character
A．coach B．machine C．chorus D．merchant
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feather
A．reasonable B．leather C．breathe D．break
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demand
A．attempt B．decoration C．cheque D．reform
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theory
A．southern B．sympathy C．smooth D．bother
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exact
A．example B．extra C．extraordinary D． explain
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The Diaoyu Islands, which lie in ____ East China Sea between China and Japan have belonged to China since ____ ancient times．
A．the; the B．the;/ C．/; the D．/ ; /
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The suggestion they all objected to ________to be effective finally.
A．proving B．prove C．had proved D．proved
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—Would you mind if I turned off the air conditioner?
—______. It makes no difference to me.
A．Never mind B．Not at all C．Sure, go ahead D．Why not?
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It is obvious that people hold different opinions about ____ voluntary services should be financially rewarded.
A．that B．what C．how D．whether
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We prefer to measure our football team’s success________the number of fans attending rather than the number of games won.
A．in need of B．in terms of C．in favor of D．in honor of
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Shenzhou-VIII has docked with Tiangong-I successfully, _____ the start of the establishment of China's own space station．
A．marked B．to mark C．marking D．having marked
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In the flats Tom was the only man from _______ bedroom the thief had stolen much money.
A．whose B．whom C．who D．where
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Up to now, they _______enough money for students who can’t afford to go to school.
A．are raising B．have been raising C．have raised D．had raised
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________ the tower building，where you can see the whole city
A．Standing on the top of B．If you climb to
C．When you reach the top of D．Get to the top of
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A great number of students________said they were forced to practice the piano.
A．to question B．to be question C．questioned D．questioning
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To ________good relationships with your teachers and classmates, you should learn to be on good terms with them.
A．bring up B．add up C．keep up D．take up
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While watching television，____________．
A．the doorbell rang B．the doorbell rings
C．we heard the doorbell ring D．we heard the doorbell rings
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—Is there any possibility________ you could pick me up at the airport?
—No problem.
A．when B．that C．whether D．what
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Only when the firefighters put off the fire________what great damage it caused.
A．we had realized B．had we realized C．we realize D．did we realize
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—Will you go to the party tomorrow， Xiao Hai？
—No, ____ I was invited to.
A．as long as B．so far as C．as if D．even if
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— How can I help you?
— ________1.________
— Would you like to send it surface or airmail?
— ________2.________
— If you send the parcel with surface email, it will take about 2 months to arrive, whereas with airmail, it will arrive in one week or more.
— That’s a big difference.________3. How much will it cost to send it airmail?
— That depends on the weight. Place it on the scale, please.
— OK.
— That’s 300 grams. ________4.________
— That’s not bad. I’ll do that then. Does that include insurance on the contents of the parcel or is that a separate payment?
— ________5.________It’s another 5 pounds.
— OK.
A．I suppose airmail will be much more expensive.
B．I want to buy some stamps.
C．I’d like to send this package to China.
D．That’s separate.
E. That’s all right.
F. What’s the difference between surface and airmail?
G. It will cost 10 pounds for airmail.
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A boy was walking home from school when he saw a large, tempting(诱人的) apple on one of the branches of an apple tree hanging out over a tall fence. The boy wasn’t much of a fruit-eater, 26a bar of chocolate if given the choice, 27, as they say, the forbidden fruit can be tempting. Seeing the apple, the boy wanted it. The more he looked at it, the 28 he felt and the more he wanted that apple.
He stood on tiptoe(脚尖), ___29 as high as he could , but even at his tallest 30___ he was unable to touch it. He began to31up and down, as high as he could, at the32of each jump stretching his arms to get the apple. Still it remained out of33.
Not giving up, he thought, if only he had something to34on. His school bag wouldn’t give enough height and he didn’t want to35the things inside, like his lunch box, pencil case, and Gameboy. Looking 36, he hoped he might find an old box, a rock, or, 37luck, even a ladder, but it was a tidy neighborhood and there was nothing he could use.
