| As a film star she was a success, but as a wife she was _____ failure, so their marriage ended in _____ failure. |
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| A. /; / B. /; a C. a; a D. a; / |
| — How could you ______ my sister so easily in the crowd? — Because she stood out in her red dress. |
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| A. pick up B. pick out C. take up D. take out |
| — How are the things in your village? — Modern farming methods have been brought in and the villagers are _____ now than before. |
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| A. well off B. better off C. badly off D. worse off |
| In order not to let the others hear what he said, he _____ the news to me. |
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A. shouted B. told C. whispered D. said |
| The country itself didn't have enough gas because of the war, so the government decided to _____ its gas supplies to other countries. |
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| A. hide away B. cut off C. insist on D. break up |
| Our teacher looked here and there on our playground _____ looking for something. |
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A. even though B. even if C. as if D. only if |
| Martial Art Films are supposed to be educational, inspiring, as well as _____. |
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| A. entertaining B. entertained C. joy D. delighted |
| It is reported that up to now, mountain slides have cut off more than ten villages from the outside world, _____ more than 100 hundred people alive and _____ many houses. |
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| A. buried; destroyed B. burying; destroying C. to bury; to destroy D. being buried; being destroyed |
| We should never _____ ourselves with book knowledge only. |
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| A. content B. contract C. contrast D. contain |
| — It's _____ to rain. — Let's get the work _____ before the rain comes. |
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| A. likely, done B. possible, to be finished C. probable, to be done D. likely, to be finished |
| He made a mistake, so he told a lie to avoid _____. |
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A. punishing B. punished C. being punished D. being punishing |
| After a long discussion, they _____ an agreement. |
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| A. came up B. came out C. came across D. came to |
| At proper horse races everyone has already studied the form of the horse _____. |
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| A. behind time B. in progress C. in advance D. in time |
| As a solder, you should defend your country _____ the enemies. |
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| A. to B. against C. in D. with |
| She felt completely _____ during the vacation but now she has to go back to work again. |
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| A. in anger B. at once C. in general D. at ease |
| _____ better in 2010 World Expo is the duty of every citizen in Shanghai. |
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| A. Being served B. Serving C. Serve D. Having served |
| Getting out of the crowded bus, _____. |
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| A. her cell phone was found missing B. her cell phone was nowhere to be found C. she found her cell phone missing D. Her cell phone couldn't be found |
| Every Monday morning, students in our school would stand at attention, watching the national flag ______. |
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| A. raising B. rising C. being risen D. being raised |
| — What made Alice so upset? — _____. |
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| A. Peter's leaving without saying goodbye B. Peter left without saying goodbye C. Peter was leaving without saying goodbye D. Peter had left without saying goodbye |
| Traffic is bad, ______ in the city center during the rush hours. |
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| A. particularly B. terribly C. mostly D. normally |
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| Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said, "Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would 1 ." Blue interrupted, "You only think about the 2 , but consider the sky and the sea. 3 the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. Without my peace, you would all be 4 ." Yellow chuckled (笑道), "You are all so serious. I bring laughter, fun, and 5 into the world." Orange started next to blow her trumpet, "I am the color of health and strength. I may be 6 , but I am precious for I serve the needs of human life. When I fill the sky 7 , my beauty is so striking that no one gives another 8 to any of you." Red could stand it 9 and he shouted out, "I am the ruler of all of you. I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to 10 truth. I am also the color of passion and of love." Then came Purple and Indigo (深蓝)… The colors went on boasting, each convinced of his or her own 11 . Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening thunder. Rain started to pour down 12 . The colors crouched (蜷缩) down 13 , drawing close to one another for comfort. In the midst of the clamor (叫嚷), rain began to speak, "You foolish colors, fighting 14 yourselves, each trying to dominate 15 . Don't you know that you were each made for a special purpose, 16 ? Join hands with 17 and come to me." Doing as they were told, the colors 18 and joined hands. They formed a colorful rainbow. From then on, whenever a good rain 19 the world, a rainbow appears in the sky. They remember to 20 one another. | ||||
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| Reading Comprehension. |
