expressions in use 7
1【单选题】Clearly, most of the students there are full-time workers who would not otherwise have been able to _ sustained further study.
A、give up to
B、suspend on
C、embark on
D、commit to
正确答案：C
2【单选题】
The court ruled that this man _ his political rights for a further four years after he has served his 13-year sentence.
A、was deprived of
B、was derived from
C、be derived of
D、be deprived of
正确答案：D
3【单选题】
I would love to have kids. I would _ an Oscar to see my boy at a baseball game or my girl at a song recital.
A、turn down
B、catch up
C、insist on
D、run after
正确答案：A
4【单选题】
Richard was finally released on February 4, one year and six weeks after he’d been _ .
A、taken captive
B、taken place
C、taken capital
D、taken in hospital
正确答案：A
5【单选题】
She hoped Vincent would understand that her life had not been empty, because her love would _.
A、follow up
B、live on
C、have gone forever
D、disappear gradually
正确答案：B
6【单选题】All people, whether they be rich or poor, strong or weak, privileged or deprived，are interdependent, and _ the common task of seeking to achieve mankind’s full potential.
A、turn down
B、think over
C、live on
D、share in
正确答案：D
7【单选题】
In September 1944 he was able to return to his academic duties, but soon after the war ended he _ a serious illness and did relatively little research thereafter (从那以后).
A、was stricken by
B、was shared with
C、was taken care of
D、was looked after
正确答案：A
8【单选题】She retired from the company where she has _ and been a source of encouragement to others.
A、leading by example
B、led by example
C、shared in example
D、embarked on example
正确答案：B
passage 1
1【听力题】
A.Read the choices. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.
(1) [单选题]
A、Natural disasters.
B、Earthquakes.
C、Crisis mapping.
D、Social media.
正确答案：C
(2) [单选题]
A、In 2007.
B、In 2010.
C、In 2018.
D、In 2008.
正确答案：B
(3) [单选题]
A、The local government.
B、The UN.
C、Some hackers.
D、Some volunteers.
正确答案：D
(4) [单选题]
A、To create more accurate geographical maps.
B、To collect donations from all around the world.
C、To call attention to the locations of trapped survivors.
D、To provide real-time information on dangerous situations.
正确答案：B
passage 2
1【听力题】
Read the choices. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.
(1) [单选题]
A、Wilma Melville and Murphy.
B、Wilma Melville’s rescue dogs.
C、How to train search dogs.
D、Where to use search dogs.
正确答案：B
(2) [单选题]
A、When Wilma just retired.
B、In April, 1995.
C、In April, 2015.
D、In recent years.
正确答案：B
(3) [单选题]
A、Wilma had dreamed of owning many highly trained canines ever since she was young.
B、Wilma realized that more work had to be done to strengthen America’s disaster response.
C、Wilma set up the non-profit Search Dog Foundation.
D、Wilma set up the National Training Center for disaster search dogs.
正确答案：A
(4) [单选题]
A、They were selected in a competition nationwide.
B、They were selected in a competition worldwide.
C、They were selected from animal shelters around the country.
D、They were selected from animal shelters around the world.
正确答案：C
Passage 1
1【连线题】
Directions: You are going to read a passage with 10 statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter.
Vincent van Gogh and his paintings
第一组数据
1、At different periods of artistic creation, Vincent van Gogh’s works varied in light, color and line.
2、Although he liked portrait painting, Vincent van Gogh mainly painted still lifes and landscapes, because he did not afford to hire models.
3、During his 10-year artistic career, Vincent van Gogh spent the first two years drawing only.
4、Because of abundant and accurate details, the objects in some of Vincent van Gogh’s works could even be made in reality.
5、In terms of portrait painting, people hold different views on whether the paintings should be similar in appearance or in spirit.
6、Though confined to his room by the disease for some time, Vincent van Gogh continued painting.
7、The subjects of Vincent van Gogh’s still-life paintings are usually made up of the common and simple things in daily life.
8、A painter’s personality is more important than the objects themselves.
9、Vincent van Gogh’s paintings of landscapes are characterized by his unique views, which are usually different from those of the ordinary tourists.
10、Vincent van Gogh had a very strong character, so he could control his feelings of anxiety for many years.
第二组数据
A、Vincent van Gogh became a professional painter when he was 27 years old, but he died at the age of 37. During the decade he made many drawings and paintings, which shows that he was a very productive artist. The first two years he drew only, then he started to paint.
