2024年牛津译林版中考单项选择专项练习（无答案）

单项选择专项练习
( ). The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is such_____ wonderful novel that I want to see it_____ second time.
A. a; a B. a; the C. /; the D. /; a
( ).—Simon feels stressed, and he doesn't know_____ about it.
—He can ask his friends, parents or teachers for help.
A. who to talk B. what to talk C. what to talk to D. who to talk to
( ). My mother is strict not only_____ me but also_____ her work.
A. with; in B. with; with C. in; with D. in; in
( ).—Tom, could you help me _____ more information about the bad influence of action films on the Internet
—With pleasure.
A. put up B. make up C. take up D. look up
( ). What _____ most is not to win a gold or a silver, but to take part.
A. considers B. values C. matters D. minds
( ).—He hardly has any spare time to play tennis, ______he
—______, though he is interested in it.
A. does; Yes B. does; No C. has; Yes D. has; No
( ). —I wonder ________
—Youth workers.
A. how do they call those volunteers B. how they call those volunteers
C. what they call those volunteers D. what do they call those volunteers
( ).—When shall we go to watch the new film directed by Cindy Clark
—____tomorrow.
A. Until the work will be finished B. Until the work is finished
C. Not until the work will be finished D. Not until the work is finished
( ). Young people usually ____city life to country life while old people ____
enjoy country life.
A. would rather; prefer B. prefer; would rather
C. would rather; would rather D. prefer; prefer
( ).—Do you know ____
—Sorry, I have no idea.
A. where did he park my car B. what the matter is with him
C. which is the way to the police station D. when they have finished the work
( ). —How much difficulty did you have ____this problem
—____. It's quite easy.
A. to solve; Nothing B. solving; None C. to solve; None D. solving; Nothing
( ). —What do you think makes you a good manager
—I _______ as a waitress for six years and it is of great help to my work today.
A. work B. have worked C. was working D. worked
( ). -Why didn't you accept such a good job
—Oh, it's _______ my ability, so I had to give it up.
A. across B. under C. over D. beyond
( ). —I love the Internet. I’ve come to know many friends on the Net.
—_____. Few of them would come your real friends.
A That’s not the case. B I’m pleased to know that.
C That’s not for sure. D I couldn’t agree more.
( ). — How was your trip to Yangzhou in _____ March
—Wonderful. I haven't had such _____ unforgettable experience for long.
A. the; an B. /; an C. /; a D. /; /
( ).—It is dark outside. Who's knocking at the door
—_____may be Henry. It's time for him to come back from work.
A. It B. He C. She D. I
( ).—_____ I have tried many times, I can't work it out.
—Don't give up and let's have another try together.
A. Since B. Because C. Unless D. Though
( ). It was a bit doubtful at first, but it _____ to be a really good idea.
A. turned up B. turned down C. turned out D. turned in
( ). —Wow, Parasite（《寄生虫》)won the Oscar for Best Picture this year.
—I was really _____ when I heard about it because it is the first time that an Asian film won the award.
A. surprised B. lucky C. confident D. sure
( ). —Did you see anyone walk by just now
—No, I _____ a movie.
A. have watched B. was watching C. watched D. am watching
( ). --Who will win the first prize in the drawing competition
—Nobody can know the result until it _____ tomorrow morning.
A. will announce B. will be announced C. is announced D. announces
( ). —Which film do you like best
—_____of them. They are both long and boring.
A. Neither B. All C. Either D. None
( ).-- Mary _____ be busy practising volleyball these days.
—Volleyball means a lot to her, and the championship is coming soon.
A. can B. should C. must D. may
( ).—The praise we got is quite _____ our hopes.
—It's your hard work that gets you success.
A. beyond B. against C. over D. with
( ).—I am very proud of the _____ China has made to fighting against COVID-19.
—A great country usually takes great responsibility.
A. advantages B. contribution C. challenge D. development
( ). --You don't like British breakfast, do you
—Not _____. I just need some time to get used to it.
A. more B. only C. truly D. exactly
( ). The President warned that officers _____ failed to honestly report would be punished.
A. which B. what C. who D. /
( ). - We haven't decided _____
—The sooner, the better. I am expecting a journey as wonderful as our last one on ship.
A. when we will have a journey B. where we will have a journey
C. when will we have a journey D. where will we have a journey
( ). —I promise I will work hard to prepare for the examination this summer.
—Really _____
A. Every dog has its day B. Practice makes perfect
C. Put all your eggs in your basket D. Actions speak louder than words
( ). —When shall we go to Ge Carden, this Saturday or Sunday
—_____is OK. I'm free on the weekend.
A. Both B. None C. All D. Either
( ). Sometimes I feel stressed because what my parents want me to do has gone _____my power.
A. through B. against C. above D. beyond
( ). —Do you think David and Lisa can be good accountants
—Accountants should be careful enough. _____David_____ Lisa is suitable, I'm afraid.
A. Either; or B. Neither; nor C. Both; and D. Not only; but also
( ). —Who does the cooking when your parents are not at home
—If we are hungry, we _____ order fast food.
A. simply B. exactly C. completely D. hardly
( ). —Could you take out the rubbish and do the dishes, Tony
—Sure! Mum will be mad if she sees this _____, I think..
A. matter B. mess C. trouble D. difficulty
( ).—Good news! China won a gold at Pyeong Chang Winter Olympic Games.
—____, we won six silvers.
A. Moreover B. However C. Instead D. Otherwise
( ). As the story _____, the secret of the castle is discovered little by little.
A. ends B. begins C. develops D. happens
( ). On the highway, drivers _____ drive much too carefully and safely all the time.
A. shouldn't B. mustn't C. needn't D. can't
( ).—What can I do for you, madam
—I'm looking for a table for eight, but I find they are all _____
A made up B. kept up C. taken up D. put up
( ). Learning in our school is_____ experience that I'll never forget it all my life.
A. so exciting B. such exciting C. so an exciting D. such an exciting
( ). —Have you ever visited Russia, Wilson
—Yes, I have. _______ there last summer for two weeks.
A. studied B. was studying C. have studied D. studies
( ). —I don't care _____. In this army, there's only one hairstyle short! Understand
—Yes, sir!
A. what you are used to liking B. what you used to be like
C. what are you used to liking D. what did you use to be like
( ). Up to now, almost _____of the students in the class have completed _____of their work.
A. two-thirds; 60 percents B. two-thirds; 60 percent
C. two third; 60 percents D. two third; 60 percent
( ).—Would you please come to our picnic next Sunday morning
—_______! But I have to join in another one that day. Thank you all the same.
A. With pleasure B. What a pity C. My pleasure D. Go ahead
( ).—If I work hard at all my lessons from now on, will I do better in them
—Sure, ______
A. practice makes perfect B you’re never too old to learn
C. better late than never D the early bird catches the worm
( ). Earth is _____ only home to everyone. Let’s try to make it ____be greener world to live in.
A. a; a B. a; the C. the; a D. the; the
( ). —Which course would you like to choose this term, DIY or STEM
—_____ I prefer photograph.
A. Both B. Either C. None D. Neither
( ). —______ will you stay in London this summer holiday
—About 2 weeks, I think.
A. How soon B. How often C. How long D. How much
( ).—Is that Ann's husband over there
—No. It_____ be him. He has gone to America.
A. can't be B. mustn't C. shouldn't D. may not
( ). Betty is a new student in our class. We know _____about her except her name.
A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
( ).— _____terrible mess you have made!
—Sorry. I will clear it up right now.