| Communications technologies are far from equal when it comes to conveying the truth. A recent research shows people tend to tell more lies in phone conversations than they are in emails. The fact that emails are automatically recorded and can come back to haunt you appears to be the key to the finding. Jeff Hancock of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, asked 30 students to keep a communications diary for a week. In it they noted the number of conversations or email exchanges they had lasting more than 10 minutes, and confessed to how many lies they told. Hancock then worked out the number of lies per conversation for each medium. He found that lies made up 14 percent of emails, 21 percent of instant messages, 27 percent of face-to-face interactions and an astonishing 37 of phone calls. His results to be presented at the conference on human-computer interaction in Vienna, Austria, in April, have surprised psychologists. Some expected emailers to be the biggest liars, reasoning that because deception makes people uncomfortable, the detachment (非直接接触) of emailing would make it easier to lie. Others expected people to be more in face-to-face exchanges because we are most practiced at that form of communication. But Hancock says it is also crucial whether a conversation is being recorded and could be reread, and whether it occurs in real time. "People appear to be afraid to lie when they know the communication could later be used to hold them to account," he says. This is why fewer lies appear in email than on the phone. "People are also more likely to lie in real time in an instant message or phone call than if they have time to think of a response," say Hancock. He found many lies are spontaneous responses to an unexpected demand, such as, "Do you like my dress?" Hancock hopes his research will help companies work out the best ways for their employees to communicate. For instance, the phone might be the best medium for sales where employees are encouraged to stretch the truth. But, given his result, work assessment where honesty is a priority, might be best done using email. |
| 1. Hancock's study focuses on ______. |
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| A. the consequences of lying in various communications media B. the success of communications technologies in conveying ideas C. people are less likely to lie in instant messages D. people's honesty levels across a range of communications media |
| 2. Hancock's research finding surprised those who believed that ______. |
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| A. people are less likely to lie in instant messages B. people are unlikely to lie in face-to-face interactions C. people are most likely to lie in email communication D. people are twice as likely to lie in phone conversations |
| 3. According to the passage, why are people more likely to tell the truth through certain media of communication? |
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| A. They are afraid of leaving behind traces of their lies. B. They believe that honesty is the best policy. C. They tend to be relaxed when using those media. D. They are most practiced at those forms of communication. |
| 4. It can be inferred from the passage that ______. |
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| A. honesty should be encouraged in interpersonal communications B. more employers will use emails to communicate with their employees C. suitable media should be chosen for different communication purposes D. email is now the dominant medium of communication within a company |
| Reading comprehension. |
| Some people believe that international sports create goodwill between the nations and that if countries play games together they will learn to live together. Others say that the opposite is true: those international contests encourage false national pride and lead to misunderstanding and hatred. There is probably some truth in both arguments, but in recent years the Olympic Games have done little to support the view that sports encourages international brotherhood. Not only was there the tragic incident involving the murder of athletes, but the Games were also ruined by lesser incidents caused principally by minor national contests. One country received its second-place medal with visible indignation after the hockey final. There had been noisy scenes at the end of the hockey match, the losers objecting to the final decisions. They were convinced that one of their goals should not have been disallowed and that their opponents' victory was unfair. Their manager was in a rage when he said:"This wasn't hockey. Hockey and the International Hockey Federation are finished." The president of the Federation said later that such behavior could result in the suspension of the team for at least three years. The American basketball team announced that they would not yield first place to Russia, after a disputable end to their contest. The game had ended in disturbance. It was thought at first that the United States had won, by a single point, but it was announced that there were three seconds still to play. A Russian player then threw the ball from one end of the court to the other, and another player popped it into the basket. It was the first time the USA had ever lost an Olympic basketball match. An appeal jury debated the matter for four and a half hours before announcing that the result would stand. The American players then voted not to receive the silver medals. Incidents of this kind will continue as long as sport is played competitively rather than for the love of the game. The suggestion that athletes should compete as individuals, or in non-national teams, might be too much to hope for. But in the present organization of the Olympics there is far too much that encourages aggressive patriotism (爱国主义). |
| 1. According to the author, the recent Olympic Games have ______. |
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| A. created goodwill between nations B. bred only false national pride C. barely showed any international friendship D. led to more and more misunderstanding and hatred |
| 2. What would the manager mean by saying, "...Hockey and the International Hockey Federation are finished"? |
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| A. His team would no longer take part in international games. B. Hockey and the Federation are both ruined by the unfair decisions. C. There should be no more hockey matches organized by the Federation. D. The Federation should be dissolved. |
| 3. The basketball example implied that ______. |
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| A. too much patriotism was displayed in the incident B. the announcement to prolong the match was wrong C. the appeal jury was too hesitant in making the decision D. the American team was right in rejecting the silver medals |
| 4. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage? |
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| A. The organization of the Olympic Games must be improved. B. Athletes should compete as individuals in the Olympic Games. C. Sports should be played competitively rather than for the love of the game. D. International contests are liable for misunderstanding between nations. |
| Reading comprehension. |
| Just the mention of the TOEFL, GRE and GAMT exams brings a thought of long hours of dull paper work. But that idea is becoming increasingly out of date. As planned, computerized tests will begin next year which will bring a series of changes from test psychology to scoring techniques. From computer-equipped rooms, examinees will answer the questions on a computer. If they are sure about their choices, they can pass to the next question by pressing the entry (条目) "next". Then another question will be randomly (任意地) selected from a vast test item bank and appear on the screen. After answering all the questions, examinees can choose the entry "quit" if they are not satisfied with their performance or "score" if they want to see the result. Scores will be calculated immediately and appear on the screen. By that point, student's marks are official-there is no going back. Since they greatly shorten the painful waiting process-which used to be two or three months, computerized tests have won worldwide popularity. Besides, there will be no rushing to the registration offices (登记处) for these exams. Computerized tests will be given every workday in an exam center with all three kinds of tests being held in the same room. All test takers need to do is to call the exam center and book their seats for a particular day. In addition it will become technically possible to apply new testing procedures. In the past, each examinee had the same set of test items despite differences in their ability. Under a computerized system, however, if the computer judges an answer is right, a question of a relatively difficult nature will follow. But if an examinee continues to give wrong answers and is judged as un-qualified by the computer system, he will be automatically denied the chance to go further in the test. |
| 1. Computerized tests allow the examinee to know their scores ______. |
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| A. immediately on a central computer for scoring test papers B. a few minutes after the exam with the help of a test center worker C. on the next day after they have taken the exam D. immediately after the exam by means of the same computer |
| 2. If an examinee is not satisfied with his performance ______. |
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| A. he can admit defeat and give it up B. he can ask the computer to give some advice C. he can ask another chance within a few days D. he is allowed to do it once again |
| 3. Under a computerized system, all of the following would be possible except that ______. |
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| A. different exams can be taken in the same room B. one doesn't need to rush to the registration officer for taking an exam C. it will be much easier to pass an examination D. one can take an exam almost at any time of the year |
| 4. The word denied in the last sentence most probably means ______. |
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| A. refused B. allowed C. lost D. passed |
| Reading comprehension. |
| Honestly, since my son was born, I have thought a lot about how to raise a child. I once heard a story that told about when a baby was born. The story said that when a baby was born, a new master was born. The parents of that baby would become the servants. The question is: Why? Based on my observation, this phenomenon is true. Most parents who don't pay much attention to their kids have difficulties with their kids' attitude. I'll make a comparison of how two families raise their children. The first one is a family with three children. Both mother and father never say "No" to their children's demands. As a result, all of their children became stubborn and won't listen to their parents' words, "We can't." The second family educated their children strictly from one year old to high school. The parents never approved or agreed directly to give their children what they wanted. They always postponed one or two days, even if they could afford it. Due to the way their parents educated them, these children understood that if they wanted something, they had to wait or they had to make an effort first. As a result, all the kids from the second family successfully graduated from university on time. In my opinion, if we want to be successful parents and raise our children well, we have to start disciplining them when they are toddlers but not wait until they become teenagers. |
| 1. Why did the writer give two different stories in this passage? |
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| A. To help prove his opinion about raising a child. B. To list different ways that parents may take. C. To criticize some parents' foolish action. D. To prove that his way of education is right. |
| 2. What does the underlined word "postponed" in the third paragraph mean? |
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| A. Carried out at once. B. Gave up. C. Put off. D. Made a decision. |
| 3. In the writer's opinion, which of the following about raising a child is TRUE? |
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| A. Children should be respected once they were born. B. Parents should educate their children as early as possible. C. It is right time to educate their children when they are teenagers. D. Children should be helped whenever they make mistakes. |
| 4. What do you think is the best title of this passage? |
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| A. Make a comparison of how two families raise their children B. To be successful parents C. How to raise children well D. Educate children strictly from one year old to high school |
| Reading comprehension. |
