Both sides are determined to get what they wa...

Both sides are determined to get what they want，and there seems to be no possibility of________.

A．competence　 B．composition

C．competition　 D．Compromise

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There are trees and flowers along both sides of the road______ our school.

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If you want to cook something quickly, you heat it from both sides. That’s what’s happening to the West Antarctic ice sheet(南极洲西部冰盖). A new study reveals that the area under the ice sheet is far hotter than previously thought, fed by an unexpected flow of geothermal energy(地热能). While the CO2 we send out heats the atmosphere above the continent, earth is melting us ice from below.

If you were to drill (钻) deep at some place on the continents, you would find that the temperature increases about 25℃ for every kilometer deep into the hole on average. Scientists call this the geothermal gradient(地热梯度). Until recently, no one had drilled deeply enough through the West Antarctic ice to determine the geothermal gradient underground. For the new study, researchers drilled all the way through the ice and into the mud. They found that the geothermal gradient was about 200℃, which is several times the global average on continents. Few predicted this result, although it had been showed that the earth below the West Antarctic ice is unusually hot.

Even with the new discovery, though, we still don’t know exactly where the heat is coming from. One interesting possibility is volcanoes, which are under the ice. As recently as 2013, scientists were still discovering volcanoes under the ice in the area, and there may be many more.

Some people say that these volcanoes, rather than manmade climate change, are responsible for melting the area’s ice. While it’s true that heat coming from within the earth, including heat related to volcanoes, makes the melting faster, it is just one contributor to the loss of the West Antarctic ice sheet---not the main cause. Today’s study could help us understand how the whole system, including global warming, is melting the ice.

1.What’s happening to the West Antarctic ice sheet?

A. The ice sheet is getting hotter and hotter.

B. It is heated from below rather than from above.

C. The ice sheet is producing a new kind of energy.

D. It is melting from both sides.

2.What can be learned from the second Paragraph?

A. It was the first time that researchers had tried to measure geothermal gradients.

B. The geothermal gradient showed where the heat came from.

C. The result was beyond the researchers’ expectations.

D. Researchers never knew the earth under the West Antarctic ice was hot.

3.The author would probably agree that ___.

A. the new discovery is unhelpful without a certain conclusion

B. no volcano has been found to support the researchers’ idea

C. volcanoes are the most important reason for the melting of the ice

D. global warming is surely one reason for the melting of the ice

4.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. The West Antarctic ice sheet is in danger.

B. Researchers are trying to stop global warming.

C. The West Antarctic ice sheet’s melting will bring terrible consequences.

D. It has been known how to stop the melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet.

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There are trees and flowers along both sides of the road______ our school.

A. arranging　　　　 B. clarifying

C. leading to　　　 D. spinning

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When you’re willing to ask for what you want but don’t insist on getting it, there are some potential hidden benefits as well. For example, you sometimes ________ the sympathy and generosity in others.

Several years ago, I arrived in Mumbai very late one evening. ________ having a confirmed reservation, the hotel was overbooked and was ________ people away. The man in front of me was angry and became very ________.

He insisted on getting his way---but there were no ________. he stormed out, defeated and angry. He was totally ________ to the fact that it wasn’t the receptionist’s ________. It wasn’t personal.

I walked up to the receptionist and said ________, “I really understand your ________ and don’t blame you a bit. I would ________ it so much if you would help me. I know you don’t have any rooms here, but could you help me find another ________, close by?” I thought it was wise to ask---as long as I didn’t ________.

Hearing my words, she was ________. Remarkably, she said she had some great news, She had completely ________ that fact that one of the guests had to leave in an ________ and wouldn’t be back. It turned out the most expensive room! Because I had been so ________, she gave it to me at lower rate.

The question is, why didn’t she ________ this empty room and give it to the angry man in front of me? I think the answer is pretty ________. His insistence pushed her away and may have even ________ to her “forgetfulness”. When I was talking to her, however, she relaxed and felt less ________. Her memory returned and I ended up getting a few hours of much-needed sleep.

So be sure to ask for what you want, but don’t insist on getting it.

1.A. give away　　 B. bring out　　 C. break up　　 D. carry on

2.A. Upon　　 B. For　　 C. Within　　 D. Despite

3.A. turning　　 B. driving　　 C. sending　　 D. talking

4.A. bargaining　　 B. disturbing　　 C. threatening　　 D. challenging

5.A. uses　　 B. replies　　 C. rooms　　 D. surprise

6.A. opposed　　 B. exposed　　 C. insensitive　　 D. unaware

7.A. fault　　 B. loss　　 C. concern　　 D. goal

8.A. angrily　　 B. sadly　　 C. gently　　 D. frankly

9.A. problem　　 B. dilemma　　 C. duty　　 D. mind

10.A. find　　 B. doubt　　 C. admit　　 D. appreciate

11.A. guide　　 B. possibility　　 C. route　　 D. hotel

12.A. care　　 B. pay　　 C. insist　　 D. leave

13.A. apologetic　　 B. awkward　　 C. casual　　 D. modest

14.A. accepted　　 B. overlooked　　 C. refused　　 D. analysed

15.A. instant　　 B. accident　　 C. apartment　　 D. emergency

16.A. calm　　 B. patient　　 C. generous　　 D. careful

17.A. remember　　 B. clean　　 C. enter　　 D. check

18.A. ordinary　　 B. obvious　　 C. splendid　　 D. humorous

19.A. applied　　 B. adapted　　 C. appealed　　 D. contributed

20.A. pressure　　 B. pain　　 C. sorrow　　 D. relief

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Parents today are wealthier than their parents and they want their children to have more than what they had. Yet parents often 　　 to give their children what they had when they were young.

For example, today’s generations of children mostly have their own private 　　 　 with a television, their own cell phone, their own computer, and finally when they are 　 　　 enough they will even have their own cars. 　　 　　 all of these things, children do not 　 　　 　 these gifts as much as previous generations did. 　 　　 , children are often __ 　　 _　 just spoiled(被宠坏的) , and all these things give them 　 　　 　 enjoyment when they really need some 　 　　 　 to their own development. Finally, children 　　 these short-term activities in order to fight against their boredom, and as a result of this, kids 　 　　 　 shorter periods of attention with little 　 　　 .

The obvious question that you may be asking is probably that: 　 　　 　 patience is a virtue, then why don’t parents 　 　　 　 it?

In today’s society, it is far easier to make children lose concentration than to teach personal development 　　 　　 and that’s a common problem. For example, it is much easier for parents to buy a new toy or turn on the television for their children than to 　　 　 their curiosity (好奇)in a natural way. This strong 　 　　 to know the world will lead them through self-learning, by which they would slowly value the 　 　　 of hard work and patience.

Basically, the easiest method for parents to teach patience to their children is not by 　 　　 　 them things, but by giving their children an opportunity to learn what they are interested in. Thus, parents can teach their children the same 　 　　 　 lessons that they have painfully learned too. The point is, realize what they lack and take action immediately.

1.A. neglect (忽略)　 B. refuse　　 C. promise　　 D. hesitate

2.A. teachers　　 B. doctors　　 C. houses　　 D. bedrooms

3.A. clever　　 B. old　　 C. rich　　 D. good

4.A. As a result of B. For the purpose of C. Instead of　　 D. Regardless of

5.A. prepare　　 B. understand　　 C. value　　　　 D. accept

6.A. Besides　　 B. Otherwise　　 C. Somehow　　 D. Therefore

7.A. less than　　 B. more than　　 C. not more than　 D. no more than

8.A. positive　　 B. little　　 C. natural　　 D. immediate

9.A. attention　　　　 B. help　　 C. attitude　　 D. contribution

10.A. provide　　 B. organize　　 C. watch　　 D. require

11.A. need　　 B. develop　　 C. draw　　 D. improve

12.A. time　　 B. patience　　 C. effort　　 D. hope

13.A. As　　　 B. Unless　　 C. Since　　　 D. Though

14.A. learn　　 B. research　　 C. teach　　 D. have

15.A. directions　　 B. experiences　　 C. courses　　 D. skills

16.A. satisfy　　 B. show　　 C. study　　 D. follow

17.A. position　　 B. point　　 C. order　　 D. desire

18.A. cost　　 B. rewards　　 C. relations　　 D. differences

19.A. passing　　 B. reading　　 C. buying　　 D. making

20.A. interesting　　 B. hard　　 C. special　　 D. strange

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Holidays are the main times to see both sides of my family.

