| We had a picnic last term and it was a lot of fun, so let's have _____ one this month. |
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| A. the other B. some C. another D. other |
| The cost of living in Glasgow is among the lowest in Britain, _____ the quality of life is probably one of the highest. |
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| A. since B. when C. as D. while |
| － Did Linda see the traffic accident? － No, no sooner _____ impossible now does seem possible. |
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| A. had she gone B. she had gone C. has she gone D. she has gone |
| If you are traveling _____ the customs are really foreign to your own, please do as the Romans do. |
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A. in which B. what C. when D. where |
| We want to rent a bus which can _____ 40 people for our trip to Beijing. |
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| A. load B. hold C. fill D. support |
| A good story does not necessarily have to have a happy ending, but the reader must not be left _____. |
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| A. unsatisfying B. unsatisfied C. to be unsatisfying D. being unsatisfied |
| Most of us know we should cut down on fat, but knowing such things isn't much help when it ____ shopping and eating. |
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| A. refers to B. speaks of C. focuses on D. comes to |
| — I'm thinking of the test tomorrow. I'm afraid I can't pass this time. — ______! I'm sure you'll make it. |
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| A. Go ahead B. Good luck C. No problem D. Cheer up |
| Don't respond to any e-mail _____ personal information, no matter how official they look. |
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A. searching B. asking C. requesting D. questioning |
| We _____ have proved great adventurers, but we have done the greatest march ever made in the past ten years. |
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| A. needn't B. may not C. shouldn't D. mustn't |
| The Beatles, _____ many of you are old enough to remember, came from Liverpool. |
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| A. what B. that C. how D. as |
| Fitness is important in sport, but of at least _____ importance are skills. |
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| A. fair B. reasonable C. equal D. proper |
| There is much chance _____ Bill will recover from his injury in time for the race. |
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| A. that B. which C. until D. if |
| Finding information in today's world is easy. The _____ is how you can tell if the information you get is useful or not. |
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| A. ability B. competition C. challenge D. knowledge |
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| I work as a volunteer (志愿者) for an organization that helps the poor in Haiti. Recently I took my son Barrett there for a week, hoping to 1 him. Before setting out, I told Barrett this trip would be tiring and 2 . For the first two days, he said almost nothing. I worried the trip was too 3 for a 17-year-old. Then on day three, as we were 4 over high rocky mountains, he turned to me and grinned (咧嘴笑), "Pretty hard." After that there was no turning back. A five-year-old girl, wearing a dress several sizes 5 large and broken shoes, followed Barrett around, mesmerized (着迷). He couldn't stop 6 . Later he said 7 . "I wish I could speak French." I was 8 －this from a boy who hated and 9 French classes throughout school. Usually silent, he 10 Gaby, our host, and kept asking questions about the country and its people. He blossomed (活泼起来). 11 , the moment that really took 12 breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains. I was 13 a woman villager for an article. 135 centimeters tall, she was small in figure but strong in 14 . Through determination, she had learned to read and write and 15 to become part of the leadership of the 16 . Learning her story, Barrett was as 17 as I by this tiny woman's achievements. His eyes were wet and there was a 18 of love and respect on his face. He had finally understood the importance of my work. When leaving for home, Barrett even offered to stay 19 as a volunteer. My insides suddenly felt struck. This 20 achieved all I'd expected. Soon he will celebrate his 18th birthday. He'll be a man. | ||||
