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| In the clinic, I asked if Michael could be retested, so the specialist tested him again.To my __1__, it was the same score. Later that evening, I __2__ told Frank what I had __3__ that day.After talking it over, we agreed that we knew our __4__ much better than an IQ test.We __5__ that Michael's score must have been a __6__ and we should treat him naturally as usual. We moved to Indiana in 1962, and Michael studied at Concordia High School in the same year.He got __7__ grades in the school, __8__ in biology and chemistry, which was a great comfort. Michael __9__ Indiana University in 1965 as a premedical student, soon afterwards, his teachers permitted him to take more courses than __10__.In 1968, he was accepted by the School of Medicine, Yale University. On graduation day in 1972, Frank and I __11__ the ceremony at Yale.After the ceremony, we told Michael about the low IQ score he got when he was six.Since that day, Michael sometimes would look at us and say __12__, "My dear mom and dad never told me that I couldn't be a doctor, not until after I graduated from medical school!" It is his special way of thanking us for the__13__ we had in him. Interestingly, Michael then asked for another IQ test.We went to the same clinic where he had __14__ the test eighteen years before.This time Michael scored 126, a(n) __15__ of 36 points.A result like that was supposed to be impossible. | ||||
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| 语法填空 阅读下面短文, 按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求, 在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空. Nowhere are manners more important than at the table.When the Chinese ask their guests to dinner, even though there are excellent dishes on the table, (1)________ host is (2)________ (like) to say something like "There are no special dishes tonight.Please help yourselves." The praises of the dishes (3)________ (leave) to the guest.But this is different in the West.If (4)________ (ask) a guest to eat at his home, the host may say, "This is the (5)________ (good) dish my wife cooks." The seats are arranged in a different way.The hostess or host sits at the head of the table (6)________ the main guest on his right, the second guests on his left.There are some (7)________ (different) in offering wine and cigarettes.(8)________ a Chinese host gives a toast, he usually says "Bottoms up" and drinks up all the wine in the cup.He wants the guests to do the same.But in the West (9)________ is up to the guests to decide how much they drink.Usually the host just leaves the cigarettes on the table, instead of offering (10)________ to his (her) guests one after another. |
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| If there is one thing I am sure about, it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers.It is not that newspapers are a necessity.Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio.Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday.But for most people reading a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation. The nature of what is news may change.What basically makes news is what affects our lives-the big political stories; the coverage of the wars, earthquakes and other disasters will continue much the same.I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though.It's already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic (基因) engineering.In the future, I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do-as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are. It's quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted (传送) electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home.In fact, I am pretty sure that it will happen in the future. You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read-sports and international news, etc. I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media (媒体). They actually feed_off each other.Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasn't happened.What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air.And as for the Internet, it is never really pleasant to read something just on a screen. 1. What is the best title for the text? A.The Best Way to Get News B. The Changes of Media C.Make Your Own Newspaper D. The Future of Newspapers 2. In the writer's opinion, in the future, ________. A.more big political affairs, wars and disasters will make news B.newspapers  will not be printed in publishing houses any longerC.newspapers will cover more scientific research D.more and more people will watch TV 3. What will probably be on in the newspaper made by you? A.Sports and international news. B. A menu of important news. C.The most important news. D. What you are interested in. 4. From the text, we can infer that ________. A. newspapers will win the competition among the different media B. newspapers will stay with us together with other media C. television will take the place of newspapers D. some media will die out 5. The underlined phrase "feed off" in the last paragraph means ________. A.depend on B. compete with C. fight with D. kill of |
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| Why should mankind explore space?Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits?Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked. Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup (基因构成) as human beings.What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival.Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible. Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for.Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects. Exploration also allows minerals and other potential (潜在的) resources to be found.Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later.Resources may be more than physical possessions.Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration.The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives.We have already benefited from other spinoffs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems.Even nonstick pans and mirrored sunglasses are byproducts (副产品) of technological developments in the space. While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us.While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers.The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive.Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist. While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets.It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future. 1. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1? A.To express his doubts. B. To compare different ideas. C.To introduce points for discussion. D. To describe the conditions on Earth. 2. What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2? A.Humans are natureborn to do so. B.Humans have the tendency to fight. C.Humans may find new sources of food. D.Humans don't like to stay in the same place. 3. The underlined word "spinoffs" in Paragraph 4 probably refers to ________. A.survival chances B. unexpected benefits C.potential resources D.physical possessions 4. What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets? A.The adaptive ability of humans. B.Resources on the earth. C.Our genetic makeup. D.Byproducts in space exploration. 5. Which of the statements can best sum up the passage? A.Space exploration has created many wonders. B.Space exploration provided the best value for money. C.Space exploration can benefit science and technology. D.Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth. |
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| The word "conservation" has a thrifty (节俭) meaning.To conserve is to save and protect, to leave what we ourselves enjoy in such good condition so that others may also share the enjoyment.Our forefathers had no idea that human population would increase faster than the supplies of raw materials; most of them, even until very recently, had this foolish idea that the treasures were "limitless" and "inexhaustible". Most of the citizens or earlier generations knew little or nothing about the complicated and delicate system that runs all through nature, and which means that, as in a living body, an unhealthy condition of one part will sooner or later be harmful to all the others. Fifty years ago nature study was not part of the school work; scientific forestry (林地) was a new idea: timber (木材) was still cheap because it could be brought in any quantity from distant woodlands; soil destruction and river floods were not national problems; nobody had yet studied longterm climatic cycles in relation to proper land use; even the word "conservation" had nothing of the meaning that it has for us today. For the sake of ourselves and those who will come after us, we must now set about repairing the mistakes of our forefathers.Conservation should, therefore, be made a part of everyone's daily life.To know about the water table (地下水位) in the ground is just as important to us as a knowledge of the basic mathematic formulas.We need to know why all watersheds need the protection of plant life and why the running current of streams and river must be made to yield their full benefit to the soil before they finally escape to the sea.We need to be taught the duty of planting trees as well as of cutting them. We need to know the importance of big, mature trees, because living_space_for_most_of_man's_fellow_  creatures_on_this_planet_is_figured_not_only_in_square_measure_of_surface_but_also_in_cubic_volume_above_the_earth.In brief, it should be our goal to restore as much  of the original beauty of nature as we can.1. The author's attitude towa  rds the present situation in the use of natural resources is ________.A. positive B. neutral C. critical D. suspicious 2. According to the author, the greatest mistake of our forefathers was that ________. A. they had little or no sense of environmental protection B. they had no idea about scientific forestry C. they did not know the importance of nature study D. they had no idea of how to make good use of raw materials 3. With a view to correcting the mistakes of our forefathers, the author suggests that ________. A. we plant more trees and make full use of the woodlands B. we be taught environmental science, as well as the science of plants C. we return to nature and not use any natural resources at all D. environmental education be directed toward everyone 4. What does the author imply by saying "living space...above the earth" in the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3? A. Our living space on the earth is getting smaller and smaller in volume. B. We must create better living conditions for both birds and animals. C. We need to take some measures to protect space in volume. D. Our living space should be measured in cubic volume. 5. What's the best title for the passage? A. Our Forefathers' Big Mistake B. Improve the Living Conditions C. Protection of Our Resources D. Lead a Simple Life |
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| Christopher Thomas, 27, was a writer by night and a teacher by day when he noticed he was always tired and was losing weight fast.Diagnosed with diabetes (糖尿病), Thomas would need to inject himself with insulin (胰岛素) three times a day for the rest of his life or risk nerve damage, blindness, and even death.And if that weren't bad enough, he had no health insurance. After a month of feeling upset, Thomas decided he'd better find a way  to fight back.He left Canton, Michigan for New York, got a job waiting tables, nicknamed himself the Diabetic Rockstar, and created diabeticrockstar.com, a free online community for diabetics and their loved ones-a place where over 1,100 people share personal stories, information, and resources. Jason Swencki's  son, Kody, was diagnosed with type diabetes at six.Father and son visit the online children's forums (论坛) together most evenings."Kody gets so excited, writing to kids from all over, " says Swencki, one of the site's volunteers."They know what he's going through, so he doesn't feel alone." Kody is anything but alone: Diabetes is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, with 24 million diagnosed cases.And more people are being diagnosed at younger ages. These days, Thomas's main focus is his charity (慈善机构), Fight It, which provides medicines and supplies to people-225 to date-who can't afford a diabetic's huge expenses.Fightit.org has raised about $23,000-in products and in cash.In May, Thomas will hold the first annual Diabetic Rockstar Festival in the Caribbean. Even with a staff of 22 volunteers, Thomas often devotes up to 50 hours a week to his cause, while still doing his fulltime job waiting tables."Of the diabetes charities out there, most are putting money into finding a cure, " says Bentley Gubar, one of Rockstar's original members."But Christopher is the only person I know saying people need help now." 1. Which of the following is TRUE of Christopher Thomas? A. He needs to go to the doctor every day. B. He studies the leading cause of diabetes. C. He has a positive attitude to this disease. D. He encourages diabetics by writing articles. 2. Diabeitcrockstar.com was created for ________. A. diabetics to communicate B. volunteers to find jobs C. children to amuse themselves D. rock stars to share resources 3. According to the text, Kody ________. A. feels lonely because of his illness B. benefits from diabeticrockstar.com C. helps create the online kid's forums D. writes children's stories online 4. What can we learn about Fight It? A. It helps the diabetics in financial difficulties. B. It organizes parties for volunteers once a year. C. It offers less expensive medicine to diabetics. D. It owns a wellknown medical website. 5. The last paragraph suggests that Thomas ________. A. works fulltime in a diabetes charity B. employs 22 people for his website C. helps diabetics in his own way D. tries to find a cure for diabetes |
| 信息匹配 阅读下列应用文及相关信息, 并按照要求匹配信息. 首先请阅读下列请求帮助者的资料: A. As China has become the second largest destination for tourists, and predictably it will be the largest one by 2020, more and more international tourists will come to visit China.The taxi drivers in Beijing's Dongfeng Taxi Company think the way to show kindness is to be able to greet the foreigners in their languages.They need someone who can teach them languages and the best time is at night when they are not so busy. B. Tom is so addicted to online games that he cannot concentrate on his study like before.Now he often misses school in order to play games, thus telling lies to his teachers and parents again and again.Though he realizes what he does is wrong, he just can't stop it.How badly he needs someone's help. C. Mane, a 44yearold single mother of three, has to walk two miles to the nearest supermarket twice a week because she doesn't know which bus to take.What's worse, since she does not know words, she can not write out a shopping list.Also, she can only recognize items by sight, so if the product has a different label, she will not recognize it as the product she wants. D. "Helping hand" organization will hold an event to help the starving children in Africa.The event starts in August and those taking part in will go without food for 30 hours.In this way, it is expected that money will be raised for the poor children. E. "Green Earth" cares a lot for the animals in danger.Still many people in the world don't know much about the importance of animal protecting.This summer vacation a lot of events will be organized to call on people to live in harmony with our earth. F. A group of young children in a remote village in southwest China are in great need of teachers. Because of the low salary, many teachers came and then went.The villagers hope to have a teacher who can stay for at least a year, because they know knowledge can make a difference to the children's future. 以下是乐于提供帮助的人员信息介绍.请将他们与所对应的帮助对象匹配起来. 1. Stephen: Last summer I went through a training program and became a literacy volunteer.When I began to discover what other people's lives were like because they could not read, I realized the true importance of reading. 2. Ben: After graduation, I don't want to apply for a job at once.Instead, I plan to spare one year to help those who need help most and try my best to improve their lives.You know, education is essential to poverty relief and at the same time I'll get valuable experience for my future career. 3. Susan: I'm a girl from England and has studied French for ye  ars.I'm here in Beijing Universitystudying Chinese.I like China as it is full of mysteries.So I hope the voluntary work will help me to get in touch with Chinese people and get to know about China.Although my study is busy, I can be free at night and at the weekends. 4. Tim: Since I myself have overcome a lot of difficulties in my life, I understand young people's problems and I know how to listen patiently to others and offer some advice.I'm working now in the daytime so I can only spend two to three hours a day at night to help others. 5. Lisa: I burst into tears when I saw those children in a TV programme.What a sight.They are only bone and skin left.What's worse, every day the children are dying because of lack of food.I realized how lucky I am with enough food and a good chance to get education.The summer vacation is coming and I hope I can do something for them. |
| 基础写作 一家宾馆新开业, 为吸引外国宾客, 希望在互联网上进行宣传, 请你用英语为其写一篇文字介绍。 [写作内容] 1. 地点：距白山入口500米处； 2. 房间及价格：单人间(共20间)：100元/天；双人间(共15间)：150元/天；均设有热水淋浴； 3. 餐饮：餐厅(中、西餐), 咖啡厅(茶、咖啡)； 4. 游泳池：全天免费开放。 [写作要求] 1. 只能用5个句子表达全部内容； 2. 短文的开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总句数。 [评分标准] 句子结构准确, 信息内容完整, 篇章结构连贯。 Welcome to Baishan Mountain Hotel. Baishan Mountain Hotel is now open for business. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ All are welcome! |
| 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。 Diligence is the key to success, which means persisting in one's work.The true meaning of diligence is to use time carefully for the purpose of improvement, or to work persistently without wasting time. Laziness makes us useless.If we do not study and work hard we shall not be able to earn a living in our community.There will be nothing we can do just because we have failed to learn anything by letting the time pass unused.The life of a lazy man is of no use to himself and to others.The man who is too lazy to work is the man who's generally most ready to beg or to steal.Everyone when he is young should learn some useful work. There is no better help to diligence than the habit of early rising, which just like all other good habits ismost easily formed in youth.An English proverb says, “Lost time is never found again.” This means that everybody must be diligent, and make good use of his time.Time is precious and is one of those many things that cannot be purchased with money.One must study hard when he is young so that he may make great progress, succeed in life and become useful to his country. Lazy hands make a man poor, while diligent hands bring wealth.Therefore, we can say that diligence is the mother of success. [写作内容] 1. 以约30词概括上文的主要内容； 2. 以约120词写一篇记叙文, 描写你或你的朋友因懒惰而失败的一次经历, 内容包括： (1)举例说明勤奋使人成功, 懒惰使人失败； (2)以你或你的朋友的一次经历说明懒惰会令人失败。 [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。 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ |