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Living in _______ ever increasingly fast-paced world, we are facing greater competition, so we must take ________ advantage of every opportunity to develop. A. an; the B. an; / C. the; an D. the; /
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2. 难度:中等 | |
Under the environment of fierce competition, the only way John could imagine _______ stress was to get tougher by making greater efforts. A. handling B. to handle C. handled D. having handled
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3. 难度:中等 | |
________ going to the program If You Are the One, she knew she had to be there or her mother would be unhappy. A. Although much she disliked B. Much although she disliked C. As she disliked much D. Much as she disliked
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4. 难度:中等 | |
----Has your uncle come back from England for a summer holiday? ----Yes. But he _________ at home for only a few days. Now he has been back to London. A. stayed B. has stayed C. had stayed D. is staying
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5. 难度:简单 | |
Published in 1974,the book was a(n) ________ success and was soon translated into thirteen foreign languages. A. constant B. instant C. unique D. accurate
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----Have you got any idea for the winter vacation? ----Yes. I’m going to a peaceful place, especially _________ suitable for relaxation. A. one B. the one C. that D. this
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7. 难度:中等 | |
She kept a little notebook, in which _______ the telephone numbers and email addresses of her friends. A. wrote B. have written C. was written D. were written
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8. 难度:中等 | |
When I saw the cars crash in the road, a frightened feeling ______ across my mind. A. flashed B. struck C. hit D. occurred
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9. 难度:简单 | |
The long-lasting war, filled with blood and deaths, ended in people’s sadness, ______ no result. A. having produced B. to produce C. producing D. produced
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10. 难度:简单 | |
I have to reschedule the appointment with you since there is a ________ in my plan. A. contact B. contrast C. connection D. conflict
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11. 难度:中等 | |
We can hardly believe that an intelligent person like Daniel ________ be asking such a silly question. A. should B. might C. must D. could
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12. 难度:简单 | |
Here is a list of names of the guests to be invited to the party. Please don’t _______ any of them when typing. A. let outB. make out C. leave outD. put out
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13. 难度:中等 | |
Everyone will go through life's stages of ups and downs, ________ selfrespect plays a key role in the maturity(成熟) of a person. A. when B. which C. as D. that
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14. 难度:中等 | |
Though Tom knew nothing about business, he succeeded ________ other more well-informed managers failed. A. what B. how C. if D. where
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15. 难度:中等 | |
________ cleaning the yard and making up the beds for the old, we also read newspapers for them and had chats with them. A. Except forB. Rather than C. Apart from D. Instead of
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16. 难度:中等 | |
----Why is he feeling down today? ----Because the suggestion he _______ has been turned down. A. put away B. put up C. put down D. put forward
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17. 难度:中等 | |
In the job interviews, job applicants often find themselves ________ unexpected questions, some very difficult to answer. A. to ask B. asked C. to be asked D. asking
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18. 难度:中等 | |
They are still very cautious about ______ side effect the new medicine will bring about, although the experts have tried it on about 2,000 patients. A. which B. that C. where D. what
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19. 难度:中等 | |
Only when________ possible to settle the problem. A. does the chief editor come will it be B. the chief editor comes will it be C. has the chief editor come it will be D. the chief editor comes it will be
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20. 难度:中等 | |
—My family usually holds a big party for my birthday, but I want to try a different way this year. —________ A. It's your business. B. Come along! C. Like what? D. So what?
