1、一、单项选择(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)( ) 1. Its so nice to get an email from her. _, we havent met each other for more than twenty years.A. Thats to say B. In other words C. You bet D. Believe it or not( ) 2. The doctor will _ your weight and then give some suggestions.A. take into account B. contribute to C. d
2、epend on D. break down( ) 3. The cars made in this city are more expensive than _ made in that city.A. ones B. those C. these D. them( ) 4. Hannah Fraser can be seen _mermaid clothing and _up to 50 feet under water to swim with dolphins, sharks and whales.A. wearing; dived B. worn; diving C. wearing
3、; diving D. worn; dived( ) 5. -Are recent extreme weather events _global warming? -Yes, I think so.A. due to B. instead of C. in spite of D. according to( ) 6. -My daughter got the first prize in the swimming competition. -Wow, _! She must be very excited.A. go for it B. good for her C. all the best
4、 D. good luck( ) 7. Get _ before using this public equipment.A. presentation B. infection C. permission D. extinction( ) 8. Recently, some “ green truths” _ to be only half true, or even false.A. have shown B. showed C. were shown D. have been shown( ) 9. The film My people, My Country was a great s
5、uccess, _ huge audiences.A. attracts B. attracted C. attracting D. to attract( ) 10. The _ reading speed is approximately 200 words per minute.A. average B. severe C. sustainable D. concerned( ) 11. If it _, it would have been a good match.A. didnt rain B. hasnt rained C. shouldnt rain D. hadnt rain
6、ed( ) 12. The environment wont be getting better _ the majority of us take steps to reduce waste and pollution.A. since B. unless C. if D. once( ) 13. Not until midnight _ raining.A. it did stop B. it stopped C. stopped it D. did it stop ( ) 14. He won the game, _ pleased his parents very much.A. wh
7、ich B. what C. where D. when( ) 15. The expert gives many presentations and talks in order to get more people _ in the conversation of ocean life.A. involving B. involved C. being involved D. involve二、 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)。阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、 C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。Justin Lang didnt have
8、 his home rubbish bin (箱) collected for two years.Mr Lang started increasing the _16_ between having his bin _17_ as a personal challenge, and reducing the amount of _18_ he was putting into landfill. “ I _19_, I wonder if I can go a year, and then, I wonder if I can go two years, ” he said. He firs
9、t started the _20_ in March 2015 and did not have his bin collected _21_ by the local government until May 2017.Mr Lang, who works for Green Industries, said he was scared into _22_ by a university lecture after hearing her _23_ about climate change. “She said in 20 years time, were going to get a b
10、ig _24_ wake-up call -but the only _25_ is it will be 20 years too late,” Mr Lang said. “ That just made me_26_.”One year on from his challenge, theres little Mr Lang _27_out and his bin contains only a few things that cant be recycled. “My bin doesnt _28_,” he said. “The challenge for people will b
11、e to take out their _29_ waste, and even if they dont compost(堆肥) it, put it in their organics (有机物) bins. Once there re no organics in their normal waste bins, they dont _30_ to put them outside so much.” He has called on all people to _31_ their own challenges to _32_ household waste - putting mor
12、e aside for recycling and organics collection. “_33_, half of what people put on the roadside is organics, and thats crazy,” he said. “Putting the bin out weekly, monthly or even less often not only _34_ people to think harder about their own carbon footprint,” he said. “It also reduces the money re
13、quired to _35_ collections and cuts down on noise from trucks having to stop and start at every house.”( ) 16.A. timeB. gapC. spaceD. love( ) 17.A. cleanedB. collectedC. checkedD. closed( ) 18.A. rubbishB. carbonC. moneyD. energy( ) 19.A. admittedB. doubtedC. promisedD. thought( ) 20.A. tradeB. hobb
14、yC. challengeD. business( ) 21.A. onlyB. againC. alreadyD. even( ) 22.A. savingB. adaptionC. votingD. action( ) 23.A. decisionB. adviceC. storyD. talk( ) 24.A. environmentalB. medicalC. earlyD. final( ) 25.A. riskB. hopeC. problemD. choice( ) 26.A. weakB. sleepyC. frightenedD. ashamed( ) 27.A. throw
15、sB. picksC. fillsD. hands( ) 28.A. lastB. matterC. workD. smell( ) 29.A. glassB. foodC. paperD. wood( ) 30.A. forgetB. needC. agreeD. mean( ) 31.A. overcome B. acceptC. describeD. set( ) 32.A. storeB. reduceC. avoidD. remove( ) 33.A. TypicallyB. FortunatelyC. CheerfullyD. Gradually( ) 34.A. informsB
16、. persuadesC. encouragesD. forces( ) 35.A. studyB. makeC. coverD.show三、阅读理解 (共20个小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分50分) AThe first summer job is often a signal that you are on your way to adulthood, and it is also a method for earning money to pay for what you dream of. It is never too early to start considering the f
17、uture. Now, here are some good choices for you!Retail(零售) SalesRetail offers plenty of opportunity for teens who are looking for a job. This type of work can pay from$10 to $15 an hour depending on the duty you are expected to take on. It can also be great for teens who are friendly and enjoy talkin
18、g to other people. For more information, call us at 111-222-3333.Food ServiceA job in the food service industry is a natural fit for sociable teens who enjoy communicating with public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learning about following instructions. It also comes with the o
19、pportunity to earn between$8 and $10 per hour. Just call 111-222-3533 for more information.BabysitterThis job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between$6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This is a great choice for teens who wish to make a career i
20、n teaching, child care, social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction with kids. Got a question? Just call 111-222-3336.HousekeepingThis type of work can bring in about $5 an hour and it will allow teens to learn responsibility and develop their organizationa
21、l skills. The summer sees an upswing in the tourism industry, so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff, and parks often need more people to assist with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone: 111-222-3330.36. How much can you earn at least in two hours as a retail
22、er?A.$10 B. $12 C.$16 D. $2037. I f youd like to be a waiter in summer, you may call _. A.111-222-3333 B. 111-222-3533 C. 111-222-3336 D. 111-222-33301038.Which of the following jobs may attract teens who want to be a teacher?A. Retail Sales B. Food Service C. Babysitter D. Housekeeping39.The underl
23、ined part “an upswing” in the last paragraph can best be replaced by _.A. an increase B. a limit C. a sign D. a trick40. The text is mainly written for teens who_.A. are faced with communication problems B. want a part-time job in the summerC. dream of becoming a housekeeper D. plan to start their o
24、wn business BHarry is eighteen now. He studies in a middle school. His parents like him very much and hope he can become a famous man. So they often tell him to study hard and they do almost everything for him. They wakes him up at six in the morning, after breakfast his father takes him to school i
25、n a car and in the afternoon, as soon as the young man comes back, the supper is ready. Of course, he never washes his clothes or goes to buy anything in the shops.Once Harry s father was sent to London on business. He would stay there for half a year. Upon leaving, he told his wife to take good car
26、e of their son. The woman had to get up earlier and did all that her husband did before. And two months later she was so tired that she was ill in bed. Now the young man got into trouble. He couldnt do any housework. He had to do as his mother told him. He didnt even know where to get on the bus!One
27、 day Harry s mother found his shoes were worn out and told him to buy a pair in the shop. But he didnt know how to choose. The woman had a sigh (叹息)and give him a shoe pattern(鞋样) and told him to buy a pair of shoes himself. With a policemans help, Harry found a shop. The shopkeeper was friendly to
28、him. The man brought a lot of shoes and asked him to choose. When he was trying on a pair, suddenly he remembered something and took them off. The man was surprised and asked, “Whats the matter, young man?“ Im sorry. Ive left the shoe pattern at home!”41. _always does some housework in the morningA.
29、 Harrys father B. Harrys mother C. Harry D. Nobody42. The woman had to look after her son by herself because _.A. her husband wasnt at home B. she was stronger than her husbandC. she knew the young man well D. she was freer than her husband43. When his father was in London, _.A. Harry had to stay at
30、 home B. Harry couldnt even find the bus stopC. Harry fell behind in his class D. Harry wouldnt go to school44. Harry had to buy shoes himself because _.A. his mother didnt know what kind he neededB. his mother was busy with the houseworkC. something was wrong with his motherD. his mother wanted her
31、 son to do something himself45. According to the passage, what can we learn about Harry?A. He wanted his mother to buy shoes for himB. He would rather use the shoe pattern than try the shoes himselfC. He wouldnt listen to his motherD. He was strong enough to buy shoes for himself CWhy do people smok
32、e? One reason is that people become addicted (成瘾) to cigarettes. The addictive substance (物质) in cigarettes is nicotine (尼古丁). When people smoke, the nicotine goes right into the blood stream and makes people feel comfortable. A smokers body gets used to the nicotine, and if he stops smoking, he fee
33、ls nervous. Many smokers try to stop smoking but because of the addiction to nicotine they feel so uncomfortable that they often find it too difficult to do so.Another reason is that people simply enjoy smoking. Having a cigarette for many people means taking a break. For some people smoking becomes
34、 part of certain social rituals (礼仪), for example, sending the cigarette after dinner. Many people enjoy smoking because it gives them something to do with their hands. Reaching for a cigarette, lighting it and flicking (弹掉) the ashes are special comfort in a situation where they feel nervous.Many p
35、eople also like the taste of tar (焦油) in cigarettes. However, it is the tar that causes cancer. While governments and health experts have tried to get people to give up smoking completely, cigarette manufacturers (生产商) have tried to keep selling them by producing cigarettes with less tar. Many peopl
36、e in western countries have welcomed these cigarettes since they found it hard to stop smoking and wanted to reduce the danger to their health.46. According to the passage, what gets people into the habit of smoking?A. The cigarette B. Nicotine C. Tar D. Blood47. What do the underlined words “to do
37、so” mean?A. They mean “to stop smoking”B. They means “to make people feel comfortable”C. They mean “to get used to the nicotine”D. They means “to become addicted to cigarettes”48.Why do people welcome low-tar cigarettes?A. Because they taste better. B. Because they are cheaper.C. Because they are le
38、ss harmful. D. Because they are easy to be made.49. What substance in cigarettes causes cancer?A. Tar B. The wrapping paper C. nicotine D. The article doesnt tell us50. Which of the following sentences is TRUE, according to the passage?A. Smokers continue smoking because smoking is very interesting.
39、B. Tar in cigarettes causes cancer.C. In order to look cool, many people enjoy smoking.D. Many people in western countries welcome the cigarettes with more tar. DAt thirteen, I was diagnosed (诊断) with a kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was
40、focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”She glanced down at me th
41、rough her glasses, “you are no different from your classmates, young man.”I tried, but I didnt finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when t
42、he blind couldnt get much education. But Louis didnt give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots (点) , which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.Wasnt I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out and my pen st
43、arted to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was no different from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?I didnt expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me
