Some people hate everything that is modern. They cannot imagine how anyone can really like modern music; they find it ha
答案是：（10分）
(1)
Some people hate everything that is modern because _______.
（2分）
A they are aged
B they find it hard to accept modern things
C they take their standards of perfection from the Greek
D they look at things by the standards of the past
正确答案D您的答案是 D
(2)
The writer of the passage thinks that ________.
（2分）
A it is true to say artists fail in their work
B it is untrue to say artists fail in their work
C it is true to say some artists fail in their work
D it is true to say only painters fail in their work
正确答案C您的答案是 C
(3)
The writer thinks the failure of a building _______.
（2分）
A means nothing
B concerns others
C concerns only the artist
D concerns all the people in the world
正确答案B您的答案是 B
(4)
The writer thinks that _________.
（2分）
A we can’t judge buildings by the ancient standards
B we can’t judge all the buildings by the ancient standards
C we can’t judge all the modern buildings by the ancient standards
D we can’t judge modern buildings
正确答案C您的答案是 C
(5)
Technologically, the modern buildings are more advanced. The sentence means _____.
（2分）
A the ancient architects had no technology
B the modern architects use more advanced technology
C the modern buildings are advanced because they are completely different from the ancient buildings
D the modern buildings are more beautiful
正确答案B您的答案是 B
Can trees talk? Yes, but not in words. Scientists have reason to believe that trees do communicate with each other. Not
答案是：（10分）
(1)
It can be concluded from the passage that caterpillars do not feed on leaves that __________.
（2分）
A are lying on the ground
B have an unpleasant taste
C bees don’t like
D have an unfamiliar shape
正确答案B您的答案是 B
(2)
The willow tree described in the passage protected itself by __________.
（2分）
A growing more branches
B communicating with birds and bees
C changing its leaf chemistry
D shaking caterpillars off
正确答案C您的答案是 C
(3)
According to the passage, the willow tree was able to communicate with other trees by __________.
（2分）
A waving its branches
B giving off a special smell
C dropping its leaves
D changing the color of its trunk
正确答案B您的答案是 B
(4)
According to this passage, bees communicate by __________.
（2分）
A making special movement
B touching one another
C smelling one another
D making unusual sound
正确答案A您的答案是 A
(5)
The author believes that the incident described in the passage __________.
（2分）
A cannot be taken seriously
B should no longer be permitted
C must be checked more thoroughly
D seems completely reasonable
正确答案D您的答案是 D
In those days， he used to ________ a part of his income to help his friend.
（1分）
A give up
B give away
C
答案是：正确答案B
Experts predict that the earthquake and tsunami will ________ among the costliest natural disasters on record.
（1分）
答案是：正确答案D
If you choose to ignore or （ ） those rules, you are subject to punishment.
（1分）
A damage
B destroy
C vi
答案是：正确答案C
The most important use of drifting bottles is to find ocean currents. When the position and direction of currents are kn
答案是：（10分）
(1)
Why are drifting bottles used?
（2分）
A To determine the position of a ship.
B To find the direction of a current.
C To predict the direction of a ship.
D To carry message across the ocean.
正确答案B
(2)
What led Franklin to talk with U.S. captains?
（2分）
A U.S. ships were longer than British ones.
B British ships could sail the Atlantic faster than U.S. ones.
C U.S. ships could sail the Atlantic faster than U.S. ones.
D U.S captains knew more about maps.
正确答案C
(3)
What did Franklin make after his talks with U.S. captains?
（2分）
A A map of the Gulf Stream.
B A map of the Atlantic Ocean.
C A map of ocean currents.
D A map of his first voyage.
正确答案A
(4)
What did Franklin do in order to make an exact map?
（2分）
A He compared his own map with other maps.
B He talked with many U.S. captains.
C He used drifting bottles to check his map.
D Both B and C.
正确答案D
(5)
The underlined word current in the first paragraph means __________.
（2分）
A a stream of water
B a course of events
C the flow of electricity
D the situation of the present time
正确答案A
I’m really sorry about your camera; it was a (an) __________.
（1分）
Aaccommodation
Baccident
Caccuracy
答案是：正确答案B
Teachers can use this song to （ ） the message to their students that they should have their own dream for the future.
（
答案是：正确答案C
My love for you is not dependent________ whether you fulfill my expectations of you.
（1分）
A on
B of
C fr
答案是：正确答案A
he emotion was too much when she finally did meet her mother—neither women could （ ） the tears.
（1分）
A hold out
答案是：正确答案D
That she had not kept her ________ on her work resulted in the failure.
