—Sam, do you mind if I have a look at your notebook?

—Of course not.　　　　.

A.It’s a deal              B.Be my guest              C.It’s my treat              D.With pleasure

All the staff members are surprisedby　　　　news that Jerry was even appointed ________president of the Board.

A.a; the              B.the; 不填              C.the; the              D.a; 不填

In our school, light music is often played　　　　classes to make the students entertained and relaxed for 10 minutes.

A.between              B.along              C.among              D.over

As it is, the parents　　　　worry about their children’s studies. They know quite clearly what to do at school.

A.shouldn’t              B.mustn’t              C.can’t              D.needn’t

Tu Youyou　　　　all the awards given to her for her great contributions in the field of medicine.

A.obtains              B.acknowledges              C.deserves              D.preserves

Gao Lin finally got to know the fact　　　　only determination can decide the true champion when the team won the championship of the 2015 Chinese Super League.

A.that              B.why              C.what              D.how

The villagers in this remote mountain village often get together to　　　　the cultural tradition and celebrate the festivals as their forefathers did.

A.make up              B.keep up              C.put up              D.set up

Our Model United Nations School Team will be leaving for Shanghai to attend the conference soon, for which the teammates　　　　for nearly a month.

A.prepared              B.would have prepared

C.are preparing              D.have been preparing

Jessica often carries a laptop to the Global Education Language School　　　　she needs to search for some important information.

A.even though              B.in case              C.so that              D.only if

The top technologies have been brought to the local farms.　　　　, the crop output has been increased a lot.

A.In particular              B.On the contrary              C.As a result              D.In addition

Everyone who　　　　our country’s military secrets to the terrorists will surely be punished and sentenced to jail.

A.brings forward              B.gives away              C.leaves out              D.passes down

For Lucy, the most necessary thing is to find a suitable job,　　　　in which she can earn her living and fulfill her potential.

A.that              B.it              C.the one              D.one

According to the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve, the newly learnt words will quickly be forgotten if they are not　　　　used in our daily English communication.

A.frequently              B.occasionally              C.differently              D.exactly

Maybe our school president will not be　　　　to attend the meeting, for he is completely occupied with the 80th anniversary ceremony.

A.convenient              B.available              C.reliable              D.accessible

It is widely known that the entertainment facilities in this attraction are provided at no extra　　　　.

A.charge              B.choice              C.space              D.option

As the world’s biggest developing country, China　　　　the USA as the largest consumers of natural resources.

A.describes              B.joins              C.recommends              D.considers

________the instant message servicer — WeChat, we can keep in touch with our friends for everyday communication.

A.In need of              B.By means of              C.In place of              D.On behalf of

________in this small town for nearly 15 years, I have known a lot about the local customs.

A.Lived              B.To live              C.Having lived              D.To have lived

Sally, a teacher most of　　　　students didn’t follow the school rules, devoted a lot of her spare time to educating her students.

A.whom              B.who              C.whose              D.that

—Have you bought a new flat in the Qianjiang New City of Hangzhou?

—　　　　It just came on the market last Sunday, and I bought it two days later.

A.How could it be?              B.You said it.

C.Are you serious?              D.That’s all right.

"Guys, get out of the mud! How many times do I have to tell you?"

I　21　the words angrily. I felt myself recreating the　22　words my parents had said to me so many times in the past, and I felt powerless to change my kids’ actions. A(n)　23　thought came to me, one that comes to most　24　at some point:"Am I becoming my father?"

We were on a short vacation, and my daughter and son were playing in the mud, splashing(溅) it with their boots, and　25　the feeling. You know, one of those feelings that we adults are far too　26　to enjoy anymore.

It was the third and last day of our trip, and I’d been with the kids on a solo mission to northern Minnesota. My wife had stayed home to enjoy some　27　time to rest. Taking care of kids alone was　28　no easy task. And while we’d　29　some great time on the trip, it didn’t feel too great at the moment. I was　30　with something many fathers did with: a sense of　31　with my kids, and a feeling I should control their　32　.

My son turned around to meand said,"Dad, relax! It’s OK!"I　33　back at him, realizing he was right.　34　, the mud could be washed off. No lives were in　35　.

The only　36　here was my desire to control them.

I wanted to thank him for his　37　. It’s useful to remember that our kids are not to be controlled. They should be guided and led, but not controlled. This desire to control can lead many fathers to an emotional　38　with their kids. And while many fathers are clearly　39　of this problem, they convince themselves that it can’t be helped.

The truth is that it can be helped, and fathers can　40　the relationship they have with their kids.

21． A.picked up              B.figured out              C.spilled out              D.brought up

22． A.valuable              B.popular              C.unforgettable              D.same

23． A.alarming              B.inspiring              C.pitiful              D.interesting

24． A.educators              B.travelers              C.fathers              D.drivers

25． A.expressing              B.enjoying              C.exploring              D.describing

26． A.familiar              B.skilled              C.mature              D.busy

27． A.relaxed              B.precious              C.meaningful              D.important

28． A. ly              B.similarly              C.additionally              D.eventually

29． A.suffered              B.experienced              C.encountered              D.counted

30． A.agreeing              B.combining              C.comparing              D.struggling

31． A.impatience              B.embarrassment              C.satisfaction              D.disappointment

32． A.behavior              B.direction              C.routine              D.emotion

33． A.shouted              B.glared              C.dashed              D.looked

34． A.However              B.Indeed              C.Therefore              D.Otherwise

35． A.vain              B.doubt              C.danger              D.shape

36． A.chance              B.problem              C.method              D.choice

37． A.confidence              B.response              C.consideration              D.concern

38． A.association              B.argument              C.communication              D.disconnection

39． A.afraid              B.ashamed              C.aware              D.careful

40． A.build              B.destroy              C.change              D.protect

The holidays are coming up, and if you are looking for some great things to do with your kids to celebrate the season, look no further. The more you let them in on the holiday planning fun, the more exciting it will be for them, and the more pride they can take in a successful holiday. There is a tendency to exclude kids from the holiday preparations for many reasons: we want everything to be perfect or maybe we don’t trust that they’ll do it right. However, involving kids in holiday preparations can be good for them, as well as fun for you.

Kid-created decorations are often the best part of any holiday table. People always love the handmade decorations the best, because they are truly made with love, and they’re usually the most fun. Find small things your kids can do, like creating centerpieces or paper rings, and direct their creations. Be sure to put these things out where people can see them when they come over, because there’s nothing worse than creating something you’re proud of and having it hidden. Let them show your guests what they’ve made and talk about it. They’ll be happy to do so!

What is a better way to get into the spirit of the season than to go shopping? Kids love to pick out gifts for others. Let them choose whatever they think the person they’re buying for would like. This will help them to be proud of their gifts, as well as try to budget according to the amount of money you have given them. You can also let them pack their own gifts. Give them options of gift bags or packing paper and watch them go to town. It may not be perfect, but it will be precious, for sure.

Kids love to cook. They love to get their hands dirty and create fun meals with the help of their parents. They also feel a sense of pride in the food items they create, and they love it when people eat what they make and talk about how delicious it is. Allowing your kids into the kitchen can help them learn cooking and baking, and can also give them ownership of the holiday meal. Of course, you’ll have to help them along the way, but taking that time can really make a kid’s day.

Holiday crafts are the best. Creating centerpieces and ornaments(装饰品) is fun, but you can also look to nature for inspiration. Leaf collages (拼贴画) or prints are a fun way to capture the fall. Jack-o’-lanterns are an excellent way to celebrate Halloween, and there is endless inspiration to take from the first snowflakes that fall in winter. Your imagination is the key!

41．The underlined word"exclude"can be best replaced by"　　　　".

A.save              B.hide              C.prevent              D.protect

42．What should parents do as for the handmade decorations?

A.Try to take full advantage of kids’ creativity.

B.Take pride in them and show them to others.

C.Ask kids to make them with great care and love.

D.Allow kids to make them entirely by themselves.

43．What’s the author’s attitude towards allowing kids to choose the gifts when shopping?

A.Approving.              B.Doubtful.              C.Negative.              D.Critical.

44．The author mentions Jack-o’-lanterns in the last paragraph to　　　　.

A.show the benefits of making handmade artworks

B.stress the great influence Halloween has on people

C.call on people to make full use of their imagination

D.inspire parents to celebrate Halloween in a different way

45．What is the purpose of the passage?

A.To introduce some perfect holiday activities.

B.To recommend some fun holiday ideas to parents.

C.To tell people how to make preparations for holidays.

D.To inform readers of some kid-friendly holiday ideas.

From Britain to the Middle East and China, engineers and architects are pushing the boundaries of possibility as they strive to create the biggest and the best. Here are recently-selected seven wonders-to-be in the modern world which are near completion. Among these, Beijing Daxing International Airport ranks the first and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge ranks the third.

No.1 Beijing Daxing International Airport, China

Beijing Daxing International Airport, which is set to be the biggest airport in the world, is designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. The new Terminal One will have a radial-like plan, designed to reduce passenger travel distances. The construction of the new airport started in 2015 and it is planned to be put into use in 2019.

No.2 Kingdom Tower, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Adrian Smith, the architect who has designed the highest structure in the world, the 829.8 m-high Burj Khalifa in Dubai, is now working on his new project which will smash his own record by this over-a-kilometer-high Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. No one can be sure about the exact date of its completion but most probably the project will be ended in 2019.

No.3 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, China

At about 50 km long, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will take the title of the longest water span in the world from another China’s bridge in Jiaozhou Bay. The construction started in 2009 and will complete the first session in 2017.

No.4 Chernobyl reactor, Ukraine

The engineers of the USSR who fought to bring the Chernobyl disaster under control built a concrete sarcophagus to cover the hole that had opened up above the destroyed reactor. A new steel arched structure is being built, to be rolled on rails over the reactor, from which point demolition work can begin using cranes suspended from the new roof. Most possibly it will be finished in 2020.

No.5 Hotel Abraj Kudai, Mecca

Every hajj, Mecca receives more than two million pilgrims(朝圣者) from all over the world. New buildings are being built to accommodate these pilgrims. The Abraj Kudai cluster of towers will hold more than 10,000 hotel rooms. It is expected that the construction work will be put an end to in 2017.

No.6 Crossrail, London

Crossrail is built to link east and west London through the sewers, cables, and the city’s foundations. After its completion in 2017, it is expected to alleviate traffic jams in London.

No.7 Grand Stade FFR, Paris

Grand Stade FFR is designed especially for the French Rugby Federation. The stadium can accommodate 82,000 fans and is dotted with retractable(可收起的) pitches (a marked out area of ground on which a sport is played). A retractable roof apparatus is capable of turning the stadium into a giant interior. Hopefully the fans can gather there to watch thrilling matches in 2018.

46．What do the seven constructions have in common?

A.They have been opened to travelers.

B.They will be completed in the near future.

C.They are all located in Asia.

D.They are mostly for military purposes.

47．Which building is the highest existing building?

A.Burj Khalifa in Dubai.              B.Kingdom Tower in Jeddah.

C.Hotel Abraj Kudai in Mecca.              D.Chernobyl reactor in Ukraine.

48．Which of the following can be completed the earliest?

A.Grand Stade FFR, Paris.

B.Crossrail, London.

C.Beijing Daxing International Airport, China.

D.Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, China.

49．Where can you probably find this passage?

A.In an environment report.              B.In a geography book.

C.In a traveling magazine.              D.In a hotel advertisement.

New Zealand will create one of the largest marine protected areas in the world, spanning an area of 620,000 sq km.

The Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary (保护区) will be one of the world’s most significant fully protected ecosystems, the prime minister of New Zealand, John Key, told the UN General Assembly in New York.

The sanctuary is in the South Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 km north-east of New Zealand, and expands a marine reserve that surrounds some small islands. The area is considered important in terms of biodiversity, featuring nearly 35 species of whales and dolphins, 150 types of fish and three of the world’s seven sea turtle species. It is also geologically significant, including the world’s longest chain of underwater volcanoes and the second deepest ocean trench, into 10 km underwater — deeper than Mount Everest’s height. The scale of the sanctuary will dwarf (矮化) any previous New Zealand’s protected area, spanning twice the size of the country’s mainland. It will cover 15% of New Zealand’s economic zone.

Commercial and recreational fishing will be completely banned, as will oil, gas and mineral prospecting (勘探), exploration and mining. Key’s government aims to pass legislation establishing the sanctuary next year.

"The sanctuary is a world-class, unspoiled marine environment and New Zealand is proud to protect it for future generations,"Key said."New Zealanders value our coasts and oceans, which are an important part of our culture, economy and environment and we are committed to managing them sustainably. Creating protected areas will support not only our own fisheries, but those of our Pacific neighbors, adding to New Zealand’s efforts to help grow Pacific economies through the responsible management of their ocean resources."

Nick Smith, New Zealand’s environment minister, said the sanctuary might impose a cost upon the mining industry but that it is important to protect the ocean before exploration takes place."New Zealand needs to use its vast ocean resources for jobs and exports in industries like fishing, aquaculture, minerals and energy, but we also need to set aside special areas where nature comes first and marine life is fully protected,"Smith said.

New Zealand will monitor the area via its navy and satellite technology. The Kermadec region will join three other key areas in the Pacific protected by the US, the UK and Australia.

Matt Rand, director of the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Global Ocean Legacy (遗产) campaign, welcomed Key’s announcement."New Zealand will create the gold standard of conservation areas in the sanctuary, preserving one of the few ly unspoiled areas of ocean on Earth,"he said."This commitment is an exciting step toward meeting global goals to safeguard at least 30% of the ocean through fully protected marine reserves."

50．Which of the following about the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary is TRUE?

A.It will also be protected by the UN.

B.It will be in the charge of John Key.

C.It will be the largest marine protected area.

D.It will be an area with a fully protected ecosystem.

51．Why is the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary important in biodiversity?

A.It has a superior geographical location.

B.It has many different kinds of sea animals.

C.Its environment is suitable for the growth of marine life.

D.It is the only unspoiled area of ocean remained on Earth.

52．Which of the following will Key probably agree on?

A.People are allowed to fish for fun in the sanctuary.

B.All Pacific countries should be responsible for ocean resources.

C.New Zealanders attach great importance to protecting the sanctuary.

D.New Zealand has made great achievement in creating protected areas.

53．What can we infer from what Nick Smith said?

A.New Zealand should develop its marine industry in special areas.

B.The Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary may affect New Zealand’s mining industry.

C.New Zealand hasn’t figured out how to make full use of its ocean resources.

D.Measures should be taken immediately to protect the ocean after explorations.

54．What does the passage mainly tell us?

A.Ways to protect ecosystems.

B.Some of the world’s largest protected areas.

C.New Zealand’s new ocean sanctuary.

D.The importance of protecting marine life.

They say that after a parent dies, the surviving children can take on some of their parent’s characteristics. I resisted for years becoming anything like my dad or at least acknowledging that I was anything like him because, well, because I wanted to be me, not him; but there I sat at his memorial service several months ago, telling myself,"You’ve got a lot more of your dad in you than you think."

There’s this phrase my dad used, and I know I’m going to sound rude to complain about it, but it did use to bother me."I’m so proud of you,"he told us kids, whether we’d won a sailing race (like my older brother) or run a marathon (like my younger sister) or managed to get a book published (like me)."I’m so proud of you."That should be a good thing, but here’s what always went through my unforgiving mind:"You’re taking credit for what isn’t really yours. You can be proud, but the achievement is mine."Ain’t it like a son? Your parent is doing his best to give you praise, and you’re cutting him down to size."I’m so proud of you."It came out of my dad’s mouth all the time, on those long-distance calls where I might have mentioned something that happened at work or when he and Mom came to visit and we showed off the talents of our two boys."I’m so proud of you"was the remark that was often repeated.

I knew the feeling of parental pride well, especially when my boys achieved in ways that were beyond my comprehension and ability, but I looked for other ways to express it."That’s an incredible story you’ve written,"I would say about the composition."I can’t believe how fast you solved that problem,"I would admire the work of the math genius. But never just the blanket phrase.

I thought that by making my praise specific, it would feel like I was claiming their achievement less as mine and more as one they could own themselves. But there I was at Dad’s memorial, about to eulogize him, thinking that I could say exactly what my brother said,"He lets me be me."That was his achievement. In the bland phrase that I promised I would never utter to my children was a world of forgiveness, care and appreciation. We kids could do no wrong in my father’s eyes, and because of that we found the freedom to fly far from the nest. What I took for a bad thing was love. So just the other day when my older son, now a promising manager, sent me an email about the thank-you dinner his latest client threw him, I thought hard for clever things to say, finally realizing your kids don’t really need your praise. They just want what my dad gave me."I’m so proud of you,"I wrote. Just like the old man.

55．Why did the writer resist becoming like his father?

A.Because he wanted to have his own character.

B.Because his father was a man with no ambition.

C.Because he desired to be a well-educated gentleman.

D.Because his father failed to be responsible for the family.

56．What does the underlined sentence imply?

A.The writer’s father loved him more than anyone or anything.

B.The writer has taken on many characteristics of his father.

C.The writer misses his father very much in his deepest heart.

D.The writer’s father has sacrificed too much for his development.

57．When the writer’s father said"I’m so proud of you"to him, the writer thought　　　　.

A.he should work harder

B.his father took his own fame

C.he should respond to his father politely

D.his father should express his pride clearly

58．Why does the writer make his praise for his children specific?

A.To make them realize his love for them.

B.To let them know why he is proud of them.

C.To stress they achieve a lot by themselves.

D.To show that praise can be given differently.

59．The underlined word"eulogize"in the last paragraph probably means"　　　　".

A.praise              B.accompany              C.imitate              D.criticize

60．What is the best title for the passage?

A.An unforgettable experience              B.A successful father

C.Five magic words              D.A sad son