Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In a store.
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What did the woman think they would do?
A. See an exhibition. B. Have a meeting. C. Attend a lecture.
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What will the man probably do next?
A. Go back to his work. B. Eat out for lunch. C. Pick up Jenny.
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What’s the relationship between the two speakers?
A. Hotel manager and tourist. B. Professor and student. C. Salesman and customer.
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How much will the woman pay for one chair?
A. $59. B. $62. C. $65.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What part-time job does the woman do?
A. A teacher. B. A guide. C. A cleaner.
2.Why does the woman like the job?
A. She can get a high pay. B. She can have more spare time. C. She can get some good work experience.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When will the man leave China?
A. In one month. B. In two weeks. C. Next year.
2.Why can’t the man decide when to come to China again?
A. His mother hasn’t recovered yet.
B. He hasn’t found a job in China.
C. He wants to work in America.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where does the man get the information about the woman?
A. From the TV. B. From the Internet. C. From the newspaper.
2.What kind of school does the woman want to open?
A. A kindergarten for the left-behind children.
B. A music school for disabled children.
C. A nursery for homeless children.
3.What do we know about the woman?
A. She works hard. B. She likes travelling. C. She has a college education.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the man living upstairs do that bothers the woman?
A. He plays the piano at night. B. He often knocks on her door. C. He often watches TV late at night.
2.What can we learn about the woman who lives across the hall?
A. She wants to share her apartment with the woman.
B. She likes to borrow things from the woman.
C. She has an extra room to rent.
3.Who is Jennifer probably?
A. The man’s sister. B. The woman’s sister. C. Susan’s former roommate.
4.What will the woman probably do?
A. Talk to her neighbors. B. Move in a big apartment. C. Call Susan for help.
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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.How many people are there in the speaker’s family?
A. 4. B. 5. C. 6.
2.How does the speaker’s father go to work?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
3.What is the speaker’s mother probably?
A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A housewife.
4.Where does the speaker’s brother usually go on Saturday?
A. The dance club. B. The basketball club. C. The football club.
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It’ll soon be the birthday of one of my closest friends，Susie.I still cannot decide what to give her.She’s a rare friend because she has been there for me all the time whenever I need a friend to talk to.I can always depend on her to be the first to arrive to give me advice when I have problems.I guess I am so lucky to have her as a friend.
It’s more than seven years since I first met Susie in our school.I joined the theater group and she was a director then.At first I thought she was intimidating(令人生畏的) but in the end I realized that she needed to keep a strict image in order for her actors and actresses to take her seriously.And then during practice I got a chance to know her better.In fact，she was a friendly and warmhearted person.Soon we become good friends.
I don’t know exactly what to give my friend on her birthday as I believe she has everything.So it’s really hard to buy her a gift she will like.This year I want something different and special but I don’t know what to give.One day I searched the Internet without any purpose and to my surprise there is a really lovely site where you can buy all kinds of gifts.
I scanned(浏览) some of their items and I found cool and exciting gifts.I chose a special personalized bracelet(手镯)．I’m sure that this will look perfect on her.I put our names as part of the design of the bracelet so that it’ll remind us that we’ll forever be friends.I can’t wait to give her my gift but I won’t tell her yet.I don’t want to destroy the surprise.
1.Why does the author consider Susie as a rare friend?
A. Susie is good at solving problems.
B. She and the author have lots of things to talk about.
C. Susie is a friendly and warmhearted person.
D. She can always offer help when the author is in need.
2.Finally the author found a nice gift for her friend .
A. with the help of somebody else
B. while going online
C. while doing shopping in a store
D. without difficulty
3.The author wanted to put her and her friend’s names in the bracelet in order to .
A. give her friend a big surprise
B. make the present more special
C. remind her friend of their difference between them
D. make her friend remember their friendship forever
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There are many differences between British English and American English.I used to teach a course about the differences between the two.We speak English on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean but we have many differences in our common language.We have examples of the same words having very different meanings，differing spellings of the same words as well as completely different words for the same things.Here are some examples.
A cookie in the US is called a biscuit in the UK. A biscuit in the US is a small cake in the UK. Crisps in the UK，are known as chips，but we British people eat a plate of chips that you call fries in the US. In the UK，a pie can be made from either meat or fruit, while in the US pies are normally made from fruit；pot pies are made from meat.Most things are measured in grams and kilograms in the US，not pounds and ounces.
One very obvious difference is the side of the road we each choose to drive on. Petrol in the UK is gas in the US.The place where we fill up our cars，in the UK，is a garage; while in the US，it’s a gas station.The term garage is also used as a place to store your car next to or close by your house.In the UK we call a lorry what is known as a truck in the US.
An elevator in the US is called a lift here，and the first floor in the US，is called the ground floor here，so many visitors get off on the wrong floor in British hotels.
I could continue with this.There are countless examples of differences within our one shared language.With so many differences, no wonder it’s hard to understand each other well.
1.The passage is mainly about the differences between British English and American English in .
A. vocabulary B. grammar C. sound D. spelling
2.It’s implied in the passage that the author may be .
A. a driver from the US B. a cook from the US
C. a teacher from the UK D. a gas station worker from the UK
3.In the author’s opinion， .
A. language differences don’t affect understanding
B. the same words in the two different types of English may have different spellings
C. there will be fewer differences between American and British English in the future
D. it is impossible that some Americans get off on the wrong floor in British hotels
4.What can we learn from the passage?
A. “Elevator” is commonly used in the UK.
B. Pies mean the same thing in the UK and the US.
C. In the UK，things are measured in pounds and ounces.
D. British and American people drive on the same side of the road.
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English can be a difficult language to learn，but there are certain things you can do to learn the language a lot faster. Here we show you how to quickly learn to speak English.
Start by taking a class that teaches English for beginners.These classes are commonly referred to as “ESL” classes，or “English as a Second Language”.The teachers of these classes have the experience to teach a variety of students.
Buy an English audio or DVD course.You can review these classes in your own spare time and learn quite a bit.However，if you are serious about wanting to learn English faster，then you will want to review the course at every opportunity you have. Buy an audio course and listen to it in the car or while working，if possible.The higher the quality of the course is，the faster you’ll learn.
Practice speaking English with native English speakers. Make friends with people who do not speak your native language and are willing to help you learn English by having simple conversations with you.You will be surprised at how quickly you can start having entire conversations in English.
Watch television shows or movies that are in English and with no subtitles(字幕) in your native language. Pay attention to the dialogue and try to figure out what the actors are saying. Congratulate yourself when you are able to pick out certain words and phrases that you understand.
Read newspapers，books and magazines that are printed in English. At first they won’t make much sense，but as your knowledge grows, so will your understanding of written English. Understanding written English will surely help you learn to speak the language.
1.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Which English classes to attend. B. Why English is difficult to learn.
C. How to learn to speak English quickly. D. How to learn English by ourselves.
2.In Paragraph 2，we are advised to .
A. learn English from native speakers B. learn English from a foreign teacher
C. learn English with a teacher at home D. take some easy English classes
3.If we buy an English audio or DVD course，we .
A. have to pay for it every month B. can’t make use of it while working
C. can’t listen to it while driving a car D. can listen to it whenever we have time
4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. You can watch English television shows or movies.
B. You can read English newspapers，books and magazines.
C. You can practice speaking English in an online chat.
D. You can practice speaking English with a native English speaker.
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Back in 2001，Pen Hadow and I traveled to the North Pole.One morning we’d just taken down our tent and started skiing. Pen was in front，and I was following him.Suddenly I got a strange feeling that something was behind us. I stopped，looked back and saw a polar bear, walking towards us.
Pen and I planned to stay where we were, try and look big, and frighten it away. Pen had a shotgun that we’d bought in Russia.That was his job. My job was to look big and to take off my skis, hold the skis in the air, make lots of noise，and frighten away the bear. Pen raised the gun and fired into the air. However, it jammed and failed to work.
The bear was walking towards us. Pen tried again, but again it didn’t work.Then he walked towards the bear, and I thought，“Wow，Pen’s gone completely mad. He’s going to get eaten.What should I do?”
I thought maybe I could throw a ski at it or stab(刺) it with a ski pole or something.Suddenly, the bear stopped. Pen stopped. Bang! The gun went off in the air. There was a big cloud of smoke that I thought surprised Pen and me more than it surprised the bear.The animal looked up, looked down, turned around and walked off. Pen turned round and said, “Quick，get the camera and take a photograph,” and that was when suddenly I felt really nervous. I couldn’t even undo the zip on our bag.
That was the morning of the second day of this journey. We were out there for two months—fifty-nine days, but we never saw another bear that close.
1.What happened to the author and Pen?
A. They lost their way. B. They felt terribly ill. C. They broke their tent. D. They were followed by a bear.
2.Which of the following can best describe the author and Pen?
A. Calm and brave. B. Caring and proud. C. Honest and friendly. D. Careful and humorous.
3..Who frightened the bear away in the end?
A. The author. B. A hunter. C. Pen. D. Another animal.
4.In the text，the author mainly talks about .
A. his discovery in the North Pole B. his experience in the North Pole
C. why he traveled to the North Pole D. how he traveled across the North Pole
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How to Make New Friends
When you start high school，you need to make some new friends because your old friends may be away from you now. It’s not easy to make new friends，but it’s important to make new friends. Good friends help you to be happier.1. Here are some tips to help you make new friends at high school.
Be confident after you enter high school. People like making friends with those who are confident.2. Smile and ask them their names，if they’ve seen a new movie，or if they like a sport or activity.Sit in the middle of the classroom so that a lot of people will sit around you 3. Don’t change who you are to fit in or please other people. Many people can know it if you aren’t being yourself—don’t try too hard to fit in.There isn’t another person like you, so remember that and accept the fact that you’re special.
Enjoy your new friends. Do something small but nice for them.4. If you can, try and meet up with your friends outside of school and really get to know them. Enjoy yourself and enjoy being with your friends.
Be a good friend. Being good friends is about trusting each other and caring for each other. It’s about give-and-take.5. Try to understand your friends’ points of view.Think about their feelings. If you’re a good friend to others，you’ll enjoy friendships that can last long.
A. For example，you can save a seat for your friend.
B. Be there for your friends when you’re needed.
C. Be yourself when you’re talking with others.
D. Pick up your courage and talk to someone.
E. They can help you do better at school.
F. Everyone needs new friends.
G. Don’t be afraid of others.
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My name is Peter，and I use a wheelchair to get around. This year I ______ to be in the School Walkathon.
At the Walkathon last year，I helped hand out drinks to the walkers.The teachers and parents said they couldn’t have ______ without me.
“Are you going to give out drinks ______ this year?” my friend Michael asked.
“I ______ so，” I said.“But I ______ wish I could do laps(跑道的圈) with you.”
Michael told Mrs Hunt that I wanted to ______ the Walkathon. Mrs Hunt looked at me.“It’s not a good course for a wheelchair，” she said.“The hilly part would be too ______.”
“But I could push Peter over the hard bits.” said Michael.
“I’ll ______ it.” said Mrs Hunt.
That afternoon，Mrs Hunt called a class meeting. Michael told everyone about his ______.
“We could all take turns.That way no one would get too ______,”said Olivia. Then everyone said they would take a turn.
When the Walkathon began，I turned my wheels round and round as ______ as I could.When we came to the hilly bit，Michael ______ to push me up it. Olivia was waiting halfway up.“My ______ now,” she said.With all the help my ______ were giving me，I ______ the first lap and did a second lap—and another. I was tired in the ______.
“It’s time to announce the winner of the mystery prize. It goes to ...Peter！” Mrs Hunt said.
I looked at all the things I had ______，and felt extremely ______. But then I remembered that the whole ______ had helped me.
“I want everyone to ______ the prize，” I said.“Let’s keep all the things in our classroom.Then we can all have some fun！”
And that’s what we did.
1.A. need B. agree C. want D. offer
2.A. remembered it B. waited it C. helped it D. made it
3.A. soon B. again C. once D. first
4.A. think B. hope C. do D. say
5.A. never B. really C. partly D. still
6.A. lead B. organize C. give up D. join in
7.A. difficult B. serious C. important D. different
8.A. take control of B. have pity on C. think about D. look after
9.A. fear B. idea C. success D. story
10.A. sad B. dirty C. slow D. tired
11.A. fast B. long C. far D. often
12.A. forgot B. avoided C. started D. hated
13.A. break B. decision C. turn D. plan
14.A. teachers B. friends C. parents D. neighbors
15.A. finished B. caught C. prevented D. wasted
16.A. day B. way C. past D. end
17.A. owned B. expected C. won D. discovered
18.A. nervous B. happy C. bored D. young
19.A. class B. family C. school D. world
20.A. share B. receive C. value D. show
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I had a good day today. It ___with a morning walk with my dogs under the moonlight before daybreak. It was so beautiful. After the ___it was time for a warm breakfast ___by some exercise and prayer.Then I ___to the office.The warm sunlight made me ___and since I was alone with nobody else to be disturbed，I ___along with the CD playing in my car with a loud voice and a happy heart.
