The cost of living in Glasgow is among the lo...

The cost of living in Glasgow is among the lowest in Britain, ______ the quality of life is probably one of the highest.

A. since          B. when          C. as            D. while

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When nature is left alone, a balance is reached among the animals and plants living in one area. But when man starts his work in nature, the balance is likely to be destroyed. He grows a crop and takes it away to eat ;then there are no dead leaves to fall on the ground, holding water while it sinks into the surface, or decaying (腐烂) and adding humus (腐殖质) to the soil. Unless a farmer acts with knowledge and skill, he is therefore most likely to make the land poorer. To take the place of the useful matter in the crops that he removes, he uses some kind of fertilizer (肥料). Chemical fertilizers are of great help, but the waste products of animals and decaying remains of plants should also be put on the land. In some places, it is a habit to burn waste material lying about, but such burning destroys the useful matter in the dead plants. Although the ashes that are left are valuable when put on the land, a better practice is to bury the waste so that it decays and increases the humus in the soil.

In the past, when the world population was much lower than it is now, a man had little difficulty in ordinary times in growing the food that was needed. When a field had been used some years and had become tired, the farmer could move to another place. The tired land then slowly recovered. By and by grasses and other plants would appear on it and its productive power would slowly return to normal through their decay. But nature, left alone, would take a long time to bring back the land to its former state; the length of time required would depend on local conditions, but it might well be ten years.

It is a bad practice to grow the same crop in a field year after year. If the crop is changed, the land will suffer less because it is treated and used in a different way. Different plants have different effects on the soil. Therefore, a change of crop will do less harm than the growing of the same crop year after year and a regular change to grass will do good to the soil. Much will therefore be gained if different crops are grown one after another, a method known as the rotation (轮作) of crops.

1.According to the passage, the land will become poorer (   )

A. if all the dead leaves are cleared away        B. if the humus is increased after the harvest

C. if dead leaves decay in the soil by themselves  D. if waste plant material lying about is buried

2.We can learn from the passage that the tired land has slowly recovered (   )

A. when grasses and other plants appear again

B. when the treatment is given by nature alone

C. after new grasses and other plants have decayed again

D. after nature has been left alone for several months

3.A modern farmer can hardly move to another place as he did before because (   )

A. the productive power of a new field isn't higher than that of an old one

B. there are few free fields left for him to do farming

C. it takes a farmer more than ten years to start farming in a new field

D. there will be too many grasses in a new field to grow crops

4.It is most likely that the author will go on to (   ) in the paragraph following the passage above.

A. introduce other methods of planting crops     B. deal with how to prevent land getting tired

C. start another topic of how to make use of land  D. further explain what the rotation of crops is

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of the most diverse nations in the whole of Europe. This article will show you how to adapt to the varied culture of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Get used to small spaces. The United States is not only a huge country but also has big cars ,houses and spaces. ________1.  Houses, apartments , cars and appliances are all smaller than what you are accustomed to, so you have to get used to smaller things.

Be polite .Always apologize for running into someone, even if it is their fault, as it makes you out to be a kind person. Respect people ‘s personal space and always wait in line.

Accept jokes. ________2.  Bantering and taking the mickey are all ways to describe making fun of someone but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Teasing someone is a common way to show friendship .As one Briton put it,“ You never make fun of someone you don’t like.

Get used to the driving. The British drive on the left side of the road .________3.________ Also the cars in the UK have the steering wheel(方向盘)on the right side, so you need get used to this as well. Be especially careful with your turns and remember that right turns in the UK cross opposite traffic in the same way that left turns do in the Us and other countries that drive on the right.

________4.The British use different words and pronounce words differently .Look

around on the Internet or buy books about words and expressions used in Britain.

There’s more to the UK than London. London is an excellent city and the most popular in the Untied Kingdom. ________5.________ And the green countryside is a defining feature of the UK , which is something that should be explored.

E. However ,the UK does not have the luxury of space

F. But there are many other cities filled with culture and wonder.

G. One of the most confusing aspects of British culture is humor

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Among the four skills in learning English ,which of these is the “Odd-Man-Out”?The answer is speaking. The other three you can do alone on your own. But you can't really speak alone! Speaking to yourself can be “dangerous” because men in white coats may come and take you away!

Where can you find people to speak English? And how can you practise speaking when you are alone?At school if you pay to go to a language school ,you should use the chance to speak .If your teacher asks you to speak in pairs or groups with other students ,try to say as much as possible. Don't worry about your mistakes. Just speak!

Conversation Clubs　Many cities around the world have conversation clubs where people can exchange one language for another .Look in your local newspaper to find a conversation club near you .They are usually free although some may charge a small entrance fee.

Shopping　Even if you don't want to buy anything ,you can ask questions about products that interest you in a shop.“How much does this cost?” “Can I pay by cheque?” Often you can start a real conversation—and it costs you nothing!

Cafe and Bars　There are often American, Britain, Irish and Australian bars in many large cities .If you can find one, you'll probably meet many people speaking English as a first or second language.

Language is all around you　Everywhere you go, you find language .Shop names, street names ,advertisements ,notices ,and car numbers....When you walk down the street ,practise reading the words and numbers that you see .Say them to yourself .It's not exactly a conversation ,but it will help you to “think” in English .But don't speak too loud!

Songs and Video　Repeat the words of an English-language song singing with the music until it becomes automatic. It's good practice for your memory and for the mouth muscles that you need for English.

Above all ,speak as much as possible! Make as many mistakes as possible! When you know that you have made a mistake, you know that you have made progress!

1.What does “Odd-Man-Out” probably mean according to the passage?

A．Someone or something appearing different from others.

B．Someone or something standing out of the group.

C．Someone or something arranged in pairs.

D．Someone or something easily mistaken for another.

2.What might happen if you speak to yourself loudly in public?

A．The police will take you away and punish you.

B．The doctors will force you to stay in hospital.

C．You will have to pay to escape being punished.

D．You will be forbidden to be member of the club.

3.Why does the writer say “Make as many mistakes as possible”?Because _______.

A．everyone will make mistakes in learning English

B．everyone will meet people speaking English with some mistakes

C．making mistakes is a must in making progress in learning English

D．making mistakes can make one realize the importance of speaking

4.According to the passage,which way is not likely to be accepted by English beginners?

A．Recite poems loudly along the riverside.

B．Listen to some English pop songs and video.

C．Find an Englishman to speak English with.

D．Take to the TV showing programmes at home.

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Among the four skills in learning English, which of these is the “Odd-Man-Out”? The answer is speaking. The other three you can do alone on your own. But you can't really speak alone! Speaking to yourself can be “dangerous” because men in white coats may come and take you away !

Where can you find people to speak English? And how can you practise speaking when you are alone? At school if you pay to go to a language school, you should use the chance to speak .If your teacher asks you to speak in pairs or groups with other students, try to say as much as possible. Don't worry about your mistakes. Just speak!

Conversation Clubs　Many cities around the world have conversation clubs where people can exchange one language for another . Look in your local newspaper to find a conversation club near you .They are usually free although some may charge a small entrance fee.

Shopping　Even if you don't want to buy anything ,you can ask questions about products that interest you in a shop. “How much does this cost?” “Can I pay by cheque?” Often you can start a real conversation—and it costs you nothing!

Cafe and Bars　There are often American, Britain, Irish and Australian bars in many large cities .If you can find one, you'll probably meet many people speaking English as a first or second language.

Language is all around you　Everywhere you go, you find language .Shop names, street names ,advertisements ,notices ,and car numbers....When you walk down the street , practice reading the words and numbers that you see .Say them to yourself .It's not exactly a conversation ,but it will help you to “think” in English .But don't speak too loud!

Songs and Video　Repeat the words of an English-language song singing with the music until it becomes automatic. It's good practice for your memory and for the mouth muscles that you need for English.

Above all, speak as much as possible! Make as many mistakes as possible! When you know that you have made a mistake, you know that you have made progress!

57．What does “Odd-Man-Out” probably mean according to the passage?

A. Someone or something appearing different from others.

B. Someone or something standing out of the group.

C. Someone or something arranged in pairs.

D. Someone or something easily mistaken for another.

58．What might happen if you speak to yourself loudly in public?

A. The police will take you away and punish you.

B. The doctors will force you to stay in hospital.

C. You will have to pay to escape being punished.

D. You will be forbidden to be member of the club.

59．Why does the writer say “Make as many mistakes as possible”? Because _______.

A. everyone will make mistakes in learning English

B. everyone will meet people speaking English with some mistakes

C. making mistakes is a must in making progress in learning English

D. making mistakes can make one realize the importance of speaking

60．According to the passage, which way is not likely to be accepted by English beginners?

A .Recite poems loudly along the riverside.

B. Listen to some English pop songs and video.

C. Find an Englishman to speak English with.

D. Take to the TV showing programmes at home.

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the eleventh largest nation in Europe. England, Wales and Scotland make up the island of Great Britain, which takes up most of the Britain Isles. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are mountainous. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in Scotland. Plains and valleys cover much of England. The British climate is mild.

About 58 million people live in the United Kingdom. Few other countries are so crowded. Four out of five people live in cities such as Belfast, Glasgow, and London. London is the capital. Great Britain grows half of the food it needs. Its industries help to pay for the food that is bought from abroad. The United Kingdom manufactures a wide range of goods. Service industries, such as tourism, that provide services rather than producing goods, are increasing. Traditional industries, such as coal mining, are declining.

1.There are many mountains in ______________.

A. Northern Ireland, Scotland and England

B. England, Wales and Scotland

C. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

D. Northern Ireland, Wales and England

2.In the United Kingdom, about __________people live in big cities.

A. 58 million　　　 B. 46 million

C. 38.8 million　 D. half

3.According to the passage, which of the statements is true?

A. Great Britain grows all of the food it needs.

B. The United Kingdom manufactures a narrow range of goods.

C. The speed of tourism in UK is increasing faster than producing goods.

D. The coal mining is also increasing fast.

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The red phone box in Britain is a perfect example of the British traditional culture. However, with the fast development of mobile phones, it has lost its place in people’s everyday life. In order to save their loved red phone boxes, people have come up with many ideas, for example, to turn them into toilets or art houses.

In a village in Somerset, a place in South West England, villagers have found a new way to save their red phone box. 1.. The idea was given by a local villager, Janet Fisher, who lives opposite the phone box. Villagers rallied together to set up the book box after their mobile library service was cancelled. Over 100 books and a variety of movies and music CDs are available at this tiny library. 2..

People can put the books that they have read inside the phone box, and take away the books that they’d like to read. 3.. There is a regular check on the books to keep the phone box collection fresh.

4.. The phone box library is open every day around the clock and is lit at night. “ It’s very pleasing that the red phone box has been saved. More importantly, it can continue providing a service for us,” said the villagers.

A. It was used as an inventory to store books.

B. The books are of different kinds, ranging from cooking books to the classics.

C. They turned it into a mini library to cope with the shortage of libraries in their area.

D. However, not everyone can get access to the library.

E. The books in the library are always changing.

F. Anyone is free to come to read books there.

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Among the four skills in learning English，which one of these is the “odd-man-out”? The answer is speaking．The other three you can do alone on your own．But you can’t really speak alone! Speaking to yourself can be “dangerous” because men in white coats may come and take you away!

Where can you find people to speak English? And how can you practice speaking when you are alone?

At school- If you pay to go to a language school, you should use the opportunity to speak．If your teacher asks you to speak in pairs or groups with other students, try to say as much as possible．Don’t worry about your mistakes．Just speak!

Conversation Clubs-Many cities around the world have conversation clubs where people can exchange one language for another．Look in your local newspaper to find a conversation club near you. They are usually free although some may charge a small entrance fee(费用)．

Shopping-Even if you don’t want to buy anything，you can ask questions about products that interest you in a shop．“How much does this cost?” “Can I pay by cheque?” Often you can start a real conversation-and it costs you nothing!

Café and Bars-There are often American，Britain，Irish and Australian bars in many large cities．If you can find one, you’ll probably meet many people speaking English as a first or second language．

Language is all around you-Everywhere you go，you find language．Shop names，street names，advertisements，notices，and car numbers….When you walk down the street，practice reading the words and numbers that you see．Say them to yourself. It’s not exactly a conversation, but it will help you to “think” in English．But don’t speak too loud!

Songs and Video-Repeat the words of an English song singing with the music until it becomes automatic．It’s good practice for your memory and for the mouth muscles that you need for English．

Above all, speak as much as possible! Make as many mistakes as possible! When you know that you have made a mistake，you know that you have made progress!

1.What does the underlined part “odd-man-out” probably mean according to the passage?

A.Someone or something that can be easily mistaken for another．

B.Someone or something appearing different from the others．

C.Someone or something standing out of the group．

D.Someone or something arranged in pairs．

2.In which places can you learn English NOT free of charge?

A.At school, in shops and café bars．

B.In conversation clubs and in the streets．

C.In conversation clubs，shops，songs and video．

D.At school, in conversation clubs and café and bars．

3.Why does the writer say “Make as many mistakes as possible”?

A.Because everyone will make mistakes in learning English.

B.Because making mistakes is a must in making progress in learning English.

C.Because everyone will meet people speaking English with some mistakes.

D.Because making mistakes can make one realize the importance of speaking.

4.What is the purpose of the passage?

A.To tell us that English is all around us.

