Many years ago, I made a living by driving a car. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 am. When I arrived to collect, I found the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window.
I walked to the door and knocked.“Just a minute,” answered a weak, elderly voice.
After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase.
I took the suitcase to the car, and then returned to help the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly towards the car.
She kept thanking me for my kindness.“It’s nothing,” I told her, “I just try to treat my passengers in the way I would want my mother treated.”
“Oh, you’re such a good man,” she said. When we got into the taxi, she gave me an address, and then asked, “Could you drive through downtown?”
“It’s not the shortest way,” I answered quickly.
“Oh, I’m in no hurry,” she said.“I’m on my way to a hospice(临终医院). I don’t have any family left. The doctor says I don’t have very long time.”
I quietly reached over and shut off the meter(计价器).
For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the neighborhood where she had lived, and the furniture shop that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl.
Sometimes she’d ask me to slow down in front of a particular building and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.
At dawn, she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.”
We drove in silence to the address she had given me.
“How much do I owe you?”she asked.
“Nothing,” I said.
“You have to make a living,” she answered.“Oh, there are other passengers, ”I answered.
Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly. Our hug ended with her remark, “You gave an old woman a little moment of joy.”
1.The old woman chose to ride through the city in order to ______.
A. show she was familiar with the city
B. see some places for the last time
C. let the driver earn more money
D. reach the destination on time
2.Which of the following statements is Not true?
A. The old lady didn’t have very long time.
B. The old lady was on her way to her daughter’s home.
C. The taxi driver gave the old woman a little moment of joy.
D. The taxi driver didn’t charge the old lady any money.
3.What can we learn from the story?
A. Giving is always a pleasure.
B. People should respect each other.
C. An act of kindness can bring people great joy.
D. People should learn to appreciate others’ concern.
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Would you like to travel ? Here is some advice for you.
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1.What does Kingsway Hall Hotel provide for its guests?
A. Chinese food.
B. A lounge bar.
C. Smoking rooms.
D. A swimming pool.
2.What is special about Hilton Docklands Riverside?
A. It offers different kinds of service.
B. It offers a reasonable price.
C. It has convenient transport.
D. It has delicious food.
3.This passage is most likely to be found in ______.
A. a travel guide
B. a story book
C. a technical report
D. a geography magazine
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Some educators told us that more years of school could help students get higher scores on intelligence tests. That was a finding of a study of teenage males in some countries. Now, another research shows that physical activity may help students do better in their classes.
The research comes as educators in some countries are reducing time for activities like physical education. They are using the time instead for academic（学术的）subjects like math and reading. The studies appeared between 2008 and 2014. They included more than 55, 000 children, aged 6 to 18.
Amika Singh:“ According to the results of our study, we can conclude that being physically active is beneficial for academic performance. There are, first, Physiological explanations, like more blood flow, and so more oxygen to the brain. Being physically active means there are more hormones(荷尔蒙)produced like endorphins(内啡肽). And endorphins make your stress level lower and your mood improved, which means you also perform better.”
Also, students taking part in organized sports learn rules and how to follow them. This could improve their classroom behavior and help them keep their mind on their work.
The study leaves some questions unanswered, however. Ms. Stash says it is not possible to say whether the amount or kind of activity affected the level of academic improvement. This is because of differences among the studies.
The researchers said they found only two high-quality studies. They needed more high-quality studies to confirm (证实) their findings. They also pointed out that “results for other parts of the world may be quite different.”
Still，the general finding was that physically active kids are more likely to do better in school. Ms. Singh says schools should consider that finding before they cut physical education programs. Her paper on “Physical Activity and Performance at School” is published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.
1.The passage mainly tells us that ________.
A. a research on physical education has been done by the researchers
B. there is a possibility that physical activity leads to higher grades
C. the amount or kind of activity directly affects academic level
D. the research shows that the children aged 6 to 18 don't do sports
2.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Being mentally active is good for academic subjects.
B. The more hormones you have, the more stressed you will get.
C. The researchers have found many high-quality studies to prove the research.
D. The educators in some countries think studies, not exercise, mean much to students.
3.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 6 probably means ________.
A. good marks result from high-quality study.
B. findings are probably different in different areas.
C. physical activity will spread all over the world.
D. academic performance depends on the surroundings.
4.What's the purpose of writing the passage?
A. To call our attention to the sports at school.
B. To introduce all types of physical activities.
C. To represent the academic performance.
D. To improve students’ health.
难度: 困难查看答案及解析
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。
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes (促进) good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. 1.. But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
● Associate with (与……交往) others.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
● Start a conversation.
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 2. You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
●3.
Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out (闲逛) will always be a pleasant experience.
● Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 4.. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
● Enjoy your friendship.
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 5. Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
A. Do things together.
B. Be cheerful.
C. Making new friends comes easy for some people.
D. So you will need to give your friend time to respond to you.
E. Do not wait to be spoken to.
F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G. Try not to find fault with your friends.
