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| Lie Yu Kou (Lie Zi) was showing Bo Hun Wu Ren his archery(射箭) skill. He 1 the bow to its full extent, had a cup of water 2 on his elbow, and released the arrow. As soon as the first arrow flew off, a second one was wound up. The moment the second one was winged, a third was ready, and all of them lodged in the same place. During all this time, his 3 was as still as a statue. After his performance, Lie Zi asked Bo Hun Wu Ren: "What do you think of my archery skill?" Bo Hun Wu Ren laughed: "This is still only a(an) 4 shot, not quite the perfect shot yet. Let's climb up the mountain and stand on the 5 overhanging the abyss(深渊). We'll see if you can 6 an arrow." Wu Ren then led Lie Zi up to a place eight hundred feet above a deep valley. Wu Ren turned his 7 to the edge of the cliff, 8 moving his feet until he was standing with his heels extending over the edge, and 9 Lie Zi to join him. Lie Zi was so 10 that he threw himself down on the ground, sweating from head to toe. Bo Hun Wu Ren raised the bow and shot the arrows from his bow, with no 11 missed. Then he looked at Lie Zi and said 12 . " The best archer can look up at the blue 13 , down at the nether (地下的) world and to the eight poles of the earth but still keep 14 . Here on this mountain, you're already 15 , so your chances of hitting your mark are very slim". | ||||
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| If you struggle against figures, maybe you were born that way, research has suggested. Being good at mathematics may be entirely pre-destined-you either have it 1 you don't. And those who find 2 difficult to add up the number shouldn't feel too hopeless-mathematical talent does not appear to be linked to all-round intelligence. Previous research has indicated that "number sense" is 3 (base) to humans. We use it to estimate such things as 4 number of seats in a cinema or crowd sizes. U.S. psychologists at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore made their finding after testing children too young to have been taught mathematics. During the study, 200 four-year-olds 5 (study) in terms of number senses, calculation skills and vocabulary. The verbal test was done for the reason 6 language and maths abilities are thought to be 7 (close) linked through general intelligence. "Unlike 8 previous studies proved, this one shows that the link 9 number sense and maths ability is already present before the beginning of formal maths instruction. One of the most important questions is whether we can train a child's number sense 10 (improve) his future maths ability." |
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I arrived late one night on a business trip, so I decided to have dinner in the hotel. As I was finishing |
| 1. The writer's purpose of writing the passage is to . |
| A. suggest love never dies B. share an interesting experience C. encourage us to help people in need D. prove a show of love really makes a difference |
| 2. Why did the elderly couple pay the bill of the two young couples? |
| A. Because they were always ready to help poor people. B. Because they were happy to pass the love they gained.C. Because they invited the young people to the meal. D. Because they didn't want to take the advantage of the writer's generosity. |
| 3. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word "compelled" in this passage? |
| A. obliged B. forced C. satisfied D. determined |
| 4. What can be inferred from the story? |
| A. The writer did all this to prove his belief in love. B. The young couples paid the bill of other customers in the restaurant. C. The waiter left on purpose and made the writer stay alone to test him. D. The love between the elderly couple deeply touched the writer who was single. |
| 5. Which of the following proverbs can best explain the theme of the story? |
| A. A good beginning makes a good ending. B. Where there is love, there is life. C. As a man sows, so shall he reap (收获). D. Love me, love my dog. |
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| What is politeness? This sounds like a simple question. In daily life, we often make judgments about what is polite and what is not polite. For example, to offer your seat to the elderly on a bus is considered polite behavior, and to interrupt when someone is talking is considered impolite; to greet someone the first time you meet him in the morning is polite and to stand up to reach for the dish you want at a dinner table is impolite. So politeness can first of all be regarded as a phenomenon, an observable social phenomenon. What I would like to propose is that as an observable social phenomenon, politeness is something superficial, but to account for what is understood at the surface, we should dig into the depth where different cultural values are rooted. When being complimented (赞美), an English-speaking person would readily accept the compliment by saying something like "Thank you" to show his appreciation of the praise, but a Chinese speaker would try to deny the truth of the compliment. They both think they are behaving properly. Yet neither of them would think the other is being polite. The English speaker is being polite to the extent that by accepting and showing appreciation of the compliment, and he avoids hurting the positive face of the person who makes it; the Chinese speaker is showing modesty by denigrating himself, ignoring the fact of the compliment paid to him. As has been mentioned, self-denigration has been at the core of the Chinese understanding of politeness for over two thousand years. The Chinese, in order to show modesty, will go to such lengths as to underrate what he himself has achieved and deny the truth of a complimentary remark. |
| 1. According to the first paragraph, politeness can be briefly described as_____. |
| A. proper social phenomena B. being modest C. showing appreciation D. an observable social phenomenon |
| 2. In the author's opinion, the nature of politeness lies in ________. |
| A. something superficial B. what is understood at the surface C. different cultural values D. the root of different thoughts |
| 3. The underlined word "denigrate" in the passage means ________. |
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A. appreciate |
| 4. Which of the following is TRUE? |
| A. Chinese speakers dislike being complimented. B. English-speaking people are reluctant to accept compliment. C. Chinese tend to show politeness and modesty by denying the truth of praise. D. Chinese people think highly of British politeness while English people think poorly of Chinese politeness. |
| 5. What's the author's attitude towards Chinese politeness? |
| A. Approving. B. Objective. C. Optimistic. D. Critical |
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| CHINA'S first pure electric vehicle, BYD e6, went on sale in Shenzhen yesterday. The latest product for BYD, a domestic pioneer in developing alternative-energy vehicles based in Shenzhen, the e6 combines state-of-the-art technology developed in a joint venture (合资企业) between BYD and the U.S.-based Daimler, Shenzhen Economic Daily reported yesterday. The e6 carries a price tag of 369,800 yuan (US$56,030), according to BYD, which expected to sell about 300 e6s each month in Shenzhen. Prospective buyers, however, will only have to pay 249,800 yuan for an e6, because in July last year, the city government started providing an extra 60,000 yuan subsidy to buyers of pure electric cars on the basis of a national subsidy of 60,000 yuan. According to the manufacturer's Vice President Lian Yubo, the BYD e6 possesses several examples of world-class technology, including intelligent keyless entry, voice recognition navigation system, on-board digital television, rear-view reverse camera and other accessories (附件). With the application of iCloud technology, motorists will also be able to use their iPhones or other mobile phones running an Android system to unlock and lock the car, control air conditioning, as well as monitor the location of the vehicle. Lian said BYD and Daimler would cooperate to release more electric vehicles. Powered by recyclable and environmentally friendly iron-based batteries produced by BYD and using 19.5 kwh of electricity per 100 km with no emissions, the e6 is capable of a maximum speed of 140 km per hour, the paper said. The car can run up to 300 km without a recharge. It will take only one hour to recharge the e6 batteries to their full capacity at a charging station but five to six hours will be needed for a full charge at charging stands installed in parking lots. Shenzhen has been accelerating the construction of large charging stations. In addition, owners of electric cars can apply to have charging stands installed in their residential communities. |
| 1. What is the best title for the passage? |
| A. BYD's most advanced product on sale B. New technology used in BYD e6 C. Car industry develops fast in Shenzhen D. China's first pure electric car released |
| 2. How much money will a Shenzhen resident save if he buys a BYD e6 presently? |
| A. 369,800 yuan B. 249,800 yuan C. 120,000 yuan D. 60,000 yuan |
| 3. BYD e6 has the following technology EXCEPT __________. |
| A. an Android system B. keyless starting C. voice navigation D. a digital camera |
| 4. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? |
| A. Charging at a charging stands takes shorter time than at a charging station. B. The charging of the electric car will surely get more convenient in the future. C. Charging stands will soon be installed in all residential communities. D. Charging stations will probably take the place of traditional gas stations. |
| 5. Which of the following statements is TRUE? |
| A. The e6 uses batteries developed in a joint venture. B. Daimler is a major car producer based in Shenzhen. C. BYD pioneers in China in developing electric cars. D. The e6 can run at a maximum speed of 300 km per hour. |
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| SAN FRANCISCO - In the western U.S., Hawaii and elsewhere across the globe, moon watchers were treated Saturday to a rare celestial phenomenon: a total lunar eclipse (月全食). For about 50 minutes starting at 6:06 a.m. PST, the moon was completely blocked by the Earth's shadow. With only some indirect sunlight able to reach it after passing through the Earth's atmosphere, the moon took on a reddish glow. Since the atmosphere scatters blue light, only red light strikes the moon, giving it a dark red color. Dally Sam, who runs a public relations firm in Hawaii, said it had been cloudy and rainy, but the weather cleared just in time for the eclipse. Around 3 a.m., he awoke, as he usually does, and remembered to step outside the house in time to catch the eclipse about a half hour later. No one else in the neighborhood was up. "It was turning that dark red color," Sayre, 47, said, "I'd better grab a camera. To be able to see it just right outside our house was really cool." At the local observatory in Los Angeles, some 300 people, many clutching coffee cups in the cold morning air, sat with blankets and chairs on the observatory's great lawn. "It's really a celestial festival out here," John Peter, 39, told the Los Angeles Times as he set up his camera. Lying on a slope north of downtown near the Hollywood sign, the place offers clear views of the sky. Observatory officials alerted the crowd when the eclipse began and spontaneous applause erupted when the celestial event ended. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon goes through the long shadow cast by the Earth and is blocked from the sunlight that brightens it. The last total lunar eclipse was on June 15 although that was not visible from the U.S. The next one is on April 15, 2014, and will be seen in the U.S. |
| 1. What do we know about the lunar eclipse from the passage? |
