Mr. Johnson, aged twenty-three, battled for half an hour to escape from his trapped car yesterday when it landed upside down in three feet of water. Mr. Johnson took the only escape route—through the boot (行李箱).
Mr. Johnson’s car had finished up in a ditch (沟渠) at Romney Marsin, Kent after skidding on ice and hitting a bank. “Fortunately, the water began to come in only slowly,” Mr. Johnson said, “I couldn’t force the doors because they were jammed against the walls of the ditch and dared not open the windows because I knew water would come flooding in.”
Mr. Johnson, a sweet salesman of Sitting Home, Kent, first tried to attract the attention of other motorists by sounding the horn and hammering on the roof and boot (汽车行李箱). Then he began his struggle to escape.
Later he said, “It was really a half penny that saved my life. It was the only coin I had in my pocket and I used it to unscrew(拧开…的螺丝) the back seat to get into the boot. I hammered desperately with a hammer trying to make someone hear, but no help came.”
It took ten minutes to unscrew the seat, and a further five minutes to clear the sweet samples from the boot. Then Mr. Johnson found a wrench(扳钳) and began to work on the boot lock. Fifteen minutes passed by. “It was the only chance I had. Finally it gave, but as soon as I moved the boot lid, the water and mud poured in. I forced the lid down into the mud and scrambled (move with difficulty) as the car filled up.”
His hands and arms were cut and bruised (擦伤). Mr. Johnson got to Beckett Farm nearby, where he was looked after by the farmer’s wife, Mrs. Lucy Bates. Huddled in a blanket, he said, “The thirty minutes seemed like hours.” Only the tips of the car wheels were visible(can be seen), police said last night. The vehicle had sunk into two feet of mud at the bottom of the ditch.
1.What is the best title for this newspaper article?
A.The Story of Mr. Johnson, A Sweet Salesman
B.Car Boot Serve As The Best Escape Route
C.Driver Escaped Through Car Boot
D.The Driver Survived A Terrible Car Accident
2.Which of the following objects is the most important to Mr. Johnson?
A.The hammer. B.The coin.
C.The screw. D.The horn.
3.“Finally it gave”(Paragraph 5) means that ________.
A.luckily the door was torn away in the end
B.at last the wrench went broken
C.the lock came open after all his efforts
D.the chance was lost at the last minute
4.It may be inferred from the passage that __________.
A.the ditch was along a quiet country road
B.the accident happened on a rainy cold day
C.Mr. Johnson’s car stood on its boot as it fell down
D.the police helped Mr. Johnson get out of the ditch
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Ad. 1
April fool’s party
On Friday, April 1, Inner Affair goes back to the days of funk! Classic Tunes from the 70’s and 80’s by DJs Den & Sion. 9pm till late.
Tickets: Free entrance for those in costume, otherwise 50 yuan (US$6)
Time/date: 9 pm, April 1
Place: Inner Affair, 1/F Qiankun Dasha, 6 Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District
Tel: 8454 0321
Ad. 2
Language in use
Enjoy free in house coffee, tea and beer as well as music and dancing. Practice your Chinese, make friends and have fun.
Time/date: 7 to 9 pm, March 25
Place: Language In Use Club, 2/F, Science Fortune Center, 8 Xueqing Lu, north of Xueyuan Lu, Haidian District
Ad. 3
The “worst” party
Organized by Ozone Productions, the party is set to be “the worst ever”, with the lamest music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Special prizes will be awarded to the worst dressed or for bad fashion sense.
Tickets: Free entrance
Time/date: 9 pm, April 1
Place: Pula Pula, Tianze Lu, Oriental Seven Colours Plaza, Chaoyang District
Tel: 64668575
Ad. 4
La Nuit Francaise
Again on the 2nd Thursday of the month La Nuit Francaise will be held at Le Rendezvous. The monthly event is an opportunity for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French to gather together.
The evening features three glasses of wine and canapes for participants and a special exhibition.
Time/date: 7 to 10 pm, April 14
Place: Le Rendezvous, 3 Gongti Beilu, across from the Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District Tel: 64629110
Ad. 5
Marco V
Dutch DJ Marco V drops by Banana for a gig which is supported by Hong Kong’s DJ Spark.
Marco V has been around for many years, as an inventive, style blending deejay and a successful and devoted producer. His spinning is energetic, crowd pleasing and never sees an empty dance floor. He was ranked No. 15 in this year’s international DJ MAG DJ Top100.
Tickets: 40 yuan (US$4.80) in advance, 50 yuan (US$6) at the door, both include a free drink
Time/date: 10 pm to 4 am, March 31, April 1
Place: Banana, in the lobby of the Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: 65283636
1.Which of the following is NOT true of Ad. 1 and Ad. 3?
A.The two parties will be held on the same day.
B.The two parties will be held at the same time.
C.The entrance fees of the two parties will not be charged.
D.Some old music will be played at the parties.
2.Which of the following is intended for the Chinese learners?
A.Marco V.
B.La Nuit Francaise.
C.Language in use.
D.The “worst” party.
3.We can infer that______.
A.Marco V is a newly established band
B.La Nuit Francaise may be French words
C.the “worst” party will attract a lot of college students
D.you will enjoy free drink at April fool’s party
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By the time we finished, herring(鲱鱼)covered the bottom of the boat as deep as my calves(腿肚子). For the first time in days, my father seemed happy as a herring choker(捕鲱鱼的人). Then he looked at the western sky, and his smile faded. The storms were sweeping out of Canada hard and fast. No one could predict their arrival. All fishermen feared them.
“We’re going back,” my father said. He pulled the cord and started the motor.
We were only two miles out, but the shoreline looked to me as far away as the moon. Over the distant hills, black clouds ran toward us like wild horses. We made it only halfway home before we met the storm.
The wind came first. It lifted the lake in whitecaps. The weight of the herring made us ride low in the water, and the waves broke over our bow. My father struggled to hold us on course. I’d put on my raincoat, but I had no life jacket.
Then the rain fell so hard we couldn’t see the land. The boat was filling with water. I was scared, but I saw my father sitting straight, holding the boat steady into the wind, and I felt hopeful. He didn’t look hurt at all.
I was starting to think we were going to make it. That’s when the motor died. My father pulled the cord hard, but the motor wouldn’t catch. We would go down in no time.
“Grab an oar(浆),” he cried above the wind. He always carried two oars for just such a moment. We began to pull hard. My father grunted, from pain or effort I couldn’t tell. He dug his oar into the violent lake and bowed into the wind again. With all my strength, I pulled on my own oar.
The wind pushed hard against us. Ws seemed to be fighting the anger of the whole lake. I was tired. My arms felt heavy and on fire. I didn’t know how much longer I could push that oar through the water.
As if he heard my thinking, my father called to me, “I need you, Karl. Only a little longer.”
So I kept rowing.
Just when I thought I had no more strength, I heard it. The sound of waves breaking against the shore. We moved into the shelter of our small cove and rode the swells toward the landing.
My mother rushed through the rain to greet us. “I’ve been so worried,” she said. She hugged me and then my father.
“Nothing to worry about,” he assured her. He put his hand on my shoulder. “You did well, son. How do you feel?”
Tired as I was, I managed a smile. “I feel like a herring choker.”
1.The author’s father decided to go back because______.
A.the motor didn’t work well
B.they couldn’t catch more herrings
C.the storm would arrive at any time
D.it was too cold for them to stay any longer
2.The author created a picture of ______ with the underlined sentence in Para.8.
A.a rare chance
B.a violent struggle
C.an exciting trip
D.an amazing experience
3.According to the passage, what was the main reason Karl kept rowing even though he was very tired?
A.He did not want to lose all the fish.
B.He knew the storm was about to end.
C.He knew his mother was waiting on shore.
D.He did not want to disappoint his father.
4.We can learn from the passage the author felt ______ after arriving home safe.
A.he were a real man
B.he needed his father’s praise
C.he shouldn’t have gone out to the lake
D.he would be a herring choker when he grew up
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Group–buying in China
Modeled after US hot website Groupon.com, group buying websites are now popular in China. These websites use the power of group buying to get competitive discounts (打折)for a daily deal on some best stuff to do, see, eat and buy in the cities across China. Discounts are available within just one click. Zhao lei, a software engineer in Beijing, loves the one-hour lunch break at noon, as it is the best time for him to check “today’s special” at his favorite group buying websites . Sometimes he searches for great deals at directory sites devoted to the new shopping space. Zhao spends around 800 yuan ($117.65) on group buying every month, mostly to buy food coupons (优惠劵)for eating at some nice restaurants and occasionally to find something fun to do. ‘‘I love group buying. In addition to the competitive discounts it offers, it helps me get something fun, exciting and new, and such surprises give me a reason to try something new,” he said. When he finds a really good bargain, he will send the link to friends or colleagues through MSN,QQ, or e-mail, or share the information at some social networking websites. In doing so, he often gets a certain cut off the price. At some sites, buyers are invited to leave notes about what they want to buy and the website will consider it if similar applications(申请)reach a certain number. That is how Zuo got her digital camera after waiting for two months. “It is cool. I want to buy a new digital camera for my trip to Switzerland this winter, but I never expected such cheap prices!”Zuo said.
1.We can learn from the passage that________.
A.China is the first country to start group buying
B.the price of group buying depends on the market
C.you can’t get the best you need through group buying
D.group buying is becoming popular in China
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Zhao Lei has to spend about 800 yuan on group buying per month.
B.Zhao Lei never surfs at other directory sites for group buying.
C.Zhao Lei finds it easy to do group buying.
D.Zhao Lei can’t buy food coupons to eat at a nice restaurant.
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Zhao Lei’s online purchasing life.
B.Group buying
C.The US hot websites
D.A new digital camera
4.Zhao Lei succeeded in getting a certain cut off the price by__________.
A.bargaining face to face
B.discussing with the sellers
C.providing the link to others
D.inviting others to talk about the price
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Good health is the most valuable thing a person can have, but one cannot take good health for granted. It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy. There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape: eat right food, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly.
Proper nutrition is important for good health. Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind of “fuel”(燃料).Don't eat too much food with lots of sugar and fat. Eat plenty of foods high in protein, like meat, fish, eggs and nuts. Vegetables and fruits are very important because they provide necessary vitamins and minerals. However, don't overeat. It is not helpful to be overweight.
Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important. If you don't get enough sleep, you feel tired and easily get angry. You have no energy. Over a long period of time a little amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality .Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep each night. If you do, your body will feel strong and refreshed, and your mind will be sharp.
Finally, get plenty of exercise. Exercise firms the body, strengthens the muscles, and prevents you from gaining weight. It also improves your heart and lungs. If you follow a regular exercise program, you will probably increase your life-span (寿命).Any kind of exercise is good. Most sports are excellent for keeping the body in good shapes: basketball, swimming, bicycling, running and so on are good examples. Sports are not only good for your body, but they are enjoyable and interesting, too.
If everybody were to eat the right foods, get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly, the world would be a happier and healthier place. We would all live to be much older and wiser.
1.According to the passage,_________.
A.we should always keep fit
B.if we were healthy, we could spend our days in doing things with less sleep
C.one can eat a lot to stay in good shape
D.one needn't take any exercise if he is healthy
2.In order to keep good health, ___________ .
A.we should eat a lot of sweets
B.one needs a large amount of fat
C.people should eat according to the foods nutrition
D.we must try to sleep now and then
3.Eating more and sleeping less________.
A.can keep healthy
B.is no good for you
C.gets you more energy
D.will keep your personality
4.The writer explains ________in this passage.
A.how to eat
B.the importance of doing exercise
C.how to keep healthy
D.what to eat
51．The title of the article should be___________ .
A.Eating and Exercising
B.How Vitamins Work in Man's Body
C.Staying Healthy
D.Sleeping Well
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In the world nothing is more important than health. If people took away our money, houses, cars, or even our clothes, we could still survive. 1.Then how can we keep healthy?
First of all, we should eat healthily. I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk food. 2.I only eat little meat. 3.It helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy. In addition, I think friends are an important part of one’s health. 4. I always feel better when I am with friends than when I am alone. When I am with my friends, I always laugh. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with my friends.
By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my body at a proper weight and keep healthy. By spending time with my friends, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them. 5.
A. What’s more, taking exercise is very important.
B. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.
C. I think a strong will is necessary if we want to keep fit.
D. I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruits which are full of vitamins.
E. There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthy.
F. But if our health were taken away, we could surely die.
G. Many studies show that people with few friends often get sick.
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Isalella: Mathew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world?
Mathew: Sure. I’ve picked up a few things from travelling around1.business. What’s up?
Isalella: Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn’t stop 2.(bow)! I didn’t know what to do.
Mathew: Do you bow back?
Isalella: No, I tried to shake her hands, but her hand was so limp(无力的).
Mathew: Well, Japanese typically(典型地))bow 3.greet) each other. She might4. (offend) by your strong hand-shake.
Isalella: But she was in America! Shouldn’t she have known that strong handshakes in America show 5.(confident) and respect?
Mathew: Things are different in Japan. You know, in some countries, making eye contact with others 6. (consider) rude.
Isalella: Is that why she wouldn’t look at me in the meeting?
Mathew: I think it’s7. (high) possible.
Isalella: The meeting really didn’t go down well at all. I think I need to study intercultural communication(跨文化交流))8.I have another meeting with someone from9. country.
Matthew: That’s a good idea. When you don’t know much about other cultures, even the 10.(simple) thing can offend someone.
Isalella: That’s so true. It’s great that we see eye to eye on this.
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感恩，是我们生活中永恒的话题。学会感恩，学会热爱生活，我们将会感受到更多快乐。假设你将参加主题为“感恩”的演讲比赛，请你根据以下要点写一篇英语演讲稿。要点：
1.感恩对象(父母、老师、朋友…)；
2.为何感恩；
3.如何感恩。
注意：
1.只能选择一个感恩对象；
2.词数120左右。开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数。
Good morning, everyone,
It’s a great honor to have the opportunity to be with you today. The topic of my speech is “Thank you,
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Thank you for listening.
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The Spring Festival is _____ time when Chinese people get together to eat, drink and have _____ fun with each other.
A.a; / B.a; the C.the; a D.the; /
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______ more than half of us were against the new plan, he still decided to carry it out.
A.As B.Since C.Unless D.While
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---I hear Tony ______as a lawyer. Why did he quit teaching?
---Who knows? Maybe he just wants to experience a totally different life.
A.worked B.is working
C.was working D.will have worked
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---Are you satisfied with the result ?
---Not at all. ______.
A.I must be better
B.It can’t be better
C.I could have been better
D.It couldn’t be worse
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Mary is giving me English lessons__________my teaching her Chinese.
A.exchange for B.exchange
C.in exchange for D.to exchange for
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He got up late and hurried to his office, ___________ the breakfast _________.
A.left; untouched
B.to leave; untouching
C.leaving; untouched
D.having left; untouching
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In the dark forests , some large enough to hold several English towns.
A.do many lakes lay
B.lie many lakes
C.do many lakes lie
D.many lakes lay
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The two books are _______ same size, and similar _______ content.
A.of; in B.in the; to
C.of the; in D.in; of
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The food in this restaurant can't ____ everyone, for different people have different tastes.
A.agree to B.agree on
C.agree with D.agree
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As a poet, Hai Zi used to write many romantic poems ______ people usually attach positive and hopeful meanings.
A.on which B.to which
C.with which D.in which
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Nowadays good things _____ to save wildlife in Tibet and many other places with the joint efforts of the government and society.
A.have done B.are being done
C.are doing D.will be done
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Perhaps I’m not quite fit for the job, but ________, please let me have a try.
A.somehow B.anyway C.therefore D.though
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The poor children are looking forward to _____ a Christmas present that day.
A.give B.be given C.giving D.being given
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—Why did the police _____ the crowd?
—Because the president’s car ____ in the street.
A.break down；broke down
B.break up； broke up
C.break down； broke up
D.break up；broke down
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Since 1949, the people’s living standard _______, causing a big _______ in population.
A.has been raised; rise
B.has been rose; raise
C.has raised; rise
D.has raised; rose
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With his leg lame(瘸的)and his teeth uneven, the boy almost thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world. He played with his classmates, and when asked to answer questions, he always his head without a word.
One spring, his father brought home some saplings(树苗). of his children would plant a sapling and he promised, "Whoever his sapling best shall get a favorite gift." The boy certainly wanted to get the gift. seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees, an idea him: he hoped the tree he planted would die soon. So after watering it once or twice, he never it. A few days later, he was to find it not only didn't die, but also grew some fresh . Compared with those of his brothers and sisters, his appeared greener. His father kept his , bought the little boy a gift and said he would surely become an outstanding when he grew up.
From then on, the little boy slowly became and confident. One night, he suddenly his biology teacher once said that plants grow at night. Why not go to see his tree? When he came to the courtyard, he found his father was working near his tree with a ladle(长柄勺). All of a sudden, he : his father had been secretly his small tree! He returned to his room, tears his eyes.
Decades passed. The little boy didn't become a botanist. he was elected President of the United States. His name was Franklin Roosevelt is the best nourishment (滋养品)of life. it is just a bucket of water, it can make the tree of life grow well.
1.A.ever B.seldom C.still D.often
2.A.held B.raised C.lowered D.covered
3.A.Both B.None C.One D.Each
4.A.likes B.protects C.grows D.watches
5.A.And B.So C.Before D.But
6.A.cared for B.got rid of C.occurred to D.put forward
7.A.appealed to B.took care of C.adapted to D.turned to
8.A.surprised B.frightened C.disappointed D.amused
9.A.roots B.leaves C.branches D.seeds
10.A.word B.balance C.agreement D.opinion
11.A.teacher B.gardener C.president D.botanist
12.A.satisfied B.certain C.optimistic D.independent
13.A.believed B.recalled C.repeated D.knew
14.A.generally B.hardly C.recently D.voluntarily
15.A.remembered B.understood C.wondered D.admitted
16.A.cutting B.decorating C.watering D.fertilizing
17.A.filling B.falling C.dropping D.crying
18.A.Therefore B.Besides C.Moreover D.Instead
19.A.Love B.Water C.Disability D.Father
20.A.So long as B.If only C.Now that D.Even though
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