DAY1

UK in focus (P4)

Choose the best answer:

1. What is the point of the article?

A. To introduce Prince William’s wedding arrangements in detail.

B. To comment on the significance of the royal wedding.

C. To question the relevance of the royal family in modern British society.

D. To explain why the royal wedding is linked with the 2012 Olympics.

2. What can be concluded from the article?

A. Some say that the royal wedding is a reflection on modern Britain.

B Some think the royal wedding shows Britain’s multiculturalism and sense of fair play.

C. About 2 billion people across the world will see the wedding ceremony online.

D. Britons are obsessed with football due to the influence of David Beckham.

3. Why is the inventor of the World Wide Web mentioned?

A. To inform readers about some well-known British inventors.

B. To point to the importance of the World Wide Web for the wedding.

C. In support of the idea that Britain is a nation of creative and original people.

D. To encourage people to watch the wedding on the Internet.

4. According to the article, both the 2012 Olympics and the royal wedding _______.

A. have increased the British sense of national identity

B. have promoted traditional British values

C. represent a more modern Britain

D. have encouraged the interest of Britons in football

DAY2

Rich parents may ... (P4)

Choose the best answer:

1. The first sentence “Rich parents don’t equal rich kids, at least in the US” means that in the US ______.

A. children of rich parents may not know how to manage their inheritance

B. children of rich parents don’t always get to inherit their parents’ full wealth

C. children of rich parents don’t expect their parents to give them their wealth

D. children of rich parents don’t expect themselves to be as rich as their parents

2. According to the survey, most rich Americans ______.

A. think they owe their children nothing

B. think it best to give their money back to society

C. doubt their children’s ability to handle wealth

D. are confident of their children’s ability to handle wealth

3. The example of Bill Gates is used to show that nowadays ______.

A. many rich parents don’t think their children need their money

B. many rich people think their money should go to charity

C. many rich parents think their children should make their own money

D. many rich parents think it is better for their children to be independent

DAY3

Nature’s energy ... (P5)

Choose the best answer:

1. Which of the following order correctly shows how the artificial leaf is used to produce electricity?

a. artificial leaves split water into hydrogen and oxygen

b. the hydrogen and oxygen gases are stored in a fuel cell

c. the artificial leaves are put in water

d. the fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity

A. cbad B. cabd C. bcad D. cadb

2. Which of the following statements about new artificial leaves is TRUE according to the article?

A. They are inexpensive but unstable.

B. They are as efficient at carrying out photosynthesis as natural leaves.

C. They can work only in pure water.

D. They need several catalysts to help them work efficiently.

3. The aim of the scientists at MIT in developing the new artificial leaves is to ______.

A. build up more power stations in the world

B. provide cheaper energy for developing countries

C. offer people in developing countries access to pure water

D. gain a deeper understanding of the photosynthesis process

4. What is the main point of the article?

A. Introduction to the history of artificial leaves.

B. An invention copying photosynthesis.

C. Giving energy to the poor.

D. A mixture of water power and solar energy.

DAY4

Great teachers ... (P6)

Choose the best answer:

1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?

A. Mark’s parents tried their best to improve the home environment.

B. Mark stood out at Catholic High for his excellent baseball skills.

C. Coming from a bad neighborhood, Mark often fought with his classmates.

D. Mark’s family was in financial difficulties and couldn’t afford living expenses for him.

2. How could Mark have attended college?

A. By giving up sports and focusing on his studies.

B. By devoting all his energy to sports.

C. By improving both his sports skills and his studies.

D. By taking as much after-school tutoring as possible.

3. What was Mark’s ideal college?

A. A college that allowed him to study for free.

B. A college that didn’t need a good ACT score.

C. A college that was famous for its baseball and football programs.

D. A college that offered him scholarships to play baseball and football.

4. What did Mark do when he knew the results of college entrance exams?

A. He went to the coach’s home directly to share his good news.

B. He invited the author and Mrs Jones to attend a party at his home.

C. He expressed gratitude to the author and Mrs Jones for their help.

D. He paid the author and Mrs Jones money for their after-school tutoring.

5. What message does the author mainly intend to convey?

A. A family environment is very important for the development of children.

B. Outstanding athletic ability can help students get admitted into universities.

C. It is the teachers’ duty and responsibility to bring out their students’ potential.

D. A teacher’s biggest satisfaction is helping his or her students achieve their dreams.

DAY5

从各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. His friend suggested he promote himself as “specialty European bricklayer.” He _____ – and soon had more jobs than he could handle.

A. did B. does

C. promoted D. had

2. One may understand the cosmos (宇宙), but never the ego (自我); the self is _____ than any star.

A. more distant B. more interesting

C. tinier D. stranger

3. Most people don’t mind sharing non-personal information on the Internet, but they are more _____ about their children’s activities.

A. likely B. caring

C. guarded D. tolerant

4. It took Wang nearly a month of hard thinking ______ he could come to his decision.

A. when B. after

C. before D. since

5. Only after a teammate left for his national duty in the African Nations Cup, ______ his chance.

A. Bale got B. Bale did get

C. got Bale D. did Bale get

6. Nine in ten parents said there were significant differences in their approach to educating their children compared with ______ of their parents.

A. those B. one

C. both D. that

7. Young people ______ pursue happiness through “things” are liked less by their peers than young people ______ pursue happiness through experiences.

A. who…who B. …who

C. … D. who…

8. I dialed my mom’s cell phone number again and again, ______ why she didn’t answer the phone.

A. wondered B. wondering

C. had wondered D. to wonder

9. _____ focusing on true interests, you will build a high school resume that shows the admissions department who you really are.

A. With B. Upon

C. By D. Through

10. ______: “Facts speak louder than words.”

A. Like the saying goes    

B. What the saying goes      

C. As the saying goes   

D. For the saying goes 



上期参考答案





D1 BDBB D2 CCCD D3 DCBCA

D4 1. Two major rumors on the Internet.

2. People’s lack of trust in government and experts.

3. Chinese people shouldn’t believe rumors or follow others blindly.

4. Rise.

5. 的确这些人多花了钱，但是是他们首先引发了危机，导致了价格上涨。

D5 1-5 BACDA 6-10 CBDAC

11-15 BDACD 16-20 BADBD