A. What B. What a C. How D. How a
( ). —.Did you see anyone walk by just now
—No. I _____ a movie.
A. have watched B. was watching C. watched D. am watching
( ). When you _____ yourself with others, you miss the wonder of who you are.
A. compare B. communicate C. contact D. connect
( ). He will, no doubt, be recommended as this Year's Excellent Officer because he is clever, easy-going and, _____, hardworking.
A. after all B. in all C. at all D. above all
( ). Our president said, "As teenagers, you should be ready to _____ new challenges any time."
A. take up B. take on C. take away D. take off
( ).—When shall we go to watch the basketball match in the sports centre
—Not until the work _____ tomorrow.
A. will be finished B. is finished C. will finish D. has finished
( ). —How was your job interview yesterday
—Oh, I couldn't feel _____. I could hardly answer most of the questions they asked.
A. worse B. easier C. better D happier
( ).--Could you please tell me _____
—Oh, I'll go there to attend a party.
A. why you'll go to Beijing B. how you'll go to Beijing
C. when you'll go to Beijing D . whether you'll go to Beijing
( ). Just as the saying goes, “_______.”My cousin has made his dream come true after years of hard work.
A. Practice makes perfect B. No pain, no gain
C. Every dog has its day D Actions speak louder than words
( ). As we all know, China is _____Asian country and Britain is_____ European country.
A. an; an B. a; a C. a; an D. an; a
( ).—Can't you see the kid looking _____ his mother's shoulder at the dancing birds again
—Em, that's what children are like.
A. across B. beyond C. towards D. through
( ). The photo which has won the first prize has a great _____ of colour, content and feelings.
A. advantage B. background C. balance D. landscape
( ). —Did you enjoy the film yesterday
—No, not at all! I was _____ blind because I left my glasses at home.
A. so good as B. as well as C. as good as D. so well as
( ).—How do you get on with the English novel
—I've no idea. I _____only half of it, and I will try to finish it at weekends.
A. read B. am reading C. have read D. will read
( ). In the song I Bet My Life, the US rock band Imagine Dragons tells people not to _____ catching their dreams.
A. give out B. give off C. give in D. give up
( ). This dress still looks pretty on you, _____it is out of style.
A. but B. though C. since D. unless
( ).—Tom's seldom asked to do the housework at home, _____ he
—_____.His parents are very busy with their work, so he has to do some cleaning every day.
A. has; Yes B. hasn't; No C. is; Yes D. isn't; No
( ). —Do you know_____ the meeting will last
—_____the agreement is reached, I suppose.
A. how long; Not until B. when; Not until C. how long; Until D. when; Until
( ).—You have been to Yangzhou recently. What do you think of this city
—I like it very much, and I think it is the most beautiful place_____ I have ever been to.
A. which B. that C. where D. who
( ).An explosion（爆炸）happened in Xiangshui, Yancheng, on March 21st. People wondered _____
A. that why it happened B. how did the government help solve the problem
C. what caused the terrible accident D. how many people are killed in the accident
( ). Life is about waiting for the right moment _____ because everyone is in his own TIME ZONE.
A. act B. acting C. acts D. to act
( ). —Lily, I know you're confident about getting that job, but remember “ _____” So why not send your application forms to a few more companies
—Sounds good.
A. Don't put all your eggs in one basket B. The early bird catches the worm
C. Actions speak louder than words D. Something is better than nothing
( ). —Need I finish my homework today, Mum
—_____ You will be busy and have no time to do it tomorrow.
A. Yes, you need B. Yes, you must C. Yes, you have to D. No, you needn't
( ). --–I love the Internet. I've come to know many friends on the Net.
—_____. Few of them would become your real friends.
A. I can't agree more B. I'm pleased to know that
C. Never mind D. That's not the case
( ). —Mary, have you seen _____ film Avengers: Endgame recently
—Yes, of course. I can't think of _____more exciting one than that.
A. an; a B. the; an C. the; a D. a; the
( ). —Why are you so happy
—Because the offer from Harvard University I'm looking forward to _____.
A. has arrived B. to arrive C. arriving D. arrive
( ). —What do you need to carry on with your work
—All _____ I need is enough support from my family and friends.
A. / B. which C. what D. who
( ). —Could you tell me _____
—Certainly, and the earlier, the cheaper.
A. how long it will take to get to Moscow
B. if I can book a direct flight to Moscow online
C. where I can buy a ticket for the direct flight to Moscow
D. whether I can buy a ticket to Moscow without my passport
( ).—How was your trip to Being
—Everything was wonderful except that our coach _____ once on the way.
A. broke down B. slowed down C. calmed down D. put down
( ). --How could I thank you enough
—_____ .Any other man would have done that.
A. As you like B. It's kind of you C. Don't mention it D. Well, it depends
( ). —If you _____ a new idea, please call me as soon as possible.
—Sure, I will.
A. keep up with B. meet up with C. come up with D. feed up with
( ). _____, Chinese mobile phones, like Huawei, have improved greatly.
—Exactly. That's why made in China products are more and more popular now.
A. In time B. In all C. In the end D. In fact
( ).—Are you willing to live on Mars one day
—_____ It sounds attractive, but it still worries me.
A. Of course I am. B. Why not C. I'm not sure. D. Are you joking
( ). —How did you find the trip to the West Lake
—_____.
A. The guide took us there B. First by train and then by bus
C. Very fantastic indeed D. It was not far from our hotel
( ). —I wonder what makes you a successful manager.
—I_____ as a waiter for five years and it makes a lot of contributions to my today’s work.
A. serve B. have served C. was serving D. served
( ). —One minute, please. I have another call coming through.
—_____ I'm not in a hurry.
A. Do as you like B. Leave me alone C. Take your time D. Enjoy yourself
( ).—Is this park _____ you've visited recently
—Yes. It's one of the most beautiful parks I've ever visited.
A. that B. what C. the one D where
( ). —Could you give me some advice on travelling
—Take a map with you _____ you have a guide or you know the city very well.
A. if B. unless C. although D. because
( ). —It shouldn't take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.
—That's right. _____
A. Many hands make light work B. The early bird catches the worm
C. It never rains but pours D. When in Rome, do as the Romans do
( ).—There is still a copy of the book in the library. Will you go and borrow ______
—No. I'd rather buy ______ in the bookstore.
A. one; one B. it; one C. one; it D. it; it
( ). A basketball player has influenced me most. His stories give me much ______ to face all kinds of difficulties. A. luck B. wealth C. courage D. decision
( ). ______ Sandy couldn't see his face, she could tell by his voice that he was young.
A. If B. Unless C. Because D. Though
( ). Mr Right had to sell the house even though it was ______ his own wishes.
A. below B. over C. above D. against
( ). —How was your job interview yesterday
—Oh, I couldn't feel ______ I could hardly answer most of the questions they asked.
A. worse B. easier C. better D. happier
( ). —I love my school. It always tries its best to ______ our needs.
—How lucky you are!
A. satisfy B. realize C. encourage D. get
( ). —Look! What a mess it is in your room!
—Sorry. I'll ______ my school things and tidy it right now.
A. put up B. put away C. put out D. put off
( ). ______ colourful pictures, he loaded a new software to help him.
A. Create B. Created C. To create D. Creating
( ). —When shall we go to watch the basketball match in the sports centre
—Not until the work ______ tomorrow.
A. will be finished B. is finished C. will finish D. has finished
( ). Driving in rush hours ______ be very dangerous, so you ______ be too careful.
