Mr. Samuel, _______ president of our company, is now in _______ possession of many branches across China.
A. the; the B. /; /
C. a; the D. a; /
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— Martin was brave enough to dive from that 10-meter-high bridge.
— Yes. It is in his _______ to like taking risks.
A. attempt B. intention
C. nature D. quality
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As our coach often puts _______, everything is possible if we keep on.
A. it B. himself C. that D. one
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By the time the reporter arrived at the spot, the injured _______ to hospital.
A. have been taken B. had been taken
C. were taken D. would be taken
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We don’t want to _______ him as chairman of the meeting. He is not fit for the position.
A．consider B．pick
C．refer D．appoint
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—Did Linda see the traffic accident?
—No，no sooner _______ than it happened.
A. had she gone B. she had gone
C. has she gone D. she has gone
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— Is it convenient for you to have a drink together this evening?
— Sorry. That’s _______ I will be meeting an important guest at the airport.
A. because B. when C. why D. what
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Please _______ that stamp, for it is quite rare nowadays.
A. turn to B. come up to
C. attend to D. hold on to
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—_______ you write so well?
—By reading and keeping diaries every day.
A. How is it B. What is it
C. How is it that D. What is it that
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In order to improve my English, I have made it a part of my daily _______ to listen to BBC every day.
A. course B. regulation C. access D. routine
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Only by bringing in new management, I guess, _______ our hotel from bad to worse.
A. we can prevent B. we have prevented
C. can we prevent D. have we prevented
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I am not so _______ to get a new car now, for the prices have gone up.
A. eager B. curious
C. aware D. considerate
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—Where is the picture you drew the other day?
— It _______ next to the mirror on the wall.
A. is hung B. is hanged
C. was hanged D. is hanging
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— How about your picnic last Sunday?
— Everything was perfect _______ the weather.
A. in place of B. as well as
C. except for D. in case of
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—Putting on a happy face not only helps us make friends but also makes us feel better.
— _______.
A. I’d love to B. I’m with you on that
C. It’s up to you D. It’s my pleasure
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IF and WHEN often had lunch together. Their conversation always___ _ on the things they hoped to achieve and they loved to talk about them.
This particular Saturday when they met for lunch, WHEN ____ __ IF wasn’t in a great mood（心情）. After they sat at the usual table____ _ for them, WHEN asked IF, “You don’t seem your usual _____ __self?” IF replied,“Yesterday I saw a course I wanted to take, If only I ____ __ the time.”
WHEN knew exactly how IF felt and said, “I too saw a ____ __ and I’ m going to register (登记) when I get _____ __money.” WHEN then questioned IF, “what about the new job you were going to apply for?” IF answered, “I would have applied, but my _____ _ broke down. I couldn’t type my resume(简历).”
“Don’t worry. I’ve been thinking about looking for another job also, ____ ___I’ll wait and when the weather gets ____ __ I will do it then. I hate this awful weather.”
The man sitting nearby heard them talking about when this and if that. When he couldn’t ____ _ it anymore, he went to them and said, “I think I know ___ __ you could solve your problems.”
IF smiled and thought that even if he knew the ____ ___ they faced, there was no way he could help! ____ ___, IF asked the man for advice. The man said, “Your conversation reminds me of an old _____ ___: IF and WHEN were planted, and nothing _____ __.”
IF and WHEN both looked surprised and began to feel ____ __ of living their life for the “ifs” and “whens”. Finally they came to a(n) ____ ___: next time they met, there would be no “ifs” or “whens”; they would ___ _ talk about what they had _____ _!
1.A. agreed B. centered C. relied D. took
2.A. sensed B. insisted C. declared D. guessed
3.A. cleaned B. made C. ordered D. reserved
4.A. sensitive B. honest C. cheerful D. stupid
5.A. had B. spent C. seized D. valued
6.A. notice B. job C. course D. chance
7.A. lucky B. pocket C. enough D. paper
8.A. computer B. fridge C. camera D. recorder
9.A. or B. but C. for D. so
10.A. drier B. colder C. wilder D. nicer
11.A. take B. decline C. support D. watch
12.A. what B. where C. why D. how
13.A. changes B. expenses C. challenges D. possibilities
14.A. Anxiously B. Curiously C. Surprisingly D. Sadly
15.A. saying B. story C. habit D. fiction
16.A. rose B. grew C. removed D. remained
17.A. tired B. proud C. ashamed D. aware
18.A. ambition B. conclusion C. description D. agreement
19.A. even B. only C. still D. thus
20.A. discussed B. promised C. arranged D. accomplished
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When I was in the third grade, I was picked to be the princess（公主）in the school play. For weeks my mother had helped me practice my lines. But once on stage, every word disappeared from my head. Then my teacher told me she had written a narrator’s（解说者的）part for the play, and asked me to change roles. Though I didn’t tell my mother what had happened that day, she sensed my unhappiness and asked if I wanted to take a walk in the yard.
