Many people in America love comics (连环画). Some of the most popular comics are about superheroes. These American superheroes are drawn to look like strong men or strong women. Wearing special clothes, they fight the bad and save the weak.
There are two main companies in the US that produce superhero comics. DC Comics designed superheroes like Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman in the late 1930s and 1940s. During this "Golden Age of Comics", millions of comics were sold every month. This lasted until 1945. After that time, superhero comics became less and less popular. In the 1950s, American comics entered their "Dark Age". Many comic companies could not make money and closed down.
In the early 1960s, the "Silver Age of Comics" began. Another company, Marvel Comics, started to become popular. It produced many characters which are known to people all over the world. These include the X-Men and Spider-Man. In these comics, the superheroes have the same problems as common people. Spider-Man, for example, is unable to save money and has problems with his friends and family.
Comics can give students an interest in reading. They may help young people develop their ideas in the mind. Nowadays, many American comics have been made into popular movies.
1.When were comics most popular in the US?
A. In the early 1930s., B. In the early 1940s.
C. In the late 1950s., D. In the late 1960s.
2.What does the underlined word "companies" mean in Chinese?
A. 伙伴 B. 公司 C. 同事 D. 网站
3.What superhero was designed by Marvel Comics? .
A. Superman. B. Barman.
C. Wonder Woman. D. X-men.
4.Which of the following is the writer's opinion?
A. In the early 1960s the "Silver Age of Comics" began.
B. Comics may help young people develop their ideas in the mind.
C. There are two main companies in the US that produce superhero comics.
D. The American superheroes are drawn to look like strong men or strong women.
5.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Superman and Spider-man
B. The best Comics in the World.
C. Two Famous Comics Companies
D. The Development of Comics in the US
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Jenny was a pretty five-year-old girl. One day when she and her mother were shopping at the store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl necklace (珍珠项链) priced at $50. Jenny wanted that necklace so much that she asked her mother to buy it for her. However, her mother said, "Well, it is a pretty necklace, but it costs a lot of money." "But I love it very much. I really want it. Mommy," said Jenny. "OK. I'll buy it for you, but you should help do the housework to pay for it. OK?" said Jenny's mother. Jenny agreed and she got the necklace.
After that, Jenny worked on the chores very hard evenly day. Soon Jenny paid off the necklace. How Jenny loved it! She wore it all the time except when she took a shower, However, her mother was afraid that the necklace would turn her neck green if she always wore it.
One night, Jenny's father asked her, "Jenny, do you love me?"
"Oh, yes. Daddy, you know I love you," the little girl said.
"Well, then, can you give me your necklace?"
"Oh! Daddy, not my necklace," Jenny said. "But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll (玩偶). Or you can have my Ribbons, my favorite toy."
"But I just want your pearl necklace," her father said.
Jenny seemed very upset, but she finally made her decision. "Here, Daddy. I love you more than all of them," she said and put the necklace in her father's hand.
With one hand her father held the plastic pearl necklace and with the other one he pulled a beautiful box from his pocket. Inside the box was a real pearl necklace! He was waiting for Jenny to give up the plastic pearl necklace so she could have the real one.
根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。
1.Why didn't Jenny's mother want to buy the plastic pearl necklace for Jenny at first?
A. Because it was expensive.
B. Because Jenny had already had one.
C. Because it was plastic, not a real one.
D. Because Jenny was too young to have it.
2.What did Jenny do to pay for the plastic pearl necklace most probably?
A. She sold her favorite toys.
B. She did the dishes at home.
C. She did a part-time job at a store.
D. She finished her homework on time.
3.When didn't Jenny wear the plastic pearl necklace?
A. When she lay in bed.
B. When she went to school.
C. When she took a shower.
D. When she did the housework.
4.Which of the following did Jenny love most?
A. Rosy. B. The necklace.
C. Ribbons. D. Her father.
5.What can we learn from what the father did?
A. It's not good to have too many toys.
B. Things made of plastic are always very cheap.
C. Everyone should work hard to buy things for themselves.
D. One might get more valuable things when giving something to others.
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Before every Mother's Day, you may rush around to try to find the perfect present. But stores don't always have what most moms want. Moms know you love them, but they like reminders. So some kids shared what they appreciate (感激) about their moms. Here are some.
| I appreciate my mom because she helps me know when I’m wrong or right．When I don’t know what to do，she is there．The thing I appreciate most about her is that she kisses my head every night． ——Amy，ll My mother shows me that she loves me in so many ways．She helps me with my homework，drives me to camps．makes delicious breakfasts for me and reads books with me．She is a great role model to me because she keeps studying while working full time and taking care of our family．My mother is a great mom! ——Miles．11 |
| What I appreciate about my mom is that she is funny and nice．When I am in any difficult situation，she is always the first one there．When I have games，she comes every time．She always cares about me．She knows how good I can be，and pushes me to do what I want to． ——Lisa，13 |
| I love my mom because she is very different from most moms．She is my best friend and she is the only one who understands me．She helps me see the world in a different way．She also pushes me to follow my dreams．I'll remember everything she did． ——Scott，13 |
根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。
1.What does Amy appreciate her mother best?
A. Telling her what is wrong.
B. Kissing her head every night.
C. Helping her solve problems.
D. Telling her what she should do.
2.What is TRUE about Miles' mother?
A. She's a housewife.
B. She does part-time work.
C. She works all day,
D. She is a cook.
3.Who regards his or her mother as the best friend?
A. Amy. B. Miles. C. Lisa. D. Scott.
4.How many mothers encourage their children to achieve their dreams?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
5.Where is this material probably taken from?
A. A novel. B. A dictionary.
C. A diary. D. A magazine.
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假如你是王迅．你的美国朋友Jack让上次给你的电子邮件中讲述了他遭遇的尴尬事。请你给他回复一封电子邮件，讲讲你的一次尴尬经历。
要求：80个单词左右。电子邮件的格式和开头已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jack,
Here I'd like to tell you about one of my embarrassing experiences.
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—My parents are sometimes too hard ______ me.
—Are they？They just want you to spend more time on your lessons.
A. on B. with C. for D. to
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Life is full of ___________ unexpected. Let me tell you______ accident I had last year.
A. a; an B. an; the C. the; a D. the; an
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--I don't have the _______ to tell him the bad news.
--Never mind. He's brave enough to face it.
A. courage B. result C. secret D. trouble
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--Can you catch a fish ________ by hand?
--Of course, a piece of cake.
A. lively B. living C. alive D. live
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It's not very cold here, and the temperature is always __ zero.
A. above B. below C. up D. under
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--Doctor, do you think I have got a bad cold?
--Maybe. But I can't say that before I ______ you.
A. feel B. visit C. examine D. ask
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--Why do you look so _______?
--Because I have a stomachache these days.
A. pale B. sleepy C. excited D. relaxed
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It's helpful to give children enough love_____ give them much money.
A. rather than B. instead of
C. would rather D. even though
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--You're always studying hard!
-- Because I want to get good grades and I don't want to______ my parents.
A. surprise B. disappoint C. praise D. suppose
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--____ Mary___ Alice has joined the music club because they have no time.
-- It' s a pity !
A. Either; or B. Not only; but also
C. Both; and D. Neither; nor
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--Tom, you look tired this morning. What's wrong?
--I was so busy that I didn't go to bed _______12 o'clock last night.
A. till B. when C. though D. unless
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I didn't enjoy myself at the party. I just felt __ . — Well, maybe there were too many people at the party.
A. left out B. to leave out C. leaving out D. be left out
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We had to buy a pair of shoes in another shop, because the shoes are __ in this shop.
A. taken out B. put out C. worked out D. sold out
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--Could you tell me what the elephant's __ is?
--Sure. It's about 500 kg, I think.
A. weight B. age C. height D. size
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---Will you watch the basketball game this afternoon?
--Yes. I planned to, but it has been_________ because of the rain.
A. refused B. controlled C. canceled D. served
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Linda once didn't have any friends. She was a little _______ and serious. She really wanted to have someone to share secrets and laugh _______ , but she never got one.
Linda was quite _______ when she went to university because she had to live with strangers. She had no idea how she would_______ them in this new environment.
In the first English class, the teacher asked students to share something about themselves. When Linda gave a _______, she talked a little about herself. The teacher's last _______ was "'What's your goal for this term?" Most of the students said it was to get good scores or _______ the exams, but Linda said her goal was to make just one good _______.
After class, one student came to Linda and introduced himself. He asked_______he could be her friend. Linda ______________ shyly. Later, their friendship lasted all through the university.
1.A. wild B. shy C. active D. funny
2.A. to B. for C. at D. with
3.A. nervous B. pleased C. excited D. mad
4.A. make peace with B. come up with C. get along with D. catch up with
5.A. concert B. suggestion C. gift D. speech
6.A. question B. task C. answer D. decision
7.A. win B. pass C. fail D. attend
8.A. rest B. meal C. friend D. plan
9.A. whether B. when C. as D. until
10.A. cried B. smiled C. shouted D. talked
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Ollie and I became good friends when we were three years old. 1. One day, my mom took Ollie and I to the park in her car. When we were playing, I saw a boy coming to us. Ollie also saw him. 2. They began to talk with each other. Then, they went over to another place and started playing football. They seemed not to see me. I was so angry and left them.
3. Just before Ollie got out of the car, I said, "You are the worst friend in the world." He looked surprised and a little angry, too.
Ollie and I didn't speak to each other for a week. 4. "I don't know what I did wrong, Tony," he said.
"Are you serious?" I said. "You were so impolite that day. You left me out when your friend came! "
"You're the one who left us! I was just surprised to see Ethan there," Ollie said. "I'm sorry, l think we both took things the wrong way. Can we go back to being friends?"
I thought about it. 5. "OK," I said.
Even the best friends can argue. When you argue with each other, talk it out and listen to each other's idea.
根据材料内容．将A～E五个句子填人文中空缺处，使短文内容完整、正确．并将奠标号填写在题号后的横线上。
A. The next Saturday, we met-in our neighborhood, and Ollie came over to me.
B. But last month I thought I was going to lose him as a friend!
C. It seemed stupid to end the friendship because of one little argument.
D. On the ride home, I was still angry.
E. They were on the same football team.
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