When asked to list typical English gentlemen，...

When asked to list typical English gentlemen，for many，Colin Firth immediately comes to mind．

In his recent film，Kingsman：The Secret Service，the 54-year-old actor appears as elegant and violent super spy Harry Hart．One minute he’s calm and polite，and then in the next he’s skillfully violent and aggressive．For example，in one scene he says，“Manners maketh a man”，before severely beating up a group of villains(坏人)．Firth brings out the perfect mix of typical British style and humor through this performance．

Firth began appearing on English TV in the early 1990s，but it wasn’t until he played Mr Darcy，a charming upper class character from Jane Austen’s famous novel“Pride and Prejudice”，that Firth’s career really took off．His portrayal(形象)of the perfect fictional gentleman conquered millions of hearts，especially females’．

In many fans and critics’eyes，Firth has British good looks，British charm，and a gift for characters with a British sense of being reserved(矜持)．Movie reviewer Jason O’Bryan described Firth as“always befitting the calm and stiff-upper-lip British gentlemen character”．

However Firth doesn’t consider himself the authority on gentlemen．“I don’t necessarily approach every challenge like a perfect English gentleman spy．There are many aspects in my personality that are not consistent with someone like Harry Hart，”he said to Dialogue，an English—language show on CCTV News．

But let’s just take his words as another gentlemanly quality-modesty．After all，who might expect an Oscar-winning actor over 50 years old to learn to fight for his first action movie?

To prepare for Kingsman，Firth trained for three hours every day over six months．He broke a tooth and got bru ised everywhere，but took the damage as a symbol of his accomplishments．

In Dialogue，Firth said he had many other sides-he’s passionate about literature and literary research．However，to many of his movie fans, he is indeed a gentleman and excellent actor above a11 else.

1.The example given in Paragraph 2 is _____________．

A．to describe the character of Harry Hart

B．to introduce one scene of Kingsman

C．to prove Colin Firth a gentleman

D．to compare Colin Firth with Harry Hart

2.When did Firth come to be famous?

A．In the early 1990s．

B．After he played Mr Darcy．

C．When he was 54 years old．

D．During his childhood．

3.From the text we can infer ______________．

A．Colin Firth is violent and aggressive

B．Colin Firth has many sides in personality

C．Colin Firth has similar character to Harry Hart

D．Colin Firth has more male fans than females

4.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?

A．An authority on English gentlemen

B．A famous actor

C．A charming upper class character

D．A super spy

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When you were trying to figure out what to buy for the environmentalist on your holiday list, fur probably didn’t cross your mind. But some ecologists and fashion (时装)enthusiasts are trying to bring back the market for fur made from nutria(海狸鼠).

Unusual fashion shows in New Orleans and Brooklyn have(showcased)nutria fur made into clothes in different styles. “It sounds crazy to talk about guilt-free fur-unless you understand that the nutria are destroying vast wetlands every year”, says Cree McCree, project director of Righteous Fur.

Scientists in Louisiana were so concerned that they decided to pay hunters $5 a tail. Some of the fur ends up in the fashion shows like the one in Brooklyn last month.

Nutria were brought there from Argentina by fur farmers and let go into the wild. “The ecosystem down there can’t handle this non-native species(物种).It’s destroying the environment. It’s them or us.” says Michael Massimi, an expert in this field.

The fur trade kept nutria check for decades，but when the market for nutria collapsed in the late 1980s，the cat-sized animals multiplied like crazy.

Biologist Edmond Mouton runs the nutria control program for Louisiana. He says it’s not easy to convince people that nutria fur is green, but he has no doubt about it. Hunters bring in more than 300,000 nutria tails a year, so part of Mouton’s job these days is trying to promote fur.

Then there’s Righteous Fur and its unusual fashion. Model Paige Morgan says，”To give people a guilt-free option that they can wear without someone throwing paint on them-1 think that’s going to be a massive thing, at least here in New York.” Designer Jennifer Anderson admits it took her a while to come around to the opinion that using nutria fur for her creations is morally acceptable. She trying to come up with a lable to attach to nutria fashions to show it is eco-friendly.

1.What is the purpose of the fashion shows in New Orleans and Brooklyn?

A.To promote guilt-free fur.

B.To expand the fashion market.

C.To introduce a new brand.

D.To celebrate a winter holiday.

2.Why are scientists concerned about nutria?

A.Nutria damage the ecosystem seriously.

B.Nutria are an endangered species.

C.Nutria hurt local cat-sized animals.

D.Nutria are illegally hunted.

3.What does the underlined word “collapsed” in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A.Boomed. B.Became mature. C.Remained stable. D.Crashed.

4.What can we infer abouf wearing fur in New York according to Morgan?