（1分）
A head
B heart
C brain
答案是：正确答案D
The most important use of drifting (漂流) bottles is to find ocean currents. When the position and direction of currents a
答案是：
【小题1】D
【小题1】D
【小题1】B
【小题1】B
解析 【小题1】根据The most important use of drifting (漂流) bottles is to find ocean currents. 及下文描述，可知使用漂流瓶就是为了发现洋流的方向，故选D。
【小题1】根据第一段Benjamin Franklin was one of the first to use bottles in the study of currents. He wondered why British mall ships needed a week or two longer than U.S. ships needed in order to cross the Atlantic Ocean. 描述，可知选D。
【小题1】根据最后一段From his talks with the captains. Franklin made his first map of the Gulf Stream.描述，可知选B。
Sixteen years ago I learned this lesson in the back of a New York City taxi cab．Here’s what happened．I hopped in a taxi,
答案是：(1)
What happened one day when the author was taking a taxi？
A、The taxi almost hit another car．
B、The taxi driver was injured．
C、The author scolded the driver of the other car．
D、The author learned a lesson from the driver of the garbage truck．
正确答案:A
(2)
How did the taxi driver respond to the behavior of the driver of the black car?
A、He yelled back at the driver．
B、He sent the driver to the hospital．
C、He was friendly towards the driver．
D、He dumped some garbage in front of his car．
正确答案:C
(3)
What does the taxi driver think of people according to Paragraph 3？
A、Many people like to drive garbage trucks．
B、Many people dump garbage wherever they like．
C、Many people are warm-hearted to make others happy．
D、Many people tend to be very much depressed．
正确答案:D
(4)
What can we infer from Paragraph 4？
A、The author used to have a lot of garbage trucks．
B、The author used to complain a lot．
C、The author used to have a lot of money．
D、The author used to be a good manager．
正确答案:B
(5)
A、ccording to the passage, what should you do if people “dump garbage” on you？
A、Ignore them and go on with our own work．
B、Try our best to persuade them not to do that again．
C、Tell them to dump the garbage in the right place．
D、Take over their work and carry the garbage to somewhere else．
正确答案:A
Long before the first Europeans arrived in America, a strange looking animal lived on the western plains. It looked some
答案是：(1)
When did the bison begin to live on the western plains of America?
A、When the European immigrated to America.BLong before the first Europeans arrived in America.CAfter the Europeans immigrated to America.DA short time before the first Europeans arrived in America.正确答案B
(2)
The bison looks like a __________.（2分）
A、lion
B、camel
C、water buffalo
D、tiger
正确答案:C
(3)
White men hunted the buffalo __________.（2分）
A、for their workers
B、for their meat
C、for theft hunters
D、for their skins
正确答案:D
(4)
Why was American Bison difficult to hurt?
A、Because he was always for a fight.BBecause he could nm fast.CBecause he was too thick to be caught.DBecause his look was odd enough to frighten away the hunters.正确答案A
(5)
“To be buffaloed” means __________.（2分）
A、to run as fast as a buffalo
B、to be helpless or be confused
C、to be caught for amusement
D、to be as special as a buffalo
正确答案:B
Alexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on March 3, 1847. When he was only eleven years old, he invented a
答案是：(1)
Where was Alexander Graham Bell born?
A、Edinburgh.BQuebec.CLondon.DBoston.正确答案A
(2)
What did Alexander Graham Bell do in 1872?
A、He invented a machine for cleaning wheat.BHe started a school for deaf people.CHe invented the telephone.DHe studied at the University of London.正确答案B
(3)
What happened FIRST?
A、Bell invented the telephone.BBell moved to Canada.CBell published the Visible Hearing system.DBell moved to Massachusetts.正确答案B
(4)
What was Watson doing when Bell heard the sound of a plucked string over electric wire?
A、Transmitting multiple message over a single wire.BTransmitting the human voice over the single wire.CStarting the Bell Telephone Company.DReactivating a telephone transmitter.正确答案D
(5)
What is the best definition for "transmit" in this passage.（2分）
A、To block by stopping.BTo make something larger.CTo send.DTo disturb.正确答案C
An idea that started in Seattle’s public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help t
答案是：(1)
What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy?
A、To invite authors to guide readers.BTo encourage people to read and share.CTo involve people in community service.DTo promote the friendship between cities.正确答案B
(2)
Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project?
A、They had little interest in reading.BThey were too busy to read a book.CThey came from many different backgrounds.DThey lacked support from the local government.正确答案C
(3)
A、ccording to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out?
A、In large communities with little sense of unity.BIn large cities where libraries are far from home.CIn medium-sized cities with a diverse population.DIn large towns where agreement can be quickly reached.正确答案D
(4)
The underlined words “shared a word” in the last paragraph probably mean _____.60.（2分）
A、exchanged ideas with each other
B、discussed the meaning of a word
C、gained life experience
D、used the same language
正确答案:A
(5)
A、ccording to Nancy, the degree of success of the project is judged by ____.（2分）
A、the careful selection of a proper book
B、the growing popularity of the writers
C、the number of people who benefit from reading
D、the number of books that each person reads
正确答案:C
Please make sure that you （ ） the attached application form, resume, photo and transcript to us before the deadline.（1分）
答案是：正确答案:D
We will gladly exchange your goods, or refund your money, （ ） you prefer.（1分）
A、whatever
B、whichever
C、however
D、whe
答案是：正确答案:B
The number of members in the club has already （ ） 120 since it was established last week.（1分）
A、come to
B、counted to
答案是：正确答案:A
Here is ________ for you, Mrs. White.（1分）
A、a good news
B、good news
C、a chalk
D、piece chalk
答案是：正确答案:B
By the year she arrives in London， scientists probably __________a cure for bird flu.（1分）
A、will be discovering
B、are
答案是：正确答案:C
We shall not start the project until it ____ by the committee.（1分）
A、will be approved
B、approves
C、has been approved
答案是：正确答案:C
From what has been discussed, we may draw the ______ that its advantages are far greater than its disadvantages.（1分）
A、
答案是：正确答案:C
Julie wants to buy a ________ computer so that she can carry it around when she travels.（1分）
A、memorable
B、portable
C
答案是：正确答案:B
It was not until he arrived at the station ________he realized he had forgotten his ticket.（1分）
A、before
B、when
答案是：正确答案:C
If you miss this chance, it may be years ____ you get another one.（1分）
A、As
B、before
C、since
D、after
答案是：正确答案:B
The newly-elected President （ ） his speech with an amusing anecdote, which immediately shortened the distance between th
答案是：正确答案:A
He found it hard to __________ his anger when the news that one of his teammates was badly injured in the match was brok
答案是：正确答案:B
The first time I ____ Todd, he ____ to some students at the English corner.（1分）
A、had seen; was talked
B、saw; talked
答案是：正确答案:D
The year was 1932. Amelia Earhart was flying alone from North America to England in a small single—engine aeroplane. At
答案是：(1)
Which of the following statements is NOT the difficulty which Amelia Earhart met in her flight from North America to England?
A、She was caught in a storm.BThe altimeter went out of order.CHer engine went wrong.DShe lost her direction.正确答案D
(2)
When Amelia Earhart saw flames coming from the engine, what did she do?
A、She did nothing but pray for herself.BShe changed her direction and landed in Ireland.CShe continued flying.DShe lost hope of reaching land.正确答案C
(3)
A、ccording to the passage, what was Amelia Earhart’s reason for making her flights?
A、To set a new record for flying time.BTo be the first woman to fly around the world.CTo show that aviation was not just for men.DTo become famous in the world.正确答案C
(4)
Which of the following statements was NOT mentioned?
A、She was the first woman who succeeded in flying across the Atlantic Ocean alone.BShe showed great courage in overcoming the difficulties during the flight.CShe was warmly welcomed in England, Europe and the United States.DShe made plans to fly around the world.正确答案D
(5)
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A、Amelia Earhart—First Across the Atlantic.BAmelia Earhart—Pioneer in Women’s Aviation.CA New Record for Flying Time.DA Dangerous Flight from North America to England.正确答案B
Chivalry, or the chivalric code, is the traditional code of conduct associated with the medieval institution of knightho
答案是：(1)
A、ccording to the passage, chivalry originated from （ ）.（2分）
A、Germany
B、Britain
C、France
D、Hungary
正确答案:A
(2)
We can learn from the passage that the knights would NOT protect （ ）.（2分）
A、those who cannot protect themselves
B、the weak
C、the honor of all fellow knights
D、financial incentives
正确答案:D
(3)
What does the moral system of the knights require them to do?
A、To be competent to be a warrior in medieval times.BTo be not only strong but also extremely disciplined and able to use their power to challenge the authority.CTo tell the truth to women and all fellow knights at all times.DTo give rise to a conception of honor and a noble life.正确答案A
(4)
What does the underlined word “revive” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A、To cause to regain consciousness.BTo restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state.CTo give new life or energy to.DTo be brought back to life.正确答案B
(5)
What is Kenelm Henry Digby’s definition of chivalry?
A、A name for that general spirit or state of mind.BA name that disposes men to heroic actions.CA name that keeps men conversant with all that is beautiful.DA name for the spirit or mental state that makes men perform brave deeds and know the intellectually and morally beautiful and excellent things.正确答案D
In looking back over the past 18 years as my son grew up, I find it interesting to think about the process of maturation
答案是：(1)
What’s the meaning of the word “imprinting” in the second paragraph?
A、It refers to an attitude the children look up to parents.BIt refers to the process of forming one’s attitude and personality in the family.CIt refers to a natural outgrowth of any species.DIt refers to the love between parents and children.正确答案B
(2)
What’s the most difficult part for the father to train his son?
A、His son was too dependent on him.BHis son doesn’t know how to handle life.CHe has to live up to the trust his son put in him.DHe has to make laws for his son.正确答案A
(3)
What’s the goal the father kept in mind?
A、To give the son all the training he could think of for handling life in this world.BTo train his son to think for himself.CTo help his son become capable of handling life on his own.DTo help his son enter a college.正确答案C
(4)
How did the author feel when his son wanted to move out in the last high school year?
A、He felt happy.BHe felt sad.CHe had a mixed feeling.DHe felt regretted.正确答案C
(5)
A、ccording to the author, what is NOT true when dealing with a teenager?
A、There are conflicts over the breaking of rules.BThe conflicts are unavoidable.CThe parents should help children grow up.DThe children’s decision is always right.正确答案D
If you want to hold someone’s attention, look them directly （ ） the eye but don’t stare.（1分）
A、to
B、on
C、with
D、in
答案是：正确答案:D
He went ahead ________ all warnings about the danger of his mission.（1分）
A、in case of
B、because of
C、regardless of
D
答案是：正确答案:C
They only have twenty crayons to （ ）.（1分）
A、color with
B、be colored
C、color
D、being colored
答案是：正确答案:A
Nobody noticed the thief slip into the shop, because the lights happened to ________.（1分）
A、put out
B、turn out
C、give
答案是：正确答案:B
When I was a boy, I _________ chocolate.（1分）
A、would like not
B、was used to like
C、should like
D、used to like
答案是：正确答案:D
Mr. Li ________ the composition once a week last term.（1分）
A、had us do
B、had us to do
C、had us done
D、had us doing
答案是：正确答案:A
As people ________ more wealth, they tend to spend a greater proportion of their incomes.（1分）
A、accumulate
B、adjust
C
答案是：正确答案:A
In every major city there are more （ ） buildings than there are homeless people.（1分）
A、hollow
B、deserted
C、bare
D、va
答案是：正确答案:D
The scientist could hardly find sufficient grounds （ ） his arguments in favor of the new theory.（1分）
A、which to base on
答案是：正确答案:D
He suggested ________ to tomorrow’s exhibition together.（1分）
A、we go
B、we went
C、we shall
D、we have gone
答案是：正确答案:A
Those who put their money away in the bank know very well that interest rate could go ________.（1分）
A、both ways
B、all
答案是：正确答案:D
The engineers made two big plans for the dam, ________ was never put in force.（1分）
A、one of them
B、which
C、one of whi
答案是：正确答案:C
The dog has been his mother’s constant ________ these past ten years.（1分）
A、colleague
B、compassion
C、companion
D、com
答案是：正确答案:C
If you come to visit China, you will ______ a culture of amazing depth and variety.（1分）
A、develop
B、create
C、substitu
答案是：正确答案:D
New ideas sometimes have to wait a long time __________.（1分）
A、before fully accepted
B、before being fully accepted
C、
答案是：正确答案:B
Grandma Moses is among the most famous twentieth-century painters of the United States, yet she did not start painting u
答案是：(1)
A、ccording to the passage, Grandma Moses began to paint because she wanted to ______.
A、make herself beautiful
B、keep active
C、earn more money
D、become famous
正确答案:B
(2)
Grandma Moses spent most of her life ____.（2分）
A、nursing
B、painting
C、embroidering
D、farming
正确答案:D
(3)
The underlined word survived means ____.
A、graduated from college
B、examined the condition of the house
C、lived longer than the other children
D、gave up themselves to the police
正确答案:C
(4)
From Grandma Moses’ description of herself in the first paragraph, it can be inferred that she was ______.（2分）
A、independent
B、pretty
C、rich
D、nervous
正确答案:A
(5)
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A、Grandma Moses: Her Life and Pictures
B、The children of Grandma Moses
C、Grandma Moses: Her Best Exhibition
D、Grandma Moses and Other Older Artists
正确答案:A
In the fall of 1985, I was a bright-eyed girl heading off to Howard University, aiming at a legal career and dreaming of
答案是：(1)
When the author went to Howard University, her dream was to be____.（2分）
A、a writer
B、a teacher
C、a judge
D、a doctor
正确答案:C
(2)
Why did the author quit school in her second year of college?
A、She wanted to study by herself.BShe fell in love and got married.CShe suffered from a serious illness.DShe decided to look after her grandma.正确答案D
(3)
What can we learn about the author from Paragraphs 4 and 5?
A、She was busy yet happy with her family life.BShe ignored her guilty feeling for her sons.CShe wanted to remain a full-time housewife.DShe was too confused to make a correct choice.正确答案A
(4)
What does the author mostly want to tell us in the last paragraph?
A、Failure is the mother of success.BLittle by little, one goes far.CEvery coin has two sides.DWell begun, half done.正确答案B
(5)
Which of the following can best describe the author?
A、Caring and determined.BHonest and absent-minded.CAmbitious and innocent.DSensitive and narrow-minded.正确答案A
The aim of the teacher is to get his pupils as quickly as possible over the period in which each printed symbol is looke
答案是：(1)
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the first paragraph?
