| Not having enough to eat, many people died from ________ in the search for the new land. |
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| ________ your major, you'll have to take general education classes in your first two years of college. |
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| She tried to explain what had happened but he ________ her several times. |
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| A. bothered B. spoiled C. cut D. interrupted |
| Let's ________ that there is a selection this month. What is the result likely to be, given the latest opinion polls? |
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| He was ________ when the customs officers found drugs in his bag. |
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| —I wonder if you are satisfied with my proposal. —But I prefer to see a(n) ________ one before making a decision. |
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| This is of no practical ________ at present, but such a prospect is not impossible. |
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| Everyone should ________ and save a little money each year for when he retires. |
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| She is only a(n) ________, not a friend of mine. |
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| It was a bad year for the film industry, ________ both quantity and quality. |
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| It ________ at the crossroads ________ he was killed in the accident the other day. |
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| You have made a few spelling mistakes in your composition, but ________, it is fairly good. |
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| Neither ________ virtue for wealth nor change freedom for power. |
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| A. express B. betray C. show D. say |
| Production at the factory was ________ for two hours because there was no electricity. |
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| They carried out ________ of the cause of the problem. |
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| A. analysis B. storage C. stress D. significance |
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| I can still remember when I met my best friend. She had just moved into the neighborhood and her grandmother brought her down to __1__ me. I hid behind my mother and she hid behind her grandmother, __2__ to look at each other. Soon we lost the __3__ and started playing with each other. In the 7th grade, I first lost touch with her. She was __4__ family problems and I deserted her to be with the __5__ people. None of my new friends liked her as much as I did because they knew she had __6__. However, every summer we __7__ always sit at each other's house, watch soap operas, and talk about all the boys we liked. It was last year when I noticed the problem. I guess I was __8__ devoted in high school to __9__ she needed someone there. Anyway, she made a new best friend and so did I. Then I didn't know why, __10__ she started cutting herself! She then was diagnosed (诊断) with clinical depression. At first, I was very __11__， but we still stayed in __12__. I wanted to be there with her since her new best friend basically __13__ her and people were calling her __14__. Yesterday she came to me and said, “I never knew what a best friend was __15__ you, the only person, would stop me cutting. I __16__ your help so much, and you didn't even know you were __17__ me.” We both cried. And I guess a kind of __18__ from my life so far is never to give up on your friends. Even if they aren't as cool as others, or people think they are crazy, they need __19__ there. If you desert them, you will only be __20__ yourself. | |||
| ( )1. A. follow ( )2. A. scared ( )3. A. temper ( )4. A. taking up ( )5. A. happier ( )6. A. problems ( )7. A. should ( )8. A. much ( )9. A. admit ( )10. A. but ( )11. A. calm ( )12. A. place ( )13. A. confused ( )14. A. crazy ( )15. A. unless ( )16. A. expect ( )17. A. urging ( )18. A. honour ( )19. A. someone ( )20. A. innocent |
B. meet B. annoyed B. interest B. getting through B. cooler B. shortcomings B. could B. too B. accept B. for B. considerate B. touch B. bothered B. stubborn B. as B. influence B. blaming B. favour B. something B. successful |
C. join C. worried C. confidence C. going through C. stronger C. partners C. would C. only C. consider C. or C. upset C. control C. reminded C. clumsy C. until C. appreciate C. helping C. pleasure C. anyone C. guilty |
D. support D. delighted D. shyness D. making up D. cleverer D. disabilities D. might D. just D. realize D. so D. helpful D. mood D. deserted D. stupid D. that D. demand D. hurting D. lesson D. everything D. reliable |
| 阅读理解 |