A. should; ought to B. could; should C. might; mustn't D. can; can't
( ). My sister with my parents ______ dumplings when I got home yesterday evening.
A. are making B. is making C. was making D. were making
( ). Jane ______ for 15 years, yet she still doesn't know what kind of man she ______
A. has been married; has married with B. has got married; married to
C. has been married; married D. has married; has married to
( ). —Could you please tell me ______ —Oh, I'll go there to attend a party.
A. why you'll go to Beijing B. how you'll go to Beijing
C. when you'll go to Beijing D. whether you'll go to Beijing
( ). —I didn't expect to see you studying in the library so early in the morning.
— ______ ,huh
A. Every dog has its day B. The early bird catches the worm
C. Many hands make light work D. Burn the candle at both ends
( ). —I love the Internet. I've come to know many friends on the Internet.
— ______ . Few of them would become your real friends.
A. I can't agree more B. I'm pleased to know that
C. That's for sure D. That's not the case
( ). — ______ great loss it is for us to lose Audrey Hepburn!
—Yes. As a great actress, she once won ______ Oscar for Best Actress.
A. What; an B. What a; the C. How; a D. How a; an
( ). —Who was calling you on the phone just now
— ______ was my mum.
A. She B. That C. It D. This
( ). Doctors all over the world are still trying their best to ______ ways to treat COVID-19.
A. get on with B. look forward to C. come up with D. pay attention to
( ). —Do you know the girl named Malala
—Of course. Her ______ makes the whole world shocked and she becomes the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
A. advantage B. progress C. achievement D. attention
( ). The twins ______ guitar at this time yesterday. I think they might be preparing for the Art Festival these days. A. heard playing B. heard to play C. were heard I playing D. were heard to play
( ). —I hear you are going to visit Disneyland next month. May I go there with you
—I'm afraid not, ______ you have a ticket.
A. if B. unless C. until D. as soon as
( ). We've discussed every detail of this plan and have got everything ready.
But still something ______ go wrong. We still have to be very careful.
A. must B. should C. would D. may
( ). —Which man is your Maths teacher
— ______ .
A. The man is in a black coat B. The man wears a black coat
C. The man in a black coat D. The man is wearing a black coat
( ). —Where are the doctors now
—In the meeting room. They ______ the meeting for 10 minutes.
A. have begun B. have been on C. have had D. have been held
( ). —There will be a speech about Chinese culture this evening. But I am wondering ______
—By No. 10 bus. It's a fifty minutes' ride from here.
A. where it will be held B. how I can go there
C. how long it takes to get there by bus D. how far it is from here
( ). —Why don't you get used to the life in the big city
— ______ the crowded traffic ______ the high living cost. The only reason is the terrible pollution.
A. Not only; but also B. Either; or C. Both; and D. Neither; nor
( ). He made up his mind to devote his life ______ pollution ______ happily.
A. to prevent; to live B. to prevent; from living
C. to preventing; to live D. to preventing; from living
( ). —At present young people prefer WeChat to keep in touch with their friends.
—Yes. It seems to be the best way of communication ______ people like.
A. which B. what C. who D. that
( ). —Sorry, ______ . What do you mean by saying “look out”
—I asked you to “be careful”, not to “look outside”.
A. I can't hear you B. I can't see clearly C. I don't notice you D. I don't follow you
( ). —Some people now think there is no need to wear masks when going out.
—We can't be ______ careful. ______ .
A. so; Many hands make light work B. too; Actions speak louder than words
C. too; Prevention is better than cure D. very; Don't put all your eggs in one basket
( ). —Do you know how to spell ______ word “stress”
—Yes. It begins with ______ “s”
A. a; an B. the; the C. an; a D. the; an
( ). —When shall I call you back, in the afternoon or evening
— ______ . I'll be in all day long.
A. Any B. None C. Neither D. Either
( ). —I haven't been to Shanghai for years.
—You really need to pay a visit, and you'll find changes there are ______ imagination.
A. against B. beyond C. without D. for
( ). —Can children under the age of 12 go to school by electrical—bicycle themselves in Yangzhou
—No, they ______ ,according to the law.
A. may not B. needn't C. mustn't D. shouldn't
( ). —Why do you admire Mr Wang so much
——Because he is the person ______ helps us learn much knowledge.
A. which B. who C. what D. whom
( ). —China just made history by landing on far side of the Moon.
— ______ exciting news report!
A. What an B. What a C. What D. How
( ). —Excuse me, sir. But smoking is not allowed here.
—Sorry, I didn't see the sign. I'll ______ my cigarette at once.
A. put out B. put away C. put up D. put off
( ). —I joined in 2019 Yangzhou International Half Marathon, ______ couldn't run as fast as a real athlete.
—That's really great! You're my hero!
A. though B. until C. unless D. if
( ). —______ ,Chinese mobile phones, like Huawei, have improved greatly.
—Exactly. That's why made—in—China products are more and more popular now.
A. In time B. In all C. In fact D. In the end
( ). —Can I play basketball with my classmates this afternoon, Mum
—Sure, if all your homework ______ by noon.
A. is done B. will done C. has done D. does
( ). Draw a mind map of the information you get when you have class.
______ ,you're sure to forget some easily.
A. Anyway B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. However
( ). —Could you take out the rubbish and do the dishes, Tony
—Sure. Mum will be mad if she sees this ______ ,I think.
A. matter B. mess C. trouble D. difficulty
( ). —The novel Black Beauty is very nice.
—So it is. Could you tell me ______
A. how long I can borrow it B. if I can keep it for a week
C. when should I return it D. that I can borrow it
( ).—How I missed my family and friends during my stay abroad!
—Homesick ______
A. A friend in need is a friend indeed B. East or west, home is best
C. When in Rome, do as the Romans do D. You are never too old to learn
( ). —May I use your computer, Mr Black — ______ I will use my iPad instead.
A. Go ahead B. Thank you C. Sorry, you can't D. I'm afraid not
( ). —Have you heard of ______ death of Steven Hawking
—Yes. It must be ______ loss to the Physics world.
A. the; the B. a; the C. a; / D. the; a
( ).—Do you know 2018 Yangzhou International Half Marathon took place ______ 22nd April
—Of course. It's the pride of our city.
A. at B. on C. in D. after
( ). —Do your parents often take a walk after dinner
—No. We ______ like reading books.
A. both B. either C. none D. all
( ). —We were told to be here before 7:00.
—Oh, you ______ . I'm sorry for not telling you we have changed the time.
A. needn't B. can't C. couldn't D. mustn't
( ). —Could you give me some advice on travelling
—Take a map with you ______ you have a guide or you know the city well.
A. if B. unless C. although D. because
( ). —What do you think of the vegetable soup
—Well, it ______ a little salty.
A. looks B. smells C. sounds D. tastes
( ). —I heard our headmaster left for Shanghai this morning.
—Really But he made no ______ of it at yesterday's meeting.
A. attention B. information C. mention D. attraction
( ). —What do you think of Frank
—He is a(n)______ boy and he shows great interest in anything new.
A. curious B. honest C. modest D. creative
( ). — ______ is it from Yangzhou to Xi'an
—Baidu it. Ah, more than 20 hours by Train K245.
A. How long B. How far C. How soon D. How much
( ). I still like the good old songs I often listen to ______ myself in my spare time.
A. enjoy B. enjoying C. to enjoy D. enjoyed
( ). —Has Tina finished her painting yet
—I guess not. She ______ on it when I walked past her room.
A. has worked B. had worked C. is working D. was working
( ). —The novel Black Beauty is very nice. —So it is. Could you tell me ______
A. how long I can borrow it B. if I can keep it for a week
C. when should I return it D. that I can borrow it
( ). Don't stop your kids doing something again and again. You should ______ why they do so.
A. find out B. work out C. give out D. turn out
( ). —This is your order, a cake and an apple pie. ______
—I'll have it here.
A. Anything else B. Is that OK C. For here or to go D. Anything to drink
( ). —A stranger gave me an umbrella when I was caught in the rain.
— ______ .
A. It is raining cats and dogs B. Nobody is perfect
C. Kindness can be found everywhere D. Many hands make light work
( ). He has ______ iPhone and now he is reading ______ useful book on it.
A. a; a B. the; a C. an; a D. an; the
( ). He gives me two pieces of advice, but ______ of them is valuable to me.
A. both B. neither C. none D. all
( ). The girl named Malala has shown by example that children and young people, too, can make ______ to improving their own situations.
A. decisions B. contributions C. agreements D. conclusions
( ). She bought a digital camera online ______ she could save a lot of time.
A. so that B. in order to C. because of D. as soon as
( ).To athletes, the most important thing is not to win a gold or silver, but to ______ .
A. take notice B. take place C. take care D. take part
( ).Tom, ______ you play football with me this weekend
—Sure, but I ______ finish my homework first.
A. can; mustn't B. may; can't C. may; could D. can; have to
( ).Not only his uncle but also his cousin ______ France, and they know the country very well.
A. have gone to B. has been in C. have come to D. has been to
( ).—When did the snowstorm hit Beijing —Last Friday, while we ______ a Geography lesson.
A. have had B. are having C. were having D. will have
( ).—I hear the murderer was arrested last week.
—Anyone ______ the law should be punished.
A. against B. over C. for D. above
( ). Mr Green's memory is getting ______ . As a result, he often leaves his keys at home.
A. older B. poorer C. greater D. better
( ). —Could you please tell me ______ this year
—Let me check it for you. Oh, it's on June 7th.
A. when the Dragon Boat Festival is B. how the Dragon Boat Festival is
C. when was the Dragon Boat Festival D. how is the Dragon Boat Festival
( ).—Why didn't you come to Jenny's birthday party yesterday
—Because I ______ .
A. didn't invite B. wasn't invited C. isn't invited D. haven't invited
( ). —Who is the man ______ is interested in reading Beautiful Yangzhou
—It's Mr Baker, our English teacher.
A. that B. / C. whom D. which
( ). —I love the Internet. I've come to know lots of friends online.
— ______ . Few of them would become your rea1 friends.
A. That's for sure B. I couldn't agree more
C. That's not the case D. I'm pleased to know that
( ).______ . Here we are in India. So why not try on the Saris, dear
A. Many hands make light work B. One tree can't make a forest
C. When in Rome, do as the Romans do D. Better late than never
( ). —Do you know how to spell ______ word “strength” in English
—Yes. It begins with ______ “s”.
A. the; a B. the; an C. a; the D. the; the
( ). —Betty, are Lucy and Lily twin sisters
—Yes. They are so similar that it's almost ______ to tell one from the other.
A. possible B. impossible C. usual D. unusual
( ).—It's reported that Music and Art will enter the Entrance Examination for the High School.
— ______ big news! So it's important for students to learn them well.
A. What B. What a C. How D. How a
( ). —Mum, I want to watch Everlasting Classics on CCTV 1 tonight.
—Oh, dear. It ______ for nearly twenty e on!
A. will begin B. will be on C. has begun D. has been on
( ). —Of all the modern Chinese writers I like Mo Yan best.
—Me too. His novel Red Sorghum Clan ______ a turning point in his writing career.
A. shows B. marks C. gets D. achieves
( ). —I joined in 2019 Yangzhou International Half Marathon, ______ couldn't run as fast as a real athlete.
—That's really great! You're my hero!
A. though B. until C. unless D. if
( ). —Sandy, you'd better ______ ______ your notes before you do your homework every evening.
—OK,I will, Mum.
A. look through B. look out C. look after D. look around
( ). —As we know, it's difficult to live in a foreign country.
— ______ if you can't understand the language there.
A. Properly B. Recently C. Usually D. Especially
( ). —What do you think of Jim
—He is a serious boy. Whenever he ______ the tasks, he will try his best to finish them well.
A. will be given B. will give C. gives D. is given
( ). —The novel Gulliver's Travels is very nice.
—So it is. Could you, tell me ______
A. how long I can borrow it B. if I can keep it for another week
C. when should I return it D. that I can borrow it
( ). —I'm afraid that you look a bit fatter than before.
—Yeah. I need to start exercising and get back in ______ .
A. size B. height C. style D. shape
( ). —How was your job interview yesterday
—Oh, I couldn't feel ______ . I could hardly answer most of the questions they asked.
A. worse B. easier C. better D. happier
( ). —Have you found the information about the famous people ______ you can use for the report
—Not yet. I'll search some on the Internet.
A. who B. what C. whom D. which
( ). —I was told that Tom was charged with stealing the jewelry from the shop.
—It is just a misunderstanding. ______ ,he had nothing to do with it.
A. In fact B. As a result C. However D. Moreover
( ). —You shouldn't stay up late tonight.
—Thanks. I will go to bed earlier. ______ .
A. No pain, no gain B. I believe practice makes perfect
C. Many hands make light work D. I won't burn the candle at both ends
( ). —Have you seen ______ film Secret Superstar
—Of course. I have never seen such ______ moving one before.
A. the; an B. /; a C. the; a D. /; an
( ). Her sister goes to the Music Club ______ every Monday morning.
A. at B. / C. on D. in
( ). —The old TV is so big that it ______ too much space.
—Well, I will buy a new one soon.
A. takes off B. takes away C. takes place D. takes up
( ). There are ______ teachers in our school, and ______ of them are women teachers.
A. two hundreds; three fourth B. two hundred; three fourths
C. two hundred; three fourths D. two hundred of; three fourths
( ). Mr White, the principal, has made a great ______ to the growth of the school.
A. contribution B. progress C. invention D. protection
( ). —How was your trip to the British Museum
—I spoke no English and was ______ silent during the visit.
A. completely B. peacefully C. especially D. specially
( ). —Could you tell me ______
—In five minutes.
A. how soon will the film begin B. how soon the film will begin
C. how long the film has been on D. how long has the film begun
( ). When you ______ yourself with others, you miss the wonder of who you are.
A. compare B. communicate C. contact D. connect
( ). —Will you watch the programme Singer in Hunan Star—TV tonight
—Yes, of course. It ______ one of the most popular shows since last year.
A. was B. became C. has been D. become
( ). —Mr Li, I have some difficulty ______ the article.
—Remember ______ it three or four times at least.
A. to understand; reading B. understanding; reading
C. understanding; to read D. to understand; to read
( ). —Who will give us the speech on public manners
—Mr Brown ______ ,but I'm not sure.
A. will B. need C. must D. might
( ). — ______ will the discussion last
— ______ we reach an agreement.
A. How long; Not until B. When; Not until C. How long; Until D. When; Until
( ). —Did your hear that Liang Zichen beat Zeng Xinyi in Super Brain — ______ exciting news it is!
A. What B. How C. What an D. How an
( ).—We must work as a team or we will fail a second time.
—Yes. Just as a saying goes,“ ______ ”.
