1、完形填空 As a teenager, I was pretty lazy when it came to doing things for my family. I worked hard at school, and sometimes looked after my younger sister. Still, I found myself regularly resisting the urge to_1_out at home with even the simplest things. Every Wednesday afternoon, for example, my mothe
2、r _2_ me to another town for a piano lesson. During my two-hour lesson, shed rush to the nearby store and buy a weeks worth of_3_. Given the fact that my mom had driven me twelve miles there, twelve miles back, _4_for my lesson, and bought me a candy bar, youd think Id be very_5_to help her bring th
3、e groceries into the house. But I wasnt. I generally just brought in an armload and left the rest for Mom as I ran to my room, shut the door, and started studying. Dont get me wrong: even back in my room, I felt _6_ about not helping my mother more. Deep inside, I wanted to change my _7_. But I also
4、 realized that once I did change, there would be no going back. Once I took on more responsibility, my parents would start_8_ more of me. At age fifteen, I sensed that this one small change would mark something much bigger: my personal change from a cared-for, spoiled (被宠坏的) child to a more _9_, car
5、ing and giving young man. Ill never forget the Wednesday when I made a(n) _10_ to jump in and see what happened. Returning home from the lesson, I disappeared into my room, as usual. But once inside, I felt that deep and burning _11_. Throwing my school books on the bed, I suddenly opened my door an
6、d _12_ back to the garage to help my mother. How happy I felt that day! Surely, over time, I continued to help out with more housework. The neat thing was, the more I helped out, the_13_ I felt about myself and my place in my family. As Mom and Dad realized they could _14_ on me more, our trips beca
7、me far less stressful, too. In short, it was a win-win situation for everyone. Sometimes the little things we put off doing the longest _15_ out to be the simplest things to complete. And feeling happy beats feeling guilty any day. ()1.A.startB.cryC.helpD.work ()2.A.sentB.guidedC.walkedD.drove ()3.A
8、.fruitsB.flowersC.groceriesD.vegetables ()4.A.foughtB.paidC.appliedD.planned ()5.A.gratefulB.nervousC.confidentD.unwilling ()6.A.excitedB.curiousC.doubtfulD.guilty ()7.A.wayB.worldC.careerD.shape ()8.A.warningB.remindingC.expectingD.informing ()9.A.energeticB.ambitiousC.outgoingD.responsible 答案:CDCB
9、ADACDBACBDB 阅读理解 You have probably heard of the Mozart effect. Its the idea that if children or even babies listen to music composed by Mozart, they will become more intelligent. A quick Internet search reveals plenty of products to assist you in the task. Whatever your age there are CDs and books t
10、o help you taste the power of Mozarts music, but when it comes to scientific evidence that it can make you more clever, the picture is more mixed. The phrase “the Mozart effect” was made up in 1991, but it was a study described two years later in the journal Nature that sparked(激发) real media and pu
11、blic interest about the idea that listening to classical music somehow improves the brain. It is one of those ideas that sound reasonable. Mozart was undoubtedly a genius himself; his music is complex and there is a hope that if we listen to enough of it, well become more intelligent. The idea took
12、off, with thousands of parents playing Mozart to their children, and in 1998 Zell Miller, the Governor of the state of Georgia in the US, even asked for money to be set aside in the state budget so that every newborn baby could be sent a CD of classical music. It was not just babies and children who
13、 were exposed to Mozarts music on purpose, even an Italian farmer proudly explained that the cows were played Mozart three times a day to help them to produce better milk. Ill leave the debate on the impact on milk yield to farmers, but what about the evidence that listening to Mozart makes people m
14、ore intelligent? More research was carried out but an analysis of sixteen different studies confirmed that listening to music does lead to a temporary improvement in the ability to handle shapes mentally, but the benefits are short-lived and it doesnt make us more intelligent. 1.What can we learn fr
15、om paragraph 1? A. Mozart composed many musical pieces for children. B. Children listening to Mozart will be more intelligent. C. There is little scientific evidence to support Mozart effect. D.There are few products on the Internet about Mozarts music. 2.The underlined sentence in paragraph 3 sugge
16、sts that _. A. people were strongly against the idea B. Mozart played an important part in peoples life ()10.A.excuseB.decisionC.statementD.appointment ()11.A.shameB.angerC.delightD.pleasure ()12.A.calledB.lookedC.headedD.handed ()13.A.smarterB.betterC.warmerD.stronger ()14.A.liveB.pressC.focusD.cou
17、nt ()15.A.makeB.turnC.pointD.bring C.the idea was accepted by many people D. the US government helped promote the idea 3.What is the authors attitude towards the Mozart effect? A. Favorable.B. Objective.C. Positive.D.Doubtful. 4.What would be the best title for the message? A.To be or not to be?B.Wh
18、at music is beneficial? C.What is the Mozart effect?D.Listening to Mozart, necessary? 答案:CCDD 语法填空 If youve never heard of an egg-laying mountain, you probably dont know about Chan Dan Ya, _1_fantastic cliff (悬崖) that lays stone eggs every 30 years. Located in China s Guizhou Province, Chan Da Ya, _
19、2_ means“egg laying cliff”, has been puzzling geologists for decades. The cliff has a rough surface spotted with dozens of round and oval-shaped stones of various sizes. As the elements (自然 环境) continue to eat away at the cliff, the harder“eggs”become even more exposed and _3_ (eventual) fall out. T