A、Pupils should be trained to reach quickly the stage of reading without having to concentrate on the separate symbols.BPupils should look at each printed symbol for its meaning as well as for its shape.CTeachers should help their pupils avoid looking at the shape of the printed symbols.DTeachers should tell their pupils the different stages of their study.正确答案A
(2)
In a single moment, a good reader picks up ________.（2分）
A、several words
B、several phrases
C、several sentences
D、several lines
正确答案:A
(3)
A、ccording to the passage, which of the following is FALSE?
A、The eyes of a good reader make short halts and long jumps.BThe eyes of a bad reader take in the meaning of one word at a time.CThe eyes of a bad reader take only short jumps.DThe eyes of a good reader move steadily.正确答案D
(4)
One may have to read something a second time if ________.（2分）
A、there is enough time
B、one reads too fast
C、the passage is very long
D、one reads word by word
正确答案:D
(5)
The main idea of the last paragraph is that ________.（2分）
A、word-by-word reading is highly inefficient
B、pupils have to move their eyes back and forth when reading
C、finger pointing in reading helps the pupil concentrate on meaning
D、the pupil’s eyes should focus on groups of syllables instead of single syllables
正确答案:A
Many students believe that math is an inherited ability—either they have the math gene, or they don’t. but a recent rese
答案是：(1)
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A、How to help children control their states of mind.BHow to know whether a child’s talent is inborn or acquired.CParents are very important in their children’s learning.DWhat kind of students can be successful in math.正确答案D
(2)
A、ccording to Carol Dweck’s theory, which of the following is right?
A、You have a good mindset if you insist on advancing when others stop trying.BYou do not need to challenge with others if you have an inherited ability.CYou can never improve your ability through your efforts and practice.DYour potential is limited, so you needn’t work heart and soul.正确答案A
(3)
Why does the author quote Geoff Colvin’s demonstration?
A、To state that Carol Dweck’s theory is not right.BTo explain that inborn talent is very important.CTo prove whose view is better, Carol Dweck’s of Geoff Colvin’s.DTo show that one’s skills can be improved through careful and long practices.正确答案D
(4)
What is the point of the math teacher Kim Callan?
A、All of the hard-working students failed in his math class.BVery Few of the hard-working students failed in his math class.CSome of the hard-working students failed in his math class.DQuite a lot of the hard-working students failed in his math class.正确答案B
(5)
Inborn talent might work when （ ）.（2分）
A、students have finished learning a subject
B、students start to learn a subject
C、it takes a long time to learn a subject
D、a subject is hard to learn
正确答案:B
When Dean Arnold got his first job, he was miserable. Each time he went to work, he coughed and he could not breathe. Wo
答案是：(1)
A、 good title for this passage would be __________.（2分）
A、A Sick Baker
B、A Brick-oven Bread Baker
C、An Old-fashioned Baker
D、How to Overcome Allergy
正确答案:B
(2)
D、ean left the National Biscuit Company because he __________.（2分）
A、suffered from allergy to flour
B、didn’t like the job
C、wanted to make more money
D、wanted to form his own company
正确答案:A
(3)
D、uring his stay in the National Biscuit Company, __________.（2分）
A、he founded Arnold Bakery
B、he tried a new method of baking
C、he helped the company improve their production
D、he became successful in his business
正确答案:C
(4)
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A、Arnold’s bread was baked in a brick oven.BArnold’s bread was made with unbleached flour.CArnold’s bread was sold at a low price.DArnold’s bread was of poor quality.正确答案D
(5)
From the passage we can conclude that Arnold was __________.（2分）
A、determined
B、brave
C、unusual
D、unhealthy
正确答案:A
“... The two big advantages I had at birth were to have been born wise and to have been born in poverty...It gave me one
答案是：(1)
A、ccording to the passage, what did Sophia regard poverty as?
A、A blessing.BA curse.CA disadvantage.DA way to become wise.正确答案A
(2)
What can we infer about Sophia’s school life?
A、She was given much help by other students.BShe temporarily forgot her fear at school.CShe was laughed at by other students.DShe couldn’t keep up with other students.正确答案C
(3)
When Sophia was young, __________.（2分）
A、her father supported her and her mother
B、her mother supported the family alone
C、she was supported by a charity group
D、she had to make a living on her own
正确答案:B
(4)
What may be the reason why Sophia failed the screen tests?
A、She was not famous enough.BShe had no experience in acting.CShe wasn’t pretty enough in appearance.DShe wasn’t suitable to become an actress.正确答案C
(5)
Sophia could be described as a woman with ________.（2分）
A、great talents and wealth
B、ambition and creativity
C、a poor background but good luck
D、wisdom and strong will
正确答案:D
The two countries were on the point of war （ ） the diplomatic disputes.（1分）
A、on account
B、due to
C、because
D、since
答案是：正确答案:B
I wish I ______ at my sister’s wedding last Tuesday, but I was on a business trip in New York then.（1分）
A、will be
B、wo
答案是：正确答案:D
We have arranged to go to the cinema on Friday， but we can be ________ and go another day.（1分）
A、reliable
B、probable
答案是：正确答案:D
I had called the airline to ________ my flight reservation a week before I left for Canada.（1分）
A、expand
B、attach
C、c
答案是：正确答案:C
They agreed to sell their house last year after they ran into （ ） problems.（1分）
A、financial
B、economical
C、monetary
答案是：正确答案:A
It is not __________to discuss the question again and again.（1分）
A、worth
B、worthy
C、worthwhile
D、worth whil
答案是：正确答案:C
It is important to remember that success ________ a sum of small efforts made each day and often ________ years of achie
答案是：正确答案:A
A three-month investigation has （ ） him to be the murderer of his ex-wife, who was killed in her flat on Valentine’s Day
答案是：正确答案:C
Upon hearing the news, my bother was so excited that he couldn’t （ ） a word.（1分）
A、tell
B、say
C、shout
D、talk
答案是：正确答案:B
Look! There are ________ in the sky.（1分）
A、thousand stars
B、thousands of stars
C、thousand of stars
D、thousand of sta
答案是：正确答案:B
Be sure to ________ your work at the end of the exam.（1分）
A、look over
B、hang up
C、set aside
D、catch sight of
答案是：正确答案:A
Yesterday I went to see him, （ ） to learn that he had gone abroad two days before.（1分）
A、merely
B、but
C、just
D、only
答案是：正确答案:D
John Smith, being a diligent student, never refuses to ______ the responsibilities that are assigned to him.（1分）
A、take
答案是：正确答案:A
Learning how to write is like taking a course in public speaking. I.d ask whether anyone in class had ever taken such a
答案是：(1)
The main task of a public speech course is to __________.（2分）
A、teach grammar and vocabulary
B、teach how to write a script
C、teach how to overcome nervousness
D、teach live spoken-language expressions
正确答案:C
(2)
Learning how to write is similar to learning how to speak in public in that a writer should _____.（2分）
A、overcome his or her nervousness in the first place
B、take hold of a reader and talk to him or her before writing
C、learn to use a typewriter or dictating machine
D、collect a lot of data before writing
正确答案:A
(3)
In the author’s opinion_________.（2分）
A、Writhing needs more experience and imagination than public speaking
B、Both writing and public speaking require great effort
C、Writhing is just as imaginative as public speaking
D、Writhing is not as natural as public speaking
正确答案:A
(4)
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A、Few students feel the need to learn public speaking
B、Training is necessary before you can speak with a script
C、In public speaking, the audience are more nervous than the speaker
D、Writing is just like making a public speech on paper
正确答案:D
(5)
This selection is mainly about ___________.（2分）
A、the effort involved in writing
B、the similarities between writing and public speaking
C、learning how to make a public speech
D、learning how to talk on paper
正确答案:D
Paul couldn’t sleep last night. He woke up early and sat up, and then he lay down again. He felt terrible. “I must be si
答案是：(1)
Paul felt uneasy because he ________.（2分）
A、was seriously ill.Bwas too tired.Cwas worried about the coming test.
D、couldn’t find his history notebook.正确答案C
(2)
It seemed that Paul ________.（2分）
A、was good at history.Bliked to study history.Clost interest in history.Dwas ready for the history yet.正确答案C
(3)
What made Paul feel fine at once?
A、the telephone call
B、the coming test
C、Jack’s notebook
D、The fact that the test was not to be given that day.正确答案D
(4)
“How do you feel this morning?” From this question we can see Jack ________,
A、knew Paul.Bknew Paul very well.Cwanted to help Paul with his history.Dwould lend Paul his notebook.正确答案B
(5)
We can guess from the passage that ______.（2分）
A、Jack was as poor at history as Paul.BJack was as good at history as Paul.CJack was better at history than Paul.DJack was poorer at history than Paul.正确答案A
Banks are places where people can keep their money. Most people use banks to save money in their savings accounts and to
答案是：(1)
What do banks NOT do?
A、Provide a place for people to save their money.BLend money to people.CProvide a place where people can pay their bills from.DHelp people get jobs.正确答案D
(2)
What do banks NOT do?
A、Give loans.BTax people.CAllow people to pay bills online from their accounts.DCharge interest.正确答案B
(3)
How do banks make money?
A、By having a lot of accounts.BSaving their customers deposits.CBy giving advice to their customers.DCharging interest to those they lend to.正确答案D
(4)
How much “interest” do lenders have to pay?
A、Most borrowers don't have to pay interest.BThe story doesn't say.CIt depends on a lot of things.DEveryone pays the same amount of interest.正确答案C
(5)
How does “interest” work?
A、Banks require people to pay back more money than they borrowed.BBanks require people to pay back money they borrowed very quickly.CBanks pay people more money than they borrowed.DBanks require people to pay back the same amount they borrowed.正确答案A
A good marriage is one that lasts. Where’s divorce in the formula of a good marriage? Merriam Webster defines marriage a
答案是：(1)
A、ccording to the definition given by Merriam Webster, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A、Marriage is the legal relationship between man and woman.BThe purpose of marriage is to raise a family.CDivorce offers a way by which people get away from the problems caused by marriage.DA good marriage demands a lot of hard work.正确答案C
(2)
A、ccording to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
A、Divorce deprives you of many good things.BDivorce separates you from the whole family.CDivorce turns you into a brave person.DDivorce is the key to get rid of marital clouds.正确答案A
(3)
What is “compromise” according to the passage?
A、It is the most important element of a good marriage.BIt denies any disagreement or dispute.CConstant compromise makes divorce unnecessary.DIt requires both partners to give up their claims after a dispute.正确答案D
(4)
Why is forgiveness so important in marriage?
A、Because there is too much hurt.BBecause it helps you shake off the negative feelings.CBecause it is hard to forget previous conflicts.DBecause you will never think of divorce if you try to forgive.正确答案B
(5)
C、ouples may turn to trial separation（ ）.（2分）
A、if they fail to reach compromise in disputes
B、if they need time to rest
C、when they would like to recall good times
D、after a dispute
正确答案:A
I don’t know how I became a writer, but I think it was because of a certain force in me that finally burst through and f
答案是：(1)
From paragraph 1, we know that the author’s father __________.（2分）
A、played an important role in his choice of career
B、had no interest in literature.Cstrongly opposed his becoming a writer.Dsuggested that he read Hamlet to learn to write.正确答案A
(2)
The author believes that he became a writer mostly because of __________.（2分）
A、his special talent
B、his father’s teaching
C、his study at Harvard
D、a hidden force in him
正确答案:D
(3)
A、t Harvard, the author __________.（2分）
A、was editor of the college magazine.Bbegan to think of becoming a writer.Ctook a course in playwriting.Dworked as a newspaper man.正确答案B
(4)
What did the author do in 1926?
A、He published his plays.BHe got married.CHe went to Harvard.DHe started his first book.正确答案D
(5)
Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A、How I Loved My Father
B、How I Went to Harvard
C、How I became a Writer.DHow I Wanted to Be a Lawyer
正确答案:C
1.I found out one time that doing a favor for someone could get you into a lot of trouble. I was in the eighth grade at
答案是：(1)
The story took place exactly ____ .（2分）
A、in the teacher’s office
B、in an exam room
C、in the school
D、in the language lab
正确答案:B
(2)
The girl wanted to borrow a pen, because ____ .（2分）
A、she had not brought a pen with her
B、she had lost her own on her way to school
C、there was something wrong with her own
D、her own had been taken away by someone
正确答案:C
(3)
The teacher saw all this, so she asked the boy ____ .（2分）
A、to go on writing his paper
B、to stop whispering
C、to leave the room immediately
D、to stay behind after the exam
正确答案:D
(4)
The thing(s) emphasized in her talk was(were) ____.（2分）
A、honesty
B、sense of duty
C、seriousness
D、all of the above
正确答案:A
(5)
The boy knew everything ____ .（2分）
A、the moment he was asked to stay behind
B、when the teacher started talking about honesty
C、only some time later
D、when he was walking out of the room
正确答案:C
We could talk for hours, or we could just （ ）, perfectly comfortable simply being together, saying almost nothing.（1分）
答案是：正确答案:B
_____ he once felt like giving up, he now has the determination to push further and keep on going.（1分）
A、Where
B、As
C
答案是：正确答案:A
I could hardly ______ the ship in the distance.（1分）
A、look out
B、make up
C、make out
D、see through
答案是：正确答案:C
The school authority __________ great importance to the students’ character training.（1分）
A、place
B、attaches
C、attrib
答案是：正确答案:B
If people keep polluting the rivers, no fish there will survive ________.（1分）
A、at all cost
B、for a long while
C、in t
答案是：正确答案:C
What a great weight she felt _____ off her mind the moment she heard she had been admitted to a key university.（1分）
A、t
答案是：正确答案:D
Students show great interest in ______ Professor Edwards presents to them in his class.（1分）
A、whichever
B、wherever
C、
答案是：正确答案:C
It was a great ________ for her to be pleasant to people she didn’t like.（1分）
A、attempt
B、trouble
C、effort
D、practic
答案是：正确答案:C
Do you enjoy ________ the popular music?
A、to listen to
B、hearing
C、listening to
D、listening
答案是：正确答案:C
The child （ ） her arms around her mother’s neck and kissed her.（1分）
A、tossed
B、sent
C、launched
D、flung
答案是：正确答案:D
They owed their boss a large amount of money and it took them three years to （ ） the debt.（1分）
A、take back
B、take off
答案是：正确答案:D
More than 5,000 people had been ________ dead from Friday.s massive earthquake and tsunami, Japanese media quoted police
答案是：正确答案:C
The speaker, _______ for her splendid speeches, was warmly received by the audience.（1分）
A、known
B、being known
C、know
答案是：正确答案:A
In desperation, Mrs. Jones （ ） an operation on her right knee to relieve the pain.（1分）
A、subordinated to
B、submitted t
答案是：正确答案:B
It is well known that the Internet will let people have __________ to huge amounts of information from their own homes.（
答案是：正确答案:C
This new model of car is so expensive that it is ______ the reach of those with average income.（1分）
A、over
B、within
C
答案是：正确答案:C
Thousands of students leaving school are （ ） of even basic skills.（1分）
A、aware
B、ignorant
C、confident
D、worthy
答案是：正确答案:B
They.re calling ________ all men and boys over the age of 14 to join the army.
（1分）
A in
B on
C up
D off
答案是：正确答案B
Never wait till the last minute to try to （ ） airline tickets or hotel rooms.
（1分）
A schedule
B reserve
C order
D
答案是：正确答案B
Was __________ Bill， __________ played the piano very well， helped the blind man out？
（1分）
A he； who； that
B it； that
答案是：正确答案C
Her moods were very changeable, now laughing loudly, and now sunk in （ ）.
（1分）
A despair
B hope
C happiness
D trag
答案是：正确答案A
All the evidence _______ that the problem has improved in recent years.
（1分）
A suggests
B tells
C means
D infers
答案是：正确答案A
Many people have forgotten the rituals and only （ ） Christmas with presents.
（1分）
A associate
B combine
C compare
答案是：正确答案A
They tried to ___________ him of their diligence in work, for there had been much doubt on their conscientiousness.
（1分
答案是：正确答案C
He didn’t want to take the chance of having his team ________ the game.
（1分）
A to lose
B lose
C losing
D lost
答案是：正确答案B
He gave himself a new name to hide his ____ when he went to carry out the secret task.（1分）
Aemotion
Btalent
Cidentity
答案是：正确答案C
Remember, nothing hurts concentration _____ reading too slowly.（1分）
Arather than
Bmore than
Cas well as
Dinstead of
答案是：正确答案B
We object ________ punishing a whole group for one person’s fault.（1分）
Ato
Babout
Cagainst
Dfor
答案是：正确答案A
She （ ） her clasp on the policeman’s hand, crying: “Please help me!”（1分）
Atightened
Bfastened
Clengthened
Dbroadened
答案是：正确答案A
With many cities in China dreadfully blanketed by thick haze, the environment problem is _____ Chinese people concern mo
答案是：正确答案A
Schools should be lively places where individuals are encouraged to _____ to their greatest potential.（1分）
Aaccelerate
答案是：正确答案D
We hope to go to the beach tomorrow, but we will not go ________ it is raining.（1分）
Aif
Bwhen
Cthough
Dbecause
答案是：正确答案A
In addition to his intelligence, he works very hard, so he is well （ ） to becoming a fine mechanic.（1分）
Ain the way
Bo
答案是：正确答案B
The airport authorities have promised to review their （ ） measurements.（1分）
Aquality
Bnecessity
Csecurity
Ddevelopme
答案是：正确答案C
We might as well ________ up to the fact that we live in a car culture, and it won’t change overnight.（1分）
Achat
Bface
答案是：正确答案B
Being ignorant of the law is not accepted as an ________ for breaking the law.（1分）
Aexcuse
Bintention
Coption
Dappro
答案是：正确答案A
It was clever __________at the answer in two minutes.（1分）
Aof him to arrive
Bfor him to arrive
Cfor his arriving
答案是：正确答案A
The book is not ________ what we paid.（1分）
Aworth
Bworthy
Cvaluable
Dexpensive
答案是：正确答案A
When a desperate sound of a young crying voice became clearer （ ） the line, I took a deep breath.（1分）
Ain
Bat
Con
Df
答案是：正确答案C
To be buffaloed” means __________.
（2分）
Ato run as fast as a buffalo
Bto be helpless or be confused
Cto be caught
答案是：正确答案B
Why was American Bison difficult to hurt?（2分）
ABecause he was always for a fight.
BBecause he could nm fast.
CBecause
答案是：正确答案A
White men hunted the buffalo __________.
（2分）
Afor their workers
Bfor their meat
Cfor theft hunters
Dfor their sk
答案是：正确答案D
The bison looks like a __________.（2分）
Alion
Bcamel
Cwater buffalo
Dtiger
答案是：正确答案C
When did the bison begin to live on the western plains of America?（2分）
AWhen the European immigrated to America.
BLong
答案是：正确答案B
One of the reasons why men invented certain sounds to express thought and actions was that __________.（2分）
Athey could
答案是：正确答案C
By “association”, the author means __________.（2分）
Aa special quality
Ba joining of ideas and experience in the mind
答案是：正确答案A
Which of the following statements is true?（2分）
AThe more we read and learn, the more confused we will be.
BThe more we
答案是：正确答案B
In expressing their thoughts, great writers are able __________.（2分）
Ato move our actions
Bto puzzle our feelings
Cto
答案是：正确答案C
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