A. One finger can't lift a small stone B. He who laughs last laughs best
C. One stone kills two birds D. One is never too old to learn
( ). —Peter has never been abroad.
— ______ .
A. I haven't neither B. I haven't too C. Me too D. Me neither
( ). It's more difficult to take ______ action than to make ______ decision.
A. an; / B. /; / C. an; a D. /; a
( ). —Do you think Mike can be a good fireman
—Yes. He has the ability to stay ______ when something dangerous happens.
A. curious B. modest C. excited D. calm
)( ). You won't get good grades in the coming oral exam ______ you practice more.
A. and B. unless C. if D. but
( ). It seems that those pills had no effect at all. I am feeling even ______ .
A. worse B. better C. happier D. luckier
( ). —I hear you offered Tom a helping hand.
—Yes. But he ______ it because he insisted he can solve the problem alone.
A. received B. returned C. refused D. rewarded
( ). —Have you decided ______ to get to the museum
—Yes. Mr Li suggested that we would meet there at eight.
A. how B. when C. what D. where
( ). —Five tickets to London on Saturday afternoon, please!
—Sorry, sir! There is ______ left.
A. none B. nothing C. anything D. something
( ). —Can I go boating, dad
—Of course. But you ______ ask someone to join you.
A. can B. might C. may D. must
( ). —How do you like the new shelf
—Beautiful, but it ______ too much space of my study.
A. takes up B. puts up C. opens up D. makes up
( ). Reading offers a window to other worlds, real or imagined, ______ the classroom.
A. with B. on C. beyond D. over
( ). The girl has been missing for 2 hours and we are all worried about her ______ .
A. growth B. safety C. happiness D. progress
( ). We all like the story about the old man ______ happened in our hometown 70 years ago.
A. who B. whom C. what D. which
( ). —Could you tell me ______ the bike
—Three hours. Remember to return it to the bicycle rental before 5 p. m.
A. when can I borrow B. where I can hire C. how long I can keep D. when I can return
( ). My mother always tells me“ ______ ”. So I always do my best while studying.
A. too many cooks spoil the broth B. no pain, no gain
C. many hands make light work D. Rome was not built in a day
( ). —The radio says that there will be a heavy rain tomorrow.
— ______ . I planned to go hiking with my sister.
A. Sounds great B. I'm afraid so C. It's a pity D. I hope so
( ). China has become ______ fourth most popular destination for tourists worldwide.
A. a B. an C. the D.
( ). The whole family were ______ agreement about what to do next.
A. about B. on C. for D. in
( ).It's the story of students ______ sat where you sit 20 years ago and founded Google.
A. which B. who C. what D. whether
( ).Whenever we kids come over, Susan just stands there and watches us ______ sure we don't break anything.
A. make B. made C. to make D. making
( ).Just as the saying goes, “A tree ______ by its fruits, and a man by his behavior. ”
A. knows B. is known C. knew D. was being known
( ). —The weather changes often these days.
— ______ The highest temperature yesterday was 28℃, but it's just 6℃ today.
A. So it is B. So it does C. So is it D. So does it
( ). —Our classmates are going to Rose Garden after the exam.
— ______ exciting idea!
A. What B. How C. What an D. How an
( ).Don't you know where your kids are in the house Turn off the Internet
and they'll ______ quickly.
A. get up B. stand up C. show up D. hurry up
( ). The basketball game comes to you ______ from Beijing.
A. live B. lively C. alive D. lovely
( ). Generally speaking, over my career, the harder the course is, ______ I play.
A. well B. better C. the best D. the better
( ). We'll ______ a very fast—paced modern life in the new era.
A. get used to B. used to C. be used as D. be used for
( ). It's said that ______ of the water around the world ______ polluted.
A. two thirds; has B. two thirds; is C. two third; are D. two thirds; have
( ). —Mike, can you explain ______
—I'm sorry, Mum. I was listening to music and didn't hear it.
A. why everything in the house is in a mess
B. why nobody answered the phone when I called you
C. how you can finish the homework in such a short time.
D. how you can make the robot work since there is no battery
( ). —Oh, dear! How can I finish so much work in 30 minutes
—Don't worry. ______ . We can give you a helping hand.
A. Practice makes perfect B. Where there's a will, there's a way
C. One swallow does not make a summer D. Many hands make light work
( ).—Are you sure you can do well in tomorrow's test, Lucy
— ______ . I've got everything ready.
A. It's hard to say B. I'm afraid not C. I think so D. I hope not
( ). During the Spring Festival of 2020, COVID—19 was one of ______ hottest topics all over China. What ______ unusual beginning of a new year!
A. the; / B. the; a C. the; an D. /; the
( ). —Which of these two shirts will you take
——I'll take ______ ,to give me a change sometimes.
A. all B. both C. either D. neither
( ). —Mum, may I play computer games this evening
—No way, you ______ finish your homework.
A. can B. must C. may D. will
( ). ______ exciting news it is! Beijing will hold the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
A. What B. What an C. How D. How an
( ). With the ______ of the washing machine, people have had more free time to relax.
A. invention B. situation C. condition D. tradition
( ).Yangzhou is a greener city now because more and more trees ______ every spring.
A. were planted B. are planted C. will be planted D. have planted
( ).—Have you ever seen the film Capernaum（《何以为家》）？
—Yes. And I think it is the best film ______ teaches me a lot.
A. that B. who C. what D. /
( ). —Many young people can't ______ to buy houses in big cities in China. —Exactly.
A. offer B. effort C. affect D. afford
( ). —What a terrible experience I had just now.
— ______ ,you are safe now. That's the main thing.
A. Anyway B. Exactly C. Otherwise D. Moreover
( ). —You will succeed finally ______ you give up halfway.
A. if B. when C. unless D. since
( ). ______ ways to get on well with your classmates, or you will make yourself lonely.
A. Find B. To find C. Finding D. Found
( ). Some people think it's the parents' job to ______ their children ______ a clean and comfortable environment at home.
A. offer; to B. offer; with C. provide; with D. provide; to
( ). —I am worried about ______ .
—Whatever the result is, don't be too hard on yourself.
A. how have I prepared for my final exams
B. if I can get great grades in the final exams
C. that my school team lost the game because of my fault
D. why did my school team lose the game
( ). —What about going to Marco Polo Flowers Ocean Theme Park this Sunday, Cathy — ______ !We'll have a lot of fun there.
A. Good luck B. Never mind C. Sounds great D. Certainly not
( ). —It shouldn't take long to clear up after the party if we all volunteer to help.
—That's right. ______ .
A. Better late than never B. Many hands make light work
C. One tree can't make a forest D. When in Rome, do as the Romans do
( ). I can't tell you ______ way to the Millie's because we don't have ______ Millie here.
A. the; a B. a; / C. a; the D. the; /
( ). —Daniel and Sophie, please tell me something about Shanghai Disneyland.
—Sorry, ______ of us has ever been there.
A. neither B. either C. both D. none
( ). —Did you find the notebook you needed
—Yes. But ______ it, I emptied my schoolbag.
A. find B. to find C. finding D. found
( ). —Hi! Could you please go shopping with me
—Sorry, I'm busy now. I ______ in an application form for a new job.
A. fill B. will fill C. am filling D. have filled
( ). See what you have done! Don't you have a ______ of right and wrong
A. feeling B. thought C. knowledge D. sense
( ). —Mr Green is always ______ his noisy students but gets mad at his noisy son.
—He is a good teacher, but not a good father.
A. similar to B. angry with C. patient with D. worried about
( ). ______ exciting news report it is that 5G phones have come!
A. What an B. What C. How an D. How
( ). —Do you know ______
—We can try to reduce rubbish, reuse water and recycle things.
A. why can we go green B. how can we go green
C. why we can go green D. how we can go green
( ). —Don't eat here, please. Eating ______ in the underground.
—Oh, sorry.
A. isn't allowed B. aren't allowed C. don't allow D. doesn't allow
( ). He accepted the ______ with pleasure. He thought it an honour to attend such a party.
A. introduction B. invitation C. invention D. instruction
( ). Don't go out until the rain stops. ______ ,you'll get wet.
A. Otherwise B. Anyway C. However D. Whatever
( ). —What is mum cooking in the kitchen
—Maybe fried chicken. How nice it ______ !
A. looks B. sounds C. tastes D. smells
( ). —I can't think of any other actress who is more beautiful than Audrey Hepburn.
—You've got the point. Her beauty is ______ words.
A. over B. beyond C. above D. without
( ). —Steve, could you tell me how to take a taxi to Disneyland through “Didi”
— ______ .
A. Take it easy B. My pleasure C. Sure, I'd love to D. Have a good time
( ). —Mr Black, how can I realize my dream —I think“ ______ ”
A. Many hands make light work B. Practice makes perfect
C. Burn the candle at both ends D. No pain, no gain
( ). —Have you seen ______ film The Wandering Earth
—Of course. I have never seen such ______ exciting science fiction film.
A. a; an B. the; / C. a; / D. the; an
( ). —Shall we go on Friday or Saturday
—Either is OK. It makes no ______ to me.
A. choice B. change C. difference D. decision
( ). —Do you think he can get the first prize for jumping
—Impossible now. He ______ to do so, but he has just hurt his leg.
A. has hoped B. was hoped C. has expected D. was expected
( ). —We haven't seen Mrs Li for a long time.
—What do you suppose ______ to her
A. has happened B. to happen C. was happening D. having happened
( ). —Do you know what Robinson Crusoe did just after he got to the island
—Yes. The first thing ______ he did was to look for some food.
A. who B. that C. which D. what
( ). —May I take the dog with me, sir
— ______ . Pets are not allowed to enter the hall.
A. Yes, you may B. No, you mustn't C. Yes, you can D. No, you needn't
( ). —David,. You fall asleep in class again!
—I'm sorry. I promise that I ______ .
A. wakes up; will B. wake up; will C. waking up; won't D. wake up; won't
( ). —Why are you so tired
—Because we ______ football in the playground the whole afternoon.
A. were playing B. will play C. play D. played
( ). — ______ will Yangzhou World Horticultural Exposition be held
—Not until 10th April 2021.
A. How long B. When C. How soon D. How often
( ). —Is our WeChat account safe
—Yes. Nobody can use it ______ they have the password.
A. unless B. when C. since D. if
( ). —I was told that Tom was charged with stealing the jewelry from the shop.
—It is just a misunderstanding. ______ ,he had nothing to do with the case.
A. In fact B. As a result C. However D. Moreover
( ). —You have made a lot of mistakes in the exam.
— ______ I checked it several times.
A. So what B. I'm afraid not. C. What's up D. You must be joking.
( ). —Could you tell me ______
—Oh, she is the world's first robot citizen, Sophia.
A. what is the tall girl B. who is the tall girl C. what the tall gir1 is D. who the tall girl is
( ). —Can you tell me how to get to the park — ______
—Thank you all the same.
A. Show me the map, please B. Certainly. It's next to the museum
C. Sorry, I've no idea. I'm new here D. Sure. Walk along the street till the end
( ). —Learning a foreign language is not easy. It takes time.
—I agree. ______ . There's no short cut.
A. All roads lead to Rome B. Rome wasn't built in a day
C. Practice makes perfect D. Better late than never
( ). —Who is ______ boy over there
—Oh, it's Jim. He is ______ best student in our school.
A. a; the B. the; a C. a; a D. the; the
( ). ——Excuse me, could you tell me ______
—Better walk there. It's only about ten minutes' walk.
A. how far He Garden is B. how I can get to He Garden
C. how far is He Garden D. how can I get to He Garden
( ). Please ______ the cost of the trip per person as soon as possible.
A. take out B. put out C. work out D. look out
( ). You don't know ______ I want to see you again. We haven't seen each other for many years.
A. how long B. how much C. how often D. how soon
( ). With the ______ of the computer, museums today are different from what they used to be.
A. introduction B. invitation C. instruction D. direction
( ). —Whose computer is this
—It's ______ . They share it.
A. Jack and Mike B. Jack's and Mike's C. Jack's and Mike D. Jack and Mike's
( ). The weather in Beijing is cooler than ______ in Guangzhou in autumn.
A. it B. one C. this D. that
( ). —I offered Sandy a helping hand. However, she ______ it.
—Maybe she can manage herself.
A. refused B. received C. returned D. rewarded
( ). —Who can go shopping with me
— ______ Lisa ______ Lucy. One of them must stay at home to take care of the dog.
A. Not only; but also B. Neither; nor C. Either; or D. Both; and
( ). —I'm sorry, Dad. I lost that wallet you gave me.
— ______ .
A. The same to you B. It's my pleasure C. Nice to see you D. Well, never mind
( ). —I want to see the film The Wandering Earth. Do you know the ______ of the film
—Science fiction. It's well worth seeing.
A. director B. cost C. type D. date
( ). Jane goes to the Music Club ______ every Monday afternoon.
A. on B. / C. at D. in
( ). You are too late. The film ______ since half an hour ago.
A. has begun B. began C. has been on D. begins
( ). —When shall we play table tennis in the sports center
—Not until the work ______ this Saturday.
A. finishes B. is finished C. will finish D. will be finished
( ). They say,“ ______ ”and mine is on Monday, when I won the first in the race.
A. Every dog has its day B. Many hands make light work
C. It never rains but it pours D. The early bird catches the worm 30
( ). As Hannah Lucas had a disease, she and her brother Charlie made ______ app called NOT OK to let her get help from ______ others when she wasn't feeling well.
A. the; the B. a; the C. an; / D. the; /
( ). The thieves planned to ______ the bank in the dark night.
A. break down B. break into C. break out D. break up
( ). —What would you like to eat here
— ______ except the noodles, which are not to my taste.
A. Anything B. Nothing C. Something D. Everything
( ). Ben was helping his mother when the rain began to beat heavily ______ the windows.
A. below B. across C. behind D. against
( ). —Bruce, please don't open the door. It's cold.
—Pardon
—I ______ you not to open the door.
A. will tell B. had told C. have told D. told
( ). The two years of study under the famous professor ______ his mind and improved his character.
A. shaped B. read C. supported D. made
( ). It is no use regretting ______ harder. Cheer up and move on. As the saying goes, “Better late than never. ”
A. not to study B. not having studied C. to not study D. having not study
( ). I don't make ______ clear when and where the parents' meeting will be held.
A. this B. that C. those D. it
( ). —Do you have any plans for the winter holiday
—Since you are crazy about music, why not go to some ______ concerts
A. lively B. live C. alive D. living
( ). —I'm new in Yangzhou.
—Take a map of Yangzhou with you. You'll find it of great ______ helping you to get around Yangzhou.
A. price B. cost C. interest D. importance
( ). He made a mistake, but then he took action to change the situation ______ it got worse.
A. until B. when C. before D. because
( ). I am so busy that I have no time to do anything else. Can you have the clothes ______ for me
A. wash B. washed C. washing D. to wash
( ). —Why is the game called Travel Frog（旅行青蛙）so popular？
—I guess it has something to do with ______ .
