Have you ever had a science class that you look forward to? It doesn’t happen often. But when you have a teacher like Mrs. Field, it’s more than a science class. It’s a science class where learning is easy and fun. There is no getting down to a huge textbook or listening to a teacher about something you don’t care about.
My experience with Mrs. Field didn’t start with science class, but with her as my tutor. I was always a weak reader and wasn’t getting any better. My parents told me I needed to be tutored. One day after school, I went into the library with my mom for my first tutoring time. I had no idea who was tutoring me. My mom practically had to drag me into the library. The first thing we did was to play a game to get to know each other and get rid of the awkwardness. We didn’t even play a reading game.
We also went around the library and I got to pick out a book I wanted to read. She didn’t make me read a boring textbook about something I didn’t care about. I didn’t even pick a book. I picked out a magazine about remote control cars. I thought to myself, how bad could it be? To my surprise, She told me even though I was reading a magazine, I was still reading. After the first magazine, she picked out a book she liked. I would read a chapter and then she would read a chapter to me, in this way I didn’t have to read for long periods of time.
As I got better and faster at reading, I was able to read two chapters in the same amount of time, which used to take me to read one chapter.
Reading is one of the most important things in high school and college to be successful. If it were not for her, I would not be the reader I am today !
1. The writer tutored by Mrs. Field because____________.
A. he was too shy to talk with others.
B. he found science fun but hard.
C. he was eager to learn science.
D. he lacked the skills of reading.
2. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that __________.
A. the writer knew Mrs. Field very well
B. the writer was unwilling to be tutored
C. the writer felt awkward to read in the library
D. the writer went to the library to play a reading game
3. At the library, the writer __________.
A. chose any book he was interested in
B. played a reading game with Mrs. Field
C. was asked to read one chapter after another
D. had to read textbooks rather than magazines
4.What’s the author’s feeling about Mrs. Field according to the last paragraph?
A. unsatisfied B. worried
C. grateful D. regretful
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If you're not a fan of KFC's famous Double Down hot dog, don't worry! KFC in the UK is developing a new treat: an edible coffee cup.
The product is still in the trial stage and not yet available for purchase, but according to a KFC news report, the treat is made from a unique biscuit, wrapped in sugar paper, and lined with a layer of heat-resistant white chocolate, which helps keep the coffee hot. As you drink the coffee in the cup, the white chocolate lining will begin to melt slowly, and the biscuit begins to soften.
But it doesn't end there --- the cups are not only edible, they also have a pleasant smell. KFC partnered with The Robin Collective, an experimental food company, to make the cups with coconut sun cream, freshly cut grass and wild flowers scents. According to the news report, that's because the scents arouse the positive memories we associate with warm weather, sunshine and summer holidays. Sounds ... delicious?
A manager at KFC said, “We have been experimenting with the edible packaging in limited quantities to see if it could be a popular product in the market. We believe if our customers occasionally like to have their cake and eat it, why wouldn’t they want to have their cup and eat it instead! ”
The edible cups will only be available in the UK when it comes out. According to a spokesperson for KFC, there are at present no plans to bring it to the U.S. yet.
1.The cup is lined with a layer of white chocolate to_________.
A. make the cup smell delicious
B. prevent the heat giving off soon
C. help the cup look beautiful
D. keep the biscuit tasting soft
2.What does KFC do with the new product in its trial stage?
A. Promote it by adding different scents.
B. Sell it at a lower price in the US first.
C. Invite customers to eat it for free.
D. Test it in the market in small quantities.
3.Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The cup not only tastes good but also smells delicious.
B. The cup is developed with the help of The Robin Collective
C. Customers all over the world can soon try the edible cup.
D. The cup is made from biscuit, sugar paper and chocolate.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A. KFC’s new product---Edible coffee cups
B. A new treat---Coffee cups and positive memories
C. Coffee cups made from biscuits and chocolate
D. The development of KFC company in the UK
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Researchers in the US say they might have discovered how to fight against and even reverse some processes of ageing, at least in mice. Injecting the blood of young mice into the older ones improved their brainpower, a study found. Scientists at Stanford University plan to carry out trials in people in the hope that new treatments for dementia(痴呆症) can be developed.
“There are factors present in blood from young mice that can recharge an old mouse’s brain so that it functions more like a younger one,”says Dr. Tony from Stanford University School of medicine. In the study published in Nature Medicine, mice aged 18 months were given injections of the blood taken from mice aged 3 months. The injected mice performed better on memory tests than mice of the same age that had not been given the blood. Dr. Tony said it was not known whether the same was true of humans, but a trial was planned.
