| — Dear Lucy, can you take care of my little dog when I am away? I will go to Shanghai on business for a few days. — ____. It’ll be taken good care of here. |
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| — Do you mind if I close the window? It is noisy outside. — ____ . |
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| A. Yes, go ahead. B. Of course not, go ahead, please. C. Thank you, you are right. D. Of course, that's better. |
| Working there calls for ____ patience, but it is really ____ useful experience for me. |
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| Novak Djokovic won the 2012 Australia Open, ____ Rafael Nadal on January 29, 2012, after a hard match. |
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| I am sure we can help you solve the problem, ____ you tell us all the necessary information. |
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| The fireworks on the Spring Festival's Eve are really beautiful ____ the clear black sky. |
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| In order to become healthier, he ____ running every afternoon. |
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| The house price nowadays is much higher than ___ ten years ago. |
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| ______ were impressed by his performance. |
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| The students in the camp to the USA stayed in New York for three days, ____ they visited many famous universities. |
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| ____ the students came into the classroom, they began to study attentively. |
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| — I had to take a taxi home yesterday because my car broke down. — You ____. I was not using it. |
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| — How was your Spring Festival Holiday in Hainan? — Really wonderful! I have never had _____ one before. |
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| A. a very pleasant B. a more pleasant C. a most pleasant D. so a pleasant |
| _____ by the belief that a key university is beneficial to one's future, many parents urge their children to work hard. |
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| — What's your idea? — My opinion is _____ ____ happens, we should not stop the reform. |
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| The police wanted to get clear of the reason for the accident, but all the people on the spot remained ____. |
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| Sara went to Africa as a volunteer in order to make a ____ to the life of the children there. |
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| The houses here are very popular these days because of the ____. They are near the famous school. |
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| The final test ____, all the students went home happily. |
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| — Where did you find the coat? — It was ____ the lecture hall ____ we held the English Competition. |
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| ( )1.A. touched ( )2.A. hard-working ( )3.A. interest ( )4.A. children ( )5.A. responsible ( )6.A. bored ( )7.A. lecture ( )8.A. approving ( )9.A. requiring ( )10.A. work ( )11.A. title ( )12.A. same ( )13.A. in ( )14.A. hardly ( )15.A. if ( )16.A. make for ( )17.A. that ( )18.A. overnight ( )19.A. realized ( )20.A. objective |
B. attracted B. kind B. tolerance B. boys B. notable B. frustrated B. assignment B. inspiring B. suggesting B. chances B. back B. different B. on B. badly B. unless B. refer to B. what B. some day B. received B. blank |
C. effected C. strict C. courage C. girls C. knowledgeable C. tired C. paper C. indifferent C. hoping C. money C. right C. neither C. over C. impossibly C. weather C. go for C. which C. the other day C. accepted C. pessimistic |
D. moved D. lazy D. help D. students D. capable D. scared D. work D. discouraging D. allowing D. problems D. front D. both D. under D. likely D. until D. go through D. when D. fortnight D. accomplished D. positive |
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| Think about the last time you felt a negative emotion-like stress, anger, or frustration. What was going through your mind as you were going through that negativity (消极)? Was your mind cluttered with (充 斥) different kinds of thoughts? Or was it paralyzed, unable to think? The next time you find yourself in the middle of a very stressful time, or you feel angry or frustrated, stop. Yes, that's right, stop. Whatever you're doing, stop and sit for one minute. While you're sitting there, completely immerse yourself in the negative emotion. Allow that emotion to consume you. Allow yourself one minute to truly feel that emotion. Don't cheat yourself here. Take the entire minute-but only one minute-to do nothing else but feel that emotion. When the minute is over, ask yourself, "Am I willing to keep holding on to this negative emotion as I go through the rest of the day?" Once you've allowed yourself to be totally immersed in the emotion and really feel it, you will be surprised to find that the emotion clears rather quickly. If you feel you need to hold on to the emotion for a little longer, that is OK. Allow yourself another minute to feel the emotion. When you feel you've had enough of the emotion, ask yourself if you're willing to carry that negativity with you for the rest of the day. If not, take a deep breath. As you exhale, release all that negativity with your breath. This exercise seems simple-almost too simple. But, it is very effective. By allowing that negative emotion the space to be truly felt, you are dealing with the emotion rather than stuffing it down and trying not to feel it. You are actually taking away the power of the emotion by giving it the space and attention it needs. When you immerse yourself in the emotion, and realize that it is only emotion, it loses its control. You can clear your head and proceed with your task. |
| 1. Which one does not belong to the negative emotion? |
| A. anxiety B. confusion C. depression D. sorrow |
| 2. What should you do when you are into negativity according to the article? |
| A. Listen to some music. B. Ignore it and do something else. C. Just do nothing and truly feel that emotion. D. Think about it and try to deal with it immediately. |
| 3. The underlined word "immerse" (Paragraph 2) most probably means _____. |
| A. break down B. get rid of C. cut off D. throw into |
| 4. What's the best title of this text? |
| A. Clear Your Mental Space. B. Deep Breath, Trouble Away. C. Try to Avoid the Negative Emotion. D. Keep Holding on to This Negative Emotion as Long as Possible. |
| 5. The author's opinion towards negative emotion is _____. |
| A. doubtful B. optimistic C. frightened D. confused |
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| It was a long process that involved creating a resume, submitting an online application (申请) and attending a round of interviews. Naturally Tan Kaiyin, a 21-year-old student is excited when she was selected, as more than 660, 000 people signed up to volunteer at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, but only less than 10 percent were finally chosen to work in the venues and wear the white and green sport uniforms. Like in any major sporting event, volunteers play a vital role in assisting with operations and Tan's function here is not any different. She is based at the Garden Hotel and is tasked with helping guests and officials who have issues with their accreditation cards (注册卡). "I deal with guests from all over the world, I have never met so many international people and it is very, very exciting to have this opportunity to interact with them. They come to the office because they need to make a change in their accreditation card and usually they are in a hurry, so we try our best to get it done quickly." She admits the first few days involved extremely long hours, however she likes the challenge as it gives her an immense sense of satisfaction especially when an irate guest turns a frown into a smile and says "thank you". Tan deals with people from different cultures and personalities and feels she has learned so much in the past week, an experience that she would have never gotten if not for the Guangzhou Asian Games, therefore she is very happy and grateful for being a part of this. She also has kind words for her managers and fellow colleagues and says the hard work and positive atmosphere has bonded them into a family. She enjoys her responsibilities so much that she is afraid of feeling lost when the Games finally end on Nov. 27. However, she is aware of all the positive effects the Games have had on Guangzhou. From improvements to air and water quality to better transportation and infrastructure in the city, but most importantly to her is the fact that the Asian Games has placed Guangzhou prominently onto the world map. This, she believes, will encourage people from all over the world to continue visiting her city, and this in turn will give the residents of Guangzhou a fantastic opportunity to continue learning about different cultures. The official Asian Games Volunteer Slogan is, "Together, we can make it better!" Indeed it seems they can. |
| 1. What can we learn from the text? |
| A. At most 660, 000 people signed up to volunteer at the 16th Asian Games. B. It is not difficult to be selected as a volunteer at the 16th Asian Games. C. Tan felt excited to have the opportunity to interact with people from all over the world. D. It is very easy for Tan to do the voluntary work. |
| 2.What makes Tan feel happy and grateful for being part of Guangzhou Asian Games? |
| A. She experienced a lot and learned so much in her work B. She earned a large amount of money C. She learned different cultures D. She dealt with people from different personalities. |
| 3. In Tan's opinion, what is NOT the positive effects the Games have had on Guangzhou? |
| A. Improvements of air and water quality and better transportation B. Asian Games has place Guangzhou prominently onto the world map. C. The Game will give the residents of Guangzhou a fantastic opportunity to continue learning about different cultures. D. It disturbs people's normal life who are living in Guangzhou. |
| 4. Which word is not suitable to describe Tan? |
| A. brave B. optimistic C. responsible D. depressed |
| 阅读理解。 |
| All parents tell their children little white lies from time to time. "Of course Father Christmas comes down the chimney!" "Eat your spinach - you'll get as strong as Popeye.". . . and so on. However, there's one fib that's bigger than all the others. It's "I don't have a favorite child." In his fascinating new book, The Sibling Effect: What Bonds Among Brothers and Sisters Reveal About Us, Jeffrey Kluger, a father of two daughters, aged eight and ten, claims that " 95 percent of parents in the world have a favorite child - and the other 5 percent are lying." Kluger may be exaggerating the figures for dramatic effect - but despite every parent's vehement (激 烈的) denial that they have a favorite child - scientific research shows that he is not far off the truth. According to one recent study by researchers from the University of California - which followed 384 sibling pairs and their parents for three years - 65 percent of the mothers and 70 percent of fathers exhibited a preference for one child. As this was among families that knew they were being monitored, there's a strong possibility the true figures could be significantly higher. Favoritism is certainly a controversial topic. When raised as a subject for discussion on parenting websites, it always arouses a stream of angry denials. But interestingly, a lot of personal anecdotes appear from parents who say they were overshadowed by a favored sibling, or were, indeed, their mother or father's favorite. It seems