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Having reached the highest point of our route according to plan, we discovered something the map had not told us. It was impossible to climb down into the Kingo valley. The river lay deep between mountain sides that were almost vertical(垂直).We couldn’t find any animal tracks, which usually show the best way across country, and the slopes were covered so thickly with bushes that we could not see the nature of the ground. We had somehow to break through to the river which would give us our direction out of the mountains into the inhabited lowlands. Our guide cut a narrow path through the bushes with his long knife and we followed in single file. Progress was slow. Then, when we thought we had really reached the river, we found ourselves instead on the edge of a cliff with a straight drop of 1,000 feet to the water below. We climbed back up the slope and began to look for another way down. We climbed slipped, sweated and scratched our hands to pieces and finally arrived at the river. Happily we came downhill along its bank without having to cut our way. However, after a few miles the river entered a steep-sided gap between rocks and suddenly dropped thirty-five feet over a waterfall. There was no path alongside it and no way round it. Then one of the guides saw a way of overcoming the difficulty. There was a fallen tree lying upside down over the waterfall with its leafy top resting on the opposite bank below the falls. Without hesitation he climbed down the slippery trunk to show us how easy it was. Having got to the fork of the tree, he moved hand over hand along a branch for four or five feet with his legs hanging in space, then he dropped onto the flat bank the other side, throwing his arms in the air like a footballer who has scored goal, and cheerfully waving us on. 74.Having reached the highest point on their route, the travelers expected to be able to . A.track animals to the river B.put away the maps they had been using C.come near to the river from a different direction D.get down to the river without much difficulty. 75.The travelers wanted to get to the river because . A.it would lead them to the waterfall B.it would show them which way to go C.it was the only possible way out of the mountains D.it was a quicker way than going over the mountains 76.One reason why the travelers took so long to get to the river was that . A.it was too hot to move quickly B.there was no proper path C.they all tried to go different ways D.they could not follow the animal tracks 77.To get past the waterfall the guide had to . A.use a fallen tree as a kind of bridge B.cross the river above the waterfall C.slide down a steep river bank D.swing across the river from a high branch |
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小题1:D 小题2:C 小题3:B 小题4:A |
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三、完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从34-48各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中,选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。 If we really want to be happy, why do we complain all the time in our daily life? We can be active in our life by setting goals and going 34 what we want. But if we’re always expressing complaints, we can not really live 35 . If you don’t believe me, 36 how many times you complain about something or other in one day. Whether it is being stuck in traffic, being bothered by the weather, or whatever it is, there are endless 37 where you can find a reason to complain. But it’s not just outside circumstances 38 we complain about. We also complain about 39 . We complain constantly that we don’t have enough time, that we don’t have enough money and that we’re not 40 enough, cool enough, or just enough. Most of us have experienced plenty of unpleasantness 41 complaining about things we can’t control, so do I. And I 42 really thought about it much until I found the website about “living in a complaint-free world”, which 43 my attitude towards life. Imagine how 44 you would be if you simply stopped being a complainer. 45 of what you complain of is outside of your control anyway. 46 , it is no use thinking about something you have no power to change. When you 47 that you’re complaining, stop and ask yourself if you would rather complain, or be happy. In our daily life, we have many choices. As Dale Carnegie puts it, any fool can criticize and complain but it takes character and 48 for the wise persons to live a complaint-free and happy life. 34. A. without B. against C. after D. over 35. A. effectively B. normally C. casually D. honestly 36. A. scan B. evaluate C. witness D. count 37. A. effects B. cases C. consequences D. anecdotes 38. A. that B. which C. where D. what 39. A. yourselves B. themselves C. oneself D. ourselves 40. A. clumsy B. attractive C. neat D. awesome 41. A. due to B. in addition to C. by means of D. in spite of 42. A. ever B. even C. never D. once 43. A. reflected B. strengthened C. abandoned D. changed 44. A. awkward B. confident C. awful D. cheerful 45. A. Few B. Little C. Much D. Many 46. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Anyway 47. A. guarantee B. determine C. realize D. recommend 48. A. dignity B. self-control C. judgement D. affection |
What do you think of British people and American people? You might think that there are no differences between the people in the two countries. After all they speak the same language, don"t they? But if you ask a British or an American person, the differences are quite great. What do British people think Americans are like? The British think Americans are very strange. They make a lot of noise and they laugh too loudly. They are rich, and they only think about money. But the British do say that Americans are kind, friendly people. They are happy to help you if you are in trouble. What do Americans think of the British? Well, they think the British are cold and very unfriendly. They are not interested in success or in making lots of money. They think Britain is the best country in the world. They look down upon other countries. But Americans say that the British are quite good workers. They are brave and honest. And in time of trouble they face difficulties happily. You can see that these ideas can cause misunderstanding between the British and Americans. But when American and British people become friends, they usually find things are not as bad as they expected. 根据文章内容,选择正确答案: 74. What do you think of the differences between British and American people? A. Their differences are very small. B. The differences are very great. C. There are no differences between them. D. Some people think there are, but some people don’t think so. 75. What do the British think Americans are like? A. They are strange but friendly. B. They are poor. C. They are rich but unfriendly. D. They are happy in trouble. 76. The American and British people usually get along quite well ____. A. when misunderstanding is caused between them B. once they become friends C. after they fight D. when they help each other |
People living in the UK take quite a few holidays abroad and in this country each year. Choices made about where to go, how to get there and what to do while there can either benefit or harm the environment. While on holiday Many of the things you can do to be greener on holiday will be the same things you can do at home—but there are also some extra things too, like avoiding gifts made from endangered plants and animals. Here are some suggestions: ●Making the most of locally produced food and drink, and local activities and attractions will support people in the area you are visiting and reduce the need for further environmental influence from transport; ●Switching off any air conditioning, heating and lights will help reduce climate change effect; ●Save water—some countries suffer from water shortages and saving water can help avoid damage to our natural habitats. Endangered species Some gifts and foods available in some countries can be made from endangered plants or animals. Check before you buy, but if in doubt, avoid animal and plant gifts. More details of the types of products to avoid and illegal trade hotspots can be found on the Souvenir Alert webpage. Making a positive contribution to the place you are visiting There are ways in which your holiday can help support local people and the environment; ●There are many opportunities to volunteer and help with projects that conserve and improve natural habitats; ●When you are away, or if you are looking for somewhere to visit, you can support projects or attractions which protect wildlife, such as nature reserves and conservation projects. 60.According to the passage, we can ________ to help reduce climate change effect. A.save electricity B.buy local food and drink C. make good use of water D.go around on foot 61.We should check the gifts and foods before buying because ________. A.sometimes they are of poor quality B.they may not be typical local products C. some of them will do harm to our health D.they may be made from endangered animals or plants 62.We can infer from the passage that ________. A.it is not easy for people to travel abroad B.not everyone can tell an illegal souvenir C. green holidays have been accepted by people D.volunteer work is a must for protecting natural habitats 63.The passage is mainly about ________. A.travel dos and don’ts B.the harm done to the environment C. greener choices for holiday D.tips on protecting endangered species |
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。 When I was in the 8th grade in Ohio, a girl named Helen in my class had a terrible accident. As she was 31 to the bus in order not to miss it, she slipped on the ice and fell under the back wheels of the bus. She 32 the accident but was paralyzed from the waist down. I went to see her, in my 13-year-old 33 thinking that she wouldn’t live 34 from then on. Over the years, I 35 and didn’t think much about Helen after that. Three years ago, in Florida, my oldest son was hit by a car while riding his bike, 36 a terrible brain injury. While I was looking after my son, a lady who said she was the hospital’s social worker called. It was a (an) 37 trying (难受的) day. I burst into tears for no reason and rang 38 . A short time 1ater, a beautiful woman, in a wheelchair, 39 into my son’s room with a box of 40 . After 16 years, I still 41 Helen. She smiled, handed me the tissues and hugged me. I told her who I was, and after we both went through the shock of that, she began to tell me about 42 since we last saw each other. She married, had children and got her degree so that she 43 the path for those people who were less 44 than her. She told me that if there was anything she could give me, it would be 45 . Looking at this wonderful, giving person, I felt 46 . But I also felt the first hope I had since learning that my son was 47 . From this person that I thought would have no 48 of life, I learned that where there is life, there is hope. My son miraculously (神奇的) 49 and we moved north, but I owe Helen 50 that I can never repay.
小题1: | A.walking | B.riding | C.running | D.driving |
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小题2: | A.lived | B.survived | C.existed | D.escaped |
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小题3: | A.mind | B.brain | C.head | D.thought |
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小题4: | A.equally | B.calmly | C.quietly | D.normally |
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小题5: | A.studied | B.moved | C.worked | D.1ived |
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小题6: | A.suffering | B.causing | C.bearing | D.catching |
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小题7: | A.normally | B.particularly | C.necessarily | D.eventually |
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小题9: | A.ran | B.walked | C.rolled | D.moved |
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小题10: | A.tissues | B.presents | C.pills | D.candies |
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小题11: | A.realized | B.knew | C.recognized | D.reminded |
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小题12: | A.her life | B.her son | C.her family | D.her work |
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小题13: | A.clear | B.smooth | C.clean | D.open |
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小题14: | A.rich | B.healthy | C.strong | D.fortunate |
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小题15: | A.money | B.hope | C.pity | D.medicine |
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小题16: | A.small | B.pitiful | C.weak | D.shameless |
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小题17: | A.admitted | B.beaten | C.hurt | D.hospitalized |
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小题18: | A.use | B.value | C.meaning | D.quality |
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小题19: | A.treated | B.worsened | C.relieved | D.recovered |
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小题20: | A.some money | B.some tissues | C.a debt | D.a hope |
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Identifying young people with the potential to be great athletes has become a serious, business around the world. Many countries, including Australia, have sophisticated(复杂) programs for identifying and nurturing(培养) talent. The AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) already runs a program that identifies potential winners starting from the age of 12 based on their physical and physiological(生理的) abilities. Could genetics improve these programs? The problem is that no one gene test is ever going to do an accurate job of identifying someone with the physical attributes of a sporting champion, says Professor North. "We can think of the elite athlete as what I"d call a complex phenotype(表现型)," she says. “There are going to be a large number of different genes involved. Any one single test is unlikely to be highly predictive.” Professor Peter Fricker, director of the AIS, agrees. Although he is intrigued in the possibilities of genetic testing, he says using such tests to identify athletes would be difficult. "The feeling I have is that it won"t be that easy," he says. "Talent selection is not just about your genes." Since 2004, the AIS has been forbidden by government from any involvement in genetic work, including genetic testing. But Professor Fricker thinks that is likely to change in the near future. "There"s been a shift in view more recently," he says. When it does, the AIS will resume its work on the genetics of sports performance, Professor Fricker says. They would be particularly interested in looking for more genes that might help shape elite performance, but also for genes that increase the risk of injury. Last year, the Human Genetics Society of Australasia issued a position statement on gene testing for sport, after concerns that people could use tests to steer children into particular sports. “The Human Genetics Society thinks there are not enough data to use these tests for determining what sport kids should do,” said Professor David Thorburn, president of the society. He stressed that genetic tests should not be performed on children, except in very specific medical circumstances. 57.The aim of the AIS’s program is to . A.predict how genes are connected with injuries B.find potential great athletes C.find out what qualities a professor has through gene tests D.turn an athlete into a champion by transferring genes 58.By saying “Talent selection is not just about your genes”, Fricker means . A.effort is more important than genes in most cases B.you can’t choose an athlete just depending on genes C.to research one’s genes takes a long time D.most people don’t believe in genetic tests 59.The underlined word “resume” in Para. 7 can be replaced by . A.stopB.complete C.reduce D.continue. 60.What’s Professor David Thorburn’s attitude towards genetic tests? A.Genetic tests have a negative effect on children. B.Genetic tests, under certain conditions, can be conducted on children. C.Genetic tests can reduce the risk of athletes’ injuries. D.People could use genetic tests to decide what sport kids should take. |
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