1、 A. began B. begin C. should begin D. have begun 3. Im very grateful to you for what youve given me and _D_ you have done for me. A. which B. that C. all what D. all that 4. He told me how he had given me shelter and protection without which I _C_ of hunger. A. would be died B. would die C. would ha
2、ve died D. will die 5. This article deals with the natural phenomenon which _B_ most interesting to everyone. A. are B. is C. they are D. it is 6. Hes determined to finish the job _B_ long it takes. A. no matter B. however C. wherever D. whatever 7. Though Jane is satisfied with her success, she won
3、ders _D_ will happen to her private life. A. how B. who C. that D. what 8. TOEFL is a test for students _A_ native language is not English. A. whose B. of whom C. that D. which 9. We desire that the tour leader _A_ us immediately of any changes in plan. A. inform B. informs C. informed D. has inform
4、ed 10. These two areas are similar _D_ they both have a high rainfall during this season. A. to that B. besides that C. except that D. in that 11. Scientists say it may be five or ten years _B_ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients. A. since B. before C. after D. when 12. This is a
5、very difficult operation. Its essential that you _C_ for emergency. A. be prepared B. would prepare C. be prepared D. must be prepared 13. Most insurance agents would rather you _C_ anything about collecting claims until they investigate the situation. A. dont do B. would not do C. didnt do D. do no
6、t 14. Her suntanned face suggested that she _A_ in excellent health. A. be B. is C. was D. were 15. _B_ evidence that language acquiring ability must be stimulated. A. It being B. There is C. It is D. There being 16. Mary didnt have time to go to the concert last night because she was busy _B_ for t
7、he exam. A. to prepare B. preparing C. to be prepared D. being prepared 17. That was so serious a matter that I had no choice but _D_ the police. A. called in B. calling in C. call in D. to call in 18. The match was cancelled because most of the members _A_ a match without a standard court. A. objec
8、ted to having B. objected to have C. were objected to have D. were objected to having 19. Having been asked to speak at the convention _D_. A. some notes were prepared for Dr. Smith B. the convention members were pleased to hear Dr. Smith C. some notes were prepared by Dr. Smith D. Dr. Smith prepare
9、d some notes 20. Ever since the Smiths moves to the suburbs a year ago, they _C_ better health. A. could have enjoyed B. had enjoyed C. have been enjoying D. are enjoying II. Vocabulary (课本词汇加强练习)21. Teachers need to be _A_ the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experien
10、ce. A. aware of B. understood of C. known of D. clear of22. He finally gave in to an _B_ urge to smoke and lit up a cigarette. A. overcoming B. overwhelming C. defeating D. conquering 23. He took the lead, and _C_ it until the end of the race. A. attain B. retain C. maintain D. contain 24. The girl
11、_B_ the alarm the moment she saw the smoking rising from the cottage. A. rose B. raised B. arose D. increased 25. No longer feeling up to his work, the manager had no choice but to_A_ from his position. A. resign B. remove C. withdraw D. move 26. Some experts believe that girls are more _C_ in langu
12、age than boys. A. skill B. related C. talented D. benefit 27. The company has _D_ their operation to the 12 major cities along the coast.A. extended B. explored C. exploited D. expanded28. It is terrible to have no one to _D_ on in times of personal crisis.A. refer B. reply C respond D. rely 29. The
13、y eventually succeeded in the debate mainly because of their _B_ attitude. A. negative B. positive C. exclusive D. extensive30. Its hard for you to _C_ too much of such a common story. A. rid B. take C. make D. putIII. Reading Comprehension Passage One When John and Victoria Falls arrived in New Yor
14、k City for one-year stay, they did not bring very many things with them. They had planned either to live in a furnished apartment or to buy used furniture. But they soon learned about a new system that more and more people are using. The renting of home furnishings (bed, tables, dishes, and so on) h
15、as become one of Americas fastest growing businesses.What kinds of people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them? People who are international business or government officials, foreign students, airline workers, young married couple people whose job or business may force them to move fre
16、quently from one city to another. They save a lot of trouble and the cost of moving their furniture each time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach their new homes. Young people with little money do not want to buy cheap furniture that they may soon dislike. They prefer to wait until they
17、have enough money to buy furniture that they really like. Meanwhile, they find they can rent better quality furniture than they could afford to buy.One family, who now have a large, beautiful home of their own, liked their rented furniture so much that they decided to keep renting it instead of buyi
18、ng new things. But usually people dont like to tell others about it. The idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and they are not sure what their neighbors might think. (248words)31. Which of the following has become one of Americas fastest growing businesses? _D_A. Selling home furnish
19、ings. B. Renting furnished apartments.C. Selling used furniture. D. Renting home furnishings.32. Why do some people prefer to rent furniture? _C_A. Because the furniture they get in this way is new.B. Because it saves them a lot of money.C. Because it saves them much trouble and money.D. Because the
20、y can always get better quality furniture in this way.33. What can you infer from the passage? _B_A. The idea of renting furniture is not acceptable.B. Renting furniture is not popular in the couples home town.C. Only those who dont have enough money to rent furniture.D. People usually grow to like
21、the furniture they have rented.34. Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage? _B_A. Rent or Buy? B. A New Way of Getting Home Furnishings.C. Furnished Apartments. D. A New Idea.35. Young people liked renting home furniture in that _D_.A. They have less moneyB. They dont want
22、to buy old furnitureC. The new furniture is of good qualityD. They dont have much money and dont want to buy the cheap furniturePassage 2 纸的历史Paper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. Wide spread use of written language would not have been possible without some cheap and prac
23、tical material to write on. The invention of paper meant that more people could be educated because more books could be printed and distributed. Together with the printing press, paper provided an extremely important way to communicate knowledge.How much paper do you use every year? Probably you can
24、not answer that question quickly. In 1990 the worlds use of paper was about one kilogram for each person a year. Now some countries use as much as 50 kilograms of paper for each person a year. Countries like the United States, England and Sweden use more paper than other countries.Paper, like many o
25、ther things that we use today, was first made in China. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. The Egyptians wrote on a kind of material made of a water plant. Europeans used parchment for many hundreds of year. Parchment was very strong; it was made from the s
26、kin of certain young animals. We have learnt of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept on parchment. (208words)36. Whats the meaning for the word “parchment”?A. The skin of young animals.B. A kind of paper made from the skin of certain young animals.C. The paper use
27、d by European countries.D. The paper of Egypt.37. Which of the following is not mentioned about the invention of paper? _B_A. More jobs could be provided than before.B. More people could be educated than before.C. More books could be printed and distributed.D. More ways could be used to exchange kno
28、wledge.38. When did the Egyptians begin to use paper widely? _A_A. Around 1400. B. Around 1900. C. Around 400. D. Around 900.39. Which of the following countries uses more paper for each person a year? A. China B. Sweden C. Egypt D. Japan40. What is the main idea of this short talk? _C_A. More and m
29、ore paper is being consumed nowadays.B. Paper enables people to receive education more easily.C. The invention of paper is of great significance to man.D. Paper contributes a lot to the keeping of historical records.Passage 3 美国制定法律来确保对国旗的使用Laws have been written to govern the use of American Nation
30、al Flag, and to ensure proper respect for the flag. Custom has also governed the common practice in regard to its use. All the armed services have precise regulations on how to display the national flag. This may vary somewhat from the general rules. The national flag should be raised and lowered by hand. Do not raise the flag while it is folded. Unfolded the flag first, and then hoist it quickly to the to
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