Mrs. Jones was over eighty, but she still drove her old car like a woman half her age. She loved driving very fast, and was proud of the fact______she had never, in her thirty-five years of driving, been punished______a driving offence(犯规).
Then one day she nearly______her record. A police car______her, and the policemen in it saw her______a red light without stopping. Of course, she was stopped. It seemed______that she would be punished.
____Mrs. Jones came up to the judge, he looked at her seriously and said that she was______old to drive a car, and that the______why she had not stopped at the red______was most probably that her eyes had become weak______old age, so that she had simply not seen it.
When the judge had finished what he was______, Mrs. Jones opened the big handbag she was______and took out her sewing. Without saying a word, she______a needle(针) with a very small eye, and threaded it at her first attempt. When she had______done this, she took the thread out of the needle again and handed______the needle and the thread to the judge, saying, "Now it is your______. I suppose you drive a car, and that you are quite sure about your own eyesight." The judge took the______and tried to thread it. After half a dozen tries, he had still not succeeded. The case(案例) against Mrs. Jones was______, and her record______unbroken.
1.A. which B. when C. that D. this
2.A. about B. on C. to D. for
3.A. kept B. won C. missed D. lost
4.A. watched B. after C. followed D. ran after
5.A. pass B. go C. past D. rush
6.A. sure B. indeed C. certain D. perhaps
7.A. Before B. While C. Until D. When
8.A. so B. very C. too D. quite
9.A. cause B. reason C. matter D. trouble
10.A. light B. lamp C. sign D. one
11.A. with B. because C. for D. of
12.A. speaking B. saying C. talking D. telling
13.A. seeing B. getting C. carrying D. bringing
14.A. took B. brought C. picked D. chose
15.A. almost B. hardly C. successfully D. successful
16.A. both B. all C. neither D. either
17.A. time B. turn C. chance D. job
18.A. thread B. glasses C. needles D. needle
19.A. dismissed B. passed C. settled D. studied
20.A. was B. kept C. seemed D. remained
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I was once asked to deliver a speech titled “A Real Test in My Life” before the whole class ! You can imagine how 1. (terrible) shy I was with so many eyes fixed upon me. I had no choice but 2.(prepare ) for it, though. First of all, I was to write the speech, 3.was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part 4. (lie) in my oral presentation from my memory— for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began when I stood in the classroom with my legs 5.(tremble) and my mind blank. But my listeners were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found myself back, 6. (deliver) my speech with difficulty. After 7.seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience satisfied — I made it ! From then on, my fear of talking before an audience disappeared. Actually with my8. (confident) building up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way9. success is our fear. Overcome it and we 10.(achieve )our goals.
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What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The woman is leaving for America.
B. The woman comes from London.
C. The woman is surprised at what the man said.
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Where does the conversation most probably take place？
A. In a zoo. B. In a forest. C. In a pet store.
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What can we know about Peter?
A. He has heart disease. B. He is resting at home. C. He has got enough exercise.
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What are the speakers talking about?
A. Play. B. Music. C. Hobbies.
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（题文）What are the speakers probably going to do?
A. Go on a trip. B. Buy some food. C. Wait for a taxi
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Who knows most about the wine?
A. The man. B. The waiter. C. The woman.
2.What does the man hope?
A. The waiter is an experienced man.
B. The wine is not very expensive.
C. The woman will drink with him.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When did Einstein study the violin?
A. Between the age of 5 and 13. B. Between the age of 6 and 12.
C. Between the age of 6 and 13.
2.What kind of boy was little Albert?
A. Shy. B. Naughty. C. Careless.
3.What do we learn from the conversation?
A. Einstein got along well with the other boys.
B. Einstein learned less in school than on his own.
C. Einstein was poor in all subjects in primary school.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where can the man get money?
A. From the Dunnes Stores. B. From the Bank of Ireland. C. From the Allied Irish Bank
2.How far is the bank from here?
A. About five minutes’ walk. B. 100 meters away. C. Two blocks away.
3.What will the woman do at the end of the conversation?
A. She will draw a map for the man. B. She will show the man the way to the bank.
C. She will help the man to get money from the bank.
4.Which word can best describe the woman?
A. Humorous. B. Open-minded. C. Warm-hearted.
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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What was the speaker’s job when he was 6 years old?
A. Washing plates. B. Cleaning tables. C. Shining shoes.
2.What was one of the requirements from the speaker’s father?
A. He must work six days a week. B. He should never be late for work.
C. He must study hard in his spare time.
3.What did the speaker ask his father to do one day?
A. To pay him for his work. B. To give his friends free drinks.
C. To let him have 3 meals a day in the restaurant.
4.What did the speaker think of his father’s reply?
A. It gave him a lesson. B. It was discouraging. C. It made him upset.
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British Museum Visitor Regulations
We warmly welcome you on your visit to the Museum. In the interests of the security of all of our visitors we require you follow these Visitor Regulations.
Admission
Admission to the Museum is free, but we may charge for entry to some temporary exhibitions and events.
