1 . There is growing interest in East Japan Railway Co. ltd, one of the six companies, created out of the privatized national railway system. In an industry lacking exciting growth
In a plan called “Station Renaissance” that it
The company also plans to introduce
A.perspectives | B.outlooks | C.prospects | D.spectacles |
A.creatively | B.originally | C.authentically | D.initially |
A.displayed | B.demonstrated | C.embarked | D.unveiled |
A.go beyond | B.set out | C.come around | D.spread over |
A.applications | B.enterprises | C.functions | D.performances |
A.districts | B.vicinities | C.resorts | D.locations |
A.acquired | B.purchased | C.presided | D.attained |
A.lodgers | B.tenants | C.dwellers | D.boarders |
A.for | B.in | C.of | D.as |
A.figures | B.exhibits | C.convinces | D.speculates |
A.deprives | B.retrieves | C.spares | D.exempts |
A.conjunction | B.convenience | C.department | D.ornament |
A.delegated | B.designated | C.devoted | D.dedicated |
A.clever | B.smart | C.ingenious | D.intelligent |
A.checking | B.gathering | C.holding | D.accommodating |
A.as | B.for | C.with | D.of |
A.but for | B.as well as | C.instead of | D.more than |
A.unique | B.single | C.unitary | D.only |
A.devices | B.instruments | C.readers | D.examiners |
A.reduce | B.narrow | C.dwarf | D.shrink |
2 . Pooja Rani entered the boxing area at age 18 all thanks to her coach Sanjay Kumar. However, even with much
She won the National Youth Boxing Championship (锦标赛) in 2009, which
Unstoppable as she was, her wins came to a
A.attention | B.guidance | C.assistance | D.encouragement |
A.approve of | B.go over | C.take in | D.turn up |
A.at will | B.in secret | C.at ease | D.in person |
A.word | B.warning | C.reward | D.praise |
A.confident | B.hopeful | C.fond | D.certain |
A.leave | B.favor | C.keep | D.mind |
A.common | B.strict | C.severe | D.vital |
A.discussions | B.demands | C.efforts | D.quarrels |
A.convince | B.remind | C.advise | D.force |
A.pushed | B.threw | C.knocked | D.beat |
A.missed | B.bagged | C.expected | D.targeted |
A.anxious | B.celebrated | C.qualified | D.ready |
A.pause | B.point | C.head | D.close |
A.forgotten | B.backed | C.questioned | D.approached |
A.stage | B.board | C.show | D.track |
A.recovered | B.responded | C.returned | D.recalled |
A.prepared | B.inspired | C.urged | D.enabled |
A.desire | B.earn | C.deserve | D.accept |
A.even | B.broad | C.winding | D.steep |
A.generally | B.obviously | C.merely | D.truly |
3 . An elephant was rescued in southern India after falling into a well. It
The elephant had
Locals from the village alerted authorities about the
Forest officials brought in a crane (吊车) to
The area where the rescue happened has had some
Open wells and ditches (壕沟) in elephant migratory
Least we can do is
A.cost | B.spent | C.took | D.brought |
A.exactly | B.frequently | C.obviously | D.roughly |
A.run | B.wandered | C.slid | D.stolen |
A.barrier | B.sign | C.way | D.top |
A.hidden | B.fallen | C.excited | D.trapped |
A.eat | B.drink | C.stay | D.feed |
A.protect | B.free | C.warm | D.calm |
A.move off | B.rise up | C.get back | D.give out |
A.suspect | B.safety | C.condition | D.freedom |
A.scared | B.sucked | C.blew | D.attacked |
A.faults | B.privileges | C.experience | D.difficulty |
A.Uncovered | B.Unfolded | C.Unrelated | D.Newly-built |
A.chance | B.threat | C.extinction | D.practice |
A.expansive | B.effective | C.impressive | D.progressive |
A.groups | B.fields | C.reserves | D.routes |
A.reaching | B.extending | C.ranging | D.marching |
A.destroy | B.construct | C.repair | D.cover |
A.fed | B.operated | C.monitored | D.adopted |
A.wounded | B.healthy | C.hungry | D.thirsty |
A.Credits | B.Fruits | C.Benefits | D.Interests |
4 . It was the day of the big cross-country run. Students from seven different primary schools in and around the small town were warming up. I looked around and
What was wrong? He had worked so hard for this event! I quickly searched for the school’s
David had a brain
I came up to David and
A.gradually | B.temporarily | C.finally | D.quietly |
A.friends | B.partners | C.schoolmates | D.children |
A.walk | B.run | C.go | D.leave |
A.adviser | B.headmaster | C.doctor | D.coach |
A.care for | B.laugh at | C.worry about | D.take in |
A.wanted | B.agreed | C.decided | D.informed |
A.injury | B.disease | C.activity | D.image |
A.best | B.least | C.most | D.worst |
A.unnecessary | B.unusual | C.possible | D.natural |
A.hours | B.days | C.shorter | D.longer |
A.danger | B.threat | C.challenges | D.risks |
A.body | B.power | C.support | D.determination |
A.awarded | B.rewarded | C.encouraged | D.touched |
A.participate in | B.break off | C.take charge of | D.sign up for |
A.paused | B.stopped | C.delayed | D.started |
A.lay | B.sat | C.fell | D.dropped |
A.sank | B.beat | C.hurt | D.died |
A.board | B.call | C.sport | D.match |
A.finished | B.smiled | C.left | D.abandoned |
A.monitored | B.searched | C.crossed | D.observed |
5 . The secrets of long life
A long healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good
Sardinians
Why do they live so long?
These Sardinians also benefit from their
Adventists
The study found that the Adventists’ habit of consuming beans, soy milk, tomatoes, and other fruits
Okinawans
The first thing you notice about Ushi Okushima is her
With an average life expectancy of 78 years for men and 86 years for women, Okinawans are among the world’s longest lived people. This is undoubtedly due in part to Okinawans warm and
A lean diet of food grown on the island and a philosophy of
A.habits | B.parents | C.efforts | D.secrets |
A.Companion | B.Lifestyle | C.Environment | D.Birthplace |
A.unique | B.fantastic | C.genetic | D.religious |
A.curious about | B.connected with | C.fond of | D.senior to |
A.Inheritance | B.Gene | C.Nutrition | D.Peace |
A.accepted | B.evaluated | C.increased | D.lowered |
A.surprisingly | B.originally | C.unexpectedly | D.miserably |
A.dressing | B.identification | C.laugh | D.expression |
A.proposes | B.assumes | C.jokes | D.denies |
A.Aggressive | B.Violent | C.Disorderly | D.Predictable |
A.changing | B.inviting | C.extreme | D.tropical |
A.suffering from | B.overcoming | C.free from | D.recovering |
A.moderation | B.feasibility | C.evolution | D.identification |
A.wealth | B.hardship | C.orphan | D.harmony |
A.died of | B.satisfied | C.experienced | D.kept off |
6 . We live in a world increasingly dominated by science. Since elementary school, I have always
Before I entered the classroom, I was
A young man in jeans, Mr. Jones — “but you can call me Rob” — was far from the white-haired, buttoned-up old man I had
It
A.chosen | B.evaluated | C.favored | D.avoided |
A.formulas | B.puzzles | C.challenges | D.innovations |
A.automatically | B.consciously | C.accurately | D.impatiently |
A.reason | B.answer | C.method | D.direction |
A.surprise | B.experience | C.incident | D.adventure |
A.hopeful | B.confident | C.doubtful | D.nervous |
A.supposedly | B.mistakenly | C.naturally | D.previously |
A.unique | B.common | C.different | D.strange |
A.mentioned | B.encountered | C.expected | D.missed |
A.engaged | B.tested | C.persuaded | D.invited |
A.choices | B.abilities | C.obstacles | D.doubts |
A.objective | B.effective | C.encouraging | D.appealing |
A.confused | B.struck | C.warned | D.convinced |
A.pride | B.concern | C.assessment | D.prejudice |
A.open | B.strong | C.sharp | D.ready |
7 . When Warrick Dunn was a sophomore(大二学生), he led his team to the state championship. When he was a senior, his mother
It’s a lot of
His
A.fell ill | B.dropped in | C.passed away | D.came off |
A.weight | B.gravity | C.insurance | D.virtue |
A.hatched | B.handled | C.financed | D.calculated |
A.However | B.Anyhow | C.Hence | D.Besides |
A.debts | B.contracts | C.negotiations | D.responsibilities |
A.dreams | B.occupations | C.potentials | D.sessions |
A.league | B.effort | C.license | D.venue |
A.declined | B.struggled | C.continued | D.afforded |
A.small | B.abrupt | C.naughty | D.elegant |
A.homesick | B.healthy | C.proud | D.bold |
A.status | B.greatness | C.independence | D.insight |
A.Mysterious | B.Critical | C.Overcrowded | D.Unfavorable |
A.leadership | B.moderation | C.participation | D.drive |
A.inspire | B.urge | C.require | D.threaten |
A.bound | B.convenient | C.thankful | D.celebrated |
8 . There are about fifteen hundred languages in the world.
But only a few of them are very
Is it easy or difficult to learn English? Different people may have different
“Learn English in six month, or your
The only language that seems easy to learn is the mother tongue. We should remember that we all learned our own language well when we were
So it is hard to say that learning English is easy, because a good command of English
A.difficult | B.important | C.necessary | D.easy |
A.native | B.foreign | C.useful | D.mother |
A.questions | B.problems | C.ideas | D.answers |
A.found | B.watched | C.noticed | D.known |
A.knowledge | B.time | C.money | D.English |
A.make | B.help | C.let | D.allow |
A.spelling | B.grammar | C.English | D.pronunciation |
A.happens | B.knows | C.seems | D.feel |
A.students | B.children | C.babies | D.grown-ups |
A.Imagine | B.Mind | C.Do | D.Think of |
A.using | B.thinking | C.trying | D.practicing |
A.time | B.money | C.language | D.practice |
A.depends | B.tries | C.has | D.takes |
A.uses | B.takes | C.gets | D.costs |
A.do | B.work | C.help | D.master |
9 . Reading involves looking at illustrative symbols and expressing mentally the sounds and ideas they represent. Concepts of reading have changed
These authorities
Many adults, although they have the ability to read, have never read a book in its
A.specifically | B.dramatically | C.abstractly | D.ridiculously |
A.understanding | B.translating | C.defining | D.substituting |
A.involves | B.concentrates | C.specializes | D.analyzes |
A.opinions | B.effects | C.manners | D.functions |
A.view | B.look | C.reassure | D.agree |
A.support | B.argue | C.attempt | D.compete |
A.interpreting | B.saying | C.reciting | D.reading |
A.in addition to | B.for example | C.according to | D.such as |
A.completely | B.carefully | C.publicly | D.actually |
A.part | B.whole | C.standard | D.straight |
A.applied | B.granted | C.classified | D.graded |
A.instructive | B.doubtful | C.certain | D.complicated |
A.strike | B.illustrate | C.define | D.unlock |
A.purposes | B.degrees | C.stages | D.steps |
A.On the other hand | B.In short | C.By the way | D.So far |
10 . People are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Purchasing property that is environmentally responsible is a good investment for those who are
If everything goes according to plan, Dockside Green will be a
Energy efficiency is one of the
Planners of eco-communities such as Dockside Green must take the
Dockside residents will be encouraged to take advantage of a mini transport system and buy into the community’s car share program. Finally, plans are underway for a high-tech heating system that will use
Dockside residents will
A.ashamed of | B.concerned about | C.connected with | D.proud of |
A.scene | B.memory | C.focus | D.diet |
A.harmonious | B.digital | C.crowded | D.self-sufficient |
A.put aside | B.belong to | C.consist of | D.make up |
A.natural | B.mixed | C.historic | D.fancy |
A.animals | B.pesticides | C.consumers | D.conferences |
A.top | B.embarrassing | C.global | D.questionable |
A.convenience | B.advantage | C.protection | D.impact |
A.for fear that | B.so that | C.because | D.although |
A.However | B.In particular | C.Therefore | D.In addition |
A.image | B.future | C.label | D.decoration |
A.emissions | B.accidents | C.unemployment | D.crime |
A.traditional | B.man-made | C.renewable | D.enough |
A.result from | B.refer to | C.contribute to | D.benefit from |
A.desirable | B.reliable | C.recyclable | D.imaginary |