Hardly had she heard the news that her husband died in a car accident when she________crying.
A．left out B．set out C．burst out D．held out
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In order to find________better job, he decided to study________second foreign language.
A．the; a B．a; a C．the; the D．a; the
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________to work overtime that evening, I missed a wonderful film.
A．Having been asked B．Asking
C．Having asked D．Being asked
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She showed the visitors around the museum, the construction________had taken more than three years.
A．for which B．with which C．of which D．to which
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House prices vary from place to place and are usually high________there are famous schools.
A．where B．since C．when D．whether
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I feel so excited！At this time tomorrow morning I________to Shanghai.
A．will fly B．will be flying C．will have been flying D．am flying
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We________have bought so much food now that Tom won’t be with us for dinner.
A．may not B．needn’t C．can’t D．mustn’t
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It rained heavily in the south, ________serious flooding in several provinces.\
A．caused B．having caused C．causing D．to cause
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When Alice came to, she did not know how long she________there.
A．had been laying B．has been lying C．was laying D．had been lying
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—____________?
—Yeah, it seemed a little confusing to me at first, but now I get it.
A．Can you give me a moment B．See what I mean
C．Are you stuck D．Can you go on.
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Scott and his companions were terribly disappointed. When they got to the South Pole, they found the Norwegians（挪威人）had 31 them in the race to be the first ever to reach it. After 32 the British flag at the Pole, they took a photograph of themselves 33 they started the 950-mile journey back.
The journey was unexpectedly 34 and the joy and excitement about the Pole had gone out of them. The sun hardly 35. The snow storms always made it impossible to sight the stones they had 36 to mark their way home. To make things 37. Evans, whom they had all thought of 38 the strongest of the five, fell badly into a deep hole in the ice. Having 39 along for several days, he suddenly fell down and died.
The four who were 40 pushed on at the best speed they could 41. Captain Oates had been suffering for some time from his 42 fact; at night his feet swelled（肿胀） so large that he could 43 put his boots on the next morning, and he walked bravely although he was in great 44 . He knew his slowness was making it less likely that 45 could save themselves. He asked them to leave him behind in his sleeping-bag, but they refused, and helped him 46 a few more miles, until it was time to put up the 47 for another night.
The following morning, 48 the other three were still in their sleeping-bags, he said. “I am just going outside and may be 49 some time.” He was never seen again. He had walked out 50 into the snow storm, hoping that his death would help his companions.
1. A．knocked B．fought C．won D．beaten
2. A．growing B．putting C．planting D．laying
3. A．after B．until C．while D．before
4. A．safe B．fast C．short D．slow
5. A．rose B．set C．appeared D．disappeared
6. A．taken up B．cut up C．set up D．picked up
7. A．easier B．better C．bitter D．worse
8. A．to B．upon C．as D．in
9. A．battled B．struggled C．speeded D．waited
10. A．left B．lost C．defeated D．saved
11. A．manage B．try C．employ D．find
12. A．ached B．frozen C．harden D．harmed
13. A．hardly B．never C．seldom D．nearly
14. A．pain B．fear C．trouble D．danger
15. A．all others B．some others C．others D．the others
16. A．away B．with C．off D．on
17. A．bed B．tent C．blanket D．sleeping-bag
18. A．while B．since C．for D．once
19. A．missed B．separated C．passed D．gone
20. A．patiently B．lonely C．alone D．worriedly
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A well-dressed man entered a famous jewelry shop. He explained that he wished to buy a pearl for his wife’s birthday. The price didn’t matter, since business had been very good for him that year. After examining a nice black one that costs $5, 000, he paid for the pearl in cash, shook hands with the jeweler, and left.
A few days later the man returned and said that his wife liked the pearl so much that she wanted another one just like it. It had to be exactly the same size and quality as she wanted a pair of earrings made. "Can you give me any advice on how to get such a pearl?" said the man. The jeweler regretfully replied, "I would say it’s exactly impossible to find one exactly like that pearl."
The rich man insisted that the jeweler advertise in the newspapers, offering $25,000 for the matching pearl. Many people answered the advertisement but nobody had a pearl that was just right.
Just when the jeweler had given up hope, a little old lady came into his store. To his great surprise, she pulled the perfect pearl from her purse." “I don’t like to part with it." she said sadly, I got it from my mother, and, my mother got it from her’s. But I really need the money.
The jeweler was quickly to pay her before she changed her mind .Then he called the rich man’s hotel to tell him the good news .The man, however, was nowhere to be found. The jeweler immediately realized the whole thing.
1.Actually, the man wanted to buy another pearl for _____.
A．himself B．his wife C．no one D．his mother
2.He paid $5,000 for the black pearl without bargaining because______.
A．he wanted to make the jeweler believe him
B．he was very rich.
C．his business had been successful
D．he was anxious to get it
3.He told the jeweler to get him another pearl that must be______.
A．exactly the same quality as the black one
B．exactly the same size as the black one.
C．exactly the same as the black one
D．exactly worth $25,000
4.The jeweler couldn’t find the man anywhere because ______.
A．he happened to be out
B．he died suddenly
C．he wouldn’t show up until the jeweler called him a second time
D．he got $20,000 by cheating and had run away with the money
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Our spiritual intelligence quotient (精神智商)，or SQ, helps us understand ourselves, and live fuller, happier lives.
Though we're all born with SQ, most of us don’t even realize that we have it. Fortunately, you don't have to sign up for classes to learn how to improve your SQ. Here are some simple steps that can lead you to this new level of understanding.
Sit Quietly. The process of developing spiritual intelligence begins with solitude (独处) and silence. To tune in to your spirit, you have to turn down the volume (强度) in your busy, noisy, complicated life and force yourself to do nothing at all. Start small by creating islands for silence in your day. In the car, instead of listening to the music, use the time to think. At work, shut the door to your office between meetings, take a few breaths and let them out very, very slowly. Enjoy the stillness in your home after the kids are finally in bed.
Step Outside. For many people, nature sets their spirit free. Go outside to watch a beautiful sunset. If you are walking with the dog, take the time to admire flower in bloom; follow the light of a bird and watch clouds float overhead.
Ask Questions of Yourself. Ask open-ended questions, such as "What am I feeling? What are my choices? Where am I heading?"
But don't expect an answer to arrive through some supernatural form of e-mail. "Rarely do I get an immediate answer to my question," says Reverend Joan Carter, a Presbyterian minister in Sausalito, California. “But later that day I suddenly find myself thinking about a problem in a perspective(角度) I never considered before.”
Trust Your Spirit. While most of us rely on gut(本能的) feeling to realize danger, spiritual intelligence pushes us, not away from, but towards some action that will lead to a greater good.
1.The passage is mainly about________.
A．what your SQ is and in what way it can benefit our life
B．what your SQ is and in what way it can be improved
C．the relationship between your SQ and your life
D．advantages and disadvantages of SQ
2.The underlined phrase "tune in to your spirit" in the third paragraph probably means to _____.
A．get your spirit relaxed B．keep up your spirit
C．keep seated quietly D．change your spirit
3.The author mentions the example of Reverend Joan Carter to show that ________ .
A．there are no immediate answers to your questions
B．e-mails can't keep working out a problem
C．the more questions you ask, the better answers you'll get
D．changing your way of thinking might help you solve a problem
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EAT YOUR VEGETABLES.Wash your hands. Always say “please” and “thank you”. We are full of advice for our children, but when it comes to money, we often have little to say. As a result, our children may grow up with clean hands and good manners, but without any idea how tomanage their money.
Here are some basics that will help guide them their entire lives:
Show them the future. If your 13-year-old girl were to save $1.000,invest(投资)it at 8% and add $100 every month, by the time she’s 65,she would have $980,983!
Be careful of credit(信用).Credit cards can help you buy necessary things and build a credit history, but they must be used responsibly, which means paying off your debt in time. Explain to your children that when you buy something using a credit card, you can easily end up paying two or three times what you would have paid if you used cash.
Teach patience. Suppose your child wants a new bicycle that costs $150.Rather than paying the cash, give him some regular pocket money and explain that by putting aside,say,$15 each week, he will be able to buy it for himself in only ten weeks.
Provide incentive. Tell your children the importance of saving. “For every dollar he or she agrees to save and invest rather than spend, you agree to add another dollar to the pot,” says Cathy Pareto, expert in money planning.
Explain your values. Values and money are deeply intertwined, says Eilleen Gallo,co-author of The Financially Intelligent Parent. When your child demands that you buy something, explain why you really don’t want to buy it.“You might say, ‘I’d rather save that money for your education,’” advises Gallo. Every time you spend or don’t spend money, you have a chance to share your values.
1.The writer gives some basics to help________ in a proper way.
A．parents teach their children how to deal with money
B．children follow their parents’ instructions
C．children manage their money
D．parents save their money
2.The writer thinks that, if a child wants to buy something, his parents should________. .
A．give him some regular pocket money
B．encourage him to put money away for it
C．explain to him the importance of investment
D．tell him to save some money by using a credit card
3.The underlined word “incentive” in paragraph 6 means_________. .
A．honor B．praise C．excitement D．encouragement
4.What leads the writer to write this article?_________
A．Parents want to know how to educate their children.
B．He wants to share his good ideas about money matters.
C．He thinks money management the most important for children.
D．Parents care Little about their children’s management of money.
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Up to 90% of school leavers in major Asian cities are suffering from myopia ---short-sightedness, a study suggests. Researchers say the "extraordinary rise" in the problem is being caused by students working very hard in school and missing out on outdoor light.
Eye experts say that you are short-sighted if your vision is blurred(模糊的) beyond 2m. It is often caused by an elongation（拉伸） of the eyeball that happens when people are young. According to the research, the problem is being caused by a combination of factors - a commitment to education and lack of outdoor light.
Professor Morgan who led this study argues that many children in South East Asia spend long hours studying at school and doing their homework. This in itself puts pressure on the eyes, but exposure to between two and three hours of daylight helps maintain healthy eyes.
Cultural factors also seem to play a part. Across many parts of South East Asia, children often have a lunchtime nap. According to Professor Morgan they are missing out on natural light to prevent short-sightedness.
A big concern is the numbers of the students suffering from “high” myopia. One in five of these students could experience severe visual impairment(障碍) and even blindness. These people are at considerable risk—sometimes people are not told about it and are just given more powerful glasses—they need to be warned about the risk and given some self-testing measures so they can get to an ophthalmologist and get some help.
For decades, researchers believed there was a strong genetic component to the condition. But this study strongly suggests an alternative view. “Any type of simple genetic explanation just doesn’t fit with that speed of change; gene pools just don’t change in two generations. Whether it’s a purely environmental effect or an environmental effect playing a sensitive genome, it really doesn’t matter, the thing that’s changed is not the gene pool---it’s the environment.”
1.As is mentioned above, which factor mainly results in students’ myopia in South East Asia?
A．Genetic faults of the people. B．Elongation of the eyeball.
C．The shortage of outdoor light. D．Lack of research into the problem.
2.Which of the following statements do you think agrees with Professor Morgan?
A．A lunchtime nap is helpful in reducing myopia.
B．Glasses keep myopia from getting even worse.
C．It’s necessary to treat myopia with an operation.
D．It’s of vital importance to reduce educational pressure.
3.What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?
A．Gene remains the main cause of the long-standing problem.
B．The environment is to blame for the extraordinary rise in myopia.
C．Short-sightedness has nothing to do with changes in gene pools.
D．An environmental effect playing a sensitive genome counts.
4.What’s the best way to take care of your eyes according to the passage?
A．Equip the classroom with better lights.
B．Look at the sun from time to time.
C．Do eyes exercise regularly.
D．Spend more time in the open air.
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阅读下面短文，并根据要求完成文章后的题目。(请将答案写在答题卡对应题号的横线上。)
Too often young people get themselves employed quite by accident, not knowing whether there will be opportunities for promotion (晋升), happiness and security. As a result, they are employed in doing jobs that afford them little or no satisfaction.
Our school leavers face so much competition that they seldom care what they do as long as they can earn a living. Some stay long at a job and learn to like it; others leave one for another looking for something to suit them. The young graduates leave the university with the dream of looking for jobs that offer a salary up to their expectation.
Very few go out into the world knowing exactly what they want and the limits of their own abilities. The cause behind all this confusion is that there has never been a proper vocational（职业的） guidance in our educational institutions. Nearly all the graduates feel their way in the dark. Their chief concern is the salary. They never bother to think whether they are suited for the job or, even more important, whether the job suits them. Having a job is more than merely providing one and one’ s dependants with daily bread and some money for leisure and entertainment. It sets a pattern of life and, in many ways, determines a person ’s social status in life and selection of friends, leisure and interest.
In choosing a profession, one should first consider which type of work will suit his or her interest. Nothing is sadder than taking on a job in which one has no interest, for it will not only ruin one’ s talents but also discourage one’ s desire to succeed in life.
1.According to Paragraph l, why do many young people find their jobs unsatisfactory? (within 10 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
2.According to Paragraph 2, what do university graduates expect of their future jobs? ‘(within l0 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
3.What does the underlined word “dependants” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (within 10 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
4.According to Paragraph 3, why are the .university graduates confused when they find jobs? (within 10 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
5.According to the author, what is the most important in choosing a job? (within 10 words)
__________________________________________________________________________
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你的同桌写的以下作文。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合（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下面画一横线（__），并在改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。
I often quarrel about my mother over whether I can watch TV after school. She holds view that senior three students have to make fully use of every minute to work hard at their lessons. It seems to me that once I am allowed to do that, I’ll unable to control myself and forget all about my study. She also thinks it is bad for my eye. But I really can’t accept her ideas. In my opinion, watch TV can set my mind at rest after a day’s hard working. Besides, it is important for us to know what had happened at home and at abroad. Thus, we shouldn’t be forbidden to watch TV.
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假设你是新华中学的学生张华，班里从外地转来一名同学李明，他一时无法融入新的班集体中，感到很苦恼。请根据下列要点用英语给他写封信：
*欢迎他的到来
*帮他分析原因 (至少两点)
*给他提出建议（至少两条）
*陈述你帮助他的具体打算
注意：词数100～120
Dear Li Ming，
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Best regards.
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