--Did you enjoy yourself yesterday?
--Yes. As you saw, ________ party went on in____________ most pleasant atmosphere.
A. the; a B. the; the C. a; the D. a; a
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– I like TV series. How about you?
-- _____ I’d prefer entertainment programs.
A. I don’t think so. B. I don’t care. C. They’re so interesting. D. They’re not my cup of tea.
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The students were advised to try a different ________ to solving the complex maths problem.
A. approach B. means C. method D. way
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--Which coat would you prefer, sir?
--I’11 take___________, to have a change sometimes.
A. all them B. them all C. both them D. them both
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I told you that you shouldn't waste your time playing the computer games,_____________?
A. didn't I B. did I C. should you D. shouldn't you
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_______ not to drive after drinking, some drivers are still trying their luck, which is really dangerous.
A. Being reminded B. To remind C. Having reminded D. Reminded
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Staying one day in a Shangri-la Hotel costs _______ renting a house in my hometown for a month.
A. as much as three times B. three times the price of
C. as many three times as D. the three times price of
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He didn’t seem to mind_____________ TV while he was trying to study
A. them to watch B. that they watch
C. their watching D. watching
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—Tony, you must have noticed the student who broke the window.
—I’m sorry. I _______ attentively.
A. studied B. was studying
C. am studying D. would study
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__________ you understand the rule, you will have no further difficulty.
A. While B. Once
C. Though D. Unless
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With the aim of getting high marks, most Chinese students were ________ lacking creativity.
A. picked up B. taken up
C. brought up D. built up
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—Is there any particular soup you would like to have?
—_______ you select is all right with me.
A. Whatever B. Anything
C. No matter what D. Whichever
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— She suggested the number of cars should be limited to stop air pollution.
—_______, the idea is not very practical.
A. Sounds good as it B. As it sounds good
C. As good it sounds D. Good as it sounds
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___ he _____ me the news yesterday, I would be at the party now.
A. Should, tell B. Did, tell
C. Had, told D. Were, to tell
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With all my attention _______ my homework, I didn’t even notice my father standing by me.
A. to fix on B. fixed on
C. fixing on D. to be fixed on
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Music to My Ears
Robby was 10 for his first piano lesson in my class. Much as he tried, he ____ even the basic rhythm. However, he dutifully reviewed the pieces that I required.
Over the months he tried and tried while I ____ and encouraged him. At the end of each lesson he'd always say, "My mom's going to hear me play some day." ____ it seemed hopeless.
I only knew his mother from a ____as she waited in her aged car to pick him up. Then one day Robby stopped coming. I was secretly ____ that he stopped because of his lack of ability.
Weeks later I informed the students, including Robby, of the coming recital（独奏）. To my ____, Robby asked me if he could be included. I told him he really did not qualify because he had ____ out. He said his mom had been sick and unable to take him to lessons but he was still ____ .
“I've just got to play!" he ____. Something inside me let me allow him to.
Then came the recital night. The gym was ____ with parents. I put Robby up ____, thinking that I could save his poor performance through my “curtain closer（谢幕）.”
The recital went off smoothly. Then Robby came up on stage. His clothes were wrinkled and his hair was ____. "Why didn't his mother at least make him comb his hair for this special night?" I thought.
Robby pulled out the piano bench and began. I was not ____ for what I heard next. His fingers were ____ on the keys. Never had I heard Mozart played so well by people of his age. After he ended, everyone was ____ their feet in wild applause.
In ____ I ran up on stage and put my arms around Robby. "I've never heard you play like that, Robby! How did you ____ it?"
Robby explained, "Well, Miss Hondorf…remember I told you my mom was sick? …____ she had cancer and passed away yesterday. She was born deaf, so tonight she could hear me play in heaven. I wanted to make it special."
There wasn’t a ____ eye in the house. That night I felt he was the teacher and I was the pupil, for it was he who taught me the meaning of perseverance and ____.
1.A. lacked B. had C. showed D. got
2.A. listened B. learned C. checked D. played
3.A. And B. But C. So D. Or
4.A. conversation B. performance C. distance D. picture
5.A. guilty B. sad C. anxious D. glad
6.A. relief B. surprise C. pleasure D. satisfaction
7.A. stepped B. worn C. run D. dropped
8.A. acting B. performing C. practicing D. recording
9.A. insisted B. suggested C. complained D. threatened
10.A. lined B. packed C. piled D. filled
11.A. least B. most C. first D. last
12.A. messy B. cool C. neat D. dull
13.A. eager B. concerned C. prepared D. grateful
14.A. hesitating B. dancing C. touching D. crawling
15.A. over B. under C. in D. on
16.A. chaos B. tears C. silence D. return
17.A. find B. feel C. make D. like
18.A. Gradually B. Suddenly C. Frequently D. Actually
19.A. dry B. curious C. bright D. wet
20.A. regret B. talent C. love D. courage
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Many years ago, I pulled a family out of a burning car somewhere in Wyoming. Last week I received a telephone call from a woman who could not stop crying as she told me that one of my stories had saved her son from committing suicide. In closing she called me a hero.