A. how did people feel like in the game B. how lonely people are in their real life
C. how much do people enjoy travelling D. whether people's love for travelling with frogs
( ). —What do you think of my plan, Lucy
—Well, ______ I agree with you. But I think you'd better ask Tom. He may have some different ideas.
A. in general B. in fact C. in all D. in place
( ). —How do you like your new hairstyle
— ______ Just the way I wanted it to look.
A. Good idea! B. It's perfect! C. I'm frightened. D. I'm afraid not.
( ). Although it seemed to be ______ painful experience, he still found it ______ fun.
A. a; / B. /; a C. a; the D. a; a
( ). —I can't find the magazine I bought this morning.
—Well, Jack is reading ______ over there. Why not go and see if it is yours
A. it B. that C. one D. some
( ). A hard—working man ______ become a great scientist, but a great scientist ______ be a hard-working man.
A. can't; can B. may not; must C. can't; must D. may not; can
( ). ______ my sister ______ I do well in our lessons. My mother is very proud of us.
A. Not; but B. Neither; nor C. Either; or D. Both; and
( ). Pick up your pen and draw your own invention. Maybe it will be ______ a real product one day!
A. turned on B. turned down C. turned into D. turned off
( ). —Where is your uncle I haven't seen him for a long time.
—He ______ Beijing for about half a year. He moved there last November.
A. has gone to B. has been to C. has arrived in D. has been in
( ). —Did you see a man in black pass by just now
—No, sir. I ______ a newspaper.
A. read B. was reading C. would read D. am reading
( ). —I wonder ______ you'll water this kind of flower.
—Every other day.
A. how often B. how long C. how soon D. how much
( ). —Dad, would you please walk a little more ______
—Sorry. I thought you could follow me.
A. closely B. quickly C. quietly D. slowly
( ). With the wide use of e-business, the way of shopping we were used to ______ a lot.
A. change B. changing C. changed D. has changed
( ). “I want to know ______ ,”said the boy opening the box.
A. what's inside the box B. where the box is C. that there's some candy D. how big is the box
( ). —I didn't have the ______ to go out alone at night when I was little child.
—Neither did I. But now I'm brave enough.
A. courage B. power C. ability D. chance
( ). —Do you like to play basketball
—No, but I ______ play basketball at college.
A. get used to B. was used to C. used to D. use to
( ). —It's raining hard. Would you please lend me your umbrella
— ______ . I've lent it to Peter.
A. I don't think so B. I can't agree more C. I'm afraid I can't D. I haven't decided yet
( ). —All the people of Yangzhou need to work together to make our city more beautiful.
—That's it. ______ .
A. Practice makes perfect B. Many hands make light work
C. When in Rome, do as the Romans do D. A friend in need is a friend indeed
( ). —Simon, is this your English textbook
—No. ______ is in my desk.
A. Hers B. His C. Mine D. Yours
( ). —I haven't been to Shanghai for years.
—You really need to pay a visit, and you'll find changes there are ______ imagination.
A. against B. beyond C. without D. for
( ). —Where is my watch I can't find it.
—Don't worry. It must be ______ in your room.
A. somewhere B. anywhere C. everywhere D. nowhere
( ). The young girl couldn't afford a new car. ______ ,she bought a used one.
A. Moreover B. Otherwise C. Since D. Instead
( ). The total number of online literature website users had ______ to 352 million by the end of June, 2017. And the number is still growing.
A. increased B. influenced C. included D. introduced
( ). —Could you take out the rubbish and do the dishes, Tony
—Sure. Mum will be mad if she sees this ______ ,I think.
A. matter B. mess C. trouble D. difficulty
( ). The energy from the sun and wind is very cheap and it will never ______ .
A. come out B. put out C. run out D. carry out
( ). —The high school entrance examination is coming!
—Yes. Our teacher tells us we ______ be too careful while taking exams.
A. mustn't B. shouldn't C. needn't D. can't
( ). —What was the party. like
—Wonderful. It's years ______ I enjoyed myself so much.
A. since B. after C. when D. before
( ). —When did the new shopping mall open
—It ______ for nearly half a year.
A. has opened B. has been open C. was opened D. is opened
( ). —Many people say the temperature in Yangzhou this spring is just like a roller coaster.
—I can't agree more. ______ !
A. What a strange weather B. How a strange weather
C. What changeable weather D. How changeable weather
( ). It's reported that another theatre ______ in September this year.
A. completes B. is completed C. will complete D. will be completed
( ). Could you show me ______
A. what can I do with the bike B. how I could do with the bike
C. which was the way to the zoo D. where he lives
( ). —I will give a speech in tomorrow's talk. I am a bit nervous.
— ______ .
A. Take it easy. B. Sounds great! C. What a pity! D. What a shame!
( ). They say ______ and mine is on Saturday, when I was chosen to be the host of the art show.
A. many hands make light work B. every dog has its day
C. it never rains but it pours D. the early bird catches the worm
( ). —Can you remember when the drama series All Is Well became so popular
—Well, I only remember it was ______ Saturday that all my friends started to be crazy about it.
A. an B. the C. a D. /
( ). Mary got two dolls from her grandfather on her birthday, and she liked ______ very much.
A. it B. him C. her D. them
( ). —What We can take buses with just a mobile
—Yes. Buses in Yangzhou began to ______ Alipay app.
A. share B. save C. search D. support
( ). —Linda, will it rain this afternoon
—It ______ rain. Who knows The weather changes so quickly in spring.
A. may B. must C. will D. can
( ). —Mr Wang's work goes ______ teaching, and he always thinks of the children first and takes good care of them.
—Yes. He was praised as one of the “People Who Moved Yangzhou”.
A. beyond B. beside C. behind D. between
( ). A new TV show called National Treasure has become wildly ______ with young viewers.
A. creative B. famous C. popular D. exciting
( ). —Uncle Sam, I have to leave right now.
—What a pity! I ______ you could stay a little longer with us.
A. thought B. think C. am thinking D. have thought
( ). The young singer's latest album, with his posters, ______ well.
A. sells B. sell C. is sold D. are sold
( ). Please ______ the call to the sales department if the customer rings up for me again.
A. run through B. look through C. go through D. put through
( ). The match between Guangdong and Xinjiang in the CBA finals was really fantastic, ______ when Yi Jianlian scored in the last minute.
A. probably B. exactly C. specially D. especially
( ). —How is the film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales —It's the most wonderful one ______ I have ever seen.
A. who B. that C. which D. what
( ). —Tom, what's your reason for being late for school this time
—I thought I could arrive on time. But the bus started moving ______ I could get on it.
A. after B. until C. while D. before
( ). —David, could you tell me ______
—OK. I'll check it for you on the Internet.
A. how often do the Winter Olympic Games take place
B. when the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games will start
C. how many events are there in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games
D. who wins the most gold medals in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games
( ). —After so many years of hard work, Tom has finally achieved his goal.
—Great! ______ .
A. One tree can't make a forest B. Many hands make light work
C. Where there is a will, there is a way D. A friend in need is a friend indeed
( ). —Why did you take part in the charity walk You are not good at running at all.
— ______ . I run to show that I can help others.
A. I can't agree more B. That's not the point
C. Not exactly D. It sounds like a pity
( ). —Who is the lady in red
—Miss Gao. She teaches ______ English.
A. we B. us C. our D. ours
( ). — ______ does Joanna take the course in DIY
—Every Saturday afternoon.
