— What are you doing this Saturday?
— I'm not sure, but I go to the Rolling Stones concert.
A. must B. would C. should D. Might
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—Would you mind answering some questions on shopping habits?
— _____________________________.
A. Yes, with great pleasure
B. No, I am afraid I can't make it
C. Yes, it is worth the time
D. No, as long as it doesn't take long
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John invited about 40 people to his wedding, most of ______ are family members.
A. them B. that C. which D. Whom
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David is ______ animal fur, so he won’t visit anyone who has cats or dogs in the house.
A. curious about B. allergic to
C. satisfied with D. fond of
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It was playing computer games _____ cost the boy plenty of time _______ he ought to have spent doing his lessons.
A. what; that B. that; when
C. which; that D. that; that
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I’m calling about the apartment you ______ the other day. Could you tell me more about it?
A. advertised B. had advertised
C. are advertising D. will advertise
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_____ basic first-aid techniques will help you respond quickly to emergencies.
A. Known B. Having known
C. Knowing D. Being known
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The girl has a great interest in sport and _____ badminton classes twice a week over the last three years.
A. took B. is taking
C. takes D. has been taking
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The famous musician, as well as his students, _____ to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Taipei Flower Expo.
A. were invited B. was invited
C. have been invited D. has been invited
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The "Chinese Dream" is _____ dream to improve people's well-being and _____ dream of harmony, peace and development.
A. the; a B. a; a C. a; the D. the; the
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We have been driving in fog all morning, but the fog is lifting now. The little seaside villages are , one by one. “There is my grandmother's house,” I say, pointing across the bay to a old house.
I am in Nova Scotia on a pilgrimage (朝圣) with Lise, my granddaughter, seeking roots for her and retracing (追溯) memory for me. Lise was one of the children, moved from house to house in childhood. She longs for a sense of , and so we have come to Nova Scotia where my husband and I were born and where our ancestors for 200 years.
We soon by the house and I tell her what it was like here, the memories rushing back, swift as the tide.
Suddenly, I long to walk again in the where I was once so gloriously a child. It is still owned by a member of the family, but has not been lived in for a while. We cannot go into the house, but I can still walk through the rooms in memory. Here, my mother in her bedroom window and wrote in her diary. I can still see the enthusiastic family into and out of the house. I could never have enough of being with them. However, that was long after those childhood days. Lise attentively as I talk and then says, “So this is where I began; where I belong.”
She has her roots. To know where I come from is one of the great longings of the human . To be rooted is “to have an origin”. We need that origin. Looking backward, we discover what is unique in us; learn the of “I”. We must all go home again—in reality or .
1.A. appearing B. moving C. exposing D. expanding
2.A. haunted B. shabby C. fancy D. modern
3.A. shared B. short C. fresh D. treasured
4.A. gossip B. flexible C. mobile D. skillful
5.A. home B. duty C. reality D. relief
6.A. built B. lived C. remained D. explored
7.A. catch up B. pull up C. step down D. come down
8.A. yard B. village C. room D. house
9.A. lay B. played C. sat D. stood
10.A. marching B. looking C. breaking D. pouring
11.A. wonders B. listens C. reacts D. agrees
12.A. deepened B. recognized C. accepted D. found
13.A. heart B. rights C. interest D. behaviors
14.A. meaning B. expression C. connection D. background
15.A. theory B. dream C. memory D. fiction
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My dear friends,
…
There isn't enough space here to thank everyone who has travelled on my journey with me, but I must thank those that have stuck with me through the highs and the lows and have helped me become the person that I am today.
THANK YOU TO:
My mother …
My father …
…
And lastly, to tennis fans in China! I am grateful to each and every one of you1.pushing me to be my best, embracing me and loving me 2.(conditional). There is no limit to 3.far we can take the sport of tennis in China, together.
When I started playing tennis, I was just a neighborhood kid 4.an after-school hobby, not realizing what magical journey lay ahead of me. 5. my journey hasn't been easy, it has been rewarding. I 6. (see) change happening in front of my eyes, young girls picking up tennis racquets, setting goals and believing in 7. . I hope that I've had the opportunity 8. (inspire) young women all over China to pursue their goals with energy and self-belief.
