Tonight, I was walking home from work. It was _________. I passed a man _______ on a bench in the street. We looked at each other. As I passed, I half smiled and he just _______ me, sad like. It seemed he might be staying there for the _______. He was wearing a thin sweater.

As I walked away, I _______ the cold air on my skin and thought, "I wish I had a _________ to offer him." I have a bag from my grandmother. I thought maybe there is an extra blanket among her things.

I looked in the bag but there was no blanket. There was my _______ winter hat though. I've had it for years. It would keep his head warm at least, I thought. I went back to the man and stood in _______ just a little away until he looked up.

I wasn't sure what to say. I didn't want to assume he needed a hat or _______ even. Maybe he wasn't going to __________there for the night. Maybe he was just sad and wanted __________ to be alone.

We both stared at each other for a moment and then I __________ forward and asked simply, "Would you like a hat? '' He looked at me, then at the hat. I __________ him to tell me to go away or something similar. __________ his face softened and he said. "Yes, thank you." "Okay, goodbye ", I said with a little __________ as he nodded kindly and half __________.

I am glad I had the hat to __________ . I think I will start keeping blankets. It's getting colder out there and more people are living in the __________. As Mother Teresa said, "Let us touch the dying, the poor, the __________ and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be __________ or slow to do the humble (卑贱的) work."

1.A.bright B.dark C.clear D.light

2.A.dancing B.standing C.jumping D.sitting

3.A.stared at B.laughed al C.pointed at D.shouted at

4.A.day B.night C.morning D.noon

5.A.tasted B.watched C.felt D.smelled

6.A.blanket B.hat C.towel D.backpack

7.A.embarrassing B.tiring C.annoying D.favorite

8.A.harmony B.silence C.anger D.surprise

9.A.protection B.beauty C.warmth D.kindness

10.A.explore B.hide C.wander D.stay

11.A.patience B.independence C.space D.experience

12.A.rushed B.stepped C.skipped D.speeded

13.A.arranged for B.prepared for C.waited for D.looked for

14.A.Besides B.Therefore C.Finally D.Instead

15.A.wave B.shake C.cry D.breath

16.A.bent B.woke C.smiled D.listened

17.A.offer B.lend C.gain D.earn

18.A.streets B.shades C.woods D.fields

19.A.energetic B.outgoing C.enthusiastic D.lonely

20.A.puzzled B.ashamed C.gifted D.pleased

    Running is becoming popular these days. Many people run to keep fit. 1.   However, if you’re doing it wrong, you won't get such good results. Fortunately, here are some tips to help you.

•Set right goals

2. Be smart and set the right goals. Sign up fora fun run or a 5K first, before even thinking about a marathon. Your goal should simply be to finish. If you push yourself too much, it is possible that you will get hurt and won't want to insist on running.

•Wear suitable shoes

Once you’ve decided to try out running, it's time to get yourself new shoes, as the wrong pair can cause foot pain. Wearing the wrong shoes can destroy your workout plan. 3.

•Eat properly before or after a run

Some of you don't eat before or after a workout. Your body needs energy to exercise. 4.So it's important to give your body energy. Experts suggest that you eat foods before and after a workout to help with your body's fat burning process.

• Run out of the city

If you live in a busy city, running along city streets is the easiest way to get in the miles, but if it's possible, find a less polluted space for your long runs. 5. Exposure to air pollution can cause damage to brain health and the lungs, so running at a cleaner environment might be worth the extra time.

A. Fresh air cleans our lungs.

B. It is a good, inexpensive way to get into shape,

C. It’s exciting to start running, but don’t set your goals too high.

D. Another side effect of skipping meals is to make you feel tired.

E. And not eating properly will affect your mental and physical being,

F. Therefore, before running, you should go to the shoe store to buy a new pair of running shoes.

G. Research shows that running in polluted air doesn’t give you the same benefits (好处) as running in clean air.

    Located in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives (马尔代夫) are among the most beautiful islands in the world, with sandy white beaches, clear water, and amazing coral reefs (珊瑚礁).  The country depends on tourism, fishing, and shipping. But the rising sea level and the carbon pollution causing warming oceans are threatening (威胁) their existence.

The Maldives have asked for international help. They are a tiny country. The World Bank, the United States, the European Union, and many other groups have offered money to develop safeguards against climate change.

To protect the islands, the Maldives have built sea walls and increased the elevation (海拔) of important buildings and services such as the two interactional airports, which lie just 165 feet from the coastline.

They're also building up islands such as the Hulhumale, The new island is surrounded by nine-foot sea walls. More than 40,000 people live there. The plan is to house 240, 000, providing new opportunities for jobs. The goal is an excellent planned community with sustainable housing and buildings sensitive to the environment and needs of the people.

The government will move people living on smaller, lower-lying islands to the new built-up islands. The new islands offer free houses, new schools, health hospitals, fresh water, and waste treatment. Depending on tourism, the country hopes to build 50 more tourist islands.

"Climate change is happening, but we are not leaving the Maldives to the sea," said Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim. The Maldives will protect their islands, people and tourism with new islands and ongoing island development against rising sea level.

1.What makes it difficult for the Maldives to exist?

A.Their tourism, fishing and shipping,

B.Their rising sea level and carbon pollution.

C.Their sandy white beaches and coral reefs.

D.Their distant islands and warning oceans,

2.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.The Maldives are a small country.

B.Many groups have helped the Maldives.

C.240,000 people live on the Hulhumale now.

D.The Hulhumale is surrounded by 9-foot sea walls.

3.Which of the following will Thoriq Ibrahim agree with?

A.The Maldives will be protected

B.The Maldivians will leave all the islands.

C.The Maldives should give up tourism,

D.The Maldives will sink to the sea.

4.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?

A.The Maldives and their tourism.

B.The Maldives and their rising sea level

C.The Maldives and their climate change.

D.The Maldives and their fight against rising sea level.

    The other day I was shopping at a local store and came across a lady from India squatting (蹲) on the floor looking for a certain product on the bottom shelf. She stood up quickly when she saw me as if to get out of my way. Feeling sorry, she explained that she was a cashier at a nearby store and was on her lunch break, trying to get a few needed things before her time was up.

I comforted her. “I am in no hurry. Go ahead and do what you need to do. I have plenty of time.” While she searched for something, she said that sometimes customers were rude to her at the store and she was really thankful for my kindness. I told her that I had noticed cashiers being treated rudely by some people and that those people needed to be more understanding.

She thanked me for being so nice and friendly. I told her, “The world would be a better place if we all acted kindly toward each other. Those who are rude may have bad karma (报应) coming after them finally for treating people badly.” She nodded and was surprised that I knew what karma was.

She asked me what karma meant. I gave her a simple answer. She looked puzzled, then broke out in a big smile and covered her mouth with her hand, laughing as she walked away.

It felt so good that I may have helped someone feel better for even a few seconds. In a brief exchange I showed her there are good and kind people in the world and may have added to her belief in humanity (人性). Maybe she thought about that later in the day, perhaps when someone was treating her unkindly.

1.Why did the lady squat on the floor?

A.To find a certain product.

B.To get out of the way.

C.To have a lunch break.

D.To explain that she was a cashier

2.Which of the following can best describe the writer?

A.Rude, B.Friendly.

C.Humorous. D.Brave.

3.What made the lady surprised?

A.She was treated rudely. B.The writer knew what karma was.

C.She was misunderstood. D.The writer comforted her.

4.What does the writer want to tell the readers?

A.No pains, no gains.

B.It's easier said than done.

C.Failure is the mother of success.

D.Kindness is the sunshine of social life.

    Whether it's hanging the stockings or baking cookies, all of our favorite Christmas traditions have an interesting history. But no matter where or how you celebrate the holiday season, you might notice a rather unusual custom: finding oranges in your stocking on Christmas morning. As it turns out, there are several arguments as to why people began to put oranges in Christmas stockings.

According to the original story of St. Nicholas (now called Santa Claus), the saint gave three bags of gold to a poor man. The money helped the man pay for his daughters' weddings, and St. Nick has had a reputation for being generous ever since. Meanwhile, the oranges are thought to represent the gold he left the girls.

Some believe, on the other hand, that the practice began during the Great Depression. Because many families couldn't afford to buy Christmas gifts or candy, luxury (奢侈) foods, like oranges and walnuts were placed under the tree, instead.

