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How does the woman feel about her new job? A. Bored. B. Worried. C. Excited.
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How much did Tom return to the woman? A. $5. B. $15. C. $50.
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Who is the woman? A. A clerk. B. A teacher. C. A student.
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| 4. 难度：中等 | |
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What will the young woman probably do? A. Write a paper. B. Ask her mother for help. C. Help the man with his homework.
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| 5. 难度：中等 | |
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What does the man mean? A. He is very excited about the news. B. He doesn’t pay attention to sports. C. He wishes a different team had won.
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| 6. 难度：中等 | |
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.How are the speakers talking? A. Online. B. In the office. C. On the telephone. 2.How much will the man have to pay? A. 6 pounds. B. 12 pounds. C. 16 pounds.
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| 7. 难度：中等 | |
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Who is the man? A. A customer. B. An office worker. C. A hotel worker. 2.What time must the woman leave her room tomorrow? A. By 12:00. B. By 2:00 p.m. C. By 5:00 p.m. 3.What can we learn from the conversation? A. The hotel offers good service. B. The hotel has very strict rules. C. The woman feels unhappy about the service.
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| 8. 难度：中等 | |
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What information is needed by the woman? A. The man’s phone number. B. The shipping date. C. The man’s email address. 2.When were the gifts supposed to arrive? A. Two days ago. B. Seven days ago. C. Ten days ago. 3.How does the man probably feel in the end? A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Frustrated.
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| 9. 难度：中等 | |
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What’s wrong with the woman’s computer? A. The keyboard was broken. B. The mouse didn’t work. C. The screen went black. 2.Who might the man be? A. A repairman. B. The woman’s husband. C. The woman’s colleague. 3.What will the man do at once? A. Fix the computer. B. Take the computer away. C. Save the files for the woman.
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| 10. 难度：困难 | |
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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.Which situation will the speaker remain? A. Vice-president. B. CEO of the company. C. Chairman of the board. 2.When did Quinn Constantine come aboard? A. 20 years ago. B. 15 years ago. C. 5 years ago. 3.What does Quinn do well in? A. Growing the brand internationally. B. Developing some successful products. C. Hiring some engineers of high ability. 4.What is the speaker’s attitude toward Quinn? A. Satisfied. B. Grateful. C. Indifferent.
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After the operation, Peter suffered severe pain, but insisted that he didn’t need any treatment. One evening, he found Susan, his wife, crying in the kitchen of their apartment in a rare outburst of frustration. “If you won’t help yourself, no one else can,” she said. Peter started a list “How to Help Myself”, and on it he wrote, “Keep communicating with the doctors, even if they are dark thoughts.” On October 20th, a few days before his 33 birthday, Peter wrote in a Facebook post, “It’s been hard to get along with having an incurable Grade 4 brain cancer; it’s been hard not to get angry and sad about it; and it’s been hard to accept that modern medicine isn’t able to fix me.” But at the same time, he wrote, “Every day I wake up not-dead is a gift.” Peter and Susan had other lists, detailing the things that they hoped to accomplish in life, which included a trip to Wimbledon; climbing Mt. Snowdon in Wales; and a list of musical wishes—from learning the Bach sonatas (奏鸣曲) and partitas (变奏曲) to performing the first violin part in a concert. Peter started working on Bach’s six sonatas and partitas, the most difficult parts, which George Enescu, a world-famous violinist, once described as the Himalayas (喜马拉雅山) for violinists. Peter practiced every day, even if he could manage only fifteen minutes between medical treatments. As he mastered each piece, he posted his performances on Facebook. He finished on November 12th, then turned to the even more difficult Paganini caprices (随想曲), which he had often listened to in a recording by Itzhak Perlman. “It’s something I always wanted to play when I grew up, like wanting to be a great baseball player,” he said. 1.Susan cried in the kitchen because_______________. A. she suffered great pain from the Grade 4 brain cancer B. Peter refused to get medical treatment after the operation C. nobody else wanted to help them out of the situation D. no money was left to pay for Peter’s medical treatment 2.Which of the following can best describe Peter’s feeling when he wrote “Every day I wake up not-dead is a gift.”? A. Grateful. B. Sad. C. Frustrated. D. Determined. 3.The couple’s list of things they hoped to accomplish in life included_______________. A. playing tennis in Wimbledon B. cycling in Mt. Snowdon in Wales C. learning Mozart’s sonatas and partitas D. playing the first violin part in a concert 4.In the last paragraph, Bach’s six sonatas and partitas is compared to the Himalayas for violinists to stress ____________. A. its popularity among people B. its value for learners C. its difficulty when being learned D. its importance in violinists’ eyes
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| 12. 难度：困难 | |
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There was great excitement on the planet of Venus (金星) this week. For the first time Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs. The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan (曼哈顿). Because of excellent weather conditions and extremely strong signals, Venusian scientists were able to get valuable information about the feasibility of a manned flying saucer (飞碟) landing on Earth. A press conference was held at the Venus Institute of Technology. “We have come to the conclusion, based on last week's satellite landing,” Professor Zog said, “that there is no life on Earth." “How do you know this?” the science reporter of the Venus Evening News asked. "For one thing, Earth's surface in the area of Manhattan consists of solid concrete (混泥土) and nothing can grow there. For another, the atmosphere is filled with carbon monoxide (一氧化碳) and other deadly gases and nobody could possibly breathe this air and survive.” “Are there any other sources of danger that you have discovered in your studies?” “Take a look at this photo. You see this dark black cloud staying over the surface of Earth? We don't know what it is made of, but it could give us a lot of trouble and we shall have to make further tests before we send a Venus Being there. Over here you will notice what seems to be a river, but the satellite findings indicates it is polluted and the water is unfit to drink.” “Sir, what are all those tiny black spots on the photographs?” “We’re not certain. They seem to be metal objects that moves along certain roads. They give out gases, make noise and keep crashing into each other.” “Professor Zog, why are we spending billions and billions of Zilches to land a flying saucer on Earth when there is no life there?” “Because if we Venusians can learn to breathe in the Earth atmosphere, then we can live anywhere.” 1.What does the underlined word “feasibility” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. possibility B. ability C. simplicity D. responsibility 2.What problems on the earth was not mentioned by the author? A. Air pollution. B. Water pollution. C. Heavy traffic. D. Over population. 3.Why did the author write the passage? A. To tell us a dream of Venusian scientists. B. To show the secret of life on other planets. C. To persuade people to try living on the earth. D. To remind people on the earth of some problems.
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| 13. 难度：中等 | |
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There’s a new frontier (新领域) in 3D printing that’s beginning to come into focus: food. Recent development has made possible machines that print, cook, and serve foods on a mass scale. And the industry isn’t stopping there. Food production With a 3D printer, a cook can print complicated (复杂的) chocolate sculptures and beautiful pieces for decoration on a wedding cake. Not everybody can do that—it takes years of experience, but a printer makes it easy. A restaurant in Spain uses a Foodini to “re-create forms and pieces” of food that are “exactly the same,” freeing cooks to complete other tasks. In another restaurant, all of the dishes and desserts it serves are 3D-printed, rather than farm to table. Nutrition Future 3D food printers could make processed food healthier. Hod Lipson, a professor at Columbia University, said, “Food printing could allow consumers to print food to meet their own nutritional needs, like vitamins. So instead of eating a piece of yesterday’s bread from the supermarket, you’d eat something baked just for you on demand.” Challenges Despite recent advancements in 3D food printing, the industry has many challenges to overcome. Currently, most ingredients must be changed to a paste (糊状物) before a printer can use them, and the printing process is quite time-consuming, because ingredients interact with each other in very complex ways. On top of that, most of the 3D food printers now are restricted to dry ingredients, because meat and milk products may easily go bad. Some experts are skeptical about 3D food printers, believing they are better suited for fast food restaurants than homes and high-end restaurants. 