1 . “You'll never be a successful lawyer. Even if you try, you'll never make it.” The words are still so
In my
I was so hurt
Thus I was
A.new | B.recent | C.fresh | D.lively |
A.teacher | B.student | C.classmate | D.friend |
A.first | B.last | C.next | D.second |
A.called for | B.brought up | C.carried on | D.gave away |
A.changed | B.improved | C.ruined | D.predicted |
A.cruelly | B.loud | C.properly | D.quickly |
A.at first | B.at least | C.above all | D.in all |
A.idea | B.mind | C.comment | D.thought |
A.easiest | B.funniest | C.best | D.worst |
A.promises | B.services | C.words | D.requests |
A.meeting | B.remark | C.failure | D.moment |
A.put | B.take | C.devote | D.spare |
A.right | B.happy | C.wrong | D.sorry |
A.required | B.expected | C.advised | D.inspired |
A.write | B.ask | C.challenge | D.meet |
2 . A couple has spent the last 25 years buying 300 acres of deserted farmlands and changed it into wildlife forest. They want to build the land to a real rainforest for elephants, birds and other endangered animals. Up to now, they’ve
The couple had a special love for
They sold properties (财产) they owned in America, bought the first 55 acres and began to grow the first
Stopping hunting was a big
A.attracted | B.kept | C.sold | D.hidden |
A.dangerous | B.beautiful | C.rare | D.common |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Instead | D.Besides |
A.dreamland | B.wasteland | C.playground | D.park |
A.carefully | B.secretly | C.quickly | D.suddenly |
A.eat | B.find | C.water | D.grow |
A.before | B.after | C.since | D.for |
A.hearing | B.dreaming | C.speaking | D.dying |
A.knowledge | B.history | C.nature | D.culture |
A.moved | B.shocked | C.satisfied | D.annoyed |
A.begged | B.hated | C.failed | D.decided |
A.money | B.food | C.luck | D.help |
A.forgot | B.hoped | C.require | D.realize |
A.beneficial | B.unnecessary | C.huge | D.unimportant |
A.grass | B.flower | C.vegetable | D.forest |
A.difficult | B.easy | C.meaningless | D.excited |
A.order | B.challenge | C.deal | D.enjoyment |
A.experience | B.follow | C.understand | D.promise |
A.attention | B.devotion | C.operation | D.protection |
A.fight | B.work | C.unite | D.play |
3 . The snow was falling and the roads had become dangerous. The schools were dismissed early, but much to my surprise, my
When I got there, I discovered I wasn’t
Seeing my fellow donors honoring their own commitments, I realized why I was there. I lay back in my donor chair, ready to make a difference in the life of someone I would never
To be honest, I’d never really thought about why I donate. I just do it. But a few months ago, during one of my
My wife Karen is a
I wish I could say that this
Last week Karen gave blood and next week I’ll make my usual donation. I’ll
I really do feel
A.appointment | B.class | C.meeting | D.flight |
A.secret | B.balance | C.shape | D.word |
A.service | B.shopping | C.blood | D.care |
A.alone | B.welcome | C.late | D.lucky |
A.exposed | B.attached | C.applied | D.added |
A.examine | B.produce | C.collect | D.clean |
A.meet | B.forget | C.miss | D.recognize |
A.regular | B.unexpected | C.special | D.pleasant |
A.wisely | B.differently | C.hesitantly | D.carefully |
A.receiver | B.doctor | C.patient | D.donor |
A.or | B.but | C.and | D.for |
A.risk | B.customer | C.match | D.partner |
A.beyond | B.with | C.against | D.of |
A.honor | B.test | C.prize | D.race |
A.rank | B.sign | C.appear | D.remain |
A.clear | B.separate | C.lose | D.remove |
A.touch | B.affect | C.create | D.enrich |
A.child | B.stranger | C.hero | D.friend |
A.spend | B.save | C.kill | D.take |
A.empty | B.grateful | C.proud | D.nervous |
4 . The Road Less Travelled
Pennsylvania is one of the oldest states in America full of mysterious places. One of those places has been
My dad chose a 16-mile section of the road for us to ride. Part of it included an old and long tunnel(隧道)called the Sideling Hill Tunnel. To
After a two-hour drive, we reached the road. Then our bike trip started. It went smoothly.
As we approached the Sideling Hill Tunnel, I felt
When we entered the tunnel, the sound of our bikes
Whenever I am going through hardships in life, I remember this
A.occupied | B.abandoned | C.ruined | D.founded |
A.familiar | B.dangerous | C.strange | D.open |
A.explore | B.challenge | C.follow | D.track |
A.start | B.prepare | C.compete | D.arrive |
A.turned | B.moved | C.loaded | D.lifted |
A.content | B.nervous | C.comfortable | D.curious |
A.persuaded | B.believed | C.encouraged | D.forced |
A.active | B.energetic | C.silent | D.careful |
A.light | B.cellphone | C.camera | D.music |
A.got | B.rushed | C.spread | D.called |
A.appealing to | B.insisting on | C.waiting for | D.focusing on |
A.courage | B.pressure | C.expectation | D.honor |
A.quiet | B.bright | C.dark | D.perfect |
A.accident | B.past | C.story | D.trip |
A.hope | B.appreciation | C.interest | D.trust |
5 . Hybrid cars, also called hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), are cars that use more than one source of energy to run. They differ from the majority of cars on the road today in several ways. The main difference is that HEVs run on gasoline and electricity. An HEV car has a battery-powered motor as well as an engine that runs on gasoline.
A hybrid car is a bit more expensive to produce than a regular car even though its engine is smaller. The reason for the greater expense is that the engine is more complex. It has specialized mechanisms that allow it to operate using gasoline and electric power. It also contains a computer that works differently from those of regular cars. Even though it is more expensive to purchase, it costs less to own than gas-powered cars. When an HEV car is at a stoplight or going at a speed below 15 miles per hour, its special computer tells it to run just on electric power. When the computer senses that the car needs more power, it puts the gasoline engine back to work. The computer is constantly deciding whether the car will use electricity, gas, or a combination of the two.
Because the HEV has electric power to help it run, it uses much less fuel than most cars. In fact hybrid cars are the most fuel-efficient cars that exist today. They can get from 50 to 60 miles per gallon on average. The high mileage saves money for the car owner and conserves precious supplies of petroleum. Hybrid cars help the environment in other ways too. For example, when
the HEV is using electric power, it does not send out poisonous smoke that pollute the air.
Despite the differences between hybrid cars and regular cars, HEVs offer the same feel as regular cars. They handle the same way and speed up and stop in the same way too. HEVs, though, are generally smaller than gasoline-powered cars. Their rounded, aerodynamic frame helps add to their fuel efficiency but unfortunately does not add to the amount of space inside the vehicle.
1. Which statement best explains the characteristics of an HEV?A.Safe and reliable. | B.Expensive but long-lasting. |
C.Smaller engine, greater power. | D.High price, low carbon. |
A.the engine | B.the battery |
C.the computer | D.the driver |
A.To save energy. | B.To provide better service. |
C.To lower the expense of purchase. | D.To give the drivers a different feeling. |
A.A health report. | B.A science magazine. |
C.A vehicle advertisement. | D.A travel journal. |
6 . Empathy (同理心) is one of those strange qualities — something almost everyone wants, but few know how to truly give or receive it. In a world where self-satisfaction is emphasized, it is in short supply but high demand. This is all the more reason to teach the next generation what it means to have empathy for those around them.
What Is Empathy? — Many people confuse sympathy and empathy, but they are two distinct values. Empathy is not just the ability to understand someone's feelings; criminals often take advantage of people by appearing to understand their feelings and subsequently gaining their trust. Empathy is more than that. Not only is it the ability to recognize how someone feels, but it also values and respects the feelings of another person. It means treating others with kindness, dignity, and understanding.
Kids Need To See Adults Show Empathy — While some children are gifted with naturally kind hearts, in most cases kids need to see empathy modeled by the adults around them. It begins with the way parents relate to their children. Parents who show an interest in the things that matter to their kids and respond to emotions in a positive and caring way are teaching the skill of empathy.
Meet Emotional Needs — When children have their emotional needs met, two things happen. They learn how to meet the emotional needs of others and they are anchored in what they are receiving, meaning that they are secure enough to give to others when the need arises but first they need to receive. An empty jug cannot fill a cup.
