In the 1950s, a family that owned a farm near...

In the 1950s, a family that owned a farm near Beulah, Michigan kept a bull chained to an elm (榆树). The bull paced around the tree, dragging the heavy iron chain, 1.　　 led to a groove (槽) in the bark. The groove was deepened over the years. Though for whatever reason, 2.　　 did not kill the tree.

After some years, the family took their bull away. They cut the chain, 3.　　 (leave) the link around the tree.

Then one year, agricultural catastrophe 4.　　 　 (strike) Michigan in 5.　　 form of Dutch elm disease. All of the elms lining the road leading to the farm became infected 6.　　 died. Everyone thought that the old elm would be the 7.　　 . The farm owners considered8.　　 (go) the safe thing: pulling it out and chopping it up into firewood before it died.

9.　　 (amazing), the tree did not die. It’s said that what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. Or, 10.　　 a plant pathologists (病理学家 ) put it , “Life breaks us all, but afterwards, many of us are strongest at the broken places.”

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Farming was once the chief way of life in nearly every country. People cannot live without food, and nearly all their food comes from crops and animals raised on farms. Not many people farm for a living any more, but farming remains the most important work in the world.

Before the nineteenth century, the typical American family lived on a small farm. They raised pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens, and planted corn, fruits, garden vegetables, and wheat. Everyone worked long and hard, but the results were often poor. Families barely harvested enough food for themselves. This situation began to change during the last half of the 1800's and it changed remarkably(明显地) in the next century.

Scientific methods and labor-saving machinery have made farming increasingly productive. The development of improved plant varieties and fertilizers has helped double and even triple the production of some major crops. More scientific animal care and animal raising have helped increase the amount of meat and products that animals produce. At the same time, the use of tractors and other modern farm equipment has sharply reduced the need for farm labor.

As farming has become less important as a way of life in the United States, it has become more important as a source which offers materials to industry. Today's successful farmers are experts not just in agriculture but also in accounting, marketing, and finance. Farms that are not run in a similar way have great difficulty surviving.

1. We are told in the first paragraph about ____.

A. the history of farming                       B. the importance of farming

C. the development of farming                  D. the changes of farming

2. Which of the following describes American farming before the 19th century?

A. Farmers didn’t work hard on their farms.

B. Farmers used tractors to help them.

C. Farming was the main way of living for most people.

D. Farmers could supply materials to industry.

3. Crop production has increased greatly now thanks to all the following EXCEPT __.

A. scientific methods                 B. labor- saving machinery

C. farmers’ hard work                 D. chemical fertilizers

4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Traditional American farming.            B. The increase in the number of crops in the US.

C. Modern farming methods.                D. American farmers’ hard work.

5. The passage mainly talks about_____.

A. the advantages of American farming      B. the changes in American farming

C. the situation of American farms          D. how rapidly farming has developed

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Farming was once the chief way of life in nearly every country. People cannot live without food, and nearly all their food comes from crops and animals raised on farms. Not many people farm for a living any more, but farming remains the most important work in the world.

Before the nineteenth century, the typical American family lived on a small farm. They raised pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens, and planted corn, fruits, garden vegetables, and wheat. Everyone worked long and hard, but the results were often poor. Families barely harvested enough food for themselves. This situation began to change during the last half of the 1800's and it changed remarkably(明显地) in the next century.

Scientific methods and labor-saving machinery(机械）have made farming increasingly productive. The development of improved plant varieties and fertilizers（肥料）has helped double and even triple the production of some major crops. More scientific animal care and animal raising have helped increase the amount of meat and products that animals produce. At the same time, the use of tractors and other modern farm equipment has sharply reduced the need for farm labor.

As farming has become less important as a way of life in the United States, it has become more important as a source which offers materials to industry. Today's successful farmers are experts not just in agriculture but also in accounting, marketing, and finance. Farms that are not run in a similar way have great difficulty surviving.

1.We are told in the first paragraph about ____.

A. the history of farming                       B. the importance of farming

C. the development of farming                  D. the changes of farming

2. Which of the following describes American farming before the 19th century?

A. Farmers didn’t work hard on their farms.

B. Farmers used tractors to help them.

C. Farming was the main way of living for most peopleD. Farmers could supply materials to industry.

3. The passage mainly talks about_____.

A. the advantages of American farming          B. the changes in American farming

C. the situation of American farms              D. how rapidly farming has developed

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Farming was once the chief way of life in nearly every country. People cannot live without food, and nearly all their food comes from crops and animals raised on farms. Not many people farm for a living any more, but farming remains the most important work in the world.

Before the nineteenth century, the typical American family lived on a small farm. They raised pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens, and planted corn, fruits, garden vegetables, and wheat. Everyone worked long and hard, but the results were often poor. Families barely harvested enough food for themselves. This situation began to change during the last half of the 1800's and it changed remarkably(明显地) in the next century.

Scientific methods and labor-saving machinery have made farming increasingly productive. The development of improved plant varieties and fertilizers has helped double and even triple the production of some major crops. More scientific animal care and animal raising have helped increase the amount of meat and products that animals produce. At the same time, the use of tractors and other modern farm equipment has sharply reduced the need for farm labor.

As farming has become less important as a way of life in the United States, it has become more important as a source which offers materials to industry. Today's successful farmers are experts not just in agriculture but also in accounting, marketing, and finance. Farms that are not run in a similar way have great difficulty surviving.

1. We are told in the first paragraph about ____.

A. the history of farming                       B. the importance of farming

C. the development of farming                  D. the changes of farming

2. Which of the following describes American farming before the 19^th century?

A. Farmers didn’t work hard on their farms.

B. Farmers used tractors to help them.

C. Farming was the main way of living for most people.

D. Farmers could supply materials to industry.

3. Crop production has increased greatly now thanks to all the following EXCEPT __.

A. scientific methods                 B. labor- saving machinery

C. farmers’ hard work                 D. chemical fertilizers

4. The passage mainly talks about_____.

A. the advantages of American farming              B. the changes in American farming

C. the situation of American farms                  D. how rapidly farming has developed

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Not that Charlie's own life was easy ！… Such training was common in acting families at this time, especially when the family income was often uncertain. 1. his father died, leaving the family even 2., so Charlie spent his childhood looking after his sick mother and his brother. By his teens, Charlie had, through his humor, become one of the most popular child actors in England. He could mime and act the fool doing　 3.everyday tasks. No one was ever4. watching him——his subtle acting made everything5..

Tony 6. Julia, touched her shoulder and kissed her on 7.! She stepped back appearing surprised and put up her hands, as if8.. I guessed that there was probably a 9.. Then Akira Nagata from Japan came in smiling, together with George Cook from Canada. As they were introduced, George reached his hand out to the Japanese student. Just at that moment, however, Akira bowed so his nose touched George's moving hand. They both 10. —another cultural mistake!

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It was not until near the end of the letter _______ she mentioned her own plan.

A. that　　 B. where　　 C. why　　　　 D. when

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(一) Not that Charlie’s own life was easy! He was born in a poor family 1. 1889. His parents were both music hall 2. (perform). You may find 3. astonishing that Charlie　 4. (teach) to sing as soon as he could speak and dance as soon as he could walk. Such training was common in acting families at this time, especially 5. the family income was often uncertain. 6. (luck), his father died, 7. (leave) the family even 8. (bad) off, so Charlie spent his childhood looking 9. his mother and his brother. By his teens, Charlie had, through his humour, become one of the 10. (popular) child actors in England. He could mime and act the fool doing ordinary everyday tasks. No one was ever bored watching him – his subtle acting made everything entertaining.

(二) As I get to know more about international friends, I learn more about this 11. (culture) “body language”. Not all cultures greet each other the same way, 12. are they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance 13. people. In the same way that people communicate with spoken language, they also express their feelings using 14. (speak) “language” through physical distance, actions or posture. English people, for example, do not usually stand very close to　 15. or touch strangers as soon as they meet. However, people from places 16. Spain, Italy or South American countries approach others 17. (close) and are more likely to touch them. Most people around the world now greet each other 18. shaking hands, 19. some cultures use other greetings as well, such as the Japanese, 20. prefer to bow.

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A MASTER OF NONVERBAL HUMOUR

Not that Charlie’s own life was easy! He was born in a poor family in 1889. His parents were both poor music hall 　 1.　 . You may find it astonishing that Charlie was taught to sing as soon as he could speak and dance as soon as he could walk. Such training was common in acting families at this time, especially when the family income was often uncertain. Unfortunately his father died, leaving the family even 　 2. off, so Charlie spent his childhood looking after his sick mother and his brother. By his teens, Charlie had, through his humour, become one of the most popular child actors in England. He could 3.　 and act the fool doing ordinary everyday tasks. No one was ever bored watching him — his subtle acting made everything entertaining.

COMMUNICATION: NO PROBLEM?

The first person to arrive was Tony Garcia from Colombia, 　 4.　 followed by Julia Smith from Britain. After I met them and then introduced them to each other. I was very surprised. Tony approached Julia, 　 5. her shoulder and kissed her on the cheek! She stepped back appearing surprised and put up her hands, as if in defence. I guessed that there was probably a major misunderstanding. Then Akira Nagata from Japan came in smiling, together with George Cook from Canada. As they were introduced, George reached his hand 　 6.　 to the Japanese student. Just at that moment, however, Akira bowed so his nose touched George’s moving hand. They both apologized — another cultural mistake!

THEME PARKS — FUN AND MORE THAN FUN

The theme park you are probably most familiar with is Disneyland. It’ll be found in several parts of the world. It will bring you 　 7. a magical world and makes your dreams come true, whether you are travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship or meeting your favorite fairy tales or Disney cartoon character. As you wander around the fantasy 　 8. park, you may see Snow White or Mickey Mouse in a parade or on the street. Of course Disneyland also has many exciting rides, from giant swinging ships to terrifying free-fall drops.　 9.　 all these attractions, no 　 10. tourism is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland. If you want to have fun, come to Disneyland.

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Yesterday we went to visit the farm ____ my father used to work for nearly ten years.

A. in which         B. that     C. where          D. which

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Yesterday we went to visit the farm ________ my father used to work for nearly ten years.

A. in which     B. that             C. where        D. which

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