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阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。
The Value of an Hour
It was Thanksgiving morning. In the crowded kitchen of my small home I was busy preparing the traditional Thanksgiving turkey the doorbell rang. I opened the front door and saw two small children in clothes and thin little sandals(凉鞋), staying together at the door on the top step.
“Any old , lady？” asked one of them.
I was . I wanted to say “no” until my eyes were their sandals, which were wet with heavy snow.
“ and I’ll make you a cup of hot cocoa.”
They walked and sat down at the table. Their wet sandals left marks upon the . I served them cocoa and bread with jam to fight the freezing cold outside. I went back to the kitchen and started again on my household budget for Thanksgiving Day.
The silence in the front room struck me. I looked in. The girl held the empty cup in her hands, looking at it. The boy asked in a flat voice，“Lady, are you ？”
I looked at my old sofa covers（沙发套）. The girl put her cup back in its saucer(托盘) and said, “Your cups match your saucers.” Her voice was with a need that no amount of food could
supply. They left after that， their papers against the wind. They hadn’t said “Thank you.” They didn’t need to. They had me that I had so much for which to be grateful. Plain blue china cups and saucers were worth five pence. But they matched.
I tasted the potatoes and the meat soup. Potatoes and brown meat soup, a roof over our heads, my man with a good steady job—these ，too.
I moved the chairs back from the fire and the living room. The muddy(沾上泥的) of small sandals were still wet upon my floor. Let them be for a while, I thought, just in case I should begin to how rich I am.
1.A. before B. whileC. when D. as
2.A. old B. strange C. new D. smart
3.A. clothes B. papers C. cups D. shoes
4.A. sadB. nervous C. busy D. happy
5.A. fixed onB. came atC. went through D. got into
6.A. Stand backB. Turn around C. Get outD. Come in
7.A. over B. outC. off D. on
8.A. door B. floor C. groundD. wall
9.A. aboutB. againstC. for D. in
10.A. ThusB. ButC. Then D. So
11.A. rich B. kind C. helpful D. healthy
12.A. curiouslyB. hopefullyC. carefully D. silently
13.A. hungryB. pleasantC. deep D. cold
14.A. turningB. deliveringC. pushingD. holding
15.A. remindedB. promised C. persuaded D. told
16.A. really B. evenC. well D. only
17.A. matched B. workedC. mixedD. agreed
18.A. decorated B. equipped C. emptied D. cleaned
19.A. lines B. marksC. signs D. steps
20.A. realize B. doubt C. forget D. prove
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
M: I’d like to know something about your educational background, Miss King. Your major is English, isn’t it?
W: Right. I1. (graduate) from Harvard University in 2010.
M: Fine. And could you please tell me2.you have got any working experiences?
W: Well, I`m working for Singapore Airlines at3. moment, in their San Francisco office.
W: 4. (exact) speaking, what are you there now?
W: I work in the department of sales promotion.
M: I see. And how long have you been working there?
W: 5.two and a half years.
M: Would you mind6.(tell) me your present salary?
W: I`m making ＄2,280 a month at present. And I know your starting salary of this position is about＄ 2,600 a month.
M: That`s right.
W: I`d like to know if your company provides opportunities for7. (far) education.
M: Yes, our employees8. (allow) to take up six hours a week at full pay to attend college courses.
W: That`s very generous.
M: Well, I`ve enjoyed talking with you and we will phone you9.(late)
W: Thank you. I’d appreciate10.if you could inform me as soon as possible.
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单词拼写
1.I caught sight of a _______（熟悉的） face in the crowd.
2.The global warming will ______ （影响）all the people in the world.
3._______(无论如何), I must finish my homework before going to bed.
4.I picked up a few good _______（便宜货）in the sale.
5.Kate is not an ____（运动员）and has never competed in any sports at all..
6.Because of human activities, many animals are d_____ out.
7.Real friendship is more v_______ than money.
8.D______ to his research work, he has little time with his family.
9.Many people were t______ under the ruins when the landslide(山体滑坡) happened in Shenzhen.
10.If we smile at life, life will smile at us in r________.
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短文改错
下面短文中有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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该漏字符号下写上该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（ \ ）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该横线下写上修改后的词。
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。
Once upon a time there was a boy who fond of reading. However, he was very poor to buy any books. That was the reason that he had to borrow books from a rich man who had a lot of books. The
boy knew clearly that he has to finish reading the books he had borrowed and return it to the owner as
soon as possible. A rich man, who was ready to lend any of his book to the boy, read few of his own
books. With time going on, the boy read a lot but finally became a famous writer in his time. Though
the rich man had such many books, he remained a man with little knowledge because of he seldom
read his books.
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假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Jack一周前给你发电子邮件，询问你寒假里的打算，但你因准备期末考试未能及时回复。请根据以下要点给他回封邮件：
1、 未及时回信的原因；
2、 你假期的打算（如做兼职、旅行、做志愿者等）；
3、 希望有时间来中国玩。
注意：
1、字数：120左右；
2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
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Yours truly,
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