一. 词汇语法巩固练习
Samaranch then pushed through a series of reforms to clean up the IOC(奥委会), including a ban ____________ member visits to bid cities.
More than 200 African migrants trying to reach Europe were thought to have drowned ____________ the coast of Libya.
They went down toward the river Seine, ____________ despair, shivering ____________ cold.
The king was so much ____________ the influence of his wife that she was the virtual ruler of the country.
Judging ____________ what you say in your letter, you don’t sound well.
Congratulations ____________ your recent marriage. I wish you and your bride the best of luck, and ever-increasing happiness as the years go by.
In recent years, new contents have been added into this ancient festival, which has become a time to show respect ____________ the elderly.
____________ terms of dark matter, I said that we don’t have any, you know, really persuasive argument for dark energy.
It was a tiny little house, but everything in it was so clean and neat and elegant that it is ____________ description.
He wasn’t badly hurt—that’s something to be thankful ____________.
Their only hope is to go ____________ a journey of rediscovery and try to find a way to live without the trappings of modern society.
He struggled ____________ his feet shakily, and stood up against the wall, out of breath.
The ____________ (combine) of music and study has long been ____________ source of disagreement between adults and children. Parents and teachers alike maintain ____________ silence is important when learning, ____________ youngsters insist their favorite sounds help them concentrate.
As English learners, we have the alphabet clearly in our mind, ____________ order, from a very young age. You can say the ABCs ____________ great speed and some people can even say them backwards without ____________ (think) about it. We certainly can’t imagine the alphabet being in any other order, ____________ how did the order we know today come into being
二. 根据句意或提示完成句子
感谢你能考虑我的申请,我期待早日收到您的回复。(consider, reply)
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如果你能考虑我的申请,我将不胜感激。(appreciate, application)
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我认为如果……, 将会大有裨益。(beneficial)
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我希望这些建议能对你有所帮助。(suggestion, helpful)
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如果有可能的话,你能帮助我……吗?(if possible)
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如果你能帮助我,我将非常感激,并期待您的尽早回复。(appreciate, give … a hand)
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我相信在你的慷慨帮助下,我将……。(convinced, generous)
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在信中我要为你对我的无私帮助表示我真挚的谢意。(convey, selfless help)
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我谨代表……感谢您给与我们的及时帮助和支持。(behalf, assistance)
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没有/要不是你的帮助,我不可能在英语方面取得这么大的进步。(with, progress)
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三. 七选五
Swap! Don’t shop!
You keep hearing about recycling, right But it doesn’t end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources to make, and buying loads of new clothing(or throwing out old clothing)is not healthy for the environment. So what to do with all those perfectly-good-but-you’re-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor ____1____. It’s the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all at the same time.
A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes, the organization of the event, and, obviously, how much fun is had. It’s really easy to do! Here are a few pointers.
●Invite 5-10 people so you have a nice selection. ____2____, and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrollable.
●____3____. They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their “new” clothes home.
●Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room. ____4____. Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes before they take them — things always look different when you put them on.
●Set a starting time. Maybe you say “go,” or turn on a certain song, or whatever. ____5____. And don’t forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, it’s a party!
A. Less people than that
B. Hold a clothing swap
C. If two people are competing
D. Just keep music playing throughout
E. Donate whatever clothes are left over
F. Have everyone put their clothes in the right spots
G. Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition
四. 完形填空
“Just sign here, sir,” the deliveryman said as he handed Oscar Reyna a package.
The package consisted of a long, narrow box ____1____ wrapped in brown paper. Opening the box, Oscar saw an umbrella inside ---- a very old one with a beautifully carved handle. ____2____ he had not seen it for more than 20 years, he ____3____ it immediately.
Oscar was 16 when he first saw the ____4____ umbrella. He had gone to a concert with his grandparents. As they were leaving, he noticed an umbrella on an empty seat. Impressed by its ____5____, Oscar felt a strong desire to find its owner.
Oscar ____6____ the manager to go through the record of advance ticket sales. Just as he thought, a name matched the seat where Oscar had ____7____ the umbrella. The name was Mrs. Katie O’Brien.
Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs. O’Brien’s house on their way home. An elderly woman opened the door. “May I help you ” she asked. “I’d like to return it if it’s yours,” Oscar said, ____8____ the umbrella ____9____ presenting a gift that had long been wished for. “Why, yes, it’s mine,” replied Mrs. O’Brien with a ____10____ smile and shining eyes. “It was given to me by my father years ago. Thank you so much for returning it. May I offer you a reward for your ____11____ ” “No, ma’am.” he said, “my grandmother says that a good deed is its own reward.” “Well, that’s ____12____ what my father used to say. What is your name, young man ”
Years later, Oscar was staring at the finely carved handle of the umbrella as he remembered Mrs. O’Brien. It was in perfect condition, considering how ____13____ it was. Why had it arrived here today As if ____14____, a note fell from the paper. It read: Mrs. O’Brien wanted you to accept this umbrella as a present for a kind, ____15____ gesture long ago.
1. A. strictly B. carefully C. obviously D. curiously
2. A. After B. When C. Since D. Although
3. A. adapted B. reserved C. recognized D. removed
4. A. ordinary B. unusual C. simple D. formal
5. A. beauty B. shape C. size D. history
6. A. ordered B. demanded C. encouraged D. persuaded
7. A. laid B. found C. confirmed D. searched
8. A. putting up B. referring to C. picking up D. holding out
9. A. as if B. as long as C. due to D. instead of
10. A. wide B. confident C. confusing D. shy
11. A. patience B. kindness C. impression D. determination
12. A. officially B. naturally C. exactly D. probably
13. A. old B. amazing C. valuable D. unique
14. A. in turn B. in return C. in exchange D. in answer
15. A. professional B. mean C. selfless D. wise
五. 语篇填空
A Pu, a cartoon image of a young male panda who loves playing table tennis, ____1____ (become) the official global representative of China’s giant pandas since the competition’s organizers announced last Wednesday. A Pu wears a red T-shirt ____2____ which an image of his favorite food—bamboo shoot—can be seen. The eyes of A Pu are heart-shaped, ____3____ (suggest) emotions of love and caring.
The image of A Pu ____4____ (select) from more than 2,023 works from 22 countries won the China Giant Panda Global Image Design Competition.
The image of A Pu will be ____5____ (wide) promoted as the official image of China’s giant pandas and will be a bridge connecting China with the rest of the world, the organizers said. “A Pu ____6____ (give) the identity of a young male panda who will soon be ____7____ freshman in college and loves playing table tennis.” according to the lead designer of the team creating A Pu. The image represents the new generation of Chinese youths ____8____ are more connected to the international community, and also shows ____9____ (they) characteristics — energetic, positive, ____10____ (confidence), and willing to share.
一. 词汇语法巩固练习
1-5 on; off; in, with; under; from/by
6-10 on; for; In; beyond; for
11-14 on; to; combination, a, that, while; in; at; thinking; but
二. 根据句意或提示完成句子
感谢你能考虑我的申请,我期待早日收到您的回复。(consider, reply)
Thank you for considering my application and I am looking forward to your early reply.
如果你能考虑我的申请,我将不胜感激。(appreciate, application)
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration/ account.
我认为如果……, 将会大有裨益。(beneficial)
I feel it will be beneficial if……
我希望这些建议能对你有所帮助。(suggestion, helpful)
I hope you will find these suggestions/ proposals/ recommendations helpful.
如果有可能的话,你能帮助我……吗?(if possible)
If possible, could you help me ……
如果你能帮助我,我将非常感激,并期待您的尽早回复。(appreciate, give … a hand)
I would appreciate it if you could give me a hand and I’m looking forward to your early reply.
我相信在你的慷慨帮助下,我将……。(convinced, generous)
I am convinced that I will … with your generous help.
在信中我要为你对我的无私帮助表示我真挚的谢意。(convey, selfless help)
I would like to convey in this letter my heartfelt thanks to you for your selfless help.
我谨代表……感谢您给与我们的及时帮助和支持。(behalf, assistance)
On behalf of …, I would like to express our great appreciation for your timely help and assistance.
没有/要不是你的帮助,我不可能在英语方面取得这么大的进步。(with, progress)
Without/But for your help, I couldn’t have made so much progress in English.
三. 七选五 BAGFD
四. 完形填空 BDCBA DBDAA BCADC
五. 语篇填空
1-5 has become; on; suggesting; selected; widely
6-10 is given; a; who; their; confident