It is acknowledged that _______ shortest distance between persons is _______ sincere smile.
A. a; the B. the; / C. a; / D. the; a
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Usually what weighs us down are not the burdens of life, but how we handle _______ .
A. this B. them C. it D. us
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I had intended to go on a diet, but the dishes at the party were simply impossible to _______ .
A. stand B. resist C. defend D. tolerate
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You should report any incident, _______ minor it is.
A. whatever B. whenever C. however D. wherever
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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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Every camera we sell in our shop comes with a two-year _______ .
A. guarantee B. safety C. evaluation D. instruction
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—Which skirt do you prefer, Lucy?
— _______ I'm concerned, the purple one is better.
A. As far as B. As long as C. As soon as D. As much as
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The 30th Olympic Games, _______ between July 27 and August 12 in 2012, will take place in London.
A. classified B. assessed C. scheduled D. committed
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The dancers, all of _______ masks came off suddenly, gave us a great surprise.
A. their B. whose C. which D. whom
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________ most parents care about is to provide the best education for their children.
A. That B. How C. What D. Whether
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— You must be looking forward to your trip to Sydney.
— Yes. I ________ wait any longer.
A. can't B. mustn't C. needn't D. shouldn't
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Isn’t it lovely to think that I ________ myself on the sunny beach tomorrow at this time.
A. will enjoy B. will be enjoying C. am enjoying D. shall enjoy
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You’d better book the tickets in advance; _______ we may miss the concert.
A．however B．therefore C．nevertheless D．otherwise
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As the night is falling, a long queue stood at the bus stop, nervously expecting _______ .
A．to pick up B．picking up
C．to be picked up D．being picked up
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— Hey, you haven't been acting like yourself. Everything OK?
— _______ .
A．I’m fine, thanks B．Sure, it is C．That’s good D．It’s OK
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阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上涂黑。
RESOURCES BELONG TO THE SOCIETY
When I arrived in Hamburg Germany, my colleague who worked there arranged a welcome party for me in a36 . We noticed a few customers including several old ladies, were having their meal. When a dish is37 , the waiter would distribute the food for them, and they would38 every bit of the food on their plates.
As I was hungry, my local colleague39 much food for me. Since there were other things to do, we did not40 much time dining. When we planned to leave, there was still about one third of41 food left. When we were leaving the restaurant, we42 someone calling us. When the old ladies spoke to us in English, we understood that they were43 about us wasting so much food.
“We44 for our food; it is none of your45 how much food we left behind”, my colleague told the old ladies. They got angry, and one of them46 made a call to someone. After a while, an officer in47 arrived. Upon knowing what had happened, he issued us a 50-euro48 . The officer told us in a stern（严厉的）voice: “order49 you can consume. Money is yours, 50 the resources belong to the society. You have no51 for wasting them.” Our face turned red. We all agreed with him in our52 . My colleague took out a 50-euro note and repeatedly53 to the officer.
My colleague copied the fine ticket and gave a copy to each of us as a souvenir. We all54 it to remind us that we should never be55 .
1.A. restaurant B. company C. family D. bank
2.A. cooked B. served C. gathered D. missed
3.A. desert B. refuse C. oppose D. finish
4.A. kept B. sold C. ordered D. made
5.A. save B. spend C. divide D. find
6.A. undiscovered B. undeveloped C. unconsumed D. undetermined
7.A. appointed B. knew C. realized D. heard
8.A. curious B. unhappy C. nervous D. optimistic
9.A. paid B. asked C. applied D. accounted
10.A. matter B. mind C. question D. business
11.A. immediately B. passively C. excitedly D. regularly
12.A. rags B. uniform C. fashion D. dream
13.A. award B. food C. fine D. souvenir
14.A. how B. it C. that D. what
15.A. but B. and C. or D. so
16.A. ability B. problem C. reason D. power
17.A. words B. hearts C. faces D. ears
18.A. apologized B. accused C. admitted D. approved
19.A. stuck B. broke C. kept D. threw
20.A. hopeful B. grateful C. merciful D. wasteful
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Online Voting —The Most Beautiful Places in China
What are the most beautiful places in China in your eyes? Please take part in our activity and vote online. We are looking forward to your choice and voice!
Everyone is welcome!
Rules:
1) Voting period: October 1 to November 30.
2) The results and the winners list will be released in December.
3) 10 votes are allowed.
4) Please leave your contact information when sending your votes. CRIENGLISH takes no responsibility if a winner fails to receive the award because of incorrect contact information.
5) Your comments will be important in choosing the winners.