A. How long B. How much C. How soon D. How often
( ). —Where would you like to go tomorrow, Beijing or Xi'an
— ______ is OK. It's up to you.
A. Either B. Neither C. Both D. All
( ). —I offered Sandy a helping hand. However, she ______ it.
—Maybe she can manage herself.
A. received B. returned C. refused D. rewarded
( ). —Mr Wu has recommended many books. Have you decided ______ first
—Yes. The Little Prince.
how to read B. which to read C. when to read D. where to read
( ). —If I want to be an astronaut, how will I get to be one
—You ______ do well in school and tame your fears.
A. may B. can C. must D. could
( ). Hawking is no longer with us, ______ he will continue to inspire the world.
A. so B. if C. but D. as
( ).The Queqiao satellite（卫星）will form a ______ bridge between controllers on Earth and the far side of the Moon.
A. contribution B. communication C. celebration D. competition
( ). Hi, guys, please write three facts you ______ last term in your project.
A. learned B. are learning C. have learned D. learn
( ). —When will your sister go to England
—She ______ London since four months ago.
A. went to B. has gone to C. has been to D. has been in
( ). We should stop ______ fireworks to reduce pollution.
A. getting off B. turning off C. taking off D. setting off
( ). —What are you watching
—The Story of China. This part ______ at China Block Printing Museum of Yangzhou in 2014.
A. filmed B. was filmed C. has filmed D. is filmed
( ). —I can't afford the white dress.
—What about the orange one The price is a little ______ .
A. cheaper B. higher C. lower D. more expensive
( ). —You must hand in your report tomorrow.
—What ______ . We can't finish it that quickly.
A. No way B. No problem C. That's right D. That's for sure
( ). —I'm tired out.
—How can you be manager and accountant at one time ______ .
A. The early bird catches the worm B. Don't put all your eggs in one basket
C. Actions speak louder than words D. Don't burn the candle at both ends
( ). —A Bite of China is ______ documentary I've introduced to you several times.
—It's great. I've never watched ______ more attractive one.
A. the; a B. the; the C. the; / D. a; the
( ). ______ you know little about the Qing and Ming Dynasties, you'd better read more books about them.
A. Unless B. Since C. Although D. Whether
( ). —Don't you think it ______ of some teenagers to be crazy about pop stars
—Well, I don't think so. We were once young and had the similar experiences.
A. creative B. wise C. silly D. curious
( ). —Who's that man in our classroom It ______ be Mr Brown. He is much taller.
—You mean the man in white He is an exchange student from England.
A. can B. may C. can't D. mustn't
( ). —How was your job interview yesterday
—Oh, I couldn't feel ______ . I could hardly answer most of the questions they asked.
A. worse B. easier C. better D. happier
( ). —Where is my watch I can't find it.
—Don't worry. It must be ______ in your room.
A. somewhere B. anywhere C. everywhere D. nowhere
( ). —Mum, where's my packed lunch
—In the kitchen. I ______ you two sandwiches.
A. make B. am making C. have made D. will make
( ). He accepted the ______ with pleasure. He thought it as an honor to attend such a great party.
A. instruction B. invitation C. introduction D. invention
( ). The governments should ______ the use of new types of energy to make a. greener world.
A. push in B. push for C. put out D. put up
( ). —Where is your son Jimmy living now
—He ______ the city of Yangzhou, China for two years.
A. has come to B. has been to C. has gone to D. has been in
( ). ______ are crazy about listening to pop music in their spare time.
A. Bill as well as Dick and Lucy B. Neither Victor nor Tom
C. Not only Tim but also the twins D. Either Anita or Jack
( ). Jane Austen, the writer of Pride and Prejudice, wrote many stories of love. However, she ______ single all her life.
A. remained B. reminded C. realized D. required
( ). We're not sure ______ there'll be ______ or not tomorrow.
A. if; rains B. if; rainy C. whether; raining D. whether; rain
( ). —What are you going to do this weekend
— ______ . If there is enough time, I may go to Shanghai with my friends.
A. Don't mention it B. It doesn't matter C. Forget it D. It depends
( ). I really shouldn't have shouted at my parents like that, but ______ .
A. it was none of your business B. I just couldn't help it
C. I didn't care about it D. I couldn't agree more
( ). —Look at ______ boy over there. He looks excited.
—Yeah, he has won ______ first prize in the school English Reading & Writing Competition.
A. a; the B. the; a C. the; the D. a; a
( ). —Annie, ______ books are all over the place.
—Sorry, Mum. I'll put them away.
A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself
( ). The 2021 International Horticultural Expo ______ in Yangzhou.
A. holds B. will hold C. is held D. will be held
( ). —I'm not sure what to write about The Secret Garden in the report.
—You should read some ______ about the book before writing.
A. reviews B. reasons C. results D. rewards
( ). —My feelings for you have not changed.
—But you have changed. You are not as you ______ .
A. are B. were C. will be D. have been
( ).Facial recognition（人脸识别）technology is widely used for payment．
______ ,we needn't enter the passwords any more.
A. For example B. As a result C. What's worse D. What's more
( ). The police are watching the suspect ______ for more clues which will help solve the case.
A. clearly B. highly C. closely D. heavily
( ). —Daniel, do you know that bees never get lost
—Yes. Bees always remember——the same way as they went.
A. come back B. came back C. coming back D. to come back
( ). —Kate, do you know ______
—I'm not sure. Maybe a Bird watching Society worker.
A. where can I watch birds B. what is the man with a camera
C. where I can watch birds D. what the man with a camera is
( ). —I'm tired out after three—day work day and night.
— ______ relax yourself Go out and enjoy the natural beauty.
A. Why not B. Why don't C. What about D. Shall we
( ). —Tan Dun does not use any musical instrument in his music Water.
—That's really amazing! He is so ______ .
A. energetic B. modest C. serious D. creative
( ). —Honey, come and help me ______ the picture of balloons from the magazine.
—OK, Granny. I'm coming.
A. carry out B. work out C. cut out D. hand out
( ). —Do you think David and Lisa can be good accountants
—Accountants should be careful enough. ______ David ______ Lisa is suitable, I'm afraid.
A. Either; or B. Neither; nor C. Both; and D. Not only; but also
( ). —All of Audrey Hepburn's films are wonderful.
— ______ . Especially Roman Holiday.
A. I can't agree more B. That's not the case C. That's not the point D. Don't mention it
( ). —Amy, your pronunciation is so beautiful now. How do you make it
—Thanks. Just as the saying goes,“ ______ ”
A. Each dog has its day B. Many hands make light work
C. Practice makes perfect D. The grass is always greener on the other side
( ). High school, where we have ______ good time living together, is ______ time of discovery, learning and hard work.
A. a; a B. a; the C. a; / D. /; a
( ). Australian seasons are ______ of ______ .
A. opposite; us B. the opposite; ours C. against; ours D. against; us
( ). I will never forget the three years ______ I spent with my classmates and teachers in Meiling Middle School.
A. which B. when C. what D. where
( ). Just like weather, life ______ be beautiful all the time.
A. mustn't B. needn't C. can't D. wouldn't
( ). —What do you think of the concert given by the artist
—Exciting, ______ one piece of the music wasn't played quite well.
A. though B. unless C. because D. since
( ). —When ______ you ______ reading Jane Eyre
—It's hard to say. I'm busy recently.
A. did; finish B. have; finished C. will; finish D. do; finish
( ). —My father works in Pukou. He spe