B、Through painting Vincent van Gogh liberated his mind and strengthened his creative power. This progress can be noted from period to period. Vincent’s first paintings were very dark, but in his Antwerp period they became somewhat lighter. After he became familiar with impressionist paintings, black, brown and gray disappeared from his palette (调色板). Instead he started using bright colors, in the beginning applied with short touches. At the end of the Paris period these were replaced by broad brush strokes. Later on at Arles, in the south of France, he sometimes painted large surfaces in a single color. At St.-Remy-de-Provence, not far from Arles, his palette became somewhat more subdued (柔和的), but it brightened up again in his last period at Auvers-sur-Oise near Paris.
C、The subject of Vincent’s painting remains the same from the beginning to the end. He was very versatile though he wrote in one of his letters that his preference was portrait painting. However, usually he did not have enough money to pay for models, and therefore he painted still lifes and landscapes.
D、In naturalistic portrait painting there is always the struggle between outward likeness as in a photograph and inner likeness which is an expression of the personality. A good portrait requires that painter and model have a similar social background, otherwise conflicts may arise—envy of status, a feeling of superiority, or stress on outward and superficial characteristics.
E、Vincent’s portraits got their liveliness from the fact that he considered himself a worker like the people he depicted. He wrote that he did his best to discover what was noble and dignified in his model and he wanted to render that. In his portraits the people have open faces and strong, attractive expressions, though if met casually they might appear plain and commonplace.
F、Vincent’s paintings of still lifes are always composed of simple things from daily life, and not of beautiful or precious antiquities. They consist of baskets with potatoes, pottery and flowers, cups and cans, pitchers and glasses, books, etc. The landscapes are never viewed from spots which are frequented by tourists. They are fields, shrubbery and hills, always with signs of human activity, houses of figures. Compositions with a rather bare foreground, a large sweep of open sky, and details on the horizon give a feeling of wide spaces.
G、Everywhere Vincent lived he painted or made a drawing of the view from his studio window. It is a great privilege, and it makes one happy, to be able to see what is beautiful in the common things of one’s daily surroundings. There was a time, when Vincent’s health did not allow him to leave his room, but he went on painting. His brother Theo, the only one who admired his work and who supported him morally as well as financially, sent him reproductions of well-known paintings to challenge his attention. Vincent wrote that he would use these the way a musician interprets the works of a composer; he would paint his own vision of the same composition. However, Vincent’s paintings are much stronger and more colorful than the originals.
H、People at work always are among Vincent’s beloved subjects. He wrote to Theo that by studying very hard he tried to find the essential which was necessary to represent someone in motion with a few lines only. As people in motion keep a pose for only a fraction of a second, the painter must retain the details in his memory. This requires a great faculty of observation and concentration and also a great effort. His figures are always alive, never wooden puppets. All his works have in common not only a grand composition, but also a wealth of details. The latter are usually so accurate that a loom or a drawbridge or a chair could be constructed from Vincent’s paintings or drawings.
I、Vincent’s paintings can be divided into several groups. There are those which are signed, indicating that he considered them finished works. There are others not signed but of the same importance. Still others are studies for paintings, either for the whole composition or for details. Then there are sketches for study purposes.
J、It is the personality of the artist that is the essential thing and not the objects of the still life or the landscape or the portrait of someone we do not know. A photograph of the same subject would not be interesting to us; it is the artist’s vision that makes it so. Vincent’s vision, which radiates from his works, is that of a beautiful world, full of sunshine, warmth and color. It includes love of humanity, family life and close relationships with others. However, we know from his life history and his letters that he was a difficult person to get along with in everyday living. He had few friends besides Theo; these were simple people only. With others who had an understanding of art he was apt to get into violent discussions. Painting must have been for him a defense against his inner turmoil. It is as if he wanted to tell the public.
K、It required great willpower and much struggle to suppress his feelings of anxiety. He was able to do this for many years, because he had a very strong character; all his tenacity had to come from within for he received little support from the outside world. The appeal of such a human effort is not bound to any time or country. Nor does his work request from the viewer any choice for or against any tendency of a spiritual or social nature. The development of Vincent’s vision of life may help to explain somewhat more the strong impact of his work.
L、The appreciation of a work of art by the contemplator depends on its clarifying his own outlook, confirming or influencing his sentiments. What he wants is not to be afraid of the world he lives in; he does recognize its uncertainties but he does not want these to spoil his life. The attitude forms part of the struggle for existence which gives every individual a certain amount of dignity. This is what one finds in every great work of art and this cannot be replaced by any form of aesthetics. In Vincent’s work there is the reflection of this human dignity. It is as if he wants his paintings to say: If our struggle is strong enough, we can see how marvelous our world is and what a fine place to live in it might be.
