A nine-year-old kid was sitting at his desk when suddenly there was a puddle (some water or liquid) between his feet and the front of his trousers was wet. He thought his heart was going to stop because he couldn’t possibly imagine how this had happened. It had never happened before, and he knew that when the boys found out he would never hear the end of it. When the girls found out, they would never speak to him again as long as he lived.
He prayed this prayer, “Dear God, I need help now! Five minutes from now I’m dead meat! ” He looked up from his prayer and here came the teacher with a look in her eyes that said he had been discovered. As the teacher was walking toward him, a classmate named Susie was carrying a goldfish bowl full of water. Susie tripped （绊倒） in front of the teacher and dumped （倒） the bowl of water in the boy’s lap. The boy pretended to be angry, but all the while he was saying to himself, “Thank you. God! ”
Now all of a sudden, instead of being the object of ridicule, the boy was the object of sympathy（同情）. The teacher rushed him downstairs and gave him gym shorts to put on while his trousers dried out. All the other children were on their hands and knees cleaning up around his desk. The sympathy was wonderful. But as life would have it, the ridicule that should have been his had been transferred （转移） to someone else—Susie. She tried to help, but they told her to get out.
When school was over, the boy walked over to Susie and whispered, “You did that on purpose, didn’t you?” Susie whispered back, “I wet my trousers once, too!”
1.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 means ________.
A. the boys would never play with him
B. the boys would treat him as usual
C. he would hardly hear any praise from the boys
D. he would be laughed at by the boys endlessly
2.After Susie dumped water in his lap, the boy was in a state of _________.
A. excitement B. relief C. anxiety D. anger
3.What did the other kids do after the incident?
A. They offered him dry clothes.
B. They laughed at the boy rudely.
C. They helped the boy do the cleaning.
D. They urged the boy to get out angrily.
4.Why did Susie dump water in the boy’s lap?
A. The boy asked her to do so.
B. She just did it by accident.
C. The teacher tripped her on purpose.
D. She knew the boy’s embarrassment.（尴尬）
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1.Margaret is now looking for _________.
A. her lost cat B. an apartment
C. a job D. a roommate
2.Which of the following is NOT the requirement of EL house?
A. Experienced in exam preparations.
B. Experienced in teaching Chinese.
C. Excellent command of English.
D. Degree holder.
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4.What does the underlined word “incumbent” mean?
A. Businessman. B. Student.
C. Employee. D. Employer.
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Joker found one of the biggest diamonds in the world in his own backyard. He sold the stone to a diamond dealer for over three hundred thousand dollars. In New York, the diamond was resold，this time for almost eight hundred thousand dollars. The true value of a diamond is never known until it has been cut. Once cut successfully, its value can increase a thousand times. It’s easy to understand why the owner of the Joker diamond went to the best diamond cutter he knew, Kaplan. The cutter studied the diamond for twelve whole months.
When he felt he was ready to start work, he discovered a flaw （瑕疵）. He had to begin with his calculations all over again, or he might have made the stone useless. Six more months passed, and Kaplan finally said to the owner, “I am ready to start my work. There will be one excellent diamond that will be comparable to any in the world, plus eleven small diamonds of first-class quality. ” Kaplan waited a few more days until he felt he was in the best physical and mental （精神的） condition possible. He picked up his tools and held his breath as he made the first blow. The diamond split （切开） exactly as he promised.
1.A diamond dealer is a person ______,
A. in the diamond business B. who stores diamonds
C. who cuts diamonds D. who sells diamonds
2.The owner of the Joker diamond thought that if the diamond was cut successfully, it might be worth ________.
A. $300, 000 B. $500, 000
C. $300, 000, 000 D. $800, 000, 000
3.Kaplan studied the diamond for ________.
A. one year B. more than half a year
C. over eighteen months D. more than two years
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On Christmas morning, I went to the Cockhedge Mall. People there were all busy buying their last minute requirements. I needed to buy a birthday card for my son-in-law whose birthday is the 29th of December. Picking up a few more things as well as my card I went to join the line for the express checkout which was for people who only had a few items in a basket and not a trolley （小推车） load. This line was next to the Customer Service desk.
Seemingly waiting quite a long time, I was jogged out of my thoughts by a voice behind me making comments on the things I bought.
It was so funny when I realized that she was describing the contents of my basket. The owner of the voice was a very pretty young lady. I said to her that I was going to buy a box of Christmas cookies but the only ones left were not to my liking. The lady told me that just opposite Cockhedge in Superdrug they had lots of cookies. I said, “I’m not going to do it now . I had enough of shops and I’m going home. ”
The assistant from the Customer Service came across at this time saying “If there is anyone in the line with a few items in their basket, none of which needed to be weighed, I will check out what they buy at the desk.” Because I had the things which needed to be weighed, the young lady accepted the offer and walked away waving goodbye.
At last my turn came at the checkout. I was walking away when I met my new friend once again who handed me a beautiful box of Christmas cookies. With a big hug she said “Hope you have a lovely Christmas.” She had been into Superdrug to buy me the cookies while I was still queuing in Cockhedge.
What a generosity to a stranger! I was so surprised you could have knocked me down with a feather. My Good Samaritan would never know what a joyful Christmas day I had with my family. Telling them this story, as we ate around the table, kept everyone spellbound.
1.The underlined word “spellbound” in the last paragraph probably means _______ .
A. interested B. disappointed
C. astonished D. frightened
2.Which of the following could be the best title of the story?
