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| We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we're dissatisfied that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more 1 when they are. After that, we're frustrated that we have 2 teenagers to deal with. We'll certainly be happy when we are out of that 3 . We tell ourselves that our life will be 4 when we get a nice car, are able to go on a nice vacation and when we retire. But the 5 is: there is no better time to be happy than right now. Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to 6 this and decide to be happy anyway. One my 7 quotes (语录) comes from Alfred D. Souza, who said, "For a long time it had seemed to me life was about to begin---real life. But there was always some 8 in the way." This viewpoint has helped me to see that there is no 9 to happiness. Happiness is the way itself. So, 10 every moment that you have now and share it with your loved ones… and 11 that time waits for no one. So, 12 waiting until you finish school, until you go to university, until you start work, until you find a boy or girl friend, until you get married, until you get a new car or home, until you have kids, until your kids leave the house, until you get 13 , until you get remarried, until you retire, until spring, until summer,… | ||||
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| 语法填空。 Experts say there are several ways to deal with stress. They include deep breathing and a method of guided thought called meditation. They also include exercise, eating healthy foods, getting enough rest and balancing the time 1 ( spend)working and playing. Exercise is one of 2 most effective stress-reduction measures. Running, walking or playing sports causes physical changes 3 make you feel better. Exercise also improves the body's defense system 4 disease. And studies have found that 5 helps protect against a decrease in mental ability. Doctors say deep, slow breathing is also helpful. Many 6 (medicine ) studies have shown that clearing the mind through quiet meditation 7 (help ) you become calm. This causes lower blood pressure, reduces muscle tension 8 decreases heart rate. Experts also say keeping stress to yourself can make problems 9 ( bad ). Researchers have linked the failure 10 identify and express emotions to many health conditions. These include eating disorders, fear disorders and high blood pressure. (160) |
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| I had the meanest mother in the world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast, I had to have cereal, eggs and toast. Others had cokes and candy for lunch, while we had to eat a sandwich. As you can guess, my supper was different than the other kids'. But at least I was not alone in my suffering. My sister and two brothers had the same mean mother as I did. My mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. She had to know who our friends were and what we were doing. We had to wear clean clothes every day. Other kids always wore their clothes for days. We reached the height of disgrace because she made our clothes herself, just to save money. The worst is yet to come. We had to be in bed by 9:00 each night and up at 7:45 the next morning. So while my friends slept, my mother actually had the courage to break Child Labor Law. She made us work. I believed she lay awake all night thinking up mean things to do to us. Through the years, our friends' report cards had beautiful colors on them, black for passing, red for failing. My mother, however, would merely be content with black marks. None of us was allowed the pleasure of being a dropout. She forced us to grow up into educated and honest adults. Using this as a background, I'm now trying to bring up my three children. I'm filled with pride when my children think I am mean because now I thank God every day for giving me the meanest mother in the world. |
| 1. From the passage we can learn that the writer's mother was __________. |
| A. not generous at all B. very strict with her children C. very mean with money matters D. very cruel to her children |
| 2. Which of the following things did the writer hate to do most? w |
| A. Eating differently from other kids. B. Wearing clean clothes made by mother C. Going to bed early and getting up early D. Letting mother know where they were |
| 3. It can be inferred from the passage that____________. |
| A. the writer worked hard and usually got good grades in studies B. mother was punished for breaking the Labor Law C. all the other kids studied better than the writer D. the writer's family lived a miserable life |
| 4. Which of the following statements is Not true according to the passage ? |
| A. Mother practised economy in running her home B. The writer is very thankful for her mother C. The writer is severe with her children when bringing them up D. The wrier has a deep hatred for her mother |
| 5. The passage was written in a way of _________ tone. |
| A. humorous B. hateful C. ridiculous D. critical |
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| Sydney-A shark savaged a schoolboy's leg while he was surfing with his father at a beach in Sydney on February 23.It was the third shark attack along the coast of Australia's largest city in a month. The 15-year-old boy and his father were in the water off Avalon. , on Sydney's northern beaches, around dawn when he was attacked. The city's beaches are packed with locals and tourists during the summer months. "The father heard a scream and turned to see his son thrashing(激烈扭动)about in the water. , "police said. "Fortunately. , the shark swam away and the boy was helped to the shore by his father." Lifesaving Club spokesman Nick Miller said. , "It got him around the top of his left leg and the father came and dragged him out of water." He said the boy was bleeding heavily when he was brought to the shore. "There was a lot of pain, as you can imagine. "The teenager was airlifted to hospital for treatment for leg injuries. Police said the bites "cut through to the bone". , but the boy did not app ear to have sustained any fractures (骨折). He was in a stable condition now. Several beaches were closed after the attack. Water police and lifeguards were searching for the shark. , while police hoped to identify its species by the shape of the bite marks. But they said it was too early to say what type of shark attacked the boy. "I don't even know if he saw it. , "Miller said. Many shark species live in the waters off Sydney's beaches. , but attacks on humans are still relatively rare. However. , there were two attacks on successive days earlier this month. , one on a navy diver in Sydney harbor. , not far from the famous Opera House. , and the other on a surfer at the city's world-famous Bondi beach. Fishermen say shark numbers are on the rise. There is a ban on commercial fishing in the harbor , which has increased fish stocks. Marine experts also claim environmental protection has created a cleaner environment, attracting sharks closer to the shore as they chase fish. Many shark species , including the Great White-the maneaters made famous in Steven Spielberg's Jaws-are protected in Australian waters. |
| 1. The report mainly tells us ________. |
| A. shark attacks on humans are on the rise B. sharks attacked humans three times in one month C. a boy was attacked by a shark at a Sydney beach D. shark numbers are increasing in the waters off Sydney's beaches |
| 2. The underlined word "savaged" in the first paragraph probably means "________". |
| A. attracted B. dragged C. bit D. packed |
| 3. What do we know about the city of Sydney from the passage? |
| A. It is one of the largest cities in Australia. B. Sydney harbor is not far from the famous Opera House. C. There are many locals and tourists on its coast all the year round. D. There are few shark species in the waters off Sydney's beaches. |
| 4. About the injury of the boy we know that ________. |
| A. he was losing much blood when he was dragged out B. he was very nervous when he was sent to hospital C. he may be in danger of losing his leg D. he was injured in the right leg |
| 5. All the following are the causes of Australia's sharks' increasing EXCEPT that ________. |
| A. environmental protection has created a cleaner environment B. a ban on commercial fishing has increased fish numbers C. many shark species are protected in Australian waters D. the film Jaws has made the Great White famous |
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| She is quiet, soft-spoken and has a kind face and a strong heart. She is my mom, Lili. When I was nine, Lili quitted her job and started her own business. She said she didn't want to stay at home and work as a housewife: "It's a waste of life." Lili became so busy that she spent less and less time with me. She  didn't help me with my schoolwork. It was, in her words, "so that you can developyour independence". We quarreled because she rarely showed up at parents' meetings. Like mother, like daughter. I have many things in common with Lili. I want everything to be under control. I want to be perfect and I don't expect other people to help me. I push myself hard to achieve my goals. After I started to go to high school, Lili and I were too busy to communicate much with each other. In biology class I began to be depressed. When the teacher showed us a picture of a butterfly, I was scared and screamed. I had a vision of thousands of butterflies flying to  ward me.That night I told Lili about it. The next morning, I saw that she had red eyes with black circles around them. She took me to see a therapist (治疗师). Three hours later, the therapist told Lili that my life was like a wheel spinning (旋转) faster and faster and that was the reason for what had happened to me. I only realized it when my body couldn't stand the pressure anymore. At these words, Lili burst into tears. "It's all my fault, she's just a kid and I didn't have time to take care of her…To be honest, I had never seen Lili cry before. After that, Lili began to spend more time at home, cooking and dragging me to do sports. I realized she was the one who would always be there when I was in real trouble. No mom is perfect, but she is the one who really cares about her kid. |
| 1. Lili quitted her job and started her own business because _________. |
| A. she wanted to make more money B. she was not willing to look after me C. she didn't want to waste her life D. she likes keeping busy |
| 2. We quarreled because __________. |
| A. she began to spend less and less time with me B. she didn't help me with my schoolwork. C. she seldom attended the parents' meetings in my school. D. Lili and I were too busy to communicate much with each other. |
| 3. What can we learn from the passage? |
| A. Most women don't want to be a housewife. B. Most children want their mothers to accompany them at home. C. We need to understand our mothers' busy life. D. Although mothers are not perfect, they all love the children |
| 4. Which of the following statements is WRONG? |
| A. Lili is a quiet, strong-willed woman. B. Lili began to spend more time at home after visiting the therapist. C. I was scared and screamed in biology class because I hate butterflies. D. I only realized my life was like a wheel when my body couldn't stand the pressure anymore. |
| 5. What is the best title for the passage? |
| A. Mom Does Care. B. A Busy but Successful Mother. C. Change From Mother to Businessman. D. A Student's Opinion on Mother. |
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| Nobody knows for absolute certainty all the details of the life of Aesop. However, scholars have been working to established some facts and this is the brief story of Aesop as it is accepted today. Aesop was born a slave around the year 620 B.C. In Ancient Greece , it was a privilege and tradition of freedmen to be interested in public affairs, so Aesop worked hard to raise himself from a servile slave's position to a high position of renown. He was a thinker and philosopher and eventually became widely admired. Aesop was a smart man and a good speaker. He liked to learn and to also teach people, so he traveled through many countries. He came to Sardis, the capital of the famous king Croesus of Lydia who was a patron of learning and learned men. Croesus was so impressed by Aesop that he invited Aesop to permanently reside at Sardis. The king hired Aesop to do diplomatic government work such as trying to establish peace between the various republics of Greece. Aesop reconciled the inhabitants of these cities by telling his wise fables. It was on one of these ambassadorial missions that Aesop was killed. Croesus had sent him to Delphi with lots of gold which was to be distributed among the citizens. After talking with the people of Delphi, Aesop got so mad at the citizens because of their covetousness. He refused to divide the money and instead sent it back to his master. The Delphians were so mad they executed Aesop as a public criminal. As it often happens in Greek history, the Delphians were visited by a series of calamities as a sort of retribution for Aesop's death. This is where the phrase "the blood of Aesop" originated. The saying means "wrongful deeds will not go unpunished". In memory of Aesop, a statue was erected in Athens. The statue was created by the famous Greek sculptor, Lysippus. |
| 1. Why did Aesop work so hard? |
| A. Because he wanted to be an official. B. Because he desired to join in public affairs. C. Because he wanted to make more money. D. Because he wanted to write wise fables. |
| 2. According to Paragraph 3, Aesop traveled through many countries to __________. |
| A. spread knowledge B. seek help C. admire the scenery D. collect facts |
| 3. Croesus hired Aesop to _________. |
| A. establish relations with other republics B. handle interal affairs of Lydia C. be in charge of his wealth D. publish the neighboring republics of Greece |
| 4. Which of the following word can best describe Croesus? |
| A. Strong-willed. B. Generous. C. Adventurous. D. Knowledgeable. |
| 5. The phrase "the blood of Aesop" probably means "__________". |
| A. No pains, no gains. B. Well begun is half done. C. It's no use crying over spilt milk. D. Wrongful deeds will not go unpunished. |
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| 首先. , 请阅读下面招聘信息: A. Sales Manager Requirement: Minimum of 2-year sales experience; University / College degree; Good command of English; Excellent communication skills; Responsible, patient, energetic, enthusiastic; Customer service, teaching experience is preferred; Basic office computer skills ( Excel, Word, E-mail). B. Project Management Assistant Requirements: Good English and computer skills; Related working experience is a must; Patient, careful, supportive; Strong team spirit. C. English Teacher Requirements: Universiy degree or above in English major; Eager to learn and open-mind with creativity; With deep understanding and respect for different cultures. D. Marketing Assistant Requirements: College degree or above with good English (speaking and writing) skills; With basic ideas of sales and marketing; Working experience is not necessary; Good communication and presentation skills; E. Accountant Requirements: College degree or above in finance area; Good English and computer skills; Good sense of finance management; At least two years of experience as an accountant in an international organization is a must; Self-management, hard-working, independent and able to deal with pressure. F. Nurse Requirements: College degree or above in medicine area; Good communication and nursing skills; Good sense of responsibility; At least two years of experience as a nurse in a big hospital; Patient, careful, polite, hard-working. 请阅读下列职位申请者的信息. , 然后匹配申请者和合适的招聘信息. 1. Harry Evans graduated from the University of Oxford. At the university, he majored in English Literature, and got a Bachelor's degree. 2. Jack Blunkett has been an accountant in an international company for four years after graduating from the Finance University, and he is good at English and computer. 3. Peter Hessler is a manager of an international company, and his duty is to sell the products of the company. 4. Thomas Wright got a master's degree. His spoken English is excellent, but he hasno working experience. He is good at writing and communication. 5. Alice Elizebeth has worked in a Building Material Company for ten years. And she is expert in management. She can communicate in English very well. |
| 基础写作。 [写作内容] 请根据以下内容给校报写一篇英语短文. , 介绍我市“天然气车辆（natural gas vehicles）”的情况。
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| 读写任务 。 阅读下面的短文, 然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。 Dear Jane, My dear daughter, do you know how shocked I was to be told that you have chosen to be a journalist? A short, slim and weak girl like you should take such a job as her career! Do you know how worried I am? Do you still remember your dear Uncle Danny, my handsome and wise younger brother? The insightful and strong willed journalist honored in the press circle, was sent to report what was happening in the Middle East. He left with a strong sense of duty but never returned home. We did not get the news until 4 months after his death, and his ashes until 2 years later. I was crying my heart out with you in my arms... You are only 18 years old and never old enough to make such a hasty decision for your life. Let’ s try to see what you have. You are learning as one of the top students in a school famous all over the country. You can choose to go to an ideal university without sitting for the exam. You are now one of the masters among your contemporaries. Just think of 4 years later when you graduate from an excellent university and, I am sure, many good jobs are waiting for you, but not to be a journalist. I am so proud of you and you have been my hope in my heart since your father’ s death. I would not like to be alone when my only daughter finishes college and works for a job that totally fails to give me a sense of security. Jane, think about it carefully. Sincerely, Mom 【写作内容】 假设你是Jane. , 请你给母亲回信。 1. 以约30个词概括来信的大意； 2. 然后以约120个词说服你的母亲让你当记者. , 并包括以下要点： (1)当记者是你的理想； (2)记者工作的重要性； (3)让母亲不要担心。 【写作要求】 1. 作文中可使用自己的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. 文中不能出现真实姓名。 【评分标准】 概括准确. , 语言规范. , 内容合适. , 语篇连贯。 |
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