A.It’s formal. B.It’s risky. C.It’s harmful. D.It’s traditional.

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When it comes to bucket-list（遗愿清单） adventures, swimming with sharks is near the top for a lot of adrenaline junkies. Many of the adventures on the list require scuba diving, but at some locations, even non-divers with a desire to get up close and personal with the top of the food chain can jump in and face their fears.

Bahamas

I don't want to scare the non-shark lovers away from the beauty of the Bahamas, but there are sharks out there. From least scary to the most, here's where to get your Bahamian shark fix.

Compass Cay Marina is home to a large number of well-fed, friendly nurse sharks. In case you don't know it, a nurse shark is more like a giant catfish than a great white. You can walk right into the shallow water near the fish-cleaning station and pet these gentle guys.

Stuart Cove's in Nassau has been doing shark dives safely for decades. Caribbean reef sharks feed on fish-on-a-stick as divers kneel in the sand in awe. Reef sharks are some of the least aggressive species of shark.

As your fear subsides and you crave more sharks and more excitement, check out the folks at Jim Abernethy's Scuba Adventures in Fort Lauderdale. They operate live-aboard dive boats with regularly scheduled shark trips in the Bahamas. Expect to see tigers and hammerheads, as well as the Caribbean reef sharks.

Hawaii

There are several shark species in the Pacific waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands. Sightings of tigers, hammerheads, blues, and even great whites are not all that uncommon.

And While divers can expect to see these guys almost anywhere while diving in Hawaii, the Oahu's North Shore is the place to be for cage diving. Hawaii Shark Encounters takes shark education seriously and strives to educate customers about the need for shark conservation while providing a thrilling swim with sharks inside the safety of a cage. No diving skills are required－just bring your courage.

Fiji

Scuba diving in Fiji is a definite bucket-list adventure for many divers－and the fish many hope to see most is shark. Beqa Adventure Divers can make that happen for you. Sharks are protected in the Shark Reef Marine Reserve, so no worries about questionable practices. This is an uncaged dive, but per the company's website, it is a carefully managed feed, where participants observe, but do not interact（互动） with the sharks.

Guadalupe Island

Home to a large population of great whites, the waters off the Mexico's Baja coast, attract divers willing to brave cold Pacific waters for some time in a cage watching the top fish of the ocean

Nautilus Live Aboards operates six-day adventures from July to November using submersible（能在水下操作的） cages that descend to about 9 meters for a better opportunity to observe the sharks. You meet the expedition in San Diego, motor to Ensenada, cruise to Guadalupe, then spend three full days in the cages watching the predators. Non-divers are allowed, as air is supplied by hoses attached to the boat, but a minimum of a Discover Scuba course is recommended.

1.How many kinds of sharks are mentioned in this passage?

A. Three.　　 B. Four.

C. Five.　　 D. Six.

2.According to the passage, where can you interact with sharks?

A. In Bahamas.　　 B. In Hawaii.

C. In Fiji.　　 D. In Guadalupe Island.

3.We can learn from the text that      　　　　 .

A. great whites can be seen mostly in Bahamas

B. caged diving is safer than uncaged diving

C. tigers are more dangerous than reef sharks

D. skills as well as courage are needed for cage diving in Hawaii

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Why does the man call the woman?

A.To ask for a sick leave. B.To ask about English classes. C.To discuss tomorrow’s schedule

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When 1.（ask） to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves， many put friends ahead of homes， jobs， clothes and cars．

A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines_2. we are and keeps us connected． It is a treasure we should protect． Unfortunately， the _3.（good） friends you are， the more probable you’ll have disagreements． And the result can be what you don’t want 4. end to the relationship．

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended． First， don’t let your pride get in your way． Most of us can forgive each other when differences_5.（bring） out in the open． Second， apologize when you’re wrong - even if you have been wronged ．Over the course of a friendship， even the best people make mistakes． Sometimes， it may be best，6.the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes． When you apologize， give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong． Third， see things 7.your friend’s point of view． And finally， accept that friendships change as8. needs and lifestyle change． Making friends can sometimes seem easy． The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the_9.（nature） ups and downs that have an effect_10._all relationships． My suggestion：Consider friendship an honor and a gift， and worth the effort to treasure and nurture （培养）．

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When 　 1.　　 (ask) to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.

A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines 2._　　 we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the ___3.　　 (good) friends you are, the more probable you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want 　　 4.　　 end to the relationship.

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences 　　 _5._____(bring) out　 in the open. Second, apologize when you’re wrong - even if you have been wronged .Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best, 　　 6.　 the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things 　　 7.　　 your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as 　 8.　　 needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the 　　 9.　　 (nature) ups and downs that have an effect 　　 10.　 all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture (培养).

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When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, cloth and cars.

A true friendship carries-a-long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want an end to the relationship.

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended First, don’t’ let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when you’re wrong – even if you’ve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view (观点). And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyle (生活方式) change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture (培养).

1.What would be the best title for the text? ________

A. Easy Ways to Make Friends

B. Ups and Downs in Friendship

C. How to Mend a Troubled Friendship

D. How to Take the Lead in Making Friends

2.The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person _______.

A. who has been mistaken for another    B. who has been blamed unfairly

C. who has treated friends badly    D. who has admitted his mistake

3.According to the text a friendship can last long only if _______.

A. we have much in common   B. we know our friends’ mistakes

C. we treat our disagreements wisely    D. we have know one another for long

4.What should we do if we follow the author’s second suggestion? _______

A. Stick to our own prints of view

B. Avoid making mistakes

C. Make an apology first

D. Change our lifestyles

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When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, cloth and cars.

A true friendship carries-a-long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want an end to the relationship.

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open . second, apologize when you’re wrong – even if you’ve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships . My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift , and worth the effort to treasure and nurture .

1.What would be the best title for the text?

A．Easy Ways to Make Friends

B．Ups and Downs in Friendship

C．How to Mend a Troubled Friendship

D．How to Take the Lead in Making Friends

2.The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person ________.

A．who has been mistaken for another

B．who has been blamed unfairly

C．who has treated friends badly

D．who has admitted his mistakes

3.According to the text a friendship can last long only if ________．

A．we have much in common

B．we know our friends’ mistakes

C．we treat our disagreements wisely

D．we have know one another for long

4.What should we do if we follow the author’s second suggestion?

A．Stick to our own prints of view

B．Avoid making mistakes

C．Make an apology first

D．Change our lifestyles

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When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, cloth and cars.

A true friendship carries-a-long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want an end to the relationship.

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open . second, apologize when you’re wrong – even if you’ve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships . My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift , and worth the effort to treasure and nurture .

1.What would be the best title for the text?

A．Easy Ways to Make Friends

B．Ups and Downs in Friendship

C．How to Mend a Troubled Friendship

D．How to Take the Lead in Making Friends

2.The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person ________.

A．who has been mistaken for another

B．who has been blamed unfairly

C．who has treated friends badly

D．who has admitted his mistakes

3.According to the text a friendship can last long only if ________．

A．we have much in common

B．we know our friends’ mistakes

C．we treat our disagreements wisely

D．we have know one another for long

4.What should we do if we follow the author’s second suggestion?

A．Stick to our own prints of view

B．Avoid making mistakes

C．Make an apology first

D．Change our lifestyles

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When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.

A true 　　 carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a 　　 we should value.. 　　 ，the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the 　　 can be what you don’t want : an end to finish the relationship.

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be 　　 . First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when 　　 are brought out in the open. Second，____when you’re wrong －even if you’ve been 　　 . Over the course of friendship,　　　 the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person 　　 the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a 　　　　 to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your 　　 point of view. And 　　　　 accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyles change. Making friends can sometimes seem 　　　 . The hard part is __15__the connections strong during the nature ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture (培 养)．

1.A. friendship 　　　 B．love　　　　　　 C．relationship　 　　　　 D．care

2.A. wealth 　　　　　　 B．gold　　　　　　 C. jewellery　 　　　　　　 D. treasure

3.A. Personally 　　　 B．Naturally　　　　 C．Unfortunately　 　　 D．Luckily

4.A. result 　　　　 B．pace　　　　　　 C．future 　　　　　　　　 D．minute

5.A. finished　 　　　 B．mended　　　　 C．changed　 　　　　　　 D．prevented

6.A. discussions　 　 B．questions　　　　 C．differences 　　 　　 D．interests

7.A. admit　 　　　　 B．punish　　　　　 C．flee　 　　　　　　　　 D．apologize

8.A. blamed 　　 　 B．wronged　　　　 C．punished　 　　　　　　 D．praised

9.A. still 　　　　 　 B．even　　　　　　 C．yet　 　　　　　　　　　　 D．ever

10.A. takes　 　　　　 B．gives　　　　　　 C．gets　 　　　　　　　　　 D．makes

11.A.reason　 　　　 B．cause　　　　　　 C．chance 　　　　 　　 D．time

12.A. brother’s 　 B．father’s　　　　 C．enemy’s　 　　　　　　 D．friend’s

13.A. properly　 　　 B．finally　　　　　 C．really　 　　　　　　　　 D．merely

14.A. difficult　 　　 B．hard　　　　　　 C．easy　 　　　　　　　　 D．likely

15.A .keeping　 　　 B．letting　　　　　 C．proving　 　　　　　　 D．remaining

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