A. A Piece of Lucky Feather
B. A Surprise Christmas Gift
C. The Boring Shopping Experience
D. The Unforgettable Big Hug
3.How does the writer feel about the pretty young lady?
A. Worried. B. Satisfied.
C. Grateful. D. Proud.
4.What can we learn from the story?
A. Nobody is sure what will happen the next moment.
B. A simple action can bring other people happiness.
C. Being patient will decrease the waiting time.
D. Life without hope and faith is a dull thing.
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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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness.
1.
We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good because anxieties can push people away, but a smile draws them in.
Smiling Changes Our Mood
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. 2. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.
Smiling Relieves Stress
Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired or worn down. 3. The stress should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action.
Smiling lowers your blood pressure.
When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor (血压计) at home. Sit for a few minutes and take a reading. Then smile for a minute and read it again while still smiling. 4.
Smiling lifts the face and makes you look younger.
The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day --- you'll look younger and feel better.
5.
Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard. When we smile, our body is sending the rest of us a message that “Life is good!"
A. Smiling helps you stay positive.
B. Smiling makes us attractive.
C. Do you notice the difference?
D. Smiling can bring you luck and sorrow.
E. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile.
F. There's a good chance that your mood will change for the better.
G. As long as you try smiling daily, it can make you look younger.
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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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。
Long ago the Emperor decided1.___________ (hold) a swimming race between 13 different animals. The order in which they finished would decide the order of their 2. __________ (appear) in the Chinese calendar (历法). All the animals lined up on the river bank and3. ___________ (give) the task of 4. __________ (get) to the opposite shore. The cat wondered how he would get across 5.____________ he was afraid of water. The ox worried how he would cross with his poor eyesight. The calculating rat suggested that he and the cat 6. _____________ (jump) onto the ox's back and guide him across. The ox, steady and hard-working, did not notice the two animals on his back. In the meanwhile, the rat 7. ____________ (run) behind the unsuspecting cat and pushed him into the water. As the ox came ashore, the rat jumped off and finished the race first. So the rat got the first year 8.___________ (name) after him and the ox got the second year. 9. __________ the lazy pig reached the finish line in 12th place，the race was over and he was awarded the final place on the calendar. From that day the cat, 10.___________ has never finished and lost his place on the calendar, became the enemy of the rat.
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Have you ever thought that parents make mistakes too? Memories of my childhood and parents are really , but let me tell you my story. My father was not always there for us, my mom smoking, and the unclean house. It was ; the sky was a deep navy blue, when my Mom, my brothers, and I heard the three hard knocks on our door. Dad wasn’t there because he was in prison. We saw the red and blue flashing lights outside and ,“It’s the police.” I don’t remember who, but someone opened the door to two tall and attractive policemen. The policemen my brothers and me out to their cars, while my mom staggered （蹒跚）behind with . The street was quiet as though a could be heard, and the neighbors came out to what was happening. “You can’t take them away from me. You can’t! ” cried my mom. One of the policemen replied , “We have to, Miss. This is no place to bring up children. They’ll be in（a） good .” I decided to go to the farthest police car with my younger brother, Alec, to avoid the neighbors’ . I somehow felt ashamed. The policeman turned his car key in the car and it . We drove away from my apartment, neighbors, and my mom, them behind. The night went by very fast. One minute I’m being away from my mom, the next I’m in a policeman’s car, and now I find myself in a nursery with my brothers. For three years I lived with a very nice family with my brothers in the town of Leominster. On the third year of my at the nursery home, I met this very strange lively couple who treat us well. That moment had changed everything that was going to happen to me. A major turning point in my life when my brothers and I were adopted （收养）.
1.A. thin B. heavy C. clear D. valid （有效的）
2.A. morning B. night C. spring D. fall
3.A. mom B. neighbor C. apartment D. house
4.A. replied B. answered C. said D. heard
5.A. present B. expose C. hear D. leak （泄露）
6.A. protected B. showed C. sheltered D. accompanied
7.A. tears B. sweats C. clothes D. schoolbags
8.A. voice B. whisper C. needle D. cry
9.A. blame B. sympathize C. appreciate D. watch
10.A. gently B. gratefully C. seriously D. severely
11.A. shape B. hands C. mood D. spirits
12.A. demands B. enquiries C. looks D. questions
13.A. started up B. held up C. took up D. turned up
14.A. pulling B. hearing C. keeping D. leaving
15.A. taken B. broken C. torn D. moved
16.A. kindergarten B. school C. home D. hospital
17.A. straight B. memorable C. recent D. green
18.A. play B. stay C. quarrel D. work
19.A. so B. or C. and D. but
20.A. existed B. ended C. reacted D. occurred
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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。
Our school newspaper is looking at an editor for its English edition. The job mainly consists two parts: One is to choose English articles for we students from other newspapers, magazines or the Internet. The other is pick out articles from those written by students in our school and edit them for use.
We hope what the person can meet the following requirements: First, he is willing to devote some of his or her spare time to serve others. Second, it’s necessary for him or her to be well at both English and fine arts. Beside, the ability to use the computer is important. Those who is interested in the job, please get in touch with the Students’ Union in this week.
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假定你是高中生李华，对西方文化非常感兴趣，想在暑期去英国旅游。请你给你的英国网友戴维（David）发一封电子邮件。内容包括：1. 旅游目的；2. 旅游计划；3. 需要的帮助。注意：1.词数100左右 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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