That got me thinking about what a hero is. Was I a hero because I pulled a family from a burning car? If so, how could I be a hero just because I wrote a story that saved someone’s life?
Today I looked up the word “hero” in the dictionary to see exactly what it meant. It read “a person who does something brave” and also “a person who is good and noble”.
That statement impressed me more than the part about being brave. So I thought about something very important. And I remembered what happened to me years ago.
After my marriage of twenty years ended, I was in such a condition. I was within hours trying to get enough courage to end the pain and misery. When I returned home, someone had sent me a card in the mail which told me how much they would appreciate me as a friend. That wonderful card probably saved my life. That person, without even knowing it, saved a life and became a hero.
The many stories I kept writing in the following years saved the life of a teenage boy. In turn that makes the person who sent me the card a double hero. I suppose that is why I fight so hard to help the children now living in orphanages (孤儿院). Most children come out of these institutions with a very hard and bitter attitude against the world. The gifts we send them let them know that they have not been forgotten. Hopefully, most of them will never hurt anyone because of the kindness shown to them by those of us who cared. If it works, we will also become "heroes".
1.The main idea of the passage is _______________.
A. why the writer should be a hero B. what a hero exactly is
C. whether the writer is a hero D. that everyone is a hero
2.Why did the woman call the writer a hero at the end of the call?
A. Because he asked her son not to kill himself.
B. Because he saved a family from a burning car.
C. Because his story saved her son’s life.
D. Because he was cute and kind to everybody.
3.What does the underlined word “it” in the last sentence of Paragraph 5 refer to?
A. The wonderful card the writer received.
B. The action of sending the card.
C. The fact that the sender helped the writer.
D. The fact that the sender was a friend of the writer.
4. What’s the writer’s attitude to “brave people”?
A. neutral B. supportive C. objective D. irony
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Each year on February 2nd, there is special festival called Groundhog Day (土拨鼠日 )' forecasting event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. When it comes, people from around the world, including 5,000 in the small town today, watch this tongue-twisting(发音饶舌的) small town for a sign from one groundhog that supposedly predicts when that years' spring will arrive.
If it's a cloudy day outside when the groundhog pops from its cave, then spring will arrive early that year. However, if it is sunny outside, the groundhog will supposedly be scared by its own shadow, hiding underground for six more weeks of cold weather.
Of course, Punxsutawney Phil's prediction is no more able to guarantee the extended forecast than your local weatherman. ABC News reports that an analysis by the National Climate Data Center found that Phil's predictions are more often wrong than right.
Philis is also found to have made some unpleasant predictions. Ever since 1887, he has predicted 99 extended winters and just 16 early springs .Nine of the years' predictions were unavailable, according to ABC.
The holiday began as a German tradition in 18th century and became even more of a cultural phenomenon after the 1993 film Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray.
Punxsutawney Phil has become a celebrity in his own right. Each year, the fatter animal with long teeth is watched by millions as he emerges from a cave in the town he is named after. Phil has become so beloved by the town that he actually lives in the local library with his “wife" Phyllis.
Taking inspiration from the hard state of Bill Murray’s character in the classic film, Yahoo contributor Owen Rust says Groundhog Day is a good time to reflect on one’s routines.
1.The underlined word “pops” means “ ________”.
A. escapes B. appears C. increases D. hides
2.The reason why Phil's predictions aren't pleasing is that_____________.
A. some of the predictions were unavailable
B. Phil wants to do that for fun
C. Phil likes to make unpleasant predictions
D. he has predicted more late springs
3.How does Punxsutawney Phil become a celebration?
A. By an accident.
B. From people's life improving.
C. By his own attractive force
D. From much money raised by the town.
4.Which does this passage mainly talk about?
A. The National Climate Data Center
B. A German tradition
C. A tongue-twisting small town
D. Groundhog Day weather forecasting
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LONDON (Reuters) Ecotourism is causing a lot of damage to wildlife and may be endangering the survival of the very animals people are flocking to see, according to researchers.
Biologists and conservationists are worried because polar bears, dolphins, penguins and other creatures are getting stressed and losing weight and some are dying.
"Evidence is growing that many animals do not react well to tourists in their backyard，” New Scientist magazine said.
The immediate effects "researchers have noticed are changes in behavior, heart rates. or stress hormone levels but they fear it could get much worse and over the long term “ could endanger the survival of the very wildlife they want to see. ”
Although money produced through ecotourism, which has been growing at about 10-30 percent a year, has major benefits for poor countries and people living in rural areas, the Swiss-based World Conservation Union (IUCN) and some governments fear not all projects are audited（审计） and based on environmentally friendly policies，according to the magazine.
Transmission of disease to wildlife，or small changes to wildlife health through disturbance of daily life or increased stress levels, while not obvious to the casual observer, may translate to lower survival and breeding，” said Philip Seddon , of the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Scientists have noticed that bottleneck dolphins along the northeastern coast of New Zealand become nervously excited when tourist boats arrive. Similar changes in behavior have been observed in polar bears and yellow-eyed penguins in areas visited by colorists are producing smaller babies.
Conservationists are now calling for more research into the effect of ecotourism on animals and say the industry must be developed carefully. They also want studies done before new ecotourism projects are started.
“The animals’ welfare should be very important because without them there will be no ecotourism，” said Rochelle Constantine of the University of Auckland in New Zealand
1.Which is not discovered to have changed in animals disturbed by tourists?
A. behavior B. birth rate C. hormone levels D. heart rates
2.We may learn from the text that _____.
A. ecotourism must be developed properly
B. polar bears are losing weight without enough food
C. all the poor countries have stopped ecotourism
D. money produced through ecotourism should be spent on wildlife
3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?
A. Many animals do not react well in their backyard
B. Studies should be done before new ecotourism projects are started
C. Ecotourism has been growing at about 10—30 percent a year.
D. polar bears in areas visited by ecotourists are producing smaller babies.
4.What Rochelle Constantine said in the last paragraph implies that _____.
A. if people want to get high income, they must develop ecotourism
B. animals have rights to live their own life
C. animals are people's good friends
D. people should take good care of wildlife
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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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Dear Seth,
You’re only three years old, and at this point in your life you can’t read, much less understand what I’m going to try to tell you in this letter. But someday, when you’re ready, I hope you will find some wisdom and value in what I share with you.
Life can be cruel
1.________They’ll tease you or try to hurt you because you’re different.
There’s not much you can do except learn to deal with them, and learn to choose friends who are kind to you and who make you feel good about yourself. When you find friends like this, treasure them, spend time with them and love them.
Be open to life anyway
Yes, you’ll find cruelty and suffering in your journey through life, but don’t let that close you to new things. Don’t retreat from life, don’t hide or wall yourself off. 2.________
Life isn’t a competition
You will meet many people who will try to do better than you, in school , in college, at work. To them, life is a competition.
But here’s the secret: life isn’t a competition. ________3.________ Learn to enjoy the journey and make it a journey of happiness, of constant learning, of continual improvement, of love.
4.________
If there’s a single word you should live your life by, it should be this: love. It might sound corny, I know, but trust me, there’s no better rule in life.
Love not only your loved ones, but your neighbors, your co-workers, strangers, your brothers and sisters in humanity. And most of all, love yourself and learn to love yourself for who you are.
5.________You are starting out on an unknown, tiring, scary, but ultimately incredibly wonderful journey, and always remember I will be there for you when I can.
Love,
Your Dad
A. Be open to new things, new experiences, new people.
B. It's a journey.
C. Life is full of love
D. Last, think that you are a wonderful human being.
E. Finally, know that I love you and always will.
F. There will be people in your life who won't be very nice.
G. Love should be your rule
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第一节：短文改错:（满分10分）
文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加： 在缺词处加上一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
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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．每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Yesterday, I saw the old lady fall down when I was hurrying to school. I was about to help her up while suddenly a passer-by stop me, saying that I might be accused of knocking her down. Heard his words, I began to hesitate and slow down my steps. At the same time, another student, that saw everything, went up to help. The old lady said nothing but lots of thank to the good boy. I felt ashamed. As is known to all, help others is forever a good virtue. Even though some old people are becoming immorally, we can’t let it to disappear. I have made my mind that I will reach out my hand without hesitation next time.
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春节刚过，关于压岁钱众说纷纭，褒贬不一。对此，网上做了一项调查。
82%的网友认为，压岁钱是春节重要的传统习俗之一，代表着长辈对晚辈的美好祝愿，也是孩子们过年的盼望。
18%的参与者认为这几年越给越多的压岁钱已成为负担，而且还成了某些人公然行贿的幌子，对构建和谐健康的社会不利。
请你写一篇调查报告，阐述以上观点并说出自己的看法。开头已给出。
字数100左右，可适当扩展。
提示词：行贿 bribe
Lucky money, good or bad
After the Spring Festival, there arise some hot topics, and lucky money is included as well.
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