--- Did you telephone Uncle Sam our plan for the Christmas holidays on his farm?
--- Yes, he was happy about our arrival, and he eagerly asked when ________.
A.has we arrived B.we had arrived
C.were we arriving D.we were arriving
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--- Did you telephone Uncle Sam our plan for the Christmas holidays on his farm?
--- Yes, he was happy about our arrival, and he eagerly asked when ______.
A.has we arrived | B.we had arrived |
C.were we arriving | D.we were arriving |
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--- Did you telephone Uncle Sam our plan for the Christmas holidays on his farm?
--- Yes, he was happy about our arrival, and he eagerly asked when ________.
A.has we arrived B.we had arrived
C.were we arriving D.we were arriving
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—Can you tell me Sam’s telephone number?
— . Who is Sam? The newcomer?
A. I think so B. That’s OK
C. I’d rather not D. I’m afraid not
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Planning your to-do list for the coming year? To help you out,we've collected our favorite must-see events across Canada.
Red or White Wine
Every spring wine growers get together to celebrate the beginning of another grape-growing season at the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival. The best time to visit the Okanagan is usually from May 1st to 10th·The festival allows visitors to taste the best wines in Canada together with unique dishes representing the latest progress in local cuisine.
The Jazz Festival
Montreal's downtown comes alive every summer during the International Jazz Festival. This Year the event is scheduled to run from June 29th to July 9th·Stages replace cars along busy streets. With a host of free outdoor shows,you'll be snapping your fingers to anything from Dixieland to blues,African beats to modern trip-hop,and everything in between.
The Newfoundland Targa Rally
Just head east to the Newfoundland Targa Rally,which runs from September 9th to 16th this year. The 2,200-ki-lometre race dashes across the eastern and central parts of the province,and is the largest race of its kind in North America. On these sections you race against the clock rather than other competitors. This is a great chance to test your car's limits and your skills.
The Canadian Tulip Festival
In 1945,thousands of tulip bulbs(郁金香球根),gifts from Holland,were planted on Ottawa's Parliament Hill,Canada. These gifts were a thank-you to Canadian soldiers who helped set Holland free in World War II.Since then,the capital has become home to the Canadian Tulip Festival. From May 4th to 22nd,Ottawa and Gatineau will be covered with beautiful flowers. Besides three million tulips,visitors can also attend concerts,which feature some of Canada's brightest musical stars.
1.Wine lovers can have fun
A. from May 4th to 22nd
B. from May 1 st to 10th
C. from June 29th to July 9th
D. from September 9th to 16th
2.Holland is mentioned in the text to show
A. the cruelty of World War II
B.the wisdom of Canadian soldiers
C.the origin of the Canadian Tulip Festival
D. the popularity of the Canadian Tulip Festival
3.The text is most likely to be found in a book about
A.popular events in Canada
B.the geography of Canada
C.historical events of Canada
D.traditional cultures in Canada
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(2013·浙江嘉兴一模)—Can you tell me Sam's telephone number?
—________. Who is Sam? The newcomer?
A.I think so B.That's OK
C.I'd rather not D.I'm afraid not
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Do you know how Uncle Sam became the popular symbol of the United States?
Some historians believe that he is based on a real person,Samuel Wilson.During the War of 1812,Wilson sold meat to American troops. Wilson labeled
the meat barrels(桶)US.This meant that it was for the army.At that time,US was not used to mean“United States”.An officer asked what the US on the barrels meant.A soldier replied,“United States”,meaning Samuel Wilson.
The Uncle Sam image(形象)today shows a man with a beard,a stars and stripes(星条旗)top hat,and a suit.Thomas Nast created this image in about 1838.It represented the government in Nast's political cartoons.Some people believe that Nast based his image on Dan Rice,a popular entertainer.Rice performed while wearing a top hat and suit.
Others think it was James M.Flagg that drew the most famous image of Uncle Sam in 1917, during World War I.It shows a serious man pointing a finger at the viewer and says“United States”.Flagg drew this enduring image to encourage Americans to join the U.S.Army.It has been used for this purpose ever since.
Today, Uncle Sam is a symbol of the United States that is recognized around the world.
1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Uncle Sam was a character created by the government of the United States.
B.Samuel Wilson,a businessman,sold meat to American troops during the War of 1812.
C.Uncle Sam was based on an entertainer to show Americans were popular people.
D.The image of Uncle Sam has been used to urge Americans to join the army since 1838.
2.The underlined word“enduring”in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to“________”.
A.long-lasting B.short-lived
C.painful D.scary
3.It can be inferred from the passage that___________.
A.Uncle Sam is an officer from the American army
B.Uncle Sam’s top hat and suit reflect the American flag
C.Tile Uncle Sam symbol is the best of all American symbols
D.Opinions differ about how Uncle Sam became a national symbol
4.Which of the following can best sum up the passage?
A.The name Uncle Sam was invented during the War of 1821.
B.There are many symbols of the United States,including Uncle Sam.
C.Over time,the image of Uncle Sam came to represent the United States.
D.Uncle Sam is a national symbol that is recognized around the United States.
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Do you know how Uncle Sam became the popular symbol of the United States?
Some historians believe that he is based on a real person,Samuel Wilson.During the War of 1812,Wilson sold meat to American troops. Wilson labeled
the meat barrels(桶)US.This meant that it was for the army.At that time,US was not used to mean“United States”.An officer asked what the US on the barrels meant.A soldier replied,“United States”,meaning Samuel Wilson.
The Uncle Sam image(形象)today shows a man with a beard,a stars and stripes(星条旗)top hat,and a suit.Thomas Nast created this image in about 1838.It represented the government in Nast's political cartoons.Some people believe that Nast based his image on Dan Rice,a popular entertainer.Rice performed while wearing a top hat and suit.
Others think it was James M.Flagg that drew the most famous image of Uncle Sam in 1917, during World War I.It shows a serious man pointing a finger at the viewer and says“United States”.Flagg drew this enduring image to encourage Americans to join the U.S.Army.It has been used for this purpose ever since.
Today, Uncle Sam is a symbol of the United States that is recognized around the world.
1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Uncle Sam was a character created by the government of the United States.
B.Samuel Wilson,a businessman,sold meat to American troops during the War of 1812.
C.Uncle Sam was based on an entertainer to show Americans were popular people.
D.The image of Uncle Sam has been used to urge Americans to join the army since 1838.
2.The underlined word“enduring”in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to“________”.
A.long-lasting B.short-lived
C.painful D.scary
3.It can be inferred from the passage that___________.
A.Uncle Sam is an officer from the American army
B.Uncle Sam’s top hat and suit reflect the American flag
C.Tile Uncle Sam symbol is the best of all American symbols
D.Opinions differ about how Uncle Sam became a national symbol
4.Which of the following can best sum up the passage?
A.The name Uncle Sam was invented during the War of 1821.
B.There are many symbols of the United States,including Uncle Sam.
C.Over time,the image of Uncle Sam came to represent the United States.
D.Uncle Sam is a national symbol that is recognized around the United States.
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---Peter , where did you guys go for the summer vacation?
----We________ busy with our work for months, so we went to the beach to relax ourselves.
A. were B. have been C. had been D. will be
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—Peter , where did you guys go for the summer vacation?
—We________ busy with our work for months, so we went to the beach to relax ourselves.
A. were B. have been C. had been D. will be
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—Jerry, where did you guys go for the summer vacation?
—We ___ busy with our work, or we would have gone to Brazil to watch the games.
A.were B.have been C.had been D.would be
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