1. _________ of my parents, who used to be afraid of water, can swim, so they are planning to take lessons together this coming summer.A. Neither B. Either C. All D. None2. Whenever he faces difficulties, my friend can always __________ some practical and creative ideas to solve his problems without asking others for help.A. keep away from B. take care of C. get on with D. come up with3. — ____________ do you visit your grandparents who live in the countryside far from here?—Once a week. I play chess with them every Sunday evening and we all enjoy it very much.A. How often B. How much C. How long D. How far4. This __________ be Alice's guitar, because the one that belongs to her is still lying in my house right now.A. should B. can't C. must D. needn't5. ___________ less time on the phone at night before going to bed, or you will probably find it much harder to fall asleep than usual.A. Spend B. Spending C. To spend D. Spent6. — I wonder _____________ this evening since it's raining heavily outside and we can't go to the park.—What about the Sports Center? It's big and clean, and it's not far from here.A. where we can play basketball B. when we can play basketballC. when can we play basketball D. where can we play basketball7. Cindy, a shy but talented girl, has dreamed of becoming ________ artist ever since she was a little child, and she firmly believes it can come true one day.A. a B. an C. the D. /8. ________ heavy traffic that usually builds up during the rush hour, please get up a little earlier and set out before seven o'clock.A. To avoid B. Avoid C. Avoiding D. Avoided9. Li Yan, who is one of the most popular students in our school, ________ to the welcome party that was held yesterday evening.A. invites B. is invited C. was invited D. will invite10. Don't throw rubbish everywhere when you are out enjoying yourself, ________ our environment, which is already under great pressure, will get even worse.A. but B. so C. and D. or11. I didn't truly understand my mom's deep love for me ________ we sat down together and had a long, honest talk about our feelings.A. until B. if C. since D. because12. In my opinion, Hi, Mom is __________ than any other film that I've ever seen over the past few years.A. popular B. the most popular C. too popular D. more popular13. Don't be upset when things go wrong. Sometimes the challenges that we face in life can ___________ the best in us and help us grow stronger.A. bring out B. work out C. hand out D. hang out14. I will never forget those kind people _________, during the hardest time of my life, helped me a lot and gave me the courage to move on.A. which B. who C. whose D. whom15. It is reported that Changchun subway Line 5, which has been under construction for several years, _________ to use next year.A. is put B. was put C. will be put D. puts
第四部分阅读理解能力测试
第1题原句： A recent study published in Nature challenging the long-held assumption that early humans were primarily hunters has found compelling evidence for the crucial role of plant gathering in their survival.Q: What is the main finding of the recent study mentioned?A. It was published in a well-known scientific journal.B. It challenges the traditional view that early humans mainly hunted.C. It has found strong proof that gathering plants was vital for early humans.D. Early humans were primarily hunters according to a long-held assumption.第2题原句： The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be the foundation of social competence, which is critical for success in many aspects of life.Q: What is considered the basis of social competence according to the sentence?A. The skill of accurately reading other people's emotions.B. The critical ability to achieve success in one's career.C. Success in many different areas of daily life.D. How people express their feelings in social situations.第3题原句： A team of researchers conducting a series of experiments on memory consolidation during sleep has made a surprising discovery that challenges our conventional wisdom.Q: What has the team of researchers done?A. They have carried out a series of scientific experiments.B. They have challenged what we traditionally believe.C. They have studied memory consolidation during sleep.D. They have made a discovery that was unexpected.第4题原句： The view that sunlight exposure, despite its known risks, has significant benefits for human health is gaining support within the scientific community.Q: What is becoming more widely accepted?A. The opinion that sunlight exposure carries certain risks.B. The known dangers linked to too much sunlight exposure.C. The belief that sunlight exposure offers major health benefits.D. The support coming from within the scientific community.第5题原句： To what extent personal happiness should be sacrificed for the sake of the greater good is a question that has puzzled philosophers for centuries.Q: What is the main point of the sentence?A. Personal happiness is often given up for others.B. A particular question has puzzled thinkers for centuries.C. Philosophers have been working on the problem for ages.D. The greater good is always the most important factor.第6题原句： The museum announced an extension of its popular exhibition on ancient civilizations, a decision made in response to overwhelming public demand.Q: What did the museum announce?A. A strong demand from the visiting public.B. A decision reached by the general public.C. The museum's choice to extend its opening hours.D. An extension of its popular exhibition.第7题原句： Scientists who have long struggled to explain the dinosaur's rapid disappearance from the fossil record are considering a new, more complex theory.Q: What is the scientists' current action regarding the dinosaur's disappearance?A. They are continuing to struggle with the explanation.B. They are looking at a fresh and more detailed theory.C. They are building a more complex fossil record.D. They are disappearing from the scientific record.第8题原句： The project, initially expected to be completed within two years, eventually took a decade due to a series of unforeseen technical challenges.Q: What is the sentence mainly about regarding the project?A. The actual length of time it took to finish.B. The unexpected challenges that appeared.C. The original two-year plan for its completion.D. The reason why the technical problems arose.第9题原句： What makes the book particularly engaging is the author's skillful use of personal anecdotes to illustrate broader philosophical concepts.Q: What is the key feature of the book?A. The author's personal philosophical background.B. The use of personal stories to explain larger ideas.C. The engaging concepts developed by the author.D. The skillful way of illustrating different books.第10题原句： Efforts to restore the forest, which was severely damaged by the wildfire, have been largely successful, according to a recent government report.Q: What does the recent report indicate about the efforts?A. The forest suffered severe damage from the fire.B. The wildfire caused widespread destruction.C. The government took charge of the restoration.D. The restoration work has been mostly effective.第11题原句： The assumption that economic growth automatically leads to improved well-being is being questioned by a number of leading economists.Q: What is currently happening to the assumption?A. It is resulting in improved well-being for people.B. It is being challenged by respected economists.C. It is firmly held by a group of leading economists.D. It focuses on the topic of economic growth.第12题原句： To fully appreciate the poem, one needs to understand the historical context in which it was written.Q: What does the sentence suggest about understanding the poem?A. Knowing the background of when and where it was created.B. Writing a detailed historical background for the poem.C. Learning to fully value the historical period itself.D. Needing the poem to understand the history.第13题原句： The policy, designed to reduce traffic congestion in the city center, has had the unintended consequence of increasing pollution in suburban areas.Q: What is the main result of the policy mentioned in the sentence?A. It effectively cut down the traffic in the city.B. It was originally planned for the city center.C. It unexpectedly led to more pollution in the suburbs.D. It brought about a series of results in the suburbs.第14题原句： It is widely acknowledged that the development of renewable energy sources is crucial for combating climate change.Q: What is the widely held belief?A. Climate change is a critical issue to deal with.B. Renewable energy is undergoing broad development.C. The growth of renewable energy is of great importance.D. Renewable energy has already been fully developed.第15题原句： The artist's latest exhibition, which explores the relationship between sound and color, has been praised for its originality and depth.Q: What has been the reception of the artist's latest exhibition?A. It looked into a particular relationship.B. It presented a mix of sound and color.C. Its originality was deep and meaningful.D. It has received positive recognition.