It was a lovely spring day. We could see dandelions（蒲公英）popping(突然出现) through the grass in bunches, as if a painter had touched our landscape with bits of gold. I watched my mother carelessly bend down by one of the bunches. “I think I am going to dig up all these weeds,” she said. “From now on, we’ll have only roses in this garden.”
“But I like dandelions,” I protested. “All flowers are beautiful-even dandelions!”
My mother looked at me seriously. “Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn’t it?” She asked thoughtfully. I nodded. “And that is true of people, too,” she added.
When I realized that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry and told her the truth.
“But you will be a beautiful narrator,” she said, reminding me of how much I loved to read stories aloud to her.
Over the next few weeks, with her continuous encouragement, I learned to take pride in the role. The big day finally came. A few minutes before the play, my teacher came over to me. “Your mother asked me to give this to you,” she said, handing me a dandelion. After the play, I took home the flower, laughing that I was perhaps the only person who would keep such a weed(野草).
1.he girl did not play the role of the princess mainly because .
A. she felt nervous on the stage
B. she lost her interest in that role
C. she preferred the role of the narrator
D. she had difficulty memorizing her words
2.Why did the mother suggest a walk in the garden?
A. To remove the dandelions.
B. To enjoy the garden scene.
C. To have a talk with her daughter.
D. To help her daughter recite the words.
3.. What is the main idea of the story?
A. Everybody can find his or her own way to success.
B. Everybody has his or her own value in the world.
C. Everybody should learn to play different roles.
D. Everybody has some unforgettable memory.
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Researchers are placing robotic dogs（机器狗）in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old people’s depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction. “No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated（刺激）,”Edwards points out. “The problem is how we promote（使……成为现实）that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”
In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner.
“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady, “When I’m watching TV, he’ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”
The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.
“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry(毛皮的).” Beck says. “But it’s amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.”
“Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters’ blood pressure, oxygen levels, or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older people’s minds.”
1.The purpose of Beck and Edwards’ study is to__________.
A. understand human-animal relationship
B. make lonely old people’s life better
C. find the causes of old people’s loneliness
D. promote the animal-assisted research
2. In the research, the old people are asked to__________.
A. note the activities of AIBOs
B. keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks
C. record their feelings and activity
D. analyze the collected information
3. What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?
A. It is easier to keep at home.
B. It can help the disabled people.
C. It responds to all the human orders.
D. It can watch TV with its owner.
4. The author seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may__________.
A. cure certain diseases
B. keep old people active
C. change people’s beliefs
D. look more like real dogs
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Some children are natural-born bosses. They have a strong need to make decisions, manage their environment, and lead rather than follow. Stephen Jackson, a Year One student, “operates under the theory of what’s mine is mine and what’s yours is mine,” says his mother. “The other day I bought two new Star Wars light sabers(剑). Later, I saw Stephen with the two new ones while his brother was using the beat-up ones.”
“Examine the extended family, and you’ll probably find a bossy grandparent, aunt, uncle or cousin in every generation. It’s an inheritable trait,” says Russell Barkley, a professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. Other children who may not be particularly bossy can gradually gain dominance（支配地位）when they sense their parents are weak, hesitant, or in disagreement with each other.
Whether it’s inborn nature or developed character at work, too much control in the hands of the young isn’t healthy for children or the family. Fear is at the root of a lot of bossy behavior, says family psychologist John Taylor. Children, he says in his book From Defiance to Cooperation, “have secret feelings of weakness” and “a desire to feel safe.” It’s the parents’ role to provide that protection.
When a “boss child” doesn’t learn limits at home, the stage is set for a host of troubles outside the family. The overly willful and unbending child may have trouble obeying teachers or coaches, for example, or trouble keeping friends. It can be pretty lonely as the top dog if no one likes your bossy ways.
“I see more and more parents giving up their power,” says Barkley, who has studied bossy behavior for more than 30 years. “They bend too far because they don’t want to be as strict as their own parents were. But they also feel less confident about their parenting skills. Their kids, in turn, feel more anxious.”
1. Bossy children like Stephen Jackson .
A. make good decisions
B. show self-centeredness
C. lack care from others
D. have little sense of fear
2.. The study on bossy behavior implies that parents .
A. should give more power to their children
B. should be strict with their children
C. should not be so anxious about their children
D. should not set limits for their children
3. Bossy children may probably become .
A. relaxed B. skillful
C. hesitant D. lonely
4. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How bossy behavior can be controlled.
B. How we can get along with bossy children.
C. What leads to children’s bossy behavior.
D. What effect bossy behavior brings about.
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Italian Lakes and Greek Islands（12Days)
Prices starting from $1，999
Your tour begins in Milan, Italy, and moves on to the pretty Italian Lake District and the attractive resort（胜地）of Stresa, your home for two nights. Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home away from home for your 7-night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean. The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment（娱乐）areas and very good living conditions. It will take you to the places of your dreams.
You’ll spend 4 days touring Greek cities you’ve always heard about. In Katakolon, you will have the only unguided tour to nearby Olympia on the whole journey. Then with a local guide you will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, which is often related to the story of the lost city of Atlantis, and Mykonos, a wonderful island with beautiful beaches.
Your journey ends in Verona, home of the love story Romeo and Juliet, with a fun-filled farewell dinner—a perfect ending to a pleasant journey.
12Day, 25Meals: 10Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9Dinners
Day 1 Overnight flight to Italy
Day 2-3 Regina Palace, Stresa, Italy
Day 4-10 Costa Victoria（Costa cruises）
Day 11 Hotel Leopardi, Verona, Italy
Day 12 Leave for home
Please Note:
| Leaving date | Price for one person |
| April 7 | ＄2, 099 |
| June 2 | ＄2, 199 |
| October 6 | ＄2, 099 |
| November 3 | ＄1, 999 |
1. How is the journey planned?
A. It starts and ends in Italy.
B. It starts and ends in Greece.
C. It starts in Italy and ends in Greece.
D. It starts in Greece and ends in Italy.
2. What can be inferred from the travel plan?
A. The price may get lower than those in the plan.
B. The prices include three meals a day.
C. The price is the highest in summer.
D. The prices include entertainment service.
3. What does the underlined part “the Costa Victoria” most probably refer to?
A. A famous hotel. B. A beautiful resort.
C. A comfortable ship. D. A long-distance bus.
4. Tourists will travel on their own in .
A. Stresa B. Olympia
C. Mykonos D. Verona
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Health is the most important thing in the world．Nothing is more important than health．If we take away our money, houses, cars or even our clothes, we can still survive． 1. That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly．
How can we keep healthy？In order to eat healthily, I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk foods． 2. Meanwhile, I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitamins．
3. Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body．Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy．
What’s more, 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． On the other hand, doing exercise is very important．
B． There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthy．
C． Many studies show that people with a range of social contacts don’t get sick．
D． But if our health was taken away, it is certain that we would surely die．
E． I only eat little meat．
F． So I think a strong will is necessary if we want to keep healthy．
G． Some people appear fat because they often eat too much．
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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。
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2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Three years ago, I became a student in a ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the shabby campus and the poorly-equipped classroom, I found the teachers patient but considerate．Besides, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in class．I decide to make the best use for it. I worked hardly and got along well my teachers and classmates．Whenever I had difficulties, they were always helpful. Soon, I became one of the top student in my class, what greatly increased my confidence and I got more motivated．My experience tells me that it is not what you are given but that how you use it that determines who you are．
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假定你是李华，你所喜爱的Global Mirror周报创刊五周年之际征集读者意见．请你依据以下内容给主编写封信，内容主要包括：
1．说明你是该报的忠实读者
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注意：
1．词数100左右，开头语己为你写好；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Editor-in-Chief,
Congratulations on the 5th anniversary of Global Mirror!
Sincerely yours,
Li Hua
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