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21. 难度:中等 | |
Whatever misfortune you face, just hold up your head and face it with a smile! I got to know this from a musical soul. 1. A.lonely B.relaxed C.awful D.breathless 2. A.bills B.fees C.fines D.prices 3. A.listeners B.traffic C.instrument D.background 4. A.trees B.street C.buildings D.crowd 5. A.shocked B.comforted C.excited D.amused 6. A.courage B.energy C.patience D.technique 7. A.mood B.presence C.thought D.appreciation 8. A.aside B.down C.off D.over 9. A.quietly B.deliberately C.curiously D.seriously 10. A.negative B.unhealthy C.unconscious D.elderly 11. A.creating B.sharing C.enjoying D.teaching 12. A.tense B.wonderful C.rough D.crazy 13. A.enthusiastic B.emotional C.energetic D.hopeful 14. A.available B.essential C.superior D.helpful 15. A.sure B.ashamed C.particular D.anxious 16. A.problem B.situation C.conflict D.condition 17. A.success B.opportunity C.aid D.happiness 18. A.concentrate B.look C.smile D.fight 19. A.occupied B.moved C.inspired D.satisfied 20. A.however B.wherever C.whoever D.whenever
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22. 难度:中等 | |
Are we getting more stupid? According to Gerald Crabtree, a scientist at Stanford University in the US, we are. A.The Greeks from 1,000 BC could have been the smartest in human history. B.Our ancient ancestors had no better surviving abilities than we do nowadays. C.Humans have been getting steadily more intelligent since the invention of farming. D.Mutations in genes that decide human intelligence have affected the development of intelligence. 2.According to Crabtree, ancient humans _______. A.had much more genes that determine human intelligence B.were forced to be smart due to natural selection pressures C.relied more on group intelligence than individual intelligence D.developed a diverse intelligence to adapt to the hard realities 3.Some argue that Crabtree’s theory is false because they think _______. A.people today are under much more pressure than early humans B.it’s ridiculous to compare a hunter’s and a poet’s intelligence C.modern education is far more advanced than ancient education D.human intelligence nowadays is different from that of the distant past 4.What is Thomas Hills’ attitude toward Crabtree’s theory? A.Supportive B.Unfavorable C.Worried D.Confused
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23. 难度:中等 | |
Alabama A.The introduction to the Best High Schools in three states. B.The different examinations in several high schools. C.Scholarships in the Best High Schools in three states. D.The things students should do before going to college. 2.It can be inferred from the text that______. A.students with a high GPA can get the Inspire Scholarship B.reading and writing skills are included in the tests in all the schools C.Alabama has the most best high schools of the three states D.at least 21 credits are needed to graduate from all the schools 3.Which of the following in TRUE according to the passage? A.The High School Graduation Exams are multiple-choice questions. B.Both the gold medal schools in Alabama are in its capital. C.There were 21 silver medal schools in Alaska in all. D.Delmar Senior High school is the best in Delaware. 4.Alaska's graduation exam is different from the others' in the aspect that______. A.it includes all the subjects the students learn B.it includes its own state history as well C.it includes math, reading and writing skills D.it includes 10 hours of community service 5.The Inspire Scholarship is a prize______. A.that any student in gold medal schools can apply for B.that is given to the top students in gold medal schools C.that helps to pay for tuition at Delaware State University D.that is very difficult to get for students in silver medal schools
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24. 难度:中等 | |
When I was young, I went looking for gold in California. I never found enough to make a rich strike. But I did discover a beautiful part of the country called Stanislau. Like Heaven on Earth, it had bright green hills and deep forests where soft winds touched the trees. By the time I arrived, the charming paradise had been deserted because miners’ good luck didn’t last. A.Soft winds touched the trees in Stanislau. B.There was a bright rug on the shining wooden floor. C.There were seashells, books and china vases full of flowers. D.A little black shelf held a small picture of a woman. 2.Tom cried when Henry read the yellowed letter, because ______. A.he was getting older and older B.he was moved by the loving messages in the letter C.he felt sad at the thought of Henry’s wife D.he was disappointed that Henry’s wife would arrive so late 3.Tom stopped my reaching for whiskey because ______. A.there was not enough whiskey for HenryB.he didn’t want me to get drunk C.that glass of whiskey was druggedD.it was for Henry’s wife 4.The underlined phrase “went insane” probably means “lost his______”. A.hopeB.mindC.heartD.temper 5.It can be inferred from the passage that ______. A.Henry’s wife was 38 when she was last seen B.Tom and Joe have heard the letter many times C.the author stayed in Henry’s house because he was lost D.the two miners came on Saturday to share past memories 6.The story is mainly about ______. A.ever-lasting loveB.lifelong friendship C.an unforgettable experienceD.charming Stanislau
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