| _____ , many people are now paying more attention to the protection of environment. |
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| A. In general B. In all C. To be honest D. In brief |
| The Chinese government ____ great importance to rebuilding the earthquake stricken areas. |
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| A. apply B. devote C. attach D. employ |
| Although he had to spend lots of money for going to the ball, he accepted the invitation.____, the ball was important to him. |
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| A. After all B. In all C. First of all D. Above all |
| They give performances in the club every night, for which they are paid _____. |
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| A. in common B. in fact C. in cash D. in peace |
| I would like to have the experiment _____ right away. |
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| A. tested B. proved C. performed D. carried |
| — How many students are there in the room? — Twenty _____, I'm not sure. |
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| A. or so B. or rather C. about D. more than |
| I bought two film tickets yesterday, _____ I paid 40 dollars. |
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| A. which B. at which C. when D. for which |
| — Are you familiar ___ the music? — Yes. The music is very familiar ___ me, but I can't remember when and where I heard it. |
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| A. with, with B. to, to C. with, to D. to, with |
| It is very difficult to _____ the green beans from the red ones, because there are too many of them. |
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| A. work out B. watch over C. set down D. sort out |
| Hearing the beautiful voice of the singer, all the listeners couldn' t help _____their hands. |
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| A. clapping B. hitting C. beating D. knocking |
| — Could I borrow your dictionary? — Yes, of course you _____. |
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| — I _____ an old friend of mine yesterday. — Did he recognize you at once? |
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| A. by chance B. on purpose C. came across D. met into |
| — Why did the police ______the crowd? — Because the president' s car ______in the street. |
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| A. break down; broke down B. break up ; broke up C. break down ; broke up D. break up; broke down |
| To the surprise of the boy, he found a lot of _____ were _____. |
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| A. passers-by; grown-ups B. passer-bys; grown-ups C. passers-by; growns-up D. passer-bys; growns-up |
| I had no idea she was there. I met her only____. |
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| My dad was a used car salesman. Every 1 on Thursday, he would head off to Shreveport, LA to the auction (拍卖). Once, I was riding with him on the highway when he 2 a hitchhiker (搭便车的旅行者) with a backpack. As soon as Dad saw him, he pulled the car over and offered him a 3 . Dad asked him where he was going. The hitchhiker in front of me said he headed out to the west. Dad told him we were heading to Shreveport so that was as far as we could take him. I can't remember 4 but he told Dad lots of things that made him decide to go to the west. I sat in the 5 seat and watched the scene with 6 . I could see the hitchhiker changed his 7 as he could feel someone was really 8 him. It was quite an exchange and I watched it carefully as if I were 9 notes in order not to miss one word. I did know it was quite cold outside and the hitchhiker was very 10 to be able to stay in our car. We drove another forty-five minutes before we had to 11 the highway. We pulled over and Dad told him to keep his head 12 and things would start getting better for him soon. He 13 his pocket and handed the hitchhiker a twenty- dollar bill. The guy was very pleased now. His face 14 right there on the 15 , dark highway. We 16 on and my dad didn't say a single thing. I was 17 completely amazed by what I had just seen. I was always told by everyone to never 18 up a hitchhiker and yet my dad did it every time he saw one. He always gave them money even if he did not have very much of his own. I learned a lot about my dad and 19 . I learned that just one single kind act can 20 someone's life. | ||||
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| One year ago today, seven patients shared their stories of illness and recovery on the New York Time Well (a blog), according to a report published in April,2009. They were the first Patient Voices, a regular series that offers a first person (第一人称的) description of the challenges patients face as they deal with different kinds of health problems. Since the first Patient Voices appeared, New York Times producer Karen Barrow has continued to give a voice to a lot of patient stories. We heard from Jacqueline Castine of Bloomfield Hills, Mich,who had bipolar disorder (躁郁症), and whose son also suffered from mental (精神的) illness."I could not save him," she said."I could not fix (惩罚 ) him. He leaves a beautiful daughter and a very sad mother." And there is runner Alyssa Johnson,43,who was training for the Boston Marathon in 2003 when she began showing the first signs of Parkinson's disease." Sometimes when I'm running I'll come to a long downhill, and my legs work the way they used to work and my arm swings (摆动) the way it used to. It's like running before Parkinson's, and that's the best feeling. And then there's the voice of Robin Grinsted, 50, of Swansea, S. C.,who has H. I. V. She is refused by her church and feels lonely."They're not accepting," she said." But I know there will be people putting their arms around me some day." To hear more from these patients and the many others wh. have taken part in the series, explore the links (链接) below to all the Patient Voices we've heard from in the past 12 months. |
| 1. When did the seven patients begin to share their stories of illness? |
| A. In 2009. B. In 2008. C. In 2003. D. In 2002. |
| 2. According to the passage, Patient Voices refers to ______ . |
| A. a series of suggestions from patients B. a magazine published by patients C. a series of patients' stories D. a blog shared by patients |
| 3. From what Jacqueline Castine said, we know her son _____. |
| A. might have killed himself B. died of bipolar disorder C. was killed in an accident D. didn't want to stay at home |
| 4. What do we know about Alyssa Johnson? |
| A. She tried hard to fight Parkinson's disease. B. She is preparing for the Boston Marathon. C. She was depressed at the thought of Parkinson's disease. D. She didn't like running before she had Parkinson's. |
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| What do you know about the music called "the blues"? Do you think it is the same things as jazz? Well, in some ways the two types of music are related, but the blues has its own history and development that is quite different from that of jazz. The beginnings of the blues date back to the nineteenth century. After the Civil War, when the slaves were free in the South, life was hard. As African Americans came together and formed their own communities, the blues began to develop out of some of their earlier music. Songs usually expressed the feelings of their composers (作曲家) and many were about the difficult times. Some people say Mississippi was the birthplace of the blues, but early blues singers were also found in Texas, Alabama, and several other Southern states. As time passed, the blues moved north. Chicago became an important blues center. What does the blues sound like? Stringed instruments, especially the guitar, are important in blues playing. A piano is also often used. Piano players frequently get the sound they want by"crushing(挤压)" the keys, or playing two notes not quite at the same time. Many blues songs are built around three grouped lines. The first two lines are repeated, and then the third line is a sort of comment. Who were some legendary blues figures? Bessie Smith was an early female singer; Robert Johnson became famous for his special way of playing music. Later blues greats, such as Muddy Waters, had a direct influence on such groups as the Rolling Stones-in fact, until his death the Stones visited Muddy Waters whenever they played in Chicago. |
| 1. What did the blues develop from? |
| A. The Civil War. B. Slaves' life. C. African American music. D. Composers' feelings. |
| 2. Which place is a center for the blues? |
| A. Mississippi. B. Texas. C. Alabama. D. Chicago. |
| 3. The underlined word "legendary" in the last paragraph probably means ______. |
| A. untrue B. very famous C. very loud D. large |
| 4. What is the passage mainly about? |
| A. The birthplace of the blues. B. The development of the blues. C. How the blues and jazz are similar. D. Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. |
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| Buy Tickets Online-No Waiting in Line London's best attractions can get very busy during weekends and holiday seasons. For example, there is always a long line in front of Madame Tussauds Waxwork Museum (杜莎夫人蜡像馆)! It is highly recommended that you buy tickets online to beat the crowd and they cost less! Tickets for Madame Tussauds( Flexible,$25) Madame Tussauds Waxwork Museum is the world-famous collection of wax figures of famous people. Mix with the famous at the world-famous collection of wax figures. A must-see attraction for London. Beat the long queue at the gate-buy tickets online! Tickets for Tower of London plus River Cruise ( 4. 5 hours,$66 ) Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses (壮观的堡垒 ). Discover its 900-year history as a palace, fortress, and prison. A river cruise on the Thames, a visit to Tower of London and drop off at St. Paul's Cathedral. If you only have a day in London, take one of the London's bus tours. If you have kids, they will love it! Tickets for London Duck Tours( 80 mins,$30) Don't miss this exciting trip created for visitors to London, enjoying the sights by river! No one has ever seen anything like it before on the streets of London, let alone the river! It is more than just a sightseeing tour-it's an adventure. Don't miss this one! Tickets for Discovering London(9 hours,$100) London's Best-selling Tour! A day bringing history, pageantry (壮观) and sights of London to life including a Pub lunch and Thames Cruise. Explore the best of London with a morning tour of the world's most famous city. Your experienced guide will take you through Westminster Abbey, Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and Tower of London. |
| 1. The underlined word "recommended" can best be replaced by ______. |
| A. debated B. accepted C. suggested D. forbidden |
| 2. If you want to visit St. Paul's Cathedral, you may choose _____. |
| A. Tickets for Madame Tussauds B. Tickets for Tower of London plus River Cruise C. Tickets for London Duck Tours D. Tickets for Discovering London |
| 3. According to the passage, if you have one day in London, you'd better travel _____. |
| A. on foot B. by boat C. by taxi D. by bus |
| 4. Where is the passage most probably taken from? |
| A. A website advertisement. B. A newspaper report. C. A textbook on tourism. D. A geographical book. |
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| Computer technology has become a major part of people's lives. This technology has its own special words. One example is the word " mouse". A computer mouse is not a small animal that lives in buildings and open fields. It is a small device (装置) that you move around on a flat surface in front of a computer. The mouse moves the cursor (光标) on the computer screen. Computer expert Douglas Engelbart developed the idea for the mouse in the early nineteen-sixties. The first computer mouse was a carved block of wood with two metal wheels. It was called a mouse because it had a tail at one end. The tail was the wire that connected it to the computer. Using a computer takes some training. People who are experts are sometimes called hackers. A hacker is usually a person who writes software programs in a special computer language. But the word" hacker" is also used to describe a person who tries to steal information from computer systems. Another well known computer word is Google. It is the name of a popular search engine for the Internet. People use the search engine to find information about almost any subject on the Internet. The people who started the company named it Google because in mathematics, googol, spelled g-o-o-g-o-l,is an extremely large number. It is the number one followed by one hundred zeros. When you "Google" a subject, you can get a large amount of information about it. Some people like to Google their friends or themselves to see how many times their name appears on the Internet. If you Google someone, you might find that persons name on a blog. A blog is the shortened name for a Web log. A blog is a personal Web page. It may contain stories, comments, pictures and links to other websites. Some people add information to their blogs every day. People who have blogs are called bloggers. |
| 1. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? |
| A. Douglas Engelbart was a great inventor. B. The first mouse was made from wood. C. How the first computer mouse was invented. D. Why the mouse has a tail. |
| 2. If someone is called a hacker, _____. |
| A. he is good at repairing computers B. he is skilled at computer technology C. he always loads the newest softwares D. he always stays at home developing softwares |
| 3. According to the passage, a blog ______. |
| A. must be updated every day B. is a company's Web page C. is linked to all search engines D. usually contains information about personal experiences |
| 4. Which of the following is TRUE about Google? |
| A. It can help you find useful information. B. It can help people communicate with each other. C. It is used to do mathematical analysis. D. It is the largest number in mathematics. |
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| Everyone dreams of changing the world. But can teenagers really make a difference? And how can they go about it? Michael Norton's book 365 Ways to Change the World is a good starting point. The book gives an idea or task for every single day of the year. The tasks include volunteering at a local homeless shelter and planting a tree. The book says that one simple act, no matter how small, can help someone in need. It may even influence other teens to do something. Nathan Anthony, a student at Enochs High School in Modesto, Califomia, US, agrees. " It is impossible to get anything in life without giving something to someone or making an effort at school or work," Anthony said. Another Enochs student, Ariane Mota, has the same opinion." Giving is our way of repaying those who help us," she said." Whether it is a helping hand or a donation, we should help others to improve their day or life." But how often do teens see peers (同龄人) helping a stranger or doing something nice for someone? According to Anthony, not a lot. He and Mota both believe this needs to be changed. "I help my friends by reminding them that their lives are better than those less fortunate people," Anthony said." Humor is also a great tool." So whether you're helping to find a cure (疗法) for cancer or simply smiling at a stranger, do something every day to help change the world for the better. |
| 1. What is the main idea of the passage? |
| A. Everyone should dream of changing the world. B. Everyone is responsible for making the world better. C. We should help others to improve their life. D. Humor is a great tool to help people. |
| 2. 365 Ways to Change the World is a book on ______. |
| A. small acts to change the world B. the importance of changing the world C. how to be a volunteer D. how to plant trees |
| 3. What opinion do Anthony and Mota have in common? |
| A. Give first if you want to get. B. It is impossible to get anything in life. C. Giving things to others means donation. D. It is necessary to make others helpful. |
| 4. The underlined word " this" in Paragraph 6 probably refers to____. |
| A. repaying those who help us B. improving their day or life C. teenagers not helping often D. doing something nice for others |
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| 1. — Has Mr Black decided not to take part in the party? — Yes. The reason____(为此他拒绝)the invitation is not clear. (refuse) 2. Turn on the TV, please. The speech of the president____ (正在播放)live now.( broadcast) 3. If _____ (出现任何问题),you can call our emergency hotline free of charge.( go) 4. The old couple _____ (结婚)for 40 years and never once they have quarreled with each other.( marry) 5. The West Lake,____(杭州因它而闻名),is a beautiful place.( famous) 6. Finally, I bought the new book,____(我为它花费了) twenty yuan, in the bookstore where a friend of mine is the boss.( spend) 7. In this hospital, Mr Wu____(是一位好医生)that everybody loves and respects him.( so) 8. Her bag,___(她把所有的书都放了进去),has not been found.( put) 9. During his stay abroad he made some foreign friends, _____ (其中两个)are now visiting professors in Peking University.( two) 10: _____ (检查了)the bones under the sand, the experts concluded that they came from the dinosaurs about 65 million years ago.( inspect) |
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| About 150 years ago a German musician sat quietly at a concert in Vienna. They were playing for the first time a new symphony (交响乐 ) he had composed (创作 ). At the end he turned to face the people at the concert. They were clapping widely. 1 The musician was Beethoven, one of the greatest composers in the world. Deaf people have a hard time. 2 Even as a child Beethoven did not have a happy life. His father was a singer. But he was lazy and drank a great deal. When the boy was only four, his father decided to make a musician of him. 3 Whenever he did not put his heart into his practice, his father would be hard on him. It is a wonder that the boy did not hate music. 4 When he was 17, he won high praise from Mozart, a great Austrian composer. A few years later Beethoven went to Vienna to study under Haydn, another great Austrian composer. Soon he was writing a great deal of music himself. But after one illness, he suddenly found himself deaf. At that time he was only 31. What a blow it was to him! But this did not stop Beethoven. He went on composing. 5 During his life, he composed about 300 pieces. The surprising thing is that he wrote some of his best, his most beautiful pieces after he became deaf. Many of them are known and loved all over the world. |
| A. But he could hear nothing for he was deaf. B. However, his father didn't come to listen to him play the beautiful music. C. He learned so fast that he was able to go around and give concerts when he was only 11. D. Beethoven left home and went out to practise his own music. E. But it is even worse for a composer than for anyone else. F. So Beethoven had to practice hour after hour on different musical instruments. G. He wrote long pieces and short pieces, happy ones and sad ones, gentle music and powerful music. |
| 书面表达。 2009年6月，美国流行音乐之王迈克尔·杰克逊 ( Michael Jackson)去世，几天后，他的十二名歌 迷随之自杀。请根据此报道写一篇100词左右的短文，主要内容如下： 1.对此事的看法； 2.音乐对人的影响； 3.中学生如何对待自己的偶像。 |
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