1、s up to youC. You never know D. You read my mind2. I _ to send Peter a gift to congratulate him on his marriage, but I couldnt manage it.A. had hoped B. am hopingC. have hoped D. would hope3. A study shows the students who are engaged in after-school activities are happier than _ who are not.A. ones
2、 B. those C. these D. them4. _ to think critically is an important skill todays children will need for the future.A. Learn B. LearnedC. Learning D. Having learned5. _ all the problems, several of the players produced excellent performances.A. According to B. Instead ofC. In addition to D. In spite o
3、f6. My son got a full scholarship to his dream university!Wow, _! Whats he going to study?A. good for him B. go for itC. what a coincidence D. all the best7. We can observe that artificial intelligence has already made a(n) _ on our lives in many ways. A. statement B. impact C. impression D. judgmen
4、t8. Amy, as well as her brothers, _ a warm welcome when returning to the village last week. A. is given B. are given C. was given D. were given9. Kate heard a mans voice in the background, but she couldnt _ what he was saying. A. set aside B. take back C. make out D. keep off10. Most colleges now of
5、fer first-year students a course specially _ to help them succeed academically and personally.A. designed B. designingC. to design D. being designed11. Their child is at the stage _ she can say individual words but not full sentences.A. why B. where C. which D. what12. The professor warned the stude
6、nts that on no account _ use mobile phones in his class.A. should they B. they should C. dare they D. they dare13. Tom is so independent that he never asks his parents opinion _ he wants their support. A. since B. once C. unless D. after14. The workers were not better organized, otherwise they _ the
7、 task in half the time. A. accomplished B. had accomplishedC. would accomplish D. would have accomplished15. A dogs eating habit requires regular training before it is _ established. A. properly B. widelyC. originally D. temporarily第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1635各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选
8、出最佳选项。I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night, when fear seized me. My wallet was gone. I could only have left it on the G9 bus, which was now speeding in the dark to some 16 station. The 17 moment was quickly followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to repla
9、ce the 18 of that little wallet? The credit cards, the drivers license, the cash, all lost to the bus.Two hours later, back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband 19 it while I was on the phone in the dining room. Does Jennifer live here? I heard a lady say. In my husbands hand was my
10、wallet, with not a penny 20 She left before I could 21 make it to the door to offer my thanks.After sharing the story online, I heard from someone, who 22 the lady as Erin Smith. Without 23 , I called to thank her. She said she 24 my wallet on a bus seat. She 25 that going to a strangers house was a
11、 26 move, but she decided to take the chance. If I were in that 27 . I would want someone to try to find me, she said.This one stranger responded beautifully to my small 28 , but she actually wasnt the only one. Right after Erin 29 my wallet on the bus, she posted a picture of my drivers license to
12、an online forum(论坛), trying to see 30 anyone knew me. No sooner did she leave my doorstep than I had emails from two women whose kids go to my sons nursery and who recognized my face. Ive never 31 words with those moms beyond small tall, but they wanted to help. I read that people are more divided t
13、han ever, but thats not how the people I 32 tend to act. 33 , I feel blessed someone had wanted to help a stranger. Erin had gone 34 what almost anyone would have done, finding my house on a bitterly cold night, and for that I was extremely 35 .16. A. accessible B. hidden C. unknown D. convenient17.
14、 A. face-saving B. brain-washingC. eye-catching D. heart-stopping18. A. parts B. contents C. details D. ingredients19. A. ignored B. answered C. examined D. interrupted20. A. missing B. returned C. remaining D. abandoned21. A. still B. ever C. yet D. even22. A. selected B. appointed C. identified D.
15、 defined23. A. delay B. alarm C. regret D. invitation24. A. moved B. placed C. opened D. spotted25. A. disagreed B. complained C. calculated D. recommended26. A. selfless B. risky C. slow D. personal27. A. site B. direction C. situation D. atmosphere28. A. crisis B. danger C. threat D. failure29. A.
16、 got rid of B. made use of C. had control of D. took possession of30. A. if B. where C. how D. when31. A. recalled B. exchanged C. repeated D. whispered32. A. encounter B. follow C. consult D. accompany33. A. Going away B. Turning aroundC. Looking back D. Coming along34. A. into B. against C. over D
17、. beyond35. A. longing B. enthusiastic C. concerned D. grateful第二部分:阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2.5分,满分50分)AHistory Fair CompetitionUnderstanding history is vital to understanding ourselves as a people and as a nation. History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and events long past. It is an essenti
18、al part of who we are today and who we will become. Thornton Middle School History Fair Competition makes understanding history exciting, engaging, and fun!This Years ThemeAll participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of life for Americans thro
19、ughout history. To many people, technology means computers, hand-held devices, or vehicles that travel to distant planets. However, technology is also the application of scientific knowledge to solve a problem, touching lives in countless ways.Individuals or groups may enter one of the following cat
20、egories:PerformanceDocumentary(纪实作品)Essay WritingCategory RequirementsPerformance: A dramatic presentation of the topic no more than 10 minutes long. If special clothes are used,they should truly represent a given period.-在-此-卷-上-答-题-无-效-Documentary: A visual presentation(such as a video, slide show
21、, or computer project)no more than 10 minutes long. A desktop computer, screen, projector, and loudspeakers will be available. Students must provide their presentations on CDs before Friday, March 23.Essay Writing: An academic paper of 2,000 to 2,500 words. No illustrations(图解)are allowed. Please do
22、 not include covers. A list of references must be included.Important DatesJanuary 5 Submit a topic proposal to your history teacher. The teacher may require a second proposal if the first is off-topic or unclear.February 5 Submit a first draft of your essay,performance script(剧本), or documentary hig
23、hlights. February 19 A committee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions. Students then have an opportunity to improve their products. March 9 Submit a final draft of your essay. March 15 Performance and documentary committee previewMarch 24 Thornton Middle School History Fair Competit
24、ion 7:00 A. M9:00A. M Participants signing in at the gym 10:00 A. M. 6:00PM. Competition and judges review00 P.M. Awards ceremony and picnic36. According to Paragraph 1, what is the major goal of understanding history?A. To preserve national traditions.1B. To prepare for a history competition.C. To
25、better know the present and future.D. To further explore historical mysteries.37. What is the theme of this years competition?A. Technology advances science.B. Science interacts with technology.C. Science has made the study of history easy.D. Technology has improved the life of Americans.38. Among t
26、he items provided by the school for a visual presentation are _.A. special clothes and a screenB. a desktop computer and a CDC. a projector and special clothesD. a desktop computer and loudspeakers39. What would a participant have to do with an essay of 1,500 words to meet the category requirement?A
27、. Include more information in the essay.B. Remove the references.C. Provide a cover for the essay.D. Explain the details with illustrations.40. What will the committee of teachers do on February 19?A. Preview performances and documentaries.B. Make comments on the materials.C. Improve the participant
28、s first draft.D. Collect a second proposal from the participant.BI must have always known reading was very important because the first memories I have as a child deal with books. There was not one night that I dont remember mom reading me a storybook by my bedside. I was extremely inspired by the elegant way the words sounded.I always wanted to know what my mom was reading. Hearing mom say, I cant believe whats printed in the newspaper this mor
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