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| If you are lost in the mountains, stay calm in the face of darkness, loneliness, and the unknown. It will greatly increase your chances of survival (生存). Many people think that preparing necessary equipment and knowing how to use it are very important, but actually eighty percent of mountain survival is your reaction to fear. Find a hiding place Unnecessary labor will make you sweat and make you cold. Find a hiding place around you before trying to start your own construction. If you are in a snow-covered area, you may be able to dig a cave in deep snow for protection from the wind. You should try to hide yourself in the middle of the mountain if possible. Stay out of the valleys-cold air falls, and the valley floor can be the coldest area on the mountain. Signal rescuers for help The best time to signal rescuers is during the day. Signal for help from the highest point possible-it will be easier for rescuers to see you, and any sound you make will travel farther. If you take a box of matches and a space blanket(a special blanket for traveling), build three smoky fires and put your blanket-gold side facing out - on the ground. Do not walk away It will make finding you more difficult, as search teams will be trying to follow your path and may miss you if you have gone off in a different direction. Searchers often end up finding a car with no one in it. If you get frostbite (冻伤), do not rewarm the affected area until you're out of danger. You can walk on frostbitten feet, but once you warm the area and can feel the pain, you will not want to walk anywhere. Try to protect the frostbitten area and keep it dry until you are rescued. |
| 1. When lost in the mountains, you can increase your chances of survival if you _____. |
| A. take a space blanket with you B. do more physical labor C. try to find a car immediately D. walk as far as possible to find help |
| 2. According to the passage, people most probably fail to survive if they _____. |
| A. do not take enough equipment B. stay in the middle of the mountain C. do not keep themselves warm D. stay in a snow-covered area |
| 3. What can we infer from the passage? |
| A. Don't travel by yourself. B. Mountain traveling is dangerous. C. Don't get frightened in danger. D. Avoid going to unfamiliar places. |
| 阅读理解。 |
| At a few minutes past five. Dave noted that the blanket of darkness was lifting. He was just able to make out the heavier masses that eventually appeared as the familiar trees that lined the road at the base of the hill. The upper reaches of the sky showed lighter shades of gray. Dave got out of bed quietly and dressed quickly. He mixed a spoonful of instant chocolate into a glass of cold water, and his impatience forced him to finish the drink in gulps. As he walked down toward the lake. Dave paused to reach for the fishing pole and gear box on the bench where he had left them the night before. By the time where he reached the small boat, a thick white mist (雾气) had spread over the surface of the water. He stepped into the boat, sat down, and rowed out of the weed beds that lined the edge of the shore. The outer fringe (边缘) of the lake disappeared as the boat moved forward noiselessly. All he could see was the enveloping whiteness. He could not tell where the boat and the surrounding air met the surface of the lake. Dave rowed steadily ahead, relying of a mental picture of the surroundings. Then the mist began to rise, slowly it soon rested inches above the still surface of the lake. The heavy silence was now being broken by the fish breaking through the surface as they leaped out of the water for low-flying insects. The magic time had arrived. Dave raised his pole. Davn was broken. He was excited with expectancy. |
| 1. Dave got up early in the morning to _____. |
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A. enjoy the scene of the lake |
| 2. Accrding to the story, which of the following is TRUE? |
| A. Dave broke the quietness of the lake. B. Dave was familiar with the surroundings. C. Dave took a picture of the lake with him. D. Dave forgot the fishing pole at the beginning. |
| 3. The underlined word "It" in Paragraph 6 refers to _____. |
| A. fish B. boat C. silence D. mist |
| 4. What can we learn from the end of the story? |
| A. Dave was hopeful of catching a lot of fish. B. Dave wished the weather would be better. C. Dave was happy that dawn was broken. D. Dave expected someone else would come. |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Some children are natural-born bosses. They have a strong need to make decisions, manage their environment, and lead rather than follow. Stephen Jackson, a Year One student, "operates under the theory of what's mine is mine and what's yours is mine," says his mother."The other day I bought two new Star Wars light sabers (剑). Later, I saw Stephen with the two new ones while his brogher was using the beat-up ones." "Examine the extended family, and you'll probably find a bossy grandparent, aunt, uncle or cousin in every generation. It't an inheritable trait," says Russell Barkley, a professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. Other children who may not be particularly bossy can bradually gain dominance (支配地位) when they sense their parents are weak, hesitant, or in disagreement with each other. Whether it's inborn nature or developed character at work, too much control in the hands at the young isn't healthy for children or the family, Fear is at the root of a lot of bossy behavior, says family psychologist John Taylor. Children, he says in his book From Defiance to Cooperation, "have secret feelings of weakness" and "a desire to feel safe." It's the parents' role to provide that protection. When a "boss child" doesn't learn limits at home, the stage is set for a host of troubles outside the family. The overly willful and unbending child may have trouble obeying teachers or coaches, for example, or trouble keeping friends. It can be pretty lonely as the top dog if no one likes your bossy ways. "I see more and more parents giving up their power," says Barkley, who has studied bossy behavior for more than 30 years."They bend too far because they don't want to be as strict as their own parents were. But they also feel less confident about their parenting skills. Their kids, in turn, feel more anxious." |