It's a good idea to talk to kids about emotions and how other people experience them. Give their emotions names (for example, jealousy, anger, and love) and teach them that these are normal. Talk to them about how to handle emotions in a positive way and point out situations where other people are experiencing emotions. Teach them about respecting the emotions of others and show them how to act in a situation where a response is required.
1. Why is it that the next generation are taught to have empathy?A.Because people tend to center themselves. | B.Because everyone lacks empathy. |
C.Because empathy is a strange quality. | D.Because it's better to give than to receive. |
A.When a mathematician is calculating the area of a farmland. |
B.When a teacher is comforting a student about his failure in exams. |
C.When a criminal is cheating a victim. |
D.When a dancer is dancing to music. |
A.An empty jug is too small to hold a cup. |
B.It's a must to talk to kids about emotions. |
C.Adults should set an example to kids. |
D.Kids give empathy with their emotional needs met first. |
A.How to train kids to have empathy. |
B.How to distinguish sympathy and empathy. |
C.How to help kids finish empathy-related tasks. |
D.Whether kids can be trained to be more empathetic. |
7 . I believe even the smartest people have to work hard to achieve success. People make themselves into winners by their own
Many years ago, I took the head
I started doing anything I could to help them build a little
Six months after our defeat, we won our first game and our second, and continued to
A.tests | B.luck | C.efforts | D.nature |
A.operating | B.editing | C.consulting | D.coaching |
A.new | B.excellent | C.strong | D.successful |
A.cheer for | B.prepare for | C.help with | D.finish with |
A.realize | B.claim | C.permit | D.demand |
A.decision | B.attitude | C.conclusion | D.intention |
A.pride | B.culture | C.fortune | D.relationship |
A.leaders | B.partners | C.winners | D.learners |
A.risked | B.missed | C.considered | D.practiced |
A.expand | B.improve | C.relax | D.defend |
A.shame | B.burden | C.victory | D.favor |
A.chance | B.joy | C.concern | D.offer |
A.surprise | B.relate | C.interest | D.affect |
A.encouraged | B.observed | C.protected | D.impressed |
A.naturally | B.individually | C.calmly | D.differently |
8 . On the first day of fourth grade, my teacher, Mrs. Brown, told my class a story about her husband Rob, who is a brain cancer survivor. After what Mrs. Brown experienced with Robs’ illness, she decided to devote part of her life to an organization called Be head Strong, which works to support families with a member suffering from brain cancer.
Along with typical math and science, throughout the year, Mrs. Brown shared stories with us about people in Be Head Strong who had overcome some tough and unfair battles. Mrs. Brown never showed any sadness or confusion toward the disease. She instead spoke only with words of determination to find a cure. Whether news from Be Head Strong was good or bad, she always looked at the situation as an opportunity to improve and do more.
My parents taught me from a very young age that making wise choices with my money is important. I would always set aside most of my $ 2.50-a-week allowance. By the end of the school year, I had saved over one hundred dollars, $ 131.30 to be exact. One day was wondering what to do with it. I did not feel like any game or toy was worth the time I had spent saving. I thought about the stories Mrs. Brown told us, then I decided that was where I wanted my money to go.
As the last day of school approached, my mom helped me wrap the heart-shaped box full of dollars and coins. After all the other kids had left on the last day of school, I handed Mrs. Brown the present. As she opened it, I told her that I wanted the money to go to Be Head Strong to help people like Rob. She broke into tears and hugged me tightly.
People may not always realize how big of an influence one kind gesture can make. One teacher encouraged a decision in my life that has changed the way how I live.
