As a (an) ___________, working in The Sunday Times, Allen is in charge of the content of the newspaper, comments on stories and issues.
A. journalist B. editor C. critic D. cartoonist
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The President is very __________ about the outcome of the six-party talks. But I don’t think they can reach any agreement.
A. pessimistic B. discreet
C. optimistic D. neutral
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A lack of comfortable resting areas and too much focus on ___________ shops made the whole trip an absolute disaster.
A. souvenir B. scenario
C. species D. savanna
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Difficult as it was, I was not ready to quit and __________ my journey towards life balance.
A. give out B. give on C. give up D. give off
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Under the agreement, China will _________ hundreds of millions of pounds in debts owed to it by some of the world’s poorest countries. What a relief for them!
A. sack B. conduct C. assess D. cancel
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The German football players left the pitch proudly, after their __________ 7-1 win against Brazil in the 2014 World Cup. In fact, Brazil was regarded as the better team before the match.
A. independent B. defenseless
C. sensational D. biased
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None of us expected the chairman to ______at the party. We thought he was still in hospital.
A. turn on B. turn up C. turn off D. turn down
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In taking a space walk, Chinese astronauts are__________ going where Russian and Americans went decades before.
A. ridiculously B. commercially
C. domestically D. boldly
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Mr. Putin told CNN in an interview that the United States should not ________ in Russia’s internal affairs.
A. interpret B. interrupt
C. interfere D. interact
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The analysis shows that plastics, particularly those that __________ fast, are contributing to the climate change.
A. break off B. break down
C. break up D. break out
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About five years ago，I found myself working in a terrible middle school. The hours were long and the work was boring. ________, the pay was low. Every day the job seemed a physical ________ for me. My neck would burn with pain from the ________ bending. My feet would ache from ________ the entire day. The skin around my fingernails would ________ because of the work my hands were doing. I tried to keep my ________ up while I worked there, but day by day I felt myself ________ down. Every morning I would press sticking-plaster on my neck, place Band-Aid around my fingers and ________ my worn-out shoes. And every night I would _______ myself home and fall onto the couch.
One evening I felt like I could________ it no more. As I drove home alone, I said to myself. “Why am I working myself here just to ________ ? Why couldn’t I find a better job than this? Why do I have to ________ this right now?”
I wasn’t really expecting a(n) ________, but life always loves to surprise us. As I ________ up the steps to my front door, I found my wife and my son waiting for me ________ smiling faces. “Daddy, Daddy!” my son yelled. I smiled and picked him up with my ________ arms. Then after hugging and kissing him, I laughed for the first time in days and sat down ________. At that time, I found the answer which would give me the ________ I needed to go on.
Eventually I moved on to a better school, but I________ forgot that answer, which had gently reminded me of the simple truth. We may have to work to live, but we live to ________. May you always fill your days with love and joy.
1.A. Instead B. However C. Therefore D. Besides
2.A. class B. shock C. exploration D. challenge
3.A. instant B. occasional C. constant D. regular
4.A. shaking B. racing C. running D. standing
5.A. destroy B. damage C. benefit D. split
6.A. spirits B. attitudes C. minds D. thoughts
7.A. bringing B. tearing C. wearing D. putting
8.A. put on B. set on C. get on D. wear on
9.A. drag B. enjoy C. help D. walk
10.A. appreciate B. stand C. like D. prefer
11.A. survive B. support C. continue D. exist
12.A. put aside B. keep up C. go through D. get across
13.A. reward B. gift C. answer D. solution
14.A. struggled B. moved C. jumped D. climbed
15.A. from B. as C. with D. for
16.A. broken B. relieved C. tired D. trembled
17.A. thoughtfully B. peacefully C. surprisingly D. sadly
18.A. nutrient B. courage C. strength D. break
19.A. ever B. never C. seldom D. already
20.A. work B. relax C. love D. laugh
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Britain's most popular lie has been disclosed, with one in four people admitting using “sorry I had no signal" when returning a missed mobile phone call, a survey found.
Researchers found the average Briton tells on average four lies every day or almost 1500 every year. Almost one in six men admitted they were most likely to lie to their wife or girlfriend, on average at least twice a day. The most popular lie was saying you had no mobile phone signal, with one in four people admitting regularly using the little white lie. It usually came after they hit the “ignore" button when their mobile rang.
Three quarters of people think women are better liars. The research found 46 per cent of girls have been caught lying, compared to 58 of men.
The second most common fib is “I haven't got any cash on me” when asked for money by beggars and Big Issue sellers. “Nothing's wrong – I'm fine” came third followed by “You look lovely” and “Nice to see you”.
Modern technology turned out to have contributed to many lies with “I didn't get your text” in 18th, “Our server was down” in 20th and “My battery died” in 26th place. Other lies to make the top ten included “I'll give you a ring”, “We're just good friends” and “We'll have to meet up soon”. “I'm on my way” and “No, your bum doesn't look big in that” completed the top ten.
In many cases perhaps it is better to delight someone with a fib than destroy someone with the truth, according to a spokesman for OnePoll, which carried out the research of 4,300 adults. He added: ‘As a nation we just like trying to be nice and not upsetting people. Often little white lies can cover what we actually want to say. Most of these were considered completely harmless. ’
1.“You look lovely” and “Sorry, I had no signal” ranked __________ on the popular-lie list.
A. fourth and tenth B. fourth and first
C. third and tenth D. third and first
2.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. sentence B. expression C. excuse D. lie
3.How many lies does an average Briton tell on average every month?
A. About 120 B. About 360
C. About 1,500 D. About 4
4.Why do British people like telling lies, according to the spokesman for One Poll?
A. Because truth will destroy others.
B. Because British people are very considerate.
C. Because it’s easier for others to understand lies.
D. Because lies were harmless.
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Bob was born in Cambridge. When he was in elementary school, he asked his mother to take him to parks in their community so he could collect empty soda cans to recycle. His mother agreed, as long as he saved part of the money he earned for college.
Bob’s mother remembers Bob as the most determined of her seven kids. Bob’s persistence paid off. On Friday, he will become the first person in his family, originally from El Salvador, to graduate from college. And he’s graduating with university honors.
For his honors thesis（毕业论文）he researched unmanned solar-powered airplanes, which BYU students have been building and testing for about 10 years. Bob’s study helps discover the best way to fly a solar-powered airplane so that it uses the least amount of power. The goal is to design and build an airplane that flies indefinitely. Bob’s thesis helps lay the foundation for this work.
“My parents were always diligent,” Bob said. “They often tell us hard work leads to success. ” Bob’s father taught him to read at the age of 3, and his mother is currently a student at Utah Valley University in a way to becoming a dentist.
Bob acknowledges he overcame some obstacles to get where he is. For starters, English is his second language. He also faced stereotypes（模式化的形象）. Although Bob never doubted that he would be a college graduate, other people assumed he wouldn’t because he didn’t come from a family of high income. There were other obstacles as well, but Bob viewed them all as opportunities.
Bob’s mother says she feels very happy and proud that her son is about to graduate with honors, and remembers the sacrifices he’s made to get there. “He has worked very hard. He started something, and now he has finished it,” Cathy says. “I have always told him, ‘If this is your dream, then you can get it! Keep working hard and you can get it!’”
1.From the passage we can know that Bob’s honors thesis _____ .
A. makes his mother feel surprised
B. helps to save the power of flying a solar-powered airplane
C. is done with BYU students
D. doubts the way of flying a solar-powered airplane
2.According to the passage, Bob _____ .
A. researched unmanned solar-powered airplanes for 10 years
B. paid for all his study by collecting empty soda cans
C. worked hard and has graduated from college
D. was affected by his family and has made some achievements
3.People thought Bob couldn’t graduate from college because _____ .
A. his parents had little money to support him
B. his teacher didn’t think he could graduate
C. he didn’t work hard on his study
D. he didn’t dare to face the obstacles for short of confidence
4.It can be inferred that _____ .
A. Bob’s mother is in a way to becoming a dentist
B. Bob’s mother works in their community
C. Bon’s father will graduate from Utah Valley University on Friday
D. Bob’s father learnt to read at the age of 3
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Many people may not believe it, but this is what is happening: polar bears are dying out! They are dying because they are losing a great deal of habitat due to human incursion（侵入）and global warming. They are dying because of starvation as well. With the sea ice they depend on for survival shrinking, it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to find food.