He had tried everything he could think to do. 38 seeing any other choices, he gave up and started to walk 39. At first he felt angry and disappointed thinking about how hungry he had become from his 40, and how he really wanted that apple. The more he41like this, the more unhappy he became.
42 , the boy of our story was a pretty smart guy, even if he couldn’t always get what he wanted. He started to say to himself, “This isn’t 43. I don’t have the apple and I’m feeling miserable as well. There’s44more I can do to get the apple—that is unchangeable—but we are supposed to be able to45our feelings. If that’s the case, what can I do to feel better?
1. A．preferring B．offering C．receiving D．allowing
2. A．so B．then C．but D．or
3. A．sadder B．angrier C．hungrier D．tastier
4. A．expanding B．stretching C．swinging D．pulling
5. A．strength B．length C．range D．height
6. A．jump B．look C．walk D．glance
7. A．tip B．stage C．top D．level
8. A．hope B．hand C．sight D．reach
9. A．put B．stand C．get D．hold
10. A．break B．shake C．take D．strike
11. A．up B．forward C．down D．around
12. A．for B．with C．on D．of
13. A．After B．Through C．Without D．Upon
14. A．back B．away C．up D．down
15. A．wishes B．beliefs C．efforts D．goals
16. A．thought B．imagined C．tried D．claimed
17. A．Therefore B．However C．Moreover D．Otherwise
18. A．skilful B．cheerful C．harmful D．helpful
19. A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing
20. A．change B．express C．forget D．describe
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Use your American Express Card to enjoy one-day visit at four of America’s greatest museums. Note the participating museums, and their exciting special exhibitions that you will not want to miss, listed below.
Boston
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Chairs
February 11-May 8, 2012
Italian furniture expert Fausto Calderai and Indian photographer Dayanita Singh present an exhibition of chairs from the museum’s collection and “chair photographs” from around the world presented in a Venetian-style hall housing world-famous masterpieces.
For more information：www. gardnermuseum. org
New York
The Noguchi Museum
Noguehi and Graham
December 1, 2011-May 1, 2012
Noguchi’s long-term collaboration（协作） with dancer Martha Graham is regarded by many as a high point in the history of both modern dance and art. The exhibition highlights nine of the sets created through this collaboration.
For more information：www. noguchi. org
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
In Full View：American Painting（1720—2012）
January 11--April 10, 2012
Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy has been home to America’s artists for more than 200 years. The Academy collects and exhibits the works of famous American artists, and is well-known for training fine artists. 2012 at the Academy begins with the largest exhibition of Academy’s distinguished American collection in the institution’s history.
For more information：www. pafa. org
Seattle
Seattle Museum of Glass
Murano：Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection
Through November 7, 2011
This exhibition includes over 200 pieces of beautiful glass from Murano, the island of glassblowers near Venice, Italy. Watch live glass-blowing shows in the Hot Shop and see other modern glass exhibitions.
For more information：www. museumofglass. org
1.Which of the following websites offers information about the furniture show?
A．www. pafa. org B．www. museumofglass. org
C．www. noguchi. org D．www. gardnermuseum. Org
2.We learn from the text that Martha Graham is ___________.
A．a dancer B．a glassblower C．a painter D．a photographer
3.If you want to know the history of American painting, you may visit ___________.
A．the Noguchi Museum B．Seattle Museum of Glass
C．Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum D．Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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As computers become more and more popular in China, Chinese are increasingly relying on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes(笔画) of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand more.
Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school. And computer dependence is more widespread among university students. Almost all their assignments and essays are typed on a computer. All the students interviewed say they usually use computers.
It's faster and easier to correct the mistakes if using a computer. And that’s why computers are being used more and more often in modern education. But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly, problems appear.
“When I'm writing with a pen, I find I often can’t remember how to write a character, though I feel I'm familiar with it.”
“I'm not in the mood to write when faced with a pen and paper.”
Many students don’t feel this is something to worry about. Now that it's more convenient and efficient to type on a computer, why bother to write by hand?
