短文填空 根据短文内容及首字母提示,补全空格内单词，使短文完整、通顺（共10题；每小
题1分，满分10分）
Many people say dolphins are very intelligent(聪颖的). They seem to be able to think, understand, and learn things quickly. But are they as c 1. as humans or more like cats or dogs? Scientists say dolphins’ intelligence is s 2. to human intelligence in some ways.
How? Like h 3. , every dolphin has a “name”. It is a special whistle. Scientists think dolphins, like people, “t 4. ” to each other about a lot of things, such as their age, their feelings, or finding food. And , like humans, dolphins use a system(系统) of sounds and body l 5. to communicate. But understanding their conversation is not easy for human. No one “speaks dolphin” yet, but some scientists are trying to learn.
Dolphins are also social animals. They live in groups, and they often come to play games from different groups and have f 6. , just like people. In fact, playing t 7. is something only intelligent animals do.
Dolphins and hu
mans b 8. make plans to get something they want. In the seas of southern Brazil, dolphins use an interesting way to get food. When fish are n 9. a boat, dolphins signal (发信号) to the fishermen to put their nets(网) in the water. And the men can catch a lot of fish. What is advantage for the dolphins? Why do they h 10. the men? The dolphins can get some of the fish.
词汇运用 用括号内所给词的适当形式填空（每空不限一词）（共10空；每空1分，满分10分）
1.—Have you got an iPhone 5s ?
—No. Many young people began to say “No” to it because of _____________ follow-up service. By the way, I am a supporter of Chinese products.(it)
2.―Will you please put up the drawing on the wall?
―Pardon? I __
___________ with my e-friend. (chat)
3.I’m happy that everyone in our class has_____________ passed the oral exam.(success)
4.A Disney movie Frozen(《冰雪奇缘》)won the Oscar animated feature at the_____________ Academy
Awards on March 2, 2014.(86)
5._____________ for the missing Flight MH370 and passengers, many volunteers join in the team. ( search )
6.During yesterday’s visit in Beijing University, we _____________ not to step on the grass.(remind)
7. In Kunming violence affair(昆明暴恐事件），more than 130 people were injured, and at least 29 people were _____________ .(die)
8.Here is a list of the early_____________ names. They have lived there for 30 years.(settle)
9.—Can you wait for me for another two hours?
—Sorry. Two hours ____________ too long. I will go without you.(be)
10.The low-carbon lifestyle makes all of us look _____________ than before. (fit)
Camping in your backyard is full of fun, whatever your age is. It’s great for keeping us relaxed. It offers chances to enjoy the night sky and to be noisier(更热闹) than usual. It lets us have friends over to stay who might not fit inside the house! Follow these instructions and you’ll have a night you’ll never forget!
Put up your tent
Considering the (1) of family members and guests, you may need more than one (2) . Tell your friends to bring their tents if needed. Follow the instructions or check out the articles on how to put up a tent on the Internet.
Prepare your bedding
You’ll want your guests to be able to relax in comfort. Put something soft to lie on the floor: A blow-up air mattress(床垫) or thick comforters may work well. Fill the tent with soft toys and blankets. Have lightweight sleeping bags or cotton blankets. (3)They are especially important if you live where the night temperatures drop greatly.
Prepare a seating area
If you have a picnic table, that would work best. If not, set up a few chairs and a small table to set out(摆出) drinks and food. A simple choice is to lay out a blanket in the open air, so that your friends can eat and talk. Be sure the grass isn’t wet!
Make memories
Plan some activities. You’re camping in the backyard, so it’s time to make the most of being outdoors.
Have a camera nearby to take photos of you, your family members, and your friends. Take one large group shot with everyone smiling and laughing. Be sure to make copies for everyone!
1.在(1)(2)空白处分别填入一个适当的词使句意完整，上下文通顺。
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2.回答问题：What can we do to help remember the camping activities?
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3.把(3)句译成中文。
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4.在文中找出与“Your guests are expected to relax themselves comfortably.”意思相近的句子。
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5.在文中找出最能表达该短文主题的句子。
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Street art is a very popular form of art that is spreading quickly all over the world. You can find it on buildings, sidewalks, street signs and trash cans(垃圾桶) from Tokyo to Paris, from Moscow to Cape Town. Street art has become a global culture and even art museums and galleries(画廊) are collecting the works of street artists.
Street art start
ed out very secretly because it was criminal to paint public and private things without permission(允许).
People often have different opinions about street art. Some think it is a crime and others think it is a very beautiful new form of culture.
Art experts say that the street art movement began in New York in the 1960s. Young adults painted words and other images on walls and trains. This colorful style of writing became known as graffiti(
涂鸦). Graffiti art showed that young people wanted to be against society. They didn’t want to accept rules and travelled around cities to create paintings that everyone could see. In many cases, they had trouble with the police and the local government.
One well-known New York street artist is Swoon. She cuts paper images of people and puts them on walls or sets them up on sidewalks. Swoon didn’t start her career as a street artist. She studied art, but as time went on, got bored with the works she saw in museums and galleries. People in New York enjoy Swoon’s strong and imaginative style. Some museums have already bought some of her works.
Advertising companies also use street art in their ads because it gives people the feelings of youth and energy.
In Today’s world the Internet has a big influence on street art. Artists can show their pictures to the audience all over the world. Many city residents, however, say that seeing a picture on the Internet is never as good as seeing it live.
The street art movement lives with the energy and life of a big city.
1.What can we learn from Paragraph1?
A. Street art is an old culture.
B. Street art is of great artistic value.
C. Many big cities are famous for street art.
D. Street art has been accepted by more and more people.
2.Why do street artists usually get into trouble? Because _____________
A. they can’t make a living by themselves.
B. it was criminal to paint pubic and private things without permission.
C. the local government doesn’t like them.
D. they are threatening (威胁) public safety.
3.Swoon becomes famous mainly because_____________.
A. her works are full of imagination
B. her works can be seen everywhere
C. she is good at cutting paper images of people
D. her works are collected by some museums
4.Street artists can show their pictures to the whole world______________.
A. on the Internet
B. by painting them on walls
C. through exhibitions in galleries
D. by drawing them on famous buildings
5.Which of the following is NOT the reason young artists choose street art?
A. It is closer to people.
B. They want to be against society.
C. It makes cities more beautiful.
D. They are tired of various rules.
If they eat up their food, students can collect coupons(优惠券) and exchange them for small gifts, such as books, magazines, mobile phone covers and hand warmers.
“It’s been such a surprise,” said Liang zhaoyun,19, a student at a university in Shanghai, “It has given us one more motivation to finish our food.”
The measure is part of a national “eat-up” campaign(行动) which is organized by students to deal with food waste on campuses(校园).
Why only on campuses? You might ask. Because according to a report by Xinhua News Agency, students waste twice as much food as the national average(平均).
The campaign on campus food waste is receiving attention across the country.
“The aim of the campaign is not only to encourage students to finish their food. We hope it can also encourage students to choose a more environment –friendly and healthy lifestyle,” said Tao Siliang, Secretary of the Youth League Committee at Shanghai University.
Some school food is poorly prepared, so students do not like to finish it all. Some schools have taken notice of this and they are taking measures to improve it.
“I’m glad that we’ve reduced food waste since the ‘eat-up’ campaign began. But if we call on students to waste less food, we should also improve the service and food standard on campuses.” said Tao.
1.From Paragraph1, we know that the students will get a coupon .
A. when they eat school foodB. after they exchange gifts
C. if they finish all their foodD. if they collect the waste
2.The underlined word “motivation” in Paragraph 2 means “ ” in Chinese.
A. 动力B. 机会C. 试验D. 条件
3.The “eat-up” campaign is carried out on campuses because .
A. students get a good educationB. schools offer small gifts
C. students waste too much foodD. school food is more delicious
4.The purpose of the campaign is mainly to .
A. improve the school food standard
B. encourage a greener and healthier lifestyle
C. receive attention from the society
D. further improve the service in universities
5. The best title for this passage may be .
A. Enjoy Your FoodB. Reduce Waste on Campus
C. Meals in Universities D. “Eat-up” Campaign on Campus
“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever things weren’t going my way. “Don’t worry, one day your luck will change.” Mother was right, as I discovered after I had finished my college education. I had decided to find a job in radio. One day, I wanted to host(主持) a sports program. I went to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station. But I got turned down every time.
In one station, a kind lady said my problem was that I hadn’t got enough experience. “ Get some work with a small station and work your way up,” she said.
I went back home. I couldn’t get a job there, either. Then my dad told me a businessman had opened a store and needed someone to help him. But again, I didn’t get the job.
I felt really down. “ Your luck will change,” Mom said to me. Dad lent me the car to he
lp me to look for my job. I tried another radio station in Iowa. But the owner, a nice man, told me he had already had someone.
As I left his office, I asked, “How can someone be a sports announcer(播音员) if he can’t get a job in a radio station?”
I was waiting for the lift when I heard the man call. “ What did you mean? Do you know anything about football?” He put me in front of a microphone and asked me to try to imagine that I was giving my opinion on a football game, I succeeded.
On my way home, Mom’s words came back to me, “One day your luck will change, Son. And when it happens, it’ll feel doubly(加倍的) good because of all the hard work you’ve had.” At that moment I knew what just what she meant.
1.What’s the writer’s ideal job?
A. A sportsman.B. A shop assistant.C. A sports announcer.D. A businessman.
2.Why didn’t the writer get the job in Chicago? Because .
A. he was too young
B. he didn’t get college education
C. he’s not a good-looking person
D. he hadn’t got enough experience
3.Which of the following is True according to the article?
A. You just need wait for some time, then luck will come.
B. Luck will come if you try your best to do everything.
C. It’s important for you to wait for luck.
D. You should trust your mother.
4.The sentence “But I got turned down every time.” means “ .”
A. But I was refused every time
B. But I was successful every time
C. But I lost my way every time
D. But the door of every station was always closed
5.What’s the best title of this passage?
A. Mother’s Words.
B. Everything Happens For The Best.
C. No One Is Always Lucky.
D. To Find A Job In Radio Is Difficult.