| If you are a human, you can't help but experience the time when everything seems to be going wrong and you feel as if your life is completely out of control. It is during the low time that words of encouragement from family, friends, coworkers or even strangers can boost your spirits. It is also during the low time that destructive words can be devastating (毁灭性的) and make you sink deeper and deeper into depression. For example, consider this story about a group of frogs who were traveling through the woods when two of them fell into a deep pit (深坑). All of the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the two unfortunate frogs they would never get out. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump out of the pit. The other frogs kept telling them to stop. Finally, one of the two frogs took notice of what the other frogs were saying and simply gave up. He died. The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again the crowd of frogs shouted at him to stop the pain. The more they shouted, the harder he jumped and finally he made it. When he got out, the other frogs asked him why he continued to jump when they were all shouting at him to tell him to give up. The frog explained to them that he was a little bit deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the whole time. Every time you have a chance to say either something positive or negative to another human being, do choose the chance to say something positive! Don't let those opportunities get away from you. Your words have a large amount of power. Use them wisely. You really never know just how much they can mean to someone else. |
| 1. Why did the frog that succeeded in jumping to safety neglect the other frogs' comments? |
| A. Because he would like to jump out of the pit. B. Because he could hardly hear what the other frogs said. C. Because he didn't want to give up his hope. D. Because he had a positive attitude toward life |
| 2. We can infer from the frog succeeding finally that ________. |
| A. encouragement is not important in our lives B. persistence is bound to victory C. miracles sometimes happen by accident D. success must belong to us if we keep on working |
| 3. What can we infer from the first paragraph? |
| A. There is no way to go when we go wrong. B. Life depends on encouragement. C. Destructive words will lead to death. D. Words are playing an important role around us. |
| 4. The writer mainly wants to tell us ________ in the last paragraph. |
| A. the power of words B. positive words C. negative words D. the opportunities to say something. |
| 5. Which of the following statements is WRONG according to this passage? |
| A. The frog that made it finally thought his friends were encouraging him. B. The frog that died finally ignored the comments and tried to jump out of the pit at first. C. The two unfortunate frogs would never get out because they are both deaf. D. The author advised us to choose the chance to say something positive |
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| A primary school has banned Valentine's Day cards because of concerns that young pupils spend too much time talking about boyfriends and girlfriends. Ashcombe Primary School in WestonsuperMare, Somerset, has told parents that cards declaring love can be "confusing" for children under the age of 11, who are still emotionally and socially developing. In his February newsletter (简讯), Peter Turner,head teacher, warned that any cards found in school would be confiscated. He wrote, "We do not wish to see any Valentine's Day cards in school this year. Some children and parents encourage a lot of talks about boyfriends and girlfriends." "We believe that such ideas should wait until children are mature enough emotionally and socially to understand the commitment involved in having or being a boyfriend or girlfriend." Mr. Turner said any families wanting to support the Valentine's Day concept should send cards in the post or deliver them to home addresses by hand. His views were supported by Ruth Rice, 46, who has twins Harriet and Olivia,9,at the school. She said, "Children at that age shouldn't really be thinking about Valentine's Day, and they should be concentrating on their schoolwork." "They are at an age when they are easily influenced and most parents including myself are with Mr. Turner." She added, "The cards caused too much competition. If someone gets a card and another doesn't then he will be disappointed." However, Rajeev Takyar, 40, who sells newspapers and has two children Jai, 11, and Aryan, 5, at the school, said he was "genuinely outraged"． He said, "There are schools that have banned conkers (康克戏) and snowballs, and now Valentine's Day cards." "I think banning the cards stops children from having social skills. How are they going to learn about relationships otherwise? It's ridiculous." Alec Suttenwood, founder of the AntiPolitical Correctness Group, said of the ban, "It's totally ridiculous. Young children just send the cards to each other as friends and to their parents. It's just a bit of harmless fun. There is no difference between this and Mother's or Father's Day." |
| 1. Valentine's Day cards may cause confusion among young children because ________. |
| A. they are too young to understand what love is B. teachers haven't taught them how to make friends C. children shouldn't learn about social relationships D. students talk too much about boyfriends and girlfriends |
| 2. The underlined word "confiscated" in Paragraph 3 can probably be replaced by "________"． |
| A. collected B. destroyed C. taken away D. burnt away |
| 3. Ruth Rice was in favor of Mr. Turner's view in that ________. |
| A. children like to compare Valentine's Day cards B. children should focus their mind on their lessons C. sending holiday cards waste both time and money D. making friends has a negative influence on children |
| 4. Which statement is TRUE according to the text? |
| A. Most of English parents want children to have fun. B. Children should learn how to develop social skills. C. English schools don't allow students to play games. D. Some parents think it unreasonable to ban the cards. |
