My father ____ a bus to his office until the workers have had his car fixed next week.
A. has taken B. is taking C. had taken D. took
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My father ____ a bus to his office until the workers have had his car fixed next week.
A. has taken B. is taking C. had taken D. took
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It was too noisy outside. Not until _______ at the top of my voice _______ his head.
A. I shouted; had he turned B. did I shout; did he turn
C. had I shouted; he turned D. I shouted; did he turn
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Father’s Example
At the age of 16, my father sat beneath the street light to study until exhaustion kicked in. Sometimes, if he was lucky, the school guard would let him slip into the empty corridors to ______ the cold. Other nights, the guard shooed him away. The __________ of electricity in the home he shared with six family members was one of the easier roadblocks to overcome on his path to becoming a _______.
Despite poor conditions, supporting the whole family after Grandpa’s death, and the 60% illiteracy（文盲）rate of his country, Pakistan, my father defeated the odds to establish his own clinic.
However, he decided to ____________ this comfortable lifestyle and move to America to ______ limitless opportunities for his family.
Because of his __________ , I strive to take advantage of every opportunity. I transferred from my familiar suburban middle school, where I stood out, to the _________ International Baccalaureate（IB）
Diploma Program. Although I also made sacrifices, like my father, by switching schools, I have no ______ . At my current high school, I have endless __________ to excel and interact with students from many backgrounds. Leaving my friends and the __________ of living five minutes from school was a small price to pay after I put my life into perspective. Changing schools gave me the ______ to pursue rigorous (严格的) courses. My academic future challenges and pushes me.
For the rest of high school, I hope to keep my grades ________ , excel on standardized tests, and participate in summer programs. I understand that grades do not define a person, but I am motivated to study, like my father, _________ I reach success.
I firmly believe that to develop our society we must first assist the less __________ . I hope to choose a career that lets me do this. My motivation to become a doctor results from my desire to ease the _______ of others. Also, I realize that ________ is the groundwork of my future and that I must ______ a solid foundation in it to achieve my goals.
______ my father’s sisters, who married young and never graduated from high school, I enjoy my life in America with infinite possibilities, and I must work to __________ from all of them. My father worked his entire life to secure my future. I ________ it to him, and to myself, to make something of my education.
1.A. keep B. escape C. defend D. fight
2.A. lack B. danger C. delivery D. power
3.A. lawyer B. writer C. doctor D. professor
4.A. lead B. adopt C. leave D. continue
5.A. check B. appreciate C. predict D. seek
6.A. sacrifice B. talent C. instruction D. preparation
7.A. enjoyable B. admirable C. developing D. challenging
8.A. ideas B. regrets C. concerns D. excuses
9.A. gifts B. wishes C. opportunities D. decisions
10.A. relief B. honor C. result D. comfort
11.A. drive B. award C. duty D. turn
12.A. consistent B. average C. typical D. common
13.A. though B. if C. until D. since
14.A. energetic B. friendly C. ambitious D. fortunate
15.A. burden B. pain C. worry D. stress
16.A. freedom B. interest C. health D. education
17.A. build B. follow C. shake D. give
18.A. Against B. With C. Unlike D. Beyond
19.A. withdraw B. benefit C. struggle D. recover
20.A. offer B. owe C. give D. send
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I had hardly got to the office my wife phoned me to go back home at once.
A．when B．than
C．until D．after
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It was Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.
He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.
With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously—but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital—and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him.“When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it.”
On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.
Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he lived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.
“You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic!” But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.
1.Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?
A. He was riding to school.
B. He was listening to a strange sound.
C. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.
D. He was going fishing with his father.
2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?
A. They crowded like a black cloud.
B. They shocked and terrified Andy.
C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass.
D. They made Andy stay in hospital for two days.
3.How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?
A. He asked Mr. Nelson for help.
B. He hid himself under the water.
C. He rushed into the Nelson house.
D. He rode off in the opposite direction.
4.Which of the following can best describe Andy’s escape from the bees?
A. No pains, no gains.
B. Once bitten, twice shy.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way.
D. In time of danger, one’s mind works fast.
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I log onto a computer at the doctor's office to say I have arrived and then wait until a voice calls me into the examination room.
There, a robotic nurse directs me onto a device and then takes my blood pressure. Some time later, in steps the doctor, who is also a robot. He notes down my symptoms and gives me a prescription (处方). I pay for my visit using a credit card machine and return home without having met another human being.
When I call my dentist's office and actually get a human being on the line, I am thrilled. And when I see the introduction of yet more self-service checkout stations at the grocery store, I feel like shouting, "When it comes to cashiers, make mine human, please!"
After all, human cashiers sometimes give you a store coupon (优惠券) for items you are buying. Even more than that, real-life cashiers often take an interest in particularly cute children, which can brighten a young mother's day. A cashier may also show compassion (同情)for an elderly person struggling to get that last penny out of her purse.
What technological device would do any of this? I don't want to go back to the Stone Age, but I'm also worried about a world run by machines. Sometimes when you're chatting with someone, you discover things you need to know. Maybe a receptionist needs prayers said for a sick child. Maybe a salesperson can offer a bit of encouragement to a customer who is feeling tired.
Machines can be efficient and cost-effective and they often get the job done just fine. But they lack an element so important to everyday life.
Call it the spirit, the soul or the heart. It is something no machine will ever have. It is being human that prompts us to smile at others, which may be what they need at that moment.
1.What's the author's purpose in writing the first two paragraphs?
A. To indicate high technology can make our future life very easy.
B. To describe a possible future scene where robots take control of our life.
C. To warn readers of the possible dangers of robotic nurses and doctors.
D. To predict how technology can affect the way we see a doctoring the future.
2.Why does the author prefer being served by humans rather than by robots?
A. Robots are indifferent and emotionless.
B. Robots can't provide efficient services.
C. Robots don't offer to give store coupons.
D. Robots are unable to do a job as well as humans.
3.What's the author's attitude towards machines?
A. He wishes one day they would come to life.
B. He is absolutely against their existence in his life.
C. He doesn't like they get involved in his life too much.
D. He is afraid they would take the place of human beings.
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I log onto a computer at the doctor's office to say I have arrived and then wait until a voice calls me into the examination room.
There, a robotic nurse directs me onto a device and then takes my blood pressure. Some time later, in steps the doctor, who is also a robot. He notes down my symptoms and gives me a prescription (处方). I pay for my visit using a credit card machine and return home without having met another human being.
When I call my dentist's office and actually get a human being on the line, I am thrilled. And when I see the introduction of yet more self-service checkout stations at the grocery store, I feel like shouting, "When it comes to cashiers, make mine human, please!"
After all, human cashiers sometimes give you a store coupon (优惠券) for items you are buying. Even more than that, real-life cashiers often take an interest in particularly cute children, which can brighten a young mother's day. A cashier may also show compassion (同情)for an elderly person struggling to get that last penny out of her purse.
What technological device would do any of this? I don't want to go back to the Stone Age, but I'm also worried about a world run by machines. Sometimes when you're chatting with someone, you discover things you need to know. Maybe a receptionist needs prayers said for a sick child. Maybe a salesperson can offer a bit of encouragement to a customer who is feeling tired.
Machines can be efficient and cost-effective and they often get the job done just fine. But they lack an element so important to everyday life.
Call it the spirit, the soul or the heart. It is something no machine will ever have. It is being human that prompts us to smile at others, which may be what they need at that moment.
1.What's the author's purpose in writing the first two paragraphs?
A．To indicate high technology can make our future life very easy
B．To describe a possible future scene where robots take control of our life
C．To warn readers of the possible dangers of robotic nurses and doctors
D．To predict how technology can affect the way we see a doctoring the future
2.Why does the author prefer being served by humans rather than by robots?
A．Robots are indifferent and emotionless
B．Robots can't provide efficient services
C．Robots don't offer to give store coupons
D．Robots are unable to do a job as well as humans
3.What's the author's attitude towards machines?
A．He wishes one day they would come to life
B．He is absolutely against their existence in his life
C．He doesn't like they get involved in his life too much
D．He is afraid they would take the place of human beings
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My husband and I only have one car． So after work I always walk to his office and wait for him to drive mc home．
One day, while I was waiting for him, a beautiful Cadillac near me．Honestly, the driver was probably the prettiest woman I had ever seen outside of a movie screen． Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and she had like an even row of pearls． Minutes later, a man came out of the building and walked over to her． They kissed and drove off．
Sitting there, dressed in jeans and a T-shirt, I wanted to cry． It is so that some people have it all．
The next week I saw her again, and after that it became almost to see her． I would wonder if she and her husband ate out a lot and where they went． I wanted her to the car so I could see her in full length． Did she wear classy, high-heeled shoes?
A few weeks, I was waiting in my usual spot and the lady's husband came over to their car．He opened the door． Slowly the pretty woman walked around to the passenger side— on a walking cane． She one leg with her hands and then the other one; she had a prosthetic（假肢） on her left leg and a brace （文架） on her right one．
When my husband arrived I told him about what had happened． He said he knew her husband and that, when the lady was 12 years old, she had been in a car that got stuck on the railroad tracks． Both her parents were killed．The rail company made a large with her because the crossing had no ; that is why she owned such a nice car．
For weeks I had this woman and her way of life． Now I realize how lucky I am．When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you don't be appearances．
1.A． rang up B． sped up C． went up D． pulled up
2.A． cars B． hairs C. teeth D． fingers
3.A． unfair B． lonely C． surprising D． touching
4.A． strange B． boring C． stressful D． routine
5.A． stay away from B． get out of C． look out of D． pick up
6.A． putting B． turning C． leaning D． carrying
7.A． skipped B． patted C． pressed D． lifted
8.A． limited B． left C． knocked D． trapped
9.A． arrangement B． fortune C． settlement D． contract
10.A． signals B． stations C． pedestrians D． announcement
11.A． ignored B． envied C． respected D． understood
12.A． prevented B． limited C． blocked D． fooled
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John was given the same suitcase his father and grandfather _______with them to school.
A. took B. had taken C.were taking D . would take
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My father died when I was nine, and I remember doing the household chores(杂务)to help my mother. I hated changing the vacuum cleaner(真空吸尘器)bag and picking up things the machine did not suck up.
Twenty years later, in 1978, I was doing chores at home alongside my wife. One day the vacuum cleaner was screaming away, and I had to empty the bag because I could not find a replacement for it. With this lifelong hatred of the way the machine worked. I decided to make a bagless vacuum cleaner.
Easier said than done, of course. I didn't realize that I would spend the next five years perfecting my design, a process that resulted in 5,127 different prototypes(设计原型). By the time I made my 15th prototype, my third child was born. By 2,627, my wife and I were really counting our pennies. By 3,727, my wife was giving art lessons for some extra cash, and we were getting further and further into debt. These were tough times, but each failure brought me closer to solving the problem.
I just had a passion for the vacuum cleaner as a product, but I never thought of going into a business with it. In the early 1980s, I started trying to get licensing agreements for my technology. The reality was very different, however. The major vacuum makers had built a business model based on the profits from bags and filters(滤网).
No one would license my idea, not because it was a bad one, but because it was bad for business.
That gave me the courage to keep going. Then, in 1993, when my bank manager personally persuaded Lloyds Bank to lend me $1 million, I was able to go into production. Within two years, the Dyson vacuum cleaner became a best-seller in Britain.
Today, I still embrace risk and the potential for failure as part of the process. Nothing beats the excitement of invention. Go out and brainstorm your ideas. You are not bound to any rules—in fact, the stranger and riskier your idea, the better.
1.Why did James Dyson decide to make a bagless vacuum cleaner?
A.Because he lost his father at an early age.
B.Because he didn't like to do household chores.
C.Because he could find a replacement for the old cleaner
D.Because he didn't like how the old vacuum cleaner worked.
2.What can we learn from paragraph 3?
A.Dyson found the design of the cleaner easier than expected.
B.Dyson was in financial difficulties while designing his cleaner.
C.Dyson's wife had to give art lessons to make money for five years.
D.Dyson was discouraged by the tough times in designing his cleaner.
3.What happened to Dyson's design of vacuum cleaner?
A.It went into production immediately.
B.It got a licensing agreement very quickly
C.It had the same business model like others.
D.It was not accepted by major vacuum makers.
4.What is the purpose of the text?
A.To compare two types of vacuum cleaners.
B.To persuade people to buy a Dyson vacuum cleaners.
C.To encourage people to face risks and failures bravely.
D.To introduce the reader to the life story of James Dyson.
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