—Do you let your kids travel alone at night?
— ______ !
A. Forget it B. Go ahead C. Absolutely not D. At any time
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－Any information about your son?
－No，if only I ______ those tough words to him.
A. didn’t say B. hadn’t said C. shouldn’t have said D. couldn’t have said
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Last night Mr. Crook didn’t come back at the usual time. ______，he met some friends and stayed out until midnight.
A. Meanwhile B. However C. Instead D. Thus
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Be careful not to drop it; it's very ______.
A. fragrant B. fragile C. allergic D. aggressive
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______ for the fact that his father is general manager of the company, he would never get the job.
A. Had it not been B. Were it not C. Had not it been D. Were not it
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Zhao Benshan, whose overwork ______ his health failure, didn’t perform in the 2012 Spring Festival Gala on CCTV.
A. submitted to B. admitted to C. contributed to D. subscribed to
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—What made little Tony so unhappy and cry in his room?
— ______ to go hiking with his brother.
A. Having not been allowed B. Not having allowed
C. Having not allowed D. Not having been allowed
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Of the two readable books, which do you think is ______ one for me to read?
A. a more suitable B. more suitable C. a suitable D. the more suitable
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People generally believe that women are more emotional than men, but in my experience that often isn’t the ______.
A. case B. point C. view D. stage
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－What will today’s talk be about?
－In the lecture ______, the professor will tell us something about modern English usage.
A. following B. followed C. to follow D. to be followed
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Music should be taught routinely in schools because of the benefits _____ can have on the development of the brains of young children.
A. which B. that C. one D. it
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When it comes to whether campus love should be______, there is no agreement among people.
A. applied B. refreshed C. sponsored D. advocated
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－Why does the river smell terrible?
－Because large quantities of water______．
A. have been polluted B. is being polluted
C. has been polluted D. have polluted
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If the weather is fine, we’ll go. If ______, ______.
A. not; not B. no; no C. not; no D. no; not
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Like most people, I was brought up to look upon life as a process of getting. It was not until in my late thirties that I made this important________: giving-away makes life so much more exciting. You needn’t worry if you ________money.
This is how I________ with giving-away. If an idea for improving the window display of a neighborhood store ________in my mind, I step in and make the ________to the storekeeper. If an accident takes place, the ________of which I think the local police could use, I ________ him up and tell him about it, though I am not in________ here. I found a rule about this world is to give ________getting something back, though the________often comes in an unexpected form.
One Sunday morning the local post office delivered an important special letter to my home, though it was ________to me at my office. I wrote the postmaster a note of ________. More than a year later I needed a post-office box for a new business I was ________. I was told at the window that there were ________boxes left, and that my name would have to go on a long ________list. As I was about to be ________, the postmaster appeared in the________ . “Wasn’t it you that wrote us that letter a year ago about delivering an ________delivery to your home?” I said it was. “Well, you certainly are going to have a box in this post office________we make one specifically for you. You don’t know what a letter like that means to us. We usually get ________but complaints.”
1.A. difference B. research C. speech D. discovery
2.A. earn B. lack C. spend D. steal
3.A. experienced B. connected C. cooperated D. experimented
4.A. strikes B. flashes C. happens D. attempts
5.A. appeal B. request C. suggestion D. demand
6.A. story B. damage C. challenge D. material
7.A. call B. hold C. cheer D. pick
8.A. possession B. trouble C. place D. charge
9.A. plus B. without C. for D. before
10.A. process B. goal C. return D. concern
11.A. replied B. addressed C. driven D. brought
12.A. invitation B. apology C. complaint D. appreciation
13.A. discussing B. providing C. applying D. starting
14.A. enough B. extra C. no D. other
15.A. admitting B. relating C. buying D. waiting
16.A. positive B. shocked C. discouraged D. optimistic
17.A. doorway B. window C. home D. yard
18.A. unfamiliar B. unexpected C. unknown D. uncertain
19.A. in case B. now that C. even if D. rather
20.A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything
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My favorite English teacher could draw humor out of the driest material. It wasn’t forced on us either. He took Samuel Johnson’s dictionary, Addison’s essays, and many other literary wonders from the eighteenth century and made them hilarious, even at eight o’clock in the morning. The thing that amazed me most was that the first time I read these works on my own, some of them seemed dead, but the second time, after his explanation, I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t seen the humor. The stories and poems and plays were suddenly filled with allusions(典故) and irony and hilarious moments. I learned more from him than from any other teacher.
My least favorite English teacher also made people laugh. Some students found him to be wonderfully funny. Many others did not. He assigned journals over a six-week period, to be written every day. At the end of the six weeks I had a notebook full of bits and pieces about my ideas, short stories, reactions to what we had read, and so on. Our teacher announced that we would be grading each other’s journals. Mine was passed to Joe, that class clown, who always behaved in a funny or silly way. He saw it fit to make a joke of and said, “This writing isn’t fit to line the bottom of a birdcage.” Our teacher laughed at that funny remark. It hurt me so much that the anger from it has driven my writing and teaching ever since.
So what makes the difference? Humor is one of the most powerful tools teachers or writers have. It can build up students and classes and make them excited about literature and writing, or it can tear them apart. It is true that humor is either productive or counter-productive and self-defeating.
1.The passage mainly discusses ________.
A. teaching B. literature C. humor D. knowledge
2.The underlined word “hilarious” in Paragraph 1 probably means ________.
A. funny B. tiring C. inspiring D. brilliant
3.The English teacher the writer disliked most ________.
A. was not able to make students laugh B. hurt his student’s feelings
C. didn’t let his students do the grading D. had no sense of humor
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New rules will let millions of Americans know where more of their food comes from. The law is known as COOL -- Country of Origin Labeling(标签).
American congress first passed the law in 2002. Stores have had to label seafood by country of origin since 2005. But industry pressure delayed other requirements until last week.
Products that must now be labeled include fresh fruits and vegetables, muscle meats and some kinds of nuts. But the rules are complex, and many foods are not included. For example, organ meats are free to be labeled. So are processed foods, including cooked or smoked foods.
The same food may sometimes have to be labeled and other times not. Fresh or frozen peas, for example, have to be labeled but not canned peas. Foods that are mixed with other foods are also excluded. Mixed nuts, for example, do not need to be labeled. The same is true of a salad mix that contains different things like lettuce and carrots. Or a fruit cup that combines different fruits. Also, the law doesn’t include restaurants and other food service organizations. Department of Agriculture officials say the law is really meant for larger grocery stores.
The United States has imported more and more food in recent years to save money and expand choices. Country-of-origin labeling has become more common lately but has still been limited in many stores.
Food safety is one reason why some shoppers pay close attention to where foods came from. For example, when a large number of people recently got sick from salmonella(沙门菌病), officials blamed peppers from Mexico. Yet the last big food scare involved spinach grown in California. But labeling is also a way for people to know they are getting what they want. Some want to buy local foods or foods from a particular country.
The country-of-origin labeling law gives stores 30 days to correct any violations(违反) that are found. Stores and suppliers that are found to be deliberately violating the law could be fined 1,000 dollars per violation. Federal inspectors are not to take action to enforce the law for six months to give time for an education campaign.
Some food safety activists say they are generally pleased with the law. They call it a good step that will give people more useful information.
1.Why has more and more food been imported to the United States in recent years?
A. It is economical and provides people with more choices.
B. Foreign food is of higher quality than native food.
C. Americans need more and more food recently.
D. The United States is short of food supply.
2.Consumers are more concerned about where foods come from because________.
A. they are curious about the origin of the food.
B. most of them are particular about the tastes
C. they are concerned about food safety
D. most of them are food safety activists
3.The new rules of the country-of-origin labeling law will come into effect________.
A. right now B. in a month C. in three months D. in half a year
4.Which of the following can be inferred from the text?
A. Store owners are most likely to be the supporters of the law.
B. The government of America will possibly forbid importing peppers from Mexico.
C. Federal inspectors couldn’t take measures to enforce the law.
D. Most Americans prefer imported vegetables to the vegetables grown in local places.
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It is often said that man has become the enemy of our planet. This is no exaggeration(夸张), for reports show that man’s greed has done much to destroy the earth. Man, in his greedy desire for financial growth, has polluted the air, land and water, and has robbed our valuable natural resources. Man’s industrial plants pour out poisonous waste that pollutes the sea and puts life in the sea under the threat of dying out; at the same time, they release alarming amounts of carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other pollutants. Small wonder that the air now is much warmer and more impure than ever before.
Of course, this is not just because of man’s greed—it is man’s pressing need as well. For instance, in developing countries, huge financial foreign debts have forced governments to approve the cutting of forests for agriculture or ranching. As a result, forests are cut down just to meet man’s immediate needs.
Perhaps unknowingly，man has changed the make-up of the earth's atmosphere. Scientific studies have shown that CFCs used in refrigerators and industrial cleaners are fast destroying the ozone layer—a protective layer in the atmosphere that protects us against the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (紫外线)rays. In fact, documented reports have shown a terrible fact that there are “holes” in the ozone layer over the Antarctic. And they appear to be expanding.
Faced with these environmental problems, world leaders have shown deep concern. The UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) has arranged international agreements like the Vienna convention of 1985 and the Montreal Protocol of 1989 to preserve the ozone layer by controlling the production, use and trade of destructive chemicals.
There may be some doubt as to how effectual these agreements may be, given that some countries still maintain an “I-don’t-care” attitude. Their attitude is probably due to their failure to grasp the importance of the problem. Then, there is no doubt that environmental education on an international scale（规模）is greatly needed, so that all countries, great and small—the “haves” and the “have nots”—may realize their responsibilities for our planet.
In the meantime, the UNEP seems to have taken steps in the right direction, and it is hoped that in the not so distant future, all nations of the world will join hands in saving mother earth.
1.Which of the following is a reason for the cutting and burning of forests?
A. To build houses for more population. B. To have land for agriculture.
C. To export trees to other countries. D. To build industrial plants.
2.The holes in the ozone layer are largely due to________.
A. man’s research activities B. the greenhouse effect
C. the ultraviolent D. harmful chemicals
3.Why don’t some countries care about the problem of the environment?
A. They don’t want to put their lives in danger.
B. They just don’t know how to solve the problem.
C. They haven’t realized the seriousness of the problem.
D. They don’t want to break their international commitment.
4.66. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of the environment?
A. Hopeful. B. Unconcerned C. Doubtful D. Objective
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Of all the websites, one that has attracted attention recently is myspace.com. Most of this attention has come from the media and tells every reason why the website should be shut down. The danger of internet predators(窃掠者) is indeed a tough reality, but shutting down the site is not the answer. If myspace.com were shut down, another site would quickly take its place. Therefore, the right way is to teach teens how to use the site safely and educate them about who may be predators and how to avoid them.
The key to staying safe on the Internet is to make sure that your profile(个人资料) is secure. The simplest way is to change the privacy setting on your profile to “private”, which protects your information so that only the people on your friend list can view it. Although this is effective, it is not perfect. Predators can find ways to view your profile if they really want to, whether through hacking(非法侵入) in or figuring out their way onto your friend list. Thus, you should never post too much personal information. Some people actually post their home and school addresses, date of birth, and other personal information, often letting predators know exactly where they will be and when. The safest information is your first name and province. Anything more is basically inviting a predator into your life.
Another big problem is photos. I suggest completely skipping photos and never posting a photo of a friend online without asking permission.
Most importantly, never, under any circumstances, agree to a real-life meeting with anyone you meet online. No matter how well you think you know this person, there are no guarantees that they have told the truth. But you could feel free to chat with people you meet on the site, but just remember that not everyone is who they say they are. Hopefully, the next time you edit your profile, you’ll be more informed about the dangers of Internet predators and take the steps to defend yourself.
