My color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldn’t fit. I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day later, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didn’t get any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.
Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static(静电)noise. For some reason, when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉)shaking my set.
When neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now, but I keep expecting more trouble.
1.Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?
A. He got an older model than he had expected.
B. He couldn’t return it when it was broken.
C. He could have bought it at a lower price.
D. He failed to find any movie shows on it.
2.Which of the following can best replace the phrase” signed off” in Paragraph 1?
A. ended all their programs B. provided fewer channels
C. changed to commercials D. showed all-night movies
3.How did the author finally get his TV set working again?
A. By shaking and hitting it. B. By turning it on and off.
C. By switching channels. D. By having it repaired.
4.How does the author sound when telling the story?
A. Curious. B. Anxious. C. Cautious. D. Humorous.
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You might not realize just how much work goes into making a newspaper. Apart from searching for a good story and the endless editing required to correct mistakes, copy editors need to make sure that everything fits perfectly. A good headline tells as much as possible in a short space. There never seems to be quite enough space to express completely what you want to say.
News headlines often focus on the central and most important new information. The relevantly insignificant information might be left out in order to stress the main idea or just to be brief. News headlines are featured by the vivid language. They add something special to attract readers’ eyes. Because the headline aims to describe the main focus of the story in six or seven words, every word counts and accuracy is decisive. For instance, “stab”(刺杀) is a better verb than “kill” because it tells the reader how the criminal did his deed; similarly, “Toyota” is a better noun than “car”. But the make of a good headline is not characterized necessarily by the amount of information in it. For instance, the front-page headline on the Los Angeles Times on September 11—the day New York’s World Trade Center was attacked—simply read “TERROR STRIKES” , all in capitals. While these two words do not describe how, where or why the buildings were attacked, they were accompanied by a half-page photo that captured(捕捉) the event in which around 3,000 people lost their lives.
1.What is vital in making news besides a good story and perfect edition?
A. An appropriate headline. B. A capital headline.
C. Vivid language. D. A brief report.
2.New headlines should be ________.
A. attractive B. countable
C. insignificant D. long enough
3.The underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refers to ________.
A. the buildings B. the two words
C. the people D. the twin towers
4.The example of “TERROR STRIKES” is used to support the view that ________.
A. a good headline tells as much as possible in a short space
B. news heading often focus on the central and most important news information
C. a good headline is not marked necessarily by the amount of information in it
D. news headlines are featured by the vivid language
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Whether in the home or the workplace, social robots are going to become a lot more common in the next few years. Social robots are about to bring technology to the everyday world in a more humanized way, said Cynthia Breazeal, chief scientist at the robot company Jibo.
While household robots today do the normal housework, social robots will be much more like companions than mere tools. For example, these robots will be able to distinguish when someone is happy or sad. This allows them to respond more appropriately to the user.
The Jibo robot, arranged to ship later this year, is designed to be a personalized assistant. You can talk to the robot, ask it questions, and make requests for it to perform different tasks. The robot doesn’t just deliver general answers to questions; it responds based on what it learns about each individual in the household. It can do things such as reminding an elderly family member to take medicine or taking family photos.
Social robots are not just finding their way into the home. They have potential(潜在的) applications in everything from education to health care and are already finding their way into some of these spaces.
Fellow Robots is one company bringing social robots to the market. The company’s “Oshbot” robot is built to assist customers in a store, which can help the customers find items and help guide them to the product’s location in the store. It can also speak different languages and make recommendations for different items based on what the customer is shopping for.
The more interaction the robot has with humans, the more it learns. But Oshbot, like other social robots, is not intended to replace workers, but to work alongside other employees. “We have technologies to train social robots to do things not for us, but with us,” said Breazeal.
1.How are social robots different from household robots?
A. They can control their emotions.
B. They are more like humans.
C. They do the normal housework.
D. They respond to users more slowly.
2.What can a Jibo robot do according to Paragraph 3?
A. Communicate with you and perform operations.
B. Answer your questions and make requests.
C. Take your family pictures and deliver milk.
D. Obey your orders and remind you to take pills.
3.What can Oshbot work as?
A. A language teacher. B. A tour guide.
C. A shop assistant. D. A private nurse.
4.We can learn from the last paragraph that social robots will ______.
A. train employees B. be our workmates
C. improve technologies D. take the place of workers
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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。
With the summer holiday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without empting your pocket:
Travel off-season
Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists. 1.
2.
Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.
Eat like a local
Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new?3.During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.
Don’t hesitate to bargain
Tourist- heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. are very expensive at these places. 4.Bargain hard to get the best price.
Choose local transportation
5.Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.
A. Save on hotels.
B. Surf the Internet while traveling.
C. Therefore, avoid buying anything there.
D. So it’s best to find out when the off-season starts.
E. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.
F. For this reason, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains.
G .As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.
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I live in a big city with a lot of homeless people．Luckily there’re ____21____ ways of helping them and you needn't have a lot of ____22____. One way to help is to buy their monthly magazine. ____23____ doing this one day, I got to ____24____ a young homeless man. He was often ____25____ the magazine at the train station.
He was a poor farmer from another country. After a while, I discovered that his ____26____ was close to mine. It ____27____ that we were born in the same month.
I met him last year ____28____ after his birthday, and after congratulating him, without ____29____, I asked if he had had a good day. He ____30____ and said that he hadn’t really celebrated. I felt so ____31____.
I just couldn't bear the thought of this nice, young man being ____32____ on his 25th birthday with no friends, no presents, no cake, nothing! So I went home and looked in my yarn(纱线) basket. Luckily for me, I had enough yarn ____33____. I set to work and knitted(编织) a ____34____ for the young man. The yarn had become a little dirty ____35____ I didn't knit very often. Then I washed the yarn so the scarf(围巾) would be ____36____ when he got it.
I met him on my own birthday as I was going shopping. I had ____37____ to meet him so I had ____38____ the scarf and a piece of my own birthday cake around with me. He was very ____39____ with these gifts and so was I. The tears in his eyes was the best ____40____ he could have given me.
1.A. correct B. basic C. small D. cheap
2.A. work B. energy C. money D. experience
3.A. In B. On C. With D. By
4.A. like B. realize C. meet D. know
5.A. selling B. delivering C. releasing D. collecting
6.A. birthday B. house C. height D. age
7.A. said B. discovered C. thought D. meant
8.A. suddenly B. shortly C. eventually D. instantly
9.A. preparing B. permitting C. thinking D. greeting
10.A. looked up B. turned up C. looked down D. calmed down
11.A. foolish B. helpless C. nervous D. confused
12.A. unforgettable B. unbelievable C. alone D. hungry
13.A. used B. prepared C. left D. produced
14.A. scarf B. sweater C. cap D. glove
15.A. though B. since C. unless D. and
16.A. different B. clean C. beautiful D. new
17.A. liked B. hoped C. promised D. agreed
18.A. made B. brought C. received D. carried
19.A. happy B. surprised C. satisfied D. frightened
20.A. reward B. opportunity C. surprise D. present
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Beautiful appearance indeed attracts people’s attention. If we have beautiful appearance of course we 1. (give) people a deep impression, as the2. (say) goes that everyone has 3. mind of appreciating beauty. But we must admit the fact that appearance can’t decide everything, but only the ability can do it. The good example is Mariah Sharapova, 4. is a famous tennis player. Early in her career, many people 5. (notice) her beautiful appearance and the ability to play tennis. As time passed by, more and more beautiful female tennis 6. (play) came into our sight. 7., only Mariah gets famous all the time, and the reason is 8. she is outstanding among these girls. She has won so many championships, which makes her an 9. (attract) girl. Beautiful appearance opens a door for people, but only the ability makes us well-known all the time. People will show the respect to us 10. (most) for our hard work instead of our beautiful faces.
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1.Someone who is d______________has an illness, injury, or condition that tends to restrict the way that they can live their life, especially by making it difficult for them to move about.
2.A______________ is the desire to be successful, rich, or powerful.
3.My father did all the cooking in my mother’s ______________ (缺席，不在某处).
4.His ______________ (鼓励，奖励) determined us to carry on with the study.
5.I prefer that I do my own business and keep the ______________ (收益，利益，盈利) which is my earning.
6.S______________ is the pleasure that you feel when you do something or get something that you wanted or needed to do or get.
7.If you do someone a______________ (喜爱，恩惠) , you do something for them even though you do not have to.
8.He took time out from campaigning to ______________ (陪伴) his mother to dinner.
9.She is proud that both her children have a______________ (天才，特殊能力；才干) for music.
10.He would not have got injured if he had ______________ (服从，顺从) the traffic rule.
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A______________ is the desire to be successful, rich, or powerful.
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My father did all the cooking in my mother’s ______________ (缺席，不在某处).
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His ______________ (鼓励，奖励) determined us to carry on with the study.
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I prefer that I do my own business and keep the ______________ (收益，利益，盈利) which is my earning.
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S______________ is the pleasure that you feel when you do something or get something that you wanted or needed to do or get.
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If you do someone a______________ (喜爱，恩惠) , you do something for them even though you do not have to.
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He took time out from campaigning to ______________ (陪伴) his mother to dinner.
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She is proud that both her children have a______________ (天才，特殊能力；才干) for music.
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He would not have got injured if he had ______________ (服从，顺从) the traffic rule.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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—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。
When I first learn to write in English, I ran into much difficulties. The main problem was that I always thought in Chinese and tried to translate into my own language everything which I came across while I was reading. My teacher advised myself to keep a diary. I followed his advices and put down 100 words or so each day.
Soon I began to enjoy talk to myself as I was learning to express myself with simple English. One day I wrote a story and showed to my teacher. He liked it very much that he read it to the class. All said that the story was the good one. Their words were an great encouragement to me.
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假定你是李华。你们班的外教Smith先生即将回国。你将代表全班在欢送会上发言。请你用英文发言稿， 内容包括：
1. 赞扬Smith 的人品和工作。
2. 感谢他在学习和生活中给予的帮助。
3. 表达对Smith的祝福。
注意：1. 词数100左右。发言稿的开头已给出，不计入总词数。
2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith,
It’s hard to say “goodbye”. Words cannot convey our endless love and thanks to you, for you’ve done so much for us in these years. _____________________________________
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