阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
As an old English saying goes，“Honesty is the best policy.” It is more than an old cliche(陈词滥调)，but 1. good way to live your life.
First，honesty is the 2.(easy) choice that we can make.When people get caught in lies，it always costs them something.Many relationships are destroyed by lies.
Second，honesty gives us much 3.(free). Many people believe that being honest limits them in life，but that is not true.Sooner or later those dishonest people 4.(pay) a price for their acts；on the contrary，when we are honest，we are 5.(true) free.
If there were two people 6.(stand) before you，a person with a record of being honest and a person 7. is known to be dishonest，who would you be more likely 8.(believe)？I'm sure most people would side with the honest person. 9. we live in the truth or we live in lies.Truth sets us free and lies leave us in nothing but more troubles.Honesty is a choice that we make each day.The choice is 10.(you)．What will you choose?
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Why does Lisa just eat an apple for lunch?
A. She is on a diet. B. She is too busy to have a meal. C. There's nothing else in the fridge.
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What might the woman think of the film?
A. It was boring. B. It was exciting. C. It was thrilling.
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Where are the two speakers now?
A. On the second floor. B. On the third floor. C. On the fourth floor.
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Why does the woman sound worried?
A. They don't have much time left.
B. This is her first time on a plane.
C. Something is likely to go wrong.
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Why can't the man recognize the girl?
A. Because she has changed a lot.
B. Because she wears glasses now.
C. Because she has long hair.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What time does the man usually get up?
A. Early in the morning. B. Late in the afternoon. C. Around midday.
2.What does the man usually eat?
A. Nutritious meals. B. Fast food. C. Homemade meals.
3.What does the woman think of her son's daily life?
A. He leaves his room messy. B. He works too hard. C. He has a healthy diet.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does Susan have to do on Saturday morning?
A. Take a walk. B. Clean the house. C. Go to the dentist.
2.When will she pick up her brother from the soccer practice?
A. At 2:00. B. At 4:30. C. At 5:30.
3.Why can't they watch a video at Susan's house?
A. Because they can't decide on a video.
B. Because Susan's mother is going to use it.
C. Because the machine doesn't work.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where does the man get the news from?
A. The radio or the newspapers.
B. The radio or the Internet.
C. The Internet or the newspapers.
2.What does the man think of the news?
A. Partly authentic. B. Completely accurate. C. Mostly untrue.
3.Where is Carey now?
A. In America. B. In Britain. C. In Japan.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the woman want the man to do?
A. Take a survey. B. Tell her his personality. C. Design a questionnaire.
2.What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Strangers. B. Friends. C. Doctor and patient.
3.What kind of person is Jeffrey according to the survey?
A. Impatient and creative. B. Outgoing and talkative. C. Lazy and patient.
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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Which is the closest to the hotel?
A. Papa Romano's Restaurant. B. The Hollywood Theater. C. Gatewood Park.
2.Where can a tourist catch a bus easily?
A. At City Center Subway Station.
B. At Town Square Shopping Mall.
C. In front of the post office.
3.Why is the hotel a good choice for tourists?
A. Because of its food. B. Because of its location. C. Because of its service.
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Have you ever heard the saying “All roads lead to Rome”? At one time, this was pretty much true. During the Roman Empire, lots of roads were built in order to move armies, send messages by courier (信使), and make trade easier.
The network of Roman roads was begun in 312 BC. It was demanded that the roads be built strong so that they would not fall down. Roman soldiers, supervised (监督) by engineers, laid down the roads in a special pattern of layers. There were all together 4 layers, which was made of different materials, such as sand, rocks, stones and so on.
Also, Roman roads were cambered (拱形). This means that they were built higher in the middle than on the edges, allowing rainwater to run off, which prevented flooding. We use the same technique in building roads today. The Romans also laid out roads over hills when necessary, setting them down in a zigzag (之字形的) pattern to make the road rise gradually.
All Roman roads had milestones (里程碑), placed every thousand paces (a Roman mile). The milestones told when the road was built, who was emperor at the time, the road’s destination, how far the traveler was from the destination, and how many miles had been traveled since the beginning of the road. This information was a great help to travelers.
Because of their excellence in construction, it really is no surprise that many parts of Roman road still exist today. These roadways are one of the most impressive achievements of the Roman Empire.
1.The following description about Roman roads is true EXCEPT ________.
A. Roman roads were built by the Roman soldiers directed by the engineers
B. Roman roads could prevent flooding using the technique we don’t use today
C. Roman roads had milestones that were placed every Roman mile
D. Roman roads still exist today as an impressive achievement of Roman Empire
2.What information can you find on the milestones?
A. The builders of the road. B. The materials used in building roads.
C. The distance from one city. D. The time spent in building roads.
3.The passage mainly ________.
A. explains the saying “All roads lead to Rome”
B. praises ancient Romans for their great achievements
C. shows how great the Roman Empire was
D. introduces the construction of the Roman roads
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Heat might explain why we lost our fur and now strike an upright and slim pose(姿势).
If our ancestors lived somewhere really hot, the theory goes, it would have made sense for us to lose body hair, start sweating more, become slender(修长的) and even walk upright—to create distance between our bodies and the hot ground.
A new study supports the theory that heat helped drive human evolution(进化), by showing that a key source of human evolution in East Africa has indeed been really hot for at least four million years.
“It’s something that’s been hard to get at,” said Ben Passey, a geochemist(地球化学家) at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. “It’s nice to say that these body features would be advantageous to live in hot and open environments. But was it actually hot and open?”
To find out, Passey and his colleagues analyzed dated soil examples from the Turkana Basin, a well-studied region in Kenya and Ethiopia that contains lots of fossils(化石) from our human and pre-human ancestors. In particular, they looked at weighted carbon and oxygen atoms, called isotopes(同位素).
Their results, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, showed that dirt in the Turkana Basin has remained above about 85 degrees Fahrenheit with spikes(尖状物) above 95 degrees Fahrenheit over the past four million years. Since soil absorbs heat from the air, it means that the region has been really hot for a really long time.
“There is no question that the results are fascinating,” said Harvard anthropologist(人类学家), Daniel Lieberman, who studies how and why the human body looks the way it does.
For one thing, at some point we developed a unique ability to control our body temperature while running, which might have helped people catch prey(猎物) in hot and dry conditions. “The hotter it is, the more humans have an advantage over other mammals, especially when running.”
“No one knows for sure when we lost our fur,” he added. “But this paper provides strong evidence that the right climatic conditions were present for a long time.”
1.What is the main idea of the text?
A. Heat made humans lose their fur. B. Heat caused humans to walk upright.
C. Heat helped the evolution of humans. D. Heat affected the height of our ancestors.
2.The main aim of Passey’s study is to find out__________.
A. why Africa is suitable for humans to live in
B. how many types of fossils there are in the Turkana Basin
C. what the climatic conditions were like four million years ago
D. whether East Africa is the key source of human evolution
3.According to Daniel Lieberman, ___________.
A. the result of Passey’s study is not satisfactory
B. controlling the body temperature helped catch prey
C. a hot climate was not helpful for human evolution
D. humans ran faster than other animals in winter
4.Which of the following statements about East Africa is TRUE?
A. The high temperature in this area has been stable for a long time.
B. It was one of the toughest places for human ancestors to bear.
C. Few people studied the Tukana Basin before Passey.
D. The soil has remained over 95 degrees F for a long time.
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As computers become more popular in China, Chinese people are increasingly depending on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand more.
Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school. And computer dependence is more widely spread among university students. Almost all their assignment and essays are typed on a computer.
All the students interviewed say they usually use a computer.
It’s faster and easier to correct if using a computer. And that’s why computers are being applied more and more often to modern education. But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly, problems appear.
“When I’m writing with a pen, I find I often can’t remember how to write a character, though I feel I’m familiar with it.”
“I’m not in the mood to write when faced with a pen and paper.”
Many students don’t feel this is something to worry about. Now that it’s more convenient and efficient to write on a computer, why bother to handwrite?
Many educators think differently. Shi Liwei, headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said, “Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value. But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value. All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost. And handwriting contains the writer’s emotion. Through one’s handwriting, people can get to know one’s thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them.”
To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory(必修的) and in universities, some professors are asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand.
1.The underlined expression “taking stock in” in paragraph 4 probably means ________.
A. getting bored with B. getting dependent on
C. becoming crazy about D. getting curious about
2.The students interviewed prefer to write using a computer mainly because ________.
A. they can correct the mistakes they make quickly and conveniently
B. they are usually asked to e-mail their homework and essays
C. they find it not easy to remember how to write a character
D. computers have become a trend and fashion in China
3.Which of the following statement is NOT true of the advantage of handwriting?
A. Handwriting contains the writer’s emotions.
B. Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value.
C. Handwriting can impress people well and build one’s self-confidence.
D. The writer’s thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting.
4.Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?
A. To Type or to Handwrite
B. The Importance of Handwriting and Typing
C. Writing by Computer Will Replace Writing by Hand
D. Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters
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Telemedicine is the name for when doctors give advice to patients by telephone or the Internet, or when health care providers in rural areas connect with specialists in big cities.
Telemedicine has existed for a long time, but the rise of smart phones, tablets and webcam-equipped computers is raising telemedicine to new levels. Some health care systems in the United States now offer Virtual Urgent Care, patients see a doctor by video chat without having to leave home.
Diana Rae is a nurse educator in the western state of Washington. She recently showed how Virtual Urgent Care works. She used an iPad tablet and skype — the video chat service.
Doctor Green has the patient describe her symptoms, then the doctor performs a physical exam by demonstrating what he wants her to do. Doctor Green decides that the problem is a silence infection. For medicine, he prescribes an antibiotic. He says about 3 out of 4 patients have health problems that can be treated like this —through Virtual Urgent Care, that means a video chat could replace a visit to the doctor's office.
The Franciscan Health System is based in Tacoma, Washington. Franciscan charges $35 for this kind of virtual house call, that is much less than the cost of going to an emergency room, a doctor's office or an urgent care clinic.
After trying the video conference, Diana Rae says, “I would've paid twice that for the convenience of getting taken care of without having to sit in a waiting room, wait, and get exposed to everyone else's germs.”
Franciscan has a deal with a company called Carena to add virtual urgent care by Skype or phone. Carena is one of several companies doing this kind of work around the country. But a company official says state rules have not kept progress with developments in telemedicine. The workers who provide virtual urgent care must be separately licensed in each state where the company does business. For now, that means Carena doctors can treat patients in Washington state and California for example, but not in neighboring Oregon or Idaho.
1.The second paragraph is mainly used to show ________.
A. why telemedicine becomes popular B. the advantages of telemedicine
C. what telemedicine is D. many factors contribute to telemedicine
2.Doctor Green decides that the problem is a silence infection ________.
A. through his observation of the patient B. through a careful examination
C. by prescribing an antibiotic D. by knowing what he wants her to do
3.The major health problems, in Doctor Green’s opinion, _________.
A. are tough to deal with B. can be treated through a video chat
C. should result from work pressure D. nearly cost little to recover
4.By mentioning what Diana Rae says, the author wants to show _________.
A. he finds it convenient to see a doctor by using a video chat
B. he sings high praise for this kind of treatment form
C. he must be tired of waiting too long in the hospital
D. it should be very unhealthy while staying in hospital
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You often find somebody who works around you complaining all the time, don’t you?1. About 70% of Americans say being around nonstop complainers sometimes has a bad influence on them. Luckily, here are 4 tips to help form positive patterns.
1. Self-awareness
When a negative thought pops into your mind, immediately correct it. Instead of telling yourself “That’s a nice shirt, but I can’t afford it,” change the message to “That will look great with my black pants when I can afford it.” 2.
Of course, everyone complains sometimes. But the less frequently you complain, the better you will feel.
2. Distance yourself
3. Excuse yourself and go somewhere quiet, somewhere outdoors in the fresh air. Think of something pleasant before returning. You have to take this seriously because negative people can and will pull you into the quicksand (困境).
3. Don’t try to change complainers
If you find yourself trapped in a group of complainers in a meeting or at a social event, simply choose silence. Let their words bounce (弹起) off you while you think of something else. Attempting to stop the complaining can make you a target. 4. If someone says, “I hate Mondays, weekends are too short,” try to think, “I’m glad I rested up over the weekend, so I’m ready to make some improvement on that big project.”
4. 5.
When someone is shouting at you angrily, throw the responsibility back at them by asking, “So what do you intend to do about it?” In most cases, complainers don’t really want a solution. They just want to speak them out. If you make them aware that they themselves have to find the solutions, they will leave you alone and find someone else to complain to. If so, you will be happy.
A. Find solutions
B. Change responsibility
C. You have got a lot of company.
D. By doing this, it will lead to positive behaviors.
E. But you can redirect the discussion in your own mind.
F. You will never know what they are going to talk about.
G. Whenever possible, escape from negative conversations.
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完形填空
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。
“Paul must have been trying to carry his waste paper to garbage can and dropped a few pieces.” I____, picking them up____later I found more pieces. No quiet sighing this time. I____,“Who is throwing garbage?” No answer. Instead, I saw more bits of paper____floating down from upstairs. Looking up, I saw my seven-year-old son, Paul.
“Stop making a mess.” “It’s not a mess. They’re____” “Sorry, what did you say?” I hadn’t heard him clearly.
He didn’t answer me. Paul has autism (自闭症) and____answers a question, especially when he’s____attentively on something else. He ran down the stairs. “Where are my other butterflies?” he asked,_____around. Every time Paul____five or more words together, my heart says a_____of thanks. But lately he seems to____that the benefits of forming complete sentences when communicating are____of the effort.
Butterflies. Of course. I rushed to____them from the garbage,_____them off and handed them to my young artist. “Want to see them_____again?” he asked with a shy smile. “Oh yes! They’re beautiful.” I whispered. He ran back upstairs to float his_____down again. They really did look like beautiful butterflies.
That day Paul_____me to look up at____instead of down at garbage. How many other masterpieces (杰作) do I miss because I’m too caught up in my_____to take time to appreciate what’s right in front of me?_____is not what happens to us. It’s how we look at it. Now, I look up.
1.A. laughed B. sighed C. amazed D. shouted
2.A. Days B. Years C. Moments D. Weeks
3.A. called out B. turned up C. got in D. added to
4.A. angrily B. silently C. loudly D. peacefully
5.A. planes B. papers C. leaves D. butterflies
6.A. rarely B. frequently C. willingly D. eagerly
7.A. devoted B. depended C. focused D. addicted
8.A. showing B. looking C. playing D. drawing
9.A. spells B. puts C. pushes D. accumulates
10.A. sound B. remark C. report D. prayer
11.A. refuse B. hear C. mind D. realize
12.A. worthy B. aware C. fond D. typical
13.A. hide B. destroy C. rescue D. remove
14.A. tore B. dusted C. cut D. seized
15.A. throw B. flow C. land D. fly
16.A. masterpieces B. schoolwork C. inventions D. imagination
17.A. reminded B. forced C. intended D. permitted
18.A. mistakes B. weaknesses C. beauty D. scenery
19.A. amusement B. housework C. communication D. homework
20.A. Happiness B. Failure C. Success D. Life
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该文中共有十处错误，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(∧)，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
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、只允许修改十处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。
I feel betray by my friend Hannah. On Monday, we had a surprise math quiz. I must have sounded very proud of me after the quiz, saying what easy it was. The next day after class, my math teacher told me that I had lowest grade in the class. I was very upset that I felt like crying. I thought that Hannah should have told my classmates about my grade after promise not to. I was so angry that I went straight to Hannah and told her we weren’t going to be friends any more because she couldn’t keep her words. She was really upset and swore that she hasn’t told anyone,but I didn’t believe her explanation. I don’t think I can ever truly forgive to her.
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假设你是高二学生李华，你的表弟王林即将要上高中。请你给他写一封邮件告诉他如何尽快地适用高中生活以及如何与新同学相处融洽等。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 信的开头以为你拟好，不计入总词数。
Dear Wang lin,
I’m glad to know that you are going to be a senior high school student this September.
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