Dear Mrs.Denner,
Over the past five months, your husband has been causing quite a commotion(混乱) in our store. Our complaints（抱怨） against Mr.Denner are listed below:
July 2:Set all the alarm clocks in house-wares to go off at 5-minute intervals(间隔).
July 7: Made a trail(小径) of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women’s restroom.
August 4: Took a bag of M&M’s from the candy shelf and handed out to the passing children to eat.
September 14:Moved a “CAUTION—WET FLOOR” sign to a carpeted area.
September 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told other shoppers he’d invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department.
September 23:When a clerk asked if they could help him ，he began crying and screamed,“Why can’t you people just leave me alone?”
October 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.
November 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.
December 3:Darted around the store while loudly humming the “Mission Impossible” theme.
December 6:In the auto department, he practiced his “Madonna look” by using different sizes of funnels.
December 18:Hid in a clothing rack（支架） and when people looked through, yelled “PICK ME!PICK ME!”
December 21:When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a fatal position and screamed “OH NO!IT’S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!”
December 23:Went into a fitting room（装配车间）, shut the door, waited a while, and then yelled very loudly,“Hey! There’s no toilet paper in here!”
Our video surveillance(监控)cameras recorded all these. Never once did our reminding and warning work and therefore we are forced to ban him from the store.
Regards,
Wal-Mart
1.How did the market get to know about Mr.Denner’s strange behavior?
A. From other shoppers.
B. Through the cameras of the market.
C. From the shop assistants.
D. By talking with Mr.Denner.
2.“M&M’s” may be the brand of .
A. chocolate B. clothes C. furniture D. medicine
3.From the passage, we can learn that Mr.Denner .
A. once poured some water on the carpet of the market
B. managed to get some shoppers to camp together with him
C. did all of these strange things due to his mental disease
D. was once warned not to do such strange things in the market
4.In which month did Mr.Denner cause most troubles?
A. In July. B. In September.
C. In November. D. In December.
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Nonverbal （非语言的）Communication
When you are in another country, it is important to know the language, but it is equally important to know how to communicate nonverbally. Before saying anything, people communicate nonverbally by making gestures. According to an investigation(调查),only 30 to 35 percent of our communication is verbal. When people don’t know the language, the most common way to communicate is through gestures. However, many gestures have different meanings, or no meaning at all, in different parts of the world.
In the United States, for example, nodding your head up and down means “yes”. In some parts of Greece and Turkey, however, this motion can mean “no”. In Southeast Asia, nodding your head is a polite way of saying “I’ve heard you.”
In ancient Rome, when the emperor wanted to spare someone’s life, he would put his thumb up. Today in the United States, when someone puts his/her thumb up, it means “Everything is all right.” However, in Sardinia and Greece, the gesture is insulting (侮辱)and should not be used there.
In the United States, raising your clasped(握紧的) hands above your head means “I’m the champion” or “I’m the winner”. It is the sign that prizefighters make when they win a fight. When a leading Russian statesman(政治家) made this gesture after a White House meeting, Americans misunderstood and thought he meant he was a winner. In Russia, however, it is a sign of friendship.
There are other nonverbal signals that people should be aware of when they go to another country, such as the distance to maintain between speakers. Americans stand closer to each other than English people. English people don’t like touching somebody or being touched. Now in America, touch is important. For example friends touch each other on the arm. They often put an arm around a friend when they say “hello” or “goodbye”.
1.It is very important to know how to communicate nonverbally when you are in another country because .
A. most people speak different languages
B. much of our communication is nonverbal on many occasions
C. people usually make gestures before saying anything
D. it’s easy to learn how to express oneself through gestures
2.If a native in Singapore nods his head up and down when you talk to him, his motion means .
A. yes B. no
C. that’s all right D. I’ve heard you
3.When the Russian leader put up his clasped hands after the meeting at the White House .
A. he meant Russia was the winner
B. he was insulting America
C. he made a show of friendship to America
D. he in fact meant nothing at all
4.The gesture of putting one’s thumb up should not be used when you are travelling in .
A. China B. the United States
C. Greece D. Southeast Asia
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The Wizarding World(魔法世界) of Harry Potter theme park will open in Florida in 2009,and will provide attractions and rides based on places from the Harry Potter books.
The novels’ author JK Rowling has already given her blessing to the project. She said,“The plans I’ve seen look unbelievably exciting, and I don’t think fans of the books or films will be disappointed.”
Stuart Craig, the man in charge of the design of the park, is an Oscar-winning production designer who worked on the Harry Potter films so it should be faithful(忠实的) to JK Rowling’s vision.
Stuart Craig said, “Our primary goal is to make sure this experience is an authentic extension(原著的延伸) of Harry Potter’s world as it is portrayed in the books and films.”
Visitors to the park will be able to explore some of their favourite places from the book such as the village of Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest and, of course, Hogwarts Castle, where Harry goes to school.
Although fans can look forward to a holiday in the Harry Potter theme park, many will be saddened by the fact that the best-selling series (系列)is now drawing to a close.
The final instalment(分期连载的一部分) in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, will be published on 21 July, and to mark the event JK Rowling is to read extracts(摘录) from the book to a select audience at midnight on the day of publication.
Rowling has announced that two characters die in the final book, but has not revealed(透露) if Harry is one of them so fans will have to wait to find out the fate of their magical hero.
1.What’s the passage mainly about?
A. A new book about Harry Potter.
B. A theme park about Harry Potter.
C. What people will see in the theme park.
D. Something about Harry Potter.
2.What will people see in the theme park?
A. Some of the places in the book.
B. Harry Potter and most of the characters.
C. How film Harry Potter was made.
D. The ending part of the magical story.
3.What’s meaning of the underlined word “portrayed” mean in the fourth paragraph?
A. Explored. B. Saddened. C. Described. D. Opened.
4.What’s the novel’s author JK Rowling’s attitude to the theme park?
A. Not as good as the book.
B. It will be well received.
C. Not satisfied with the places shown in the park.
D. Saddened.
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Love, success, happiness, family and freedom—how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental(基本的) questions in life.
Q: Could you introduce yourself first?
A: My name is Misbah,27 years old. I was born in a war-torn(战争毁掉的) area. Right now I’m a web designer.
Q: What are your great memories?
A: My parents used to take me to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday, because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories.
Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?
A: Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent.
Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?
A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.
Q: How do you get along with your parents?
A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters(过滤) out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch.
1.In Misbah’s childhood, .
A. he was free from worry
B. he liked living in the countryside
C. he was fond of getting close to nature
D. he often spent holidays with his family
2.What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?
A. A colorful life.
B. A beautiful house.
C. Peace and freedom.
D. Money for his family.
3.How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?
A. By chatting on the Internet.
B. By calling them sometimes.
C. By paying weekly visits.
D. By writing letters to them.
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Every boy and every girl expects their parents to give them more pocket money. Why do their parents just give them a certain amount? 1.
The amount of money that parents give to their children to spend as they wish differs from family to family. 2. Some children get weekly pocket money. Others get monthly pocket money.
First of all, children are expected to make a choice between spending and saving. Then parents should make the children understand what is expected to pay for with the money. At first, some young children may spend all of the money soon after they receive it. Parents are usually advised not to offer more money until it is the right time. 3.
In order to encourage their children to do some housework, some parents give pocket money if the children help around the home. Some experts think it not wise to pay the children for doing that. 4. .
Pocket money can give children a chance to experience the three things they can do with the money. They can spend it by giving it to a good cause. They can spend it by buying things they want. 5. Saving helps children understand that costly goals require sacrifice（牺牲）. Saving can also open the door to future saving and investing（投资） for children.
A. They can save it for future use.
B. Timing （时间）is another consideration（考虑）.
C. As helping at home is a normal part of family life.
D. Some children are not good at managing their pocket money.
E. Learning how to get money is very important for every child.
F. One main purpose is to let kids learn how to manage their own money.
G. By doing so, these children will learn that spending must be done with a budget（预算）.
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阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago Illinois while he lived most of his childhood in Marceline, Missouri.
Since young, Walt showed great _________in art. He would often sell drawings to neighbors to make _________ money. Though his father could be quite _________,and often there was little money in the family, Walt was _________ by his mother, and older brother to _________ his attention on what he loved deeply.
In 1918,Disney _________ to enter the army. However, he was _________ because he was under age, only 16 at the time. _________ ,Walt joined the Red Cross and was _________ to France, where he spent a year driving an ambulance(救护车).His ambulance was_________ not with army camouflage(伪装),but with Disney cartoons.
Once Walt _________ from France to America, he started a small company which finally_________ to be a failure. With twenty dollars, Walt _________ for Hollywood to try his luck. After making a _________ of his “Alice Comedies”, Walt became a(an) _________ Hollywood figure. In 1932,Flowers and Trees(the first color cartoon) _________ Walt the first of his studio’s Academy Awards. His dream of a clean, and organized amusement park _________ as Disneyland Park opened in 1955.
Walt Disney is a hero of the 20th century. His worldwide popularity was _________on the ideals(标准): imagination, creation and self-made success in the American _________ .He brought us closer to the future _________ telling us of the past. It is certain that Walt Disney is a great man.
1.A. love B. taste C. interest D. desire
2.A. exact B. many C. plenty D. extra
3.A. friendly B. strict C. humorous D. selfish
4.A. advised B. hoped C. encouraged D. persuaded
5.A. pay B. fix C. devote D. direct
6.A. tried B. succeeded C. managed D. considered
7.A. received B. refused C. accepted D. avoided
8.A. Besides B. In fact C. Instead D. As a result
9.A. driven B. sent C. carried D. forced
10.A. filled B. crowded C. covered D. repaired
11.A. came B. reached C. got D. returned
12.A. turned out B. grew up C. ended up D. suffered from
13.A. drove B. headed C. ran D. settled
14.A. difference B. success C. lecture D. face
15.A. recognized B. admired C. wealthy D. respectful
16.A. offered B. supplied C. earned D. paid
17.A. took out B. carried out C. came out D. came true
18.A. produced B. based C. settled D. stood
19.A. life B. tradition C. country D. generation
20.A. before B. after C. while D. Until
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根据所学,填出单词的适当形式
1.I can’t stand people with no sense of .(humorous)
2.The children quickly got (bore)with staying indoors.
3. (fortunate),you were out when we called.
4.“Are you really an artist?” Felix asked (curious).
5.There must have been some (understand).I didn’t order all these books.
6.Your proposal sounds very (attract).
7.How does one gain (admit) to the university?
8. ( work) abroad for twenty years, the old man is on the way back to his motherland.
9. The bridge at the moment will be the longest one in this area.
10.When I opened the door, I noticed someone (sit) by her side talking with her.
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短文改错
文中共有10处语言错误，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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其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处起）不计分。
We had a dog naming Doudou, and he loved to ride in the car. But one day, on a trip to the shop, our car was stolen for Doudou in the back seat. We called the police but put signs up all over the town. We were desperate and has started to believe we would never see our beloved pets again. But after four days, Doudou dragged himself up our driveway, exhausting and starving. After talking to the police, we found out that a car had been driven about 35 km off and abandoned. We were amazed that Doudou could manage get himself out of the car and find her way home.
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书面表达
假定你是李华,正在一所英国学校学习暑期课程,遇到一些困难,希望得到学校辅导中心(Learning Center)的帮助。根据学校规定,你需书面预约,请按下列要点写一封信:
1.本人简介; 2.求助内容; 3.约定时间;
4.你的联系方式(Email:lihua@1236.com;Phone:12345678)。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.结束语已为你写好。
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m Li Hua,
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Look forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
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