The day when I would go off to college was around the corner. Mom stood me in her usual spot behind the ironing board (烫衣板)and said, “Pay attention: I’m going to teach you to iron.”
Mom clearly explained her ______ for this lesson. I was going to be ______ and needed to learn this ______ skill. Also, I would be meeting new people, and properly ironed clothes would help me make a good ______.“Learn to iron a shirt,” Mom said, “and you can iron ______.”
But ironing shirts was not ______ work. It didn’t make use ______long muscles we used to throw a baseball, and it wasn’t a ______ operation like ice-skating. Ironing was like driving a car on a street that has a stop ______ every 10 feet. Moreover, an iron produced steam and it carried an element of ______.If you touched the wrong part of it, you’d get ______. If you forgot to turn it off when you ______, you might burn down the house.
As for technique, Mom ______ me to begin with the flat spaces outward, always pushing the iron forward into wrinkled (有褶皱的）parts.______ had to be done right. Mom said they were close to your face, where everyone would______ them.
Over the years, I’ve learned to iron shirts skillfully, which gives me a sense of ______. ______failures I suffer in my life, an ironed shirt tells me I am good at something. ______,through ironing I’ve learned the ______ of solving even the most troublesome problems. “______ wrinkles one at a time,” as Mom might have said, “and before long everything will get ironed out.”
1.A. emotions B. rules C. reasons D. methods
2.A. helpful B. confident C. powerful D. independent
3.A. unnecessary B. essential C. specific D. nutritious
4.A. conclusion B. suggestion C. impression D. observation
5.A. anything B. something C. nothing D. none
6.A. useful B. easy C. special D. suitable
7.A. of B. in C. for D. from
8.A. direct B. single C. smooth D. strange
9.A. advertisement B. sign C. symbol D. mark
10.A. doubt B. pressure C. surprise D. danger
11.A. burnt B. warm C. excited D. ill
12.A. jumped off B. fell down C. went away D. looked up
13.A. taught B. chose C. forced D. sent
14.A. Cuffs B. Pants C. Socks D. Collars
15.A. touch B. design C. see D. admire
16.A. honesty B. freedom C. justice D. pride
17.A. Whichever B. Whoever C. Wherever D. Whatever
18.A. Instead B. Besides C. Otherwise D. However
19.A. approach B. lesson C. process D. method
20.A. Make up B. Deal with C. Ask for D. Rely on
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How to keep a good figure may be important to you. In fact, your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.
Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious when they’re in poorly lit places—and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.
Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.
Don’t forget the clock—or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.
Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.
1.The text is especially helpful for those who care about ______.
A. house buying
B. healthy diet
C. their body shape
D. their home comforts
2.A home environment in blue can help people ________.
A. reduce food intake
B. digest food better
C. burn more calories
D. regain their appetites
3.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?
A. Eat quickly. B. Play fast music.
C. Use smaller spoons. D. Turn down the lights.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Ways of Serving Dinner
B. Is Your House Making You Fat?
C. Effects of Self-Consciousness
D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?
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Food is one of the necessities in our daily life. It serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or culture's celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between countrysides and cities within one country.
Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread.
Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.
Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.
Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.
1.According to the passage, sharing bread______.
A. can help to develop unity B. indicates a lack of food
C. is a custom unique to rural areas D. has its roots in birthday celebrations
2.The author explains the role of food in celebrations by______.
A. analyzing causes B. making comparisons
C. using examples D. describing processes
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The custom of sharing food. B. The specific meaning of food.
C. The role of food in ceremonies. D. The importance of food in culture.
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Are you interested in some of the most popular brands such as Beats headphones, True Religion jeans, and UGG shoes? They are also expensive. But some experts say they are not much better than cheaper brands.
For example, Jim Wilcox works for Consumer Reports. He tested all kinds of headphones. He says that $80 Koss Pro headphones provide basically the same quality and comfort as Beats. So why do people pay twice or even 10 times as much for the hottest brands?
Experts say it's because fashionable, expensive brands send a message. Brands say “I belong” or “I can afford it.”
Some people think that expensive brand names are worth the price. They say that some designer clothes are really top quality and that they last longer than cheaper brands. Some teenagers choose to wear popular brands because these brands make them feel good about themselves.
Alexandra Allam, 17, likes to buy brand-name products. “I'd rather spend the extra money to get something I know I'll be satisfied with,” she says. Her friend Emmy Swan agrees, saying “As long as you can afford it, it seems reasonable to buy what you want.” But not all teenagers agree. “Spending hundreds of dollars for designer sunglasses is stupid and unreasonable,” says Daniel Steinbrecher, 16. “It's fake (假的) happiness.”
People who are against wearing expensive brand names say that many designer brands aren't any better. “It's wasteful to buy things just because they are popular,” says Edmund Williams, 15. “You'll feel better if you buy things because you like them. If you have extra money to spend, it would be better to give it to people in need.”
1.The example of Jim's report wants to tell us _____.
A. popular brands make people comfortable
B. the hottest brands are of the highest quality
C. Koss Pro headphones are better than Beats headphones
D. lesser-known brands may offer the same quality as brand names
2.According to experts, people choose the hottest brands probably _____.
A. to show off
B. for their better quality
C. for their better designs
D. to belong to a special group
3.What does Edmund think of expensive brands?
A. They are not worth the price.
B. They make him feel confident.
C. They need to improve their quality.
D. They pay too much attention to personal likes.
4.The text is mainly about _____.
A. how to buy things reasonably
B. the competition between brands
C. the different values of teenagers
D. whether expensive brands are worth high prices
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Someone has put forward a dream home which is so advanced that its kitchen can suggest what to make with certain things. Also, a Microsoft home doesn't just warn you when you're out of milk—it can send you a fresh gallon.
But are these innovations just magic, or are they really coming soon to a neighborhood near you? To find out, US News asked some experts to get their opinions about the home of the not-so-distant future. Here's a look at the innovations.
The housing boom was marked by mass-produced buildings filled with units which look the same. The coming years, however, will give way to a personalized approach to home construction, with houses as more of an instrument of self-expression. "The successful builders will be the ones that figure out how to change their production model enough to make the buyers feel like they are really getting something that is designed for them, not just a model," says Kermit Baker, the chief economist at the American Institute of Architects.
Future homes will probably shrink. "We will be building smaller but smarter houses," says Ed McMahon, a senior resident fellow at the Urban Land Institute. "Instead of having a room for just one use, consumers will demand homes that make better use of space," says Susanka, whose best-selling book, The Not So Big House, has become increasingly influential in home design. Seldom-used quarters, such as dining and living rooms, will be replaced with space that can serve both functions. "The goal of his 'right-size' home is to fit its owners like a specially cut suit rather than a jacket you buy in a store," says Susanka.
1.Why does the writer mention a dream home and a Microsoft home?
A. To lead to the topic of the passage.
B. To tell us what kind of house to buy.
C. To tell us that technology develops fast.
D. To tell us something about future homes.
2.According to the third paragraph, future houses will __________.
A. be mass-produced
B. have a lot of things in common
C. express the owners' personalities
D. be designed by the owners themselves
3.The underlined word "shrink" can be replaced by "__________".
A. become cleaner
B. become brighter
C. become smaller
D. become more comfortable
4.Smarter houses in the last paragraph refer to houses that ________.
A. have a room for every use
B. can make better use of space
C. have very advanced furniture
D. can warn you when you're out of milk
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I can't tell you _______ way to Wilson's because we don't have _______ Wilson.
A. the, the
B. the, a
C. the, /
D. a, the
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You only need to water plants ______________.
A. every others day
B. every other days
C. every another day
D. every other day
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Although I soon convinced him___________ my innocence, I think he still has serious doubts about my sanity.
A. of
B. about
C. on
D. in
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The construction of the laboratory_________ by the end of July.
A. must be completing
B. must complete
C. must have completed
D. must have been completed
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On her next birthday, Ann___________ married for twenty years.
A. will have been
B. is
C. has been
D. will be
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My English teacher, as well as her students, ________ to perform at the party last night.
A. invited.
B. were invited.
C. was invited.
D. were inviting.
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Five minutes later, we ________ by a traffic policeman who demanded to see my license.
A. will stop
B. were stopped
C. stopped
D. are stopped
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________ we may find interesting is that it usually takes more to be polite.
A. That
B. What
C. Which
D. /
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Scientists have advanced many theories about why human beings cry tears, none of ________ has been proved.
A. which
B. whom
C. them
D. who
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------Would you please open the window?
------________________.
A. It's my pleasure.
B. You are welcome.
C. With pleasure
D. A pleasure
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There are1.styles in clothing. Some styles are2.——they stay popular3.a long time and never go4.out of fashion. They may be enduring favourites for several 5., or even generations.
6.other living things, people need nourishment to live. Food7.the energy needed for 8.activities, from 9. actions such as breathing and sleeping to more 10. activities such as sports.
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每处错误仅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（∧）, 并在其右面的横线上写出该加的词。
删除： 把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉，并在其右面的横线上写出多余的词，并用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改： 在错的词下划一横线，并在该词右面横线上面写出修改后的词。
注意：每句只有一处错误，多改不计分。
1.Other fashions may gain popular quickly.
2.Short skirts were popular in 1920s.
3.A rainbow of colored, vertical stripes represent the five food groups plus fats and oils.
4.On the bottom of the pyramid are complex carbohydrates like bread, pasta and potatoes.
5.Profits are rose from $842,000 to $900,000.
6.The car slowed down as Jim approach the intersection.
7.When it comes to eat, Tom is full of joy.
8.Food is too much a part of daily life that people often take eating for granted.
9.This is a film base on a true story.
10.A spring outing has organized for a long time.
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最近的一项调查表明大约70%的工作人员处于“亚健康”状态（sub-healthy），请你就此现象以 "How to Live a Healthy Life"为题，写一篇英语短文，寄给某英文杂志，发表自己的看法。内容包括：
1. 现在很多人没有健康的生活方式；
2. 应该注意饮食，多吃蔬菜、水果，避免吃太多的甜品和富含脂肪的食物；
3. 应该每天锻炼身体，形成强壮的体魄；
4. 抛开烦恼，每天保持好心情，开心才能健康。
要求：1. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数在100个左右。
How to Live a Healthy Life
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