1、A. good-looking B. wealthyC. friendly D. powerful2. Which of the following about Hughes father is NOT TRUE?A.He started the Hughes Tool Company.B.He liked to spend money.C.He worked hard.D.He drank alcohol a lot.3. Howard Hughes parents died _.A. when he was 16 years oldB. before he was 19 years old
2、C. after he got marriedD. after he moved to California4.The word obsessed in Paragraph 2 probably means .A. troubled B. reduced C. related D. informed5.From the passage, we learn what Mr. Hughes lacked in his life was _.A. education B. love C. money D. good looksPassage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based
3、on the following passage:Half of the worlds coral reefs (珊瑚礁)have died in the last 30 years. Now scientists are racing to ensure that the rest survive. Even if global warning were to right now, scientists predict that more than 90% of corals will die by 2050. If no major steps are taken to address t
4、he problem, the reefs may be headed for total extinction(灭绝).(78) The planets health depends on the survival of coral reefs.They described as “the rainforests of the sea, because they provide shelter for a wide variety of sea life. In addition, the reefs serve as barriers that protect coastlines fro
5、m the full force of powerful storms.Coral are used in medical research for cures to diseases. They are key to local economies as well, since the reefs attract tourists, the fishing industry, and other businesses, bringing in billions of dolllars.(79)Corals are particular sensitive to changes in temp
6、erature.A rise of just 1 to 2 degrees can force the corals to drive out the algae(水藻). Then the corals turn white in a process called “bleaching”. Corals can recover from short-term bleaching, but long-term bleaching can cause permanent damage. In 1998, when sea surface temperatures were the highest
7、 in recorded history, coral reefs around the world suffered the most severe bleaching. It is estimated that even under the best of conditions, many of these coral reefs will need decades to recover.Although reefs face other threats from pollution, industrial activities, and overfishing, it is global
8、 climate change that most concerns scientists. Scientists remain hopeful that its not too late to save the reefs, and some are moving ahead on experiments to accomplish that goal.6. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Rising Global TemperaturesB.Rainforests Are in DangerC.Cora
9、l Reefs Face ExtinctionD.Global Climate Change7.The word address in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.A.break downB.stick toC.go overD.deal with8.Why are coral reefs called the rainforests of the sea?A.Because they are home to a wide variety of sea life.B.Because they can protect our coasts fro
10、m storms.C.Because they might supply natural medicines.D.Because they look like rainforests.9.The corals turn _ in the process of “bleaching”.A.redB.blackC.greenD.white10.According to the passage, _ is the biggest threat to coral reefs.A.pollutionB.overfishingC.industrialactivityD.dimate changePassa
11、ge 3Questions 11 to I5 are based on the following passage:Over the years, college students have stood together for what they believe in, from civil rights to anti-war policies to the more recent protests against the unequal distribution of wealth. But nowhere in history have students banned(禁止)bottl
12、ed water. Until now.The bottled water ban, which Parted on just a few campuses, has now spread nationwide to more than 20 universities. The colleges have cither completely banned the use of plastic bottles altogether, or some have taken a more limited approach with partial bans.Many people believe t
13、hat producing and bottled water wastes money and harms the environment. They say that bottled water is unnecessary because public water supplies in the U.S. arc among the best in the world. Water fountains and reusable bottles with easy access(获取)to filling stations are a better choice.An organizati
14、on called Ban the Bottle raises awareness about the economic and environmental costs of using plastic bottles. The group claims that eight glasses of water a day costs each person 49 cents annually, while drinking from plastic containers costs $I,400 per year. Plastic bottles contain antimonya chemi
15、cal that in low doses causes depression, but in large doses can even lead to death.The controversy over bottled or tap is not limited to the students and college administrations. The makers of bottled water see the movement as a threat. (80) They argue that plastic bottles make UP a small portion of
16、 the nations total waste. Its unfair to single out (单独挑出)their product when so many other items are packaged in plastic containers. Plus, water is a healthy choice compared to some sodas and juices that arc also sold at school.,11.Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A.Many univers
17、ities ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.B.Many states ban or restrict the sale of bottled water.C.The bottled water industry is concerned about its decreasing sales.D.Many people are opposed to the bottled water ban.12. According to Ban the Bottle, drinking bottled water costs _ dollars per
18、year.A. 8 B. 20 C. 49 D. 140013. The word controversy in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _.A. choice B. control C. argument D. statement14. What does the bottled water industry use in its own defense?A.Bottled water is much leaner than tap water.B.Students should have freedom of choice.C.The bo
19、ttles are made in a more environment-friendly way.D.Water is healthier than some sodas and juices.15. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A.All the universities have banned the sale of bottled water.B.Plastic bottles may do harm to peopled health.C.The purchase of sof
20、t drinks will increase.D.Bottled is cheap and environment-friendly.Part Vocabulary and Structure (30%)16. They have decided to put the meeting _ till next Monday.A. upB. onC. offD. forward17. If you get into difficulties, dont hesitate to ask _ advice.A. ofB. outC. afterD. for18. While we were on ho
21、liday, our neighbor took _ our house.A. notice ofB. care ofD. on19.20.I was trying to get into the _ bus when I heard a voice from behind.A. crowdB. crowdingC. crowdsD. crowded21. Honesty is the most important _ a man should have.A. effortB. habitC. qualityD. question22. That student _ his hand ever
22、y time I asked a question.A. made upB. put upC. roseD. arose23. He spoke English so well that I took it for _ that he was an American.A. goodB. certainC. sureD. granted24. I am very _ to you for your help.A. gratefulB. agreeatC. capableD. enjoyable25. The two girls lookA. sameB. alikeC. likeD. same
23、one26.The children _ happily in the classroom when the teacher came in.A. talkB. are talkingC. were talkingD. had talked27. In the road accident the other day three people _,including the driver.A. killedB. were killedC. are killedD. have killed28.Jims job is to keep his boss _ of the latest develop
24、ment of that product in Europe.A. informB. to informC. informedD. informing29.The young man _ visited our school this morning is Marias brother.A. whoB. whichC. whoseD. what30. Im awfully tired and cant go any farther, Ted. Lets have a rest, _?A. shall weB. will youC. can youD. may I31 . _ the manager will come or not
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