Day 1

More than just a game (P1)
Choose the best answer:
1. The underlined word “dampen” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. hold B. light
C. reduce D. support

2. Which of the following is TRUE about the film’s story according to the article?
A. Every year 12 teenagers in total are chosen to join the televised fight.
B. Despite (尽管) having won the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss doesn’t feel much joy.
C. Katniss and Peeta are chosen once again to make the TV show more appealing (吸引人的).
D. Jennifer Lawrence won a best actress Oscar this year for the first Hunger Games movie.

3. What are some reasons why Catching Fire will probably be successful?
a. The previous film was successful.
b. It is true to the original book’s story.
c. Most of the reviews of the movie are positive.
d. It has many famous stars in addition to (除了) Jennifer Lawrence.
A. abc B. abd C. acd D. bcd

Day 2

High school overseas (P3)
请认真阅读短文， 并用英语回答问题(请注意问题后的词数要求)
1. What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? (No more than 10 words)
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2. Where does the phrase “a faraway place” in Paragraph 3 refer to? (No more than 2 words)
_________________________________________

3. List three benefits (好处) that the school gets from enrolling Chinese students. (No more than 35 words)
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4. What’s the purpose of Paragraph 6? (No more than 25 words)
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5. Use your own words to explain the word “bypassing” in the last sentence. (No more than 3 words)
__________________________________________


Day 3

Record-breaking storm (P5)
Choose the best answer:
1. Which of the following is TRUE about typhoons according to the article?
A. They mostly happen early in the morning.
B. They mostly do damage during winter.
C. During most typhoons people can keep safe just by staying at home.
D. This year, more intense storms have happened in the world.

2. Which of the following made Haiyan so powerful?
a. Its starting point was the equator.
b. The frequency of other intense storms
c. More heat was transferred from the ocean waters to the air above.
d. There was a strong wind shear in the area.
e. There was no land in its way.
A. abc B. acd
C. ace D. ade

3. The underlined word “align” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. disappear B. affect each other
C. arrive at the top
D. happen at the same time

4. The article mainly talks about ______.
A. how destructive Haiyan was
B. why Haiyan was so destructive
C. how typhoons like Haiyan form (形成)
D. ways to protect yourself when typhoons hit

Day 4

His iPhone rules (P6)
Choose the best answer:
1. The author’s main purpose in writing the article is to ______.
A. teach Gregory how to use electronics
B. show Gregory how much thought has been put into this gift
C. tell Gregory good manners he has to follow in public
D. make a deal with Gregory on the use of his Christmas gift

2. If Gregory loses his iPhone, he ______.
A. will get a new one from his parents
B. has to pay for a new one himself
C. will not receive gifts from his parents any more
D. must learn to live without a phone

3. We can learn from the article that Gregory’s parents ______.
A. set rules and regulations in every aspect of his life
B. expect him to do something in return for this gift
C. are worried about his manners and carelessness
D. don’t want him to become addicted (上瘾的) to electronic products

4. Which of the following rules does Gregory have to follow if he wants to be the owner of an iPhone?
a. Do not answer calls from strangers.
b. Pay close attention to his phone while at school.
c. Keep the phone on silent when he’s at the cinema.
d. Record his life as much as possible using the phone.
e. Bring the phone with him on field trips.
A. ab B. bd C. ce D. de

Day 5


单项选择
1. –Which of the cities you visited did you enjoy the most?
–______ in its own way was unforgettable.
A. Each B. Every C. All D. None

2. –Are you sure you won’t come for a drink with us?
– ______, if you insist.
A. Not at all B. It depends
C. All right then D. I don’t care

3. When I first met Bryan I didn’t like him, but I ______ my mind.
A. have changed B. change C. had changed D. would change

4. The driver wanted to park his car near the roadside but was asked by the police ______.
A. not to do B. not to C. not do D. do not

5. This was a huge learning experience for me. It opened my eyes to ______.
A. how easy it is to make a stupid decision
B. how easy is it to make a stupid decision
C. it is how easy to make a stupid decision
D. it is easy how to make a stupid decision

6. There are many criteria (选择标准) that oceanauts must ______. For example, men must be between age 22 and 35 and between 1.65 and 1.76 meters tall.
A. reach B. meet
C. have D. complete

7. ______ how fast candidates (候选人) complete the task, the examiners focus more on how they behave throughout the process.
A. Because of B. Far from
C. Except for D. Instead of

8. As a country girl, I _____ being part of such a diverse (多样的) group of people. So, on my first day in college, I felt like a fish out of water.
A. held on to B. preferred to
C. wasn’t used to D. looked forward to

9. So far, he _____ to take part in any competitions.
A. won’t be allowed B. hasn’t been allowed
C. wasn’t allowed D. hadn’t been allowed

10. In order to make us feel comfortable, air conditioning changes the temperature of the whole room, ______ is a real waste of energy.
A. it B. that C. what D. which


（答案见下期）

My notes
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上期参考答案
D1 1-5 Similarities, direct, inspire, parent, aspect
6-10 responsible, family, choose/like/prefer,
parts/best, thankful/grateful
D2 CDDC D3 ACB D4 DADB
D5 1-5 DCACB 6-10 DBDAC
11-15 DBADA 16-20 ABCCD