9.you want to be a tennis player, a doctor, a lawyer, a teacher or a business leader, I urge you to believe in yourself and follow your dream. If I could do it, you can too! Be the bird 10.sticks out. With hard work, your dreams will come true.
Li Na
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Did you know that reading can keep your mind active and engaged well into old age?
Several years ago when I was working as a newspaper reporter, I interviewed a woman who was a resident at a local nursing home. She was 100 years old. She read at least one book per week, mostly novels. She was bright, intelligent and fun to talk with.
“I love to read. It helps me keep up with what’s going on in the world,” she said. “A friend of mine brings me a new book every week. I look forward to her visits and I look forward to the books.”
“I can’t get around much any more,” said the 100-year-old woman, “but when I read, I can go anywhere, anytime I want. And no one has to help me!”
Reading also sets a good example for younger generations. I have observed that the best readers are those students who see their parents reading. And I’m not talking about only reading novels. Newspapers and magazines are important too. Your actions will communicate a great deal to your children and grandchildren about what you value.
But why is reading so important? In this day and age, with television to give us news, and movies and videos to keep us entertained, who needs to read?
The answer is everyone.
Developing good reading skills does not only mean that you can read a novel or a magazine, it also means being able to read and understand things like a credit card contract or an insurance policy, or the instructions for how to put a new printer to use with your computer. In addition, developing good reading skills means that you can think for yourself. You can read about the advantages and disadvantages of anything from homeschooling to taking a vacation to Ireland. And then you can make up your own mind about what’s best for you and your family.
1.The example of the 100-year-old woman is used to _______.
A. inform us of a woman who loved reading
B. show a new way of gaining information
C. find differences between books and travels
D. introduce the benefits of reading books
2.The 100-year-old woman loved reading because _______.
A. reading helped her meet her friends
B. reading could broaden her horizons
C. she wanted to escape from the real world
D. she taught her grandchildren to read
3.Who are most likely to be book lovers according to the author?
A. The kids taught by intelligent teachers.
B. The kids forced to read by their serious parents.
C. The kids influenced by book lovers around them.
D. The kids curious about the outside world.
4.We can infer form the passage that _______.
A. other media are less important than books
B. the old woman’s friend was a bookseller
C. understanding is important in reading
D. the author once worked in a nursing home
5.In which part of a newspaper would the passage be most likely to appear?
A. Business B. Lifestyle C. Travel D. History
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In earliest times, men considered lightning to be one of the great mysteries of nature. Some ancient peoples believed that lightning and thunder were the weapons of the gods.
In reality, lightning is a flow of electricity formed high above the earth. A single flash of lightning 1.6 kilometres long has enough electricity to light one million light bulbs.
The American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, was the first to show the connection between electricity and lightning in 1752. In the same year he also built the first lightning rod (避雷针). This device protects buildings from being damaged by lightning.
Modern science has discovered that one stroke of lightning has a voltage (电压) of more than 15 million volts. A flash of lightning between a cloud and the earth may be as long as 13 kilometers, and travel at a speed of 30 million meters per second.
Scientists judge that there are about 2,000 million flashes of lightning per year. Lightning hits the Empire State Building in New York City 30 to 48 times a year. In the United States alone it kills an average of one person every day.
The safest place to be in case of an electrical storm is in a closed car. Outside, one should go to low ground and not get under a tree. Also, one should stay out of water and away from metal fences. Inside a house, people should avoid open doorways and windows and not touch wires or metal things.
With lightning, it is better to be safe than sorry.
1.People once thought lightning came from ________.
A. the sky B. the gods
C. the earth D. nature
2.According to the passage what do you think all buildings need?
A. Metal fences. B. Electricity.
C. lightning rods. D. Machines.
3.Lightning can travel ________.
A. as quickly as water
B. not so quickly as electricity
C. at very low speed
D. at very high speed
4.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. In the U.S. about 360 people die from lightning in a year.
B. The Empire State Building frequently gets hit by lightning.
C. Swimming during a thunder storm is a good idea.
D. A closed car is the best place to be during an electrical storm.
5.Lightning is probably ______ to man.
A. useful B. kind C. useless D. Friendly
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Our society reports many negative messages about bicycling in traffic. Bicycling in traffic is considered by many to be reckless and sometimes rude. The most common advice given to cyclists is to avoid busy roads that provide convenient access to important places, which means they should only go to unpopular destinations on undesirable and inconvenient roads. Another popular idea is that cyclists should stay as close to the edge of the road as possible in order to stay out of the way of cars. Getting in the way of cars is considered to be an invitation to death, because car drivers are often expected to run into anything that is slower or more vulnerable. Going together with motor traffic used to be regarded as a nice idea for cyclists, but today it is thought to be suicide. Roads are believed to be designed for cars and not for bicycles. Inferior bicycles may hold that they have the right to use the road, but they had better stay out of the way of superior users or they will be “dead right”.
As a result of these “common-sense” beliefs, bike safety programs developed by motoring organizations and “pedestrian-style” cyclists during the 20th century attempted to teach cyclists to provide a clear path to motorists at all times by hugging the edge of the road, riding on sidewalks so cyclists can see when to get out of the way. Some towns tried to prohibit bicyclists from operating on important roads or roads without shoulders. Engineering projects designed for bicycle safety have involved construction of side paths to get cyclists off roads and bike lanes to keep cyclists out of the way of motorists. The benefit of these efforts is to protect cyclists from collisions from behind, which are widely believed to be the greatest danger to cyclists and caused by cyclists’ failure to keep up with the desired speed of motor traffic. This is the taboo that harms the bicycle transportation policy: that bicyclists must be kept out of the paths of motorists or they will surely be killed.
1.According to the author, bicycling should be ________.
A. supported B. banned
C. controlled D. cancelled
2.From the first paragraph, the person riding a bicycle in the city should take ________.
A. main roads B. streets
C. highways D. sidewalks
3.Why do many people do not agree that people should ride bicycles on roads?
A. Most people think roads are designed for cars not for cyclists.
B. People riding bicycles are considered to be inferior.
C. People’s riding on the road is against the law of the country.
D. People riding bicycles are not experienced.
4.The underlined phrase “cyclists’ failure to keep up with the desired speed of motor traffic” in the second paragraph means ________.
A. cyclists’ speed is beyond the limit
B. cyclists’ speed is much lower than that of motorists
C. cyclists often compete with motorists on the roads
D. motorists usually look down upon cyclists
5.What does “superior users” in paragraph one refer to?
A. Bicyclists. B. Government leaders.
C. Motorists. D. Pedestrians.
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阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中，选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项，选项中有一项是多余选项。
注意：选E在答题卡上同时涂黑A和B，选F在答题卡上同时涂黑C和D。
以下是一些书目介绍的信息：
A. 20 Years Younger
The book details easy and effective steps we can all take to rebuild the foundation of youth and enjoy better health, improved energy, and a positive outlook on life. The four basic programs are: an exercise system for fighting muscle and bone loss, a longevity-focused diet, sleep rejuvenation, and wrinkle-fighting skin care. Woven throughout the text is practical advice on changing appearances, controlling stress, staying mentally sharp, navigating medical tests, and much more.
B. Born To Run
Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure inspiration, Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world’s greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong.
C. Natural Running
In Natural Running, Abshire explains how modern running shoes distort the efficient running technique that humans evolved over thousands of years. He reviews the history of running shoes and injuries, making the case for barefoot running but also warning about its dangers.
D. Woodworking
This book includes excellent instruction from a best-selling woodworking author on all aspects of woodworking with hand tools. He approaches setting up the all-hand tool shop, explains how the tools work in wood, addresses the joinery, and finishes with instructions on building a workshop accessory to use with hand tools. Also included are other sample projects and information on finishing the hand-worked projects.
E. Whittling Little Folk
At the beginning of the book, readers will find step-by-step carving and painting instructions for a Scandinavian inspired man and woman. Once they have learned to carve these two projects, readers will find an additional 18 patterns that can also be created with the same technique and some subtle changes.
F. Quick and Easy Meals
The book offers healthy, low-carb Primal-approved recipes that can all be completed in under half and hour and, in many cases, in just a few minutes. Sisson and Meier show you how to delight your family or guests every time with quick, delicious meals using local produce, CSA meats, healthy fats (yes, and real butter) and common herbs and spices.
请阅读以下购书者的信息，然后匹配相关的书籍。
1.Carina is fond of art and likes carving very much. In order to make something for the coming Mothers Day, she is searching a new idea.
2. Daisy is a busy salesgirl, who is difficult to find time to cook. She likes home meals.
3.Alexander is a college student. He likes running. He wants to know more about the secret of shoes and running.
4.Sammy majors in PE. He will do a research on how to train long distance runners.
5.Nancy is looking for a book about advice on controlling stress, changing appearances, and enjoying a better health.
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单词拼写 （共10个空；每空1分，满分10分）
根据句意填入适当形式的词，首字母或中文已给出，每个空格只填一个单词。请在答案卷上写出完整的单词。
1.The twin sisters look the same, so Lily is often _______（被误认为）for Lucy.
2.We need our school to teach students to be good _______ (公民).
3.A study of 22,748 women over a period of four years reported that there was no birth defect （缺陷）risk noted from foods _______（含有） Vitamin A.
4.At present, Alibaba Corporation is the biggest Internet firm in China that _______ (雇佣) more than 10000 people.
5.Puppies are naturally _______ (好奇). That’s why we call those photographers who follow famous people the Paparazzi.
6.The car accident left him badly i_______.
7.She had to look after her elderly parents who could no longer live i_______.
8.Many workers have realized that age discrimination is u_______.
9.Now many hotels try to offer good service, as they believe that c_______ come first.
10.There are two e_______ students studying in our school. One is from Switzerland and the other is from Italy.
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课文原句重点词组或搭配挖空（共10个空；每空0.5分，满分5分）
1.Well, if buying a bag of candies or cookies doesn’t _______ _______ you, how about buying a tree instead?
2.AIDS is another problem _______ great _______ so sex education and health care administration are extremely important.
3.As present-day advertisers often have large budgets, a lot of money is spent on applying modern techniques of design to make these advertisements as _______ _______ as possible.
4.We _______ sport very _______ and have produced great Olympic swimmers and top cyclists.
5.They also showed a better understanding of the disabled students’ feelings _______ _______ students who had not been involved in the study.
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完成句子和句型转换 （共20个空；每空1分，满分20分）
1.The dish is mainly made up of rice and vegetables.
The dish mainly _______ _______ rice and vegetables.
2.It was reported that the police charged him with stealing in the supermarket.
It was reported that the police ________ him ________ stealing in the supermarket.
3.The minister argued to support the proposal to make cuts in military spending.
The minister argued ________ _______ _______ the proposal to make cuts in military spending.
4.When I go out, Mother will stand at the window and wave to say goodbye to me.
When I go out, Mother will stand at the window and wave to ________ me ________ .
5.你能让我搭便车到加油站去吗?
Will you please be kind enough to ______ me a _______ to the gas station?
6.与普通的看法相反，许多猫并不喜欢牛奶。
________ ________ popular belief, many cats dislike milk.
7.就自然资源来说，它是西欧最贫乏的国家之一。
_______ _______ ______ natural resources, it is one of the poorest countries in Western Europe.
8.众所周知，中国是个发展中国家，属于第三世界。
As we all know, China is a developing country at present, ________ ________ the Third World.
9.作为一个跨国公司的总裁，他对在美国做生意熟门熟路。
As CEO of an international corporation, he's _______ ________ doing business in the US.
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为了了解中国的中学生在校的学习生活情况，美国时代杂志向中国各地征集稿件。为此你采访了佛山市博雅中学的学生李华，以下为采访内容。请你用英文整理一下该采访记录。
【写作内容】
采访时间 上周
采访对象 李华，佛山市博雅中学学生
采访主题 提高成绩是不是中国中学生唯一关注的事情
采访结果 博雅中学学生的普遍情况
1.共识：个性与品质更重要
2.学会倾听，相互关心
3.有机会组织和参与课外活动，从而学会均衡学习与其他事情
李华本人的情况
1.从前只顾学习
2.现在能够跟不同人相处，对困难境况做出最佳反应
【写作要求】 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。
【评分标准】 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。
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