1. What do we know about Mrs. Brown from paragraph 1?A.She had just survived a brain cancer. |
B.She lost her husband to a brain cancer. |
C.She founded a non-profit organization for brain cancer. |
D.She was devoted to helping people with brain cancer. |
A.Outgoing and organized. | B.Positive and delightful. |
C.Enthusiastic and patient. | D.Kind-hearted and strong-willed. |
A.The author thought the money was worth something more meaningful. |
B.The author’s parents were strict with him in buying games and toys. |
C.The author was old enough to get rid of games and toys. |
D.The author had no time to pick his favorite games and toys. |
A.A Teacher—a Role model. | B.A Teacher—A Life-long Learner. |
C.An Unforgettable Science lesson. | D.A Special Teacher and Her Life Story. |
9 . During World War II, William Powell served in Europe as a solider in the US Army. Golf was his hobby. He played at some of the most popular courses in Scotland. However, upon his return home, William Powell was discouraged to find that he wasn’t allowed to play golf at local courses because he was an African American. William Powell took a unique approach to solving his problem. He built his own golf course.
William Powell began the construction of the Clearview Golf Course in 1946. He moved rocks and spread grass seeds to build a golf course in Canton, Ohio. He convinced two African American doctors to invest in the course and continued to build it for the next year and a half. William Powell built it without the help of a designer. He did it while working at night as a security guard. In 1948, the Clearview Golf Course opened, and the business is still popular today.
In 1967, William Powell’s daughter, Renee, became a professional golfer on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour. Now, she serves as Head Professional at her father’s golf course. In 2001, the Clearview Golf Course was one of the 15 golf courses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s the only course owned, built, designed and run by African Americans. The Clearview Golf Course not only serves as a challenge to experienced golfers, but also provides an enjoyable round for those players who are new to the game.
In 2009, the Professional Golfers’ Association of America(PGA of America) honored William Powell with a Distinguished Service Award. William Powell, 92 years old, accepted the award politely. “I have had so many special things happen to me, because the golf sees no color,” he said.
1. Why was William Powell refused to play golf at local courses?A.He was a bad golfer. | B.He was a black man. |
C.He was a retired soldier. | D.He was a poor guard. |
A.was built with the help of a designer. | B.was built during World War II. |
C.was invested in by two doctors. | D.only serves experienced golfers. |
A.He died at the age of 92. | B.His contribution to golf is recognized. |
C.He built a golf course for black people only. | D.He was a native American. |
A.By time order . | B.By comparing facts. |
C.By space order. | D.By providing examples. |
10 . SYDNEY —Australian scientists have designed a system which uses microwaves to break down plastic into an environmentally friendly by-product.
Head of Electrical Engineering at Australia’s James Cook University, Prof. Mohan Jacob revealed on Thursday that by using microwaves, plastic waste can be converted into biochar(生物炭), charcoal that can be used as a soil conditioner.
“We are developing a processing room, which could process many kinds of plastic materials, up to 5 kilograms of waste,” Jacob said. “It will be a typical example system for the development of biochars from different types of plastics under various conditions.” Jacob explained that microwave energy is used to heat the plastic waste above 600 degrees centigrade within the custom-made room, where it ends up as a biochar, which can then be used to improve the properties of soil.
Currently underway is step one of the project, testing the room, after which, step two will involve improving the energy efficiency of the system and maximizing the yield of by-products. If all goes to plan, step three will be to construct a medium scale waste processing system which is customizable and can be installed remotely.
Jacob said that with the average person using 130 kg of plastic every year, there is an urgent need for developing better ways of processing it.
“Perhaps contrary to popular opinion, plastic is an indispensable material in modern life. It is cheap, competent, lightweight, and has many benefits like maintaining food quality and safety and preventing waste,” he said.
However, “abandoned plastics endanger our marine wildlife, and have begun to enter the food chain. There is an urgent need for developing technologies to recover plastic waste.”
1. How does the system function?A.Microwaves are used to produce plastic. |
B.Plastic waste is heated in the microwaves. |
C.Plastic waste is cut into pieces and buried into the soil. |
D.Microwaves change plastic waste into biochar by heating. |
A.Plastic consumption now is acceptable. |
B.Plastic should be abandoned in our life. |
C.The system of processing plastic has come into use. |
D.Finding better ways to deal with plastic waste is urgent. |
A.Make up for a loss in time. |
B.Find or regain lost possession. |
C.Extract or recycle an energy source for reuse. |
D.Return to a normal state of health, mind or strength. |
A.3 steps of processing plastic waste. |
B.A way of producing plastic products easily. |
C.A new system of breaking down plastic waste. |
D.A program designed for plastic use in the daily life. |