| Students often meet with questions as follows: bullied by someone, worried about a weak subject, puzzled by family problems or concerned about pets at home. All the questions above may make you not concentrated on your study. Who can you turn to if you are such an unlucky student? A great person to share your thoughts and feelings with is your school counselor (顾问). Add school counselors to the list of people you can turn to when you need help. They know how to listen and can help kids with life's challenges (挑战). Counselors have special training in how to help kids solve problems, make decisions, and stand up for themselves. That doesn't mean your counselor will wave a magic wand and the problem will go away. But it does mean he or she will help you cope with it. Coping is an important word to know. Sometimes, kids and grown-ups have difficult problems. Coping means that someone is trying to handle these problems and make things better. Your school counselor is available for you and wants to make your school experience the best it can be. The counselor's job is to take your problem seriously and help you find a solution. The counselor also wants to help you learn as much as you can in class, be a contributing member of the school community, and be a positive influence on your environment. |
| 1. From the underlined sentence we may infer that ______. |
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| A. a school counselor is one of those who can help you B. school counselors are those you can make friends with C. one needs various people to help him or her D. one has to know and deal with all kinds of people at school |
| 2. According to the passage, which of the following happens that you may not turn to the counselors? |
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| A. Other students treat you cruelly. B. You are too poor to go to school. C. You are weak in one subject. D. You have family problem. |
| 3. What does the writer think of the school counselors? |
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| A. They can solve any questions you meet with. B. They can help students get their life or study improved. C. They are as important as teachers in schools. D. They may punish those who have bullied you. |
| 4. Which of the following may be the best title of the passage? |
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| A. School counselors B. School problems C. Students' problems D. Free counselors |
| Directions: The following people are expressing their thoughts (1-5) to show their concern for food, environment and so on. After that are pieces of related information (A-F). Now decide which piece of information would be most suitable for the thought and idea mentioned in questions 1-5 and mark your answer letter (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph which you do not need to use. |
| ______ 1. How I was struck by the clear water and fresh air in my childhood! But everything has changed, that is, the clear water and fresh air are nowhere to be found again as they were. Above all, a great deal of waste hardly rots away. ______ 2. More and more people are beginning to have a good knowledge of the importance of a safer and cleaner environment, which in turn forces the business to be cleaned up. ______ 3. Organic products are getting more and more popular among people, but we should know the fact that organic products might also have something to do with pesticides (农药). ______ 4. I'm very much fond of growing some vegetables of my own in my small garden, for many vegetables on sale in markets are actually becoming more and more dangerous as a result of widespread pesticides. ______ 5. Nowadays it is very convenient for consumers to find and buy green food in supermarkets as they are clearly marked. |
| A. "Organic produce is always better," Gold said. "The food is free of pesticides, and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty." Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. B. Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences - but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported to meet growing demand. "The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market," said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business. C. Many cities around the world today are heavily polluted. Careless methods of production and lack of consumer demand for environment-friendly products have contributed to the pollution problem. One result is that millions of tons of glass, paper, plastic, and metal containers are produced, and these are difficult to get rid of. D. However, today, more and more consumers are choosing "green" and demanding that the products they buy should be safe for the environment. Before they buy a product, they ask questions like these:"Will this shampoo damage the environment?" "Can this metal container be reused or can it only be used once?" E. Only a few years ago, it was impossible to find green products in supermarkets, but now there are hundreds. Some supermarket products carry labels (标签) to show that the product is green. Some companies have made the manufacturing (制造) of clean and safe products their main selling point and emphasize it in their advertising. F. The concern for a safer and cleaner environment is making companies rethink how they do business. No longer will the public accept the old attitude of "Buy it, use it, throw it away, and forget it." The public pressure is on, and gradually business is cleaning up its act. |
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| 1. She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its c______. 2. U______, my computer system broke down again. 3. He e______ us for hours with his stories and jokes. 4. You'll need to c______ them of your enthusiasm for the job. 5. Traffic is bad, p______ in the city centre. 6. The competition attracted over 5,000 athletes r______ 18 countries. 7. The school has decided to adopt a different a______ to discipline (纪律). 8. There must be some m______ - I thought I ordered the smaller model. 9. Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to f______ normally. 10. Well, really and t______, things weren't quite how she described them. |
| Proof-reading. |
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| Composition. |
| Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the question given below. 设想你买了一本英语词典，发现有这样那样的质量问题，书店的态度又不好，因此给报社编辑写 信。信中必须包括以下内容： 1. 事情的起因 2. 与书店交涉的经过 3. 呼吁服务行业 (service industry) 必须提高服务质量 ____________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ |