When my sister left________college, she got a job as________reporter in a newspaper office.
A. a; the B.不填; a C. the; the D. a; 不填
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---I’d like some apple juice.
---Sorry, there is ______left. What about some other drink?
A. nothing B. no C. none D. not many
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---Did you visit the temple?
---No. We _____it, but we spent too much time shopping.
A. could have visited B. could visit
C. needn’t have visited D. mustn’t have visited
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_____the problem of land erosion getting more serious, the government is searching for a way to deal with it.
A. As B. With C. When D. If
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---Have you read the book?
---Yes. But that one is _____worth reading. I suggest you______ it if you have time.
A. best; read B. well; read C. better; read D. more; should read
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---I’m sorry, but there is no smoking on this flight.
---Oh, I _____that. Sorry, I won’t again.
A. don’t know B. didn’t know C. won’t know D. haven’t known
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We’d better stay here a little longer________he turns up unexpectedly.
A. although B. in case C. since D. if only
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The school has developed an online system________students can choose their own teachers.
A. which B. that C. whom D. where
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You don’t need to make fancy foods to impress guests—it is something simple but good _____ will do.
A. what B. that C. which D. who
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________the project as planned, we’ll have to work two more hours a day.
A. To complete B. Complete C. Completing D. Completed
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The door opened and there________.
A. entering our English teacher B. entered our English teacher
C. did our English teacher enter D. our English teacher entered
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—Did you have a good sleep last night?
—Yes, never sleep________.
A. badly B. better C. worse D. best
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.My teacher is very nice. I’ll never forget the ______he has done for me.
A. favor B. kindness C. help D. benefit
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Her new book on how to get along with others is to ______next month.
A. come out B. get out C. turn out D. give out
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—Do you mind if I use a phone?
—________
A. Why not? B. That’s all right. C. Come on! D. Be my guest!
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It was a very cold evening. The old man’s beard was almost icy. He was waiting for a ____ across the river. The wait seemed ____. The old man sat on the ground waiting for quite a long time.
____, he saw several horsemen coming. He watched them silently and let the first one pass by without even asking. Another passed by，and then another, till the last rider came near the old man. The old man caught the rider’s ____ and said, “Sir, would you ____ giving me a ride to the other side?”
____ his horse, the rider replied, “Of course not.” But it was so cold that the old man’s body was almost ____. He could not get ____ the ground. The horseman helped the old man onto his horse. He took the old man not just across the river, ____ to the old man’s home.
As they ___ the old man’s house, the horseman asked, “Sir, you let several other riders pass by without even asking. Then I ____ and you asked me for a ride at once. Why? ____I had said ‘no’ and left you there?”
The old man looked the rider straight in the eye, and said, “I looked ____ the eyes of the other riders. I quickly saw that they didn’t ____. It would be ____ even asking them for a ride. But in your eye I saw ____. I knew that you would help me.”
The words ____ the rider deeply. “Thank you for what you’ve said,” he told the old man. “I hope I will never leave others ____ simply because I’m busy, and every American citizen does ____ in my heart.”
With that, Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the US, turned his horse around and made his ____ back to the White House。
1.A. help B. ride C. trip D. drive
2.A. useful B. boring C. fortunate D. endless
3.A. Gradually B. Finally C. Sadly D. Surprisingly
4.A .eyes B. hand C. back D. face
5.A. like B. think C. offer D. mind
6.A. Speeding B. Riding C. Stopping D. Leaving
7.A. shocked B. stuck C. frozen D. injured
8.A. down B. on C. in D. off
9.A. only B. but C. so D. then
10.A. neared B. visited C. passed D. missed
11.A. came on B. came in C. came up D. came out
12.A. Even if B. What if C. As if D. Only if
13.A. out B. for C. into D. up
14.A. try B. wait C. ask D. care
15.A. useless. B. risky C. dangerous D. foolish
16.A. bravery B. loyalty C. ambition D. kindness
17.A. attracted B. comforted C. touched D. occupied
18.A. alone B. out C. away D. over
19.A. desire B. live C. count . D. advance
20.A. choice B. living C. mind D. way
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Think about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources, as well as one of the oldest. Evidence shows that windmills(风车) began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC. They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s, when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of using wind power.
For many centuries, people used windmills to grind(碾碎) wheat into flour or pump water from deep underground. When electricity was discovered in the late 1800s, people living in remote areas began to use them to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric lights and radios. However, by the 1940s when electricity was available to people in almost all areas of the United States, windmills were rarely used.