An ecosystem is highly dependent on all of its parts, and removing even a single species can result in serious consequences. Polar bears are at the top of the predators（捕食性动物）where they live. They play an important part in the ecosystem. They feed on seals, fish and deer. Several other animals depend on the kill of polar bears. The failure to save polar bears might result in loss of these predators.
In addition, all large predators perform a very important function in their habitat: helping to control the populations of other species. When an animal group loses its natural predators, its population will rise rapidly, having a direct result in population decrease of other groups. A huge boom in population of Arctic seals would have a direct effect on the prey(捕食) of seals, and could reduce numbers of certain types of fish.
This could also have a direct effect on humans, who might have to compete with Arctic seals for food supplies from fish. Lack of polar bears could eventually affect human food supply. Human beings shall save polar bears to ensure the food supply.
There is no doubt that we should save polar bears. However, there is still another question: can they be saved? This is a matter that scientists debate because of rapid degradation（恶化）of the polar bear’ environment in recent years due to warming temperatures. It is estimated that if the bears cannot adapt to changing climates, they might die out before the end of the 21st century, with about 50% of the animals disappearing by 2050. So time is running out!
There are some things that may help slow down global warming and help delay extinction of polar bears. These include finding new energy sources that don’t give off greenhouse gases and not making any more incursions into polar bear’s territory.
1.Which is NOT the threat to the survival of polar bears according to the passage?
A. Human’s killing. B. Global warming.
C. Habitat loss. D. Lack of food.
2.Why do we need to save polar bears?
A. For the predators in the ecosystem.
B. For the seals in Arctic Circle.
C. For our own source of food.
D. For our environment.
3.If bears can’t adapt to changing climates, we will probably have lost _____ by the middle of the 21st century.
A. half of polar bears
B. most of polar bears
C. 90% of polar bears
D. all of polar bears
4.We can infer that _____ .
A. nothing can prevent the extinction of polar bears
B. drilling for oil in the Arctic should be encouraged
C. polar bears can surely adapt to changing climates
D. using solar energy is good for saving polar bears
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Many Chinese people are confused with the two nations: one is known for its cheese and watches; the other for IKEA and Volvo.
The problem largely stems from the fact that both nation’s names are written similarly in Mandarin---Ruidian(Sweden) and Ruishi (Switzerland)------which begin with the same symbol, according to the Swedish Consul General Victoria Liu in China.
In an effort to put an end to the mix-up, the Swedish and Swiss governments have launched a competition on a website, asking Chinese people to come up with funny ways to help differentiate the two countries. Submissions can be accepted as a blog post, cartoon, photo, short film or in any other format.
The winner with the best submission will receive a 12-day trip to Sweden and Switzerland and will be expected to report back on his/her impressions of both countries following the trip, the website states. Entries will be accepted until November 20.
The organizers have also devised a humorous campaign logo with objects and people associated with Sweden and Switzerland on separate maps of each country. Sweden’s map features meatballs, a Viking, as well as two male cartoon figures with a heart between them symbolizing gay marriage, which remains illegal in Switzerland. Switzerland’s map features cheese, the Alps and a picture of Roger Federer.
China may not be the only country struggling to tell Sweden and Switzerland apart. Residents of Spanish-speaking countries also fall victim to the confusion as Sweden is spelt “Suecia” in Spanish while Switzerland is called “Suiza”.
Sweden and Switzerland aren’t the only places that have caused confusion among people. Last month, , a British holidaymaker hoped to explore the architecture of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, but instead mistakenly caught a flight across the Atlantic to the tropical Caribbean island of Grenada following a confusing booking blunder. Earlier this summer, two US holidaymakers were flown to the wrong continent after an airline confused two airport codes.
1.What can we learn about the competition launched by the two governments?
A. The winner of the competition will receive a 24-day trip altogether to both of the countries.
B. The winner will report his/her impressions on the two countries in his/her submission.
C. The competition is held among all people around the world.
D. The competition is held in order to stop people’s confusion about the two countries.
2.Why does the author mention the British holidaymaker?
A. To show us many people are confused by Sweden and Switzerland.
B. To prove airports make mistakes about people’s places too.
C. To explain Spanish-speaking people make mistakes too.
D. To prove many people are confused about some places.
3.In which part of a newspaper could you probably find the passage?
A. Tourism B. News review C. Business D. Culture
4.What does the underlined word “devised” mean?
