Once a boy came to ask a fisherman how to become cleverer, because his mother always called him “foolish boy”.
“That’s easy,” answered the fisherman. “I know one way to make you become cleverer.”
“Really?”
“Of course. It is said a fish head is good for brain. If you eat one, you’ll become cleverer indeed. Pay only three pounds for one fish head.” The boy paid him three pounds and the fisherman cut off a fish head and handed it to him.
A raw fish head is not good—not even for a hungry boy to eat but the boy ate it up in two gulps.
“Do you feel anything?” asked the fisherman.
“Not in my head,” said the boy.
The boy lay on the ground and thought. “One whole fish costs only two pounds. I have paid him three pounds for the fish head. Why couldn’t I have the whole fish for soup, a head for brain and one pound left over?” He jumped up and shouted at the fisherman. “You thief! You are fooling me!” The fisherman laughed, saying, “The fish head works now, you see.”
1.The boy ate up the raw fish head only in two gulps, because he __________.
A. enjoyed it B. wanted to taste it
C. took it as a good medicine D. was a foolish boy
2.The boy came to the fisherman in order to __________.
A. buy a fish head B. ask the fisherman a question
C. buy a whole fish D. A and C
3.The boy paid three pounds. He should have had __________.
A. a whole fish
B. a fish head and one pound back
C. a whole fish and one pound back
D. a whole fish, a fish head and one pound back
4.__________ helped the boy become cleverer.
A. A good meal B. The raw fish head
C. Nothing D. What had happened
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Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would draw your attention to a few of our laws.
The first one is drinking. Now, you may not buy wine in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don’t make unnecessary noise, particularly, at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.
Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful, the traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossing(人行横道) and don’t take any chance when crossing the road.
My next point is about rubbish. It isn’t lawful to drop rubbish in the street. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a dustbin.
Finally, as regards smoking, it is against law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age.
I’d like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact the police, who will be pleased to help you. You can call, write or directly go to any policeman.
1.The phrase “take any chance” in the passage means .
A.冒险，碰运气 B.趁机
C.失去机会 D.生气
2.Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?
A. A guide B. A person who makes the law
C. A teacher D. An English officer
3.How many laws are there discussed in the speech?
A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six
4.The main purpose of this speech is to ________ .
A. tell people above 18 can smoke and drink there
B. declare the different laws of England
C. give advice to travelers to the country
D. warn people against going to the country
5.From the speech we have learnt that __________ .
A. if you are 18 years of age, you may not buy wine, but your friends can buy it for you here.
B. you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years of age.
C. because of the left-side traffic rule, you must use pedestrian when crossing the road.
D. you can’t make a noise except at night.
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Part-time Front Desk Position
Kirchoff.Inc, a book development company, is looking for a part-time front desk office worker. This position is perfect for a person who is cheerful, dependable, and pleasant to work with. Also, you should be able to welcome guests, redirect phone call, and take messages. More importantly, you can stay cool under pressure. You are expected to work 5:00--6:00 pm weekdays. You need to fill in some forms if you are interested.
Forms can be collected at
Kirchoff.Inc
866 United Nations Plaza, #525
New York, NY 10037
Important Points to Remember When Swimming
•Wait at least an hour after meals.
•Follow the advice of lifeguards.
•Don’t dive into unknown waters. Always swim in line with the shore.
•Find out at the seaside when and where it is safe to swim.
•Don’t use floating toys on the water. Wind can easily sweep them out to sea.
•Get out of the water if you feel tired or cold. Cold can kill even strong swimmers.
Help Telephone:212-543-5902
Atlantic City Beach Office
______________________
Arrive on time.
Introduce yourself in a polite manner.
Read company materials while you wait.
Have a firm handshake.
Listen.
Use body language to show interest.
Smile and nod to the interviewers.
Ask about the next thing you should do.
Thank the interviewer.
Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to.
For more information, please visit jobweb.com
368 Cooper Square, New York.
1.If you want to work in an office, where can you get the forms to fill in?
A. jobweb.com
B. Atlantic City Beach Office.
C. 368 Cooper Square, New York, NY
D. 866 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10037.
2.According to the above information, what is the right thing to do when you swim?
A. To keep close to the beach.
B. To dive into unknown waters.
C. To use floating toys on the water.
D. To swim soon after lunch.
3.The best title for the last piece of information would be_________.
A. Tips on Showing Interest in a Job
B. Steps to a Successful Interview
C. Advice on Introducing Yourself Politely
D. Rules of Body Language in an Interview
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Here is a question I have often asked at dinner parties:
You're on an island with only one other person, your best friend. He's dying of cancer. In his final days, he tells you, "I have 100,000 dollars in a bank back home. When I die, make sure my son goes to medical school." Then he dies. But his son is a no-good playboy who has no interest in going to medical school and will waste that money away in a very short time. But your son is entering college, and he is willing to become a doctor. Which one do you give the money to for medical school?
I've asked this question of everyone from the president of a famous university to an ordinary young soldier, and it has never failed to get a discussion going. Everyone has an opinion, most of them different, but all of them correct. Sometimes this one topic lasts the whole evening.
1.Which of the following is TRUE to the passage?
A. Only the clever people can answer the question rightly.
B. Some people refuse to answer such a silly question.
C. Everyone at the dinner party seems to be interested in the question.
D. Most of the people have the same answer.
2.What the writer often says at dinner parties is _______.
A. not a true story B. a true story
C. a strange story D. just a joke
3.Why does the writer often ask people such a question? Because ______.
A. he wants to find the answer for a research
B. he is interested in such a question
C. he likes to make fun of people at parties
D. he wants to offer people a topic in which everyone could say something
4.Which of the following decisions is most likely NOT correct?
A. You give the money to your friend's son.
B. You give the money to your son for medical school.
C. You keep the money for your future medical care.
D. You keep the money for your friend's son.
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Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone.
Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods.
With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don't have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.
Do not miss meals. Before you leave home for a feast(宴会),have a small, low-fat snack(小吃). This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods. Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.
Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them.
Choose lean meat(瘦肉 ).Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.
If you have a sweet tooth, try mints (薄荷) and fruits. They don’t have fat content as cream and chocolate.
Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess(过多的) calories.
1. Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may ______
A. bring weight problems
B. bring you much trouble in your life
C. make you worried about your foods
D. make you hate delicious foods
2.In order to really enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, you'd better__
A. drink much water and have vegetables only
B. not eat the food in high fat
C. not accept invitations to feasts
D. turn away from delicious foods
3.According to the passage, ___ is a necessary part to stop you from putting on weight.
A. vegetables B. water
C. calories of energy D. physical exercise
4.Many people can't help putting on weight after the holidays because they _______ .
A. can't control themselves
B. go to too many feasts
C. enjoy delicious foods
D. can't help turning away from the foods
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Many years ago, Dad worked as a farmhand（农场工人）. At that time, he had a horse. Every Saturday he to the town after dinner and spent a few hours on social with other farmhands, such as drinking, chatting, and playing cards in the café. On Saturday evenings, the café was because many farmhands were there. Before midnight Dad returned home on his horse, quite satisfied with his . In his words, he thought of changing his job.
At the age of 31, Dad married my mother who was a school teacher. In the following spring I came into the world. Life became hard, so my mother felt . She told Dad that they must make a .
My mother had of how some famous persons, especially Thomas Edison who was born in a poor family, fought against fate and achieved greatness and . And she that I would someday become a great leader men or cities and Dad should be a successful businessman. So she Dad to give up his job as a farmhand, sell his horse and a small business of his own. And I went to high school and college. She even sent me abroad for education when I graduated from college. Under the drive of my mother’s hope, Dad and I what we have today. Dad runs a big international and I am a successful lawyer great fame in my country, not a leader as my mother expected.
Dad said, without my mother, we wouldn’t be what we are today; at least, he would remain a farmhand. he got a lesson of life —sometimes we really need drive from outside.
1.A．rode B．walked C．ran D．drove
2.A．conversations B．games C．relationships D．activities
3.A．cold B．crowded C．quiet D．dirty
4.A．horse B．entertainment C．life D．beer
5.A．often B．ever C．never D．sometimes
6.A．laughing B．singing C．sleeping D．crying
7.A．unimportant B．busy C．unsatisfied D．tired
8.A．living B．change C．decision D．house
9.A．dreamed B．heard C．thought D．spoken
10.A．honesty B．money C．fame D．energy
11.A．cared B．knew C．forgot D．hoped
12.A．training B．ruling C．helping D．protecting
13.A．warned B．wanted C．allowed D．persuaded
14.A．start B．find C．design D．sell
15.A．farther B．higher C．easier D．closer
16.A．showed B．kept C．lost D．achieved
17.A．company B．school C．farm D．cafe
18.A．suffering B．sharing C．enjoying D．following
19.A．though B．if C．and D．since
20.A．So B．However C．Or D．Because
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Most Americans don’t like to get advice 【小题_ members of their family. They get advice from “___1.___ (strange)”. When they need advice, they don’t usually go to people they know. Instead， many of them write 2.to newspapers and magazines ___3.give advice on many different subjects 4. (include) family problems, the use of language, health, cooking, child care, clothes, and even on how to buy _5.house or a car.
Most newspapers6. (regular) print letters from readers with problems. Along with letters there are answers written by people who are supposed to know7.to solve such problems. Some of these writers are doctors, _8.__ are lawyers or educators. But two of the most famous writers of advice are women without special 9. (train) for this kind of work.
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短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处，每处仅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：在错误的词下划一横线，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处起）不计分。
Hello, boys and girls! Today, I am going to talk about that you should do when a fire alarm go off. If you hear the alarm, stand in line at the door and wait your teacher to lead you outside. Stay close to your teacher and classmate. Don't panic or get out of line, and trying to remain quiet and calmly. Soon the firefighters will come and put out a fire. If it's a false alarm and there is no fire, your teacher will lead us back to the classroom. If you notice that when someone is missing and hurt, tell your teacher immediately.
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请根据以下提示，并结合具体事例，用英语写一篇短文。
Small things make a big difference. The small things we do can make us a responsible member of the society.
注意：1.无须写标题；
2.内容必须结合你生活中的具体事例；
3.词数不少于100，如引用提示语则不计入总词数。
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