If you read the poem ________ second time, you’ll have ________better understanding of it.
A. the; / B. a; the C. the; a D. a, a
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He would feel pressured when _____ to answer the teacher’s questions in class.
A. I ask B. I will be asked
C. asked D. I would be asked
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Sean’s strong love for his country is ______ in his recently published poems.
A. reflected B. relieved C. responded D. recovered
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Not for a moment ______ sightseeing while in Europe.
A. he has stopped B. he stops C. did he stop D. he did stop
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My last job lacked variety; I __________ the same things all the time.
A. did B. have done C. was doing D. have been doing
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He is very good at carpentering, though ______.
A. is very young B. very young
C. he very young D. he was very young
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Can you think of some cases______ drivers obviously knew the traffic rules but he didn’t obey them.
A. why B. where C. as D. while
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We should take good care of the elderly, as they are ______ to the sudden change of weather.
A. sensitive B. anxious C. weak D. positive
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— _______ I ask you something, if you are not busy?
—Yes, of course you _______.
A. Should; should B. Could; can
C. Could; could D. Can; Could
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The environmentalists said wild goats’______ on the vast grasslands was a good indication of the better environment.
A. escape B. absence C. attendance D. appearance
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They urged that the library ______ open during the vacation.
A. must be kept B. is kept C. would be kept D. be kept
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— Are there any flights for Hong Kong tomorrow?
— _______ Why not give a call to find it out?
A. I’ve no idea. B. It depends.
C. Why not stay longer? D. Are you leaving?
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Lily is so kind-hearted a girl that she often gives __________ needs her help.
A. who B. whom C. whoever D. whomever
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_________ we could afford it, we wouldn’t go abroad for our holidays.
A. In case B. Now that C. Even though D. So that
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I called Mom yesterday and she said she had something delicious ____ for me.
A. in common B. in store C. in general D. in order
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One day, a farmer’s donkey fell into a dried up well. The animal cried 16 for hours as the farmer tried to 17 what to do. Finally, he decided that the animal was 18 , the well needed to be covered up, and19 the donkey just wasn’t worth the 20 , so he invited his neighbors to 21 and help him bury the donkey in the well. They all held shovels (铲) and begin to shovel22 into the well. At first, the donkey 23 what was happing and24 cried pitifully. Then, to everyone’s 25 , he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked 26 into the well and was 27 at what he saw. 28 each shovel load of dirt that hit his back, the donkey 29 something surprising. He shook it off and took a step up! As the farmer’s neighbors 30 to shovel dirt 31 the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. The donkey stepped 32 over the edge of the well! As with the donkey, 33 is going to shovel dirt 34 you, all kinds of dirt. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, by never giving 35 .
1.A. happily B. hardly C. sadly D. greatly
2.A. carry out B. think out C. leave out D. watch out
3.A. young B. small C. old D. large
4.A. rescuing B. killing C. selling D. buying
5.A. money B. effort C. praise D. time
6.A. come around B. come over C. come down D. come to
7.A. stone B. earth C. dirt D. soil
8.A. realized B. found C. heard D. saw
9.A. again B. ever C. never D. once
10.A. joy B. amazement C. disappoint ment D. excitement
11.A. off B. down C. up D. over
12.A. astonished B. sorry C. worried D. angry
13.A. With B. As C. For D. On
14.A. did B. had C. made D. considered
15.A. began B. stopped C. started D. con tinued
16.A. at the top of B. on top of C. at the foot ofD. in front of
17.A. luckily B. successfullyC. hard D. easily
18.A. life B. world C. time D. work
19.A. off B. on C. up D. down
20.A. up B. away C. in D. out
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Once my friend Peterson bought a pack of chicken, the brand of which was very famous at that time. But when he got home he found that the chicken had gone bad. He took the chicken back to the shop and he was paid twice of the price. We may say now he should have been satisfied but my friend would not like to stop. He decided to write a letter to Frank, president of the company, who was also the founder of the chicken brand.
About a week later he received a letter written by the president himself. In the letter he apologized to my friend for it whole –heartedly .There was also a card in the envelope ,with which my friend could get another pack of chicken in any of the shops. In the end my friend was asked to answer some questions.
1. When and where did you buy the chicken?
2. What was the real problem of the chicken?
3. What did the shop ass istant say when you took the chicken back to the shop?
4. W hat do you think is the reason for the chicken to go bad?
5. What do you suggest we should do to get away from such problems?
Two days later, my friend also received a telephone call from the president’s office, asking whether he had received the letter as well as the card and then some other questions. Since then, my friend has always bought chicken of this brand whenever he wants to.
1.What did the friend get when he took the bad chicken back to the shop?
A. Another pack of chicken.
B. Two packs of chicken.
C. Double the price.
D. A whole-hearted apology.
2.What did the author’s friend do when he came back from the shop after he was paid back?
A. He felt satisfied with the result.
B. He wrote a letter to the President of the US.
C. He became very angry with the shop assistant.
D. He wrote a letter to the president of the company.
3.What is the author’s friend’s attitude towards the chicken brand?
A. He still believes in it.
B. He doesn’t believe it at all.
C. He will never buy it again.
D. He has never been satisfied with it.
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A. The company may still be a top brand now.
B. The president of the company is a responsible person.
C. The company must have closed down.
D. The author may also believe in the chicken brand.
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Robots are smart. With their computer brains, they help people work in dangerous places or do difficult jobs. Some robots do regular jobs. Bobby, the robot mail carrier, brings mail to a large office building in Washington, D.C. He is one of 250 robot mail carriers in the United States. Mr. Leachim, who weights two hundred pounds and is six feet tall, has some advantages as a teacher. One is that he does not forget details. He knows each child’s name, their parents’ names, and what each child knows and needs to know. In addition, he knows each child’s pets and hobbies. Mr. Leachim does not make mistakes. Each child goes and tells him his or her name, then dials an identification (识别) number. His computer brain puts the child’s voice and number together. He identifies the child with no mistakes.
Another advantage is that Mr. Leachim is flexible. If the children need more time to do their lessons they can move switches. In this way they can repeat Mr. Leachim’s lesson over and over again. When the children do a good job, he tells them something interesting about their hobbies. At the end of the lesson the children switch Mr. Leachim off.
1.The first paragraph of the passage tells us
A. human beings are not as smart as robots
B. robots will take the place of man to rule the earth
C. we can only use robots to do some regular jobs
D. robots can help people in many different ways
2.What is the most important thing Mr. Leachim can do in his lessons?
A. To meet the needs of each student.
B. To talk to the students in different languages.
C. To keep everyone’s interest in his lessons.
D. To introduce more hobbies to the children.
3.The underlined word “flexible” probably means
A. not strict B. not hard
C. suitable D. changeable
4.Which of the following statements may be TRUE according to the passage?
A. There are 250 robot teachers in the United States.
B. Mr. Leachim is run and controlled by electricity.
C. Bobby works in a large office building in Washington D.C.
D. The lessons taught by Mr. Leachim are given on a TV set.
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Ellis Island is located in New York. Harbor Ellis Isl and is open daily year-round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p. m. , with extended hours during summer. It is closed December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; donations(捐款)are gratefully accepted.
At Your Fingertips
Park information (212)363-7620
Emergencies (212)363-3260
Ferry boat information (212)269-5755
Lost and found (212)363-7620
Dining, gifts, & audio tour (212)344-0996
Transportation
Statue of Liberty a nd Ellis Island Ferry: Boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9:15 a. m. (ferry schedule subject to change)
Hours: May vary; call the number below
Closed: December 25
Ferry fees: (Includes Liberty and Ellis Islands) adults, $7; senior citizens, $6; children(age 3 to 17), $3. (group rates are available for 25 or more adults)
Ticket & schedule information: (212)269-5755
1.Which number would you call if your friend were suddenly ill?
A. (212)344-0996 B. (212)363-7620
C. (212)363-3260 D. (212)269-5755
2.Which of the following is not true?
A. People can visit Ellis Island free of charge.
B. The boats departure time is at 9:15 a.m. all the year round.
C. Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults.
D. Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced.
3.We may infer from the passage that _________.
A. visitors prefer to go to Ellis Island by boat
B. there are more visitors in winter
C. Ellis Island is open every day
D. Boat is the only transportatio n to Ellis Island
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Good nutrition (营养)and a balanced diet will help your children grow up healthily .No matter how old your kids are , you can take steps to improve nutrition and to encourage smart eating habits .Here are some suggestions.
Family Meals
Family meals are comforting for both parents and kids. Children like to guess what they are going to have and parents get the chance to introduce new food to children and to find out which food they like and which ones they don’t.
Teens may turn up their noses at your plan of a family meal. It is not surprising because they’re trying to establish independence. Yet studies find that teens still want their parents’ advice, so use the mealtime as a chance to reconnect.
Stocking up (储备) on healthy food
Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what they can get at home. That’s why it’s important to control the supply lines — the food which you serve for meals and have on hand for snacks. You should have enough fruits, vegetables, lean meat and other good sources of protein, such as eggs and nuts, and healthy snacks, such as yogurt, peanut butter and whole-grain biscuits.
Being a good example
The best way for you to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself. Kids will follow the lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding fast food and sugary drinks, you’ll be sending the right message.
No conflicts over food
Parents might find themselves shouting at children to get them to have healthy food in front of them. This in fact can make children dislike what they are aske d to eat.
Get kids included
Most kids will enjoy making the decision about what to make for dinner. Talk to them about making choices and planning a balanced meal. It can help them make good decisions on their own about the food they want to eat.
1.Family meals provide the chances for parents to do the following things EXCEPT ________.
A. guessing what kids are going to have
B. finding what kids like and dislike
C. introducing new food to kids
D. reconnecting with kids
2.What does the phrase “on hand” mean?
A. Being dealt with.
B. Out of one’s reach.
C. Made by persons instead of machines.
D. Close by and ready when needed.
3.According to the passage, which should NOT be done by parents?
A. Form a healthful eating habit themselves.
B. Force kids to have vegetables.
C. Stock up on some fruits at home.
D. Make meal plans with kids.
4.The best title for the article is “________”.
A. Eat healthily
B. What is a healthy meal
C. Help kids form healthy eating habits
D. How to grow up healthily
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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,写在答题纸相应的位置。选项中有两项为多余选项。
I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier（收银台）in her general store. ________1.________ I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you.”
At first I was paid in candy. ________2.________ I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. My father helped me set up a bank account. ________3. By the time I was 12, my grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling cosmetics（化妆品）. I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “What color do you think I sho uld wear?” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into make-up ideas. ________4.________ .
The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn’t need to be a Rocket scientist—you needed to be a great listener. ________5.________ and expect they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.
A. Later I received 50 cents an hour.
B. Before long, she let me sit there by myself.
C. I ended up selling a record amount of cosmetics.
D. Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers
E. My grandma’s trust taught me how to handle responsibility.
F. Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.
G. Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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l1处起）不计分。
Yesterday my aunt went shopping and asked me take care of my two little lovely cousins. I was busy for my homework, and I let them read pictures books by themselves. Moments later, I found the pages of a book tearing and lying all over the floor. When I asked them whom did that, the elder sister slowly nodded and bent down her head. Saw that she was true sorry, I just smiled , gave her some biscuits and told her not to do that again. When his younger brother saw the biscuits, he asked that why he wasn’t given any. She answered, “You don’t tear out the pages of the book, but I did.”
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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文版的编辑。请你用英文以“An English Editor Wanted”为题目写一则招聘启事。内容要点如下：
1. 该工作主要包括两部分：一是从英文报刊杂志及互联网上选择适合学生的文章；二是选择与编辑同学们的来稿。
2. 希望该同学满足下列要求：
a. 乐意奉献出一些业余时间为同学们服务;
b. 英文与美术皆好；能熟练使用电脑；
c. 感兴趣的同学请在本周内与学生会（Students’ Union）联系。
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 looking for an editor for its English edition.
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Students’ Union
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