----I’m afraid I can’t satisfy my mother’s demand in my study.
----________. Things may not be as bad as you think.
A．Turn up B．Cheer up C．Make up D．Hurry up
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The blind boy has _____ gift for hearing the slightest sound in _____ distance.
A．a ; 不填 B．the ; the C．the ; 不填 D．a ; the
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My brother preferred to sleep at home rather than _______ for a picnic with his friends.
A．go B．going C．to go D．gone
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With so many hungry children seated round the table, the food disappeared ______.
A．in time B．at a time C．in no time D．on time
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____ Barbara Jones offers to her fans is honesty and happiness.
A．Which B．What C．That D．Whom
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______ wants to stay in a hotel has to pay their own way.
A．Anyone B．The one C．Whoever D．No matter who
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—_____ you _____ the sitting room?
—Yes. It is 7 meters long and 4.5 meters wide.
A．Can; measure B．Are; measuring C．Would; measure D．Have; measured
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That man in the corner of the restaurant ______ be Mr. Lee, for he went to Australia yesterday.
A．can’t B．need C．must D．won’t
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It was almost midnight when a fire _____ in the neighborhood.
A．blocked out B．turned out C．broke out D．died out
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The news _____ the prime minister will pay a visit to our school next week has been confirmed.
A．when B．whether C．why D．that
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_____ John won a gold medal in the English competition really excited his family.
A．That B．when C．which D．what
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Most of the evidence was destroyed in the fire. _____, it would be almost impossible to prove Jim guilty.
A．Anyhow B．However C．Besides D．Thus
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The old lady likes to keep things in the house, _____ throw them away, though many are useless.
A．more than B．but also C．as if D．rather than
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It still remains a question _____ life exists on any other planet in the solar system.
A．why B．whether C．how D．where
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Water, _____ we cannot live, exists in the form of liquid, gas or solid.
A．from which B．on which C．without which D．by which
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Dad was not only my best friend, but my compass (指南针). While he was alive, he 36 me with his actions and advice. He taught me one important 37 : “Believe in yourself.”
If there was one phrase my dad 38 liked to hear, it was “I can’t.” He never got to finish high school and 39 two jobs to support his large family, 40 he never complained. Through education and years of hard work, my dad became an excellent journalist.
When I was in high school, I had a 41 time with math. He tried to help me, but I 42 struggled. So my math teacher suggested I meet with him at 7:00 each morning before school for 43 help. I told Dad, “That’s 44 ! I’m tired! I can’t do that!” He replied, “You’re doing it. I’ll send you to school.” Every morning at 6:45, we’d leave the 45 . Despite (尽管) working 12 hours every day, Dad never once 46 driving me to school.
After months of 47 , I was facing the final exam. I was so 48 . On the day of the final, my dad hugged me and said, “Luke, 49 yourself. You can do it.” His words made me realize I needed to trust in my 50 and in the hours of work I’d 51 . When I got my 52 proudly, the first person I called was my father. He cried, “Yes! You deserved it!”
Even now, whenever I 53 that a task is too much for me, I think back to that exam. No matter how 54 something is, if you’re willing to work, you can succeed. I’m forever 55 to Dad for that lesson.
1. A．understood B．forgave C．guided D．impressed
2. A．history B．lesson C．skill D．language
3. A．always B．almost C．ever D．never
4. A．took B．lost C．left D．finished
5. A．so B．or C．but D．and
6. A．good B．free C．terrible D．short
7. A．still B．nearly C．hardly D．probably
8. A．real B．practical C．immediate D．extra
9. A．wonderful B．crazy C．expensive D．necessary
10. A．house B．school C．office D．farm
11. A．suggested B．risked C．enjoyed D．missed
12. A．meeting B．testing C．learning D．interviewing
13. A．excited B．nervous C．happy D．shocked
14. A．stand for B．hold back C．believe in D．look after
15. A．teacher B．luck C．time D．ability
16. A．wasted B．ignored C．picked up D．put in
17. A．answer B．grade C．pay D．gift
18. A．hope B．forget C．worry D．promise
19. A．different B．important C．hard D．interesting
20. A．grateful B．sorry C．polite D．useful
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Dana Cummings was in his thirties before he first went surfing. But, even more interesting is that Dana Cummings chose to learn the sport after losing a leg in a car accident. Now, nine years later, he helps other disabled (伤残的) people learn how to ride the waves in AmpSurf.
On the coast of Maine, he is working with 27-year-old Matthew Fish, who is partly blind. Cummings takes hold of Fish and leads him into the ocean. The surfboard floats next to them. Fish lies on the surfboard. He tries to stand up on it. After a few attempts (尝试) he is up and riding all the way back to land. “That was exciting,” Fish says.
A car accident in 2002 took Dana Cummings’ leg. He says the crash changed him more than just physically. “Losing my leg made me realize how precious (珍贵的) life is and get off the couch and start living. I do more things now than I ever did before. Next week I am going to compete in a contest in Hawaii,” Dana says.
One year later Dana Cummings formed AmpSurf. AmpSurf is a group that volunteers to hold surfing classes and events for people with all kinds of disabilities.
Recently, AmpSurf took its training programs to the East Coast. Eleven students attended the class in Maine. They came from all over the northeastern United States.
Dana Cummings thinks AmpSurf can change the way a disabled person thinks. “Most people with disabilities consider himself or herself unlucky and useless, but we want them to see what they can do. Who cares you lose your leg or you are blind, whatever? Have fun. Just enjoy life. Take the most advantage of it you can,” Dana says.
1.Matthew Fish thinks learning to ride the waves is _____.
A．boring B．easy C．interesting D．difficult
2.When did Dana Cummings set up AmpSurf according to the text?
A．In 2002. B．In 2003. C．In 2008. D．In 2011.
3.According to Dana Cummings, AmpSurf can _____.
A．ease the physical pain of the disabled
B．help the disabled learn to get used to their life
C．change the attitude of the disabled towards life
D．make the disabled pay more attention to their disabilities
4.the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to ________.
A．your leg B．your eye C．life D．change
5.What is the best title for the text?
A．Dana Cummings — a great surfer
B．AmpSurf — a training group
C．How to learn to live with disabilities
D．Disabled surfers ride the waves
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I’m trying to be a writer, but I can’t even start. What should I do?
Abraham, Nebraska
There are many ways to come up with ideas, one of which is to write down a list of your experiences, as well as things from your imagination. When you want to write, look in the notebook for ideas.
Books for writers often have good suggestions, too. One we like is Spilling Ink: A Yong Writer’s Handbook by Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter. Perhaps your library has it.
My classmates keep asking about a new movie I’ve seen. But I don’t want to spoil it for them. What should I do?
Corinne (by e-mail)
You could ask your classmates whether they are sure they want to know and if they insist, go ahead and tell them. You may be able to give them a general idea of the movie without revealing details of the ending.
I’m going to a soccer camp for youth, but I’m not sure if I’m good at soccer or if I’ll make friends.
Louise, New Hampshire
Soccer camp is for people who share an interest in the sport. No matter what a person’s ability is at the beginning, it’s likely that everyone will leave camp with improved skills.
Sharing a common interest may make conversations easier. Smile, be friendly, and have a sense of humor. Before long, you may find that you’ve made some good friends.
Someone invited me to a birthday party. When I got there, kids were doing stuff I’m not interested in, like watching scary movies. I told them my mom would pick me up, so I just left. Was I rude for doing that?
Sam (by e-mail)
You just did the right thing and that isn’t being rude.
We hope you’ll talk with your parents about this. They’re probably proud of what you did. They may have other suggestions for you, too. Talk about different situations that might come up and what would be the best way to handle (处理) them.
1.Who is interested in Spilling Ink: A Yong Writer’s Handbook?
A．Corinne. B．Louise. C．Abraham. D．Sam.
2.What can we learn about the soccer camp?
A．The practice is hard but interesting.
B．It is difficult to make friends in the camp.
C．The camp only wants people who are new to soccer.
D．One’s skills can be improved when leaving the camp.
3.The answer to Sam’s question shows what Sam did is _____.
A．funny B．strange C．foolish D．smart
4.According to the passage, you can make friends by the following means EXCEPT _________.
A．keeping smiling B．Being humorous
C．Changing your habits D．Being friendly to others
5.This purpose of the text is to _____.
A．give advice B．tell stories C．find friends D．share interests
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The earth is the only planet that scientists are certain has life .What does the earth have that the other planets don’t ? For one thing , the earth has just the right temperature . As the third planet from the sun , the earth seems to be just the right distance away . The planets that are closer to the sun are so hot that their surfaces bake in the sun . The farthest planets are cold balls .
When the earth developed— which scientists believe may have happened about billions of years ago , many gases covered the earth . The gases caused the earth to be hot . But something wonderful happened . The temperature was just right for thick clouds to form . It rained very hard for a very long time . This gave the earth its oceans . Water made it possible for plants to grow . The plants created oxygen in the atmosphere . Oxygen is the gas that humans and animals breathe .
Only one other planet in the solar system seems to be something like the earth . That planet is Mars . Mars is smaller than the earth , and it is quite a bit cooler . But it is not too cold for humans . On some days , the temperatures are as cold as a winter day in the northern United States . If you wore a special spacesuit , you could walk around on Mars . You would have to bring your own air to breathe , though . The air on Mars is too thin to breathe . Mars has the largest volcano in the solar system . It is sixteen miles high . The highest volcano on the earth is five miles high . The most unexpected sight on Mars is dried-up river beds . Scientists believe that Mars was once much wetter that it is now . Does this mean there could have been living things on Mars ? Scientists are not sure , but there has been no sign so far .
1.It is the ________ on the earth that makes life possible .
A．temperature B．water C．oxygen D．temperature , water and oxygen
2.The underlined phrase “ the third planet ” means ________ .
A．the sun B．the earth C．the moon D．Mars
3.Which planet in the solar system is most like the earth ?
A．Mars . B．Moon . C．Sun . D．Mars and Moon .
4.Which of the following is TRUE ?
A．The earth has a history of about 4 million years .
B．There is no air on Mars .
C．The largest volcano on Mars is over three times higher than the highest one on the earth
D．Scientists believe there are living things on Mars .
5.The best title for the passage should be ________ .
A．Living Things on Our Earth B．The Moon
C．Living Things on the Moon D．Mars Is Most Like the Earth
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Driving in Canada is similar to driving in many parts of the United States. Distances and speeds, however, are posted in kilometers per hour and some signs, particularly in Quebec, may only be in French.
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum (最大限度的) speed limit in Canada is 50km/hr in cities and 80km/hr on highways. On rural highways, the posted speed limit may be 100km/hr. It is not allowed to take automobile radar detectors (汽车雷达检测器) into Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and the Yukon. Seat belt use is required by law for all passengers, and child car seats must be used by children under 40 pounds. Some provinces require drivers to keep their vehicles’ headlights on during the day and some have banned (禁止) driving while using a hand-held cell phone. Motorcycles cannot share a lane (车道), and safety helmets for motorcycle riders and passengers are necessary. Running a red light is a serious crime throughout Canada and drivers are advised to stop before starting when a light turns green.
Winter travel can be dangerous due to heavy snowfalls and icy conditions. Some roads and bridges are often closed in winter. Snow tires are required in some provinces. Travelers should also be careful about animals while driving at night in rural areas.
Highway 401, from Detroit to Montreal, is one of the busiest highways in North America. It has been the scene of many deadly traffic accidents due to sudden and severe weather changes, high rates of speed, and heavy truck traffic. Thus drivers should be alert while travelling here.
Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information and tips . Also, we suggest that you visit the website of Canada’s national authority responsible for road safety.
1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A．All signs on the roads in Quebec are in English.
B．Automobile radar detectors are allowed to be used in Manitoba.
C．Passengers may choose not to wear seat belts while in a car in Canada.
D．The speed of cars in Canadian cities should be less than 50km/hr.
2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned that have led to deadly accidents on Highway 401?
A．Bad weather B．Drunk driving C．High speed D．Heavy traffic
3.The underlined word “alert” in Paragraph 4 could best be replaced by _____.
A．careful B．relaxed C．nervous D．pleased
4.What is the best title for the text?
A．Different traffic rules in Canada .
B．Tips for traveling by car in Canada .
C．Special rules for driving in Canada .
D．Traffic safety and road conditions in Canada .
5.This passage is mainly written for the _________.
A．drivers in Canada B．Drivers in America
C．Traffic police in Canada D．Traffic police in America
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根据句意及首字母或汉语提示，写出各句中所缺单词的正确形式。（每空一词，共10分）
1.As you go up a mountain, you have to overcome the earth’s g________ which pulls you down.
2.The m________ leaf has become the most important symbol of Canada since the national flag was introduced in 1965.
3.The little girl was t________ at the thought of being left alone at home and cried.
4.He went to the United States in the 1980s and s________ down there.
5.Don’t leave matches or cigarettes on the table w________ reach of little children.
6.How quickly a fuel burns depends on how well it is mixed with ________(氧气) or air.
7.The policemen were sent to find the black box because it showed why the plane had________
(坠毁).
8.The idea ________(存在) only in the minds of us young people today.
9.This problem is only ________(稍微) difficult so I can work out.
10.They claimed that when they were ________(包围) by the gang they acted in self-defense.
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根据句中所给汉语，完成下列句子。（每空一词，每空0.5分，共10分）
1.我们必须找到方法以阻止有毒气体污染空气.
Ways must be found to ________ poisonous gas ________ ________ _________.
2.这对夫妇靠微薄的收入养大了孩子，现在轮到他们的孩子来照顾年迈的父母了。
The couple brought up their children on a small income. Now _______ _______ _______
________, they should look after their elder parents.
3.火星上有没有生命还不确定。
_______ is uncertain ________ ________ ________ life on Mars.
4.既然你已经拿到了驾照，为什么不自己开车呢?
_______ _____ you have got your license, _______ ______ drive the car yourself?
5.我正在街上徘徊，这时我突然看见了一家裁缝店。
I was wandering through the street ________ I _________ ________ ________ a tailor’s shop.
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英语老师让同学们准备一份在课堂上展示假期旅游收获的旅游演讲报告。假如你刚从九寨沟归来，请根据下列提示写一篇120词左右的英语演讲报告，介绍该景点并谈谈你的参观感受。
九寨沟位于四川省西北部，因沟内九个藏族村寨而得名。这里年均气温6-14℃，冬无严寒，夏季凉爽，自然景色四季各异，兼有湖泊、瀑布、雪山、森林之美，被誉为“童话世界”。这里还有220多种鸟类以及许多濒危动物，如大熊猫、金丝猴等。
参考词汇：九寨沟Jiuzhai Valley，大熊猫the giant panda, 金丝猴the golden monkey
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