| 5. What is the best title of the text? |
| A. School Bans Valentine's Day Cards B. Shall We Send Valentine's Day Cards? C. Different Opinions on Valentine's Day Cards D. Parents' Concern about Valentine's Day Cards |
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| Having visited museums and churches, visitors will be delighted to try these things which can be done and seen in London. They are well worth visiting. London Eye Make a reservation (预订) for London Eye before you leave the United States. The Eye is a huge wheel that takes you up into the sky. It was built to celebrate the millennium (千禧年), and has drawn millions of tourists ever since. Fun for the entire family, the Eye is a great way to see all the spectacular sites, including the River Thames, Parliament, Leicester Square, and Big Ben. Speaker's Corner Speaker's Corner never fails to draw a crowd. Near Marble Arch in Hyde Park, a group gathers every Sunday to speak their mind. You'll hear everything from political activists to religious zealots (狂热者), and all who live between these extremes. Go shopping on Oxford Street afterward, and walk over to Trafalgar Square to see where people have toured for ages. Kew Gardens If you garden, or appreciate beautiful surroundings, then you will be in heaven wandering the paths of the Royal Botanic Kew Gardens, simply known as Kew Gardens. Featuring the world's largest collection of living plants, the collections in the greenhouses and beautiful displays of foliage throughout the garden will take your breath away. Walk around on your own, or take a guide and learn about the garden's secrets. Camden Town Camden Town is well known for its pop culture ways and extensive street markets. Home to many punk (朋克摇滚乐) performers and artists, Camden Town also hosts amazing markets on the weekends, selling goods of all types including fashion, food, books and even some rather bizarre (极其怪诞的) items. Portobello Market Nestled in the middle of Notting Hill, Portobello Market is one of London's most popular spots. The market actually has several distinct sections and they are dedicated to antiques, fruits and vegetables, fashion, and secondhand "finds". Top off a visit to Portobello with a pub lunch, a couple of pints and some lively conversation with the locals. |
| 1. Who is the text intended for? |
| A. American travelers. B. French visitors. C. The natives. D. Foreign tourists. |
| 2. What do you know about London Eye? |
| A. It is not necessary to book a seat in advance. B. It is designed mainly for visitors from abroad. C. it was completed to welcome the new century. D. It allows you to see all tourist attractions in London. |
| 3. Speaker's Corner is famous for ________. |
| A. free admission B. freedom of speech C. its favorable location D. the number of speakers |
| 4. One remarkable feature of Kew Gardens is that ________. |
| A. it is for the royal family only B. it helps fight against greenhouse effect C. its scenery is the most beautiful in Britain D. it is home to the largest number of living plants. |
| 5. If you want to pick up a used bargain, where should you go? |
| A. Oxford Street. B. Portobello Market. C. Camden Town. D. Leicester Square |
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| It is said that there are about 40,000 different kinds of jobs in the world. __1__ "Finding a job" is not the same as "choosing a job". Many young people end up in a job which they are not suitable for. __2__ Here are a few steps to help you think about jobs which you might enjoy doing after school or university. First, it is important to realize what kind of person you are, which special qualities make you different from everyone else and what you are interested in. __3__ If you like art and enjoy looking at pictures, that is an interest. But if you can draw a horse that looks like a horse instead of a big dog, that is a skill. Then ask yourself this question: in the following three areas-skills with people, skills with information and skills with things-which are your best skills? After examining your skills, the next step is research. To find out as many different kinds of jobs as possible, go to the library and read books, magazines and newspapers. __4__ Finally, trust your own ideas and your own thinking! __5__ |
| A. It is your own life, so find something that you enjoy doing. B. Choosing the right one itself is a difficult job. C. We must know what our ideal jobs are. D. There is a difference between an interest and a skill. E. Ask your friends about the work they do. F. "Chance" may play a more important part than "decision"． G. Your parents may also give you some useful advice. |
| 短文改错 Today is Sunday. The sky is full of sunshine, so does my life. 1._________ At about 9:00 am, I go to the bookstore with my friends, 2._________ there was a lot of new books, but I didn't know which one to buy, 3._________ because these books were all useful to me. At last, I chose two. At 10:00 am, we went to the cinema, the film calling Titanic was very 4. _________ popular. It took us about 3 hours to see. Having seen the film, 5. __________ and everyone was deeply moved. Some friends even burst 6. __________ out tears. From the story, I understand that love is noble and valuable. 7. __________ That's a real wonderful film. It is very worth seeing again. 8. __________ 9. __________ What a happy day! I hope tomorrow I will be even happy! 10. _________ |