----Thank you for lending me your MP5 player. Can I return it to you next Monday?
-----________. I’ve bought a new one.
A．No wonder B．No hurry C．No way D．No choice
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In ____ accident _____ knowledge of first aid can make _____ real difference.
A．the; a; the B．an; a; a C．an; the; 不填 D．a; a; 不填
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_____ is no doubt _____ John’s knowledge of first aid saved Ms Slade’s life.
A．It; that B．It; which C．There; that D．What; that
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Not only ______ in photography, but _____ an amateur courses to update my skills.
A．I am interested; I took B．interested I am; did I take
C．I am interested; did I take D．am I interested; I took
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John ______ in his room when he heard screaming.
A．is studying B．studied C．was studying D．has studied
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Reporters are _______ to get all facts straight and present their stories fairly.
A．believed B．supposed C．thought D．considered
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The reporter has ever had a case ______ he got the wrong end of the stick.
A．which B．that C．who D．where
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With so much noise outside, the students can’t _____ their homework.
A．concentrate on B．depend on
C．keep on D．put their hands on
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—Do you know _____ that Mr. White left the party without saying a word last night?
—Perhaps because he was angry with Alan’s rude remarks.
A．why was it B．how was it C．how it was D．why it was
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Every evening after dinner, _____ tired from work, I will spend some time reading.
A．unless B．if C．until D．when
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—What was strange about yesterday?
—There were black clouds and loud thunder, but _____, it didn’t rain.
A．more or less B．up to you C．it was a pity D．funnily enough
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—Have you sold your house?
—No. Last week only four people came to look at the house, _____ wanted to buy it.
A．none of them B．none of whom C．neither of them D．neither of whom
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—How was your journey last week?
—Very interesting. The people there still keep the custom _____ the Ming Dynasty, which is different from other areas.
A．dating back to B．dating back C．dated back to D．dated back
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Generally speaking, employers should not _____ themselves in the private matters of their staff.
A．remind B．inform C．understand D．involve
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It is demanded that the plan _____ out as soon as possible.
A．must be carried B．is to carry out C．carried D．be carried
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A man lost his legs in a tragic accident. After the accident, only two fingers 36 on his right hand.
However, he was bright, creative and educated. He had gained much experience while traveling throughout the world. Yet, he became very 37 after the accident. He was afraid he would spend his life 38 and would no longer be able to live a life in a(n) 39 way.
One day, he remembered how he had 40 loved getting letters. He realized that he still had partial 41 of his right hand and could write with difficulty. Then, he had an idea. “Why not write to other people who need 42 ?”
Who to write to? He thought of people in prison. Many of them hoped to 43their freedom. Others would keep feeling sad and remain locked away for the rest of their lives. He decided that he must try to 44 them.
He wrote to a prison officer about sending letters to prisoners. The prison officer replied that writing to the prisoners would be 45 . However, it would be 46 prison rules for them to write back.
Filled with the 47 of carrying out his idea, the man knew he had to write. He began sending one-way 48 of love, hope, strength and encouragement.
He 49 twice a week, testing his strength and ability to the limit. He poured his heart and soul into his words, 50 his experience and optimism.
It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of a 51 . Frequently, he felt discouraged. He often wondered if anyone 52 read his letters. However, he determined to 53 as long as he could help others.
One day he received a letter from the prison officer. It was a short note from the officer who monitored and 54 the prison mails.
The letter said, “Please write on the best paper you can 55 . Your letters are passed from cell (牢房) to cell until they fall to pieces!”
1. A．appeared B．remained C．grew D．developed
2. A．moved B．depressed C．interested D．tired
3. A．worrying B．regretting C．thinking D．suffering
4. A．meaningful B．different C．new D．attractive
5. A．seldom B．never C．always D．hardly
6. A．muscle B．energy C．task D．function
7. A．money B．knowledge C．friendship D．encouragement
8. A．enjoy B．express C．regain D．receive
9. A．educate B．reach C．save D．support
10. A．impossible B．necessary C．acceptable D．difficult
11. A．against B．above C．from D．within
12. A．plan B．strength C．ability D．intention
13. A．messages B．tickets C．gifts D．rules
14. A．played B．traveled C．wrote D．studied
15. A．forgetting B．sharing C．increasing D．forming
16. A．story B．reply C．job D．reward
17. A．immediately B．already C．actually D．luckily
18. A．wait B．ask C．change D．continue
19. A．checked B．chose C．kept D．sent
20. A．make B．afford C．imagine D．expect
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One day while shopping in a small town in southern California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk．He seemed most unfriendly and not at all concerned about my intended purchase．I bought nothing, and marched angrily out of the store．
On the outside was a dark-skinned young man in his early twenties．His expressive brown eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, bright smile covered his face．I gave in immediately．The power of that broad smile dissolved all bitterness within me, and I felt the muscles in my own face happily responding．
"Beautiful day, isn't it?" I remarked, passing．Then I turned back．"I really owe you a debt of thanks," I said softly．
His smile deepened, but he made no attempt to answer．A Mexican woman and two men were standing nearby．The woman stepped forward and volunteered, "Sir, but he doesn't speak English．Do you want me to tell him something?" In that moment I felt transformed．The young man's smile had made a big person of me．My friendliness and good will toward all mankind stand ten feet tall．
“Yes,” my reply was enthusiastic and sincere, “tell him I said, ‘Thank you!’”
“Thank you?” The woman seemed slightly puzzled．
I gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leave．"Just tell him that," I insisted．"He'll understand．I am sure!"
Oh, what a smile can do! Although I have never seen that young man again, I shall never forget the lesson he taught me that morning．From that day on, I became smile-conscious, and I practice the art diligently anywhere and everywhere, with everybody．
1.Why did the author leave the store angrily?
A．He couldn't buy what he wanted.
B．The clerk treated him unkindly．
C．The clerk didn't speak English．
D．The store's goods were too dear．
2.By saying "I felt the muscles in my own face happily responding"(in Para. 2), the author means ___________________..
A．he smiled back at the young man B．he did not want to smile
C．he would thank the young man D．he was still in a bad mood
3.The author asked the woman to say "Thank you!" to the young man because the young man________.
A．had helped the author before
B．taught the author how to smile
C．taught the author a valuable lesson
D．was a kind employee of the store
4.In the passage, the author seems to suggest that we should _____________.
A．be generous to strangers B．practice smiling every day
C．help people in trouble D．smile at other people
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Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time – about eight hours after you wake up – your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern (模式). They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.
In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease.
Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap – even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.
1.Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?
A．They eat too much for lunch.
B．They sleep too little at night.
C．Their body temperature becomes lower.
D．The weather becomes a lot warmer.
2.If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap?
A．About 12:30 pm. B．About 1:30 pm.
C．About 3:30 pm D．About 2:30 pm
3.What would be the best title for the text?
A．Just for a Rest B．All for a Nap
C．A Special Sleep Pattern. D．Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.
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Parents who feel disappointed at their teenagers’ failure to pay attention in class, and inability to sit quietly long enough to finish homework or plan ahead, should take solace. Their children are not being lazy or careless, according to new research.
The research has found that teenagers’ brains continue developing far longer into adulthood than we used to think. Teens may look like young adults but their brain structure is similar to that of much younger children.
“It is not always easy for teens to pay attention in class without letting their minds wander, or to ignore distractions from their younger brothers or sisters when trying to solve a maths problem,” said Dr Iroise Dumon-theil. “But it’s not the fault of teenagers that they can’t pay attention and are easily distracted. It’s to do with the structure of their brains. Teens simply can’t think as well as an adult.”
The research showed that the brain of a teenager works less effectively than that of an adult. “We knew that the front of the brain of teens functioned in a chaotic (混乱的) way but we didn’ t realize it continued until the late 20s or early 30s,” said Dr Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, who led the research.
Chaotic thought patterns are a result of teenagers’ brains containing too much grey matter — the cell bodies and connections which carry messages within the brain. As we age, the amount of grey matter in our brain reduces.
“What our research has shown is that there is simply too much going on in the brains of teens,” said Blakemore. “The result is that their brain energy and resources are wasted and their decision-making process is badly influenced. Adults, on the other hand, have less grey matter. This means that the brain works far more effectively.”
1.The underlined word “solace” in Paragraph 1 may mean _____.
A． notice B．medicine C． comfort D．action
2.When making decisions, _____.
A． teens’ brains continue to do much needless work
B． the grey matter in young children’s front brain becomes active
C． people are not likely to be distracted until their late 30s
D． adults are more independent than teens
3.What is the effect of having too much grey matter?
A． It makes us always feel disappointed.
B． It makes us more intelligent.
C． It had a bad effect on the growth of teens.
D． It had a bad effect on decision-making.
4.What’s the text mainly about?
A． Teens have different brains from those of children.
B． Adults work more effectively than teens.
C． Grey matter makes teens unable to pay attention.
D． Brain energy is wasted in the brain’s activity.
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February 4, 2012 saw the take-off of a new rising NBA star-Jeremy Lin.
Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lin's background is not typical. He graduated from Harvard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and he is the only Chinese-American NBA player.
Lin's enjoyment of basketball actually began in Taiwan. When Lin's father moved to U.S., his interest in the sport only grew and he passed on this love of basketball to his son, introducing him to the game at the age of five. The young Lin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.
In high school, Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA. When he applied for college, he was not offered a single sports scholarship. However, after his admission to Harvard, he was offered a place on its college basketball team.
During Lin's time at Harvard, his basketball career began to speed up. He scored 1,482 points, making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history.
When he graduated, no professional teams offered Lin a contract, but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors.
At first，playing in professional games filled Lin with excitement. He treasured opportunities to meet players he had been watching on TV for years. But slowly, the excitement wore off and was replaced by anxiety. In a few very difficult months, he was cut by two teams before the New York Knicks picked him up.
But he had the courage and determination to stick to his dream, so he put himself into hard training to get ready for his opportunity to come. Then his moment arrived on February 4, 2012，on which his excellent performance made him famous overnight. After that, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory. Knicks fans developed the nickname for him "Linsanity" (林发疯）. Time magazine released its 2012 list of the 100 "Most Influential People in the World", Jeremy Lin included.
1.Which of the following is of little help in Lin’s success?
A．hisfather’sinfluence B．hisdevotiontobasketball
C．hisyearsofhardwork D．hisgraduationfromHarvardUniversity
2.What does the phrases "wore off" in seventh paragraph probably mean?
A．arose B．disappeared C．grew D．remained
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Lin learned to play basketball when he was eight.
B. Lin was excited for professional games and did a good job at the beginning.
C. Before Lin there was no Chinese-American NBA players.
D. Lin is the most outstanding player in NBA.
4.It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. Lin didn’t have a smooth road in NBA.
B. Lin got an easy entry into NBA.
C. Lin didn’t show his basketball talents in Harvard University.
D. NBA prefers graduates from Harvard University.
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It is your skin that keeps your insides from falling out. It helps you warm up when you are cold,and it can cool you off when you are hot. It lets you feel things by touch.
Like the heart, stomachand brain, your skin is an organ.In fact, it is the largest organ in your body. But it is still easy to take skin for granted. 1 But skin has an important job to do.
Your skin is constantly protecting you. 2 When you take care of your skin, you are helping your skin do its job. And taking care of your skin today will help prevent future problems, like wrinkles(皱纹) and even skin cancer.
3 Keeping your hands clean all the time is especially important because they can spread germs(细菌) to the skin on other parts of your body.
4 Cold or hot water may hurt your skin. Wet your hands, then lather up with a mild soap (香皂). You should rub everywhere, including the palms, the wrists and the nails. Wash them well, dry thoroughly with a clean towel and you’re done.
You'll also want to use warm water when you take a bath. Use soap to clean your body. Don't forget under your arms and behind your ears! Your face needs attention, especially as you enter puberty(青春期) and the skin on your face gets more oily. 5
A．One simple way to take care of your skin is to keep it clean.
B．It is a good habit to wash your hands before and after meals.
C．When washing your hands, use water that’s comfortably warm.
D．It keeps infections out of your body and keeps you from getting sick.
E. Unless there’s a problem, your may not think about your skin very much.
F. Your skin plays a more important role in keeping you healthy during your puberty.
G. It’s a good idea to wash your face once or twice daily with warm water and a mild soap.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Rose wanted a job. She went to many offices and she didn’t like any of them. One day she saw a board in an office read: “This office needs a typist whom can type 200 words a minute.” Rose was exciting. She then went to the manager’s office. Rose knocked at the door and the manager raised her head. “Do you need a typist?” asked Rose. “Yes!” he said. Rose clapped(拍) her hand and asked, “OK! How much will you pay for me every month?” The manager thought for a while and said, “I will pay you 77 dollars for first three months. Then I will pay you 30 dollars every month.” Rose smiled and answer, “Great! I will come and work here three months late.” The manager was speechless.
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假如你是校报负责人，急需在学校内聘一位同学任英语编辑，请你以学生会的名义用英文以“An English Editor Wanted”为题目写一则招聘启事。要点如下：
1．该工作主要包括两部分：
1）从英文报刊杂志及互联网上选择适合学生的文章；
2）选择与编辑同学们的来稿。
2．希望该同学应满足下列要求：
1）乐意奉献出一些业余时间为同学们服务；
2）英文与美术皆好；能熟练使用电脑。
3．感兴趣的同学请在本周内与学生会（Students’ Union）联系。
参考词汇：满足要求 meet the requirements
美术 art
注意：1）词数100左右
2）不要逐字翻译，要组成一篇通顺连贯的短文。
An English Editor Wanted
Our school newspaper is in great of an English editor. ________
________
________
Students’ Union
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