My good day was just beginning，____. I helped it along by giving cheerful ___to everyone I met. I shared smiles and was happy to have them ___. I offered a helping hand to one friend and a pat on the back to another. Later at the store I ___the door for a lady with her arms full of packages. I told a ___cashier what a good job she was doing and watched her whole face ___.
When I got home I gave my daughter a hug, kissed my oldest son on the head, and ___with my youngest son before doing some work on the computer.Then I answered letters ___to share a loving thought or two with my friends around the world. Later in the evening I spent some ___time reading a good book, petting my dogs on the head. ___I ended the day the way I started it:walking my dogs ___, and thanking God for this world, my life, and the ___to live for one more good day.
Perhaps the key to having a great life is to live it one good day ___. Perhaps the key to being ___in this world is to love all we have today and let God take care of our tomorrow.
1.A. started out B. got along C. took over D. broke out
2.A. class B. walk C. talk D. experiment
3.A. contacted B. impressed C. abandoned D. followed
4.A. drove B. flew C. ran D. rushed
5.A. cough B. smile C. progress D. shake
6.A. jumped B. practiced C. danced D. sang
7.A. anyhow B. besides C. however D. instead
8.A. congratulations B. reactions C. greetings D. thanks
9.A. afforded B. returned C. ignored D. accepted
10.A. held B. closed C. repaired D. knocked
11.A. sleepy B. selfish C. tired D. proud
12.A. show up B. calm down C. pass away D. light up
13.A. played B. drank C. competed D. argued
14.A. offering B. agreeing C. trying D. remembering
15.A. quiet B. rainy C. dark D. freezing
16.A. Frequently B. Actually C. Suddenly D. Finally
17.A. under the moonlight B. around the house C. on the grass D. in the park
18.A. goal B. household C. chance D. schedule
19.A. right now B. at a time C. now and then D. at the same time
20.A. healthy B. happy C. energetic D. successful
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At the end of the 16th century, English was only spoken by people from England. They were native speakers. Today, the largest number of people 1. (speak)English may be in China. A lot of Chinese people speak English 2. their foreign language. The English language 3. (change)quite a lot over the last four centuries. Old English sounded more or less like German because it was based on German, but modern English sounds more like French 4. German because England was once ruled by the French. Two people had great effects on the English changes. One was Shakespeare, who enlarged(扩大)the English vocabulary; the other was Noah Webster, who wrote a dictionary 5. gave American English its own identity.
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Although English is not as old as Chinese, 1. is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speakers are always making new words and we should be able to know where most words come from.
Sometimes,2. , no one may really know where a word comes from. Did you ever think about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, 3. (especial)when they are not made of ham? About a hundred years ago, some men went to America 4. Europe. They came from a big city in Germany called Hamburg.
They did not speak good English, but they ate good food. Some Americans saw them eating round pieces of beef. Never had they seen such 5. strange way. They couldn’t help 6. (ask)the Germans what it was. The Germans did not understand the question and answered, “We came from Hamburg. ” One of these Americans owned a restaurant, and had an idea. He made up 7. mind to do something new. He cooked some round pieces of the beef like 8. the men from Hamburg ate and 9.(sell)it quite a few countries around the world.
Whether this story is true or not, it certainly is 10.(interest).
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假设你是李华，今年暑假期间，你参加了“英语夏令营”活动，在英国和Tom成为了好朋友，请你根据下面所给的提示，为某中学生英语学习网站正在举行的以“Friendship”为主题的征文活动写一篇100词左右的英语短文，介绍你的好朋友Tom.
内容包括:1. Tom是一名高中生，性格随和，乐于助人。
2. 我们相处融洽。
3. 我刚来英国，语言上有障碍，不愿和他人交流，想家；Tom帮我学英语，鼓励我记日记，记下在英国的生活，我不再感到孤独。
4. 我们成了好朋友，一直保持着联系。
注意:可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇: 随和 easy-going 交流 communicate 记日记 keep a diary 孤独 lonely
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