一、单句填空
1.As soon as she heard the (shock) news of his death,she burst into tears.
2.—Excuse me! How can I get to the nearest post office?
—Walk along this road for a few minutes,and you will make .
3.I’ll look into the matter as soon as possible.Just have a little (patient).
4.Unbelievable it might sound,a boy of seventeen should have had three novels published in 2013.
5.To our (relieve),my brother’s illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared.
6.(2014山东淄博桓台二中期中,19)Just in front of our house (stand) a tall tree with a history of 1,000 years.
7.(2014浙江温州十校期中联考,34)Not only they bring snacks and drinks,but they also brought cards for entertainment when they had a picnic in the forest.
8.(2014北京一零一中学10月月考,21)—Would you mind giving your advice on how to improve our business management?
—If you make most of the equipment,there will be rise in production.
9.Accustomed to (climb)the steep mountains,he had no difficulty reaching the top.
10.The film festival (acknowledge)as an event of international importance.
二、语法填空
These days,people around the globe use energy without thinking about 1 it comes from,how much of it is left,and if they 2 (actual)need to be using it.Now,so-called supporters say that they are“going green!”Are they really going green?Maybe they are just trying to provide an even 3 (good)image for themselves or for their company.“Going green” 4 (look)at as helping the earth,but in some cases,the people 5 claim they are“going green”continue to pollute the earth.
It is constantly argued 6 Americans should be more environmentally friendly and be more efficient with energy usage.But not all people really care about the Earth.For example,car companies keep 7 (come)out with their new hybrid and fuel efficient cars.The idea of helping the environment is great,but at what cost?How much energy does it take to make these cars?If they 8 (true)wanted to go green,wouldn’t they try to eliminate polluting the Earth and energy usage?
Next time you think about buying a car or turning something on,think about what 9 (happen).Do I need to use this?Does it have to be this car?What are the consequences for leaving this on this long?All of the 10 (question)should be asked.Always remember that this Earth is not just yours;It’s the people’s from the past,the present,and the future.
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三、完形填空
(2013浙江)
Last spring,I was fortunate to be chosen to participate in an exchange study program.In my application letter,I was careful to 1 how much I wanted to see France;evidently,my excitement really came through in my words.Once I 2 that I was going,all I could think about was the fun of foreign travel and making all sorts of new and 3 friends.While traveling was inspiring and meeting people was 4 ,nothing about my term in France was what I 5 .
The moment I arrived in Paris,I was 6 by a nice French couple who would become my host parents.My entire experience was joyous and exciting 7 I received some shocking news from my program coordinator(协调人):there had been a death in my host parents’ extended family.They had to travel outside France for several weeks.That afternoon,I had to 8 out of one family’s house and into another.The exchange coordinator told me I’d have a 9 this time and asked whether I could share a bedroom with an English speaker.To avoid the temptation(诱惑)to 10 my native language,I asked not to be 11 with an English-speaking roommate.When I got to my new room,I 12 myself to my new roommate Paolo,a Brazilian(巴西人)the same age as I,whom I was surprised to find playing one of my favorite CDs!In just a few hours,we knew we’d be good friends for the rest of the 13 .
I left France with many 14 ,so when people ask me what my favorite part of the trip was,they are always 15 to hear me talk about my Brazilian friend Paolo and the scores of weekdays in class,weeknights on the town,and weekends 16 France we enjoyed together.I love how people 17 seem so different,but end up being so 18 .The most valuable lesson I gained from studying in France wasn’t just to respect the French people 19 to respect all people,for your next best friend could be just a continent away.I would recommend an exchange program to anyone who wants to experience foreign cultures and gain meaningful 20 .
1.A.discuss B.express
C.announce D.argue
2.A.approved B.knew
C.warned D.denied
3.A.stubborn B.anxious
C.universal D.interesting
4.A.boring B.upsetting
C.exciting D.promising
5.A.expected B.liked
C.doubted D.feared
6.A.sponsored B.witnessed
C.greeted D.supported
7.A.until B.when
C.since D.while
8.A.move B.travel C.walk D.rush
9.A.housekeeper B.leader
C.roommate D.colleague
10.A.learn B.appreciate C.speak D.master
11.A.combined B.fitted C.involved D.placed
12.A.added B.introduced C.devoted D.adapted
13.A.term B.week C.month D.vacation
14.A.presents B.suitcases C.stories D.dreams
15.A.surprised B.disturbed
C.embarrassed D.concerned
16.A.analyzing B.exploring
C.describing D.investigating
17.A.need B.shall C.must D.can
18.A.generous B.independent
C.similar D.distant
19.A.and B.but C.or D.so
20.A.instructions B.friendships
C.facts D.data
