The expression “Go for it!” is a way of encou...

The expression “Go for it!” is a way of encouraging someone to try something. What’s the meaning of it? “Go for it!” means you should not worry about failure or be too careful. You should take a chance and be brave. 1.　 But it is not the football played in most countries such as England, France or Japan, but the kind of football played in the United States and Canada.

One of the most exciting times in football comes when a team has failed, after three tries, to move the ball forward ten yards. 2. The worst choice is to kick the ball and accept the present failure. You do so in order to get a good position for your team the next time when your team gets the ball. The more exciting choice is to try a fourth and final time to get the remaining yards needed.

3. Some will shout, “Kick the ball!” But others will encourage the team to take a chance. “Go for it!” they will shout loudly.

In the 1980s, people began using this expression in many kinds of situations to encourage someone to be brave.

4.　 No one knows for certain. But that is the chance when you decide to go for it. You put your bad feelings behind. You choose courage over safety. You hold your breath and go for it. These are the most important.

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Have you ever heard of the expression “birdbrain”? People use it to talk about someone who is stupid, but crows(乌鸦) show that this is unfair. Now it has been discovered that crows may understand analogies (类推法).

It was once thought that only humans could understand analogies, which help us to solve problems creatively.

To test this ability in animals, scientists do RMTS tests. If a pair was AA, for example, picking BB to match it would be correct. If the pair was CD, however, then EF would be correct.

Monkeys have learned RMTS, but scientists wanted to know if crows could do it, too. An international team led by Edward Wasserman from the US first trained two crows to match things by color, shape and number in what is called IMTS, then moved onto RMTS.

For the IMTS test, the birds were put in a cage with a plate that had three cards and two cups in it. The card in the middle was the sample (样本), while the other wasn’t. The cup with the card that matched the sample card had some food to eat.

In the second part of the experiment, the birds were tested with RMTS tests. A card with two same-sized circles, for example, meant they should pick the test card with two same-sized squares and not two different-sized circles (圆). The birds did well in the more difficult test and picked the correct card more than three quarters of the time, Science News reports.

Wasserman was surprised that crows were able to solve the problem without any training in RMTS. “What the crows have done is surprising,” he said.

So perhaps it’s time to stop saying “birdbrain” for good.

1.In the opening paragraph, the writer used “birdbrain” to 　　 .

A. teach people how to use this expression

B. introduce a famous scientist Edward Wasserman

C. introduce recent findings about crows’ intelligence (智力)

D. get readers interested in the background of the expression

2.The underlined phrase “this ability” in the 3rd paragraph refers to 　　 .

A. the ability to play cards

B. the ability to find food to eat

C. the ability to understand analogies

D. the ability to pick the test card

3.In the RMTS test, if the birds were given the sample like this, which card should they　 pick?

A. 　　　　 B. 　　 C. 　　　 D.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?

A. Monkeys understand analogies.　

B. Crows show how clever they are.

C. Crows did well in RMTS.

D. Monkeys are cleverer than crows.

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The Jingsha Express Way _________on April 28, 2012 in Zhengzhou. Now it is very convenient for us to go through Zhengzhou from north to south.

A. is completed　　　　 B. will be completed

C. was completed　　　 D. has been completed

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In the US and many other countries. Tipping(给小费) is a way of saying thank-you to someone for his good service. Who do you tip? And how much? Below are some tips(提示) for travelers in the US.

1Taxi drivers: $2 to $3; you give more if he helps you with your bags.

2 Porters(搬运工): A standard tip(标准的小费) for porters is $1 each bag; more if your suitcases are very heavy.

3Hotel bellboy(青年侍者): Again, $1 for each bag. Tip him when he shows you to your room.

4 Doorman(看门人): A $1 tip for calling a taxi. However, you may tip more for special service, such as shielding(挡住) you with an umbrella in the rain. You don’t have to give the doorman anything just for opening the door or greeting you.

5 Hotel maid(女佣): If you stay for more than one night, $1 each night is standard.

6 Waiters and waitresses: 15-20% of your pre-tax(税前的) bill. In restaurants and bars in the US and Canada, 15% is the standard tip.

7 Tour guides(导游): If a tip is not included in your bill, tip $1 for half-day tour, $2 for a one-day tour, and anywhere from $5 to $10 for a week-long tour.

Now, it’s sad to say that people have to give tips, even though the service is not good at all. So if you go to the US, remember to carry a lot of change(零钱) for tips.

1.If a taxi driver helps you with your bag, you should pay for____________ $3 tips.

2.Tip the hotel bellboy ____dollars if you have 3 bags to carry and you do not need him to show you to your room.

3.If a doorman________ the door or_______ you needn’t give the doorman anything.

4.You should give at least____________ dollars to the tour guide if you want a week-long tour.

5.You should give___________　 dollars to a tour guide if you need a one-day tour.

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One will feel happy when others flatter(奉承) him. It is said that the best way of flattering someone is ___him a “top hat”.

A student was going to leave the capital to become an official in a city faraway, and he came to see his teacher ___ he started.

“It’s not easy to be a good official,” his teacher began to give him some advice. “You must be strict with _____and never be careless.”

“Don’t worry about me, sir.” the student answered ___, “I have already prepared one hundred top hats ___will make those people quite happy.”

“But we are real gentlemen! ____ could a real gentleman do such a thing?” His teacher was a bit angry, “Never forget what I taught you ___”.

“You are always right, sir. I ____ hate such things. But, sir, almost no real gentleman ___you can be seen in the world now,” said the student. After hearing this, the teacher was ____, “What you said is true!”

“Of my one hundred top hats, I only have ninety-nine top hats now.” the student said to his teacher later.

1.A. give B. given C. gave D. to give

2.A. after B. before C. when D. as

3.A. you B. yours C. yourself D. yourselves

4.A. polite B. politely C. impolite D. impolitely

5.A. that B. who C. whom D. whose

6.A. Where B. How C. What D. Why

7.A. in class B. at home C. in the office D. in lesson

8.A. too B. also C. either D. as well

9.A. as B. with C. like D. to

10.A. sorry B. angry C. sad D. pleased

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完形填空.

For the Japanese, gift-giving is an expression of thanks. It is an important social activity in Japanese life. Here are some customs of 1. gift-giving.

Devalue(贬低) the gift you give. You don't want the receiver to 2. that you are proud. Devalue your gift as much as 3. Praise the gift you 4. It is also important to praise the fine taste of the gift-giver in making that particular choice for you. And don't forget to give a thousand and one thanks. Don't open the gift 5. you aren't asked to do so. And when you do, you must open it carefully. After you see it, you should praise it and say 6. to the sender, and then rewrap the gift as if it was 7. opened. Wrap(包装) all gifts nicely. Wrap any gift with good paper or colorful cloth. Japanese gift-giving is not only a friendly expression but also a(n) 8. You should look out for the colors when you 9. the tapes(丝线). Red and white tapes are especially used for Valentine's Day, 10. red and green are for Christmas. Gold and silver are for weddings(婚礼).

If you keep these points in mind, you'll be sure to make any Japanese happy.

11.A．Japanese　　　　 B．English　　　　 C．Chinese　　　　　　　　 D．Russian

12.A．see　　　　　　　 B．look　　　　　　 C．buy　　　　　　　　　　 D．think

13.A．good　　　　　　 B．possible　　　 C．necessary　　　　　　 D．impossible

14.A．sell　　　　　　 B．buy　　　　　　 C．receive　　　　　　　　 D．give

15.A．until　　　　　　 B．if　　　　　　　 C．after　　　　　　　　　 D．that

16.A．sorry　　　　　　 B．thanks　　　　 C．goodbye　　　　　　　　 D．nothing

17.A．ever　　　　　　 B．even　　　　　　 C．never　　　　　　　　　 D．already

18.A．action　　　　　 B．job　　　　　　 C．lesson　　　　　　　　 D．art

19.A．get　　　　　　　 B．choose　　　　 C．make　　　　　　　　　　 D．sell

20.A．when　　　　　　 B．after　　　　　 C．before　　　　　　　　 D．while

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The expression “down to earth” means being open and honest. It is easy to get on with someone who is down to earth. A down-to-earth person is the opposite of someone who acts important or proud.

Down-to-earth people could be important members of society. But they do not consider themselves to be better than others who are less important. A person who is filled with his own importance and pride is said to have his nose in the air.

Americans use another expression that is similar in some ways to down to earth. The expression is both feet on the ground. Someone with both feet on the ground is a person with a good understanding of reality(现实). He may have dreams, but he does not allow them to have influence on his understanding of what is real.

The opposite kind of person is one who has his head in the clouds. Someone with his head in the clouds is a person whose mind is not on what is happening in real life. Such a person may be called a day－dreamer.

When we have both our feet on the ground, and when we are down to earth, we do not have our noses in the air. We act honestly and openly to others. Our lives are like the ground below us— solid(牢固的) and strong.

1.A down-to-earth person could be_____________.

A. social and proud　　　 B. good and opposite

C. real and important　　　 D. strong and changeable

2.The expression “has one’s nose in the air” means_____________.

A. 眉飞色舞　　 B. 目中无人　　　 C. 瞻前顾后　 D. 春风得意

3.This passage mainly talks about_____________.

A. the use of some expressions

B. dreams and achievements

C. the lifestyle of honest people

D. honesty and understanding

4.If you want to understand what is real in life, you have to_____________.

A. get along with other people easily

B. have your nose in the air

C. be a good dreamer with quick mind

D. have both your feet on the ground

5.If you only consider your own importance, __________.

A. you will be better than others

B. your life will be like the solid and strong ground

C. you’ll be hated by down-to-earth people

D. your life will be filled with love

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The Grand Canal (大运河) is the mother river of Yangzhou. Today it is still an important way for people to t　 1.　 . In the year AD 605, Emperor Yang ordered the canal to be dug. Digging such a long canal proved to be very d　　 2.　　 . 3.6 million people worked on it and in less than a year many of them lost their lives. When the construction(工程) was c 3.　　 , the journey from the north to the south became more direct. It was much e　 4.　　 for Emperor Yang to visit Yangzhou and he paid three visits to the city d　　 5.　 　 his life.　 In the year AD 618, Emperor Yang was killed by his followers in one of his palaces in Yangzhou, and the Sui Dynasty e　　 6.　　 . Everyone complains that the Sui Dynasty ended because of the Grand Canal.

However, even today the Grand Canal s　　 7.　　 plays an important role in travel. It is the l　 8.　　 canal in the world so far. It r　　 9.　　 from Beijing to Hangzhou, covering a distance of nearly 1,800 kilometres and joining five r　　 10.　　 including the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. Every day, ships go up and down the canal, carrying things between the north and the south.

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For most children, the most useful way of spending their time is playing a game. It doesn’t matter 　　　　　　 the game is. Things become better when they need a (n)　　　　　　 to play with. On the one hand, it is quite 　　　　　　 for the development of a child’s personality (个性) to win and to 　　　　　　 the best ways to get that. On the other hand, if a child only cares about 　　　　　　 , then for him, playing a game is funny only when he wins. Or if he finds a better partner, he will get　　　　　　 and he doesn’t want to go on playing.

It’s parents’　　　　　　 to make their children know that: you can’t always win and there are many unpleasant moments 　　　　　　 when you have to learn how to lose. The idea is to compete, to prove you are good, not only to win.

In a word, playing a game is not funny only when you win. It is funny 　　　　　　 you enjoy it and try your best to win. If you are just a little bit unlucky, don’t 　　　　　　 a lot. You will surely prove your abilities some other day.

1.A. how　　 　　 B. why　　 C. what　　 D. when

2.A. owner　　　　 B. worker　　　 C. student　　　　 D. partner

3.A. useful　　 B. simple　　　 C. correct　　　　 D. special

4.A. pay attention to　　 B. take pride in　 　　 C. jump out of　　　　 D. think of

5.A. playing　　　　 B. studying　　　　 C. winning　　　　 D. losing

6.A. unhappy　 　　　　　 B. lonely　　　 C. relaxed　　　　 D. excited

7.A. rule　　 　　 B. duty　　 C. plan　　　　　　 D. habit

8.A. in life　　 B. in the future　 C. in fact　　　　 D. in the way

9.A. or　　　　　 B. and　　　　 C. when　　　　　 D. before

10.A. worry　　　　　　 B. believe　　 C. wish　　　　 D. imagine

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For most children, the most useful way of spending their time is playing a game. It doesn’t matter_____the game is. Things become better when they need a (n)____to play with. On the one hand, it is quite_____for the development of a child’s personality (个性) to win and to_____the best ways to get that. On the other hand, if a child only cares about_____, then for him, playing a game is funny only when he wins. Or if he finds a better partner, he will get____and he doesn’t want to go on playing.

It’s parents’____to make their children know that: you can’t always win and there are many unpleasant moments_____when you have to learn how to lose. The idea is to compete, to prove you are good, not only to win.

In a word, playing a game is not funny only when you win. It is funny_____you enjoy it and try your best to win. If you are just a little bit unlucky, don’t_____a lot. You will surely prove your abilities some other day.

1.A.how B.why C.what D.when

2.A.owner B.worker C.student D.partner

3.A.useful B.simple C.correct D.special

4.A.pay attention to B.take pride in C.jump out of D.think of

5.A.playing B.studying C.winning D.losing

6.A.unhappy B.lonely C.relaxed D.excited

7.A.rule B.duty C.plan D.habit

8.A.in life B.in the future C.in fact D.in the way

9.A.or B.and C.when D.before

10.A.worry B.believe C.wish D.imagine

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