20、he egg-laying phenomenon of Chan Da Ya _4_(consider) unique, so geologists who hope to come up with an _5_ (explain) have had to travel to the remote mountainous region _6_ (study) it first-hand. The local people have known about the egg-laying cliff for generations, and many of _7_(they) frequently
21、 visit it to touch the “god eggs” for good luck. In recent years, Chan Da Ya _8_(become) so popular as a tourist destination that most of the eggs have been sold _9_profit. There are only about 70 eggs in Gulu today, and any new ones ready to fall off from the cliff are often stolen by treasure hunt
22、ers. _10_Chan Da Ya is the largest egg-laying cliff on Mount Gandeng, it is certainly not the only one. 答案:1.a2.which3.eventually4.is considered5.explanation 6.to study7.them8.has become9.for10.While/Although/Though 七选五(一) Starting high school is a great experience for every teenagerWhether you are
23、coming from the countryside or the city,there are many things about high school that are different from your old school environment_1_ You will face being in a new school,making new friends in an unfamiliar class and getting to know new teachers These new teachers will usually have higher academic(学
24、术的) level than your junior high school teachers_2_In return, they expect you to work hard and develop your skills. On top of all this, peer pressure (同伴压力) to drink and smoke often increases in high school_3_ Although there is a lot of pressure,it is nothing you cannot deal withIf you are feeling pr
25、essure to do something that you feel is wrong,talk to a friend,parent or counsellor to find a solution. _4_If you are not successful academically,find someone to help youIf you feel lonely,try to join a school club or group to make new friends _5_ With time,you will come to be thankful for everythin
26、g about your experienceOn the point of starting you high school, are you ready? A.You will experience many changes B.They want to help you get into college C.High school may seem discouraging at first. D.You can make friends at senior high school easily. E.They are there to help you get into this gr
27、eat new time in your life. F.High school is difficult for those who are not well prepared at first. G.Besides,the pressure could also come from grades,loneliness and so on 答案:ABGEC 七选五(二) Playing sports is a lot of fun. Getting hurt is not._1_ Wear protective equipment. The equipment you wear depend
28、s on the sport you play. Helmets(头盔) are the most common protective equipment. They protect your head while youre playing football, baseball, softball, biking, skateboarding, and so on. Warm up. _2_Doing some stretching(伸展)can get you prepared to hit the field. By warming up, you get yourself ready
29、to play. Warming up your muscles and practicing a sport help keep you safe, too. Know the rules of the games. Traffic lights help prevent crashes between the many cars that drive on the roads together. This works because drivers know the rules and follow themat least most of the time._3_When players
30、 know the rules of the game, fewer injuries happen. For example, you know that in soccer you cant come from behind, crash into a players legs, and steal the ball. Its legaland saferto go after the ball rather than the player. _4_ Some rules dont have anything to do with scoring points.Some rules are
31、 just about protecting other people.For example, a diver would make sure that the pool was clear before diving in. Otherwise, he or she might land on someone else. _5_ This is a really important one. If you love sports, you may get right back in the game, even after an injury. But playing when youre
32、 hurt is a bad idea. It can lead to an even worse injury. A.Watch out for others. B. Dont do too much exercise. C. Its the same way with sports. D. Dont play when youre injured. E. Its not a good idea to just go to the field and start playing. F. You and the other players know what to expect from ea
33、ch other. G. Take these steps to prevent injuries so you can stay in the game. 答案:GECAD 七选五(三) After a novel coronavirus was detected in viral pneumonia cases in Central Chinas Wuhan city, more cases have been cured in recent days. _1_: Wear masks outdoors Wearing a mask is one of the most effective
34、 ways to protect you from getting infected. Make sure to wear it properly by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over your chin. _2_, a mask is also needed to prevent you from spreading germs to others. Cover your coughs and sneeze with tissue Cover your mouth and nose with a ti
35、ssue or your sleeve when coughing or sneezing, but dont cover with your hands directly. _3_ Wash your hands with soap and running water thoroughly for at least 15 seconds. Before eating and after using the toilet After coming back home After touching trash or garbage After contacting with animals or
36、 handling animal wastes Exercise regularly Strengthen your immune system Regular exercise is one of the most important ways to help you stay away from catching any infections. Make sure that shared spaces have good air flow and avoid doing to crowded places such as hospitals, railway stations and ai
37、rports. _4_. Seek prompt medical advice if you have symptoms of fever and respiratory infection. Avoid close contact with people who have flu or cold-like symptoms. _5_. Avoid contact with wild animals or farmed livestock without any protection. A.If your hands are not visibly dirty B.Eat thoroughly cooked meat and eggs C.Wash your hands frequently and properly. D.Protect yourself and others from getting sick E.Wear a mask if transport or movement is necessary F.If youre not feeling well or have symptoms of fever G.To prevent catching the infection, heres what you can do 答案:GFCEB