A. Compared. B. Collected. C. Invented. D.Installed
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Many environmentalists and entrepreneurs are looking for ideas on how to “capture gold” ― that is, how to collect and convert plastic waste into new plastic or fuel.
OK, describing plastic waste as potential “gold” may be overdoing it. But the campaigners say that publicizing the notion that plastic is worth something may help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in oceans and the bellies of sea creatures.
To that end, they have set up a competition inviting members of the public to submit ideas online. Organizers will take the best ones to the Rio+20 Earth Summit (峰会) in Rio de Janeiro next month, where they are planning a daylong side event called Plasticity focusing on issues related to plastic pollution.
The plastic waste problem is gaining broader attention as environmentalists, scientists, manufacturers and the public become more aware of the sheer volume of the stuff that finds its way into the sea.
More than 260 million metric tons of plastic are now produced per year, according to the trade association PlasticsEurope. The majority of that is not recycled. Most of it ends up in landfill, and a significant amount ends up as litter on land, in rivers and in the oceans.
Technological advances have made clear that it is possible to reuse much of this plastic by turning it into fuel or new products. Yet the companies that have come up with such solutions have not achieved the economies of scale that would allow them to function profitably. Insufficient waste-collection and recycling systems in most countries also stand in the way of “ trash to cash” concept, said Doug Woodring, an environmental entrepreneur in Hong Kong who is among the organizer of the Plasticity forum(论坛) in Rio.
Rather than breast-beating, the form aims to highlight some of the technologies and ideas out there for collection and reuse. My personal favorite for now is a vacuum cleaner with plastic parts made from plastic waste.
1.What do the campaigners like to do exactly?
A. To describe plastic waste as potential “gold”.
B. To invite members of the public to their forum.
C. To collect ideas on how to recycle plastic waste.
D. To hold a competition on how to deal with environmental pollution.
2.The underlined part “trash to cash” most probably means “ ”.
A. applying modern technology to recycling systems
B. collecting sufficient plastic waste for future use
C. establishing many environmental businesses
D. turning plastic waste into fuel or new products
3.According to Doug Woodring, the companies that want to reuse plastic waste .
A. have collected enough waste to be used
B. have no practical solutions
C. haven’t reached profitable scale
D. lack technological advances
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A. Earth Summit = Way Out?
B. Plastic Waste = Great Wealth?
C. Waste Recycling = Green Life?
D. New Technology = Little Waste?
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1.In America, a campaign ___________________to encourage children to sacrifice 30 minutes of online time a day to head for the great outdoors. (launch)
美国正在发起一个活动，鼓励孩子们每天从上网的时间里抽出30分钟走向大自然。
2.The teacher still loves his students so much, ____________________ in study. (whatever)
不管他们在学习中犯了什么错误，那位老师还是仍然深爱着他的那些学生。
3.This magazine is ___________________ as the one you borrowed from the library.(thick)
这本杂志的厚度是你从图书馆借的那本的4倍。
4.With___________________well, now he finds it more fluent to carry on with his work. (organize)
有那些组织好的材料，现在他发现工作进行起来更顺利了。
5._____________________________ ought to turn off the lights, which is the rule all of us know. (whoever)
最后离开教室的人应该把灯关掉, 这是我们都知道的规则。
6.Seldom _________________ video games ever since they entered college. (play)
自从他们上大学以来很少玩电子游戏。
7.I try to understand ____________________that prevents so many Chinese from being as happy as one might expect. (it)
我试图弄清楚是什么使如此多的中国人不能像期望中那样幸福。
8.The typical cases____________________ will be introduced to readers to warn them of potential risks. (cheat)
消费者被骗的典型事例将被介绍给读者以提醒他们潜在的风险。
9. It’s required ___________________ the rules of the library and mind their manners . (observe)
按要求，读者应该遵守图书馆的规则，注意自己的举止。
10. At the class reunion, they talked about the things and the teachers _____________________. (remember)
在同学聚会上，他们谈到他们仍旧记得的事情和老师。
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短文写作（共1题；满分30分）
请根据以下提示，并结合具体事例，用英语写一篇120词左右的短文。
“如果你想强壮，你就跑步吧；如果你想健美，你就跑步吧；如果你想聪明，你就跑步吧。”这是古希腊2500年前的三句名言。请写一篇不少于120词的英语短文，谈谈体育运动的利与弊。
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