Lastly, do not send money to anyone you meet online. A common scam among Internet criminals is to request to pay for “expensive Internet charges” or “unreasonable Internet cafe fees”. While it is indeed true that many countries in Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and South America do not yet have Internet service readily available in all cities and towns, a sincere friend from one of these countries will be more than happy to pay their own Internet charges. Never, under any circumstances, should you send money to a stranger from another country(or within your own country for that matter) who claims monetary assistance is required to continue their contact with you.
1.Kids can avoid web predators successfully by________.
A. attracting more public attention
B. shutting down the “myspace.com”
C. learning different ways to try other sites
D. recognizing and getting away from them
2.68. We can learn from the text that________.
A. everybody you meet online isn’t honest and reliable
B. it is not acceptable to post a photo of a friend online
C. it is not safe to chat with grown-ups on the website
D. only you and your friends can view your personal profile
3.What does the underlined word “scam” in the last paragraph mean?
A. A thing that you can have two choices.
B. An unpleasant task that tests one’s ability.
C. A possibility of something happening.
D. An illegal plan for making money.
4.What could be the best title of this passage?
A. Personal Safety. B. Web Safety for Teens.
C. Web Hackers in the past. D. Predators’ Tricks.
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A hobby is an investment of time. It also can be an investment of money and commitment. Many people choose to develop more than one type of hobby. 1.________ When it comes to choosing the hobby, consider the following factors.
Hobbies are usually an activity of some sort that brings out a certain skill that you have. When you have a talent like painting or woodworking, it can be easy to determine which hobby suits your skill. 2.________ Skill can be developed and challenged as you go along. It is not a necessary requirement. A hobby is fitting because you love it, not because you’re a professional at it.]
Some people particularly enjoy taking part in hobbies that they can do in a group with others. It can be a lot more fun to become a member of a hobby group than to sit alone in your basement. 3.________ It’s important to share interests and network with other hobby enthusiasts that do what you do.
Hobbies are generally an activity that you undertake because of the joy it brings you. Of course many people have discovered the joy that also comes with a hobby that earns you a living. 4.________Just make sure you make the choice that fits your lifestyle and personal preference.
5.________ But most of the skilled hobbies like art, building or writing have a series of lessons or tutorials that you can take to further your skills. In some cases it’s a really good idea to take lessons, especially if you are clueless as to where or how to begin. Step by step books for most hobbies can often be found in bookstores as well.
A. However, hobbies don’t have to be skill related.
B. Most hobbies can easily be done within your own home, at your leisure.
C. Look one up or start your own.
D. Read hobby books to learn more about your chosen hobby!
E. Make a list of things that you enjoy or don’t know about.
F. It can be a necessary part of selecting the hobby that is right for you.
G. Whether it’s full time, part time or not at all, you must decide whether your hobby applies to you.
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英语课上,老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下短文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号∧，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线＼划掉。
修改：在错词下面划一横线，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，多者从第11处不计分。
Dear Joe,
Thanks for you mail. I’m glad to know you are interested in the 2014 Florida Winter Camp. It will be held from January 27 to February 13, during that time you will get wonderful experience. You will have chances to improve your speaking English in the courses providing. Also, activities arranged for you to spend weekends together with your host family, so you can learn American English in authentic situations. However, a trip to the local Disneyland will certainly add up the fun of the camp.
Join in the camp and you will have the better knowledge of American culture and life. You are sure to benefit from it.
Yours truly
Li Hua
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你最好的朋友Jack最近迷上电脑，因此常常熬夜，疏忽课业，并受到父母的指责。你打算写一封信给他,适当地给予劝告。
注意： 1.词数100左右，开头语已为你写好；
2.可以适当增加细节，以便行文连贯；
3.答案必须写在答题卡相应的位置上。
Dear Jack,
How have you been recently? ________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely Yours,
Jill
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