| When I went to watch the 16th Asian Games last month, I was greatly touched by the fact that ____ people from all walks of life are working hard for ____ new Guangzhou. |
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— How long ____ you ____ in the country with your grandparents, Henry? — About four weeks. I'll return as soon as school starts. |
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A. are; staying B. did; stay C. do; stay D. had; stayed |
| The drunken driver, rather than the passers-by ____ for the traffic accident. |
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A. was to be blamed B. was to blame C. were to blame D. were to be blamed |
| There is a possibility that these hens could be frightened and lay fewer eggs, ____ a sudden loud noise. |
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| A. would there be B. should there be C. there was D. there having been |
| Many people believe we are heading for environment disaster ____ we basically change the way we live. |
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| Little Tom admitted ____ in the shop, ____ that he wouldn't do that in future. |
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| A. to have stolen; promising B. stealing; promised C. to stealing; promised D. having stolen; promising |
| — The terrible accident is under investigation. — Actually,quicker action ____ those workers trapped in the mine. |
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| A. might have saved B. must have saved C. ought to have saved D. should have saved |
| — Which of these two magazines will you take? — I'll take ____, in case the journey is boring. |
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| A. all B. either C. both D. neither |
| My father and my mother have been married for 30 years, and never once ____ with each other. |
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A. have they quarreled B. they have quarreled C. did they quarrel D. had they quarreled |
| I'll never forget the days ____ I learnt hard in my senior high school, ____ changed my whole life. |
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A. that: which B. when; which C. which: when D. that; that |
| Countries around South China Sea agreed to put aside the ____ issues and develop the area jointly. |
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| A. conventional B. controversial C. contemporary D. contradictory |
| Chinese currency RMB has been forced to raise its exchange rate to US dollar by nearly three percent in the past few months. _____, some Chinese companies have stopped making any profit. |
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| A. Deliberately B. Constantly C. Automatically D. Consequently |
| Smartphone ____ people of different ages that it soon becomes popular in the market. |
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| A. exposes to B. links to C. attends to D. appeals to |
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— Well, John, my computer has broken down. Can I…? — Use mine? Yes, of course, ____. |
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A. it's a pleasure. Go ahead B. but you have to be careful with it C. never mind. You'd better use your own D. I'm afraid not. You removed my document last time |
| ____ we saw in Shanghai Expo made us greatly amazed. |
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| One night last summer, my neighbor Debbie came over and knocked on my door. "I'm leaving for 1 , Jim," she said. "Would you mind dropping by my house a bit and 2 on my mother?" "Not a problem," I said. I'd lived next door to Debbie and her 84-year-old 3 , Nan, for about six months, and we'd become fast friends. Debbie always worked at night. She 4 leaving her mom alone, so she asked if it was okay if she rigged up (装配) one of those baby monitors and 5 me a receiver. I was 6 to help. After all, I've been blind since infancy and out of work for years. In fact, at 54, I'd come to wonder if I had much 7 anymore. Like me, Nan was 8 -and was also hard of hearing. That evening Nan and I chatted for a bit 9 . "If you're okay," I said, "I think I'll go back." Before I 10 , I made sure the baby monitor was working. "Good night, Nan," I said. I 11 my cane and headed out of the door. "See you tomorrow," Nan called behind me. I locked the door and 12 my way home. Several minutes 13 , I heard a sound. It was Nan on the 14 . "Jim! Jim!" I heard over the monitor. "The house is 15 ! Help!" I went as 16 as I could to Debbie's. I got to the front door. I could 17 a heavy, thick smoke. I put my hand on the doorknob, and reached for my key and 18 the door. "Here, Jim. Help!" Her voice was weak. "Let's get out of here!" I shouted. Grabbing her hand, I started to move on. I tapped with my cane 19 we found the front door. We felt our way down the steps, 20 in the sweet, fresh summer air, and to the gate of her yard. "Thank you, Lord. We're all safe." | ||||
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Price list for Expo 2010 Tickets  Note: Peak Days include "Labor Day" Holiday (May l-3, 2010), "National Day" Holiday (Oct.1-7,2010), and the last week before the closing date (Oct. 25-31,2010).
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| 1. If the Smiths hope to visit the Shanghai Expo 2010 on May 2, how much will they pay to book 2 tickets on April 30,2010? | ||||||
| A. ￥340. B. ￥360. C. ￥400. D. ￥380. | ||||||
| 2. Which of the following is TRUE according to Chart I? | ||||||
| A. Student Group Admission is intended for education institutes only. B. Different discounts are available for purchases made in different pre-sale phases. C. The price of Peak Day Single Day Admission is much lower than other types. D. The earlier, the higher the price of the Expo tickets is. | ||||||
| 3. If you'd like a cheapest card with insurance included, you will choose _____. | ||||||
| A. Student Gold Card B. Student Bronze Card C. Student Silver Card D. Public Associate Sport Club | ||||||
| 4. We can learn from the second passage that _____. | ||||||
| A. all the membership cards can be used for students to take part in club activities B. Surrey is a company selling varieties of membership cards to students C. Student Gold Card is the most difficult to apply for of all membership cards D. all membership cards can only be purchased before Christmas |
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| "Congratulations, Mr. Jones, it's a girl." Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and brings forth a different answer from every man who bears these words. Some feel proud when they receive the news, while others worry, wondering whether they will be good fathers. Although there are some men who like children and may have had considerable experience with them, others do not particularly care for children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time. For other couples, pregnancy was an accident that both husband and wife have accepted willingly or unwillingly. Whatever the reaction to the birth of a child, it is obvious that the shift from the role of husband to that of father is a difficult task. Yet, unfortunately, few attempts have been made to educate fathers in this remobilization process. Although numerous books have been written about American mothers, only recently has literature focused on the role of a father. It is argued by some writers that the transition to the father's role, although difficult, is not nearly as great as the transition the wife must make to the mother's role. The mother's role seems to require complete transformation in daily routine and highly innovative adaptation; on the other hand, the father's role is less demanding and immediate. However, even though we mentioned the fact that growing number of women are working outside the home, the father is still thought by many as the breadwinner in the household. |
| 1. According to the author, being a father _____. |
| A. brings a feeling of excitement to males B. has a different meaning for those who have daughters C. makes some men feel proud and others uneasy D. means nothing but more responsibilities |
| 2. The transition to the mother's role requires that the wife _____. |
| A. change her lifestyle in a highly innovative way B. make a complete change in her everyday life to deal with the new situation C. stay at home to take care of the baby D. help her husband in his remobilization process |
| 3. Some writers argue that with respect to the change of roles, fathers, compared with mothers, _____. |
| A. have to shoulder more burdens B. have to make more difficult adaptations C. have an easier job to do D. can usually do a better job |
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| The U.S. government has repeatedly made it clear that it would welcome China's entrance into the world arena as a power. However, a series of issues since the beginning of this year, particularly Washington's stance on the U.S.-South Korean joint military exercises and the South China Sea issue have made the world think: Is the United States ready to recognize China as a power on the world stage? It is easier said than done for the United States to adapt itself to China's development. Lip service is far from enough to boost the development of Sino-U.S. relations. If Washington cannot find a way to recognize and accept China's peaceful rise onto the world stage, bilateral (双边的) ties will be like a roller coaster full of ups and downs. However, no one would like to see the negative effects rocky relations would bring to China, the United States and possibly to the world as a whole. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged China to play a greater role in solving the world's economic, environmental and political problems. She said global issues could not be solved by the United States or China alone, but without participation of the two countries, no problems would likely be solved. Washington has realized that the United States' global interest can be maintained only through changing the way it deals with China. The Obama administration released positive signals in its relations with China, which have been interpreted as the United States showing its intention to change the traditional strategy of engagement and containment (遏制政策 ). As a matter of fact, the general direction of Sino-U. S. relations provides a foundation on which the United States can base its foreign policies and is more complicated than an adjustment in real conditions. Issues such as arms sales to Taiwan, Google censorship, RMB exchange rates as well as finger- pointing about economic responsibility show Washington still seems confused and impatient about relations with China. The relationship between China and the United States is the most important and complicated bilateral relationship in the world this century. The development of Sino-U.S. relations will affect world peace and stability, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. Ian Bremmer, an American political scientist specializing in U.S. foreign policy, said, "America and China will have more than ever to gain from closer political and commercial ties, and must take steps to avoid a Cold War, or worse." In that circumstance; the United States needs both wisdom and determination to recognize and accept China, a country that is totally different from its own, as a power on the world stage. |
| 1. We learn from the passage that ____. |
| A. RMB exchange rates are much higher than that of last year B. there will surely be a Cold War between the USA and China C. there are many differences between the USA and China D. it is wise for the U. S. government to sell arms to Taiwan |
| 2. From what the U. S. Secretary of State said in Para. 3,we may draw a conclusion that ____. |
| A. the U.S. government has recognized China as a power B. the U.S. government has realized the importance of China C. Washington are afraid of China both in economy and politics D. the United States is ready to accept China as a power |
| 3. The underlined word"stance" in the first paragraph probably means ____. |
| A. information B. opinion C. ignorance D. criticism |
| 4. Which of the following might be the hest title for the passage? |
| A. Is it clear that China has become a world power? B. Is U.S. ready to recognize China as a world power? C. Is U.S. still the most powerful country in the world? D. Is Sino-U.S. relationship the most important and complicated in the world? |
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| Centuries ago, many houses in a bad state in London were torn down to make way for new streets. However, the construction project was put off for quite some time, and the foundations of the houses pulled down were left in the open. One day, a team of scientists arrived, only to discover that, on the patches of the foundations blocked from sunlight for years, was growing wild plants, dotted with little flowers. Puzzlingly, some species were native to Mediterranean countries only. Most of the destroyed houses had been built during the Roman invasion. Weighed down by piles of bricks and stones year after year, the seeds possibly brought here in Roman times had almost no hope for survival. However, once bathed in the sun, they came alive. The little seeds were so fragile yet so persevering. Though bricks piled on them many years, they still remained alive. Once exposed to sunshine and rain, they immediately exhibited signs of life. A little seed, lying underground for hundreds of years, still cherished the hope to live on. But what if a man is stuck in a similar situation? One year, a British expedition was marching through the boundless Sahara sands. With the sun hanging overhead, hot waves of sandy winds were blowing against their faces like hot iron grains. The men were suffering both thirst and anxiety. The last drop of water was gone. Just then, the captain brought out a water bottle, saying, "There is still one bottle of water left. However, no one is to drink any before going out of the desert." The bottle of water lent them confidence to get through the desert, and embodied their hope to live on. It was handed down the line of people. This changed into firmness the despair registered on the men's faces. Finally the men walked out of the desert, shaking off the threat of death. Tears out of joy welled out, and trembling hands were trying to screw off the bottle cap and let out the water, which had supported them spiritually. Now, however, it was sand pouring out-a bottleful of sand! Was it a bottle of sand that rescued them from the burning sun and the boundless desert? No, it was their firm faith, like a seed that had taken root in their hearts and that finally let them out of the awful desert. |
| 1. What made the team of scientists confused according to the passage? |
| A. Some wild plants on the patches of the foundations. B. Some foundations of many old houses. C. Many houses in a poor state. D. Some little seeds. |
| 2. When the British expedition was marching through the Sahara, _____. |
| A. they had one bottle of water left B. they had the last drop of water C. the weather was anything but tolerable D. the experienced thirst, anxiety and hunger |
| 3. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 6 probably means _____. |
| A. the bottle of water changed the firmness on the men's faces into despair B. the bottle of water transformed the men's desperation into confidence C. feeling heavy made the men strong rather than weak D. feeling heavy changed the men's hope into disappointment |
| 4. What is the main idea of the passage? |
| A. Telling a lie is sometimes necessary. B. Man can overcome any difficulty whatever it is. C. A man can do no more than he can. D. Where there is a seed, there is a hope. |
| 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 |
| What is a dream? For centuries, people have wondered about the strange places that they seem to visit in their sleep. 1.____ However, they have been valued as necessary to a person's health and happiness. Historically people thought dreams contained messages from God. It was only in the twentieth century that people started to study dreams scientifically believing that they tell about a person's character. 2.____ He believed that dreams allow a person to express fantasies or fears, which would be socially unacceptable in real life. The second theory to become popular was Carl Jung's compensation theory. Jung, a former student of Freud, said that the purpose of a dream is not to hide something, but rather to communicate it to the dreamer. 3.____Thus, people who think too highly of themselves may dream about falling; those who think too little of themselves dream of being heroes. Using more recent research, William Domhoff from the University of California found that dreaming is a mental skill that needs time to develop in humans. 4.____ Until they reach age five, they cannot express very well what their dreams are about. Once people become adults, there is little or no change in their dreams. The dreams of men and women differ. For instance. The characters that appear in the dreams of men are often other men, and often involve physical aggression. The meaning of dreams continues to be difficult to understand. 5.____ If you dream that a loved one is going to die, do not panic. The dream may have meaning, but it does not mean that your loved one is going to die. |
| A. Dreams make up for what is lacking in waking life. B. However, people should not take their dreams as reality. C. They have been considered as meaningless nighttime journeys. D. It gives scientists chances to better understand human mind. E. Children do not dream as much as adults. F. They think their mind is trying to tell them something. G. First, there was Sigmund Freud's theory. |
| 短文改错。 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中 共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线 (＼)划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：(1) 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； (2) 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 |
| A boy who was cleaning the shoes in the street said to a young man passed by, "Let me clean your boots. It just spends you only a penny." But the man refused. Then the boy told him that he will clean his boots for nothing. The man agreed, and soon one of the boot shone brightly. Then he put the other boot on the box, and the boy refused to clean it if he was paid two pence for his work. The young man refused pay something and went away. But the well-cleaning boot made the dirty one so badly that he could not walk on. He turned back and gave the boy two pence. _______________________________________________________________________________ |
| 书面表达。 |
| 如今，低碳生活已经成为一种责任、习惯和时尚。请你根据下面的内容提示写一篇英语短文， 谈谈如何从身边的小事做起，实践低碳生活。 内容提示： (1) 节约水、电、粮食等； (2) 废物再利用； (3) 出行方式； (4) 植树…… 注意： (1) 短文需要包括上面的内容提示，可用适当的例子加以说明； (2) 词数：100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。 参考词汇：低碳生活 low-carbon living；二氧化碳的排放 the emission of carbon dioxide Nowadays, low-carbon living has been a responsibility, habit and fashion. But how can we live a low-carbon life? ___________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ |