I ordered coffee while I was waiting for 18:00 film.
A. a; the B. /; a C. a; an D. the; /
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----John and I will celebrate our fortieth wedding anniversary next month.
-----Oh ,____!
A.cheer up B. well done
C. go ahead D. congratulations
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The cruel mother abandoned her husband and son, ____ that she would never live with a crippled child forever!
A.announcing B. announced
C. to announce D.announce
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He owes his success ___ the policy that poor children like him have equal access ___ good education.
A. to; by B. in; with C. at; to D. to; to
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When asked to explain ____ made her remain so young , she began to tell us her secret.
A. what it was that B. that what was it
C. it was what that D. what was it that
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, I can’t express myself in words.
A. So long as I am fond of her
B. Unless I am fond of her
C. Much as I am fond of her
D. As I am fond of her very much
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To improve the quality of our products, we asked for suggestions _____ had used the products.
A. who B. whoever
C. whichever D. which
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I was blessed with a happy childhood, _____ that most people would want to have.
A. which B. it C. one D. that
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With some books badly needed _____, she hurried to the bookstore.
A. buying B. bought
C. to buy D. buy
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The film Avatar 2 _____in the USA in December , 2017 and then is brought to China.
A. will release B. will be released
C.is released D. to be released
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— Did Vicky come back early last night?
— Yes. It was not yet nine o’clock she arrived home.
A. before B. when C. until D. That
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— I promise Shirley get a new iPad on her birthday.
— Will it be a big surprise to her?
A. should B. must C.would D. shall
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The issue of protecting cultural heritage was of _______ importance _______ we could not afford to ignore it.
A. such, that B. so, that
C. such, as D. so, as
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I won’t tell the student the answer to the math problem until he on it for more than an hour.
A. has been working B. will have worked
C. will have been working D. had worked
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-----I’d like a wake-up call at 7:a.m.,please!
----- OK, _____.
A. help yourself
B. you’ll certainly make it
C. just do what you like
D. I’ll make sure you get one
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It was New Year’s Night. An aged man was standing at a window. He had already sixty of the stages leading to it, and he had brought from his journey nothing but errors and remorse.
The days of his appeared like dreams before him, and he recalled the moment when his father placed him at the entrance of the two roads.—one leading to a peaceful, sunny place, with flowers, fruits and resounding with soft, sweet songs ; the other leading to a deep, dark cave, which was endless.
He looked towards the sky and cried , “ Oh, my youth, return! Oh ,my , place me once more at the entrance to life, and I ’ll the better way!” But both his father and the days of his youth had passed away.
The clock in the high church tower struck and the sound made him remember his early love for him. They had taught him and prayed to God for his good. But he chose the wrong way. His darkened eyes were full of , and with a despairing effort , he burst out a cry, “Come back, my early days! Come back!”
And his youth did return, for all this was only a which he had on New Year’s Night.
Those who still linger on the of life, hesitating to choose the bright road, remember that when years pass away and your stumble on the dark mountains, you will cry bitterly, but in vain, “Oh , my youth, return! Oh , give me back my early days! ”
1. A. brought B. passed C. paid D. took
2.A. youth B. age C. work D. future
3.A .happy B. serious C. dangerous D. terrible
4.A. placed B. smiled C. covered D. put
5.A. painfully B. carefully C. faithfully D. terribly
6.A. mother B. father C. sister D. brother
7.A.talk B. write C. advise D. choose
8.A.sisters’ B. parents’ C.teachers’ D. brothers’
9.A. jobs B. talks C. tears D. clothes
10.A. story B. dream C. chance D. joke
11.A. entrance B. building C. street D. way
12.A. teeth B. hands C. heads D.feet
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Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform. Why are uniforms so in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one is that in most people’s eyes they look more professional than civilian clothes. A television repairman who appears in a uniform inspires more trust than one who doesn’t. Faith in the skill of a mechanic is by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, or a barber to lose professional than stepping out of uniform?
Uniforms also have many practical . They save on other clothes and laundry bills. They are often more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments uniforms is their lack of individuality. While there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act , on the job at least.
Uniforms also practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial cost is greater. Some uniforms are also to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
1.A. special B. fashionable C. popular D. common
2.A. increased B. created C. reduced D. presented
3.A. popularity B. ability C. stability D. identity
4.A. benefits B. characters C. functions D. purposes
5.A. about B. with C. against D. over
6.A. honestly B. similarly C. confidently D. differently
7.A. bring up B. come up withC. result from D. give rise to
8.A. expensive B. easy C. complex D. cheap
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After nearly 50 years of separation，an elderly woman has been reunited with the family that she feared was lost to her forever.
Celestine Thompson left Mississippi when she was 14 years old and eventually settled in New York，where she spent more than 30 years of her life，according to WLOX 13News. After surviving a fire in 1992，Thompson was in a coma（昏迷）for two years and has since experienced memory loss. The 90-year-old found it difficult to recall details about her family.
But later she remembered the name of her nephew Clarence Woodway. Then another woman who knows Thompson in Mississippi was able to track Woodway down and help reunite Thompson with her large family.
“In our minds，my brother and I were talking that she wasn’t here anymore，because we hadn’t heard from her for a very long time，”Donald Davis，another one of Thompson’s nephews，told the media.“You know，we were overjoyed when we found out that we had gotten in contact with her.”
A few of Thompson’s relatives visited her in New York，and then arranged a larger reunion which was held this past Saturday in Gulfport，Mississippi，the Associated Press reported.
Thompson now lives in Greensboro，Alabama，with a caretaker，and，although she is yet to meet them all，she has regained quite a sizeable family of 23 nieces and nephews，64 grand nieces and nephews，66 great-grand nieces and nephews and 34 great-great-grand nieces and nephews，according to the Associated Press.
1.What can we know about Thompson?
A. She suffered memory loss and forgot everything about herself.
B. She lives with a caretaker and her relatives in Alabama at present.
C. She’s lost contact with her family since she left her hometown
D. She had a larger reunion with her family members in Mississippi.
2.Who helped Thompson get contact with her family?
A. A woman who knows her.
B. People from WLOX 13 News.
C. The Associated Press.
D. The caretaker she's living with.
3. How many generations are there in Thompson’s large family?
A. "Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
4.What can we learn from Thompson’s story?
A. Great hopes make a great woman.
B. Time and tide wait for no man.
C. Life wonders can really take place.
D. Misfortune will tell what fortune is.
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Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.
According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers’ markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.
After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim(苗条) and rarely goes to the gym.
In spite of all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity — or extreme overweight — among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% — and is growing.
1.In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?
A. They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently.
B. They regard eating as a key part of their lifestyles.
C. They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.
D. They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.
2.This text is mainly about the relationship between _________.
A. Americans and the French
B. children and adults
C. fast food and overweight
D. life style and obesity
3.The text is mainly developed __________.
A. by contrast B. by space
C. by process D. by classification
4.Where does this text probably come from?
A. A TV interview. B. A health report
C. A food advertisement. D. A book review.
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Below is a housing guide for students going to London.
University accommodation (住所)offices
Many university accommodation offices have their own list of registered landlords (房东). Others also provide information on accommodation agencies and other housing organizations. The advantage of using your university accommodation office is that you can get some support if you have a problem. The disadvantage is that they are unlikely to have enough registered landlords to houses all their students.
Property papers: Loot and Renting
Loot is an important source (来源) of information about private housing for co-renters. The offers are from private landlords, agencies and individuals looking for other co-renters. They also have a website: www.loot.com. The advantage of using Loot is that there are some excellent bargains. The disadvantage is that there is no quality control over the offers.
Renting is another useful paper. The offers in this paper are mainly from accommodation agencies. Their website is at www.renting.co.uk.
Accommodation agencies
The majority of rented accommodation in London is probably advertised through accommodation agencies. The advantage of using accommodation agencies is that: you will have access to a large number of accommodations. A good agent will listen to your requirements and can save you time in looking for the right accommodation. The disadvantage is that they will make a range of charges to potential renters.
Noticeboards
Around the universities you will find a number of noticeboards where offers of accommodation will be posted. These will either be from landlords or from students. Some universities will also have online noticeboards where students can advertise to other students. Advertisements from students can be an excellent way to find accommodation. However, advertisements from landlords can be problematic.
Word of mouth
Some of the best housing in London is never advertised but is passed on from one group of students to another by word of mouth. It might be that you can find out about good offers from final year students. However, don’t suppose that just because you have found out about housing from a friend it is necessarily going to be better than that found through any other source.
Family
Faced with the very high rents charged in London, some students and their parents will consider buying as an alternative. In some cases this might be a good choice.
1.What is the advantage of using Loot?
A. There are some good bargains.
B. It has more offers from accommodation agencies than Renting.
C. It gives you personal information about other co-renters.
D. Their website is designed mainly for students.
2.A good agent can help you ____.
A. know more people
B. find cheap accommodation
C. get the right accommodation quickly
D. get free information about most accommodations
3.The information passed on by word of mouth is important because____.
A. it is better than that found through any other source
B. the final year students always offer better information
C. the landlords have little valuable information
D. it helps you find some of the best housing never advertised.
4.For students going to London for the first time, which of the following provides the most reliable information?
A. University accommodation offices. B. Loot and Renting
C. Noticeboards. D. Family
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Three Yale University professors agreed in a discussion that the automobile was what one of them called “Public Health Enemy No. 1 in this century”. Besides polluting the air and overcrowding the cities, cars are involved in more than half the disastrous accidents, and they contribute to heart disease “because we won’t walk anywhere any more,” said Richard Weeinaman, professor of medicine and public health.
Speaking of many of those man-made dangers of the automobile, Arthur W. Galson, professor of biology, said it was possible to make a kerosene-burning turbine car that would “lessen smog by a very large factor”. But he expressed doubt whether Americans were willing to give up moving about the countryside at 90 miles per hour in a large vehicle. “America seems wedded to the motor car—every family has to have at least two, and one has to be a convertible (敞篷汽车) with 300 horsepower,” professor Galson continued. “Is this the way of life that we choose because we treasure these values?”
For professor Sears, part of the blame lies with “a society that regards profit as a supreme value, under the illusion that anything that’s technically possible is, therefore, morally justified”. Professor Sears also called the country’s dependence on its modern automobiles “terrible economics” because of the large horsepower used simply “moving one individual to work”. But he admitted that Americans have painted themselves into a corner by allowing the national economy to become so dependent on the automobile industry.
“The solution,” Dr Weeinerman said, “is not finding a less dangerous fuel but a different system of inner city transportation. Because of the increasing use of cars, public transportation has been allowed to wither (衰弱) and grow worse, so that if you can’t walk to where you want to go, you have to have a car in most cities,” he declared. This, in turn, Dr Weeinerman contended, is responsible for the “arteriosclerosis (动脉硬化)” of public roads, for the pollution of the inner city and for the middle-class movement to the suburbs.
1.The main idea of the passage is that_______.
A. Americans are used to traveling by cars
B. American public transportation is growing worse
C. American people’s health is threatened by automobiles
D. American car industry caused disastrous road accidents
2.It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. Americans prefer cars to anything else
B. Americans are interested in fast automobiles
C. kerosene-burning engines cause more problems
D. kerosene-burning engines are green transportation
3. In Paragraph 3, Professor Sears implies that .
A. more attention should be paid to social effects
B. technology is always good for people
C. technology is a sword with two sides
D. US doesn’t care about the environment at all
4.According to Dr Weeinerman, the best solution is .
A. to look for a fuel alternative
B. to walk to where people want to go
C. to control the production of the automobile
D. to improve public transportation
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There are many ways of defining success. It is accurate to say that each of us has our own ideas of success to the extent that each of us is responsible for setting our own goals and determining whether we have met these goals satisfactorily. Because each of us possesses unique differences in genetic ability and favorable environments in which to express these abilities, it is necessarily true that we must define success broadly.
For some people，simply being able to live their life with the least misery and sufferings is considered a success. Think of the peace of mind of the poor shepherd who tends his sheep, enjoys his simple life with his family in the beauty of nature, and who is respected because he does a good job of achieving the goals expected of him and accepted by his family and his society. On the other hand, it seems that even though some people appear to be rich in material possessions, many of them seem to be miserable and consider themselves unsuccessful when judged by their own standards of success. Because not all ventures can be successful, one should not set unrealistic goals for achieving success, but if one has self-confidence it would be unfortunate to set one's goals at too low a level of achievement.
A wise man once said to a young man who was experiencing frustration (挫折）with his own professional success, “You do not have to set your goal to reach the moon in order to have success in traveling. Sometimes one can be very successful merely by taking a walk in the park or riding the subway downtown,” The man added, "You have not really failed and spoiled your chances for success until you have been unsuccessful at something you really like，and to which you have given your best effort. ”
1.According to the first paragraph, what is implied as basic in achieving success?
A. Ability and goals. B. Goals and determination.
C. Ability and environment. D. Goals and environment.
2.Some rich people consider themselves unsuccessful because ______.
A. they haven't reached their own standards
B. their life is busy and miserable
C. they set their goals at too low a level
D. they are not rich in material possessions
3. From the last paragraph we can tell that ______.
A. success means achieving great goals
B. success comes from great goal setting
C. success has nothing to do with the distance of your travel
D. success means efforts and favorites pay off
4.The purpose of the passage is ______.
A. to talk about how to achieve success
B. to give us a clear definition of what success is
C. to state what our life goal is
D. to discuss the importance of goals
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请结合材料，按要求用英文写作，词数不少于60。
China is considered the world’s largest tobacco producer and consumer. Smoking remains a common scene in some public places.
要求：(1)就此材料发表你的感想； (2)应紧扣材料、有明确的观点； (3)在答题卡上作答。
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假设你是李华，于2015年3月3日搭乘国外某航空公司航班(flight number BA793)回国，旅途的糟糕经历令你很不愉快，现请用英文给该航空公司写一封投诉信。
信件要点包括：
陈述写信原因
投诉内容： 1.航班延误了7小时
2.登机后的不愉快经历
3.托运的行李箱被损坏
提出你的要求
参考词汇：托运行李：check-in Luggage
注意：1．词数100左右．
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam:
sincerely
Li Hua
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