第一节 单项填空 从Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ、Ｄ四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1. Writing in your diary every day is _____ good habit, which can help you make _____
progress in writing.
A. a, / B. a, a C. /, / D. /, a
2. ______ can be seen from his face, my father is quite satisfied with my final scores.
A. That B. As C. It D. Which
3. ______ I was surprised at ______ her positive attitude towards life after losing her legs.
A. How, is B. That, was C. What, were D. What, was 4. Looking at the beautiful vase , he could not help saying, “_____”. A. Nothing could be more remarkable B. The more , the better
C. Anything is possible D. Something is better than
nothing
5. Be ready for the job interview, _____ you may miss the good opportunity.
A. and B. then C. or D. so
6. _____ many times, but he still doesn’t know how to operate the machine properly. A. Although I have shown him B. I have shown him
C. Having been shown D. Having shown
7. Realizing that he would be late for school, little Tom had ___of the bread prepared by Mum
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and hurried out.
A. nothing B. all C. neither
D. none
8. When asked to try on new coats of different colors and styles, few men have the _____ with this treatment.
A. patience B. interest C. decision D.
Preference
9. Even though it is at least 20 years _____ we got to know, I can’t forget the scene_____ we were introduced to each other.
A. that , where B. when, in which C. since , when D.
since, where
10. It’s his fault, not mine. I’d shoot myself _____ I apologized to him. A. after B. until C. before D. unless
11. He said that not until the wheat died from the lack of water_____ how serious the drought was.
A. did the villagers realize B. the villagers realized C. the villagers did realize D. realized the villagers
12. _____ her mother after being separated for 20 years, she couldn’t help, even though she tried not to, ______.
A. Seen, crying B. To see, cry C. Seeing , crying D. Having seen, crying
13. ---Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to the zoo? ----Sorry, I’m new here. ----Oh.______.
A. Thanks anyway B. My pleasure C. Never mind D. No problem
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14. The doctor advised me to go on a diet because I _____ weight during the last
two months.
A. put on B. have put on C. had put on D. would put on 15. People should think about _____ they can have a positive influence on the planet. A. why B. that C. what D. how
第二节 完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I woke up the other day to find that 10 inches of freshly fallen snow was waiting for me outside my door. The flakes were still __16__ heavily too. I didn’t want my little dogs _17__ in it, so I reluctantly __18__ on my heavy coat and grabbed the snow shovel to make a __19__. I had only gotten a bit done, however, _20_ the handle of my old snow shovel __21__ with a “snap”. Laughing and shaking my head, I _22_ to wait out the storm for a while.
It was late in the afternoon when the snow finally __23__ and I trudged(跋涉) over to my Dad’s house to borrow his shovel and _24__ again. By then the 10 inches of snow had turned into a foot and a half. I started out slow setting a steady __25__ and stopping to rest whenever my back started to ache. After a while, though, the __26__ finally broke and the sun peeked out to __27__ me on. The work seemed a lot easier then even though it was still __28__. I even sang a few Christmas carols and __29__ while I cleared out the drives, cleaned off the cars, and shoveled out the paths. After an hour of hard work the job was finally done. _30_, I let the child that still lives __31__ of me fall back into the snow and _32_ a snow angel for the angels in Heaven to see. It felt good walking back to my house after a job well done. It felt even better 33__ around at this wonderful world of white.
I don’t know why life sometimes gives us spring days and sometimes dumps a ton of snow in us. I do know, __34_, that we can pray, laugh, love, and choose _35__ through it all.
16. A. falling B. floating C. piling D. flying 17. A. missing B. running C. hiding D. drowning 18. A. pulled B. dragged C. drew D. pushed 19. A. difference B. discovery C. path D. snowman 20. A. until B. when C. once D. as 21. A. crashed B. bent C. slipped D. broke 22. A. decided B. hoped C. continued D. hesitated 23. A. disappeared B. froze C. stopped D. melted 24. A. clear B. try C. check D. think 25. A. development B. rate C. step D. pace 26. A. clouds B. shovel C. sky D. trees 27. A. overlook B. cheer C. shine D. watch 28. A. heavy B. cold C. warm D. bright
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29. A. danced 30. A. Laughing 31. A. outside 32. A. catch 33. A. looking 34. A. anyway 35. A. fate
B. jumped C. stopped D. smiled B. Crying C. Resting D. Wandering B. inside C. beyond D. above B. find C. make D. pretend
B. walking C. turning D. wondering B. still C. then D. however B. determination C. joy D. luck
第三节：阅读理解
认真阅读下列短文， A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A
Would you like to know how to properly shake hands with strangers when necessary for the best impression?
Then listen closely. I’ll show you what certain handshakes mean and what you can do to give a handshake with the best impression.
A person who is confident gives a firm handshake.
Someone who is nervous or shy gives a wilted (畏畏缩缩) handshake. Now here are some wonderful tips to give an excellent handshake that makes people trust, respect or like you.
1. Smile while shaking hands, but don’t smile for too long becasue it might let the other think you are not smart.
2. Make eye contact for around three seconds while shaking hands. Don’t look too powerfully, nor too long into their eyes.
3. If you’re sitting down, stand up to show respect when shaking hands except when you’re eating. Remaining seated while shaking hands may give the impression
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that you’re not interested in them, and will probably get them angry.
4. If you have sweaty hands, wipe out the sweat before shaking hands. 5. Hold out your arm outward to show them your enthusiasm and confidence. 6. Your palm should come in contact with their palm. It proves that you’re not hiding anything.
7. Don’ t hold their hands too hard. Shake hands firmly, but don’t give too much pressure.
36. Why is it important to give a stranger an excellent handshake?
A. Because it can prove that you are a confident person. B. Because it can show that you are not nervous or shy.
C. Because it can cause the stranger to trust, respect or like you. D. Because it can tell the stranger that you are polite. 37. While shaking hands, you ________.
A. should not look at the stranger C. should do it firmly look into people’s eyes
38. What will probably get people angry when shaking hands?
A. Sitting down. C. Staying aside.
B. Standing up. D. Remaining in sight.
B. should smile for about five seconds
D. should always
39. Which statement is Not Right according to the text?
A. A firm handshake shows your confidence.
B. It’s all right to keep seated when people shake hands with you at dinner. C. People will consider you enthusiastic if you have a sweaty hand. D. Smile makes a good handshake.
B
NASA has opened the door to the next generation of space discovery by announcing great plans for a base for humans to live on the surface of the moon forever.
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