People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care. These two days offer an opportunity to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with child-care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother .A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents .It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery（公墓）. On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries and telephone companies do a lot of business during these holidays.
1.Which is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?
A. Parents bring up children.
B. Parents give love and care to children.
C. Parents educate children to be good persons.
D. Parents pass away before children grow up.
2. What do you know from the passage?
A. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both in May.
B. Fewer women worked outside the home in the past.
C. Not all the children respect their parents.
D. Fathers are not as important as mothers at home.
3. Which do you think is right about “carnation”?
A. It only has two kinds of color.
B. It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.
C. It’s a kind of flower showing love and best wishes.
D. People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May.
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The purpose of keeping fit is to avoid illness, avoid the mental and physical fatigue（疲劳）, and above all to feel more pleasure in being alive. Research has shown the value of a balanced diet, fresh air, sunshine, enough rest and some forms of regular exercise for everyone. If everyone followed this plan, the number of people visiting the doctor and going to hospital would be reduced.
Unfortunately, although most people acknowledge the importance of physical fitness, not enough of us put this into practice. We spend too much time watching others from the comfort of an armchair or a seat in the stand at a sports stadium.
One reason why people who are physically fit to live longer is that they do not put the heart under excessive strain（过度劳累）and so they reduce the risk of heart and blood vessel（血管）diseases. They also avoid suffering weakened muscles, which are the cause of a great deal of trouble.
All in all, sensible exercise, suited to each person and properly undertaken on the advice of a doctor, is the best insurance of meeting these requirements.
1. Why do people want to keep fit?
A. Because they want to avoid health.
B. Because they want to add mental and physical fatigue.
C. Because they want to feel happier and live longer.
D. Because they want to obtain much more money.
2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Everyone knows the importance of this plan.
B. Not all people do what the plan tells them to do.
C. Most people put the plan into practice.
D. No one wants to do with this plan.
3. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Balanced diet is the most important.
B. People who are physically fit live longer.
C. Most people can live longer.
D. People always do not put the heart under excessive strain.
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Throughout this long, tense election, everyone has focused on the presidential candidates and how they’ll change America. Rightly so. But selfishly, I’m more fascinated by Michelle Obama and what she might be able to do, not just for this country, but for me as an African-American woman. As the potential First Lady, she would have the world’s attention. And that means that for the first time people will have a chance to get up close and personal with the type of African woman they so rarely see.
Usually, the lives of black women go largely unexamined. The widespread theory seems to be that we’re all hot-tempered single mothers who can’t keep a man. Even in the world of make-believe, black women still can’t escape the stereotype (模式化的形象) of being eye-rolling, oversexed females raised by our never-married, alcoholic mothers.
These images have helped define the way all black women are viewed, including Michelle Obama. Before she ever gets the chance to commit to a cause, charity or foundation as First Lady, her most urgent and perhaps most complicated duty may be simply to be herself.
It won’t be easy. Because few mainstream publications (出版物) have done in-depth features on regular African-American women, little is known about who we are, what we think and what we face on a regular basis. For better or worse, Michelle will represent us all.
Just as she will have her critics, she will have millions of fans who usually have little interest in the First Lady. Many African-American blogs have written about what they’d like to see Michelle bring to the White House — mainly showing the world that a black woman can support her man and raise a strong black family. Michelle will have to work to please everyone — an impossible task. But for many African-American women like me, just a little of her poise (沉着), confidence and intelligence will go a long way in changing an image that’s been around far too long.
1.Why does Michelle Obama hold a strong fascination for the author?
A. She serves as a role model for African-American women.
B. She possesses many admirable qualities becoming a First Lady.
C. She will present to the world a new image of African-American women.
D. She will pay close attention to the interests of African-American women.
2. What is the common stereotype of African-American women according to the author?
A. They are victims of family violence.
B. They are of an inferior social group.
C. They use quite a lot of body language.
D. They live on charity and social welfare.
3. What do many African-Americans write about in their blogs?
A. Whether Michelle can live up to the high expectations of her fans.
B. How Michelle should behave as public figure.
C. How proud they are to have a black woman in the White House.
D. What Michelle should do as wife and mother in the White House.
4.What does the author say about Michelle Obama as a First Lady?