At Thanksgiving, my mom, dad, brother and I go to my dad’s side of the family, my grandpa’s. When I was in 2nd grade, my grandma got in a car accident only miles from their house. At the time, I was in school. I was checked out and brought to church. Since then, holidays have never been the same. However, Thanksgiving is still good, although it would be better with grandma. At my grandpa’s house, my uncle, aunt, dad and mom all get the dishes prepared for the feast. When the final family members arrive, and the food is downstairs, we dig in, the little ones first.

Christmas is a little different. We have Christmas with my mom’s side at my uncle’s house, usually on Christmas Eve. We have dinner with homemade cupcakes for dessert, and relax until it is time to open presents. The kids get the most and we usually take a family photo. After everybody’s gifts have been opened, my family say goodbye and go home.

Easter has been a little different in the past few years. It started 3 years ago, when my family hosted my mom’s side of the family. We put our dishes we made for the day on the counter. We kids go downstairs and play ping-pong or football. We are called up when everything is ready and begin eating. The kids go to a table in the living room, and the adults use the kitchen table. That is usually the Easter day for us.

Each tradition gets better and better each year for some reason. I wonder what new traditions my family might come up with in the coming years.

1.What happened to the writer when he was in 2nd grade?

A. He lost his grandma.

B. He dropped out of school.

C. He felt Thanksgiving was not as good as before.

D. He didn’t like going to his mum’s side of the family.

2.We can learn from the passage that on Christmas,　　　 .

A. a family photo is usually taken

B. presents are only given to the kids

C. the kids play ping-pong or football

D. the adults have dinner in the kitchen

3.How does the writer feel about future holidays with his family?

A. Patient and encouraged.　　 B. Curious and eager.

C. Worried but grateful.　　 D. Tired but hopeful.

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People who travel a lot fly with BA because they know they will get what they want and what they need. First of all, they want to go safely, and they also want to go quickly, across the country, across the sea, or right across the world — and they know BA will take them where they want to go, when they want to go. BA flies all the newest and fastest planes, to more towns and cities, in more countries of the world, than any other airline.

Do you want to go to Paris, Washington, or Beijing? BA will take you there, at all time of the day and night, right through the week. BA flies not only to the big cities, we also fly three or four times a week to towns and cities in the very heart of Asia, Africa and South America.

People who travel a lot fly with BA, because they know that they will leave on time, and arrive on time. They know the food they will receive and the films they will watch will be of the very best.

BA should be considered second to none. When you fly, fly with BA.

1.The writer thinks that the most important thing for the passengers is ________.

2.BA flies to many big cities of the world ________.

3.The underlined sentence of the text means ________.

4. If you fly with BA, ________.

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How to Get What I Want?

There’s an expression: “What you see is what you get.” My grandfather used to say: “If you looked at a tree long enough, it will move.” We see what we want to see. Psychologists tell us that nothing controls our lives more than our self-image. We live like the person we see in the mirror. We are what we think we are. If you don’t think you’ll be successful, you won’t. You can’t be it if you can’t see it. Your life is limited to your vision. If you want to change your life, you must change your vision of your life.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was not that famous in 1976 when he met with a newspaper reporter. The reporter asked Schwarzenegger: “Now that you’ve retired from bodybuilding, what do you plan to do next?” Schwarzenegger answered very calmly and confidently: “I’m going to be the No. 1 movie star in Hollywood.” The reporter was shocked and amused at Schwarzenegger’s plan. At that time, it was very hard to imagine how this muscle-bound bodybuilder, who was not a professional actor and who spoke poor English with a strong Austrian accent, could ever hope to be Hollywood’s No. 1 movie star!

So when the reporter asked Schwarzenegger how he planned to make his dream come true, Schwarzenegger said: “I’ll do it the same way I became the No. 1 bodybuilder in the world. What I do was create a vision of who I want to be, and then I start living like that person in my mind as if it were already true.” Sounds almost childishly simple, doesn’t it? But I worked! Schwarzenegger became the No. 1 highest paid movie star in Hollywood. Remember: “If you can see it, you can be it.”

There’s a successful businessman who often wears a shirt with these words on it: “Don’t just pursue your dreams. Chase down and tackle! ” you only get one life to live, so why not live the best life possible? So you can be fully satisfied at what you see and get.

1.What did Arnold Schwarzenegger do before he became a Hollywood star?

A. He worked for a newspaper.

B. He was a man working on bodybuilding.

C. He worked in a small film company.

D. He was a businessman.

2.Why was it hard for the reporter to believe that Schwarzenegger would become a star one day?

A. Because he was not famous.

B. Because he was not professional and spoke poor English.

C. Because he was good at nothing except bodybuilding.

D. Because he only spoke English fluently.

3.What did Schwarzenegger plan to do to make his Hollywood star dream come true?

A. He continued to build his body.

B. He went to make more movies.

C. He lived a life like a movie star.

D. He tried his best to meet the movie directors.

4.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?

A. Have a dream and make it come true.

B. Stop your dream and find realistic things to do.

C. You can just daydream alone.

D. There’s nothing to do in the world but dream.

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Last month, Mr. and Mrs. Walter moved to a small town because they both _________ from work and wanted to _________a peaceful life. After being there _________ a short time, Mrs. Walter complained(抱怨) to her next-door _________. She told him about the poor service _______ she received at the local convenient store. She was hoping the neighbor would repeat her _________to the store owner.

The next day the newcomer went to the store._________ greeted her with a big smile. He told her how _________ he was to see her again, and said he hoped she liked their _________. He also offered himself as a resource to Mrs. Walter and her husband as they got settled. Then he took care of her order________.

Mrs. Walter was very __________. When she got home, she reported the big ________ to her neighbor. “I suppose you told him how poor I thought the __________was,” she guessed.

“Well, no,” the neighbor said, “__________ —and I hope you don’t mind—I told him you were amazed at the way he had __________this small town store, which was no easy job, and that you thought it was one of the __________stores you’d ever seen.”

Mrs. Walter’s neighbor __________ that all people want to be __________. Actually, most people will do nearly anything for you __________you treat them respectfully. That means making it clear to them that their feelings are ________, and their opinions are precious.

1.A. learned　　 B. retired　　 C. came　　 D. recovered

2.A. live　　 B. save　　 C. change　　 D. remember

3.A. of　　 B. on　　 C. at　　 D. for

4.A. sister　　 B. stranger　　 C. newcomer　　 D. neighbor

5.A. where　　 B. that　　 C. what　　 D. how

6.A. happiness　　 B. dissatisfaction　　 C. honesty　　 D. joke

7.A. Mr. Walter　　 B. Mrs. Walter　　 C. The owner　　 D. The neighbor

8.A. happy　　 B. funny　　 C. lucky　　 D. polite

9.A. way　　 B. friend　　 C. order　　 D. town

10.A. quickly　　 B. sadly　　 C. angrily　　 D. easily

11.A. proud　　 B. interested　　 C. surprised　　 D. disappointed

12.A. success　　 B. change　　 C. decision　　 D. idea

13.A. place　　 B. man　　 C. store　　 D. service

14.A. For example　　 B. At least　　 C. In fact　　 D. After all

15.A. paid for　　 B. built up　　 C. found out　　 D. thought about

16.A. best-run　　 B. most modern　　 C. busiest　　 D. cleanest

17.A. understood　　 B. forgot　　 C. pretended　　 D. hoped

18.A. helped　　 B. educated　　 C. respected　　 D. corrected

19.A. until　　 B. unless　　 C. if　　 D. though

20.A. embarrassing　　 B. exciting　　 C. shameful　　 D. important

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