| It was ______ great shock to the girl when _____ word came that her close friend died in the severe earthquake of Haiti. |
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| Susan was expecting her favourite singers, but to her disappointment, ______ appeared. |
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| According to the job advertisement, ______will be given to the candidates with working experience. |
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| My parents always remind me to make sure the electricity is turned off while I am having a bath, which would _____ cause danger, leading to a dreadful consequence. |
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| It is said that bad living habits as well as dirty surroundings, stuffy rooms and some other factors _____ the wide spread of H1N1. |
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| Actually, _____ works hard can be _____ he wants to be, whether it is a pilot, an engineer or a manager. |
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| It is known to all that every minute _____ full use of ______ the lessons will benefit students a great deal. |
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| Why this excellent newspaper allows such an article to be printed is _______ me. |
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| — The food in the restaurant is horrible. If only we ______ to the students' canteen. — But the food isn't everything. Isn't it nice just to get away from all the noise? |
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| — How long _____ you _____ in the country with your grandparents, Henry? — About four weeks. I'll return as soon as school starts. |
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| It is required that under no circumstances ______ betray ourselves even if there are temptations like money or beauty. |
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| Although Rio knew little about marketing, he succeeded ______ other more well-informed managers failed. |
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| Tom does speak Chinese well, but his reading and writing skills leave much ______. |
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| It is the discovery of Cao Cao's tomb, _____ was made in Anyang, Henan province, _____ has received widespread attention. |
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| — Did you have a wonderful time at the ball last night? — ______! I've never had a more wonderful time all my life. |
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| Viewers continue to watch TV ______ they complain about the quality of the programming. |
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| Remember to pack more winter clothes into your suitcase. The winter in Chicago _____ be extremely cold. |
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| In terms of the knowledge of science, few students in our class can really ______ Christopher. |
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| Because of the nuclear crisis caused by the earthquake in Japan, many people lined up to buy salt ______ seeking protection from radiation. |
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| When I was growing up in America, I was 1 of my mother's Chinese English, for which she was often treated 2 . People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not give her good 3 , or take her seriously. 4 they pretended not to understand her, or even acted 5 they did not hear her. My mother has long realized the 6 of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she 7 have me call people on the phone to 8 I was she. I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time 1 had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人). I said in an adolescent voice that was not very 9 , "This is Mrs. Tan." And my mother was standing beside me, 10 loudly, "Why he don't send me check, already two week late." And then, in perfect English I said, "I'm getting rather 11 . You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it 12 . "Then s  he talked more loudly. "What h e want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss. "And so I 13 the stockbroker again, "I can't 14 any more excuse. If I don't receive the cheek immediately, I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week. " The next week we 15 in New York. While I was sitting there 16 , my mother, the real Mrs. Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English. When I was a teen  ager, my mother 's broken English 17 me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother's English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and 18 . It was the language that helped 19 the way 1 saw things, expressed ideas, and made 20 of the world. | |||