| 1. Bossy children like Stephen Jackson _____. |
| A. make good decisions B. show self-centeredness C. lack care from others D. have little sense of fear |
| 2. The underlined phrase "inheritable trait" in Paragraph 2 means _____. |
| A. inborn nature B. developed character C. accepted theory D. particular environment |
| 3. The study on bossy behavior implies that parents _____. |
| A. should give more power to their children B. should be strict with their children C. should not be so anxious about their children D. should not set limits for their children |
| 4. Bossy children may probably become _____. |
| A. relaxed B. skillful C. hesitant D. lonely |
| 5. What is the passage mainly about? |
| A. How bossy behavior can be controlled. B. How we can get along with bossy children. C. What leads to children's bossy behavior. D. What effect bossy behavior brings about. |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Researchers are placing robotic dogs (机器狗 )in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old people's depression, physical activity, and lefe satisfaction. "No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated (刺激), "Edwards points out."The problem is how we promote (使……成为现实) that,especially for those without riends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution." In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner. "I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice," says a seventy-year-old lady, "When I'm watching TV, he'll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own." The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns. "At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry." Beck says. "But it's amazing how quickly we have given up that belief." "Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters' blood pressure, oxygen levels. Or heart rhythms. ASIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older people's minds." |
| 1. The purpose of Beck and Edwards' study is to _____. |
| A. understand human-animal relationship B. make lonely old people's life better C. find the causes of old people's loneliness D. promote the animal-assisted research |
| 2. In the research, the old people are asked to _____. |
| A. note the activities of AIBOs B. keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks C. record their feelings and activity D. analyze the collected information |
| 3. What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs? |
| A. It is easier to keep at home. B. It can help the disabled people. C. It responds to all the human orders. D. It can watch TV with its owner. |
| 4. The author seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may _____. |
| A. cure certain diseases B. keep old people active C. change people's beliefs D. look more like real gods |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Attitude is an internal (内在的) state that influences the choices of personal action made by the individual (个人). Some researchers consider that attitudes come from differences between beliefs and ideas; others believe that attitudes come from emotional states. Here, we focus on the effects of attitudes upon behavior, that is, upon the choices of action made by the individual. The kinds of actions taken by human beings are obviously influenced greatly by attitudes. Whether one listens to classical music or rock, whether one obeys the speed limit while driving, whether one encourages one's husband or wife to express his or her own ideas－all are influenced by attitudes. These internal states are acquired (获得) throughout life from situations one is faced with in the home, in the streets, and in the school. Of course, the course of action chosen by an individual in any situation will be largely determined by the particulars of that situation. An individual who has a strong attitude of obeying laws may drive too fast when he is in a hurry and no police cars in sight. A child who has a strong attitude of honesty may steal a penny when she thinks no one will notice, But the internal state which remains unchanged over a period of time, and which makes the individual behave regularly in a variety of situations, is what is meant by an attitude. Attitudes are learned in a variety of ways. They can result from single incidents, as when an attitude toward snakes is acquired by an experience in childhood at the sudden movement of a snake. They can result from the individual's experiences of success and pleasure, as when someone acquires a positive attitude toward doing crossword puzzles by being able to complete some of them, And frequently, they are learned by copying other people's behavior, as when a child learns how to behave toward foreigners by observing the actions of his parents. Regardless of these differences, there is something in common in the learning and modification (修正)of attitudes. |
| 1. According to the passage, attitudes ____. |
| A. come from different situations in one's life B. are largely affected by one's behavior C. remain unchanged in one's daily life D. could be chosen according to one's will |
| 2. The author uses the examples in Paragraph 3 to show _____. |
| A. people often make mistakes when they are not noticed B. people with good attitudes may sometimes do bad deeds C. particulars of a situation may influence an individual's action D. an individual may change his or her attitude fairly easily |
| 3. Which of the following is TRUE about the learning of attitudes? |
| A. Attitudes are only learned through one's success. B. Attitudes learned in danger will last longer. C. Copying others behavior is not a good idea. D. Attitudes can be learned from one's parents. |
| 4. What would be the best title for the passage? |
| A. Differences of Attitudes. B. Nature of Attitude. C. Choices of Attitudes. D. Modification of Attitude. |
| 短文改错。 此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断： 如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正： 此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。 此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。 此行错一个词：在错的词下面一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。 | ||
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| Dear Manager, I'm an exchange student from China. Yesterday, I went to your cinema to see a film. The film was very good, but _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Yours faithfully, Li Hua |
| 面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试 卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话 仅读一遍。 |
| 1 Where does the conversation most probably take place? |
| A. In a school. B. In a library. C. In a hospital. |
| 2 What did the woman think of the lecture? |
| A. It was popular. B. It was boring. C. It was interesting. |
| 3 How is the girl going to spend the weekend? |
| A. Doing her homework. B. Preparing for the competition. C. Boating in the Water Park. |
| 4 Where does the woman most probably work? |
| A. In a music store. B. In a computer lab. C. In a school library. |
| 5 Why didn't the man go to the exhibition? |
| A. The ticket was too expensive. B. Buying tickets took time. C. Da Vinci was not his favorite. |
| 听下面一段对话，回答第1-2小题。 |
| 1. What do we learn about Bill? |
| A. He just got out of trouble. B. He did something right. C. He enjoyed what he had done. |
| 2. What kind of film does the woman prefer? |
| A. Something exciting. B. Something educational. C. Something relaxing. |
| 听下面一段对话，回答第1-3小题。 |
| 1. What are the two speakers talking about? |
| A. Their future study. B. The graduation party. C. College entrance exam. |
| 2. In what field is the boy most likely to work in the future? |
| A. Medicine. B. Computing. C. Banking. |
| 3. What do we learn about the girl? |
| A. Her uncle has a company. B. She dreams of becoming a doctor. C. She wants to live in Hong Kong. |
| 听下面一段对话，回答1-3小题。 |
| 1. What are the two speakers talking about? |
| A. Cultures of Australia and New Zealand. B. A plan to travel to Australia and New Zealand. C. Similarities and differences between two countries. |
| 2. What are the people of the two countries like? |
| A. They are crazy about sports. B. They like drinking and talking. C. They are interested in shopping. |
| 3. Which of the following is TRUE? |
| A. New Zealand has a warmer climate. B. Australian beaches are slightly better. C. Both countries are attractive to travelers. |
| 听下面一段对话，回答第1-3小题。 |
| 1. What does the boy do at the gym every week? |
| A. Swim three times. B. Take a part-time job. C. Play ping-pong sometimes. |
| 2. Why doesn't the girl go to the gym? |
| A. She doesn't like doing exercise. B. Study has been her first concern. C. The gym schedule is too tight for her. |
| 3. What is the girl probably going to do? |
| A. Do some sport. B. Meet her teacher. C. Study even harder. |
| 听下面一段对话，回答第1-4小题。 |
| 1. Why is Fred invited to the program? |
| A. To advertise his driving school. B. To talk about learning to drive. C. To share his driving experiences. |
| 2. How do fred's customers know about him? |
| A. Through friends. B. Through newspapers. C. Through the program. |
| 3. Why does Fred have so many customers now? |
| A. He works harder. B. He is warm-hearted. C. He offers lower prices. |
| 4. What does Fred do first in training beginners? |
| A. He calms them down. B. He talks to them. C. He sits beside them. |