Another explanation is that the oranges are a reminder to share what you have with others, as December is the season of giving. And finally, some think the oranges were once a "special treat" in the winter — especially for children living in the north. Therefore, there appeared oranges in the stockings.

1.What does the underlined word "reputation'' in paragraph 2 mean?

A.Great system. B.Future generation.

C.Big celebration. D.Good name.

2.Why are the oranges a reminder to share what you have with others?

A.Because December is the season of giving.

B.Because many families couldn't afford to buy Christmas gifts or candy.

C.Because the oranges are thought to represent the gold he left the girls.

D.Because the oranges were once a "special treat" in the winter.

3.How many arguments are there according to the passage?

A.2. B.3

C.4. D.5.

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A.People can only put oranges in Christmas Stockings.

B.Many families were rich during the Great Depression.

C.St. Nicholas helped the man pay for his daughters' weddings.

D.The oranges were not a ''special treat" in the winter for children living in the south.

    Gattica

Samantha Wynter from Mexico finds this movie interesting because It examines the results of genetic engineering of humans in the future. It shows the struggles of Victor to succeed in a world of genetically-designed, perfect humans.

Central Station

Stella Tupinamba from Brazil reviews this excellent Brazilian film which was recently nominated (提名) for Academy awards. This movie which features the talented actress, Fernanda Montenegro is, in Stella's words, "like a prize" for Brazilians. It's a very special film. Don't miss it!

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Masako Kanki from Japan is pleased to find the movie so faithful to the book, but a little disappointed in the lack of character development. However, she finds the movie fantastic and is eagerly looking forward to viewing more movies based on Hany Potter books.

Life is Beautiful

Akiko Tanaka from Japan feels this Italian movie is a very special one. She finds the story very beautiful but very sad. She tells us the basic story of this heart-breaking movie, which shows us we should never forget what happens during wars.

1.Which film will probably win Academy awards?

A.Gattica. B.Central Station.

C.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. D.Life is Beautiful.

2.Who is a little disappointed about the film?

A.Samantha Wynter B.Stella Tupinamba.

C.Masako Kanki. D.Akiko Tanaka.

3.From which part of a magazine is the passage most probably taken?

A.Movies. B.Music.

C.Sports. D.Technology.

假定你是李华，你的英国笔友 Jim 想了解中国建国 70 年以来生活方式的变化，请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：

1. 生活方式的变化（至少写两点变化）

2. 变化给人们带来的好处

3. 你的感受

注意：1. 词数 100 左右

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Jim,

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。

Know you are so fond of Chinese calligraphy, I would like to send you a book about this abstract and high-level form of art in an English edition, what is easy for you to understand. The book is entitled Appreciation of Chinese Calligraphy, included a fascinating collection of masterpieces. It not only presents a variety of calligraphy styles, but also provides beautiful illustrations, expert explanations and useful comment, since one’s handwriting is often viewing as a reflection of his and her personality. I am sure you will have a good knowledge of this form of art after you reading it and more willing to give it a try.

Could you please leave me your address so that I can mail them to you soon? I hope you will like the book and find it helpfully.

用所给首字母、提示词或中文意思的适当形式填空

1.He decided to find a host family with the i______ of improving his English.

2.I’m ______(true) sorry that things had to end like this.

3.His trip to India made a strong i______ on him.

4.They can apply to everyone in the world, r_______ of where you’re from.

5.If you insist on eating so much sweet food, you’ll have to suffer the ________(后果).

6.Taking everything into c_________, this event is a great success.

7.Those who _______ hunt wild animals should be punished.(非法)

8.The ________ of players would sign the contract without hesitation. (大多数)

9.Women were only _________ into the club last year. (准许加入)

10.He offered a sincere _______ for his behavior. (道歉)

How to Solve Worry Problems

The Great Nobel Prize winner in medicine, Dr. Alexis Carrel, once said, “Businessmen who do not know how to fight worry die young.” 1. Then how can we find a quick, surefire (万全的) recipe for handling worry situations? Here are a few basic steps to deal with different kinds of worries.

Get the facts

Why is it so important to get the facts? Because unless we have the facts, we can’t possibly even attempt to solve our problems intelligently. Without the facts, we will be left in confusion. 2. Half the worry in the world is caused by people trying to make decisions before they have sufficient knowledge on which to base a decision. If a man will devote his time to securing facts in an objective way, his worries usually disappear in the light of knowledge.

3.

However, getting all the facts in the world won’t do any good until we figure out what these facts mean and interpret them. It is much easier to achieve this after writing them down. In fact, merely writing the facts on a piece of paper and stating our problem clearly goes a long way toward helping us to reach a sensible decision. Therefore, when we are worried, sit down and write down two questions – and the answers to these questions, “What am I worrying about?” and “What can I do about it?”

Arrive at a decision

Worry is killing. So we will probably save our life by sitting down and writing out all the various steps we could take and then writing down the probable consequences of each step and calmly coming to a decision. Experience has proved the enormous value of arriving at a fixed decision. 4.

Act on that decision

5. Don’t stop to reconsider. Don’t begin to hesitate and retrace (折返) our steps. Don’t lose ourselves in self-doubting which causes other doubts. Don’t look back our shoulders.

A. Analyze the facts.

B. Write down our worries.

C. This is the chief cause of worry.

D. There comes a time when we must decide.

E. Once we have made a decision, go into action.

F. And so do housewives, horse doctors and bricklayers.

G. It is the failure to reach a definite decision that drives men mad.

    China is showing the world its great resolve in the global climate campaign with concrete and self-motivated efforts as well as serious commitment.

At the opening ceremony of the Paris climate summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping restated China's plan made in June to cut its carbon emissions( 排放)per unit of GDP by 60-65 percent from 2005 levels by 2030, and increase non-fossil fuel sources in primary energy consumption to about 20 percent.

With a large population, China is facing increasing resource limits, severe environmental pollution and a worsening ecosystem, and its citizens are also becoming increasingly aware of environmental problems. Suffering environmental problems and seeing the efforts as important to transforming its economic growth pattern, the country has much at risk if climate change is left unattended.

Actually, climate change efforts are already included in China's medium-and long-term program of economic and social development, and ecological efforts are the clear characteristics in China's 13th Five-Year Plan(2016-2020).

Although it is and will be a developing country for a long time to come, China has been actively involved in the global campaign against climate change, now topping the world in terms of energy conservation and use of new and renewable energies.

However, China's development rights need to be respected. It is unfair to overstress China's status as one of the world's largest greenhouse gas emitters and regard it as the major part of responsibilities in the global fight against climate change.

It is worthy of notice that China's emissions of greenhouse gases per person are far lower  than those of developed countries, especially the United States, although rapid economic expansion and its population base have made it one of the biggest producers of the gases.

To show its great resolve, Beijing in September also announced the establishment of an  independent South-South cooperation fund of 20 billion RMB to help developing countries affected by global warming.

While China is eagerly accomplishing its policy commitments, developed countries should  stop questioning China's commitment to fighting climate change and pointing fingers, and start shouldering their due responsibilities instead.

1.China is self-motivated to fight against climate change in order to_____

A.top the world B.transform its economic pattern

C.solve its population problem D.respond to pressure from developed countries

2.The underlined word "it" in paragraph 7 refers to _____

A.China B.the United States

C.economic expansion D.the population base

3.It can be inferred from the text that_______

A.China will completely use non-fossil fuels by 2030

B.China will carry out its plan by stopping its development

C.Chinese emit more greenhouse gases than Americans on average

D.some developed countries are not taking on their due responsibilities

4.Which of the following is a sign of China's self-motivated fight against climate change?

A.Expanding its economy

B.Using non-renewable energies.

C.Making it part of China's 13th Five-Year Plan.

D.Donating money to developing countries

    There's a new frontier 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 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.

Sustainability(可持续性)

The global population is expected to grow to 9.6 billion by 2050, and some analysts estimate that food production will need to be raised by 50 percent to maintain current levels. Sustainability is becoming a necessity. 3D food printing could probably contribute to the solution. Some experts believe printers could use hydrocolloids( 水解胶体)from plentiful renewables like algae(藻类) and grass to replace the familiar ingredients(烹饪原 料). 3D printing can reduce fuel use and emissions. Grocery stores of the future might stock "food" that lasts years on end, freeing up shelf space and reducing transportation and storage requirements.

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 with customized nutritional content, 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 doubtful about 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 saves time and effort in cooking.

C.It improves the cooking conditions.

D.It contributes to restaurant decorations.

2.What can we learn about 3D food printing from Paragraph 3?

A.It solves food shortages easily.

B.It quickens the transportation of food.

C.It needs no space for the storage of food.

D.It uses renewable materials as sources of food.

3.What is the main factor that prevents 3D food printing from spreading widely?

A.The printing process is complicated.

B.3D food printers are too expensive.

C.Food materials have to be dried.

D.Some experts doubt 3D food printing.

4.What could be the best title of the passage?

A.3D Food Printing: Delicious New Technology

B.A New Way to Improve 3D Food Printing

C.The Challenges for 3D Food Production

D.3D Food Printing: From Farm to Table

    According to a new US study, couples who expect their children to look after them in old age should hope they have daughters because daughters are twice as attentive as sons overall.

The research by Angelina Grigoryeva, from Princeton University, found that, while women provide as much care for their elderly parents as they can manage, men do as little as they can get away with and often leave it to female family members.

Her analysis of the family networks of 26,000 old Americans concluded that gender(性别) is one of the most important things that decide whether or not people will actively care for their elderly parents.

In a paper presented at the annual conference of the American Sociological Association in San Francisco, she concludes that simply having a sister makes men likely provide less care. Using data from the University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study, a study which has been tracking a cross-section of over 50s for the last decade, she calculated that women provide an average of 12.3 hours a month of care for elderly parents while men offer only 5.6 hours.

"Sons reduce their relative caregiving efforts when they have a sister, while daughters increase theirs when they have a brother."

"This suggests that sons pass on parent caregiving responsibilities to their sisters."

In the UK, the 2011 Census showed that there are now around 6.5 million people with caring responsibilities, a figure which has risen by a tenth in a decade.

But many are doing so at the risk of their health. The census showed that those who provide 50 hours or more of care a week while trying to hold down a fulltime job are three times more likely to be struggling with ill health than their working counterparts who are not carers.

1.According to the passage, what’s the most important factor to predict if people will actively care    for the elderly?

A.Education. B.Gender. C.Career. D.Income.

2.The US study finds that_____.

A.having a sister makes men less likely to look after their parents

B.sons are twice as likely as daughters to care for parents in old age

C.sons are unwilling to leave caregiving responsibilities to their sisters

D.sons and daughters seem to give equal care to their parents

3.What does the author stress in the last paragraph?

A.People should give up their job to care for the elderly.

B.Many care providers work longer hours than others.

C.Many care providers have potential health problems.

D.People shouldn’t pass on caring responsibilities to others.

4.The author develops the text by _______.

A.explaining social networks of careers B.describing people' s experiences

C.analyzing various researches and data D.comparing different gender

    The cost of living in countries like the U.S, Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you’re willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.

Ecuador

Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U. S. Dollar for their currency. In this country, it’s cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U. S. You can even buy a building for around $50,000 and hire someone to look after it while you’re away.

Mexico

Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.

Argentina

Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it’s not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.

Vietnam

Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or a small home for around $25,000 to $50,000 if you search in the right areas.

1.How much does it cost to live in Mexico for a year?

A.About $12,000. B.About $7,000. C.About $8,000. D.About $8,800.

2.What do Argentina and Vietnam have in common?

A.They both have great restaurants.

B.The cost of living in them is both expensive.

C.Tourists enjoy travelling in the two countries.

D.The middle-sized homes both cost around $139,000.

3.In which country is the U.S Dollar used for its currency?

A.Ecuador. B.Mexico. C.Argentina. D.Vietnam.

    The dream of many people is to leave their mark on the world however they can. This could be in countless different _______ , from coming up with a new invention to _______ starting a family. No matter what it is, _______ the world in some way is the purpose of many lives.

That’s _______ makes the Renaissance – an art period which centered in Italy between the 14th and 17th centuries — the era of _______.

When we hear the word “art”, it’s very likely that we’ll imagine a work from the Renaissance period. This w as a time when many believe art made a revival(复兴)— “renaissance”, _______, means to bring new life to something.

Take the works of Italian artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci for example. His painting Mona Lisa became one of the best-known _______ on Earth. While many artists left their marks by bringing _______ to the world, Da Vinci did much more than that. The artist was fascinated with the study of human anatomy(解剖学)and even _______ time dissecting human bodies to help with his studies. Da Vinci also proved his __________ in many other areas, and he created sketches of ideas for many inventions, from bridges and machinery to even a helicopter and a robot.

The Renaissance also played host to many other great names in the world of art. Italian painter Raphael, for example, was another leader of this era. But his most famous work isn’t __________ on a w all today. __________, his masterpiece — the Raphael Rooms of Italy’s Palace of the Vatican — IS the w all. The walls and ceilings of the palace are filled with beautifully __________paintings of Bib le scenes, which he started as a young artist in 1508.

Religious works such as Raphael’s w ere the __________ style of the Renaissance period. We only have to look at the most iconic (标志性的)sculpture of that period — and perhaps __________— to realize that.

Italian artist Michelangelo’s sculpture David, __________ a Biblical character, was firstly shown in the 1500s. The sculpture has __________ years of exposure to the rain, having rocks throw n at it by protesters(抗议者), and even someone __________ it with a hammer in the 1990s. __________ all these, David is still standing strong and __________ today — a true symbol of the Renaissance.

1.A.ways B.places C.countries D.centuries

2.A.continuously B.simply C.occasionally D.finally

3.A.changing B.creating C.helping D.protecting

4.A.that B.this C.what D.it

5.A.world-makers B.world-users C.world-creators D.world-markers

6.A.in all B.at all C.after all D.of all

7.A.novels B.poems C.artworks D.dramas

8.A.honor B.beauty C.peace D.entertainment

9.A.devoted B.used C.enjoyed D.spent

10.A.greatness B.talents C.skills D.morals

11.A.showing B.hanging C.appearing D.shining

12.A.For example B.As a result C.Instead D.Moreover

13.A.detailed B.painted C.decorated D.described

14.A.famous B.common C.ordinary D.special

15.A.in no time B.at any time C.of all time D.at times

16.A.coming out B.adapted from C.based on D.named after

17.A.survived B.continued C.lived for D.experienced

18.A.making B.pushing C.correcting D.attacking

19.A.In addition to B.Generally speaking C.Due to D.In spite of

20.A.handsome B.gentle C.cautious D.proud

(2017·北京) Jim has retired, but he still remembers the happy time ________ with his students.

A. to spend B. spend

C. spending D. spent

The little boy still needed the ________ 20 dollars to do with the things ________.

A.remaining; remained to be settled B.remaining; remaining to be settled

C.remained; remained to settle D.remained; remaining to settled

The audience ______ themselves, the concert began.

A.having seated B.having been seated C.being seated D.seated

_______ on a farm caused her to become curious about nature.

A.Her not being brought up B.She was not brought up

C.She not being brought up D.Having not been brought up

I was told that there were about 50 foreign students ________ Chinese in the school, most ________ were from Germany.

A.study; of whom B.study; of them

C.studying; of them D.studying; of whom

It was after having her first child at a time ______ my mother was working as a lawyer _______she decided to run for governor of the state.

A.that; that B.which; that

C.that; who D.when; that

The world’s population has grown _____ six times _______ it was in 1800.

A.by; what B.by; that C.in; what D.to; that

—He is eager to try something he has never tried before.

—Oh, I see. That’s ______he’s different from others.

A.when B.what C.how D.where

Our English teacher was so busy. She cannot afford enough time with her daughter ___she wants to.

A.as if B.even if C.because D.before

How long do you think _______ the conflict between Japan and China comes to an end?

A.will it be until B.will it be when

C.it will be before D.it will be that

—Life ____ be very hard for people living in the north of Canada as it is very cold there in winter.

—Yes, the weather there _____ be as low as 60℃ below zero.

A.must; can B.shall; must C.will; should D.has to; can

In my opinion, it is the present examination system rather than the teachers, that ________ for the heavy burden on today’s students.

A.is blamed B.are to blame

C.is to blame D.are blamed

The boy ________ on the ground ________ to his father that the hen ________ two eggs that day.

A.laying; lied; laid B.lying; lied; laid

C.lying; lay; lied D.lay; lied; laid

You can't imagine such a well-educated gentleman ___ be so rude to an old man.

A.could B.should C.would D.might

Japan’s popular new prime minister, Junichiro Koizumi, now offers hope that Japan will _________ the reforms needed to boost long-term growth.

A.push ahead with B.cut back on

C.run out of D.put up with