The furniture，with its modern style and brigh...

The furniture, with its modern style and bright colors, suits modern houses and their gardens, but looks _______ in the garden of a traditional home.

A．out of question     B．out of order        C．out of sight        D．out of place

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The furniture，with its modern style and bright colors，suits modern houses and their gardens，but looks ________ in the garden of a traditional home.

A．out of question　 B．out of order

C．out of sight　 D．out of place

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The furniture they bought online is quite____________ with the modern style of their new house, which is beyond their expectations.

A.associated B.consistent C.familiar D.permanent

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– Does this hat _________me ?

---Well, I’m afraid the color is too bright.

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Bedazzling (眼花缭乱) with their bright colors and eye-catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd-pleasers can have some damaging side effects.

Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphere. The loud booming noises are caused by gunpowder. While the sounds may excite some people, they can be frightening to domestic and wild animals—as well as some humans.

The pretty colors you see are a result of more chemicals. Barium, added to make green, is known for its poisonous and radioactive qualities. Blue comes from copper compounds. Cadmium, lithium and lead—all found in fireworks—have been linked to diseases, such as allergies and skin rashes in both humans and animals. Acid rain has been linked to gases given off by fireworks, which sometimes go beyond the toxin(毒素) limits of the United States Clean Air Act.

Once all those chemicals come back down to the ground, they can cause problems too. Debris (碎片) from the fireworks falls to the ground, where animals can burn their paws or noses on piping hot pieces. Humans also are at risk of stepping on or picking up something sharp or hot. Meanwhile, debris that finds its way into waterways can damage animal habitats and water supply sources.

Instead of setting off fireworks, try to come up with some new ways for fun. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Sky lanterns—a tradition that originated long ago in the most-populated Asian country.

• Party crackers—a favorite in the United Kingdom—give you noise and surprises without the mess of fireworks. You can make your own or buy eco-friendly crackers.

• Want noise excitement with less volume? Consider a fireworks sound recording beforehand or break out the party horns (号角) and blow up a storm!

1.The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _____.

A. the special sounds of fireworks excite people

B. debris from fireworks can even find its way into water

C. the pretty and bright colors add to the beauty of night skies

D. fireworks are enjoyed as one of the crowd-pleasers

2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Copper compounds are needed to make green in fireworks.

B. Chemicals in fireworks are both poisonous and dangerous.

C. Too much gases from fireworks can result in acid rain.

D. Chemicals in fireworks are harmful in the air and on the ground.

3. All the italicized (斜体的) words are probably ____.

A. mineral materials  B. tiny solids  C. chemical elements   D. broken pieces

4. What is implied from the passage?

A. Gunpowder in fireworks makes loud booming noises.

B. It must be Indians who first started to hang sky lanterns.

C. Fireworks does less harm in the air than on the ground.

D. Fireworks can even break the balance of nature.

5. What can be concluded as the writer’s attitude towards fireworks?

A. It is not allowed to set off fireworks except during the holidays.

B. Fireworks should be banned and replaced by some other means.

C. Night is the best time to set off fireworks and see the pretty colors.

D. You cannot set off fireworks unless you come up with new ways.

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26. The website is very_____with young people, who like its content and style.

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With an eye for style and a heart for the environment, 18-year-old Alexis Giger launched a do-it-yourself blog aimed at “reducing your environmental impact fashionably”.

The idea was sparked (激发) by the ecology unit in her biology class at Charlotte Latin School last year, she said, which taught her about issues like deforestation and habitat destruction. “I started thinking about what I could do to stop the wastefulness in my immediate community,” the fashion lover said.

The blog, ecouturieracg.wordpress.com, aims to make reusing thrift store (旧货店) finds or last season’s pieces easy and fashionable while cutting down on the resources consumed by garment production, Alexis said. Through online research, she discovered that a simple cotton T-shirt takes more than 700 gallons of water to make.

“It made me realize that the fashion industry consumes huge amounts of natural resources as it relies on producing garments quickly and in large supply – many of the garments are only intended to be worn three or four times,” she said.

Alexis had a number of tools to help her get started. Her mom, Kimberly, taught her to sew when she was 5. Her grandmother taught her to crochet (钩边) around the same time. Alexis said she also gained technical knowledge and inspiration from her part-time job at a clothing company that creates theater wardrobes for schools and drama productions.

Prior to the blog launch, she spent several months illustrating “recycling” projects by creating photo tutorials. Though Ecouturier hasn’t been online long, she’s been getting positive feedback. “I’ve had people come up to me in the hall and say, ‘Hey, I saw your blog. I’m working on one of the projects right now,’” Alexis said.

She said she hasn’t bought a brand-new piece of clothing since last July, and her thrift store shopping has paid off with finds such as a $5 (31 yuan) dress she wore to homecoming.

“Taking an hour from Saturday afternoon to make something for yourself can really have an impact on the environment. A little change every day can really add up,” Alexis said.

1.What inspired Alexis to launch a do-it-yourself blog?

A.Her talent at making handicrafts.

B.Her fascination with the fashion industry.

C.Her part-time work experiences.

D.Her growing concern for the environment after taking a biology class.

2.What is the content of the blog Alexis set up?

A.It sells items made from thrift store finds.

B.It teaches people how to choose thrift store goods.

C.It encourages people to remake their clothing in a cool way.

D.It informs people of the bad effects of deforestation and habitat destruction.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A.In order to promote her blog, Alexis is spending a lot of time online every day.

B.The projects on Alexis’ blog have convinced some people to try recycling clothes themselves.

C.Alexis has been dreaming of working in the fashion industry since she was a child.

D.To start the blog, Alexis learned from her mother and grandmother how to sew and crochet.

4.The underlined word “feedback” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ________.

A.attitude

B.advice

C.response

D.approach

5.Which of the following best describes Alexis?

A.Creative and responsible.

B.Smart and cooperative.

C.Independent and humorous.

D.Fashionable and amusing.

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It was a hot summer day. The sun was shining brightly and all could think of was _______ down with a scoop of my favorite ice cream. I decided to make a quick _______ to the newly opened ice cream parlor (冰淇淋店) close by for a mid-day _______.

As soon as I arrived there, I _______ my ice cream in a fancy cone and asked the server to _______ two tubs of chocolate ice cream for folks at home.

While waiting for my take-out, I was halfway through my icy treat and was enjoying the view of the two colorfully _______ ice cream flavors, sitting pretty one next to the other.

Now that my to-go order was _______, I headed to the payment counter to settle the bill. Surprisingly, the cashier had forgotten to _______ my ice cream, _______ only for the two tubs.

The next few ____________ passed by as I ____________ between doing what was easy—clearing the bill and moving out, and doing what was right—____________ the error. I knew if I didn’t bring the error in the bill to his ____________, my ice cream would be charged against his ____________.

That moment, my decision was made and I went and told him what he had ____________. He looked at me in ____________ and thanked me profusely for telling the error. Had it not been for my ____________ telling the error, he would have been ____________. The smile of relief on his face made me smile, too.

I came out of the ice cream parlor feeling really ____________ about myself. I knew that day how wonderful it feels to do what is right ____________ what is easy.

1.A. calming　　 B. breaking　　 C. cooling　　 D. setting

2.A. choice　　 B. trip　　 C. decision　　 D. promise

3.A. meal　　 B. work　　 C. treat　　 D. cure

4.A. ordered　　 B. booked　　 C. delivered　　 D. made

5.A. sell　　 B. take　　 C. make　　 D. pack

6.A. decorated　　 B. prepared　　 C. created　　 D. described

7.A. ready　　 B. slow　　 C. late　　 D. over

8.A. bill　　 B. buy　　 C. pay　　 D. cash

9.A. taking　　 B. spending　　 C. charging　　 D. buying

10.A. days　　 B. weeks　　 C. hours　　 D. seconds

11.A. debated　　 B. checked　　 C. doubted　　 D. wondered

12.A. referring to　　 B. pointing out　　 C. finding out　　 D. looking into

13.A. mind　　 B. face　　 C. notice　　 D. note

14.A. expenses　　 B. salary　　 C. taxes　　 D. fees

15.A. missed　　 B. left　　 C. remained　　 D. balanced

16.A. need　　 B. relief　　 C. terror　　 D. anxiety

17.A. incredibly　　 B. obviously　　 C. secretly　　 D. honestly

18.A. fined　　 B. hired　　 C. sentenced　　 D. detained

19.A. optimistic　　 B. fresh　　 C. awesome　　 D. well

20.A. other than　　 B. apart from　　 C. regardless of　　 D. rather than

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It was a hot summer day. The sun was shining brightly and all I could think of was_____down with a scoop of my favorite ice cream. I decided to make a quick _____to the newly opened ice cream parlor(冰淇淋店) close by for a mid-day _____.

I ordered my ice cream in a fancy cone and asked the server to _____two tubs of chocolate ice cream for folks at home.

___I knew it, I was halfway ______my icy treat and was enjoying the view of the two colorfully prepared ice cream flavors, sitting pretty one next to the_____.

Now that my to-go order was _____, I headed to the payment counter to settle the bill. _____, the cashier (收银员) had forgotten to bill my ice cream, ______only for the two tubs.

The next few ______passed by as I debated between doing what was______ — clearing the bill and moving out, and doing what was right —______the error. I knew if I didn’t bring the error in the bill to his ______, my ice cream would be charged against his ______.

That moment, my decision was made and I went and told him ______he had missed.

He looked at me in ______and thanked me profusely for telling the error. Had it not been for my ______ telling the error, he would have been fined. The smile of relief on his face made me smile, too.

I came out of the ice cream parlor feeling really ______ about myself. I knew that day how wonderful it feels to do what is right ______what is easy.

1.A. calming　　 B. breaking　　 C. cooling　　 D. setting

2.A. choice　　 B. trip　　 C. decision　　 D. promise

3.A. meal　　 B. work　　 C. treat　　 D. cure

4.A. sell　　 B. take　　 C. make　　 D. pack

5.A. While　　 B. Although　　 C. Unless　　 D. Before

6.A. through　　 B. up　　 C. over　　 D. across

7.A. another　　 B. other　　 C. one　　 D. others

8.A. ready　　 B. slow　　 C. late　　 D. over

9.A. Satisfyingly　　 B. Disappointingly　　 C. Annoyingly　　 D. Surprisingly

10.A. taking　　 B. spending　　 C. charging　　 D. buying

11.A. days　　 B. weeks　　 C. hours　　 D. seconds

12.A. easy　　 B. ridiculous　　 C. interesting　　 D. right

13.A. referring to　　 B. pointing out　　 C. finding out　　 D. looking into

14.A. mind　　 B. face　　 C. notice　　 D. note

15.A. expenses　　 B. salary　　 C. taxes　　 D. fine

16.A. why　　 B. where　　 C. that　　 D. what

17.A. need　　 B. relief　　 C. disbelief　　 D. anxiety

18.A. honestly　　 B. obviously　　 C. secretly　　 D. incredibly

19.A. good　　 B. fresh　　 C. awesome　　 D. well

20.A. other than　　 B. rather than　　 C. regardless of　　 D. apart from

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Just a year ago, the colors were bright under the waves. Now it’s gray — the Maldivian reef is dead. The coral is killed by the pressure of rising temperatures.

Coral reefs are areas underwater where small creatures live. The coral is hard material formed on the bottom of the sea by the skeletons of those creatures. But the world has lost about half its coral reefs in the last 30 years. Scientists are working to prevent their destruction. Due to global warming, over 90 percent of corals are expected to die by 2050. “To lose coral reefs is to fundamentally undermine the health of a very large proportion of the human race,” said Ruth Gates, director of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology.

Why are coral reefs important? Coral reefs support a fourth of all marine species, as well as half a billion people worldwide. They serve as barriers to protect coastlines from the storms. They provide billions of dollars from tourism, fishing and other trade. They are also used in medical research for cures for diseases. “Everyone should be concerned,” said biologist Ove Guldberg at Australia’s University of Queensland. “This is not just some distant dive destination. This is the basic structure of the ecosystem we depend on.”

The ocean is getting warmer. A rising temperature of just one to two degree Celsius can force coral to expel the algae (驱逐海藻) that live there. This leaves their white skeletons uncovered. It is a process called “bleaching”. Sixteen percent of the world’s corals died of bleaching in 1998. The problem has become much worse in recent years.

“We’ve lost 50 percent of the reefs, but that means we still have 50 percent left,” said Ruth Gates, who is working in Hawaii to breed corals that can better withstand increasing temperatures. She is also trying to “train” corals to survive rising temperatures. Gates says it is time to start “thinking outside the box”— find creative ways to help them.

1.What does the underlined word “undermine” in paragraph 2 mean?

A.Regain B.Weaken

C.Promote D.Develop

2.What can we learn from Ove Guldberg’ words?

A.People won’t find a dive destination in the future.

B.The effort to save corals will turn out to be fruitless.

C.The bright sea has lost its charm because of those dead corals.

D.The destruction of coral reefs will affect the earth ecosystem.

3.What’s the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A.The harm of algae. B.The importance of coral reefs.

C.The process of “bleaching”. D.The change of ocean temperature.

4.What is Ruth Gates’ attitude towards the protection of corals？

A.Worried B.Positive

C.Casual D.Curious

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