正确答案
1.– B
2.– C
3.– A
4.– H
5.– D
6.– G
7.– F
8.– J
9.– F
10.–K
词汇练习
1【填空题】
（15选10）注意：只需填写选项字母，不要输入选项单词！
Directions：Fill in the blanks in the following passage by selecting suitable words from the word bank. Each word can be used only once.
witnessed B. dense C. stunning D. cluster E. contemplate F. diverse G. stubborn H. glimpse I. ventured J. extended K. sparked L. positive M.comfort N. dictate O. tropical
“Why would you leave behind your comfortable bed, your home, your family and friends? Why do you want to go alone?” When you are living out of a backpack for a period of time, you may often get questioned why. I seldom get time to sit down and 1)_ the reason I travel, but I believe that you only begin to truly live once you step outside of your 2)_ zone.
My first overseas trip was at 14 years old, which 3)(sparked) my curiosity for the world. Since finishing high school I have 4)_ through various countries and been amazed by all the 5)_cultures scattered around the globe. My eyes are my greatest asset as they have 6)(witnessed) the most beautiful scenes that replay in my mind every day: 7)_ landscapes, friendly locals, breath-taking architecture, and food that makes your mouth water once your eyes catch a(n) 8)_.
Traveling teaches you to be independent in the most 9)_ way. I know how to depend on myself, go out and meet people, and not let anyone else’s expectations 10)_ my life. Every day I see my dream and every day it’s in a new place. I am 22 years young. I quite agree with Anthony Bourdain, “If you’re 22, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them, wherever you go.”
正确答案：
第一空：E
第二空：M
第三空：K
第四空：I
第五空：F
第六空：A
第七空：C
第八空：H
第九空：L
第十空：N
词汇练习
1【填空题】
（15选10）注意：只需填写选项字母，不要输入选项单词！
Directions：Fill in the blanks in the following passage by selecting suitable words from the word bank. Each word can be used only once.
witnessed B. dense C. stunning D. cluster E. contemplate F. diverse G. stubborn H. glimpse I. ventured J. extended K. sparked L. positive M.comfort N. dictate O. tropical
“Why would you leave behind your comfortable bed, your home, your family and friends? Why do you want to go alone?” When you are living out of a backpack for a period of time, you may often get questioned why. I seldom get time to sit down and 1)_ the reason I travel, but I believe that you only begin to truly live once you step outside of your 2)_ zone.
My first overseas trip was at 14 years old, which 3)(sparked) my curiosity for the world. Since finishing high school I have 4)_ through various countries and been amazed by all the 5)_cultures scattered around the globe. My eyes are my greatest asset as they have 6)(witnessed) the most beautiful scenes that replay in my mind every day: 7)_ landscapes, friendly locals, breath-taking architecture, and food that makes your mouth water once your eyes catch a(n) 8)_.
Traveling teaches you to be independent in the most 9)_ way. I know how to depend on myself, go out and meet people, and not let anyone else’s expectations 10)_ my life. Every day I see my dream and every day it’s in a new place. I am 22 years young. I quite agree with Anthony Bourdain, “If you’re 22, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them, wherever you go.”
正确答案：
第一空：E
第二空：M
第三空：K
第四空：I
第五空：F
第六空：A
第七空：C
第八空：H
第九空：L
第十空：N
words in use 3
1【单选题】Though secondary education is__，parents are not required to send their children to state schools.
A、compulsive
B、compulsory
C、compulsion
D、compulsing
正确答案：B
2【单选题】The economic situation has been worsening, causing economists to __whether the present policies are sustainable.
A、contempt
B、contemporary
C、contemplate
D、contemptuous
正确答案：C
3【单选题】He was found guilty and was __ in the Tower of London, where he died very quickly, aged only 47.
A、prisoned
B、imprisoned
C、inprisoned
D、aprisoned
正确答案：B
4【单选题】It is obvious that the future of the Internet is to__ more and more areas of the world，and that e-commerce and e-entertainment are going to go for more and more markets.
A、globalize
B、localize
C、mobilize
D、realize
正确答案：A
5【单选题】However, your current losses should soon be __by gains; the fund will produce a positive return of 11.6 percent over a nine-month period.
A、upset
B、upsetted
C、offset
D、offsetted
正确答案：C
6【单选题】Because she was so tall and slim, all the clothes looked marvelous on her and the other girls would__ their envy.
A、grasp
B、grant
C、grain
D、groan
正确答案：D
7【单选题】This can be a helpful approach in discussion – someone may regard you as__since you never want to change your mind, whereas you see yourself as determined.
A、easygoing
B、stubborn
C、obsessive
D、compulsive
正确答案：B
8【单选题】At weekends，the school park is almost empty except that a few cars __ near the entrance.
A、cluster
B、clutter
C、clutch
D、clung
正确答案：A
9【单选题】In the photographer’s finest pictures there is also a degree of _ , which allows them to be interpreted in a variety of ways.
A、ambiguous
B、ambiguity
C、ambivalent
D、ambivalence
正确答案：B
10【单选题】Tim stretched out a hand in apology for his thoughtless remarks and was__ by a firm handshake from Mark.
A、consulting
B、consulted
C、consoling
D、consoled
正确答案：D
u4a-7
1【单选题】Virginia was a perfectionist. She was just not prepared to __anything that was second best.
A、settle in
B、settle on
C、settle for
D、settle down
正确答案：C
2【单选题】He could be quite casual in his attitude to his wife’s anxiety，and__ failed to let her know when he would be back from a business trip.
A、most often than not
B、more often than not
C、most often than no
D、more often than no
正确答案：B
3【单选题】“You’ll kill yourself with those things，”Arty said in a tone in which disappointment was __disgust.
A、filling with
B、filled with
C、mingling with
D、mingled with
正确答案：D
4【单选题】Thanks to modern transportation，agricultural products in these remote mountainous regions can also be __other goods.
A、traded for
B、traded about
C、trained for
D、trained about
正确答案：A
5【单选题】As the market __ a wide variety of goods, the economy became more balanced and the competition forced the prices down.
A、was saturable with
B、was saturable about
C、was saturated with
D、was saturated about
正确答案：C
6【单选题】Going with the flow doesn’t mean that we don’t know where we’re going；it means that we__ multiple ways of getting there.
A、are open in
B、are open up
C、are open for
D、are open to
正确答案：D
7【单选题】The athlete had been __long legs and a persistent temperament so he was very successful.
A、endorsed with
B、endowed with
C、endured with
D、endeavoured with
正确答案：B
8【单选题】The wrongly accused man asked for extra compensation to __stress he had suffered during the cause.
A、make up for
B、make up to
C、make up
D、make for
正确答案：A
passage 1
1【听力题】
Read the choices. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.
(1) [单选题]
A、The founder of Burger King.
B、The founder of McDonald’s.
C、The founder of KFC.
D、The founder of Pizza Hut.
正确答案：C
(2) [单选题]
A、He had to prepare meals for his family.
B、He had to work in a restaurant.
C、He was greatly interested in cooking.
D、He was trained as a cook.
正确答案：A
(3) [单选题]
A、A motel.
B、A hospital.
C、Restaurants.
D、Gas stations.
正确答案：D
(4) [单选题]
A、He was no longer interested in running it.
B、He became too sick to continue.
C、A new highway took traffic away from the properties.
D、Customers were tired of the food in his restaurant.
正确答案：C
(5) [单选题]
A、Properties.
B、Cookies.
C、Groceries.
D、Spices.
正确答案：D
1【听力题】
Read the choices. Listen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.
(1) [单选题]
A、Limitations we acquire along the way.
B、Limitations imposed by others.
C、Elimination of limitations.
D、Definitions of various limitations.
正确答案：C
(2) [单选题]
A、Easily admitting you can’t do something.
B、Refusing to accept your limits.
C、Often dreaming you can do something.
D、Always analyzing why you can do something.
正确答案：A
(3) [单选题]
A、One negative comment alone.
B、Facing just one difficulty.
C、If one negative comment is added to the others.
D、If something difficult suddenly becomes easy.
正确答案：C
(4) [单选题]
A、Focusing on your strengths.
B、Focusing on your weaknesses.
C、Learning about both your strengths and weaknesses.
D、Ignoring your limitations and qualities.
正确答案：C
(5) [单选题]
A、Trust people who have the same view of your abilities as you.
B、Remember some may have a different view of your abilities than you.
C、Listen to people who always think higher of you than you do about yourself.
D、Ignore people who think lower of you than you do about yourself.
正确答案：B