6) CRIENGLISH reserves the right to decide the final winners.
7) CRIENGLISH reserves the right for final explanation of the rules.
Awards:
The three top winners will each receive an award worth 300 yuan (about 48 US dollars);
The five second place winners will each receive an award worth 200 yuan (about 32 US dollars);
The ten third place winners will each receive an award worth 100 yuan (about 16 US dollars).
1.You need to leave your contact information when sending your votes so that ______.
A. CRIENGLISH can post it online
B. everybody online can contact you
C. CRIENGLISH can reach you if you win a prize
D. CRIENGLISH can use it for some other purposes
2.How many winners will be chosen in this activity?
A. 8. B. 10. C. 15. D. 18.
3.What can be learned about the rules?
A. The activity lasts three months.
B. Everyone must provide 10 votes at least.
C. Only the one giving his information can join the activity.
D. You’d better give a comment in order to win.
4.The text invites people to ______.
A. travel around the ten most beautiful places in China
B. choose the ten most beautiful places in China
C. write an article about the ten most beautiful places in China
D. send some photos about the ten most beautiful places in China
5.Who probably wrote the passage?
A. A Travel Research Agency B. A Medical Center
C. An Animal Reservation D. A Souvenir shopping mall
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It is common and usual to see people freak out when they face challenges in their life. We all pass in different life problems and challenges. No one is free of life problems. Only a dead man faces no problem. As long as you are alive, challenges are everywhere.
How do you face problems and challenges in your life? Problems and challenges are the building blocks of your personality. They make you who you are. Besides, whether what happened in your life builds or destructs you depends on how you look at it. If you take your problems as troubles, they will be troubles and may cause destruction. If you take them as constructive tools, you are going to be built up on them.
Problems are everywhere. No one can avoid them. And they are good too. They open up a different look and opportunity if you are willing to see. When you face troubles, do not frustrate or freak out. Just cool yourself to think in a different direction. Think in a positive way. Every problem has its own good as well as bad sides. Focus on the good one. Look at the bright side.
Besides, there is always a good person, perhaps your mom or dad, or one of your friends, right beside you who can turn everything into your best if you are willing to turn to them. No matter what happens, they will be there to help you. Trust them and they will never let you down. All you need to know is that you are loved wherever you are.
1.What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase “freak out” in Paragraph 1?
A. Feel shy. B. Stay calm. C. Keep up. D. Feel upset.
2.In Paragraph 2, the writer implies that ______.
A. problems cause troubles B. attitude is everything
C. challenges can be avoided D. personalities are built on failures
3.According to the last paragraph, when we're in trouble, we ______.
A. can only depend on our parents B. are not alone
C. should only believe ourselves D. are not confident
4.What’s the writer’s purpose to write the passage?
A．To encourage. B．To compare. C．To prove. D．To explain.
5.What can be the best title of the passage?
A．How to Avoid Problems
B．Challenges Are Everywhere
C．Face Your Challenges Bravely
D．You Are Loved Wherever You Are
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Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.
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Plenty of health complaints can be handled at home. Each and every remedy will be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound.
Dozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters（起泡；起疮）to allergies, and hiccups（打嗝）.
1.You can most probably read the passage in a ________ .
A. travel guide B. medicine booklet
C. textbook D. newspaper
2.How much money could you save if you want to buy a travel book?
A. $10. 20. B. $6.46. C. $13.96. D. $19.80.
3.Which of the following could help you to deal with common diseases without a doctor?
A. Off the Beaten Path. B. Container Gardens by Number.
C. 1801 Home Remedies. D. Best Weekend Projects.
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Container Gardens by Number can help you improve your gardening skills.
B. Off the Beaten Path covers about 1, 000 famous traveling sites all over the world.
C. Best Weekend Projects may be useful for you to modify your living room.
D. 1801 Home Remedies is designed for home use.
5.What's the purpose of the passage?
A. To advise readers to buy their books.
B. To advise readers to read more in spare time.
C. To share the pleasure of reading with readers.
D. To share his opinion about the books with readers.
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The Friday after the American holiday of Thanksgiving is called Black Friday. It’s said that it’s the day that store ledgers(分类账)move into the black and companies become profitable. On that day, retailers slash(砍) prices to get consumers to buy. It is also a time when many Americans start their Christmas shopping. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee tells us how the economy may affect consumers on that bargain day.
This day should be a shopper’s dream. “It’s just the deals, the sales and everything you can get for a lesser price,” said Sandy Thomas, a shopper. But it’s a nightmare for others. “I think it’s crazy. I’ve done all of my shopping throughout the week so I don’t have to go out on Friday,” she said. It’s called Black Friday, the start of the traditional Christmas shopping season in the United States. Every year it’s the day after the Thanksgiving holiday. Stores open before sunrise and there are deep discounts everywhere you look.
Last year a crowd of bargain-hunters killed a Wal-mart worker in a New York suburb. This year, many stores are increasing security while they slash prices. “This is a huge time for the retail stores,” said Fred Joutz from George Washington University. “This is when they begin making their profits for the year.”
Economics professor Fred Joutz says how Americans spend the weekend after Thanksgiving is a good indication of how consumers feel about the future.
With the unemployment rate above 10 percent, Joutz says Americans are saving more and spending less. Some retailers are attracting consumers by opening on Thanksgiving Day, when shops are traditionally closed. Other stores open their doors anywhere from midnight to four in the morning.
And shoppers will be lining up in front of the doors in order to be one of the first ones to walk through and get a big discount. Electronics like flat screen TVs are usually the first items to go. Sandy Thomas says it’s an annual family tradition and well worth it. “I just save maybe half of what I would have spent on a regular, you know, shopping trip,” she said.
Economists say U.S. consumers will spend money this Black Friday, but they will spend it more carefully.
1.By saying “This day should be a shopper’s dream”, the writer means ________ .
A．shoppers have longed for this day for a long time
B．the shops will be very crowded on that day
C．the shops will keep open until the daybreak of next day
D．shoppers can buy many items at low prices on that day
2.Why are many stores increasing security according to the passage?
A．Because there are too many people saving more and spending less.
B．Because it’s a time when they begin making their profits for the year.
C．Because last year a crowd of bargain-hunters caused an accident.
D．Because many stores open their doors from midnight to four a.m.
3.From the passage we know that_________.
A. Christmas shopping is traditional time and this year it is no exception.
B. Electronics like flat screen TVs are usually least discounted.
C. The economy only affects consumers on that bargain day.
D. Thanksgiving is a good indication of how consumers feel about the future.
4.We can find this passage in_________.
A. a science fiction B. a travel brochure
C. an economic research report D. a book on psychology
5.Why American people call it a black day?
A. Because they organize activities in honor of some great person.
B. Because there are too many people going out shopping for Christmas.
C. Too many people are celebrating Thanks giving.
D. The sky is black that day.
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阅读下面短文并回答问题, 然后将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上（请注意问题后的字数要求）。
[1]Everyone has dreams. Usually they obey the rule that if you can dream it, you can achieve it！If you want to obtain a perfect life in the future, there are always some goals.
[2]The first goal common to all of us is health and energy. We all want to be healthy and fit, to have high levels of energy and to live free of pain and illness. Today, with the incredible advance in medical science, the quality of our health and fitness, and our lifespan is largely determined by design, not by chance. People with excellent health habits are far healthier, have more energy, and live longer and better than people who have poor health habits. Remember that health is not everything, but without health everything is nothing!
[3]The second goal that we all have in common is to enjoy excellent relationships—personal or social—with the people we like and respect, and who________ in turn. Fully 85% of your happiness will be determined by the quality of your relationships at each stage, and in each area of your life. How well you get along with people, and how much they like and respect you, have more impact on the quality of your life than perhaps any other factor.
[4]The third common goal is to do work that we enjoy, to do it well, and to be well paid for it. You want to be able to get and keep the job you want, to get paid more and promoted faster. You want to earn the very most that is possible for you at each stage of your career, no matter what you are engaged in.
[5]The fourth goal we all have in common is to achieve financial independence. You want to reach the point in life where you have enough money so that you never have any financial worries. You want to be completely free of them. You want to be able to order dinner in a restaurant without referring to the price listings to determine what you want to eat.
1.What does this passage mainly about? (no more than 12 words)
________
2.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (no more than 6 words)
________
3.Why does the author put health ahead of other goals?(no more than 20 words)
________
4.What does the underlined word“them”in the last paragraph probably refer
to? (no more than 3 words)
________
5.Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 into Chinese.
________
________
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第二节：写作（满分30分）
随着全球环境的恶化，越来越多的人选择过“低碳生活（low-carbon life）”，即减少二氧化碳的排放，低能量、低消耗、低开支的生活。请写一篇英文倡议书，倡议你的同学们加入“低碳一族”，为环保做出贡献。提示要点如下：
1.用手洗衣服；
2.多走楼梯，少用电梯；
3.去超市自备购物袋；
4.步行或者骑自行车上学；
5…….
注意：
1.词数：120-150左右。
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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