1.What benefit does 3D printing bring to food production? A. It helps cooks to create new dishes. B. It makes the dishes more delicious. C. It saves time and effort in cooking. D. It contributes to restaurant decorations. 2.According to Paragraph 3, 3D-printed food____________. A. is more available to customers. B. can keep all the nutrition in raw materials. C. is more tasty than food in supermarkets. D. can meet individual nutritional needs. 3.What could be the best title of the passage? A. 3D Food Printing: From Farm to Table B. 3D Food Printing: Delicious New Technology C. The Challenges for 3D Food Production D. A New Way to Improve 3D Food Printing
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| 14. 难度：中等 | |
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Research suggests that at least 64% of people now spend up to four hours daily of spare time in front of a screen. Just as TV watching has been linked to higher chances of being fat and getting diseases, this extra sedentary (久坐不动) time is bad news for our health. 1.. 1.Choose outdoor activities over technology When you're at home, make it a rule that you can't be online if the sun is shining. 2.. Then, after taking these healthy physical activities, you can pull out your phone or tablet, or take a seat at the computer. This rule should be fit for everyone in your family. 2.Limit social media use According to some experts, the effect of technology on human relationships is worrying as technology has become a substitute for face-to-face human relationships. And Social networks have changed computer and mobile use for people of all ages.3.. Avoid aimless browsing (浏览) and give your time online a purpose: research holidays or catch up on the news of the day. Then log off. 3. 4. Challenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone. Pick the right reading material and you'll soon find you've discovered an enjoyable pastime. 4. Create projects for yourself It's amazing how much you can achieve when you're not glued to (长时间盯着) a screen.5.Some suggestions are organizing kitchen cupboards, cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening. A. Set aside reading time B. Choose the suitable reading materials C. Make a list of one-hour evening projects D. Here are some ways to stop technology addiction E. Whether it's Facebook or Twitter, limit the time online F. The following are some ways to make better use of leisure time G. Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, or swim at least an hour
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| 15. 难度：中等 | |
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I was driving to a business appointment when I came to a very busy crossroad. The traffic light had just turned red. Suddenly, an unforgettable ______ caught my eye. A young couple, both blind, were ______ arm-in-arm across this busy crossroad with cars racing by in every direction. Each of them had a walking stick extended, searching for clues to ______ them. At first I was moved. They were trying to ______ what I felt was one of the most scary disability---blindness. It ______ be terrible to be blind. My thought was quickly interrupted by ______ when I saw that the couple were directly walking toward the middle of the crossroad. Without ______ the danger they were in, they were walking right into the path of oncoming cars. I was concerned because I didn’t know ______ the other drivers understood what was happening. To my astonishment, I saw a(n) ______ scene unfold before my eyes. Every car in every direction came to a(n) ______. No sharp sounds of brakes or noisy horn were heard, ______ did anyone yell, “Get out of the way!” Everything ______. At that moment, time seemed to stand still for this couple. Amazed, I ______ the cars around me. I noticed that everyone’s attention was fixed on the couple. ______ the driver to my right yelled, “To your right! To your right!” Other people ______ in union, shouting, “To your right!” The couple ______ their own course and they made it to the other side of the road. ______ they arrived at the roadside, one thing impressed me--they were ______ arm-in-arm. I was taken aback by the ______ expressions on their faces and judged that they had no idea what was really ______ around them. As I drove away, I did so with more awareness of life and care for others than ever before. 1.A. scene B. car C. accident D. driver 2.A. wandering B. walking C. rushing D. marching 3.A. inspect B. guide C. preserve D. approach 4.A. overcome B. achieve C. suffer D. recover 5.A. can B. must C. may D. need 6.A. sorrow B. regret C. terror D. frustration 7.A. realizing B. recognizing C. removing D. preventing 8.A. if B. until C. when D. unless 9.A. painful B. sorrowful C. wonderful D. joyful 10.A. agreement B. conclusion C. end D. stop 11.A. nor B. none C. either D. or 12.A. developed B. calmed C. froze D. changed 13.A. looked for B. looked around C. looked up D. looked at 14.A. Strangely B. Obviously C. Suddenly D. Hopefully 15.A. responded B. followed C. replied D. reacted 16.A. adopted B. adapted C. accepted D. adjusted 17.A. Though B. Because C. Before D. As 18.A. still B. even C. yet D. already 19.A. astonished B. relieved C. emotionless D. hopeless 20.A. going by B. going on C. breaking down D. breaking out
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| 16. 难度：中等 | |
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 As populations increased in large cities in 1. nineteenth century, building subway lines was a way 2.(move) people from one area of a city to another quickly and efficiently. The first major subway system, the London Underground, 3.(start) in 1873 using steam trains. Subways caught on quickly in London. From 1896, it was changed in favor of an electrical system. Today’s subways around the world now work on 4.(electrical). Passengers can rely on the regular schedule of subway trains while 5.(avoid) traffic on busy city streets. Two of the world’s earliest subways were built in Paris and New York. When the Paris Metro opened on July 19, 1900, citizens were proud of the 6.(impress) and beautifully decorated station entrances.7. the first New York subway consisted 8. only 14.5 kilometers of track in 1904, today, it is the world’s largest subway system. Today, subways are still popular with passengers. The Tokyo subway is the 9.(busy) in the world, with 3.2 billion riders a year. Close behind 10.(be) subways in Moscow(2.4 billion), Seoul (2.1 billion), and New York City (1.6 billion).
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| 17. 难度：困难 | |
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假如你是李华,你的美国网友Peter参加中国象棋网络挑战赛获得了一等奖。请根据以下提示写一封英文电子邮件向他表示祝贺。 1.祝贺他获奖； 2.肯定他付出的努力； 3.询问何时方便，在网上切磋棋艺。 注意: 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已为你写好。 参考词汇:中国象棋网络挑战赛the Chinese Chess Network Challenge Dear Peter, I am writing to offer my sincere congratulations _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Congratulations again! Yours, Li Hua
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| 18. 难度：困难 | |
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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 In 1989, fresh out of high school, I had the difficult task of choosing a career path before college started in three months. In those days in Pakistan, there were limited choices: becoming a doctor or an engineer, or entering the financial world after getting a business degree. I wasn’t interested in engineering, so that I was left with medicine or business. I couldn’t decide. My uncle suggested that I do a work placement(实习) to experience it for a month in an international company followed by a month in a hospital. After that, I could make a decision. It seemed like a good idea. I was accepted for a month’s placement at a foreign bank in Karachi. I got a feel for how the world of finance functioned, made new friends, and generally enjoyed the mostly easy-going work surroundings. The month passed rapidly, and soon I began working at a leading hospital in Karachi. The experience couldn’t have been more different. The hospital had a stressful environment. The days started early (at 7 am, compared to 9 am at the bank), and were filled with endless duties. And the night calls! This was crazy, working all day, through the night, and again the next day. I began thinking about my two experiences. The bank had offered a more relaxing atmosphere, better working hours and less stress. The hospital was full of excitement, but the studying and training was difficult. It seemed that the business choice was going to win out. Near the end of my month at the hospital, I was driving home after an especially busy night call. In front of me was a public bus, with college students sitting on the top. As the driver weaved through (穿梭) traffic, I could see the boys shaking from side to side. 注意: 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3.续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好； 4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语； Paragraph 1: Suddenly, a boy fell off the back of the bus. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The next day, when I went to the hospital to see the boy, all his family got up, with grateful smiles on their faces. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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