A. However many fans she has, she should remain modest.
B. She shouldn’t disappoint the African-American community.
C. However hard she tries, she can’t expect to please everybody.
D. She will concern herself with African-American women’s welfare.
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A. Get to know yourself.
B. Take care of your body.
C. Practice basic respect towards yourself.
D. Be honest with yourself and with others.
E. Think about what it means to respect someone.
F. Recognize when people disrespect you and take steps to stop it.
G. Respect yourself is to respect others.
How to Respect Yourself
A lack of self-respect can prevent you from fulfilling your potential and developing healthy relationships. Here are some steps to help you know how to respect yourself.
1.________________________ The qualities that we respect vary from person to person, and the way we express it varies from culture to culture. Generally, we respect people who have more experience and are more accomplished than ourselves. But there is also a basic level of respect that most people will agree is a right, and does not need to be earned. So think about what it means to respect others. Here are some widely agreed-upon signals of respect: You don’t steal from, harm, or insult them; you are honest with them; you listen to what they say, consider their opinions, and avoid interrupting them.
2._______________________ We often do things for ourselves that we would never dream of doing for someone we care about. Whatever you believe to be respectful, apply it to yourself. Don’t harm yourself. Don’t insult yourself. Don’t steal from yourself. Be honest with yourself. Develop your own opinions and don’t be afraid to stand by them.
3._______________________ A person with self-respect doesn’t allow others to treat them badly, and would rather not be around someone who is disrespectful. This might seem obvious, but there are many times when we accept being treated badly. When someone doesn’t give you basic respect, you need to be able to say, in one way or another, “You just disrespected me and that’s not acceptable! If you don’t respect me, I won’t spend time with you any more.” Can you say that, and mean it? Can you turn your back on someone who’s clearly shown that they don’t respect you? Once you do, you’ll feel your sense of self-respect go up.
4._______________________ When you make an effort to keep your body in good working order, you’ll not only feel better physically, but also feel a sense of pride. Respecting your body also means not insulting it for what it is, naturally. Make an effort to get fit and stay healthy. Focus on the things you can change and improve, and do them because it feels good.
5._______________________ The more you know about yourself, the more you’ll see and appreciate how unique you really are. And you’ll respect yourself more. Discover your principles, personality, and talents. Stop waiting for other people’s approval and start developing your own standards. Develop a unique and original way of expressing your opinions while at the same time being a good listener.
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A king wanted to give a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many tried. The king all the pictures. But there were only he really liked, and he had to between them. One picture had a lake. The lake was a perfect for peaceful mountains all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy（绒毛状的） clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a picture of peace.
The picture had mountains, too. they were bare. Above was a(n) sky, and in it there were rain and . Down the side of the mountain tumbled(翻滚) a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful .
But when the king looked , he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her . There, in the midst of the bush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest — in perfect peace.
Which picture do you think will win the prize? The king chose the picture. Do you know why? “Because,” the king, “peace does not to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your . That is the real meaning of peace.”
1.A. singers B. writers C. citizens D. artists
2.A. looked at B. looked back C. looked into D. looked around
3.A. one B. three C. two D. four
4.A. make B. count C. choose D. correct
5.A. clean B. calm C. deep D. shallow
6.A. water B. picture C. mirror D. waterfall
7.A. colorful B. white C. heavy D. thick
8.A. meaningful B. hard C. modern D. wonderful
9.A. other B. beautiful C. old D. last
10.A. But B. And C. So D. As
11.A. nice B. angry C. fine D. lovely
12.A. planes B. kites C. lightning D. birds
13.A. easily B. at last C. at least D. at all
14.A. meaningfully B. politely C. curiously D. carefully
15.A. growing B. falling C. playing D. dying
16.A. room B. hole C. body D. nest
17.A. first B. second C. perfect D. real
18.A. ordered B. explained C. thought D. suggested
19.A. mean B. have C. come D. happen
20.A. nest B. picture C. heart D. home
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Last week, I watched a movie. I noticed an actress 1. has very good eyesight playing the part of a blind lady. She played it so well that if you saw her 2. the first time, you would think that 3. was blind. It seemed that this actress 4. (spend) her time putting a little more effort into her career so that she could play the part that the other actresses could not.
Have you ever seen people digging a well before? They don’t just stop 5. they see a little drop of water. They put in a little more effort to ensure that they get plenty of water.
A popular saying goes that it is only an average mind that would do the same thing all the time but expect 6. result. All you need to do is put a little more effort so that you can expect a 7.(whole) different result.
You have two options in life either to focus on what’s lost 8. to fight for what’s left. Fighting for what’s left is all about 9. (forget) the past, putting on your armor of courage and 10. (brave) and putting in that extra effort. Be better than the best you can be.
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Under the Dome, ________ 103-minute documentary released by Chai Jing, has pushed________ public awareness about air pollution and encouraged people to join in efforts to make a difference.
A. the; the B. a; a
C. the; 不填 D. a; 不填
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You’d better put a screen-safety on your computer _____ your eyes from _____.
A. keep; damaged
B. stop; being damaged
C. to prevent; damaged
D. to protect; being damaged
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The book _______ forty maps, _______ three of Great Britain.
A. contains; including B. contains; includes
C. includes; containing D. is containing; included
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Many college students are willing to work in Western China after graduation ________, poor and backward as it is, more opportunities of employment are available.
A. where B. when C. that D. which
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I want to buy that kind of cloth because I _______ the cloth _______ well.
A. have told; washed B. have been told; washes
C. was told; washed D. have been told; is washed
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If you cheat in the exam, you’ll never ______it.
A. get along B. get across
C. get away with D. get off
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— Hi, Peter. Why didn’t you go to the cinema last night?
— I _______ the popular show Running Man with my family.
A. was watching B. have watched
C. would watch D. had watched
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The streets are all dry. It ________ during the night.
A. must have rained B. can’t have rained
C. couldn’t rain D. shouldn’t have rained
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American women usually identify their best friend as someone ________ they can talk frequently.
A. who B. as
C. about which D. with whom
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—What shall we do tonight then?
— ________ —whatever you want.
A. Help yourself B. It’s a deal
C. It’s up to you D. No problem
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下面短文中共有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧）,并在该句下面写出该加的词。
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。
Nowadays, some students would not like to live in a dormitory. Instead, they rented houses outside the school. There are advantages for them all. Living in a dormitory can increase friendship and cooperation among classmates, but of course it is safer. Besides, a dormitory is more like a society, where enables students to learn to get along with each other, thus preparing the social life later. As for renting houses to live lonely, it’s better for your study as you can feel freely in your own room without being interrupted by others. As a result, you can have a plenty of time to devote yourself to review your lessons wholeheartedly. But there may appear a few safety problem as you live outside the school. Anyhow as a student, I prefer living in a dormitory.
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According to a new study by a Chinese newspaper, many young Chinese people are forgetting how to write their traditional Chinese characters. It is quite common that most Chinese school children grow up remembering more than 3,000 Chinese characters. However, the study shows they seldom need to write them by hand and are forgetting these characters. Instead, young people today are using their mobile phones and computers to write in a system called “pinyin” on the key board. A list of characters then appears on the screen for the writer to pick out the right one. The report said 83% of the 2,072 respondents (调查对象) have problems writing characters, while 43% said they only write when they need to sign something.
The problem is that they often take up their pens and forget the characters. Chinese characters are the oldest writing system in use in the world. They date back over 3,000 years. University student Li Hanwei, 21, said, “I can remember the shape, but I can’t remember the strokes (笔划) when I need to write it. It’s a bit of a problem. ” The phenomenon is common in China as well as in Japan, where Chinese characters are also used in writing.
【写作内容】
1. 以约30词概括上文的主要内容；
2. 以约120个词就“Don’t forget Chinese characters” 为题，写一篇短文，内容包括如下要点：
（1）简述汉字的遗忘现象;
（2）简析遗忘汉字的原因；
（3）我们应如何防止遗忘汉字，传承中华文化。
【写作要求】
你可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子。
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