| ( )1. A. proud ( )2. A. anxiously ( )3. A. checks ( )4. A. otherwise ( )5. A. even though ( )6. A. features ( )7. A. could ( )8. A. pretend ( )19. A. awkward ( )10. A. whispering ( )11. A. pleased ( )12. A. hasn't arrived ( )13. A. turned to ( )14. A. accept ( )15. A. set off ( )16. A. red-faced ( )17. A. annoyed ( )18. A. value ( )19. A. set ( )20. A. sense |
B. ashamed B. instantly B. attitudes B. therefore B. as if B. disadvantages B. would B. protect B. convincing B. shouting B. irritated B. doesn't arrive B. spoke to B. hold B. ended up B. excited B. embarrassed B. importance B. shape B. fun |
C. afraid C. carefully C. expressions C. instead C. now that C. limitations C. might C. prevent C. perfect C. talking C. concerned C. didn't arrive C. came to C. tolerate C. settled down C. bored C. frightened C. use C. choose C. use |
D. convinced D. unfairly D. service D. however D. if only D. effects D. should D. prefer D. useful D. crying D. interested D. isn't to arrive D. referred to D. notice D. called on D. scared D. amused D. wisdom D. build D. comment |
| 阅读理解。 |
| It had been a very disheartening day. The doctors had given us the worst of news. Our daughter, who had just completed her first brain surgery to remove a tumor and was going through radiation treatment, was now officially given a two percent chance of survival as this type of cancer had no cure. My wife and I decided to take our daughter to lunch before continuing our afternoon conversation. We went to a local restaurant where we sat in silence waiting for the waitress. I noticed a very elderly couple sitting a few booths away, who were also in silence and did not speak a word. I couldn't help but wonder what challenges they had faced in their life and if they ever faced such terrible news about a child of theirs. We eventually ordered our lunch and still sitting in silence we ate what we could. At some point I became intrigued (好奇的) by the old couple. I thought to myself that they hadn't yet spoken to each other and I wondered if it was the peace they were enjoying or the food or maybe both. However, at some point I lost interest and put my focus back on my lunch. Molly was still talking away and enjoying her meal. Her mom and I both listened and tried to be happy in her presence but it wasn't going very well. All of a sudden I saw a hand come out of nowhere. It was huge and I could tell that it had been afflicted with arthritis (关节炎). I couldn't take my eyes off that hand. It landed on my daughter's tiny six-year-old hand and as it did I looked up; it was the old woman who had been sitting with the old man in silence eating their lunch. I looked into her eyes and she spoke, but not to me. She looked at my daughter and simply whispered, "If I could do more for you I would…" and then she smiled and moved away to join her husband, who had moved towards the door. "Look, a whole dollar," Molly spoke with excitement as she discovered a crumpled one dollar bill left behind by the old lady. I looked up to thank her, but she was gone. I sat stunned, not sure what had just happened and then I looked over at my wife. In almost unison, we broke out into a smile. The sadness of the day had been wiped out by the crippled hand and generous touch of the old lady. The dollar, although exciting to Molly, was not what made us smile; it was the offer from the old lady, who felt our suffering. The crippled hand symbolized a healing touch and made us realize that we did not have to fight this battle alone. |
| 1. According to the doctor, the author's daughter _______. |
| A. suffered from serious heart disease. B. didn't need any more operations. C. was likely to die soon. D. had been treated by radiation. |
| 2. The author was ____, when he first caught sight of the old couple in the restaurant. |
| A. curious B. confused C. upset D. indifferent |
| 3. By saying "If I could do more for you I would…", the old woman means_______. |
| A. she had the ability to cure the disease of Molly. B. she had the responsibility for the safety of Molly. C. she was an old friend of the author and can lend some money to them. D. she would like to help Molly as much as possible. |
| 4. What can we inferred from the passage? |
| A. The author and his wife were not satisfied with the food in the restaurant. B. The old couple had once gone through the same trouble as the author did. C. The one dollar bill made the author feel touched by the warmth from others. D. The old woman sympathized with Molly because she suffered from serious arthritis herself. |
| 5. What would be the best title of the text? |
| A. A girl with cancer B. A touch of heaven C. A crumpled dollar bill D. A kind-hearted couple |
| 阅读理解。 |
 Amazon Price:＄4.9 List Price:＄10In The Firm, Mitch, a student from Harvard Law School, accepts a job at a supposedly reputable law firm. But soon afterwards, strange things start happening and Mitch decides to investigate, which soon puts him in danger. This New York best seller was written by the famous American lawyer and author John Grisham, best known for his popular legal thrillers.  Amazon Price:＄7.94 List Price:＄10Angela's Ashes is a recollection of the author's childhood in Brooklyn and Ireland. McCourt recounts several stories about his family's struggles with poverty, as well as his father's drinking problem. This novel has won several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography.  Amazon Price:＄1.77 List Price:＄4.99 In Fish Face, Emily is the fastest runner in school as well as being best at math. Tiffanie, a new girl, joins the class and Emily tries hard to be friends with her, despite Tiffanie being a terrific reader and a better runner. But Tiffanie turns out to be a thief! Who will believe Emily when everyone thinks she is jealous?  Amazon Price:＄6.19 List Price:＄12.8 In this scaring detective fiction novel, 10 people are invited to an island. One by one, they start to die. Who's killing them? And why? Christie's best-selling novel, And Then There Were None has been adapted into several plays, films, and even video games.  Amazon Price:＄4.28 List Price:＄7.95 The Everything Kids' States Book: Wind Your Way Across Our Great Nation The Everything Kids' States Book is packed full of fascinating information about every single one of the 50 states in the U.S.A. Full of trivia about the history, geography and land marks of each state, it is also filled with puzzles and quizzes to keep kids entertained for hours!  Amazon Price:＄7.6 List Price:＄15 The Old Man and the Sea is about a fisherman (Santiago) and his attempts to catch an enormous marlin fish. The story also looks at the friendship between Santiago and his young apprentice, Manolin. Written in 1951, it was the last book by Hemingway which was published during his lifetime.  Amazon Price:＄2.5 List Price:＄5 In The Secret Garden, Mary is an Orphan who's sent to live with a reclusive uncle, Archibald Craven. One day, she discovers a key to a mysterious garden. Mary and her friends spend a summer secretly visiting this garden and experiencing important changes in their lives. This interesting book is top-listed among the favorites of both children and grown-ups.  Amazon Price:＄5.95 List Price:＄14.95 For Boys Only: The Biggest Book Ever Despite the title For Boys Only, this book is sure to be treasured by whoever gets it. Packed full of useful information and advice, it is written in a light humorous tone that is sure to tickle. How to fight off an alligator (短吻鳄) or pilot a plane in an emergency are just two of the many subjects covered. Educational, interesting and fun, this is a great book. |
| 1. We can know from Fish Face that_______. |
| A. Emily is best at reading in her class. B. Emily gets along well with Tiffanie. C. Tiffanie is best at running in school. D. Tiffanie is more popular than Emily in her class. |
| 2. If you want to buy a book about the geography of America, you can save _______. |
| A. ＄5.1 B. ＄3.67 C. ＄9 D. ＄2.5 |
| 3. Which of the following is true according to the text? |
| A. Angela's Ashes is a reflection of the author's own life. B. The Old Man and the Sea mainly talks about the friendship between Santiago and Manolin. C. The Secret Garden is intended for children only. D. For Boys Only is the only book that won awards. |
| 4. And Then There Were None is similar to The Firm, because _______. |
| A. they are both thrillers B. they are both best sellers in New York C. both stories are set on an island D. both stories are adapted into films |
| 5. For Boys Only can teach children _______. |
| A. how to catch an enormous alligator B. how to deal with emergencies C. how to speak humorously D. all kinds of subjects |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Nuclear energy has always been controversial. But since the tsunami and nuclear disaster in Fukushima (Japan) last year the issue is back in the headlines. And the world is divided- some countries are planning more nuclear plants, while others have promised to shut theirs down. After Fukushima, Germany decided to switch off all its nuclear plants by 2022. Switzerland and Italy are also phasing out nuclear power. But France and the United States remain staunch supporters of atomic energy. In fact, almost 80% of France's electricity comes from nuclear power, the highest percentage in the world. And in the US, the Obama administration said it "continues to support the expansion of nuclear power, despite the crisis in Japan." Nuclear supporters claim nuclear power can help the environment. Unlike fossil fuels, nuclear power doesn't create greenhouse gases. So, pro-nuclear countries argue that nuclear power allows them to generate energy without contributing to climate change. Britain's chief scientific adviser (John Beddington) supports this view. He recently said that the world doesn't have the luxury of ignoring nuclear energy. Nuclear power is also relatively cheap. Renewable energy sources such as solar, hydro and wind power may be clean, but they're expensive; and right now, they require a lot of investment. This higher cost of using "green energy" is usually passed onto the consumer. So, while many people may prefer their energy to come from a renewable source, not so many are prepared to pay higher energy bills. This is of particular concern while the world economy is in such bad shape. The main argument against nuclear energy is that it isn't safe. For a start, nuclear waste is very difficult to dispose of, and remains toxic to humans for thousands of years. And even before Fukushima, there were several high-profile nuclear disasters. The most famous is probably the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, in the Ukraine. The radiation from the meltdown spread all over Europe, affecting thousands. The nuclear energy issue is very complex. And it doesn't look like it'll be resolved anytime soon. As a Japanese commentator recently said, "it's been a bad year for the 'nuclear village', but I don't think they're down and out yet." The battle continues. |
| 1. Which of the following may NOT be the advantage of nuclear energy over other energy sources? |
| A. Nuclear energy doesn't produce any greenhouse gases. B. Nuclear energy can help prevent the climate damage. C. Nuclear energy is more environmental-friendly than other green energy sources. D. Nuclear energy can save the consumers some money, compared to other renewable energies. |
| 2. What does the underlined word "this " refer to in paragraph 4? |
| A. The fact that many people prefer to use the green energy sources while unwilling to pay higher bill. B. The cost of using renewable sources C. The fact that the nuclear power is cheaper. D. The investment of renewable energy sources |
| 3. In the 5th paragraph, the author takes the case of Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine to _______. |
| A. convince the reader that nuclear waste is difficult to get rid of. B. explain that nuclear waste may remain harmful to humans for thousands of years. C. persuade the world not to use nuclear energy. D. support the idea that nuclear energy is not safe. |
| 4. We can learn from the last paragraph that _______. |
| A. the Japanese commentator is positive about the future of nuclear energy. B. the nuclear energy issue will be soon settled. C. a battle will break out in the future. D. Japan is considering to build a nuclear village in the future. |
| 5. What is the author's purpose of writing the passage? |
| A. To highlight the danger of using nuclear energy. B. To introduce some serious nuclear disasters. C. To show the argument between nuclear supporters and protesters. D. To give some advice on how to use nuclear energy safely. |
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| When was the last time you laughed a lot? Most people are the victim of an uncontrollable fit of laughter at least once in their lives. But when it happens in front of the television cameras, it can become an internet sensation. Do you think there's anything funny about spicy meat? Swiss finance minister Hans-Rudolf Merz seemed to think it was hilarious. Mr. Merz was making a speech in the Swiss parliament on meat imports when he started laughing and couldn't stop. The meat in question is known as "b?ndnerfleisch"- a type of air-dried beef product. Herr Merz later admitted that he was amused by the bureaucratic (官僚主义的) language in which the bill was written. Since then, Mr. Merz has become an internet hit. A video of the incident shows a grey-suited minister giggling away, accompanied by applause from his parliamentary colleagues. So far, the video has been seen by more than 500,000 people on YouYube and other websites. "I don't understand what he's talking about," said one viewer, "but it's just so funny." The recent publicity will be good news for the minister, too. Mr. Merz had been criticized recently for signing away much of Switzerland's banking secrecy, and for failing to do enough to help two Swiss citizens who were detained by Libya. But now, with retirement a few months away, Mr. Merz may leave on a high note. Some even suggest he may have a future career as a comedian. Of course, Mr. Merz isn't the first person to crack up on air. BBC Radio 4 newsreader Charlotte Green lost control on the programme Today not so long ago. It all happened after a clip of the oldest known recording of the human voice was played. A studio member remarked that the 1860 recording of a woman singing the French song "Au Clair de la Lune" sounded like a "bee buzzing in a bottle". That seemed to set Ms. Green off as she broke down into a fit of the giggles. Later, the editor of the show, Ceri Thomas, said most listeners who contacted the show had commented on "how much they had enjoyed the moment". He added, "When Charlotte loses it, she really loses it." So, why do we get these fits of laughter? Experts say it's a form of release. Nervous tension often builds up inside us, especially in those who have got high-pressure, stressful jobs. When stressed out, the body constricts (收缩) blood vessels, elevates the production of potentially damaging stress hormones, and raises blood pressure. Short periods of stress are normal and not dangerous, but over long periods of time stress weakens the immune system and makes heart problems more likely. Under the control of self-protecting mechanisms of human body, this pressure needs an outlet, usually manifesting itself through tears, anger or laughter- uncontrollable fits of laughter! So, beware! That uncontrollable laughing fit could strike at any moment. |