A research center in UK said the treatment restored certain aspects of learning and memory in mice, but was of unknown importance to humans. The research, while very interesting, did not test the type of brain damage that was seen in dementia, which is not a necessary consequence of ageing.
Meanwhile, two similar studies by a separate team have thrown more light on how young blood may benefit the old, in mice at least. A substance in the blood of mice previously shown to have an anti-ageing effect on heart muscle also improved brain cells, according to a Harvard team. The research, published in Science, found the blood factors encouraged the growth of brain cells in old mice, and restored their sense of smell. The same chemical also improved muscle power of aged mice, the researchers found.
1. The underlined word in paragraph 1 probably means _________.
A. change B. destroy
C. speed D. increase
2. Scientists in the US will test the discovery in humans with the aim of __________.
A. proving the possibility to live longer.
B. showing the importance of scientific research.
C. publishing the study in Nature Medicine.
D. treating an age-related disease successfully.
3.According to the studies, the blood from young mice benefits the old in certain ways except in_________.
A. memory B. muscle power
C. fur color D. brain cells
4.What’s the author’s attitude to the anti-ageing studies?
A. supportive B. objective
C. negative D. doubtful
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Once school is out for the summer, students can begin their vacation trips in the great state of New Hampshire. Here are some low budget destinations.
Cannon Mountain
It is not only the well-known oldest ski area in the US, but a top summer destination. The site offers views of the attractions of NH’s Old Man of the Mountain, and the nests of eagles from the surrounding mount. You can treat yourselves to not only the small train ride, but a walk through the US ski museum and a hike along the small road. Feel free to choose a picnic lunch, or eat in the hotel. To comfortably enjoy the Cannon Mountain trip, plan to bring $20 per person in your group.
Mount Washington Auto Road
No trip to New Hampshire is complete without taking a drive up to the Mount Washington Auto Road. At $28 per vehicle and driver, plus $8 for each adult, you can arrive at the mountain top. You can start your trip to the highest top in the northeast, where you can spend a day climbing the rocks, exploring the weather station and the hiker rest area.
Cruising on Lake Winnipesaukee
Lake Winnipesaukee offers seasonal trips on the largest lake in New Hampshire. Summer cruises are designed for all the visitors, from plants tours and houses visiting to evening dinner cruises. Tickets change from $15 to $123 depending on the number of visitors and the season.
Prescott Park Arts Festival
Since 1974, the Prescott Park Arts Festival in Portsmouth has been hosting a free theater experience in the lovely river side Prescott Park. Past performances have included Annie, Shrek the Musical, and other plays. These community theater programs are a delight. And they run from June to August, with both evening shows and afternoon concerts.
1.what can we learn about Cannon Mountain?
A. It is the oldest ski area in the world.
B. A small train ride is available there.
C. Tourists have to take their food there.
D. There are nests of eagles on the mount.
2.How much should you pay if you drive to Mount Washington Auto Road together with your parents?
A. $ 28 B. $36 C. $44 D. $52
3. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Summer cruises are more expensive in the busy season.
B. The Prescott Park Arts Festival lasts for a month every year.
C. Tourists can dine in the hotel for free in the Cannon Mountain.
D. Tourists can explore the weather station in the Cannon Mountain.
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
___1.____ Most start with small talk on a random day. Asking about the homework in class or complaining about your tired legs after playing in a soccer game, you found your best pal by accident. The following is a four-step guide to making small talk.
1. Getting started
Begin by talking about the surroundings, such as the weather outside or the room you are in. _____2._____.
2. Looking for topics
At this point, you and your conversation partner need to find common ground. This is a good time to ask questions or to refer back to things you’ve said or heard earlier. ____3.____The other person is probably just thinking of something to say.
3. Expanding the topic
The goal is to keep the conversation going. At every stage, you should be careful not to talk too much. But don’t let the other person dominate (支配) the conversation either. ____4._____
4. Ending politely
When ending a conversation, let the person know you’ll be leaving soon, express appreciation for the conversation and set the stage for a future conversation. For example, you could say, “I really must be going soon, but I had a great time chatting with you. ____5.___ Here’s my phone number. Call or text me if you know of any other movies you think I might enjoy.”
A. Don’t worry if it gets quiet.
B. How did your friendships begin?
C. Small talk is where all your relationships begin.
D. It’s important to mention something about yourself.
E. I really liked hearing your opinion about that new movie.
F. The purpose is to show the other person that you are willing to make a conversation.
G. If that starts to happen, mention something about yourself when he or she takes a breath
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完形填空
Ten-year-old Cara Turner loves the giant saltwater pond on her grandparents’ farm. When her grandfather Tom Turner bought the land 15 years earlier, he stocked the pond with fishes._____ in winter, Tom _____ regularly visit the 5.5-acre pond to feed the fishes. One afternoon, _____ the sun melted toward the horizon, Tom _____ to head home from the pond. _____, he was unable to put one foot in front of the other and then ____ backward into the pond’s deep water. When he didn’t _____immediately, Cara jumped in. It was too deep to touch the _____. With one hand, Cara grabbed the bank. With the other, she _____ for her grandfather.
Tom had _____ a stroke（中风）the year before. Now Cara wondered if he had _____again. She grabbed her grandfather’s head, pulled his face out of the water and then pulled him up onto the solid ground. The winter sun almost disappeared, and they were both shaking _____ the coldness. Cara knew she would have to get Tom to _____first, a quarter mile away. But sixty feet from the car, Tom fell. From there, he crawled(爬), _____ himself under a gate, to the car. Caro helped him into the passenger’s side and then got into the driver’s seat. “I used to sit on my dad’s lap and watch him_____,” said Cara. Although she felt _____, she pushed on the gas and drove toward the nearest hospital _____her grandmother Esca was to meet them.
Tom spent six days _____ in the hospital from a stroke. Since the accident, he has _____going to the pond alone. “If Cara hadn’t helped, she might not have a grandpa _____,” said Esca.
1.A. Even B. If C. Thus D. But
2.A. should B. could C. might D. would
3.A. because B. though C. as D. since
4.A. turned over B. turned back C. turned up D. turned out
5.A. Once in a while B. As a result C. By all means D. All of a sudden
6.A. fell B. jumped C. rolled D. dived
7.A. hurt B. surface C. wake D. sink
8.A. bottom B. bank C. water D. pond
9.A. waited B. cared C. reached D. looked
10.A. felt B. seen C. stood D. suffered
11.A. that B. one C. everything D. something
12.A. from B. to C. of D. through
13.A. the farm B. the gate C. the car D. the house
14.A. devoting B. rushing C. carrying D. dragging
15.A. drive B. sing C. dance D. play
16.A. relaxed B. nervous C. satisfied D. embarrassed
17.A. when B. which C. where D. that
18.A. recovering B. treating C. struggling D. experiencing
19.A. continued B. agreed C. managed D. stopped
20.A. after all B. any more C. at least D. any better
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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。
He was a professor. At the age of 90, he still worked eight hours every day regardless 1. the weather.
His secretary said: “He was extremely old, but he forced himself to walk from his living place to the office through two blocks. 2. would take him an hour to do so, but he insisted because it made him get a sense of 3. (succeed).”
One day, a university student 4. (step) out of his office with a pile of books. He complained: “He always answers my questions with just a yes or no. However, he always gives me dozens of books and suggests me 5. (find) the answer on my own.”
By chance, the professor knew 6. the student complained about. He explained to him with a smile: “This is the method I have learnt---the 7. (hard) you work independently, the better solutions you will find. If you can make full use of the books, you will 8. (probable) become a good lawyer in the future.”
This 90-year-old man was Pound, 9. was the president of Law College of Harvard. He believed “all slopes are easy 10. ( go)”, of which he often reminded his students.
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短文改错
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，每句中最多两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加: 在此处加一个漏词符号（∧），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: 在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意: 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。
Since my childhood, libraries had played an important role in my life. When I was a pupil, I regarded on my every trip to the school library as an adventure. I enjoyed my stay at the library when I could read various book I was interested in. It was for this reason why I decided to volunteer at a library. At first I had difficulty remember where each book should be shelved, and I got used to doing so soon with the help of a kind librarian. Working in the library might seem bored for most people. However, it was rewarding experience for me. It not only developed my ability to read, but also help me make a contribution to society.
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书面表达
假定你是李华，得知你的美国笔友Jack由于父母工作的需求，刚刚转入一所新的学校，面对陌生的学习环境，他特别不适应，觉得孤独，焦虑。请你给他写一封邮件，表达你对此事的看法，并提出两到三个切实可行的建议,帮助他尽早适应新环境。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack，
I’m very sorry to hear that you feel lonely and anxious because you have just moved and studied in a new school.
Yours,
Lihua
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