1、One-third of the country _____ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens _____ black people.
A.is; are B.is; is
C.are; are D.are; is
2、---They haven’t been to Beijing, have they?
---_____. They have never been there.
A.Yes, they haven’t B.Yes, they have C.No, they have D.No, they haven’t
3、It is considered that digital TV is________ to satellite TV because it allows the same service to be delivered with clearer pictures.
A．better
B．superior
C．senior
D．junior
4、At the feast for last year’s Academy Awards (the Oscars 2014), spring rolls was listed on the menu along with another popular Chinese dish – dumplings, enjoying worldwide ________.
A. origin B. performance
C. application D. Fame
5、As there was not much chance to find good jobs in their hometown, a lot of young people tried to ________ their fortune in cities.
A. find B. find out
C. seek D. look
6、No sooner________ herself in her seat ________ I asked her about the matter.
A.she has settled; before B.had she settled; than
C.has she settled; when D.she had settled; than
7、A special committee of scientists___________ to study AI's effects on economy in the years ahead.
A.have established. B.will be established. C.are established. D.is establishing
8、My mother wants to decorate our rooms in a modern look __________ my father prefers a traditional style.
A. as long as B. as
C. while D. now that
9、—Hi, Tom, why are you looking so tired?
—I'm tried. Because I ______ the living room all day.
A. painted B. have been painting
C. have painted D. had painted
10、---Why is he absent from school today?
---Because he for a foot injury in hospital.
A. was being treated B. is being treated
C. is treating D. has been treated
11、Thompson’s business was originally ________ in size, but in recent years he has expanded it by opening scores of chain stores across the country.
A.modest B.grand C.full D.handsome
12、______ that after the ash covered the people who failed to flee the city， their bodies nearly completely______ and disappeared，_________ empty spaces in the ash.
A． It turned out ；broke down； leaving
B． As turned out； broke up； which left
C． It turned out； broke off； leaving
D． What was turned out was ；broke down； left
13、--- I hate talking with that guy. Look, he is coming. What should I do?
--- Don’t speak unless ________.
A．speaking
B．spoken to
C．spoken
D．speaking to
14、Who is ______ to be the best football player this year still depends
A.likely B.certain C.possible D.probable
15、Tell Mary that there is someone ________ for her at the door.
A．waiting
B．waited
C．waits
D．to wait
16、Would you please ________ our party?
A．do me a favor attending
B．do me the favor to attend
C．do me the favor attend
D．to attend
17、Have all the VIPs gone on _______ yet? The flight is taking off soon.
A.foot B.board C.duty D.sale
18、 He had no sooner finished his speech________ the students started cheering.(2011·辽宁)
A. since B. as
C. when D. than
19、She is unfit for the position,________?
A. is she B. isn’t she C. doesn’t she D. does she
20、To keep fit, Professor White _______ cycling as a regular form of exercise after he retired.
A.took on B.put forward C.put up D.took up
21、I had the honor of being elected chief of my tribe(部落). With the title came great responsibility. It was my job to make peace with the Maori Tamaki tribe, whose village we visited. Their warriors leapt from a canoe and faced us down with fierce growls, bulging eyes and much swishing of sticks. They laid a palm frond on the ground and, as head honcho, I was compelled to accept this peace offering by picking it up, then touching noses with their chief. “Kia ora”, he said, welcoming us into the woodland home of his people.
My “tribe” was my New Zealand tour group, who had forced me into being their leader. We’d been warned that the ceremony was a serious occasion and that to laugh or even smile would be considered rude to the Tamaki. After that it was non-stop fun as they showed their ancient customs and I received instruction in performing the haka, the war dance by the All Blacks rugby team.
Then they pulled our dinner of lamb, beef and vegetables out of the ground. It had been slow-cooked in the heat that simmers just below the surface in the geothermal(地热的) area of North Island, a Maori tradition known as a hangi that goes back an extremely long period of time.
Obviously, this form of it is put on for tourists but it was hugely enjoyable. The journey back to the hotel was alone worth the effort, our hilarious Maori elder driver being deserving of his own television show. “The wheels on the bus go round and round,” he got us singing, while he circuited(绕……环行) a roundabout three times.
A couple of days from the end of my trip, there was still something missing, a New Zealand icon I yearned to see to make my grand tour complete. Riding over a hill, there it was – Aotearoa. The Maori name for New Zealand translates as “Land of the long white cloud”. Can I say “Kia ora, Aotearoa?” You bet I can.