| 1. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word "crack up"? |
| A. break up B. cheer up C. laugh away D. catch on |
| 2. By saying "The recent publicity will be good news for the minister, too. ", the author means that the video of the minister's laughing fit_______. |
| A. may help him sign away some of Swizerland's banking secrecy. B. may help him return to the focus of the public in spite of some negative news. C. may help make the public think highly of the minister recently. D. may help put off the retirement of the minister. |
| 3. According to the passage, Charlotte Green lost control on the programme because _______. |
| A. the clip of the programme is too old to be used. B. she broke down in the studio while making the programme. C. a studio member thought she sang the French song badly. D. the recording of the French song sounded extremely funny. |
| 4. Which of the following is true according to the experts? |
| A. Those who suffer higher pressure from work are more likely to laugh away. B. Uncontrollable laughing fits can help to release the pressure. C. Stress outlet can be controlled by ourselves if we try hard. D. It is unnecessary to pay attention to short periods of stress because they are not dangerous. |
| 5. It can be inferred from the passage that _______. |
| A. uncontrollable fits of laughter is very common among people. B. Mr. Merz will be a comedian after retirement. C. Charlotte Green will be dismissed due to this incident. D. most of the listeners who contacted the show thought it inappropriate for a newsreader to laugh away on the programme. |
| 阅读理解。 警方近期正在缉拿一系列案件的嫌疑人员.阅读下面有关警方通报查找人员的信息(A、B、C、D、E和F)，根据案件及人物的描述,选出嫌疑人员，选项中有一项是多余的。 | ||||||
| 1. A valuable dog was taken while being walked by its owner in City Park yesterday afternoon. Police wish to talk to a man seen nearby at the time, described by witnesses as short and fat with short light hair and clear glasses. 2. Yesterday morning at 9.30a.m. a man armed with a gun entered the National Bank and demanded money from the staff, before fleeing when confronted by bank security staff. Security cameras show the man as being short and thin with shoulder length blonde hair. 3. A tall, strong built man with blonde hair, a thick black moustache and wearing dark glasses knocked a woman to the ground and stole her purse on Main Street last Saturday afternoon. If you see this man, do not approach as he is considered extremely dangerous. 4. At the football match between Manchester United and Liverpool, several people had their wallets stolen while waiting in line to buy food. The victims did not see or notice the thief but bystanders describe him as very tall and thin, clean shaven with short light hair. 5. A car was stolen from the supermarket carpark on Friday, June 23 this year by a man described as very young, 1.7 metres tall with thin dark hair and carrying a blue backpack. A reward of $500 is offered for the car's recovery.
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| 短文改错。 下面文中共有10处语言错误，要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该句下面写出该加的词。 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11处起）不计分。 |
| Whenever I hear the song "My desk mates", I can't help thinking of Tom, who is my desk mate for nearly two years. A disabled boy as he was, he always turned out the top student in every test. It was such great efforts that were made despite all the difficulty in the school year that contributed to his success. Meanwhile, what I want to emphasis is that, as a monitor, he was very responsible for his work. I still remember that our head teacher went to hospital because of a severely headache one day and left him in the charge of the whole class. To my surprise, he looked like a head teacher exactly, and made the class in perfect order! I really looked up to him. Now, although we are in different schools, we still keep touch with each other, discussing the problems in studies and share our happiness and sorrow. I'do hope he does well in his study and makes progress every day! _______________________________________________________________________________ |
| 书面表达。 2011年12月11日国务院法制办正式全文公布《校车安全条例(草案征求意见稿)》，以 广纳民意。请你根据下列表格的内容为某英语网站写一篇短文。
2.词数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。 3.作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。 | ||||||
| Legal Affairs Office of the State Council of China publicized the exposure draft of School Bus Safety Regulations on Dec. 11th, 2011 to collect public opinions. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ |
