One rainy evening I went to fill up at the gas station. A pre-teen boy approached my car and asked me for money to help him and his mother stay in their hotel for an additional week. He stated that if they did not come up with $25 they would be evicted that same evening. Having worked in social services before and having doubt about this, I asked why his mother hadn’t applied for social services for assistance. The boy said that they needed to remain in their hotel for one more week until his grandmother, who lived out of town, could take them in. I gave the boy what I had — $5. He thanked me and continued to wander the parking lot asking for help. I got my gas and drove away.
Some weeks ago, a boy asked me for money and I told him I didn’t have any though I did. Yet, I thought about it for a while and went looking for the boy to give him a dollar. But it seemed that he had disappeared into thin air. “This time,” I thought, “I’ll do it differently.” I went to my bank and got an additional $20, then I returned to the gas station. The boy was still there. I observed him shyly approaching strangers who walked past him without notice. I pulled up and waved at the boy to come over. I handed him the $20 bill. He reached through my car window and gave me a huge hug. His hug told me all I needed to know — that finally this kid could get out of the rain, the cold and the darkening skies and go inside where it was warm.
1.The whole story is about _____.
A. dirty tricks by poor teenage boys
B. a car accident in a gas station
C. warm help in a cold rainy evening
D. loving gifts from a rich stranger
2. The underlined word “evicted” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by _____?
A. starved to death B. driven out of the hotel
C. thrown into prison D. separated from each other
3.From the story we know that the author _____.
A. once worked in social services
B. had came across the boy before
C. borrowed money to help others
D. gave the boy $20 in total
4.When the boy received the $20 bill, he was _____.
A. thankful B. astonished C. doubtful D. ashamed
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1.Who would be most interested in the above magazines?
A. Wildlife protectors. B. Story book writers.
C. Pet dog owners. D. City zoo managers.
2. Which magazine saves most?
A. Dog Fancy. B. Dogs for Kids.
C. The Bark. D. Dog World.
3.Which magazine might be the most popular with children?
A. Dog Fancy. B. Dogs for Kids.
C. The Bark. D. Dog World.
4.The underlined word “enthusiast” in the last part means _____.
A. 主人 B. 兽医 C. 专家 D. 狂热者
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During Nelson Mandela’s 19 years in the prison on Robben Island, one particular commanding officer, Badenhorst, was the cruelest of them all:
“A few days before Badenhorst’s leaving the prison, I was called to the main office. General Steyn was visiting the island and wanted to know if we had any complaints. Badenhorst was there as I went through a list of demands. When I had finished, Badenhorst spoke to me directly.
He told me he would be leaving the island and added: ‘I just want to wish you people good luck’. I do not know if I looked dumbfounded (目瞪口呆的), but I was amazed. He spoke these words like a human being and showed a side of himself we had never seen before. I thanked him for his good wishes and wished him good luck too.
I thought about this moment for a long time afterwards. Badenhorst had perhaps been the most cold–blooded and cruelest commanding officer we had had on Robben Island. But that day in the office, he had showed that there was another side to his nature, a side that had been hidden but still existed.
It was obvious that all men, even the most seemingly cold-blooded, have a heart of kindness and that, if their hearts are touched, they are able to change. Actually, Badenhorst was not evil; his inhumanity (不人道) had been encouraged by an inhuman system. He behaved cruelly because he was rewarded for cruel behavior.”
1.When did the story happen?
A. Before Badenhorst left the prison.
B. Before Mandela gave demands.
C. After General Steyn took over the prison.
D. Just when Mandela was set free.
2.How did Mandela feel at what Badenhorst said?
A. Awkward. B. Surprised. C. Angry. D. Upset.
3.Why did Badenhorst become the cruelest according to Mandela?
A. He was born evil.
B. He seemed cold-blooded.
C. He was easily changed.
D. His cruelty was rewarded.
4. Which could be the best title of the passage?
A. Hide oneself or express oneself?
B. Hard to change or easy to change?
C. Cruel by name or cruel by nature?
D. To be a prisoner or to be a commander?
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On October 10, 2014, Malala, 17, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for struggling for the right of children to education. Malala is the youngest Nobel winner in history.
Malala Yousafzai has never been ordinary. When she was just 11, she started blogging (写博客) about the Taliban takeover of her hometown of Mingora, Pakistan. Taliban members follow an extreme belief of Islam and forbid girls to go to school. Classrooms were closed for several months. Malala spoke out about her desire to go back to school. “All I want is an education,” she told one television broadcaster.
Malala was later able to return to class. But she continued to blog and speak out about girls’ right to education. On October 9, 2012, the Taliban tried to silence her. A gunman boarded her school bus and shot her in the head. Malala survived and showed great courage and optimism during her long recovery. At that time she became a symbol of the struggle for girls’ rights all over the world. Nine months after she was shot, she gave a now-famous speech at the United Nations. “They thought that the bullets (子弹) would silence us. But they failed,” she said. “And then, out of that silence came thousands of voices. … Weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power, and courage were born.”
Malala has also become an international symbol for peace. In 2011, she won Pakistan’s National Youth Peace Prize, which is now renamed the National Malala Peace Prize. Malala said the 2014 Nobel Prize was an “encouragement” to go forward to help kids. “I want to tell children all around the world that they should stand up for their rights,” she said. “This award is for all those children whose voices need to be heard.”
1.All the statements about Malala are true EXCEPT that _____.
A. she started blogging at the age of 11
B. it took her a long time to recover from the injury
C. Taliban tried to silence her but failed
D. she was born in1998 in Mingora, Pakistan.
2. How many peace prizes have gone to Malala so far according to the passage?
A.1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 4.
3. When did Malala become a symbol for girls’ rights?
A. When she began writing her blogs.
B. Before Taliban wanted to kill her.
C. During her long recovery after the shot.
D. When she gave a speech in the UN.
4.We can learn from the passage that Malala is _____.
A. creative and outgoing B. strict and stubborn
C. simple and warm-hearted D. brave and determined
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Should we say goodbye to chivalry (骑士精神) in the age of sex equality?
Chivalry began as a response to the violence of the Middle Ages. PierMassimo Forni, the founder of the Civility Institute, says chivalry “as a form of treatment inspired by the sense that there was something special about women and that they deserve added respect.”
Today “chivalry” is often used as a term for “gentlemanly” behavior, related to “fair sex”, honor, courage and loyalty.
But we can hardly see chivalry nowadays with many women demanding to be treated equally in the workplace.
According to a 2013 survey carried out by the British Daily Mail, only one in seven men will offer their seat to a woman on a bus or train; over three-quarters of men don’t offer to help carry a heavy bag or suitcase for women.
In many cases, it’s not because these men are being insensitive, but on the contrary, they say they are unwilling to help women because they are worried about making them embarrassed.
These men may worry too much. According to the same survey, only seven percent of women view acts like holding open doors as unpleasant.
“Men seem confused by the modern ‘sex equality’ message”, psychologist and relationship expert Donna Dawson told the Daily Mail.
“This message was meant for the workplace and was never meant to replace good manners. Men will always be the stronger sex physically, so it is natural for them to show consideration for women.”
So, should the acts of chivalry be brought back? US writer Emily Smith says chivalry is what we should all long for. Many people are predicting the death of chivalry, but chivalry is not dead yet. Slowly but surely, chivalry is making a come-back.
1. The question at the very beginning of the passage is used to _____.
A. express the author’s curiosity
B. cause a heated discussion
C. introduce a controversial topic
D. solve a serious social problem
2.Which is NOT part of “chivalry”?
A. Violence. B. Loyalty. C. Courage. D. Honor.
3.Some men are not willing to help women because _____.
A. they are not sensitive enough
B. they misunderstood “sex equality”
C. they are afraid of women
D. they had no good manners
4.Emily Smith holds the view that _____.
A. some massages can make men confused
B. men should show consideration for women
C. “sex equality” will never replace good manners
D. chivalry is quite good and sure to come back
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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和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One day, a poor boy, who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime (一角硬币) left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a ________ at the next house. However, he lost his ________ when a lovely young woman opened ________ door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked ________ so she brought him a large glass of ________ . He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?” “You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a ________.” He said, “Then I ________ you from my heart.”
As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt ________ physically, but his faith ________ God and man was stronger also.
Many years later that same young woman became seriously ill. The ________ doctors sent her to the big city, where they ________ specialists to study her rare ________ and there came Dr. Howard Kelly. He________her at once. He determined to do his best to ________ her life.
After a long struggle, the ________ was won.
Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the ________ bill to him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, ________ she was sure it would ________ the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something________ her attention on the side of the bill. She read these words: “________ in full with one glass of milk. Dr. Howard Kelly. ”
1.A. breakfast B. lunch C. dinner D. meal
2.A. face B. way C. courage D. sight
3.A. a B. the C. one D. each
4.A. young B. small C. poor D. hungry
5.A. water B. milk C. juice D. coffee
6.A. kindness B. meal C. drink D. smile
7.A. remember B. know C. thank D. love
8.A. stronger B. warmer C. fuller D. taller
9.A. on B. in C. of D. with
10.A. village B. community C. local D. town
11.A. called in B. sent out C. dropped on D. looked into
12.A. appearance B. health C. body D. disease
13.A. cured B. greeted C. recognized D. accepted
14.A. save B. devote C. attend D. care
15.A. doctor B. woman C. illness D. battle
16.A. long B. thick C. final D. great
17.A. if B. for C. when D. though
18.A. spend B. take C. need D. demand
19.A. push B. paid C. put D. caught
20.A. Paid B. Borrowed C. Brought D. Owned
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选词填空
从下列方框中所给的词和短语中选出适当的词或短语，并用其适当形式填空。
| appeal to let out be opposed to in place leave out be addicted to subscribe to be exposed to flexible range attempt typical |
1.Once you ___________ smoking, it is hard to break the habit.
2.He chose those books that ___________ him.
3.I like to have everything ___________, so I can find them easily.
4.It is nothing unusual. It is ___________ of him to be late for work.
5.What if we were more ___________ with what we could do with our time?
6.To learn English well, I have to ___________ some magazines.
7.If the film ___________ to light, the photo can not develop.
8.They failed in all their ___________ to climb the mountain.
9.Mary accidentally ___________ secret that her mother had telephoned.
10.He is a good physician and leader. He must ___________ drug abuse.
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单句填空
阅读下面句子并根据句意或结构完成每个句子，并将答案写在答题纸上。
1.You should be ___________ (感到羞耻) of your bad manners.
2.If you really need something to believe in, then believe in your own ___________ (潜能)
3.Don’t be too ___________ (乐观) about your success. More hard work is needed.
4.Tom was ___________ (任命) to be manager of the department for he was fit for the job.
5.We waited with ___________ (焦虑) for the news of her safe arrival.
6.What is his first i___________ on you? Is he the right person for the position?
7.From the survey they c___________ that too much exercise does harm to health.
8.The parents treated the boy very well though he was their a___________ son.
9.Who could p___________ exactly what would happen in the future? There is too much uncertainty.
10.You will solve the problem if you c___________ your attention on it.
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单句翻译
1.正是人类的活动导致全球变暖。(强调句型)
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2.没有警察的允许，谁也不许离开这栋楼。(be + to do)
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3.我只有找到工作才能弄到足够的钱继续大学学业。(倒装)
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4.简一进来， 就大哭起来。(the instant)
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5.今晚他们很有可能在外露营了。(it is likely that)
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6.只要你在使用电灯，你就可以开着它。 (so long as)
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7.如果我会画画，我会画一张画给你。(虚拟语气)
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8.学了这么多年的汉语，我依然认为它很美。（v-ing作状语）
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9.与工厂里其他工人相比，他是幸运的。(过去分词作状语)
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10.他发现忍受噪音很困难。(it作形式宾语)
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篇章语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（只填1词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
One day a rich man took his son on a trip to the country so he could have his son see how poor country people were.
They stayed one day and one night in the farm-house of 1. very poor farm. 2. the way back home at the end of the trip the father asked the son, “ 3. did you think of the trip?”
The son 4. (reply), “Very nice, Dad.”
The father then asked, “Did you notice how poor they were?”
The son said, “Yes, I guess so.”
The father then added, “What did you learn?”
To 5. question, the son thought for a moment and answered 6. (slow), “I learned that we have one dog and they have four. We have a fountain in the garden and they have a small river7. has no end. We have brightly colored 8. (lantern) in our garden, while they have the stars. Our garden 9. (go) to the edge of our yard, but for their back yard they have the whole horizon.”
At the son’s reply, the rich father was speechless (无语的). His son then said, “Thanks, Dad, for10. (show) me how poor we really are.”
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