【1】Which refers to the Maori cooking custom?
A. Kia ora. B. Haka.
C. Tamaki. D. Hangi.
【2】What does the author think of the driver?
A. He was good at singing.
B. He made the journey memorable.
C. He was not familiar with the road.
D. He performed well on a TV show.
【3】What is the best title for the text?
A. A Taste of Maori Culture.
B. Hello, New Zealand
C. The Honor of Being a tribe Chief
D. The Best of New Zealand
22、Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Dance
Wichita State University seeks a full-time, 9-month assistant professor, beginning in August. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance area, teaching experience at a professional or college level, ability to direct and teach stage movement. The salary depends on qualifications and experience.
For complete information, visit http://finearts.wichita.edu.
Full Professor in Theatre and Dance
The Department of Theatre & Dance at the University Amma at San Diego (http://www-theatre.ucsd.edu/) is seeking an experienced theatre artist in lighting design. Applicants must work for us for at least 10 months. Significant professional experience is required. This position is expected to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
A review of applications will start on June 1st. Application deadline: September 1st.
Technical Director in Performing and Fine Arts
DeSales University’s Performing and Fine Arts Department seeks a highly skilled, professional technical director. The position is a 10-month staff position with the possibility of summer employment with The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Professional experience is required. MFA is preferred.
Please email materials to john.bell@desales.edu. Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Director-media Resources Center
Maryland Institute College of Art is seeking an Assistant Director of Media Resources Center in the Academic Affairs Division.
Qualifications for the position include a degree in Art History or related fields with a knowledge of art and design history, library experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and familiarity with Photoshop and scanning.
A review of applications will begin immediately; job announcements will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants are required to work for us at least 11 months. They can send emails to jobs@mica.edu. The salary differs depending on your experience. Please include your desired salary in your application letter.
【1】What are the requirements to be a full professor in Theatre and Dance?
A．Having a graduate or undergraduate degree.
B．Being able to teach stage movement.
C．Being an experienced theatre artist in the dance area.
D．Having much professional experience.
【2】What should an applicant do if he wants to be a technical director?
A．Contact jobs@mica.edu.
B．Visit http://www-theatre.uesd.edu/.
C．Contact john.bell@desales.edu.
D．Visit http://inearts.wichita.edu.
【3】Which of the following requires interpersonal and communication skills?
A．Wichita State University.
B．Maryland Institute College of Art.
C．Desales University.
D．The University of California.
23、 Lillian Hanson, a college student, expects to graduate in about two years. What makes Mrs. Hanson different from her classmates is her age—73 years. She has been studying at college, a few courses at a time, for 27 years.
When Lillian Hanson graduated from high school, she went to the bank to borrow money for further education. The banker gave her no encouragement. He didn’t think that a country girl should borrow money to go to college. He thought she should be at home doing work in the house or around the farm. So Lillian Hanson went home and raised a family of nine children instead of going to college. Mrs. Hanson never forgot her dream of getting a higher education. When her children were grown, she tried again.
She finds that it is the hardest part of going back to school at her age to sit in class for long periods of time. Because she is not as quick as she used to be, Mrs. Hanson often gets up and walks around classes to keep from getting stiff. At the beginning of a course in using the computer, the other students all stood up to give her a warm welcome when she introduced herself and explained why she was there and what her aims were.
【1】Mrs. Hanson couldn’t go to college immediately after she graduated from high school because _____.
A.she hadn’t got enough money
B.she was a country girl
C.the banker ordered her not to borrow any money
D.the banker thought she should raise a family of nine children
【2】The computer students welcomed Mrs. Hanson warmly because ______.
A.she had got an excellent result in the exam B.she was good at telling funny stories
C.they wanted to get her help in their studies D.they were deeply moved by her spirit
【3】Mrs. Hanson is the sort of person who ________.
A.cares for study very much B.likes to borrow money from the bank
C.never misses a chance to talk D.tries to save any money for her family
【4】In which order did Mrs. Hanson do the following things?
a. she began her studies at college. b. She finished high school.
c. She got married and gave birth of nine children. d. She had her 73rd birthday.
e. She went to the bank to borrow money.
A.a c b e d B.b e c a d C.b c e d a D.e d a c b
24、Tips for Successful Gift Giving
Good gift giving is an art. The perfect present can lift a mood or improve a relationship. Whatever the occasion, gift giving is a social ritual that requires careful thought and consideration.【1】 We spoke to some experts to help us craft a simple guide to gifting.
Don’t add a small gift to a big gift. When we receive gifts in a bundle, we tend to unconsciously average out their value, so a small gift tacked onto a big one will hurt the latter’s impact. 【2】
【3】 A dream vacation or seeing your favorite artist in concert will give you memories that last forever. Experiences often have more thought gone into them, and they create more vivid memories. We might remember the tablet that a friend or a loved one has bought us, but not as much as a two-week holiday to Florida—the memories and the emotional attachment to experiences are greater than to physical objects.
Think like the receiver. 【4】 That might seem obvious, but it happens far less than we'd like. People tend to use gifts as jokes, encouragements to change one’s ways, or to signal something about themselves rather than providing utility or happiness to the receiver.
Remember there’s a reason why we say that it’s the thought that counts. 【5】 Most people don’t want lots of money spent on them — they just want you to think about them, and that can be done in lots of easy ways.
A．Gift things you like best.
B．So there are a set of rules to follow.
C．Gift experiences rather than things.
D．Don’t forget why you are giving gifts.
E．Buy things your receiver would buy for themselves.
F．When you give others gifts, never forget to choose the expensive things.
G．When it comes to gift giving, remember that sometimes less is more.
25、"Just sign here, sir," the deliveryman(送货员) said as he handed Oscar Reyna a package.
The package consisted of(装有) a long, narrow box ________ wrapped in brown paper. ________ the box, Oscar saw an umbrella inside—a very old one with a beautifully carved (雕刻)handle. ________ he had not seen it for more than 20 years, he recognized it immediately.
Oscar was 16 when he first saw the ________ umbrella. He had gone to a concert with his grandparents. As they were leaving, he noticed an umbrella on an empty seat. Impressed by its ________, Oscar felt a strong desire to find its owner.
Oscar ________ the manager to look in the record of advance ticket sales. Just as he thought, a name matched the seat ________ Oscar had found the umbrella. The name was Mrs. Katie O'Brien.
Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs. O'Brien's house on their way home. He rang the bell, the door opened, and an elderly woman appeared." May I ________ you?" she asked." I'd like to return it if it's yours," Oscar said, ________ the umbrella as if presenting a gift that had long been wished for. "Why, yes! it's mine, " replied Mrs. O'Brien with a ________ smile and shining eyes. "It was given to me by my father years ago. Thank you so much for returning it. May I offer you a reward for your ________ ?" "No, ma'am. " he said, "my grandmother says that a good deed is its own reward. " "Well, that's ________ what my father used to say. What is your name, Young man?"
Years later, Oscar was staring at the finely carved handle of the umbrella as he remembered Mrs. O'Brien. It was in perfect condition, considering how ________ it was. Why had it arrived here today? As if ________, a note fell from the paper. It read: Mrs. O'Brien wanted you to accept this umbrella as a present for a kind, ________ gesture long ago.
【1】
A．strictly
B．carefully
C．seriously
D．carelessly
【2】
A．Opening
B．Seizing
C．Watching
D．Searching
【3】
A．After
B．When
C．Since
D．Although
【4】
A．ordinary
B．unusual
C．simple
D．formal
【5】
A．beauty
B．shape
C．size
D．history
【6】
A．ordered
B．forced
C．encouraged
D．advised
【7】
A．until
B．before
C．which
D．where
【8】
A．invite
B．help
C．trouble
D．know
【9】
A．putting up
B．turning out
C．picking up
D．holding out
【10】
A．wide
B．confident
C．proud
D．shy
【11】
A．patience
B．kindness
C．courage
D．determination
【12】
A．clearly
B．naturally
C．exactly
D．probably
【13】
A．old
B．amazing
C．valuable
D．nice
【14】
A．in turn
B．in return
C．in exchange
D．in answer
【15】
A．attractive
B．mean
C．selfless
D．selfish
26、假设你是李华,你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请你根据下列要点写封回信。
要点:1. 参加中文学习班 2. 看中文书刊、电视 3. 学唱中文歌曲 4. 其他
注意: 1. 词数120左右 2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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Best Wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua