Sam, an unemployed man, said it was only the second thing he had ever won in his life. The first thing was a blanket at a church raffle(抽奖) when he was 25 years old. But this was much bigger: it was $120,000! He had won the Big Cube(骰子), a state lottery(彩票) game. To win, a contestant must first guess which number a spinning cube will stop on. The cube has six numbers on it: 1X, 10X, 50X, 100X, 500X, and 1000X. If he is correct, the contestant must then guess which of two selected variables(变量) is going to be greater. So, just guessing which number appears on the cube does not guarantee that you will win any money. Sam correctly guessed 1000X, but he still had to choose between two variables. One variable was the number of cars that would run the stop sign at Hill Street and Lake Avenue in six hours. The other variable was the number of times that a teenage boy would change TV channels in a three-hour period. This was a tough decision.
Finally, Sam flipped(翻转) a coin. It came up heads, so Sam picked the teenager. He picked right. The stop sign was run only 76 times, but the teen clicked 120 times. Sixty-year-old Sam jumped for joy, for he had just won 1000 times 120, or $120,000. Sam dreamily left the lottery studio. Talking excitedly on his cell phone while crossing the street, he got hit by a little sports car.
Sam is slowly getting better. He was in the hospital for a month. His hospital bill was $110,000. And the insurance company for the little sports car's owner sued(起诉) Sam for $9,000 worth of repairs. Also, Sam still has to pay taxes on his winnings. Sam doesn't play the state lottery any more. He says it's better to be unlucky.
1.Sam won the blanket ________ years ago.
A. 25 B. 60 C. 35 D. 76
2.Sam won the lottery because ______.
A. he was lucky B. he was good at math
C. he was smart D. he was tough
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The lottery game was a complete lie.
B. Sam was quite familiar with the boy.
C. The owner of the car is now in hospital.
D. Sam will have none of the prize money left.
4.Sam’s experience shows that ______
A. everything has its time and that time must be watched.
B. he who risks nothing, gains nothing.
C. everything comes to him who waits.
D. he who laughs on Friday will weep on Sunday.
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We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had brought me to this place in a small town not far from our home in Rome. I wondered why.
“Look down, Elsa,” father said. I gathered all my courage and looked down. I saw the square in the center of the village. And I saw the crisscross (十字形) of the twisting, turning streets leading to the square. “See, my dear,” father said gently. “There is more than one way to the square. Life is like that. If you can’t get to the place where you want to go by one road, try another.”
Now I understood why I was there. Earlier that day I had begged my mother to do something about the bad lunches that were served at school. But she refused because she could not believe the lunches were as bad as I said.
When I turned to Father for help, he didn’t say anything. Instead, he brought me to this high tower to give me a lesson. By the time we reached home, I had a plan.
At school the next day, I secretly poured my lunch soup into a bottle and brought it home. Then I asked our cook to serve it to Mother at dinner. The plan worked perfectly. She swallowed one spoonful and sputtered（喷溅出） “ The cook must have gone mad!” Quickly I told her what I had done, and Mother stated firmly that she would take up the matter of lunches at school the next day!
In the years that followed I often remembered the lesson father taught me. I began to work as a fashion designer two years ago. I wouldn’t stop working until I tried every possible means to my goal. Father’s wise words always remind me that there is more than one way to the square.
1.The writer’s father took her to the top of a church tower to ________.
A. enjoy the beautiful scenery of the whole town
B. find out how many ways lead to the square
C. inspire her to find out another way to solve her problem
D. help her forgot some unpleasant things earlier that day
2.What did the writer want her mother to do earlier that day?
A. Do something delicious for lunch.
B. Taste her bad lunch.
C. Dismiss the mad cook.
D. Speak to the school about lunch.
3.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 means?
A. The cook agreed to serve the soup to Mother.
B. The matter of lunches was effective.
C. Her father persuaded her mother successfully.
D. The way the author thought of was successful.
4.By sharing her own experience, the writer tried to tell us________.
A. when one road was stopped, we should try another
B. how bad the lunches of her school were
C. how wise her father was
D. about the church tower near her home
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In early summer, one of the most popular fruit is strawberry(草莓). It is said strawberry is the "Queen of fruit" as it has many nutritious elements. But many people feel that the strawberry in the current market tastes different as many strawberries are artificially(人工地) grown and some even have a scent of pesticides(杀虫剂). So finding naturally-grown strawberries is a hot issue. There are some places where you can not only find tasteful strawberries, but also enjoy picking them.
Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden
As one of the biggest strawberry-growing areas, Tianxing is known for its healthy fruits. The strawberries here are pesticide-free with no artificial coloring. And now the farm has a special offer that you can get a kilogram of strawberries for only 12 yuan. Here, visitors can have fun picking strawberries as well as taste their freshness. And if you are a newcomer, you can get a discount card and enjoy an extra 20 percent discount on your purchase.
Address: Xinzhuang Village, Xingshou Town, Changping District, Beijing.
Tel: 13910667270
Taolin Strawberry Garden
This garden is not as famous as the first one, but it is a quiet place and relaxing. The strawberries here are much cheaper than those sold in markets. It only costs 6 yuan per kilogram.You can also buy freshly-picked lettuce and Tonghao, a green vegetable. You can have fun picking strawberries in person, but you can’t taste them for free.
Address: Linzhuang Village, Xingshou Town, Changping District, Beijing.
Tel: 010--88413840
Baihe Green Strawberry Garden
Baihe Town is the biggest strawberry-picking area. Known for the freshest and healthiest strawberries, this place is named as the "Hometown of Strawberries". The price for this fruit is about 12 yuan per kilogram. And you can bargain(讲价) with the local sellers for further discounts.
Address: Zhaotun Village, Baihe Town, QingpuDistrict, Shanghai.
Tel: 13803456780
1.People prefer naturally-grown strawberries mainly because ________.
A. they contain many nutritious elements
B. they have a different scent
C. they are pesticide-free and tasteful
D. they are cheaper and bigger
2.You should pay Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden ________yuan if you buy 10 kilograms with a discount card.
A. 120 B. 108 C. 96 D. 60
3.Which of the following is WRONG about Taolin Strawberry Garden?
A. It is not better known than Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden.
B. Besides strawberries, you can buy green vegetables from it.
C. You can have fun picking strawberries as well as taste them as you like.
D. If you buy 20 kilogram strawberries, you should at most pay 120 yuan.
4.What is the purpose of writing the passage?
A. To advertise Strawberry Gardens.
B. To show the magic of strawberries.
C. To tell the difference between artificially-grown strawberries and naturally-grown strawberries.
D. To tell us the joys of picking and buying strawberries.
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Let's face it. No one drinks diet sodas for the taste. People drink diet sodas in the hope that it will help them lose weight or at least keep them from gaining it. Yet it seems to have exactly the opposite effect, according to a new study.
Researchers from the University of Texas said those who drank two or more diet sodas a day had waist size increases that were six times greater than those who didn't drink diet sodas. “What we saw was that the more diet sodas a person drank, the more weight they were likely to gain,” said Sharon Fowler.
The study was based on data from 474 participants in a large, ongoing research project, where the participants were followed for nearly 10 years.
While the findings are surprising，they also offer some explanations.
Nutrition expert, Melanie Rogers, who works with overweight patients in New York, has found that when patients are switched from regular to diet sodas, they don't lose weight at all. “We weren't seeing weight loss necessarily, and that was confusing to us,” said Rogers.
So why would diet soda cause weight gain? No one knows for sure yet，but it could be that people think they can eat more if they drink diet sodas, and so over－compensate(弥补) for the missing calories.
A related study found some sweeteners (甜味剂) raised blood sugar levels in some mice. “Data from this and other potential studies suggest that the promotion of diet sodas and artificial sweeteners may be risky,” said Helen P. Hazuda, professor at School of Medicine of the University of Texas. “They may be free of calories, but not of consequences.”
1.People drink diet sodas to________.
A. enjoy its taste B. stay in fashion
C. achieve weight loss D. gain more energy
2.We can learn from the passage that________.
A. regular sodas make people lose more weight
B. diet soda drinkers tend to eat more food
C. diet sodas do help reduce calories
D. most blood diseases come from diet sodas
3.The underlined word “They” in the last paragraph probably refers to“________”.
A. sweeteners
B. diet sodas and artificial sweeteners
C. sodas
D. diet soda drinkers and sweetener takers
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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。（温馨提示：E=AB, F=AC, G=AD）
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. Making new friends comes easy for some people. But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
*Associate with others.
_1.You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
*Start a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 2. You can always start the conversation, Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
* 3.
Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
*Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend._ 4. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
*Enjoy your friendship.
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves._ 5._Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
A. Do things together.
B. Try not to find fault with your friends.
C. So you will need to give your friend time to keep in touch with you.
D. The first step to make friends is associating with other people.
E. Be cheerful.
F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
G. Do not wait to be spoken to.
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完形填空
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Born in 1963 in Sierra Visa, Arizona, USA, Jessica learned to live her life with her feet. Born without arms, she faced many _________ .
There were many questions at the time about whether Jessica would be able to live a “ _________ ” life. However, Jessica’s father said he _________ had a tear about her birth condition. He had full confidence in her potential.
With the _________of her parents and family, Jessica became confident in herself as an adult and continued to _________ the world with her feet.
As a child, Jessica studied dance in her hometown. When her first _________ arrived, she asked to be put in the back row. Her dance teacher told her there was no_________ row.
Tentatively she took the stage with the other students and performed her _________ . When she finished, the applause from the audience gave her encouragement and _________to continue dancing for 14 years. _________, Jessica earned her first Black Belt in the International Taekwondo Federation at the age of 14.
After _________ from high school, Jessica attended the University of Arizona _________ she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. When talking about her degree, she frequently _________ that psychology(心理) trusts the way people think has a greater _________on their lives than a physical limitation.
Jessica’s most famous accomplishment was learning how to _________ . It took three states, four airplanes, two flight instructors and a discouraging year to _________ the right aircraft: a 1946 415C Ercoupe Airplane. She _________ the Guinness World Record _________ being the first person certified to fly an airplane with only her feet.
Jessica now _________ a motivational speaker. She travels the world sharing her story and _________ people to be creative and innovative.
1.A. challenges B. trouble C. advantages D. influences
2.A. simple B. special C. normal D. unusual
3.A. frequently B. never C. ever D. certainly
4.A. argument B. understanding C. opposition D. support
5.A. decorate B. explore C. explode D. fight
6.A. performance B. image C. exhibition D. appearance
7.A. back B. front C. side D. middle
8.A. line B. emotion C. dance D. behaviour
9.A. patience B. sorrow C. doubt D. confidence
10.A. Unfortunately B. Delightedly C. Disappointedly D. Hopefully
11.A. admitting B. entering C. graduating D. settling
12.A. which B. when C. what D. where
13.A. dreamed B. ignored C. explained D. refused
14.A. symbol B. frustration C. evidence D. effect
15.A. board B. fly C. seat D. launch
16.A. find B. lose C. cancel D. look
17.A. experienced B. scheduled C. received D. praised
18.A. for B. against C. beyond D. within
19.A. describes as B. considers as C. treats as D. works as
20.A. amazing B. encouraging C. enjoying D. surprising
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阅读下面对话，在空白处填入适当的内容（只限一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
W: Hi，dad! Come over here! Be quick!
M: Yes? What for?
W: There’s a football match 1.______TV. Hurry up, dad?
M: Yes, I’m coming.
W: Let’s turn_2.______ the TV a little so that we won’t bother our neighbors. It’s too late now.
M: Yes. Ah, what time is it now?
W: Let me have a look first. Er. It’s half past eleven by 3._______ (I) watch.
M: Eleven thirty? I think 4._____is high time that you went to bed now, Rose.
W: But the football match is so exciting! I enjoy5._______(watch) football matches just like you. I don’t want to miss such 6._____exciting game.
M: You will be late for school if you stay up too late watching TV. Furthermore, if you get to school late, you 7._____(punish) by your teacher tomorrow. Therefore, you’d better go to bed 8.________(immediate) and take a good sleep.
W: No, I won’t , dad. I will turn on my alarm clock , and it will wake me 9._________ at the right time.
M: But it doesn’t do if you don’t take enough sleep. That will be too10.________(harm) to your health.
W: Never mind, dad. I will go to sleep at twelve sharp.
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单词拼写
1.The diet in Wang Peng’s restaurant has ________(优点)and weaknesses.
2.In the USA, Columbus Day is in memory of the _______ (到达) of Christopher Columbus in the new world.
3.China and Japan have mid-autumn festivals, when people _______ (欣赏) the moon and in China, enjoy the mooncakes.
4.When we met again, he _________ (道歉) to me for not having kept his word and asked me to forgive him.
5.It is ______ (明显的) that he was trying to hold his breath.
6.What will happen to you if you don’t eat a _______ (平衡的) diet.
7.In the lab, don’t touch anything without your teacher’s__________(允许).
8.Experts say eating carrots ________ (有益于) your eyes.
9.It doesn’t seem ugly to me; on the _______(相反的), I think it’s rather beautiful.
10.My father and I ________ (漫步) around the path enjoying the spring sun last weekend.
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短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌中间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误 ，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除增加：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：在错的词下划一个横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
或修改。
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。
On February last year, my teacher told us about the city speech contest, which topic was “People who have overcome difficulties in their lives”. I thought of my grandma would be my perfect topic. Then I carefully prepared for contest. A couple of weeks later, after the first round I was choosing to be one of the seven finalists! The final was held soon. I was the sixth to present the speech. How a relief when I finished it! After the last person finished, the judge made their final decisions and announced that I have won first prize. The audience were clapping and cheering wild! I was extremely happy. It was such exciting a moment!
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英国Warwickshire学校将组织学生来你校交流学习中文。经安排，Tracy住在你家。假设你是李华，请你给Tracy写封电子邮件，介绍她来中国后的有关事宜，信的要点如下：
★表达欢迎；
★生活安排：食宿，交通；
★汉语学习：每周一至周五，每天四节课；
★课外活动：文体活动，社会实践活动。
要求：100字左右；可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
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