| A. The total lunar eclipse began at about 3:30 a.m. B. The total lunar eclipse ended at about 6:56 a.m. C. The lunar eclipse ended at about 6:56 in the evening. D. The lunar eclipse began at about 6:06 in the evening. |
| 2. When a total lunar eclipse occurs, ________. |
| A. the moon looks blue B. the light will hurt our eyes C. nothing of the moon can be seen except some dark red light around its place D. another planet comes between the earth and the moon |
| 3. We can infer from paragraph 5 that at 3:30 a.m. Dally Sam ______. A. found it was still raining heavily B. saw a total lunar eclipse C. went out walking as he usually does D. still had to wait for a long time to see a total lunar eclipse |
| 4. From the last but one paragraph, the following are true EXCEPT _______. |
| A. a total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon is blocked by the sun B. the source of moonlight is from the sun C. the earth comes between the moon and the sun D. with the sunlight, the earth casts its shadow over the moon |
| 5. What is the main purpose of the passage? |
| A. To inform us of the next total lunar eclipse. B. To tell us about a rare celestial event. C. To alert us of the natural disaster. D. To draw people's attention to the news. |
| 阅读理解。 阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。 首先请阅读以下宠物的信息： |
| A. Not named yet: baby, female It's a small grey cat with long hair and deep blue eyes. It is very friendly and can get along well with dogs. I can't keep it because I have too many pets, but I can't just let it go outside. If you are looking for a cat, please let me know. And I will send it to you, but you'll have to pay my travel fees. B. Brooke: orange and white, young, female She's a shy cat and likes to be alone at first. Once she gets familiar with you, she is very sweet and loves to be in your lap and play with you. She also loves to talk. The owner shouldn't be a smoker. For free. C. Sammi Hammi: adult, male Sammi Hammi, a blue and gold bird, is looking for his forever home. He loves dogs and likes to sing and dance. He will take your ear off while you cook! He loves delicious food and he is a great boy who loves attention. The new owner will have to pay an adoption fee and for his cage. D. Buster: black and white, young, male He will be the sweetest cat you will ever meet. He likes to play and gets along well with other pets. Anyone who gets this guy will love him! For free. E. Zoey: American Bulldog, adult, female My dog Zoey is three years old and is very outgoing. She loves the outdoors and she loves kids. She is good at looking after other dogs. She also likes being around people. I need to find her a good home. I would like someone with children and other dogs to take her. For free. F. Rebel and Maverick: young, male Both Rebel and Maverick will be 2 years old soon. They're wonderful dogs, but I can no longer keep them for some reasons. They love children. A home with children would be the best. They also get along well with other animals. The most suitable place for them is a home with a yard because they love to be outside. 600 dollars 阅读以下人员的信息,然后为他们选择合适的宠物： 1. Alice and her 10-year-old twin sons live in a house with a big yard. She's looking for some pets to play with the boys. A pair of dogs is preferred. Money isn't a problem. 2. Tom, 63 years old, has no children. His wife died last year and he's very lonely. He would like to have a pet that he can talk to. He used to be a cook and loves birds very much, but he doesn't like cats. 3. Bruce has a dog and he's looking for another pet. It must be male and be able to get along well with his dog. Also, the pet has to be free. 4. Neil plans to find a female pet for his daughter. She loves orange and white cats. There are no smokers in the family. Free pets are preferred. 5. Max is looking for an adult dog to join his family. He has 3 children and two baby dogs. He hopes the new pet can help look after the baby dogs and play with his children. |
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将此次经历用英语写成旅游见闻,发表到某英语论坛与网友共享,并包括以下内容： 1. 出发时间、地点、人员、飞行时间及逗留时间； 2. 游览景点及最后一日行程内容； 3. 对旅游的感受。 写作要求 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容； 评分标准 句子结构准确,信息内容完整,篇章结构连贯。 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 写作。 阅读下面短文,然后按要求写一篇150 词左右的英语短文。 I have known Fei for five years as we used to be in the same class in junior middle school but are now studying in different high schools. For a long time we seldom contacted each other until one day one year ago when we met on QQ. From then on, we had a good time chatting online now and then. He impressed me so much with his wise and humorous answers that soon I took to him. We sent text messages nearly every day. The more I knew him, the more I like him. Whenever I felt unhappy, I would send messages to him to get his warm comfort. I believed that he also had a crush on me, because one night when I was ill he stayed awake and asked me to give him a phone call if I needed help. I was so moved and decided to tell him my feelings towards him. I sent him an email and revealed my love to him. But his reply upset me: "I just treated you as my sister and I never thought about love between us.… Sorry!" I was sad, disappointed and depressed in the following days. I wanted to forget him. I deleted his phone number, QQ number and everything that would remind me of him. However, I couldn't drive away his image and voice from my brain. I can't help being absent-minded in class, though I'm supposed to be busy with my study as a senior three student. What shall I do? 写作内容 这是Sara的一篇博文,你看完后决定回帖详谈感受和建议,希望对她有所帮助.回帖内容 包括： 1. 以约30个词概括Sara博文的内容 (开头已给出,不计入词数)； 2. 然后以约120个词谈谈你的感受和建议 ⑴ 你对Sara目前处境的感受； ⑵ 谈谈你对高中生早恋的看法； ⑶ 给Sara提出建议,帮助她走出困境。 写作要求 1. 作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不得直 接引用原文中的句子。 2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。 评分标准 概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,语篇连贯。 |
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