The crossing was blocked by many trucks and b...

The crossing was blocked by many trucks and buses,           made it impossible for us to go to work on time.

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Many areas were stricken by the typhoon, and it was quite difficult to ______ the exact losses.

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Mr Smith made many tests (作试验) with different animals and the monkey was the cleverest of all the animals. One day Mr Smith put a monkey in a room. He also put some small boxes in it. In one of the boxes there was some food. " How long will it take the monkey to find the food? " Mr Smith said to himself. " Let me wait and see. " He left the room and waited outside. Three minutes later, he put his eye to the keyhole (钥匙眼). What did he see? He saw the eye of the monkey. The monkey was on the other side of the door and looked at Mr Smith through the keyhole.

1.Mr Smith made tests with __________.

A. different animals　　 B. the monkey only

C. all the monkeys　　 D. all of the cleverest animals

2.There was some food in _______ of the small boxes.

A. some　　 B. none

C. one　　 D. each

3.Mr Smith put a monkey and some boxes in a room because he wanted to know___________.

A. how much food monkey could find

B. how many boxes the monkey could carry

C. how long it would take the monkey to put its eye to the keyhole

D. how long it would take the monkey to find the food

4.What was the monkey doing when Mr Smith was putting his eye to the keyhole?

A. The monkey was eating food.

B. The monkey was looking for food.

C. The monkey was eating on the other side of the door.

D. The monkey was looking at Mr Smith through the keyhole.

5.Mr Smith is a ________.

A. teacher　　 B. scientist (科学家)

C. doctor　　 D. farm worker

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Humans have sewn by hand for thousands of years. It was said that the first thread was made from animal muscle and sinew (肌腱). And the earliest needles were made from bones. Since those early days, many people have been involved in the process of developing a machine that could do the same thing more quickly and with greater efficiency.

Charles Wiesenthal, who was born in Germany, designed and received a patent on a double-pointed needle that eliminated the need to turn the needle around with each stitch (缝合) in England in 1755. Other inventors of that time tried to develop a functional sewing machine, but each design had at least one serious imperfection.

Frenchman Barthelemy Thimonnier finally engineered a machine that really worked. However, he was nearly killed by a group of angry tailors when they burned down his garment factory. They feared that they would lose their jobs to the machine.

American inventor Elias Howe, born on July 9, 1819, was awarded a patent for a method of sewing that used thread from two different sources. Howe’s machine had a needle with an eye at the point, and it used the two threads to make a special stitch called a lockstitch. However, Howe faced difficulty in finding buyers for his machines in America. In frustration, he traveled to England to try to sell his invention there. When he finally returned home, he found that dozens of manufacturers were adapting his discovery for use in their own sewing machines.

Isaac Singer, another American inventor, was also a manufacturer who made improvements to the design of sewing machines. He invented an up-and-down-motion mechanism that replaced the side-to-side machines. He also developed a foot treadle (脚踏板) to power his machine. This improvement left the sewer’s hands free. Undoubtedly, it was a huge improvement of the hand-cranked machine of the past. Soon the Singer sewing machine achieved more fame than the others for it was more practical. It could be adapted to home use and it could be bought on hire-purchase. The Singer sewing machine became the first home appliance, and the Singer company became one of the first American multinationals.

However, Singer used the same method to create a lockstitch that Howe had already patented. As a result, Howe accused him of patent infringement (侵犯). Of course, Elias Howe won the court case, and Singer was ordered to pay Howe royalties (版税). In the end, Howe became a millionaire, not by manufacturing the sewing machine, but by receiving royalty payments for his invention.

1.Barthelemy Thimonnier’s garment factory was burned down because __________.

A. people did not know how to put out the fire

B. Elias Howe thought Thimonnier had stolen his invention

C. the sewing machines couldn’t work finally

D. workers who feared the loss of their jobs to a machine set fire

2.Why did the court force Isaac Singer to pay Elias Howe a lifetime of royalties?

A. Because the judge was against Singer for his unfriendly attitude.

B. Because Howe had already patented the lockstitch used by Singer.

C. Because Singer had borrowed money from Howe and never repaid it.

D. Because Singer and Howe had both invented the same machine.

3.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A. A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

B. The Case between Howe and Singer

C. Patent Laws on the Sewing Machine

D. The Early History of the Sewing Machine

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An ant was drinking by a small river when it fell in.It made ______ efforts to reach the side，but made no progress at all.

A. negative　　 B. total

C. desperate　　 D. careful

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My First Day

I was still shy before a crowd. And my first day at the new school made me laughed by my classmates. I was sent to the blackboard to write my name. I knew my name, and knew how to write it, but standing at the blackboard with the　 of so many pupils on my back made my hand 　　 __ and I was unable to write a single letter.

“　 __ your name,” the teacher called to me. I lifted the white chalk to the blackboard and, as I was about to write, my mind went blank; I could not remember my name, 　 　 the first letter. Somebody laughed and I became 　 　　 .

“Just forget us and write your name,” the teacher called and walked to my side, 　　 at me to give me confidence.

“What’s your name?” she asked.

“Richard,” I whispered.

“Then write it.”

I turned to the blackboard and lifted my hand to write, but then I was 　 　 again. I tried to collect my senses but I could remember nothing. I 　 how totally I was failing and I grew weak and leaned(斜靠) my hot forehead 　　　　 the cold blackboard. The room burst into a loud 　　　 and my muscles froze. I sat and 　　 myself. Why did I always appear so nervous 　　 I was called upon to perform in a crowd? I knew how to write as well as any other pupil in the classroom, and there was no　　 that I could read better than any of them, and I could talk 　　　 when I was sure of myself. Then why did strange faces make me freeze? I sat with my ears and neck 　　 , hearing the pupils around me whisper, hating myself.

1.A. presence　 B. pressure　 C. eyes　 D. smiles

2.A. break　 B. struggle　 C. fall　 D. freeze (冻结)

3.A. Write　 B. Read　 C. Spell　 D. Repeat

4.A. still　 B. ever　 C. even　 D. also

5.A. delighted　 B. angry C. disappointed　 D. nervous

6.A. pointing　 B. smiling　 C. looking D. waving

7.A. blank B. stupid　 C. quiet　 D. empty

8.A. realized　 B. recognized C. doubted　 D. guessed

9.A. by　 B. before　 C. against　 D. from

10.A. cheer B. noise　 C. cry　 D. laugh

11.A. calmed　 B. hated C. comforted　 D. hid

12.A. when B. during　 C. where　　　　　 D. before

13.A. need　 B. doubt　 C. wonder　 D. use

14.A. freely　 B. anxiously　 C. clearly　 D. correctly

15.A. shaking　 B. suffering　 C. hurting 　　 D. burning

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You’ve likely noticed them by now. School buses are back on the street packed with students. Many of those kids step off the buses with a potential health danger over their shoulder — a backpack filled with homework.

Backpacks come in all shapes, sizes and colors. It is a fun way for any girl or boy to express their styles. Some are simple, some covered with cartoon characters, many equipped with special compartments for every tool a student needs, like pencils, notebooks and books.

Yes, they are practical, but a heavy backpack can injure muscles and joints. Wearing a backpack incorrectly can lead to severe back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as posture problems. When a backpack filled with books is placed on a boy or girl’s shoulders incorrectly, the force of the weight can pull the child backward, so the child may bend their hips forward or arch their back.

Pay attention to detail when selecting a backpack; choose one that is equipped with a comfortable back, waist and wide shoulder straps. Narrow straps can dig into a child’s shoulders and affect circulation and nerves. The heavy load danger is not just for kids 12 and under. Middle and high school are at risk, too. They are carrying heavier books home daily.

Luckily, back pain created by backpacks is preventable. Parents should talk to their kids about lightening the load. You can even use a bathroom scale. The backpack should not weigh more than 10 percent to 15 percent of your child’s weight. If your child weighs 80 pounds, the pack should not weigh more than 8 to 12 pounds. If your child weighs 140 pounds, the pack should not be heavier than 21 pounds. Most importantly, if your child talks about numbness or weakness in the arms or legs, contact a physician.

1.What do students’ backpacks reflect according to paragraph 2?

A.Their hobbies. B.Their styles.

C.Their characters. D.Their needs.

2.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A.Students’ heavy loads. B.Wearing backpacks incorrectly.

C.Dangers of heavy backpacks. D.Weight of heavy backpacks.

3.Which backpack is more suitable for a child weighing 100 pounds?

A.With wide shoulder straps weighing about 10 pounds.

B.With narrow shoulder straps weighing 16 pounds.

C.With wide shoulder straps weighing 20 pounds.

D.With narrow shoulder straps weighing 15 pounds.

4.Who are the intended readers of the text?

A.Children. B.Doctors.

C.Teachers. D.Parents.

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Although the ring is not made of real diamonds, its shape and design still ____ many young girls.

A. appeal to            B. fit for            C. attend to        D. apply for

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Given that many people's moods (情绪)are regulated by the chemical action of chocolate, it was probably only a matter of time before somebody made the chocolate shop similar to a drug store of Chinese medicine. Looking like a setting from the film Charlie&the Chocolate Factory, Singapore's Chocolate Research Facility (CRF) has over 100 varieties of chocolates. Its founder is Chris Lee who grew up at his parents' comer store with one hand almost always in the jar of sweets.

If the CRF seems to be a smart idea, that's because Lee is not merely a seasoned salesperson but also head of a marketing department that has business relations with big names such as Levi's and Sony. That idea surely results in the imagination at work when it comes to making different flavored(味道)chocolates.

The CRF's produce is "green" made within the country and divided into 10 lines, with the Alcohol Series being the most popular. The Exotic Series一with Sichuan pepper, red bean (豆),cheese and other flavors一also does well and is fun to taste. And for chocolate snobs，who think that they have a better knowledge of chocolate than others, the Connoisseur Series uses cocoa beans from Togo, Cuba, Venezuela , and Ghana, among others.

1.What is good about chocolate?

A. It serves as a suitable gift.

B. It works as an effective medicine.

C. It helps improve the state of mind.

D. It strengthens business relations.

2.Why is Chris Lee able to develop his idea of the CRF?

A. He knows the importance of research.

B. He learns form shops of similar types.

C. He has the support of many big names

D. He has a lot of marketing experience.

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Given that many people ‘s moods(情绪)are regulated by the chemical action of chocolate, it was probably only a matter of time before somebody made the chocolate shop similar to a drugstore of Chinese medicine. Looking like a setting from the film Charlie& the Chocolate Factory, Singapore’ s Chocolate Research Facility (CRF) has over 100 varieties of chocolates. Its founder is Chris Lee who grew up at his parents’ comer store with one hand almost always in the jar of sweets.

If the CRF seems to be a smart idea, that’s because Lee is not merely a seasoned salesperson but also head of a marketing department that has business relations with big names such as Levi’s and Sony. That idea surely results in the imagination at work when it comes to making different flavored (味道)chocolates.

The CRF’s produce is “green” made within the country and divided into10 lines, with the Alcohol Series being the most popular. The Exotic Series—with Sichuan pepper, red bean (豆), cheese and other flavors also—does well and is fun to taste. And for chocolate snobs, who think that they have a better knowledge of chocolate than others, the Connoisseur Series uses cocoa beans from Togo, Cuba, Venezuela , and Ghana, among others.

1.What is good about chocolate?

A. It serves as a suitable gift. On

B. It works as an effective medicine.

C. It helps improve the state of mind.

D. It strengthens business relations.

2.Why is Chris Lee able to develop his idea of the CRF?

A. He knows the importance of research.

B. He learns form shops of similar types.

C. He has the support of many big names.

D. He has a lot of marketing experience.

3.Which line of the CRF produce sells best?

A. The Connoisseur Series.

B. The Exotic Series.

C. The Alcohol Series.

D. The Sichuan Series.

4.The words “chocolate snobs” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to people who　　　　 .

A. are particular about chocolate

B. know little about cocoa beans

C. look down upon others

D. like to try new flavors

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