1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. When did David come back last night?

A．At 6:00 pm.

B．At 7:00 pm.

C．At 8:30 pm.

2. Why did David go out last night?

A．To watch a movie.

B．To read in a library.

C．To have some discussions.

3. What does David suggest the woman do?

A．Apply to work for the club.

B．Contact Lucy for more information.

C．Learn more about the neighborhood.

2 . —You rode a bike to work yesterday. Why didn’t you drive your car?
—Oh, it __________________ (repair) because of a flat tyre (爆胎). (所给词的适当形式填空)

3 . 根据课文内容填空

Could machines really develop human-like intelligence? And what would happen if they did? Would thinking machines work alongside humans or     1     the existence of humans? How would they be punished if they     2     crimes or even murdered humans? As we become more and more     3     on computers, some scientists are urging us to think about the dangers     4    by the advances in AI. Stephen Hawking, for example, warned, “The development of full artificial intelligence could     5    the end of the human race.

4 . 语法填空

Scientists have created plants that glow (发光) in the dark.     1     (hopeful), they will produce plants that can light up our lives. The scientists,     2     are from a university in the USA, hope their discovery could lead to plant lights     3    (replace)electric lights. Professor Michael Strano, lead author of the research, explained that his team wants to create sustainable (可持续的) light     4     (source) . He said, “The vision is to make a plant that will be used     5     a desk lamp-----a lamp that you don’t have to plug in (连接,通电). The light     6    (power) by the energy of the plant itself.”

The researchers     7     (get) the idea of lighting plants from fireflies. They examined the substance (物质) in fireflies that makes them glow. They put the substance into plants     8     (make) them glow. The scientists were able to make plants that glowed for nearly four hours. The research team tested the substance on     9     (leaf) of some vegetables. Professor Strano thinks plant lights will play     10     important part in our life. He said, “We think this is an idea whose time has come.”

5 . What’s the sentence pattern of “He was fond of drawing when he was yet a child.”?

A．simple sentence

B．compound sentence

C．complex sentence

6 . “Before 1066, in the land we now call Great Britain lived peoples belonging to two major language groups.” 主句的谓语是______

A．lived

B．call

C．belonging to

D．major

7 . In which city did the woman and John stay the longest?

A．Paris.

B．Rome.

C．Vienna.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

About 5,000 years ago, to escape the cold weather, the ancestors of the Liangzhu people settled around the Taihu region     1     they built a city, making     2     both the center of their culture and spiritual belief.

The Liangzhu ancient city was composed of the palace zone, the inner city and the outer city, and there     3     (exist) the City Wall serving as a boundary between the inner and the outer. It had nine gates, with one for pedestrians and the     4     (remain) eight water gates for travelers from the canal.

A complex multi-functional water management system was constructed on the northwest outskirts of the ancient city. Taking advantage of the natural terrain (地势), the system connected numerous valleys,     5     (adjust) river levels, dredging floods and providing security for the ancient city, its water transportation and daily water needs.

Jade (玉)     6     (refer) to as a significant material embodiment (具体化) of the Liangzhu Culture. There were different patterns and styles of jade, with abundant meanings     7     (symbolic) attached to them, such as distinguishing identities and showing social statuses.

In 1936, the remains of the Liangzhu ancient City were found     8     chance and the City was gradually brought to light. Now the unearthed ruins have gained the global     9     (recognize) and workers on the Liangzhu site are committed to combining modern technology with novel cultural creativity     10     (reconstruct) the ancient Liangzhu Culture.

9 . I was quite young when I married. My wife shared with me my love for animals and she got several ________ pets, including one cat.

The black cat was beautiful. We named him Pluto. I liked him best so that I often fed him alone. Our friendship ________ for several years, during which, however, my wife and my job ________ me. Gradually, ________ became my new friend; I became quick to ________; I forgot how to smile and laugh.

One night I came home quite late from the inn. Walking with ________ steps, I made my way with effort into the house. As I entered, I saw Pluto was trying to stay out of my way to ________ me, which made me angry beyond ________. I lifted my foot and gave him a heavy kick ________. The cat burst into a tragic scream, like a ________ cutting through the peaceful dark sky.

It seemed a ring ________ me. I followed up the cry, calling “Pluto”. No response. Turn on the light, and I found him, curled up below a chair. I felt regretful and ________, attempting to comfort it. No response. I knew I had made an ________ mistake.

I made my efforts to ________ him in my manner, feeding him alone and eventually quit drinking. Maybe sometimes some evil things inside ourselves pushed us to do wrong, but we must bear in mind that we ought to treasure what is ________ us accompanying us in our lives.

1.

A．adoptive

B．adorable

C．ambitious

D．adaptable

2.

A．started

B．appeared

C．lasted

D．passed

3.

A．left

B．claimed

C．beat

D．defeated

4.

A．regret

B．silence

C．music

D．wine

5.

A．adjust

B．anger

C．arrange

D．abandon

6.

A．smooth

B．flexible

C．stable

D．uncertain

7.

A．avoid

B．stop

C．bend

D．accuse

8.

A．actions

B．words

C．reason

D．reach

9.

A．constantly

B．purposely

C．intently

D．appropriately

10.

A．storm

B．thunder

C．rainbow

D．lightning

11.

A．awakening

B．striking

C．knocking

D．uplifting

12.

A．stressed

B．frightened

C．guilty

D．delicate

13.

A．unforgettable

B．unforgivable

C．unaffordable

D．unforeseen

14.

A．do away with

B．get away with

C．make up with

D．catch up with

15.

A．observing

B．assisting

C．impressing

D．surrounding

10 . We’re looking at the best Italian countryside escapes to help you find the ideal spot for your real Italian holiday.

Basilicata

Located in southern Italy, bordering Puglia, Basilicata holidays are all about wonderful hilltop towns waiting to be explored. Since this area is relatively unexplored, you’re in for untouched history at your fingertips. If you’re looking for a countryside escape off the beaten track, Basilicata offers an impressive mountain landscape.

Tuscany Countryside

Tuscany countryside holidays are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We’ve all seen photos of the rolling hills, vineyards, and hilltop towns, but believe us when we say that nothing prepares you for experiencing the unique beauty of the Italian countryside in Tuscany firsthand.

Umbria Countryside

For a true Italian countryside, a visit to Umbria is in order. The historic hill towns date back to the Etruscan era, with many structures remaining untouched and authentic. Umbria holidays offer smaller towns that hold tradition close to their hearts and long winding roads in between, where the silence of the countryside is unmatched in any other part of Italy.

Piedmont Countryside

Situated on the border of Switzerland and France, Piedmont is about as picturesque as the Italian countryside gets. It is surrounded by three sides of the Alps, proud of some of the biggest glaciers and highest peaks in Italy. The attractively vast vineyards and rolling green hills, as well as the luxurious lakes of Orta and Maggiore, Piedmont countryside holidays offer Italian beauty at its finest.

1. Which place best suits people who enjoy the scenery of ice?

A．Basilicata.

B．Tuscany Countryside.

C．Umbria Countryside.

D．Piedmont Countryside.

2. In both Basilicata and Umbria Countryside visitors can see ________.

A．something untouched for exploration.	B．large areas of vineyards.
C．rolling hills and hilltop towns.	D．the photos of small towns.

3. Whom is the passage mainly intended for?

A．Adventurers exploring the unknown.	B．Customers wanting to enjoy grape wine.
C．Tourists searching for countryside holidays.	D．Researchers digging for ancient architecture.