Opening hours
We open the Museum's galleries daily from 10:00 am until 17:30 pm. We keep selected galleries open until 20:30 pm on Fridays.
The Museum's Great Court is open from 9:00 am until 18:00 pm; except on Fridays when it remains open until 20：30 pm.
You may be asked by your staff to begin leaving up to ten minutes before closing time.
The Museum is closed 24 -26 December and l January.
Food and drink
You aren't allowed to consume food and drink inside the Museum, except in places such as the restaurant and cafes or the forecourt. Families with children may use the Ford Centre for young visitors in the basement of the Museum's Great Court at weekends and during school holidays.
Animals
If you have a disability, you may be accompanied in the Museum by your guide, assistant or companion animal. You aren't allowed to bring animals into the Museum under any other circumstance.
Film, photography and audio（声音的）recording
Except the place that are indicated by notices, you' re permitted to use hand- held cameras (including mobile phones) with flash bulbs or flash units, and audio and film recording equipment not requiring a stand. You may use your photographs, film and audio recordings only for your own private and non-commercial purposes.
1.What are the Visitor Regulations mainly intended for?
A. Protecting exhibits. B. Keeping visitors safe.
C. Increasing entry charges. D. Controlling the entry of visitors.
2.When can visitors visit the Museum?
A. At 17:55 pm on weekends. B. At 18:30 pm on Fridays.
C. At 11:00 am on Christmas Day. D. At 10:15 am on New Year's Day.
3.What can visitors do in the Museum?
A. Eat and drink as they like. B. Take along their pet dogs.
C. Take photos for personal use. D. Record films for sale.
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“Oh，my god.Are you serious?”
That’s a reaction I often get when people hear the tale of my childhood.
It’s a story I don’t often share.Growing up in a bad home, I learned to protect myself by not speaking up.I've seldom said anything about how badly I was treated and hurt as a child. I don’t talk about how my name was changed at least three times, what it was like to live in my van(箱式货车), or how I've struggled with anxiety, depression, and wanting to kill myself.But I learned to start speaking up for myself.I went on to earn two graduate degrees and I will complete my Doctor’s degree this year.I've also become a widely published author.So，how did I get to where I am today?
What helped me is surrounding myself with caring, loving people. I've learned day-to-day skills through research, trial and error, and with the help of skilled professionals. They’ve taught me how to slow down，to breathe，to be thankful for what I've got.They’re the ones who make my goals possible.They have also taught me to turn my past experiences into strength-to make the negatives into positives.
My hope is that sharing my story might help others to see what is possible even in the darkest of times and help others to speak out.I don’t think I'm in any way special or unique. I'm a common man，no more deserving than anyone else.But for far too long，I've been afraid that others think I'm damaged goods.I've worried about how I might be treated differently.
Pain and fear teach us to be silent.It’s time for that to change.
I don’t know what tomorrow might bring.But one thing I've learned is that if we can hold on and find help，if we find ways to get through the day and speak up，we’11 not only survive，but become stronger than before.
Our very survival can be an inspiration all on its own.And with love of my friends，I look forward to so much more than completing my education—I look forward to the future.
1.Which might not be related to the author’s childhood?
A. Depression B. Disappointment C. Desperation D. Trust
2.How did the writer get today’s success?
A. With the help of his parents.
B. Learning by himself.
C. Holding on and finding help from others.
D. Being special and talented.
3.What’s the author’s purpose of sharing his story?
A. To become stronger than before.
B. To encourage others to make the most of their dark times of life.
C. To become a better publisher.
D. To change the ways to speak up.
4.What can we learn from the author’s experience?
A. We should overcome the difficulty depending on ourselves.
B. We should keep silent when meeting pain and fear.
C. Managing to survive when in trouble can make us stronger.
D. Our childhood 1ife decides our future.
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Nowadays it’s believed that the largest contributors to air pollution are gasoline vehicles. They not only give off harmful gases but also dangerous and heavy metal particles（微粒） that can result in environmental dangers. We can’t stop using vehicles and thus stop air pollution right away. However, at least we can look for better replacements so that air pollution can be reduced. According to studies, hydrogen （氢）cars prove to be a better replacement for traditional cars.
A hydrogen car is a vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel for its engine to work. There are two types of hydrogen cars. The first one is to use hydrogen as a fuel, and the second one is to use hydrogen fuel cells（电池） to provide power for the car. Hydrogen and oxygen react chemically with each other to produce electricity, thus starting the car.
There are many advantages of hydrogen cars. For example, hydrogen is available in plenty. Therefore, you needn’t worry about a lack of hydrogen. More importantly, no harmful gases are released as by-products .The only by-products are water and a little amount of heat so air pollution is prevented up to a large extent.
However, there are also some problems with hydrogen cars. For instance, in case of damage, the cost of repairing and replacing fuel cells is high. Worse still, hydrogen is a material which can burn easily, so it can result in a huge explosion of the car.
The concept of hydrogen cars is relatively new for most people. Research is still in progress to reduce disadvantages and increase advantages. Therefore, hydrogen cars are expected to contribute their bit towards making this planet better and healthier!
1.The main purpose of the passage is to tell readers_____________.
A. a new type of cars. B. to stop air pollution right away.
C. the weaknesses and strengths of hydrogen cars. D. the reasons for air pollution.
2.Which isn’t the by-product made by gasoline cars?
A. Carbon monoxide. B. Hydrogen.
C. Heavy mental particles. D. Harmful gases
3.The author may disagree___________
A. Hydrogen is easy to burn. B. There is no chance that we quit using cars.
C. Hydrogen can be used as fuel for the engine of traditional cars. D. Hydrogen cars produce water and a little amount heat as by-products, thus reducing air pollution.
4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Hydrogen cars have been put into use. B. Hydrogen cars have a long way to go.
C. The concept of hydrogen cars is relatively new for most people. D. Hydrogen cars made contributions to making this planet better and healthier.
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Now many young people are traveling around the world on their own, not because they have no one to travel with, but because they prefer to go alone.
Kristina Wegscheider from California first traveled alone when she was at college and believes that it is something everyone should do at least once in their life. “It opens up your mind to new things and pushes you out of your comfort zone.” Wegscheider has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents.
In foreign countries, with no one to help you read a map, look after you if you get ill, or lend you money if your wallet is stolen, it is challenging. This is what drives young people to travel alone. It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that they can make it on their own.
Chris Richardson decided to leave his sales job in Australia to go traveling last year. He set up a website, The Aussie Nomad, to document his adventures. He says he wished he had traveled alone earlier. “The people you meet, the places you visit, or the things you do, everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person,” said the 30-year-old man.
Richardson describes traveling alone like “a shot in the arm”, which “makes you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything”. He said, “The feeling of having overcome something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when I’m dealing with a difficult task. I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that nothing is impossible if you try.”
The great 19thcentury explorer John Muir once said, “Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.”
1.Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with?
A. Traveling alone is a necessary experience for everyone.
B. It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries.
C. It is comfortable to travel around without a friend.
D. Traveling abroad helps people to find new things.
2.Traveling alone is challenging because ________.
A. you have to make things on your own
B. it is hard for you to prove yourself to others
C. you can only depend on yourself whatever happens
D. it will finally build your character
3.What can we infer about Chris Richardson?
A. He started traveling alone at an early age.
B. He was once shot in the arm.
C. He used to work as a salesman.
D. His website inspires others a lot.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Travel Abroad B. Travel Alone
C. Travel Light D. Travel Wide and Far
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If you work hard to have a positive attitude, you might be surprised by how much better you feel about yourself and life in general. 1. The less stress you feel, the better you will feel generally. So if you’ve been feeling tired, think about the good, put on a happy face and you just might feel better soon.
But how can you have a positive attitude when life is hard? It’s more than just turning life’s lemons into lemonade. 2. But it’s worth it. Here are some ways you can develop and maintain(保持)a positive attitude even in the midst of life’s troubles.
3.It just means being an optimist and looking for the good in things, rather than being a pessimist(悲观者) and focusing on the bad in things. Sometimes your view can make all the difference in the world.
Identify(确认) those areas of your life that might not be going so well. 4. Focus on one area at a time and think of ways you can find the positive in them.
Smile and laugh! Yes, it can be that simple. Learn to love life, no matter what’s going on. Smile at others and they will smile back at you. 5.Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine.
Exercise！Get off the couch and get moving. Being active and healthy can give you a completely different attitude to life.
A. Have fun and find the humor in life.
B. You may find it hard to stay positive in your life.
C. Having a positive attitude can take some hard work.
D. A positive attitude doesn’t mean taking no notice of life’s troubles.
E. Having a positive attitude can also reduce your stress level.
F. These are the areas likely to make you think negative thoughts.
G. Go to bed earlier so you get the sleep you need to feel positive.
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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，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：把缺词处加个漏字符号（∧），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。
Smart-phone apps certainly make our life easier. And now, it look like they could even do our homework for us. Recent years have seen the release of a variety of study aid apps aimed at student. Most of these apps allow users take a photo of our schoolwork and the correct answers will just appear on their smart-phones. Although they are conveniently, these apps present problems to both parents but teachers. Most students just copy the answers from the app, while only a few use the app to study. Better still, some students even use the study aid apps as social networks. But, this isn’t to say that study aid apps should be completely banned. Parents and teachers should give necessary guidance to help students take the advantage of the study aid apps’ strengths and avoiding their weaknesses.
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假设你是李华， 计划和同学去中山公园陪老师过教师节。请你给张路写一封电子邮件，邀请她一同前往，内容包括：1.出发时间：上午八点半在校门口集合乘2路公交车去中山公园；2.活动： 欣赏花展，看戏剧表演，和老师们表演节目；3.中午和老师们一起吃饭；4.返回时间：下午五点左右；5.带相机给老师拍照。
注意：1 词数100左右；
2. 可适当第加入细节，以使内容充实，行文连贯。开头和结尾已给出，不计入总字数。
Dear Zhanglu,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly,
Li Hua
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