Many educators think differently. Shi Liwei , the headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said, “Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic (审美的) value. But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value. All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost. Besides, handwriting contains the writer's emotion. Through one's handwriting, people can learn one's thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression.”
To encourage students to write more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory and in universities, some professors are asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand.
1.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A．The Importance of Typing
B．Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters
C．Writing by Computer Will Replace Writing by Hand
D．To Type or to Write by Hand
2.The students interviewed prefer to type on a computer mainly because_______.
A．they can correct the mistakes quickly and conveniently
B．they are usually asked to e-mail their homework and essays
C．they find it hard to remember how to write a character
D．computers have become a trend and fashion in China
3.Which of the following statements is NOT true about advantages of handwriting?
A．Handwriting contains the writer's emotion.
B．Handwriting can impress people well and build their self-confidence.
C．The writer's thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting.
D．Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value.
4.The underlined phrase in Paragraph 3 probably means________.
A．getting bored with B．becoming crazy about
C．becoming dependent on D．getting curious about
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NASA has opened the door to the next generation of space discovery by announcing great plans for a base for humans to live on the surface of the moon forever.
The project to build a base on the moon will begin soon after 2020, with astronauts living there within four years.
The project comes after several excellent scientists and environmentalists asked humans to look beyond Earth to ensure the survival of the species (物种).
Eventually, the moon will be a base for humans to explore the solar system and one day land on Mars.
NASA began planning for the first moon landing since 1972 when George Bush, the US president, announced his new plan for space exploration four years ago.
NASA has already talked about the design of the Orion spacecraft that will replace the old space shuttle fleet in 2010.
The plan for the moon base, however, is the first detailed explanation of how NASA intends to prepare for the first manned exploration of deep space and a possible Mars mission within 30 years.
Scientists also believe that the south pole on the moon contain rich natural gases such as the rare helium-3 that could be used as fuel for the generation of nuclear power. Besides, teams of astronauts living there for six months at a time would mine for hydrogen and oxygen to make water and possibly rocket fuel.
1.When was the plan to explore space first announced according to the passage?
A．In 1972. B．In 1950. C．In 1968. D．In 2020.
2.The reasons why NASA has begun the plan to explore space include the followings except ________.
A．to protect Earth B．to explore deep space
C．to finish Mars mission D．to show how powerful the USA is
3.In the future, when people fly to the moon, they will probably not bring with them too much ________
A．hydrogen B．food C．oxygen D．water
4.The passage mainly talks about ________.
A．the USA’s new plan for space exploration
B．how to build a base on the moon
C．why to ensure the survival of the species
D．where to get new natural resources
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That cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco. There I was, walking home at one in the morning after a tiring practice at the theater. With opening night only a week away, I was still learning my lines. I was having trouble dealing with my part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco. City life had become too much for me.
As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and to keep away any possible robbers(抢劫犯). Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets.
About a block from my apartment, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I realize what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk.
Suddenly I wasn’t cold or tired anymore. I ran out of the door and back to where I’d heard the noise. Although I searched the sidewalk anxiously for fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found.
Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbage truck(垃圾车) pull up to the sidewalk next to me. When a voice called from the inside, “Alisa Camacho?” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man with an amused look in his eyes. “Is this what you’re looking for?” he asked, holding up a small square shape.
It was nearly 3 a.m. by the time I got into bed. I wouldn’t get much sleep that night, but I had got my wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldn’t be a bad place as long as people were willing to help each other.
1.How did the writer feel when she was walking home after work?
A．Cold and sick B．Lucky and hopeful
C．Satisfied and cheerful D．Disappointed and helpless
2.From the first paragraph, we learn that the writer was busy_____.
A .solving her problem at the bank B. taking part in various city activities
C learning acting in an evening school D. preparing for the first night show
3.On her way home the writer_____
A．lost her wallet unknowingly
B．was stopped by a garbage truck driver
C．was robbed of her wallet by a man with a knife
D．found some homeless people following her
4.From the text, we can infer that the writer_____
A．would stop working at night B．would stay on in San Francisco
C．would make friends with cleaners. D．would give up her job at the bank
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根据短文内容，从下框的A-F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余项。
A. Live below your means
B. Always stay positive
C. Educate yourself
D. Work towards a dream
E. Developing lasting personal relationships
F. Stay in shape
1.____________
We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive dinner, or take out a loan for the car we can't afford. It might feel great at the time but hasty（匆忙的）spending hurts a lot later on. Enjoy life's simple pleasures and save as much as you can. Expensive things don't create lasting happiness. Careful spending will bring you greater enjoyment in the long run.
2. _____________
To be happy we need continuous growth. The best way to grow is life-long education. This doesn't mean you need to pursue a doctorate or spend 2 hours reading every day. Self-education can be anything that takes you out of your comfort zone. The important part is keeping an open mind and searching for fresh ideas.
3._____________
Suppose you had everything you wanted. Would you be happy without anyone to share it with? The personal relationships we develop with friends and family members are the greatest source of happiness in our lives. Don't forget about them. Taking the time to develop and enjoy personal relationships is important to long-term happiness.
4._____________
Even if your life isn't perfect, you can always build toward a goal. The best way to do this is working towards a goal. We can’t control everything about our lives, but working towards a goal gives us something positive to focus on and lays the foundation for future success. No matter what your passion is, get out there and start doing something.
5._____________
You only get one body. Once it is ruined, there isn't much you can do about it. Exercise to keep the body working well. Avoid eating too much of damaging substances and unhealthy foods. It may feel terrible at the time but enjoying good health in your later years is worth the sacrifice.
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根据下列句子各句句意和空白之后的汉语提示词，在横线上写出对应单词的正确、完整形式，每空只写一词。
1.AII your________ (行李) must be checked through customs.
2.I (犹豫)about whether to accept the invitation when I was asked to his party.
3.I changed into my sports shoes so that I could walk more ____(舒服地).
4.Will it be ________ (方便)for you to start work tomorrow?
5.The room is ________(装饰) with balloons.
6.He whipped out a ________(手帕)to bind up his finger.
7.The morning’s work was constantly________(打断)by phone call.
8.She was found ________（无辜清白） of any crime.
9.He was made ________ (教授) at the age of 40.
10.She wanted to ________（申请）for the job.
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用括号里的单词将下列句子翻译成英文（共5小题，每题2分，共10分）
1.不用你费心为我克隆我的宠物猫了，我已不再指望它能复活。(bother oneself about; bring back to life)
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2.她突然想到她把钥匙忘在家里了(occur to)
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3.虽然我家离市中心很远，但没有空气污染和交通堵塞的问题。(nowhere near)
________
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4.过了很长一段时间我才意识到自己的错误。（before）
________
5.要是他能早听医生的建议就好了。(if only)
________
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短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该词。
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
Of all my teachers, Mr. Smith is one who impresses me most. Although he is 40 and ordinary, but he looks very young. And he is one of the most popular teacher in our school. Compared with other teachers, he paid more attention to his way of teaching. He tries various ways make his classes interesting. In her opinion, we should not only know “what” but also understanding “why”. So, instead of giving us answers immediate, he encourages us to think by ourselves when he puts forward questions. Under his help, we have learned how to analyze and settle problems. How a wonderful world of “why” he leads us to!
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随着网络的普及，越来越多的中学生上网交友。某英语报社就“Should students make friends online?”这个主题进行了征文大赛。请你给英语报社投一篇稿子。
内容要点：1. 网上交友的优点。（轻松交友，畅所欲言，帮助学习外语）
2. 网上交友的弊端。（浪费宝贵的学习时间。有时会上当受骗。）
3. 你自己的看法。
要求：1．词数不少于100；（开头已给出，不计入总词数）。
2．内容充实，结构完整，语言连贯；
Should Students Make Friends Online?
Whatever your age is, the Internet is a great place to hang out, where you can not only have fun but also make friends.
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