everyone knows favoritism exists - but nobody wants to put their hand up and say they're guilty of it themselves. Another research, where siblings have been asked to say who their mother and father favor, suggests that mothers do tend to a show a preference for their first-born son, but fathers often dote on their youngest daughters. Parents will often be drawn to the child who is easiest to get along with - or the child that shares similar traits to them. For example, mum will have a special bond with her sensitive, arty son, while dad lavishes attention on his sporty daughter. Professor Scott says being least favored in a family can color our behavior as adults. "Children who feel they are less loved within their family are more likely to develop low self-esteem, anxiety and depression." But some experts believe being less favored can have positive consequences. Professor Scott agrees that favored children can sometimes find life difficult when they have to rub along in the real world. |
| 1. Which of the following is most likely a white lie? |
| A. I am determined to go and nothing will stop me. B. A good idea, without action, is worth nothing. C. Those who complain the most, accomplish the least. D. Thank you so much for the gift! I just love it! |
| 2. What can we infer from paragraph three? |
| A. Kluger is exaggerating the figures for dramatic effect. B. Every parent denies the fact that he has a favorite child. C. Every parent does have a favorite child. D. What Kluger said is quite close to the fact. |
| 3. What does "sibling" (para 4) mean in the passage? |
| A. brother or sister B. parent C. brother D. sister |
| 4. Which child is most likely to be a favorite child in a father's eyes? |
| A. A sensitive, arty son. B. The first-born son. C. A sporty daughter. D. A young daughter. |
| 5. What is the most likely effect on the child who is the favored one in a family according to Professor Scott? |
| A. He simply just has to put his head down and work harder to succeed. B. He is likely to learn how to turn disadvantages into advantages. C. He is likely to find life difficult when he has to face the real world. D. He is likely to develop low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. |
| 6. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? |
| A. Some people were overshadowed by a favored sibling when they were young. B. Most people will admit that they feel guilty of favoring one child over another. C. Experts have different opinions about the consequences of being less favored. D. The topic about favoritism on parenting websites always arouses angry denials. |
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| "Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. "It's so dreadful to be poor!" sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress. "I don't think it's fair for some girls to have plenty of pretty things, and other girls nothing at all," added little Amy, with an injured sniff. "We've got father and mother and each other," said Beth, contentedly. The four young faces on which the firelight shone brightened at the cheerful words, but darkened again as Jo said sadly: "We haven't got father, and shall not have him for a long time." She didn't say "perhaps never", but each silently added it, thinking of father far away, where the fighting was. Nobody spoke for a minute; then Meg said in an altered tone: "You know the reason mother proposed not having any presents this Christmas was because it is going to be a hard winter for everyone; and she thinks we ought not to spend money for pleasure when our men are suffering so in the army. We can't do much, but we can make our little sacrifices, and ought to do it gladly. But I am afraid I don't"; and Meg shook her head, and she thought regretfully of all the pretty things she wanted. "But I don't think the little we should spend would do any good. We've each got a dollar, and the army wouldn't be much helped by our giving that. I agree not to expect anything from mother or you, but I do want to buy UNDINE AND SINTRAM for myself; I've wanted it so long," said Jo, who was a bookworm. "I planned to spend mine on new music," said Beth, with a little sigh. "I shall get a nice box of Faber's drawing pencils; I really need them," said Amy, decidedly. "Mother didn't say anything about our money, and she won't wish us to give up everything. Let's each buy what we want, and have a little fun; I'm sure we work hard enough to earn it," cried Jo, examining the heels of her shoes in a gentlemanly manner. "I know I do-teaching those tiresome children nearly all day when I am longing to enjoy myself at home," began Meg, in the complaining tone again. "You don't have half such a hard time as I do," said Jo. "How would you like to be shut up for hours with a nervous, fussy old lady, who is never satisfied, and worries you till you're ready to fly out of the window or cry?" "It's naughty to fret; but I do think washing dishes and keeping things tidy is the worst work in the world. It makes me cross; and my hands get so stiff, I can't practice well at all"; and Beth looked at her rough hands with a sigh that anyone could hear. "I don't believe any of you suffer as I do." cried Amy, "for you don't have to go to school with impertinent girls, who plague you if you don't know your lessons, and laugh at your dresses, and label your father if he isn't rich." "If you mean libel, I'd say so, and not talk about labels, as if papa was a pickle-bottle," advised Jo, laughing. "I know what I mean, and you needn't be satirical about it. It's proper to use good words, and improve your vocabulary," returned Amy, with dignity. "Don't peck at one another, children. Don't you wish we had the money papa lost when we were little, Jo? Dear me! How happy and good we'd be, if we had no worries!" said Meg, who could remember better times. "You once said you thought we were a deal happier than the King children, for they were fighting and fretting all the time, in spite of their money." "So I did. I think we are; for, though we do have to work, we make fun for ourselves, and are a pretty jolly set, as Jo would say." Jo immediately sat up, put her hands in her pockets, and began to whistle. "Don't, Jo; it's so boyish!" "That's why I do it." "I detest rude, unladylike girls!" "I hate affected, niminy-piminy chits!" "Birds in their little nests agree" sang Beth, the peacemaker, with such a funny face that both sharp voices softened to a laugh, and the `pecking' ended for that time. |
| 1. According to the passage, who is the most pessimistic and who the most optimistic? |
| A. Jo; Amy B. Meg; Beth C. Meg; Amy D. Amy; Beth |
| 2. According to the passage, which of the following is true? |
| A. Their father died when he was fighting with others. B. Their father is away at the war, leaving them at home with their mother. C. The passage is a story about three girls and a boy in a family. D. The four children in the passage all work and earn their own money. |
| 3. What do they think of their mother's proposal of not having any Christmas gifts? |
| A. They all agreed to the proposal of not having any Christmas gifts. B. They all agreed that giving the money to the army was of little help. C. They all agreed that giving the money to the army was of much help. D. They all agreed to save the money and buy a gift for their father. |
| 4. By saying "It makes me cross" Beth means she is rather ____. |
| A. happy B. excited C. interested D. angry |
| 5. The King children are mentioned to show that ____. |
| A. The King family is rich while Beth's family is poor. B. Beth's family is poor and they are unhappy about it. C. Money can bring much happiness to their family. D. Money does not necessarily mean happiness. |
| 阅读理解。 下面文章中有5处(第1~5题)需要添加小标题，请从以下选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中 选出符合各段意思的小标题。选项中有一项是多余选项. | |
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| Steps to Retire a Millionaire Having a million-dollar portfolio is a retirement dream for many people. Making that dream come true requires some serious effort. While success is never a sure thing, the steps outlined below will go a long way toward helping you achieve your objective. 1. ____ Vacations, car, kids and all of life's other expenses take a big chunk out of your paycheck. To maximize your savings, you need to minimize your expenses. Buying a home you can afford and living a lifestyle that is below your means and not funded by credit cards are all necessities if you want to boost your savings. 2. ____ If you don't save, you'll never reach your goal. As obvious as this might seems, far too many people never even start to save. If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, enrolling in the plan is a great way to put your savings on autopilot. Simply sign up for the plan and contributions will be automatically taken out of your paycheck, increasing your savings and decreasing your immediate tax liability. If your employer offers to match your contributions up to a certain percentage, be sure to contribute enough to get the full match. It's like getting a guaranteed return on your investment. Finding the cash to stash may be a challenge, particularly when you're young, but don't let that stop you from pursuing future riches. 3. ____ Studies have shown that the majority of the returns generated by an investment are dictated by the asset-allocation decision. If you are looking to grow your wealth over time, fixed-income investments aren't likely to get the job done, and inflation can take a big chunk out of your savings. Investing in equities entails more risk, but is also statistically likely to lead to greater returns. For many of us, it's a risk we have to take if want to see our wealth grow. Asset-allocation strategies can help you learn how to make picking the right mix of securities the core of your investing strategy. 4. ____ Part of long-term planning involves accepting the idea that setbacks will occur. If you are not prepared, these setbacks can put a stop to your savings efforts. While you can't avoid all of the bumps in the road, you can prepare in advance to mitigate the damage they can do. 5. ____ Your income should rise as time passes. You'll get raises, you'll change jobs, and maybe you'll get married and become a two-income family. Every time more cash comes in to your pocket, you should increase the amount that you save. The key to reaching your goal as quickly as possible is to save as much as you can. |
| 短文改错。 下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。 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除起）不计分。 |
| Thomas Edison, a famous American scientist and inventor, had more than 1000 inventions. As we know, one of his inventions is bulb and they changed the world very greatly that the lights in America were off for three minutes in the memory of him at his death. I admire him because his great contribution to the world. Though not blessed with much gift and even thinking to be foolish in teachers' eyes, but he never discouraged himself by difficulties in life, which instead motivated him to pursue his dream. Beside, in his spare time, he was always eager to know what things worked, which made him full of wisdom and paved the way for his final success. Just as he says, genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. From him, I realize the secret to success is not when and where you were born, but what you are doing and how you do it in your lives. _____________________________________________________________________________ |
| 书面表达。 春节前的一项调查结果显示，在北京、上海等六大城市人群中有近70%受访者表示 “为春节回家而烦恼”，被称为“恐归族”。他们的烦恼在于车票难买、路途遥远、 假期太短以及组建家庭后回农村过年不适应等。 请你根据以上报道，用英文写一篇120个词左右的文章，文章应包括以下内容: 1. 报道的内容。 2. 你的看法(至少两点)。 注意：1. 开头已给出 (不计词数)。 2. 参考词汇：恐归族 home-fear group |
| According to the results of a survey in six big cities like Beijing and Shanghai before the Spring Festival, ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ |