To get to the tennis court, Conner Stroud has to push his wheelchair there.
The 15-yea-old from North Carolina, US was born without legs. But when he picks up his racquet(球拍) and begins to hit a ball, you quickly see that the young man just want to win.
Stroud began playing tennis at age 5 at the small tennis club his parents own. For years, he played against able-bodied players by putting rubber on the stumps (残余部分) of his legs. Though he was a foot (30.48cm) or two shorter than many of the players he played against, he won a number of matches. He became well-known enough that he got to meet Rafael Nadal, his favorite player at the US Open in 2013.
“The most important thing is that he’s happy,” Nadal told reports about Stroud after that 15-minute meeting. “He’s playing tennis... That’s a great example of being happy even if life doesn’t give you everything.”
Stroud started playing wheelchair tennis at 13 and now he is No 1 in the US.
Earlier this summer, he played for the US in the world’s biggest junior wheelchair team tennis event --- the World Team Cup. He played six matches and won five of them as the US won the cup for the first time since 2000.
“He is a polite boy , but he will rip（撕扯）your heart out trying to beat you,” Jason Harnett, a United States Tennis Association coach, said of Stroud. “You see that attitude in a lot of the best players, whether they are able-bodied or disabled.
Teenage players can often get disappointed and angry. Racquets sometimes get thrown. Players shout at themselves after missed shots. Stroud never does that.
“ I just try to stay positive,” Stroud said. “After every point, I try to say I’m going to win the next point, or the next game, or the next game, or the whole match.
“ There’s always room to be positive . You can always win another time.”
1.How is Conner Stroud different from other tennis players?
A. He was disabled in a car accident.
B. He has been coached by his father since the age of 5.
C. He is too short to be a tennis player
D. He was born disabled , yet he plays tennis well.
2.What impressed Rafael Nadal the most about Conner Stroud?
A. His desire to win the match.
B. His happiness about playing tennis.
C. His faith in life, even though he is disabled.
D. The training he went through to play tennis.
3.Which of the following words best described Conner Stroud?
A. Positive B. Independent
C. Humorous D. Considerate
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India has a very vast history and heritage（遗产）. The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore. Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveler expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.
Historical tours of India generally consisted of four phases: ancient, medieval（中世纪的）, modern India and contemporary（当代的）India. Some of the historical travel packages are:
Forts and Palaces
The rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless（无数的）forts and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.
India Heritage Tours
The main purpose of India Heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian legacy（遗产）. The heritage of the country is at least 5000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc.
South India Historical Tours
The Southern India is known for its diversity and there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourists’ destinations（景区）in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.
1.The main purpose of this passage is .
A．to report some important events in the history of India
B．to help study the culture and history of India
C．to tell us how to explore the history of India
D．to introduce some tours that can explore the history of India．
2.Many tourists prefer to travel to and explore because .
A．its culture is greatly influenced by its history
B．modern India has little to study
C．Indian people have an interesting lifestyle
D．India’s history is longer than that of any other country
3.Most forts were built in order to .
A．honor the kings B．keep enemies away
C．act as a palace for queens D．attract tourists
4.According to the passage, Rajput heritage .
A．is a famous fort in India
B．has a history of no more than 200 years
C．lies in South India
D．is one of the heritages in India
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“Who does the cooking in your home?” I’m often asked by my colleagues. “My wife and I share it 50/50,” I usually say without hesitation.
It’s a lie, of course. We’re pretty much even（相等的）when it comes to the children and the elderly. But the paying of bills isn’t 50/50-my wife pays all sorts of household expenses, so I never even have to set eyes on them. And the cooking isn’t 50/50, either.
The truth is that I am the cook. On my recent 40th birthday, I received the following gifts from my children: a new pot, two mini bottles of truffle oil, a decorative salad-dressing pourer, and a juice-making machine. For a moment I longed for something more manly, a cricket bat, perhaps, and then had to admit that all these things would be useful for me.
It’s not that my wife can’t or doesn’t like to cook (she makes delicious Welsh cakes). Nor has it always been this way. In the early years of our marriage I’d be relaxing with a glass of wine while my wife prepared for dinner after work.
But at some point that changed and I became the cook. Ten years with my wife gave me the rewards-I can throw together a roast, and I can make much foreign food. But I have truly become a monster（怪物）in the kitchen, unable to keep myself away from cooking. “You have to add Dijon to the sauce; it brings out the taste of the cheese,” I volunteer, as my wife is cooking. “Quick, stir in the butter so the dish becomes delicious.”
Is it any wonder that my wife has given up coming into the kitchen while I find the whole process of chopping, mixing, and adding things deeply satisfying?
1.What do the writer and his wife probably share evenly at home?
a．Cooking in the kitchen.
b．Taking care of the children.
c．Paying household expenses.
d．Taking care of the elderly at home.
A．ab B．bd C．bc D．ac
2.The gifts that the writer received on his 40th birthday show that .
A．he is in charge of the cooking at home
B．his children don’t know him at all
C．he doesn’t get along well with his children
D．his children have made wrong choices
3.What do we know about the writer’s wife?
A．She can’t cook.
B．She doesn’t like cooking.
C．She only knows how to make Welsh cakes
D．She used to cook for the family.
4.From Paragraph 5 we learn that the writer .
A．likes sticking his nose into other people’s business
B．doesn’t think his wife is good at cooking
C．studies very hard in order to cook well
D．enjoys cooking in the kitchen
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Visiting animals in their natural homes may sound like a great idea that helps to save them, but is it ?
Researchers writing in Trends in Ecology ＆ Evolution on Oct9 said that the interactions between wild animals and friendly eco-tourists who want to take their pictures may put animals at greater risk of being eaten.
It is clear that many people visit protected areas every year. “Recent data showed that protected areas around the globe have 8 billion visitors per year; that’s like each human on Earth visited a protected area once a year, and then some!”said Dainel Blumstein of the University of California, Los Anglels. “This amount of nature tourism and eco-tourism can be added to the long list of ways in which humans cause fast environmental change.
The basic idea of the report the report is that humans change the ways animals act and those changes might affect other parts of their lives, according to Science Daily. Those changes in behavior and activity may put animals at risk.
“When animals spend time in ‘harmless’ ways with humans, they may let down their guard,” Blumstein said. As animals get used to feeling comfortable with humans, they may become braver in other situations, he says . “If this bravery continues when they meet real predators（捕食者）， then they will die more often when they meet them.”
Eco-tourism is in some ways similar to making animals live in human homes or in cities. In all three cases, regular interactions between people and animals tame. Evidence has shown that silver foxes that live with people become more laid-back and less fearful; this results from evolutionary changes but also from spending time with humans. Simply put , as Blumstein asked in the Scientific American magazine:“Does eco-tourism make animals dumb?”
And that’s not all - humans can also scare away natural predators , creating the so-called “human shield effect” and a safe environment for smaller animals that might make them braver, too. When humans are around, for example, vervet monkeys don’t see as many leopards (猎豹) trying to eat them.
Blumstein says they hope to do more research into humans’ interactions with wildlife. Scientists will “now have to understand better how different species and species in different situations react to humans and when humans might put them at risk.
1.The main focus of report in Trends in Ecology ＆ Evolution was the idea that ______.
A. eco-tourism cause damage to the natural homes of wildlife.
B. it is easy for eco-tourists to build up trust with wide animals.
C. the changes brought by eco-tourism may be harmful.
D. protected areas around the world are overloaded with tourists.
2.The underlined word “dumb” in paragraph 6 probably means ________.
A. anxious B. active C. curious D. stupid
3.The author uses vervet monkeys as an example to show that ________.
A. different species react to humans in different ways.
B. the presence of humans reduces the threat from predators
C. smaller animals tend to be braver in front of predators.
D. interactions with humans make animals more relaxed and less fearful.
4.We can infer that the writer wrote this passage mainly to .
A．explain what eco-tourism is
B．tell us something interesting about Nature
C．suggest that we stop eating meat to save animals
D．Wildlife tourism may seem helpful, but it can be deadly for some animals
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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。
Five Ways Animals Help Us Live a Happier life
Have you ever thought about the role of pets on this planet? They are not just animals; they’re creatures of God that make us feel happier in this world.There are several way pets can help us live a happier life.
Pets are the most devoted creatures
1. Old and wise people often joke that if you want to find a real friend and be sure that they’ll never betray（背叛you, then start keeping a pet.
They teach us to become better
Pets are very sensitive and wise creatures. 2. Unlike people, animals don’t create problems out of nothing. They are free of negative thoughts and inner pain. Their pure hearts are made for loving their owners. People should learn to love, care and smile selflessly, like their pets usually do.
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It may seem strange, but pets have the power to heal both physical and mental human disorders. Thousands of real stories prove their healing ability. It’s scientifically proved that many pets, especially cats can feel the emotions of their owners and soothe physical and mental pain.
They make us more organized
I must confess that several years ago I was a bit unorganized person. 4. When Johnson appeared in my life, I became more organized, because I felt myself responsible for his life. All kinds of pets require a lot of attention and care. That’s why their owners should be more active in order to bring up a wonderful and healthy pet.
Pets can feel danger and save us
The research proves that pets can feel danger in advance. Pets begin to behave strange when they feel danger, trying to give their owners a sign that something terrible is going to happen. 5.
A. Whenever you are in a bad mood, pets are always there for you.
B. If you’re a responsible person, but suffer from lack of self-organization, then keep a pet.
C. I found it difficult to manage my time and life according to the schedule.
D. Pets can heal the wounds of our soul and body
E. Nowadays I meet more and more people totally disappointed in human friendship and love.
F. It seems to me that they know the truth of life.
G. That’s why owners should be more attentive to notice the signs given by their pets
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—20各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C﹑D）中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In 2014, I had just ________ form a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n) ________ might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I went .
Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I ________ to catch a taxi to my ________ and settle in. Next morning, I took another________ to the shopping center to buy a few souvenirs. ________ I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were ________ . Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can ________ my table."
I ________sat down with the old lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the ________ came to an end she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't hired a car, and hadn't ________ how expensive taking taxis ________ be, After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and________would be my pleasure to ________you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn't put her to that ________ ,but she brushed aside my protests (反对). She asked me where I was ________ and next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the appointed time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to ________alone. At the end of the day, she________ to take me back to my accommodation. I ________ her money but she refused to take any.
I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her ________ , filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.
1.A. recovered B. hurt C. heard D. ignored
2.A. experiment B. ceremony C. operation D. holiday
3.A. managed B. promised C. intended D. deserved
4.A. hospital B. accommodation C. university D. company
5.A. colleague B. passenger C. taxi D. suitcase
6.A. Instead B. Later C. First D. Once
7.A. taken B. classified C. decorated D. painted
8.A. possess B. reserve C. set D. share
9.A. satisfied B.happily C. gratefully D. crazily
10.A. journey B. speech C. meal D. interview
11.A. donated B.repaired C. hired D. realized
12.A.would B.should C. could D. may
13.A. this B. you C. it D. I
14.A.inspire B. entertain C. call D. drive
15.A.business B. trouble C. argument D. challenge
16.A.working B. staying C. moving D. shopping
17.A. calculate B. perform C. explore D. digest
18.A. forgot B. refused C. owed D.returned
19.A. offered B. sent C. lent D. preferred
20.A. dignity B. kindness C.curiosity D. confidence
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个词）或括号内单词的正确形式
Some buildings are known 1. their artistic beauty, some for their 2. (detail) design, and others for their architects’ imagination. But a London building has made headlines for none of these reasons.
In its short history, 20 Fenchurch Street has made itself 3. (know) by reflecting（反射）sunlight 4. ( strong ) that it once melted parts of a sports car in the street below.
So 5. is no wonder that the building was named the UK’s 6. ( bad ) building. According to the magazine, the judges, 7. were architects and writers, and agreed that 20 Fenchurch Street 8. (design) by a Uruguayan architect should win the prize.
And the building’s problems 9. end with reflection. Dangerous winds are also blown along the street below. A pedestrian (行人) said to the BBC that she almost got blown over when 10. ( walk ) past the heavy building.
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短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。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。
Do you know when the ancient Olympic Games started? It is said that they start in 776 BC. Ever since then thousands of compete from all over the world have taken a part in them every four years for gold medals. Perhaps you have already known the five rings on the Olympic flag stand by the five continents.
Which is known to all , it is a great responsible for Beijing to be chosen to host the Olympic Games. To make the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games successful, a special village was built for the athletes to live. Nowadays, many Chinese people are fond of take exercise in order to keep fit and even more athletes are trying our best to reach the agreeing standard.
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写作
目前，学校存在少数考生考试作弊现象。某英文杂志社拟对此现象向中学生征文，标题是“My Opinion on Cheating in Examinations”。请根据下列提示用英语写一篇征文稿。内容要点如下：
| 主要原因 | 考试偏多、偏难 |
| 不用功、懒惰 | |
| 取悦父母、老师 | |
| 个人看法 | 作弊不对，违反校规 |
| ……（其他看法） |
注意：
1．短文必须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥。
2．词数：100左右；
3．参考词汇：作弊 cheat（v. ）。
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