| Atlanta ____ a series of fierce fights between blacks and whites in the 1960s. |
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| A. met B. saw C. happened D. made |
| — Why didn't you tell him about the meeting? — He rushed out of the room ___ I could say a word. |
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| A. before B. until C. when D. after |
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— Why are you so late? I _____ for more than an hour. — I'm terribly sorry. I overslept and missed the bus. |
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| Reading is ____ good habit. Stick to it, and you'll make ____ great progress. |
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| A. a; a B. 不填; a C. the; a D. a; 不填 |
| This is quite a difficult problem and none of us could ____ a solution to it. |
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| A. come about B. come out C. come up to D. come up with |
| The scientists are now trying to discover what use could be ____ such material. |
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| A. made out B. made up C. made of D. made from |
| After Mr Gao stayed in America for two years, he could _____ wait to get home. |
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| A. almost B. hardly C. nearly D. seldom |
| From the look on his husband's face, she knew that he did it ____ to make her happy. |
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| A. right away B. as a matter of fact C. in the end D. on purpose |
| It was in the factory _____ I worked when I was twenty _____ I met Linda who later became my wife. |
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| A. that; where B. where; that C. that; that D. where; where |
| ____ so many people communicating in English, we can see that it will be more and more important to have a good knowledge of English. |
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| A. Besides B. As for C. Because of D. With |
| — Is that the small town you often refer to? — Yeah, just the one ______ you know I used to work for years. |
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| A. that B. which C. where D. there |
| At the meeting held yesterday, the headmaster called on the students to be ____ in school activities. |
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| A. grateful B. active C. stubborn D. frequent |
| All the people present at the party felt ____ at the ____ news. |
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| A. shocking; shocking B. shocked; shocked C. shocking; shocked D. shocked; shocking |
| It's no use ____ to persuade him to get rid of that habit; he can't make ____. |
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| A. trying, it B. to try; it C. trying; that D. to try; that |
| — How about putting some pictures into the report? — ______ A picture is worth a thousand words. |
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| A. No way. B. Why not? C. All right? D. No matter. |
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| My learning disability is in reading. Most of the time I hate reading because I think people will 1 me if I getwords wrong. Sometimes I feel like crying. I get 2 because I can't read as well as I would like to. My reading disability also gets 3 the way with my tests because I sometimes can't 4 the meaning of the questions in my tests. 5 most kids, I also find that if a book doesn't interest me, I easily get 6 and reading becomes a bigger 7 to me. When I read, I try to read where it is quiet so I can concentrate better. 8 , I have to readthe sentences over and over again. I have happy days and sad days. The 9 days are when I am asked to read, and I don't 10 any of the words wrong. My dark 11 are when I have my hand up to read and my teacher doesn't 12 me, but later calls on me to read a difficult part that is beyond (超出) my ability. I used to think I was the only one who couldn't read. You can't 13 if someone can or can't read by looking at them. 14 knew I had trouble in reading until I attended a class with a girl and she found out my 15 . Then I found out she couldn't read very well. I was 16 to find out we had something in 17 . Together we learned there were ways to get information other than by 18 . There are books on tape, video and people who 19 read to us. Having trouble in reading doesn't 20 we can't learn from one another and make friends. | ||||
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| Jason What I like best is seeing Arsenal win and playing football. If I am feeling sad I will play a football game on my Play Station 2. The best day I have ever had was when I finished first in the 800-metre race at my secondary school. It was a school record, although I didn't know that at the time. My family makes me happy, too. Antonio My little sister makes me sad because she always tells tales on me to my mum. If I am having a bad day, food cheers me up. I like chili con came and sweet chili crisps. It makes me happy because I want to be big and have lots of energy. Usman I haven't done anything very exciting in my life but one of my best achievements is that I got a good report from my school this year, because last year I got a bad one. People on TV make me laugh, particularly Eddie Murphy. If I am having a bad day I watch Basil Brush. I am good at making other people happy. I just talk and my friends start laughing-they think I am silly. Ashleigh If I'm having a bad day, knowing that someone is there for me can make me happy. I wouldn't say I'm the best at making other people happy, but I know that just being a good friend to other people is important. The things I like doing are singing, dancing, hanging out with my friends and just being lively and funny. Kinzey The most exciting thing I have ever done in my life was when I went abseiling in Wales. But that was a one- off. The things I do all the time are playing football, watching movies and going to places with my friends. I know it sounds bad, but what I find funny is when people hurt themselves. If I am having a bad day I see someone having a worse day than me, which makes me feel better. |
| 1. ____ like playing football. |
| A. Jason and Ashleigh B. Jason and Usman C. Kinzey and Usman D. Kinzey and Jason |
| 2. Which of the following statements is TRUE? |
| A. Kinzey finds it bad when people hurt themselves. B. Jason knew he had set a new school record when he finished first in the 800-metre race. C. When Usman talks, his friends start laughing because they think he is humorous. D. Antonio likes food because he wants to be big and have lots of energy. |
| 3. Ashleigh mentions all the following things EXCEPT ____. |
| A. to make other people happy B. to play football with friends C. to hang out with friends D. to be lively and funny |
| 4. The passage is mainly about ____. |
| A. what makes different people happy B. what makes different people feel moved C. relationships between different people D. what different people think success is |
| 阅读理解。 |
| As my dad unwrapped the new bicycle helmet (头盔) that I got him for his birthday, I realized that a number of people ride their bicycles every day without the protection of a helmet. Due to cold winters across the country, riding has become increasingly dangerous as many roads have potholes and are torn-up (磨损的). Not everyone realizes that there are laws requiring the wearing of helmets in many places. Where I live, there has been a law in place since October l, 1992 stating that cyclists of all ages are required to wear helmets. Unfortunately, accidents can happen to the best of riders. My dad has been a cyclist for many years, and he often rides around my county and to Rockland Lake State Park. One afternoon, as he was just entering the park, he lost control of his bicycle and flew off and landed on a nearby patch of grass, breaking his helmet into pieces and losing consciousness. When he was just awakening, a lovely couple found him and brought him back to our house, where he attempted to recap the events leading up to his fall. Later that day, a CAT scan revealed that he had a concussion(脑震荡). That evening, while my dad was showing me the pieces of his broken helmet, we both came to a shocking realization. If he had not worn his helmet, he probably would have cracked his skull and perhaps died. Today, when my dad and I go out cycling, the wearing of our helmets is not even a question. Regardless of age, everyone should wear a helmet whenever they get on a bicycle. |
| 1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TURE? |
| A. Young men needn't wear helmets. B. The writer's father didn't wear a helmet until the writer bought him one. C. People don't have to wear helmets on smooth surface roads. D. Accidents do not happen to the best cyclists. |
| 2. In the writer's opinion, why should people wear bicycle helmets? |
| A. Because a law requires them to do so. B. Because many people like wearing bicycle helmets. C. Because people have realized the importance of wearing helmets. D. Because the conditions of roads are very poor and it is dangerous to ride on them. |
| 3. The underlined part "we both came to a shocking realization" in Paragraph means "____". |
| A. we understood how lucky the dad was to have worn a helmet B. we were shocked to see the broken helmet C. we realized that young people needn't wear helmets D. only old people should wear helmets |
| 4. From the accident that happened to the writer's dad, we can infer that ____. |
| A. the cyclists should follow the law B. his dad was not worried about this accident C. it is necessary for cyclists to wear helmets D. everyone should care about life |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Three types of pangolins (穿山甲) exist in Africa - the giant pangolin, the tree pangolin and the most widespread, the ground pangolin. Pangolins have small heads and long, broad tails. They are toothless and have no external ears, although their hearing is good. Their sense of smell is well-developed, but their sight is poor. The weight of the scales (鳞片) and skin make up about 20% of their weight. The common pangolin prefers sandy soils and is found in woodlands and savannas (热带草原), within reach of water. All pangolins can roll themselves into a ball to defend themselves. The cutting action of their scales protects them too. Pangolins also have scent glands (臭腺) that release strong, foul smelling secretions. Pangolins are normally alone. Females are usually alone with their young. The young are 6 inches long and weigh 12 ounces at birth. Their pale, soft scales begin to harden by the second day. The baby is folded in the mother's lap or rolled-up body. It is nursed for 3 to 4 months and begins to eat termites (白蚁) at 1 month. At this time the infant begins to accompany the mother, perhaps riding on the base of her tail. If the mother senses danger the baby slips under her and is protected when she rolls up her body. Pangolins use their sense of smell to locate termite and ant nests. They dig up the insects with their claws and use their extremely long tongues to eat them. |
| 1. When pangolins are ____, they release strong, foul smelling secretions. |
| A. happy B. sad C. frightened D. angry |
| 2. Which of the following words best describes the function of the pangolin's scales? |
| A. Heavy. B. Beautiful. C. Protective. D. Hard. |
| 3. When does the infant begin to accompany the mother pangolin? |
| A. At l month old. B. At 2 months old. C. At 2-3 months old. D. At 3-4 months old. |
| 4. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? |
| A. The pangolin's habitat. B. The pangolin's diet. C. The pangolin's behavior. D. The pangolin's appearance. |
| 阅读理解。 |
| The week I turned 50, my marriage came to a sudden end. My house, furniture and everything I'd owned was sold to pay debts that I didn't even know I had. In a week I had lost my husband, my home and my parents who had refused to accept a divorce (离婚) in the family. I'd lost everything except my four teenage children. I used every penny I had to buy five plane tickets from Missouri to Hawaii. Everyone said I was crazy to think I could just run off to an island and survive. I was afraid they were right. Knowing that no one in the world was going to help us, I rented a cheap apartment. I worked 18 hours a day and lost 30 pounds because I lived on one meal a day. One night as I walked alone on the beach, I saw the red orange glow of the lava (火山岩) pouring out of Kilauea Volcano in the distance. It was time to live my imagination! The next day, I quit my job and invested my last paycheck in art supplies and began doing what I loved. I hadn't painted a picture in 15 years. I wondered if I could still paint. My hands trembled the first time I picked up a brush. But before an hour had passed, I was lost in the colors spreading across the canvas (画布) in front of me. And as soon as I started believing in myself, other people started believing in me, too. The first painting sold for $ 1500 before I even had time to frame it. The past six years have been filled with adventures. My children and I have gone swimming with dolphins, watched whales and hiked around the crater (火山口) edge of the volcano. We wake up every morning with the ocean in front of us and the volcano behind us. The dream I had more than 40 years ago is now reality. I'm living freely and happily ever after. |
| 1. It can be inferred from the passage that ____. |
| A. the writer didn't expect her marriage had ended in divorce B. the writer's parents encouraged her to divorce C. the writer's husband took away most of her property D. there was something wrong with the writer's nerves |
| 2. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? |
| A. The writer was sure she could survive in Hawaii. B. The writer with her children met with many difficulties when they first arrived in Hawaii. C. The writer had ever done paintings before. D. The writer doubted if she could paint well at first. |
| 3. The writer's dream was to ____. |
| A. live in nature with animals B. live near volcanoes and oceans C. become a successful painter D. live a free life |
| 4. The best title for this passage is "____". |
| A. My broken marriage B. My life after divorce C. Adventures over 6 years D. Hard life in Hawaii |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Complainers have a complaint about everything in their life. This usually comes from the fact that they are unsatisfied or angry about their own personal lives. The complainer has a need for their concerns to be accepted. Whether it is in their professional or personal life, the complainer can't have peace of mind until someone listens to their concerns. They feel dissatisfied and they don't just want things to change-they want to be heard and understood. The key to effectively dealing with a complainer is by using your active listening skills and trying to understand what their interests and needs are. They want to be heard and acknowledged- not ignored and argued with. Listen to the concerns. It's not enough sometimes just to fix the problems. The person has a psychological need for someone to acknowledge his or her concerns. Let them get all of these piled frustrations (挫折) out of their system before you address the problem. Listen and accept what they have to say. Encourage them to keep on talking until all these frustrations have been let out. Empathy (同情) with them. Imagine yourself walking around in their shoes and see the situation from their point of view. Empathy is an important tool that you can use to serve cooperation. Use empathetic statements such as, "If l were in your shoes, I'd be really angry, too."Reword their concerns back in your own words. This lets them know that you have been listening and have understood everything correctly. Repeating is also a powerful agreement-building tool. Ask them what they would like you to do. In most cases, you will already know what the person wants, but ask them what they would like you to do because it lets them walk away happy. |
| 1. By saying "If I were in your shoes, I'd be really angry, too.", the listener means ____. |
| A. If I put on your shoes, I would be angry too B. If I wore your shoes, I would also be happy too C. If I were in your situation, I would also be angry D. If I knew the situation of your shoes, I would not wear them |
| 2. According to the passage, what's the main purpose of the complainer's complaints? |
| A. They want to have an argument with someone. B. They are concerned about others' life. C. They are dissatisfied with both their job and their life. D. They need a listener and understanding. |
| 3. According to the passage, what would you best say before getting away from a complainer if you were a listener? |
| A. I'm sorry to hear that, but it's no use complaining like that. B. I'm also unsatisfied with my own job. C. Pardon? What job would you like better? D. What can I do for you? |
| 4. The author writes the passage mainly to ____. |
| A. teach readers how to deal with complainers B. teach readers to be patient with complainers C. help deal with complainers' problems D. help readers listen to complaints better |
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| 1. Many people were _____ (埋葬) underground when the earthquake happened. 2. If you keep on _____ (忽视) your diet, trouble will follow. 3. Volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons and earthquakes are natural _____ (灾难). 4. It was so cold inside the house that she had to wrap herself in a b_____ to keep warm. 5. One of the students stood, _____ (补充说) that he was also for my suggestion. |
| 阅读表达。 |
| As De Witt Wallace lay in bed recovering from injuries that he unfortunately came by in World War I, he found there was a wealth of interesting information to read. Realizing few people would have the time to get through all this information, he knew exactly ____. In 1920, this young American presented a sample magazine containing condensed (浓缩的) articles to publishers across America. All turned him down. De Witt was not discouraged. He and his wife Lila Bell Acheson published the first issue of Reader's Digest in February 1922. Working from home, the Wallaces printed 5,000 copies, which were sold by mail to 1,500 people and priced at 25 cents. From these small beginnings grew the world's most widely read magazine. The magazine became popular and, by 1935, sales had topped one million. In 1938, the first international edition was published in the United Kingdom. During World WarⅡ, editions were published for the first time in Latin America and Sweden After the war Reader's Dig Test moved into Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, South Africa and Switzerland. In 1950, Reader's Digest published its condensed books (now known as Select Editions in Australia). In 1959, music, the first non-print product line, was introduced. In 1962, Reader's Digest revolutionized direct mail by introducing easy-to-enter Sweepstakes and a year later the first Reader's Digest general book was published. In 1986, video was added to the Reader's Digest product. In 1973, the Wallaces gave up active management of Reader's Digest. De Witt died in 1981, aged 91; Lila in, 1984, aged 94. With no heirs to the Wallace empire to take over, Reader's Digest became a public company in the early 1990s and is now headed by a Chief Executive Office and Chairman of the Board. Reader's Digest is one of the most successful publishing stories in the history of global magazines. |
| 1. What's the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Which sentence in the passage is closest in meaning to the following one? Everyone refused to publish his magazine. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Please fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 4. What do you think of the Reader's Digest? (Please answer within 30 words.) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Translate the underlined sentence in the second paragraph into Chinese. _______________________________________________________________________________________ |
| 话题作文。 |
| 请以“Habits”为题写一篇120词左右的短文，并包括以下要点： 1. 习惯一旦形成，很难改掉； 2. 好的习惯可以给人带来哪些好处；反之，不好的习惯对人会有怎样的影响； 3. 作为学生，应该养成一些怎样的学习习惯。 参考词汇：优点advantage; 勤奋diligence; 尊敬respect。 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ |