| 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 |
| 1.What might prevent the woman buying the table? |
| A.Its quality. B.The price. C.Its design. |
| 2.Who planted the trees? |
| A.The woman. B.Henry. C.Someone else. |
| 3.What happened to the woman? |
| A.She got fired today. B.She got promoted last week. C.She was fooled by the man. |
| 4.What did the man do? |
| A.He gave the woman the wrong information. B.He put the sugar in the black container. C.He added salt to his coffee. |
| 5.How long is a day on Mars? |
| A.Less than 24 hours. B.24 hours and 37 minutes. C.37 hours. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1-3题. |
| 1.What do we know about the woman’s document? |
| A.It’s about 30000 words long. B.It’s written in English. C.It’s a textbook. |
| 2.Which language is the most difficult according to the man? |
| A.Arabic. B.Spanish. C.English. |
| 3.What does the woman decide to do? |
| A.Translate the document herself. B.Hire the man to do the translation. C.Look for another translator. |
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听下面一段材料，回答第1-2题。 |
| 1.Why does the woman call the man? |
| A.To place an ad in the newspaper. B.To ask about something for sale. C.To find out about a TV program. |
| 2.When will the speakers meet this afternoon? |
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A.At2:00 |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1-3题。 |
| 1.Why was the man disappointed? |
| A.China lost the match. B.China did not play well. C.The other team made too many mistakes. |
| 2.What did the woman enjoy most about the match? |
| A.The passion of the sport. B.The skill of the players. C.The close score of the game. |
| 3.What did the man say about China’s women’s team in the next Olympics? |
| A.China will surely win a gold medal. B.China will definitely lose to good teams. C.China should hope for a bronze medal. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1-4题。 |
| 1.Where does the conversation take place? |
| A.In the woman’s. B.In the hospital. C.In an office. |
| 2.What was the purpose of the meeting? |
| A.To find out why the woman’s recent work was poor. B.To ask about the the woman’s family. C.To fire the woman. |
| 3.What happened to the woman’s mother? |
| A.She was seriously sick. B.She had a car accident. C.She died of stomach cancer. |
| 4.What was Mr.Travers’ attitude to the woman in the end? |
| A.He was angry. B.He was critical C.He was kind. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1-3题。 |
| 1.Where was Brandon last seen? |
| A.In the frozen foods section. B.In the sporting goods section. C.In the toys section. |
| 2.What is Brandon wearing? |
| A.A white shirt and a red baseball cap. B.Blue jeans and a black baseball cap. C.A dark shirt and blue jeans. |
| 3.What should guests do if they see the boy? |
| A.Call the security department. B.Take him to the Pizza Hut. C.Take him to the security desk |
| Her son,to whom she was so_____,went abroad ten years ago. |
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| A. concerned B. cared C. devoted D. loved |
| If a person has not had enough sleep,his actions will give him ___ during the day. |
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| A.out B.up C.in D.away |
| You can imagine what great tuouble we had_____ the school for the blind. |
|
[ ] |
| A. setting up B. to set up C. set up D. to setting up |
| .I did not accept any of the many offerings,because I found_____satisfactory. |
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[ ] |
| A.all of them not B.none of them C.neither of them D.either of them |
| She started singing to the baby and was ____ with a smile. |
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[ ] |
| A.awarded B.rewarded C.prized D.valued |
| Not until _____,_______the diffiult problem. |
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A.did he return;we settled |
| ______known to us ,_______ increasing number of students are buried in their studies. |
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[ ] |
| A.What is;a B.It is;the C.As it is;the D.As is;an |
| Exercise is _______ as any other to lose unwanted weight. |
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[ ] |
| A.such useful a way B.so useful a way C.as a useful way D.as useful a way |
| He stayed up too late every night,______ to catch up with his classmates. |
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[ ] |
| A.Having determined B. being determined C.determined D.to determine |
| With a good ______ of both Chinese and English,she had an advantage over the other interviewees. |
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|
A.program |
| Without facts,we can’t form a correct opinion,for we need to have actual knowledge____ our thinking. |
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[ ] |
| A.which to be based on B.on which to base C.which to base on D.which to base |
| Ladies and gentlemen,please fasten your seat belts,the plane______. |
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[ ] |
| A.takes off B.is taking off C.is going to take off D.is to take off |
| —What did he want to know,Anne? —_______I could finish writing the report. |
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[ ] |
| A.When it was that B. It was when that C. It was when D. When was it that |
| As the sea ice melts sooner each swimmer,polar bears are forced to come ashore earlier and face food shortages _____ they have stored enough fat to last them through the season. |
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| A .before B. unless C. since D. until |
| The last thirty years _____ the greatest number of laws stopping our rights and progress,until today we have reached a stage ____ we have almost no rights at all. |
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| A.saw;which B.have seen;that C.saw;where D.have seen;where |
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I believe in miracles because I've seen so many of them.One day,a patient was referred to me who was | ||||
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| Betty and Harold have been married for years.But one thing still puzzles old Harold.How is it that he can leave Betty and her friend Joan sitting on the sofa,talking,go out to a ballgame,come back three and a half hours later,and they're still sitting on the sofa?Talking? What in the world,Harold wonders,do they have to talk about? Betty shrugs.Talk?We're friends. Researching this matter called friendship,psychologist Lilian Rubin spent two years interviewing more than two hundred women and men.No matter what their age,their job,their sex,the results were completely clear:women have more friendships than men,and the difference in the content and the quality of those friendships is "marked and unmistakable." More than two-thirds of the single men Rubin interviewed could not name a best friend.Those who could were likely to name a woman.Yet three-quarters of the single women had no problem naming a best friend,and almost always it was a woman.More married men than women named their wife/husband as a best friend,most trusted person,or the one they would turn to in time of emotional distress(感情危机). "Most women,"says Rubin,"identified at least one,usually more,trusted friends to whom they could turn in a troubled moment,and they spoke openly about the importance of these relationships in their lives." "In general,"writes Rubin in her new book,"women's friendships with each other rest on shared emotions and support,but men's relationships are marked by shared activities."For the most part,Rubin says, interactions(交往)between men are emotionally controlled-a good fit with the social requirements of "manly behavior." "Even when a man is said to be a best friend,"Robin writes,"the two share little about their innermost feelings.Whereas a woman's closest female friend might be the first to tell her to leave a failing marriage, it wasn't unusual to hear a man say he didn't know his friend's marriage was in serious trouble until he appeared one night asking if he could sleep on the sofa." 1.What old Harold cannot understand or explain is the fact that_____. A.he is treated as an outsider rather than a husband B.women show little interest in ballgames C.women have so much to share D.he finds his wife difficult to talk to 2.Rubin's study shows that for emotional support a married woman is more likely to turn to _____. A.a male friend B.her parents C.a female friend D.her husband 3.According to the text,which type of behavior is NOT expected of a man by society? A.Ending his marriage without good reason. B.Complaining about his marriage trouble. C.Spending too much time with his friends. D.Going out to ballgames too often. 4.Which of the following statements is best supported by the last paragraph? A.Women are more serious than men about marriage. B.Men keep their innermost feelings to themselves. C.Men often take sudden action to end their marriage. D.Women depend on others in making decisions. 5.The research done by psychologist Rubin centers around_____. A.friendships of men and women B.happy and successful marriages C.emotional problems in marriage D.interactions between men and women |
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| An idea that started in Seattle's public library has spread throughout America and beyond.The concept is simple:help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time. In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit(追求) to be enjoyed by all,the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus,as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools.The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched the "If All of Seattle Read the Same Book" project in 1998.Her original program used author visits,study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book,but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities,and even to Hong Kong. In Chicago,the mayor appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the "One Book,One Chicago"program.As a result,reading clubs and neighborhood groups sprang up around the city.Across the US,stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character. The only problem came up in New York,where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population.This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns,where a greater sense of unity can be achieved.Or it may show that New Yorkers missed the point,putting all their energy and passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself. Ultimately,as Nancy points out,the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book ,but by how many people are enriched by the process,or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word. 1.What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy? A.To invite authors to guide readers. B.To encourage people to read and share. C.To involve people in community service. D.To promote the friendship between cities. 2.Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project? A.They were too busy to read a book. B.They came from many different backgrounds. C.They had little interest in reading. D.They lacked support from the local government. 3.According to the passage,where would the project be more easily carried out? A.In large communities with little sense of unity. B.In large cities where libraries are far from home. C.In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached. D.In medium-sized cities with a diverse population. 4.The underlined words "shared a word"in Paragraph 5 probably mean______. A.discussed the meaning of a word BA.exchanged ideas with each other C.gained life experience D.used the same language 5.According to Nancy,the degree of success of the project is judged by____. A.the number of people who benefit from reading B.the careful selection of a proper book C.the growing popularity of the writers D.the number of books that each person reads |
| Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen.Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English,espeually your spoken English. Here are some information you need about English Language training. Global English Centre
A.Global English Centred and the International House. B.Global English Centre and Modern Language School. C.Modern Language School and the 21st Century. D.The 21st Century and the International House 2.The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that____. A.its teaching quality is better B.it is nearest to the city centre C.it requires an entrance examination D.its courses are more advanced 3.You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it____. A.offers free sightseeing and social activities B.costs less than the other schools C.has a special course in spoken English D.has native English teachers 4.If you take the evening programme at the International House,you will pay about___ A.60 yuan B.240 yuan C.730 yuan D.1000 yuan 5.The passage is most probably taken from_____. A.travel book B.a library guide C.advertisements from newspapers D.a project handbook |
| Maybe ten-year-old Elizabeth put it best when she said to her father,"But,Dad,you can't be healthy if you're dead?" Dad,in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run,had forgotten to wear his safety belt a mistake 75% of the US population make every day.The big question is why. There have been many myths about safety belts ever since their first appearance in cars some forty years ago.The following are three of the most common. Myth Number One:It's best to be"thrown clear"of a serious accident. Truth:Sorry,but any accident serious enough to "throw you clear"is also going to be serious enough to give you a very bad landing.And chances are you'll have traveled through a windshield(挡风玻璃)or door to do it.Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twenty-five times greater in cases where people are"thrown clear." Myth Number Two:Safety belts"trap"people in cars that are burning or sinking in water. Truth:Sorry again,but studies show that people knocked unconscious(昏迷)due to not wearing safety belts have a greater chance of dying in these accidents,People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having a clear head to free themselves from such dangerous situations,not to be trapped in them. Myth Number Three:Safety belts aren't needed at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour(mph). Truth:When two cars traveling at 30 mph hit each other,an unbelted driver would meet the windshield with a force equal to diving headfirst into the ground from a height of 10 meters. 1.Why did Elizabeth say to her father,"But Dad,you can't be healthy if you're dead"? A.He didn't have his safety belt on. B.He was running across the street. C.He was driving at great speed D.He didn't take his medicine on time. 2.The reason Father was in a hurry to get home was that he____. A.wasn't feeling very wellB.wanted to take some exereise C.hated to drive in the darkD.didn't want to be caught by the police 3.According to the text,to be "thrown clear"of a serious accident is very dangerous because you_____. A.may be knocked down by other cars B.may get caught in the car door C.may find it impossible to get away from the seat D.may get seriously hurt being thrown out of the car 4.Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt because they believe__. A.they will be unable to think clearly in an accident B.the belt prevents them from escaping in an accident C.they will be caught when help comes D.cars catch fire easily 5.What is the advice given in the text? A.Never drive faster than 30 miles an hour. B.Never forget to wear the safety belt while driving. C.Try your best to save yourself in a car accident. D.Drive slowly while you're not wearing a safety belt. |
| 阅读表达 阅读下面的短文,并根据短文后的要求答题. |
| [1]Perhaps you are an average student with average intelligence.However,you can receive better grades if you want.Yes,even students with average intelligence can be top students without additional work.Here's how: [2]Plan your time carefully.Make a list of your weekly tasks.Then make a schedule of your time.Be sure to set aside enough time to complete your normal reading and work assignments.Of course,studying shouldn't occupy all of the free time on the schedule. [3]Make good use of your time in class.Listening to what the teacher says in class means less work l ater.Take notes to help you remember what the teacher says. [4]Skim before you read.Look over a passage quickly before you begin to read it more carefully.As you preview the material,you get some idea of the content and how it is organized.Later when you begin to read you will recognize less important material and you may skip some of these portions.Skimming helps double your reading speed and improve you comprehension as well. [5]_____,Go over your notes as soon as you can after class.Review important points mentioned in class as well as points you remain confused.If you know what the teacher will discuss the next day,skim and read that material,too.If you review your notes and textbook regularly,the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer.Regular review leads to improved performance on tests. [6]Develop a good attitude towards tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.The word won't end if you don't pass a test,so don't worry excessively about a single test. [7]There are other techniques that might help you with your studying.Improving your studying habits will improve your grades. 1.What's the main idea of the passage?(no more than 8 words) ____________________________________________________________________ 2.What should you do if you fail a test?(no more than 4 words) ____________________________________________________________________ 3.Please fill in the blank in the fifth paragraph with proper words.(no more than 4 words) ____________________________________________________________________ 4.According to the passage,how can an average student improve his/her grades?(no more than 6 words) ____________________________________________________________________ 5.What does the word "it"(line 4,paragraph 5)probably refer to?(no more than 3 words) ____________________________________________________________________ |
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| 假如你是李明，最近你的朋友张华因考试不利情绪低落，丧失信心，学习消极应付。请你用英语给他写一封e-mail,指出其消极行为可能带来的不良后果，并结合自身实际提出应采取的积极态度和应对方法，鼓励他努力学习。 注意：1.词数120左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Dear Zhang Hua, I'm sorry to hear that ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li ming |
| 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 |
| 1.What might prevent the woman buying the table? |
| A.Its quality. B.The price. C.Its design. |
| 2.Who planted the trees? |
| A.The woman. B.Henry. C.Someone else. |
| 3.What happened to the woman? |
| A.She got fired today. B.She got promoted last week. C.She was fooled by the man. |
| 4.What did the man do? |
| A.He gave the woman the wrong information. B.He put the sugar in the black container. C.He added salt to his coffee. |
| 5.How long is a day on Mars? |
| A.Less than 24 hours. B.24 hours and 37 minutes. C.37 hours. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1-3题. |
| 1.What do we know about the woman’s document? |
| A.It’s about 30000 words long. B.It’s written in English. C.It’s a textbook. |
| 2.Which language is the most difficult according to the man? |
| A.Arabic. B.Spanish. C.English. |
| 3.What does the woman decide to do? |
| A.Translate the document herself. B.Hire the man to do the translation. C.Look for another translator. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1-2题. |
| 1.Why does the woman call the man? |
| A.To place an ad in the newspaper. B.To ask about something for sale. C.To find out about a TV program. |
| 2.When will the speakers meet this afternoon? |
| A.At2:00 B.At3:00 C.At4:00 |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1至3题。 |
| 1.Why was the man disappointed? |
| A.China lost the match. B.China did not play well. C.The other team made too many mistakes. |
| 2.What did the woman enjoy most about the match? |
| A.The passion of the sport. B.The skill of the players. C.The close score of the game. |
| 3.What did the man say about China’s women’s team in the next Olympics? |
| A.China will surely win a gold medal. B.China will definitely lose to good teams. C.China should hope for a bronze medal. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1至4题。 |
| 1.Where does the conversation take place? |
| A.In the woman’s. B.In the hospital. C.In an office. |
| 2.What was the purpose of the meeting? |
| A.To find out why the woman’s recent work was poor. B.To ask about the the woman’s family. C.To fire the woman. |
| 3.What happened to the woman’s mother? |
| A.She was seriously sick. B.She had a car accident. C.She died of stomach cancer. |
| 4.What was Mr.Travers’ attitude to the woman in the end? |
| A.He was angry. B.He was critical. C.He was kind. |
| 听下面一段材料，回答第1至3题。 |
| 1.Where was Brandon last seen? |
| A.In the frozen foods section. B.In the sporting goods section. C.In the toys section. |
| 2.What is Brandon wearing? |
| A.A white shirt and a red baseball cap. B.Blue jeans and a black baseball cap. C.A dark shirt and blue jeans |
| 3.What should guests do if they see the boy? |
| A.Call the security department. B.Take him to the Pizza Hut. C.Take him to the security desk. |
| Her son,to whom she was so_____,went abroad ten years ago. |
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| A.concerned B.cared C.devoted D.loved |
| If a person has not had enough sleep,his actions will give him ___ during the day. |
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| A. out B. up C. in D. away |
| You can imagine what great tuouble we had_____ the school for the blind. |
|
[ ] |
| A. setting up B. to set up C. set up D. to setting up |
| I did not accept any of the many offerings,because I found_____satisfactory. |
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| A. all of them not B. none of them C. neither of them D. either of them |
| She started singing to the baby and was ____ with a smile. |
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| A.awarded B.rewarded C.prized D.valued |
| Not until _____,_______the diffiult problem. |
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| A.did he return;we settled B.he returned;we settled C.did he return,did we settle D.he returned;did we settle. |
| ______known to us ,_______ increasing number of students are buried in their studies. |
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[ ] |
| A.What is;a B.It is;the C.As it is;the D.As is;an |
| Exercise is _______ as any other to lose unwanted weight. |
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[ ] |
| A.such useful a way B.so useful a way C.as a useful way D.as useful a way |
| He stayed up too late every night,______ to catch up with his classmates. |
|
[ ] |
| A.Having determined B. being determined C.determined D.to determine |
| With a good ______ of both Chinese and English,she had an advantage over the other interviewees. |
|
[ ] |
| A.program B.guidance C.command D.ability |
| Without facts,we can’t form a correct opinion,for we need to have actual knowledge____ our thinking. |
|
[ ] |
| A. which to be based on B. on which to base C. which to base on D. which to base |
| Ladies and gentlemen,please fasten your seat belts,the plane______. |
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| A.takes off B.is taking off C.is going to take off D.is to take off |
| —What did he want to know,Anne? —_____I could finish writing the report. |
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| A.When it was that B.It was when that C.It was when D.When was it that |
| As the sea ice melts sooner each swimmer,polar bears are forced to come ashore earlier and face food shortages _____ they have stored enough fat to last them through the season. |
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| A.before B.unless C.since D.until |
| The last thirty years _____ the greatest number of laws stopping our rights and progress,until today we have reached a stage ____ we have almost no rights at all. |
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| A. saw; which B. have seen; that C. saw; where D. have seen; where |
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| I believe in miracles because I’ve seen so many of them.One day,a patient was referred to me who was one hundred and two years old.“There’s a 1 in my upper jaw,”she said.“I told my own dentist it’s nothing,but he 2 I come to see you.” Her eighty-year-old son accompanied her.He would 3 to add something,but she stopped him.She wanted to tell everything hereslf.I found a large cancer that spread over much of the 4 of her mouth.A careful examination later 5 that it was a particularly bad sort of cancer. During her next appointment,I explained to her the 6 of the problem.She clasped my hand in hers and said,“I know you’re worried about me,but I’m just 7 .” I thought otherwise.After considerable 8 on my part,and kindness on her part because she wanted to 9 me,she agreed to have me refer her to a cancer surgeon.She saw him,but as I expected, 10 treatment. About six months later she retarned to my office,still energetic and 11 . “How are you?”I asked. “I’m just fine,honey,”she responded 12 high spirits.“When can I get started on fixing my dentures (假牙)?” Surprised to see her at all,I answered 13 ,“Let me take a look in your mouth and we’ll see about it.” I couldn’t believe my eyes.The cancer that had 14 nearly the entire roof of her mouth was gone-only one small area of redness 15 . I had read of such things happening,but had 16 seen them with my own eyes.That was my first miracle. Since then I’ve seen many others,because they keep getting 17 to see.In fact,miracles are daily events for me now.And people are a miracle, 18 through them we have a chance to know ourselves and to 19 the miracles of one another. Since my first miracle,I’ve come to understand that the time and place for a miracle is 20 we choose to find it. | ||||
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| Betty and Harold have been married for years.But one thing still puzzles old Harold.How is it that he can leave Betty and her friend Joan sitting on the sofa,talking,go out to a ballgame,come back three and a half hours later,and they’re still sitting on the sofa?Talking? What in the world,Harold wonders,do they have to talk about? Betty shrugs.Talk?We’re friends. Researching this matter called friendship,psychologist Lilian Rubin spent two years interviewing more than two hundred women and men.No matter what their age,their job,their sex,the results were completely clear:women have more friendships than men,and the difference in the content and the quality of those friendships is “marked and unmistakable.” More than two-thirds of the single men Rubin interviewed could not name a best friend.Those who could were likely to name a woman.Yet three-quarters of the single women had no problem naming a best friend,and almost always it was a woman.More married men than women named their wife/husband as a best friend,most trusted person,or the one they would turn to in time of emotional distress(感情危机).“Most women,”says Rubin,“identified at least one,usually more,trusted friends to whom they could turn in a troubled moment,and they spoke openly about the importance of these relationships in their lives.” “In general,”writes Rubin in her new book,“women’s friendships with each other rest on shared emotions and support,but men’s relationships are marked by shared activities.”For the most part,Rubin says,interactions(交往)between men are emotionally controlled-a good fit with the social requirements of “manly behavior.” “Even when a man is said to be a best friend,”Robin writes,“the two share little about their innermost feelings.Whereas a woman’s closest female friend might be the first to tell her to leave a failing marriage, it wasn’t unusual to hear a man say he didn’t know his friend’s marriage was in serious trouble until he appeared one night asking if he could sleep on the sofa.” 1.What old Harold cannot understand or explain is the fact that_____. A.he is treated as an outsider rather than a husband B.women show little interest in ballgames C.women have so much to share D.he finds his wife difficult to talk to 2.Rubin’s study shows that for emotional support a married woman is more likely to turn to _____. A.a male friend B.her parents C.a female friend D.her husband 3.According to the text,which type of behavior is NOT expected of a man by society? A.Ending his marriage without good reason. B.Complaining about his marriage trouble. C.Spending too much time with his friends. D.Going out to ballgames too often. 4.Which of the following statements is best supported by the last paragraph? A.Women are more serious than men about marriage. B.Men keep their innermost feelings to themselves. C.Men often take sudden action to end their marriage. D.Women depend on others in making decisions. 5.The research done by psychologist Rubin centers around_____. A.friendships of men and women B.happy and successful marriages C.emotional problems in marriage D.interactions between men and women |
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| An idea that started in Seattle’s public library has spread throughout America and beyond.The concept is simple:help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time. In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit(追求) to be enjoyed by all,the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus,as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools.The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched the “If All of Seattle Read the Same Book” project in 1998.Her original program used author visits,study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book,but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities,and even to Hong Kong. In Chicago,the mayor appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the “One Book,One Chicago”program.As a result,reading clubs and neighborhood groups sprang up around the city.Across the US,stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character. The only problem came up in New York,where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population.This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns,where a greater sense of unity can be achieved.Or it may show that New Yorkers missed the point,putting all their energy and passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself. Ultimately,as Nancy points out,the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book ,but by how many people are enriched by the process,or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word. 1.What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy? A.To invite authors to guide readers. B.To encourage people to read and share. C.To involve people in community service. D.To promote the friendship between cities. 2.Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project? A.They were too busy to read a book. B.They came from many different backgrounds. C.They had little interest in reading. D.They lacked support from the local government. 3.According to the passage,where would the project be more easily carried out? A.In large communities with little sense of unity. B.In large cities where libraries are far from home. C.In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached. D.In medium-sized cities with a diverse population. 4.The underlined words “shared a word”in Paragraph 5 probably mean______. A.discussed the meaning of a word B.A.exchanged ideas with each other C.gained life experience D.used the same language 5.According to Nancy,the degree of success of the project is judged by____. A.the number of people who benefit from reading B.the careful selection of a proper book C.the growing popularity of the writers D.the number of books that each person reads |
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| Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen.Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English,espeually your spoken English. Here are some information you need about English Language training. Global English Centre *General English in all four skills listening,speaking,reading and writing *3-month(700 yuan),6-month(1,200 yuan)and one-year(2,000 yuan) courses *Choice of morning or evening classes,3 hours per day, Mon-Fri *Experienced college English teachers. *Close to city centre and bus stops. Tel:67605272 Add:105 Zhongshan Road,100082 Modern Language School *Special courses in English for business,travel,banking,hotel management and office skills. *Small classes(12-16 students)on Sat,& Sun,from 2:00-5:00pm. *Native English teachers from Canada and USA. *Language lab and computers supplied. *3-month course:1,050 yuan;6-month course:1,850 yuan. Write or phone:Modern Language School,675 Park Road 100056 Tel:67353019 The 2lst Century English Training Centre *We specialize in effective teaching at all levels. *We offer morning or afternoon classes,both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. *We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays. *Entrance exams:June 1 and Dec 1 *Only 15-minute walk from city centre. Call 67801642 for more information The International House of English *Three/Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very cost:60 yuan for 12 hours per week;convenient class hours:9:00-12:00am and 2:00-5:00pm. *A four- month evening programme for developing speaking skills(same cost as day classes) *Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second/foreign language. *Free sightseeing and social activities(活动) *Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308 1.You work from 9:00am to 4:30pm every day which schools will you choose? A.Global English Centred and the International House. B.Global English Centre and Modern Language School. C.Modern Language School and the 21st Century. D.The 21st Century and the International House 2.The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that____. A.its teaching quality is better B.it is nearest to the city centre C.it requires an entrance examination D.its courses are more advanced 3.You will probably prefer to go to the International House because it____. A.offers free sightseeing and social activities B.costs less than the other schools C.has a special course in spoken English D.has native English teachers 4.If you take the evening programme at the International House,you will pay about___ A.60 yuan B.240 yuan C.730 yuan D.1000 yuan 5.The passage is most probably taken from_____. A.travel book B.a library guide C.advertisements from newspapers D.a project handbook |
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| Maybe ten-year-old Elizabeth put it best when she said to her father,“But,Dad,you can’t be healthy if you’re dead?” Dad,in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run,had forgotten to wear his safety belt--a mistake 75% of the US population make every day.The big question is why. There have been many myths about safety belts ever since their first appearance in cars some forty years ago.The following are three of the most common. Myth Number One:It’s best to be“thrown clear”of a serious accident. Truth:Sorry,but any accident serious enough to “throw you clear”is also going to be serious enough to give you a very bad landing.And chances are you’ll have traveled through a windshield(挡风玻璃)or door to do it.Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twenty-five times greater in cases where people are“thrown clear.” Myth Number Two:Safety belts“trap”people in cars that are burning or sinking in water. Truth:Sorry again,but studies show that people knocked unconscious(昏迷)due to not wearing safety belts have a greater chance of dying in these accidents,People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having a clear head to free themselves from such dangerous situations,not to be trapped in them. Myth Number Three:Safety belts aren’t needed at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour(mph). Truth:When two cars traveling at 30 mph hit each other,an unbelted driver would meet the windshield with a force equal to diving headfirst into the ground from a height of 10 meters. 1.Why did Elizabeth say to her father,“But Dad,you can’t be healthy if you’re dead”? A.He didn’t have his safety belt on. B.He was running across the street. C.He was driving at great speed D.He didn’t take his medicine on time. 2.The reason Father was in a hurry to get home was that he____ . A.wasn’t feeling very well B.wanted to take some exereise C.hated to drive in the dark D.didn’t want to be caught by the police 3.According to the text,to be “thrown clear”of a serious accident is very dangerous because you_____. A.may be knocked down by other cars B.may get caught in the car door C.may find it impossible to get away from the seat D.may get seriously hurt being thrown out of the car 4.Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt because they believe__ . A.they will be unable to think clearly in an accident B.the belt prevents them from escaping in an accident C.they will be caught when help comes D.cars catch fire easily 5.What is the advice given in the text? A.Never drive faster than 30 miles an hour. B.Never forget to wear the safety belt while driving. C.Try your best to save yourself in a car accident. D.Drive slowly while you’re not wearing a safety belt. |
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| [1]Perhaps you are an average student with average intelligence.However,you can receive better grades if you want.Yes,even students with average intelligence can be top students without additional work.Here’s how: [2]Plan your time carefully.Make a list of your weekly tasks.Then make a schedule of your time.Be sure to set aside enough time to complete your normal reading and work assignments.Of course,studying shouldn’t occupy all of the free time on the schedule. [3]Make good use of your time in class.Listening to what the teacher says in class means less work later. Take notes to help you remember what the teacher says. [4]Skim before you read.Look over a passage quickly before you begin to read it more carefully.As you preview the material,you get some idea of the content and how it is organized.Later when you begin to read you will recognize less important material and you may skip some of these portions.Skimming helps double your reading speed and improve you comprehension as well. [5]_____,Go over your notes as soon as you can after class.Review important points mentioned in class as well as points you remain confused.If you know what the teacher will discuss the next day,skim and read that material,too.If you review your notes and textbook regularly,the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer.Regular review leads to improved performance on tests. [6]Develop a good attitude towards tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.The word won’t end if you don’t pass a test,so don’t worry excessively about a single test. [7]There are other techniques that might help you with your studying.Improving your studying habits will improve your grades. 1.What’s the main idea of the passage?(no more than 8 words) ____________________________________________________________________ 2.What should you do if you fail a test?(no more than 4 words) ____________________________________________________________________ 3.Please fill in the blank in the fifth paragraph with proper words.(no more than 4 words) ____________________________________________________________________ 4.According to the passage,how can an average student improve his/her grades?(no more than 6 words) ____________________________________________________________________ 5.What does the word “it”(line 4,paragraph 5)probably refer to?(no more than 3 words) ____________________________________________________________________ |
| 假如你是李明，最近你的朋友张华因考试不利情绪低落，丧失信心，学习消极应付。请你用英语给他写一封e-mail,指出其消极行为可能带来的不良后果，并结合自身实际提出应采取的积极态度和应对方法，鼓励他努力学习。 注意：1.词数120左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Dear Zhang Hua, I’m sorry to hear that ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li ming |