B.To tell us that we can speak English alone.

C.To give us some advice on how to practice speaking.

D.To tell us speaking is the easiest of the four skills in learning English.

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Among the four skills in learning English ,which of these is the “Odd-Man-Out”?The answer is speaking. The other three you can do alone on your own. But you can't really speak alone! Speaking to yourself can be “dangerous” because men in white coats may come and take you away!

Where can you find people to speak English? And how can you practise speaking when you are alone?At school if you pay to go to a language school ,you should use the chance to speak .If your teacher asks you to speak in pairs or groups with other students ,try to say as much as possible. Don't worry about your mistakes. Just speak!

Conversation Clubs　Many cities around the world have conversation clubs where people can exchange one language for another .Look in your local newspaper to find a conversation club near you .They are usually free although some may charge a small entrance fee.

Shopping　Even if you don't want to buy anything ,you can ask questions about products that interest you in a shop.“How much does this cost?” “Can I pay by cheque?” Often you can start a real conversation—and it costs you nothing!

Cafe and Bars　There are often American, Britain, Irish and Australian bars in many large cities .If you can find one, you'll probably meet many people speaking English as a first or second language.

Language is all around you　Everywhere you go, you find language .Shop names, street names ,advertisements ,notices ,and car numbers....When you walk down the street ,practise reading the words and numbers that you see .Say them to yourself .It's not exactly a conversation ,but it will help you to “think” in English .But don't speak too loud!

Songs and Video　Repeat the words of an English-language song singing with the music until it becomes automatic. It's good practice for your memory and for the mouth muscles that you need for English.

Above all ,speak as much as possible! Make as many mistakes as possible! When you know that you have made a mistake, you know that you have made progress!

57．What does “Odd-Man-Out” probably mean according to the passage?

A.Someone or something appearing different from others.

B.Someone or something standing out of the group.

C.Someone or something arranged in pairs.

D.Someone or something easily mistaken for another.

58．What might happen if you speak to yourself loudly in public?

A.The police will take you away and punish you.

B.The doctors will force you to stay in hospital.

C.You will have to pay to escape being punished.

D.You will be forbidden to be member of the club.

59．Why does the writer say “Make as many mistakes as possible”?Because _______.

A.everyone will make mistakes in learning English

B.everyone will meet people speaking English with some mistakes

C.making mistakes is a must in making progress in learning English

D.making mistakes can make one realize the importance of speaking

60．According to the passage,which way is not likely to be accepted by English beginners?

A.Recite poems loudly along the riverside.

B.Listen to some English pop songs and video.

C.Find an Englishman to speak English with.

D.Take to the TV showing programmes at home.

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For lots of people in Britain, the 31st of December, or New Year’s Eve as we call it, is the biggest party of the year. It’s a time to get together with friends or family and welcome in the coming year. New Year’s Eve parties can take place at a number of different places. Some people hold a house party; others attend street parties, while some just go to their local for a few drinks with their mates. Big cities, like London, have large and wonderful fireworks shows.

There’s one thing that all New Year’s Eve parties have in common: the countdown(倒计时) to midnight. When the clock strikes(敲)twelve, people give a loud cheer, and give each other a kiss. They then link arms and sing a song called Auld Lang Syne, by a Scottish poet called Robert Burns. Not many people can remember all the words of the song, but the tune(旋律) is well known, so lots of people just hum along. The parties then continue into the early hours of the morning with lots of dancing and drinking. Other people might spend the day visiting relatives or friends they haven’t managed to catch up with for a while. Whatever happens, New Year’s Day tends to be very relaxed.

In Britain, it’s popular to make a promise to yourself about something you are going to do, or want to stop doing, in the New Year. This is called a New Year’s resolution. Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and joining a gym to get fit. However, the promise is often broken quite quickly and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days.

New Year’s Day is the last bank holiday of the festive season, which means most people have to go to work the next day: bright and fresh and ready for the new year ahead!

1.New Year’s Eve parties in Britain ________.

A. end at midnight

B. can only be held indoors

C. only take place in big cities

D. include countdown to midnight

2.The underlined word “hum” in Paragraph 2 probably means________.

A. dancing to the music

B. singing with your mouth closed

C. learning to sin

D. keeping silent

3.What does the author think of the New Year’s resolution?

A. It can help people keep fit.

B. It’s a promise to your family.

C. It’s often hard to keep.

D. It’s a joke played on New Year’s Day.

4.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. New Year parties in Britain.

B. New Year countdown in Britain.

C. New Year’s resolution in Britain.

D. New Year celebration in Britain.

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