—- Why are Easter eggs so popular?
— I think one of the reasons is that they are seen _____ the symbol of new life.
A.of B.on C.by D.as
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The girl used to _____ the dark, but now she is used to _____ at home alone at night.
A.is afraid of; stay B.be afraid of; staying C.is afraid to; staying D.be afraid; to stay
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Jim _____ be in the teacher’s office. I saw him playing basketball on the playground just now.
A.mustn’t B.needn’t C.can’t D.may not
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— _____ delicious food you served us tonight! Thank you very much!
— I’m glad that you enjoyed it.
A.How B.How an C.What D.What an
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Your hair is too long. You’d better _____.
A.have it cut B.have cut it C.be cutting it D.to cut it
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There must be a cleaner _____ the rubbish in the street. The street is very clean.
A.collect B.collecting C.collects D.to collect
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I prefer swimming to _____ TV at home.
A.watch B.watches C.watching D.watched
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_____ my brother _____ my cousin has a natural talent for drawing. They really draw very well.
A.Not only; but also B.Neither; nor C.Either; or D.Both; and
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He’s never seen a three- D film at the cinema, _____ he?
A.Is B.does C.was D.has
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This food is cooked by a cook _____ Victor.
A.call B.calls C.called D.calling
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We all _____ these national heroes, and we all take pride in them.
A.look B.look up to C.look after D.look forward to
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— Well, let’s talk about the Great Wall with Jack.
— I’m sorry, but neither Jack nor I _____ there.
A.has gone B.have gone C.has been D.have been
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Great changes _____ in my hometown in the last few years.
A.took place B.were taken place C.have taken place D.have been taken place
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Could you tell me _____, please?
A.who knows the answers B.who knew the answers
C.who the answers know D.who to know the answers
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— Did Linda win first prize in the singing competition?
— _____. She is very good at singing.
A.I’m afraid not B.I guess so C.I see D.I disagree
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It was the end of school. An exciting feeling held me ______ my expected holidays arrived. Everything went according to plan till my parents told me they were making a three-week trip to Romania to visit ______. Whether I liked it or not, I had to go because nothing would change their minds.
After a long and tiring air journey, we were ______ on Romanian ground. Everyone was ______ us at the airport: my grandparents, great-uncles and cousins. I’m sure you can ______ the craziness of that moment since they hadn’t seen me for five years.
I spent my next few ______ visiting the historic sites of Romania, the countryside and, of course, the beach. All my relatives looked forward to showing ______ around so that I could see for myself the changes. I could tell that they were proud of their culture and way of life.
Words cannot express ______ the holidays made me feel. When it was time to say goodbye, I found it ______ to let go. The trip to Romania made my summer. perfect. I wouldn’t trade the ______ for the world.
1.A.and B.because C.or D.though
2.A.friends B.relatives C.teachers D.classmates
3.A.hardly B.probably C.suddenly D.finally
4.A.waiting for B.looking after C.thinking of D.parting with
5.A.admire B.imagine C.miss D.describe
6.A.hours B.weeks C.months D.years
7.A.me B.him C.her D.them
8.A.that B.what C.when D.how
9.A.certain B.hard C.crazy D.possible
10.A.dream B.advice C.experience D.opinion
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One day, when Carolyn and her husband were driving through heavy rain on heir way home, they were ______ to see a police officer standing in the middle of the road. They were even more surprised to see the officer smiling, even though she was all wet. As they got ______, they realized that the officer was watching over a sea turtle (海龟) sitting on the road.
“I couldn’t believe that she was ______ that sea turtle in all that rain,” Carolyn later told reporters, “Not many people ______ do that.”
According to Carolyn. a local man had called the animal control ______ he was worried about the sea turtle’s safety on the busy road. With all the bad weather, the sea turtle would be hit by a car.
Sea turtles are dangerous to deal with ______ proper tools, so when the officer got to the position before the animal control, she stood there and watched over the animal until help ______.
Instead of leaving the officer to her job, Carolyn’s husband held a(n) ______ over her head while his wife went home to get some tools. The couple then used the tools to get the sea turtle to the other side of the ______ where it was safe.
“The officer thanked us and we thanked her and we all went on our way,” Carolyn said. “She was smiling the whole time and she ______ seemed to care that she was all wet. She was delightful (令人愉快的), kind, inspirational, all the things that you think a police officer should be.”
1.A.afraid B.angry C.surprised D.happy
2.A.closer B.farther C.colder D.warmer
3.A.moving B.feeding C.guarding D.catching
4.A.should B.would C.must D.need
5.A.although B.unless C.until D.because
6.A.to B.as C.about D.without
7.A.arrived B.stopped C.continued D.changed
8.A.sign B.ticket C.stone D.umbrella
9.A.river B.sea C.road D.wall
10.A.always B.never C.usually D.sometimes
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I have returned to my hometown of Wilson Creek after an absence of 10 years. So many things have changed around here. When I left Wilson Creek, there was a small lake in the south-east of the town. They have filled in the lake and built a large shopping mall and a swimming pool there. They have also built a new post office just across from my old school.
The baseball stadium (体育场) in the north-east of Wilson Creek has also changed completely. They have now added a new stand (看台) where probably a few thousand people could sit. It looks really great.
The biggest changes have taken place in the town center. It has become a walking area and you can’t drive there anymore. They have built a large square and a cinema. There is also a new street cafe and a grassy area.
My street looks just the same as it always has been, but a public library has appeared on the next street. There used to be a park there but they have cut down all the trees, which is a pity. The library now has a large green area in front of it but it’s not the same as when the park was there.
Another change is the new restaurants that have opened in Wilson Creek. A Chinese restaurant and an Italian restaurant have opened in the town center, and a Mexican restaurant has opened near my home, which is where I am going tonight!
1.The shopping mall is where a ______ used to be.
A.lake B.school C.post office D.swimming pool
2.The writer thinks it is a pity that ______.
A.his street hasn’t changed B.the park isnt there anymore
C.his street doesnt have a library D.the library doesn’t have a green area
3.What will the writer do tonight?
A.Watch a movie in the town center cinema. B.Watch a baseball match at the stadium.
C.Go shopping in the shopping mall. D.Go to a Mexican restaurant.
4.Which is the best title for the passage?
A.Great changes in my hometown B.great buildings in my hometown
C.My favorite restaurant in town D.My favorite things to do in town
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Some children were working in a wheat (小麦) field. Some worked hard and some didn’t. But one small boy just ran here and there after the butterflies and sang happily.
In the evening, an angel (天使) came and said to the children, “Come now to the gate, and bring your sheaves (小麦捆) with you.”
So the children came, bringing their sheaves, but the boy that had run after the butterflies, came empty-handed.
“No one can enter here without sheaves,” the angel told him.
Hearing that, the small boy lowered his head.
Then all the other children cried out together. One said, “Dear Angel, let him in! In the morning I was sick and this boy came and played with me, and showed me the butterflies. Also, he gave me one of sheaves, and I would give it to him again.”
Another said, “Dear Angel, let him in! At noon I fainted (昏倒) and fell down. This boy brought me water, and then he showed me the butterflies until I felt better. To me he also gave one of his sheaves, and I would give it to him again.”
And a third said, “Just now, as evening was coming, I was tired and I couldn’t go on working. But this boy comforted me, showed me the butterflies, and gave me one of his sheaves.”
And the other children said with one voice, “We also had sheaves of him, dear angel. Let him in!”
The angel smiled, and reached his hand inside the gate and brought out a pile of sheaves. “Here are his sheaves!” said the angel. “They are known and counted, every one.” And he said to the small boy, “Lead the way in!”
1.When did the angel appear?
A.In the morning. B.At noon.
C.In the afternoon. D.In the evening.
2.The small boy lowered his head probably because ______.
A.he couldn’t find his sheaves B.his butterflies all flew away
C.the angel was angry with him D.he felt it hopeless to enter by the gate
3.When a child was ill in the morning, the small boy ______.
A.sang to him B.played with him
C.gave him a butterfly D.brought him some water
4.How did the small boy probably feel at the end of the story?
A.Proud. B.Upset. C.Strange. D.Stressed
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When Cheryl was at primary school, nobody ever called her by her real name. There was always someone making fun of her size. That continued for several years and it made her feel upset.
But one day, when she was eleven, as she was building a tree house in her garden, Cheryl realized she had more physical power (体力) than all the boys. She could lift heavy things and do things that other kids couldn’t. So, she decided to try weightlifting.
Cheryl was really good at weightlifting, so her coach encouraged her to take part in competitions. Her talent began to shine. She holds every American record in her age group and she also won a bronze medal (铜牌) at the 2000 Olympic Games, when she was only sixteen.
Cheryl is not only strong but also crazy about her sport. She usually works out for three hours a day including Saturdays. However, this doesn’t mean that weightlifting is her only interest. Just like other teenagers, Cheryl enjoys spending her free time with friends and her two sisters. They don’t always go out, but when they do, they often go to the cinema or a seafood restaurant. Cheryl also likes drawing and painting and she’s a very talented artist. Her portraits (画像) made in pencil have won prizes in competitions.
Cheryl’s success has made her an idol, especially among oversized teenagers. She says, “Hopefully, I can set an example to other people who feel they are far from normal and encourage them to do things that are challenging. We’re not all going to be supermodels. I don’t want to look like that. What’s important is how you feel and how you act towards others.”
1.At the 2000 Olympic Games, Cheryl ______.
A.set a world record B.met her future coach
C.won a medal in her sport D.was the youngest weightlifter
2.The fourth paragraph is mainly about Cheryl’s ______.
A.training plans B.different interests
C.social life D.general achievements
3.What message does Cheryl send to other teenagers?
A.Interest is the best teacher. B.Do not make fun of others.
C.Accept yourself for who you are. D.Anyone can become a supermodel.
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根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择适当的选项补全短文。
Want to study abroad? Choose Travelingua!
Every year. a large number of students choose to study abroad. Many people find the experience of studying abroad very exciting, but also very scary. Let Travelingua give you some advice.
Why do it?
Living in another country will help you learn a language and learn about another culture. 1. Many companies want employees (雇员) who speak a second language or who have experienced living or working in another country.
Making the right choice
To choose the right country or school, ask yourself these questions: For how long do I want to study abroad? Do I want to live with a host family, with roommates, or alone? 2. If you aren’t sure how to answer these questions, our experienced staff can help!
Getting ready to go
Before you go, learn as much of the language as you can and read about the customs of your host country. Also, talk with people who have experience in studying abroad. 3.
Once you are there
Be open to meeting new people and having new experiences. Don’t expect to always be comfortable. After the first few weeks it’s usual to feel a little homesick (想家的). Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place with new customs. 4. Try to keep in touch with the people back home.
A. How much can I afford to pay?
B. Talk to your new friends and write about your feelings.
C. Studying abroad is also excellent training for the working world.
D. And call the school to make sure someone can meet you when you get there.
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从下面的方框中选择适当的选项补全对话。（其中有两项是多余的）
A: Are you celebrating tonight, Mark?
B: Yes, I will go out and get dumplings.
C: Uh, what are you celebrating?
A: Chinese New Year! 1.
C: Oh, I see.
A: I think of my family at this time of year.
B: Me, too. My family gets together for Chinese New Year.
A: Mine, too. And my mom always cooks a big dinner! 2.
C: Why?
B: Some foods are lucky for Chinese people. Fish is one of them.
C:3.
B: That’s because “fish” sounds like “余” in Chinese. It means riches.
C: Oh! 4.
A: That’s right. And children do get riches.
C: They do?
A: Yes! 5. The envelopes have money in them.
A. We always have fish.
B. Why is fish a lucky food?
C Tonight is Chinese New Year’s Eve.
D. So people wish for riches in the new year.
E. What does your mother cook on New Year’s Eve?
F. Children get red envelopes (红包) from their parents and other adults.
G. We usually have a big dinner in a restaurant on Chinese New Year’s Eve.
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按要求完成下面各句，每空一词。
1.You must do the work now. (改为被动语态)
The work must _________ _________ now.
2.The pink bag on the desk is Alice’s. (对划线部分提问)
_________ _________ the pink bag on the desk?
3.Both my father and my uncle like going fishing in their free time. (改为否定句)
_________ my father _________ my uncle likes going fishing in their free time.
4.The house was built last month. It stands on the hill. (合并为含有定语从句的复合句)
The house _________ _________ on the hill was built last month.
5.Why does Tom always feel tired in class! Can you explain? (合并为含有宾语从句的复合句)
Can you explain _________ Tom always _________ tired in class?
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根据所给的中文意思完成句子，每空一词。
1.这味道总是令我想起我的妈妈。
The smell always _________ me _________ my mother.
2.无疑，在我们的生活中健康是最重要的。
_________ _________, health is the most important in our life.
3.她将坚持她的决定，并为之努力工作。
She will _________ _________ her decision and work hard for it.
4.Tim昨天去的大连而不是上海。
Tim went to Dalian _________ _________ Shanghai yesterday.
5.不要让孩子们在图书馆里制造噪音。
Stop the children from _________ _________ in the library.
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同学们，第三年的初中生活已过一半，回顾过去两年多的初中生活，你发现你有什么变化吗？你是怎么改变的？请以“What changes I have had”为题写一篇短文向你校英语报“每周之星”栏目投稿。
提示：内容可包括性格、爱好、学习、生活习惯、行为习惯等方面的变化。
要求：1.至少选两方面内容；2.语言流畅、书写规范；3.100词左右，可适当发挥，文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
What changes I have had
How time flies! Almost more than two years has quickly passed since I came to high school. I find I have changed a lot. ________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I am happy that I have changed so much!
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