During the 1970s, people started becoming concerned about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity. People also realized that the supply of coal and gas would not last forever. Then, wind was rediscovered, though it means higher cost. Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind.
1.From the text we know that windmills________.
A. were invented by European armies
B. have a history of more than 2,800 years
C. used to supply power to radio in remote areas
D. have rarely been used since electricity was discovered
2.What was a new use for wind power in the late 19th century?
A. Sailing a boat.
B. Producing electricity.
C. Grinding wheat into flour.
D. Pumping water from underground.
3.One of the reasons wind was rediscovered in the 1970s is that_______.
A. wind power is cleaner
B. it is one of the oldest power sources.
C. it was cheaper to create energy from wind
D. the supply of coal and gas failed to meet needs
4.What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?
A. The advantages of wind power.
B. The design of wind power plants.
C. The worldwide movement to save energy.
D. The global trend towards producing power from wind.
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An African-American man named John Henry was the hero of former slaves and the people who built the railroads in the US in the 19th century.
John Henry was born a slave. He was known for his strength. Many people say he represents the spirit of growth in America during that period.
John Henry grew up in a world that did not let children stay children for long. Before he was six years old, he was carrying stones for workers building a nearby railroad. By the time John Henry was a young man, he was one of the best railroad workers in the country.
John Henry was asked to lead workers on a hard project, creating a tunnel through a mountain. The project required about 1,000 laborers and lasted three years. Hundreds of men became sick as a result of the hot weather and tiredness. John Henry was the strongest and fastest man. Concerned his friends might lose their jobs, he picked up their hammers and began doing their work. He worked day and night, rarely stopping to have a rest.
One day, a salesman came to the work area with a new drilling machine powered by steam. He said it could drill holes faster than twelve men working together.
John Henry looked at the machine and saw images of the future. He saw machines taking the place of America’s best laborers. He saw himself and his friends unemployed and sanding by a road, asking for food. He decided he would never let the machine take their jobs. Therefore, a competition between a man and a machine began .At first, the steam-powered drill worked twice faster. Then, John Henry started working with a hammer in each hand. He worked faster and faster. People cheered when the machine broke down and was pulled away. But they were sad to find John Henry fall to the ground, with blood spilling all around, and still holding a hammer in one of his hands.“I beat them,”he said. Then he took his last breath.
1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?
A. Many children in those days starved to death.
B. Children at that time grew much faster.
C. Children in those days had to work like adults.
D. Children at that time couldn’t stay together.
2.Why did hundreds of workers become sick?
A. Because they had to work long hours.
B. Because the weather was hot and they were tired.
C. Because the project was too hard.
D. Because they didn’t have time to eat.
3.John Henry helped do his friends’ work________.
A. because he was the strongest and fastest man
B. for fear that his friends would lose their jobs
C. so that they could regain their strength
D. in order be the hero of the railroad workers
4.Which of the following best describes John Henry?
A. Kind and determined. B. Cautious and considerate.
C. Brave and strict. D. Hardworking and stubborn.
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The booking notes of the play “The Age of Innocence”.
Price: $10
BOOKING
There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:
-----in person
The Box Office is open from Money to Saturday, 10 a.m.----8 p.m.
-----by telephone
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa, Master Card and Amex accepted)。
-----on-line/online
Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.
-----online/on-line
Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com.
DISCOUNT
Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, those over 60 and full-time students.
Supersavers: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group booking: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
PLEASE NOTE: we are unable to exchange tickets for refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unpredicted circumstances.
1.If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT______.
A. go to the Box Office on Sundays
B. use the Internet
C. ring the booking number and pay the tickets by credit card
D. complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office
2.If you make a group booking for a group of 14 adults, how much should you pay?
A. $120 B. $126 C. $140 D. $150
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre.
B. A school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby tickets.
C. Full-time students can get best seats for $6 from one hour before the performance.
D. The audience can’t refund money if the performance is on show.
4.What kind of tickets are the cheapest?
A. The standby tickets for school parties of ten or more.
B. The standby tickets.
C. The ticket for saver discount.
D. The tickets for group booking.
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A warm blanket is the ideal sleep aid for a freezing winter night. The right blanket can warm your bones but the wrong one can affect your sleep. I asked experts for advice on picking the perfect blanket for a good night’s sleep. Here’s what they told me.
When it comes to sleep temperature, experts recommend following the principle: not too cold, not too hot, but just right. “People seem to sleep best at temperature between 62 and 70 degrees F,” says Dr. Alice Hoagland. When the surrounding temperature falls too low, it can rouse you from sleep. A good blanket helps drive the coldness away.
At the other extreme, overheating yourself can affect your sleep as well. “Core body temperature typically drops during the first four hour’s of sleep,” says Dr. Hoagland. This decline in body temperature helps you fall asleep and stay asleep.
“In medical care, weighted blankets are one of our most powerful tools for helping people who are anxious, upset, and possibly losing control,” says Dr. Karen Moore. These special blankets are filled with weighted pellets. Weighted blankets are also marketed for general use as an aid to sleep and relaxation. Like a firm hug, weighted blankets help us feel safe.” This is the reason why many people like to sleep under a blanket even in summer.
“If you want to try this type of blanket, the best weight depends on your body size and personal preference. However, 15 to 30 pounds is typical for adults,” Moor says. She adds that weighted blankets are not recommended for those recovering from surgery.
“People can also have serious preferences for a particular blanket,” says Dr. Hoagland. “Regularly using a favorite blanket for sleep can help to develop a conditioned response so that sleep is quicker.” In fact, many sleep centers ask patients to bring their own blanket and pillow from home, which helps them fall asleep more easily.
1.The author wrote the passage mainly to tell us _____.
A. the importance of blankets
B. how to choose the perfect blanket
C. different materials used to make blankets
D. the history and usage of blankets
2.The underlined word “rouse” in Paragraph 2 is the closest in meaning to “______”.
A. wake up B. take up C. make up D. pick up
3.What do we know from the passage?
A. Body temperature rises when we fall asleep
B. The perfect sleep temperature should be above 70 degrees F.
C. Weighted blankets should be at least 30 pounds.
D. People are advised to use their own blankets.
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Sharks have lived in the world's oceans for millions of years. A shark has an extremely good sense of smell. It can find small amounts of substances in the water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. These powerful senses help them find their food. ________1.________
Sharks grow slowly. About forty percent of the different kinds of sharks lay eggs. ________2.________ Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies as humans do. Some sharks are not able to reproduce until they are twenty years old. Most reproduce only every two years. And they give birth to fewer than ten young sharks. For this reason, over-fishing of sharks is of special danger to the future of the animal.
________3.________.They eat injured and diseased fish. Their hunting activities mean that the numbers of other fish in the ocean do not become too great. This protects the plants and other forms of life that exist in the oceans.
People hunt sharks for sport, food, medicine and their skin. Experts say the international market for some kinds of sharks has increased greatly because many parts of a shark are valuable. 4. . Shark liver oil is a popular source of Vitamin. The skin of a shark can be used like leather. In Asia, people enjoy a kind of soup made from shark fins. Experts say a fisherman can earn a lot of money for even one kilogram of shark fins.
Sharks are among the oldest animals on Earth. ________5.________ If too many sharks in one area are killed, the group of shark may never return to normal population levels
A. The others give birth to live young.
B. Sharks are important for the health of the world's oceans.
C. This is a threat to other form of life in the ocean.
D. Collectors pay thousands of dollars for the jaws of a shark.
E. Sharks are valuable to us and we can make full use of them.
F. But some sharks are in danger of disappearing from Earth.
G. Sharks eat fish, other sharks, and plants that live in the ocean
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Some students believe that whether they have much money or large possessions, they will be happy. They believe that they will be able to do anything they wanted to do if they have money. Some students think that they should be good health, and enjoy whatever they like. Many students wish to have much wealth from their parents. In this way, they don’t have to work hardly and they can own everything. I don’t quite agree on the above points. I don’t think money means happy. We cannot buy much things with money, such as health, happiness and knowledge. I value knowledge, it makes me happy, for I can do a lot of for mankind with knowledge. Although different people value happiness differently, me wealth of happiness is in my study.
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一家知名外资企业准备与当地政府合作修建一所国际学校为了、建办﹑好学校，该企业总裁Mr. White广泛征求学生意见，并公开了他的邮地址。请你以周杉的名义给他写一封E-mail，谈谈你的建议及理由。
内容要点：
1．学习环境 （如：教室，操场……）
2. 特色课程（如：网球，钢琴……）
3. ……
要求：
1. 词数100左右
2. 文中不能出现自己的姓名和学校的名称。
Dear Mr. White,
I am glad to hear you will build an international school, and I’d like to give you some advice. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
________
________
I hope I can enter the school.
Sincerely yours,
Zhou Shan
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