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Most of us lead a busy life. 1 We think, “If I reached my goal, then I would be happy”, or “If I could get a better job, then I would enjoy life.” But why not enjoy life right now?
Firstly, take time to notice and appreciate the beauty in your own surroundings. 2 “There is a great big world of wonder and beauty around us!” And as Brodersen explains. “Look for the beauty of the sunrise and of a friend’s smile that brightens your day. Open your eyes to see the beauty you might not normally see. Doing so helps to cheer you up.”
Secondly, taking time to experience some simple pleasures also can bring joy to your heart and ease your stress. Take me for example. 3 One universal simple pleasure is finding things that make you laugh. Make time to laugh every day.
Thirdly, don’t take your family and friends for granted. Rich, rewarding relationships add greatly to the enjoyment of life. When you think of someone, why not call, e-mail or write them? 4 As Wayne Lawton explains, “Invest time in relationships. Remove the attitude, what’s in it for me? Happiness is found in putting other’s interests, desires and concerns ahead of our own whenever possible. Selfishness is a dead-end street.” 5
A．I delight in simple things like my favorite tea drink, a bubble bath or family photos.
B．In my spare time, I enjoy collecting stamps and reading novels.
C．Driven by the “urgent”, we forget to enjoy life.
D．So please treasure relationship.
E. You don’t need to travel far to find beauty.
F. Be aware of beauty in nature.
G. A short e-mail or phone call can make a world of difference to someone.
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Many lifestyle patterns do such ______ great harm to health that they actually speed up ______ weakening of the human body.
A．a ; / B．/ ; the C．a ; the D．/ ;
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---- Do you have any problems if you ______ this job ?
----- well , I am thinking about the salary.
A．offer B．will offer C．are offered D．will be offered
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The train stopped ______ at lonely little stations, which resulted in a sleepless night.
A．peacefully B．gradually C．finally D．frequently
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Do you think _________ possible for so many people to sit in such a small room?
A．this B．that C．there D．it
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It is obvious to the students ______ they should get well prepared for their future.
A．as B．which C．whether D．that
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The opening province which _________ thirteen counties and three coastal cities will quicken its paces of economic development.
A．consists of B．makes up C．is included D．is contained
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John received an invitation to dinner, and with his work ____, he gladly accepted it.
A．finished B．finishing C．having finished D．was finished
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I’m certain David’s told you his business troubles. _________, it’s no secret that he owes a lot of money to the bank.
A．However B．Anyway C．Therefore D．Though
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We won’t keep winning games ________ we keep playing well.
A．because B．unless C．when D．while
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In peace, too , the Red Cross is expected to send help _________there is human suffering.
A．whoever B．however C．whatever D．wherever
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The speech that Mr.Smith made today gave a strong ______ on the students.
A．expression B．expectation C．reputation D．impression
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—Excuse me, but I want to ride your bike to go to the book shop.
—You _________ have my bike if you don’t take care of it.
A．shan’t B．might not C．needn’t D．shouldn’t
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– Lynne kicked a goal just before the game ended.
– _____ Her team lost the game at last.
A．So what? B．Oh, really? C．Good for her! D．You may be right!
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If I _________ ten years younger, I _________very happy.
A．were; would be B．am; shall be C．were; shall be D．am; would be
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It’s helpful to put children in a situation ________ they can see themselves differently.
A．that B．when C．which D．where
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I believe the best heroes are often the ones who haven’t been publicly recognized. They’re someone’s hero just by living their life as 36, not necessarily struggling for anything particular outside of survival. They’re everyday ordinary people.
37, my greatest hero without doubt isn’t a famous person or someone who has a rags-to-riches (白手起家的) story. In fact, this person isn’t a 38 at all, but a heroine: my mother, who has been my greatest source of inspiration（鼓舞）.
A brief glance (一瞥) into this 39 woman’s life makes it clear. My mother was married to a man who drank like a fish almost every day. As Mother 40 to us later in life, she simply didn’t want us to be 41 by my father. So, one day she packed her seven kids into an old wagon (马车), and headed back down south to Montgomery, Alabama.
At five foot three, she was a black lady with a small figure, with no college education. She did whatever she had to do to 42 as a single(单身的) parent and to successfully 43 all her children to adulthood.
By high school I had started to 44 my mother had achieved something 45 as a single parent. Then, when I was seventeen years old, I signed up(报名) for the Marine Corps. The day I 46 for basic training, my mother told me, a very thin and nervous black kid, four 47 words: “Just do your best.” That 48 may be a cliché (套话), but coming from her , it has given me a lifetime of powerful inspiration.
I’ve had my 49 of ups and downs in my life. Whenever meeting with any difficulty, I would 50 to myself, “If Mother overcame her challenges, I have no 51 not to do the same.” 52 I grew, I admired her for what she had achieved.
I graduated from community college with highest 53, and now I’m a student at Columbia University. Every step of the 54, I’ve been encouraged by the inspiration of my mother — my heroine. I’ve never 55. I’ve tried to do my best.
1. A．much B．usual C．well D．active
2. A．Indeed B．Otherwise C．Therefore D．Altogether
3. A．hero B．model C．heroine D．example
4. A．educated B．famous C．generous D．unusual
5. A．explained B．replied C．devoted D．responded
6. A．employed B．fooled C．influenced D．missed
7. A．escape B．survive C．hide D．recover
8. A．raise B．add C．enrich D．attract
9. A．believe B．imagine C．determine D．realize
10. A．exciting B．interesting C．tiring D．amazing
11. A．waited B．returned C．left D．came
12. A．honest B．simple C．useless D．extra
13. A．answer B．praise C．expression D．encouragement
14. A．movement B．experiences C．origin D．advantage
15. A．think B．lie C．react D．object
16. A．demand B．ability C．cause D．excuse
17. A．As B．Though C．Unless D．Before
18. A．honors B．flame C．pressure D．purpose
19. A．escape B．danger C．way D．hope
20. A．appeared B．stopped C．knocked D．glanced
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“This one’s for you,” Sergeant (警官) Barstow shouted and left quickly through the back door. I was a little puzzled. I looked out a window of the Ashfordly Police Station and saw an elderly woman come into the building.
“Good morning, Madam,” I said.
“Good morning,” she said pleasantly. “You’re new, aren’t you?”
“Yes, Madam.”
“It’s about that man who’s been annoying me,” she said. “I’ve been here about him before.”
“Could I have your name and address, please?”
“Miss Fraser. Josephine Fraser. I live at 43 Prince Terrace. Now, can you please do something about Jackson?”
“What’s he done, Miss Fraser?”
“Done? He’s thrown garbage all over my stairs again. He must be stopped.”
“Where does he live?”
“Next door, Number 41,” she said.
“I’ll go and see later and warn him off, Miss Fraser.”
“I would be most grateful.” With that she left.
Half an hour later, I reached Prince Terrace. NO. 41 was in a bad state of repair. I knocked. No reply. I entered. The place was deserted. I wondered if the Jackson was a tramp (流浪者). Anyway, it seemed he had left, possibly because of Miss Fraser’s threatening police action. I decided to visit her.
I knocked on her door and it was opened almost immediately. “Ah!” she said gladly. “You’re just in time for coffee.” I followed her inside. Miss Fraser told me more about her battle with Jackson. But when I asked specific questions, it clearly showed that she had never seen Jackson. Finally, I managed to leave.
Sergeant Barstow smiled kindly as I returned. “Nick, did you kick(踢出) Jackson out of that house?”
“Jackson!” I cried. “Who is he?”
“There is no Jackson,” he said. “Miss Fraser is lonely and she likes company. We always let the new young men deal with Miss Fraser. It gives her deep satisfaction. That’s what we are here for, isn’t it — to satisfy the public?”
1.Why did Sergeant Barstow leave quickly when Miss Fraser came?
A．Because he wanted to let Nick deal with her alone.
B．Because he had to go and catch Jackson at once.
C．Because he was tired of the elderly woman.
D．Because he knew she would tell a lie.
2.Miss Fraser told Nick that _____.
A．her neighbor had often caused her trouble
B．it was her first visit to the police station
C．she was looking for Sergeant Barstow
D．someone had broken into her house
3.Miss Fraser made up the story of Jackson because _____.
A．she liked to play jokes on the policemen
B．she wanted to have someone to talk with
C．she loved to show others her nice coffee
D．she hated Jackson very much
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Babysitter(保姆) Wanted
I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and have some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with experience looking for a part-time job. The pay is $10 an hour.
If this sounds like a good job to you, please reply to rebecharv@aol.com or call 800-4964.
Office Manager Wanted
Our company is looking for a full-time experienced manager to run the business. Strong skills in organization and business management are required for this position. The office manager will be responsible for keeping financial (财务的) records, so he or she should be familiar with computers.
Please reply to jim@californiaaquatics.com or call 800-6978 to apply.
Waiter/ Waitress Wanted
A restaurant is looking for an experienced waiter / waitress. Knowledge of wines and experience in dining are necessary. Must work well under pressure and understand the basics (基本要素) of fine dining and customer service.
If you’re interested, please contact us at job-tkupe-1329358152@craigslist.org to apply.
This is a part-time job.
Office Cleaner Wanted
Looking for a Part-time job? A position in the Mississauga area needs an office cleaner! Part-time 4 hours a day from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Duties include:
●Cleaning the washrooms
●Cleaning the furniture
●Sweeping the floors
●Other general cleaning experience is necessary. Pay: $15 per hour
Reply to:job-p3b7u-1365632206@craigslist.org or call 800-8197.
1.Which of the following position is a full-time job?
A．Babysitter. B．Office manager.
C．Waiter / waitress. D．Office cleaner.
2.If a college girl with some experience caring for children wants to apply for a job, where should she send an email?
A．job-p3b7u-1365632206@craigslist.org
B．job-tkupe-1329358152@craigslist.org
C．jim@californiaaquatics.com
D．rebecharv@aol.com
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A．The office cleaner has to work three hours each day.
B．One can apply for a waiter or waitress by telephone.
C．A babysitter earns $5 more than an office cleaner per hour.
D．Experience is necessary for all these four jobs.
4.Which of the following is necessary for a waiter / waitress?
A．Being familiar with computers.
B．Having knowledge of wines.
C．Knowing more about menus.
D．Working well with others.
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The other day I heard a few local musicians talking, "I hate all the pianos in this town and I hate that rubbish they play on the radio. They cannot even understand rhythm (韵律).""Nobody wants to pay musicians anything. I’m sick of all the people who want you to play without paying you.” One younger musician said, "There are a couple of clubs who want me to play for a few nights a month, and I’m trying to find other places to play. I’m also planning to join in several summer festivals this year." I really liked what the younger musician said so I made friends with him.
Attitudes are important. Whether they’re positive or negative (消极的), they’re all rubbing off on you. If you’re around people who are always complaining(抱怨) or blaming (责备) others, it is possible that you will start doing the same as well. If you spend lots of time with people who don’t support your dreams, it is time to take a look at the people you call "friends".
There is an easy exercise you can try. Make a list of the people who you often stay with, and simply stop spending time with the negative people on your list. Set a new standard for yourself and don’t become friends with people who fall below that standard. The choice is always yours to make. Of course, this exercise is entirely different from making friends only for the good of oneself. We really should try to help and spend time with those who are working towards a goal or dream.
1.The musicians’ conversation at the beginning is to show that ______.
A．musicians’ living conditions are not good
B．people in that town have poor taste in music
C．different people have different attitudes
D．young people are more likely to succeed
2.The underlined part "they’re rubbing off on you" in Paragraph 2 means ______.
A．they’ll push you ahead
B．they’ll have an influence on you
C．they’ll keep you from moving on
D．they’ll help you realize your dreams
3.Why did the author want to make friends with the younger musician?
A．He is more active than the others.
B．He can earn more than the others.
C．He has more things to do than the others.
D．His attitude is more positive than the others.
4.By doing the exercise mentioned in Paragraph 3, you can ______.
A．make the right kind of friends
B．improve your ability to make friends
C．develop a better relationship with your friends
D．make some new friends with the same interests as you
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Education cuts(削减) have become routine (惯常的) over the past few years, which has made it difficult for students to learn. The results of a survey of 1,850 Los Angeles County high school students show just how much the cuts are affecting students.
Because of teacher layoffs (解雇), class sizes at some high schools have risen to 50 students — even in math and English classes. Some 37 percent of students report that they sometimes don’t have a desk to sit at. Sixty-seven percent say crowded classrooms make them feel the teachers don’t have enough time to teach, and 30 percent say they’ve not been able to join in a program because it’s no longer offered at their school.
At a time when technology is an important skill, 52 percent of students say there aren’t enough computers. Or they’re often broken, and there’s no one to fix them. Fifty-one percent say they’ve had to share textbooks with a classmate because there aren’t enough copies to go around. Fifty-seven percent say they’ve had to copy information because their school doesn’t have enough paper to make copies.
“We have only one science teacher for the entire(整个的) high school,” writes Felix Ruano, a 16-year-old student. He goes on to describe how that teacher, who is only qualified to teach chemistry, is teaching physics — or, at least, is trying to do so. “He shows physics videos and we teach ourselves from our textbook,” says Ruano. And, as has been seen elsewhere, “all but one of the restrooms” at Ruano’s school “have been closed because we don’t have enough people to clean them.”
Ruano notes that though faced with the challenges, 97 percent of students say they plan to go to college. But without “properly trained teachers and the best resources,” says Ruano, it’s not likely that every student will achieve that goal. “Unless schools fix these problems,” he says, “students could lose hope.”
1.According to the text, education cuts have led to the following results EXCEPT that _____.
A．class sizes at some high schools have risen
B．some students don’t have a desk to sit at
C．some students have to share textbooks
D．some students have to leave school
2.The underlined word “qualified” in the fourth paragraph can best be replaced by “_____”.
A．fit B．willing C．bored D．worried
3.According to Ruano, _____.
A．he is good at teaching himself
B．most students plan to go to college
C．his school is going to be closed
D．most students are hopeful about their school
4.What would be the best title for the text?
A．What caused education cuts? B．Education cuts, right or wrong?
C．Education cuts have hurt students D．How to deal with education cuts
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此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。短文中有10处错误，每句最多有两处。错误设计一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），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。
I am very excited to have accepted an e-mail from you. I’m glad you have made such a great progress that you can write your e-mail good Chinese. I read your e-mail to my parents and show them the photo you sent it to me. How time flies! Our friendship has lasted for several months. We have got to know but learned a lot from each other. Yes, it is clearly that your life in your country is quite different from me. Thanks again for writing me. I’m looking forward to hear from you soon. Best wishes to you and your family.
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假如你是李华，你的澳大利亚笔友Martin写信向你询问高中一年级开学近三个月来的学习生活情况。请根据下列提示给他写一封回信，告诉他你的经历和收获。
1． 远离父母，学会了独立；
2． 结识了很多新朋友；
3． 在英语和数学方面取得很大进步；
4． 课余时间参加各种活动锻炼自己，如英语角等。
注意：1. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
2. 词数: 120左右。
3. 信的开头已给出，不计入总数。
参考词汇：live on one’s own 自立 English Corner 英语角
Dear Martin,
How time flies! ……
_____________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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