1、每小题1分,满分15分)请认真阅读下面各题,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。21.Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, only today is a gift, and that is _ we call it present.A. how B. when C. why D. where【答案】C22.The whole nation is struggling to work out an inexpensive _ effective solution to smog.A. yet B.
2、 still C. or D. though【答案】A23.She runs on average about 15 miles a day every day, _ the circumstances.A. whatever B. wherever C. whichever D. however24.When we have a chance to travel, we tend to _ as many sights into the trip as we can- seven countries in ten days, for example.A. squeeze B. sneeze
3、C. subscribe D. substitute25.Lack of sleep _ lead to weakened immunity and memory, and also slow physical growth.A. shall B. must C. should D. can【答案】D26.Abraham set himself up in front of his daughter, hands _ her hair, and was close to tears, reluctant to tear himself from her.A. to toy with B. to
4、yed with C. toying with D. being toyed with27.Recently, a programmer criticized the “996” work schedule _ employees work from 9 am to 9 pm, 6 days a week, with the prospect of ending up in an intensive care unit.A. where B. when C. which D. whose28.While his approach was a complete _ from establishe
5、d practices, the result was satisfactory.A. separation B. prohibition C. departure D. judgment29.Most spending that results in debt is like a drug: a quick hit of pleasure that _, only to drag you down for years to come.A. takes off B. wears off C. sets off D. shows off【答案】B30.US slang is hugely _ t
6、hanks to the many different ethnic groups that have settled in the country.A. delicate B. dynamic C. diverse D. desperate31.Im burnt out as Ive been working on my essay all the time. _. Youll surely make it.A. Dont put on airs B. Give me a breakC. Dont get on my nerve D. Hang in there32.Decades ago,
7、 scientists believed that how the brain develops when you are a kid _ determines your brain structure for the rest of your life.A. sooner or later B. more or less C. to and from D. up and down33.After she became ill, I felt _ with hershe was cheery while I felt gloomy.A. out of tune B. out of breath
8、 C. out of curiosity D. out of mind34.When you are absorbed in a book or simply trying to rest, it seems that the phone _ continuously, destroying your momentary peace.A. rings B. has been ringing C. rang D. is ringing35.Id advise anyone to put aside a proportion of their earnings _.A. nothing great
9、 is easy B. nothing comes from nothingC. a bad penny always turns up D. a penny saved is a penny earned第二节: 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的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。I spent my childhood collecting and pressing four-leaf clovers(三叶草) into books at my mothers house. I _36_ books like the
10、 complete works of Shakespeare. In the end, I slipped my _37_ into anything I could find, even cookbooks.A few years ago, in Nova Scotia, my husband and I pulled off the road for a _38_. The ground was thick with clover. Some had four, five, even six _39_. I lined them up on the picnic table to _40_
11、 as my husband, never yet having found one four-leaf clover, _41_ with awe.Two summers back, in the Munich airport, I picked a tiny four-leaf clover. On the way home, my husband and I were _42_ to first-class seats. Friends thought we owed our good luck to the clover. I think its more _43_ that we w
12、ere transferred because a flight cancellation left us _44_ between two cities and a(n) _45_ customer service representative took pity on us.Some people believe the luck is lost _46_ the four-leaf clover is shown to somebody else, while others think the luck _47_ if it is given away. I feel lucky to
13、find the clovers so often, but I dont think they influence my life any more than it does to _48_ anything a little special. Think about that momentary _49_ between you and a friend or a stranger, as you all bend forward to _50_ at a rare find.People often ask how I do it. Well, I love clover. I have
14、 a habit of _51_ my fingers across a patch(小块土地), momentarily _52_ the individuals, which brings the _53_ ones into focus. Thats the _54_: simply move your hand across a thick patch, letting the clovers reveal themselves. Appreciate the ones that have only three leaves. _55_ things are beautiful too
15、. And a four-leaf clover may show itself to you.36. A. referred to B. started with C. caught up on D. got lost in37. A. bookmarks B. memories C. notes D. treasures38. A. picnic B. rest C. photo D. check39. A. flowers B. colours C. leaves D. shoots40. A. admire B. count C. match D. present41. A. brok
16、e down B. looked on C. came in D. got away42. A. chased B. upgraded C. induced D. hooked43. A. comfortable B. disturbing C. explicit D. likely44. A. puzzled B. annoyed C. caught D. fixed45. A. kind B. arbitrary C. reliable D. impatient46. A. since B. unless C. once D. though47. A. arrives B. doubles
17、 C. departs D. shrinks48. A. appreciate B. exchange C. recommend D. share49. A. hopefulness B. awkwardness C. closeness D. loneliness50. A. wonder B. laugh C. point D. glare51. A. spreading B. keeping C. putting D. dragging52. A. sparing B. separating C. scratching D. searching53. A. same B. slim C.
18、 irregular D. informal54. A. trick B. distinction C. insight D. problem55. A. Broken B. Authentic C. Delicate D. Common【答案】36. B 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. A 41. B 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. A 46. C 47. B 48. D 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. D第三部分: 阅读理解 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中,选出
19、最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AEXCURSION DETAILS$109.99 / Adult (ages 13 and over)$79.99 / Child (ages 8 - 12)*Prices may vary with seasonsThis adventure begins with a motorcoach ride along the Klondike Highway, paralleling the route used by the explorers during the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush. Youll ascend to the 3
20、,290-foot Klondike Summit, where you can photograph majestic mountains and waterfalls.Your ride continues as you travel north to the famous Yukon Suspension Bridge. Feel the thrilling sensation of a swaying walkway 65 feet above the churning rapids of the Tutshi River. Finally walk through the museu
21、m-quality displays demonstrating the areas unique history.By now youve worked up an appetite, and the hearty salmon buffet at the Liarsville Trail Camp is sure to tame even the hungriest beast. Savor wild Alaskan salmon grilled over an open alder wood fire, a variety of salads, cornbread and dessert
22、. After your meal, you may return or be dropped off in Skagway for shopping.Guest Reviews (4)Palp from Vancouver Great one hour stop at the Suspension Bridge. The salmon bake in Liarsville was the best part! It was a buffet of UNLIMITED salmon that was being freshly cooked over an open fire. Overall
23、 good excursion, just a little too expensive for what it is.Dragon from Los Angles Did this on May 1, 2019. Our guide, Glenn, was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, keeping us entertained all the way by making jokes and explaining the history of the landmarks. There were only 12 people, so we all
24、had window seats! The views were GREAT! Took lots of pics.Plutocrat from Edmonton Enjoyed the drive, enjoyed the fees and enjoyed Liarsville, where the food was AMAZING. Cant believe how much we enjoyed walking across the suspension bridge.Rod from Regina“To the Summit” gives the impression you are
25、going to the big summit. This was not the case. The summit in question was just a small hill. The views at the suspension bridge are ok but not incredible. The lunch at Liarsville was not bad, though, and that stop was best of the day.56. Which of the following shows the correct touring order in the
26、 excursion?A. Skagway Suspension Bridge Klondike Gold RushB. Liarsville Trail Camp Klondike HighwayTutshi RiverC. Klondike Summit Suspension Bridge Liarsville Trail CampD. Klondike Gold Rush Liarsville Trail Camp Suspension Bridge57. After reading the four reviews, we learn that _.A. Palp thought th
27、e price for the excursion is reasonableB. Dragon thought highly of his humorous and learned guideC. Plutocrat was not content with the food in LiarsvilleD. Rod felt the view around the suspension bridge was great【答案】56. C 57. BBScientists have long known that herbivores (食草动物) affect the plant diver
28、sity around them. In highly productive ecosystems, like jungles, animals would favor dominant, fast-growing plants. This would free up nutrients and space, allowing for a greater variety of plants to boom. In contrast, herbivores in regions with low plant biomass, like deserts, would eat whatever th
29、ey could find, only driving down plant diversity.Now, a team of scientists has tested this hypothesis(假说). Burkepile, a biology professor in UC Santa Barbara, and his colleagues reviewed 252 studies comparing plant diversity in areas where herbivores were and were not excluded.Their study revealed t
30、hat whether herbivores increase or decrease plant diversity depends on whats on the menu. In general, the correlation (相关性) between herbivory and diversity wasnt nearly as clear as everyone had expected. However, the team noticed a much stronger association: when the ecosystem hosted a particularly vigorous species of plant, herbivory seemed to be crucial in maintaining biodiversity.For instance, grasslands in the tallgrass prairie in the American Midwest tend to be dominated (控制) by fast-growing grasses, such as big bluestem. The team disc
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