根据首字母及汉语提示拼写单词或在空白处填入一个合适的词
1.Mary p_______(惊慌失措) when she saw smoke coming out of the room.
2.Air transport is a modern, fast and e_______( 高效率的）means of travel.
3.We apologize for the d________(耽搁) in answering your letter.
4.There are so many d________(缺点) of the Internet that we have to use it cautiously.
5.The students’ work v_______(不同) considerably in quality.
6.P________（就个人而言）, I prefer the second option.
7.America’s first satellite was l________（发射）in 1958.
8.JJ Lin has a p_______(热情的) interest in music.
9.The survivors were eventually r_______（营救）by the soldiers.
10.This should help e_______ (减轻）the pain.
11.________ she lacks is confidence.
12.The reason why he was late was ________ he missed the bus.
13.He went on a fitness program before undertaking such________ adventure.
14.To tell the truth, I don't agree________ the plan.
15.The dream of studying abroad comes________ a price tag.
How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend.1.But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.
1. Associate with others.
The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.
2. Start a conversation.
Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.2. You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.
3. 3.
Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.
4. Let it grow.
It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.4.The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
5. Enjoy your friendship.
The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves.5.Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.
A. Be cheerful.
B. Do things together.
C. Do not wait to be spoken to.
D. Try not to find fault with your friends.
E. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.
F. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.
G. Making new friends comes easy for some people.
Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume（消耗） rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to（往往，倾向于） stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.
According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed（挤出） between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers’ markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.
After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym.
In spite of（尽管） all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity — or extreme overweight — among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject（拒绝） older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% — and is growing.
1.In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?
A. They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently.
B. They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.
C. They regard eating as a key part of their lifestyles.
D. They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.
2.This text is mainly the relationship between _________.
A. Americans and the French
B. life style and obesity
C. children and adults
D. fast food and overweight
3.The text is mainly developed __________.
A. by contrast （对比） B. by space C. by process（变化过程） D. by classification（分类）
4.Where does this text probably come from?
A. A TV interview B. A food advertisement
C. A health report D. A book review（书评）
I must have looked deep in thought, or as deep in thought as an 11-year-old man can, when my grandmother glanced up from her weeding to ask, "You have something on your mind, don't you?"
"Yes, I was thinking that someday I want to be an Olympic speed skating champion like my hero, Eric Heiden, I want to be a doctor like my parents and I want to help children in Africa."
I immediately knew I had confided in the right person when a knowing smile broke across her face. "Johann, of course! You can do anything you want to do!" she said simply. And with my grandmother's support, I set out to pursue my passions.
14 years later, I was well ready to take hold of my first dream: becoming an Olympic champion. The Olympics in 1994 were in my home country, Norway. As I entered the Olympic stadium, I wasn't the best athlete, and many had doubts about my ability to perform well. But I had something special working for me. I had a woman in the first row who believed in me following my passions just as much as I did. For the first time ever, my grandmother was going to see me skate.
It happened. Breaking a world record, I won the gold.
As I stood on the podium(领奖台) that I had dreamed about my entire life, a curious question popped into my head. Why me? Why did I win, given all the other incredible competitors out there? The reason had to be more than a grandmother who shared a belief in her grandson's dream. The question led me to only one answer: because I wanted to make a difference in the world, and with all the media attention on my success, I could.
I immediately knew what that difference had to be: hope in the lives of the children in Africa. Six months earlier, I'd been invited to Eritrea as an ambassador for Olympic Aid.
1.When the author spoke out what was on his mind, his grandmother______.
A. laughed at him B. supported him
C. had no confidence in him D. felt quite surprised
2.The author probably realized his first dream at the age of ______.
A. 20 B. 22
C. 25 D. 28
3.What will the author tell us in the part following the passage?
A. His efforts in helping the African children.
B. His hard training in preparing for the next Olympics.
C. His successes at other Olympic games.
D. His grandmother’s attitude towards him.
4.The whole passage is mainly about ______.
A. a young boy who had many dreams
B. the encouragement from a grandmother
C. a sportsman who realized his first dream of helping African children
D. an Olympic hero who made a difference in the world
Music
Opera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742. http://www.cityopera.com.
Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. http: //www.chamberorch.com.
Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend. http://www.symphony.org/home.asp.
College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCM’s Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183. http://www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.
Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232-6220. http://www.riverbendmusic.com.
1.Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?
A. 241-2742. B. 723-1182.
C. 381-3300. D. 232-6220.
2.When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?
A. February. B. May.
C. August. D. November.
3.Where can students go for free performances with their I.D. cards?
A. Music Hall. B. Memorial Hall.
C. Patricia Cobbett Theater. D. Riverbend Music Theater.
During my second year at the city college，I was told that the education department was offering a "free"course, called Thinking Chess, for three credits. I _________the idea of taking the class because, after all, who doesn't want to _________ a few dollars? More than that, I'd always wanted to learn chess. And, even if I weren’t _________enough about free credits, news about our _________was appealing enough to me. He was an international grandmaster, which _________ I would be learning from one of the game's _________. I could hardly wait to _________him.
Maurice Ashley was kind and smart, a former graduate returning to teach, and this _________was no game for him: he meant business. In his introduction, he made it _________that our credits would be hard-earned. In order to __________the class, among other criteria, we had to write a paper on how we plan to __________what we would learn in class to our future professions and, __________, to our lives. I managed to get an A in that __________and learned life lessons that have served me well beyond the __________.
Ten years after my chess class with Ashley, I'm still putting to use what he __________me: “The absolute most important __________that you learn when you play chess is how to make good __________. On every single move you have to __________a situation, process what your opponent(对手）is doing and __________the best move from among all your options.”These words still ring true today in my __________as a journalist.
1.A. put forward B. jumped at C. tried out D. turned down
2.A. waste B. earn C. save D. pay
3.A. excited B. worried C. moved D. tired
4.A. title B. competitor C. textbook D. instructor
5.A. urged B. demanded C. held D. meant
6.A. fastest B. easiest C. best D. rarest
7.A. interview B. meet C. challenge D. beat
8.A. chance B. qualification C. honor D. job
9.A. real B. perfect C. clear D. possible
10.A. attend B. pass C. skip D. observe
11.A. add B. expose C. apply D. compare
12.A. eventually B. naturally C. directly D. normally
13.A. game B. presentation C. course D. experiment
14.A. criterion B. classroom C. department D. situation
15.A. taught B. wrote C. questioned D. promised
16.A. fact B. step C. manner D. skill
17.A. grades B. decisions C. impressions D. comments
18.A. analyze B. describe C. rebuild D. control
19.A. announce B. signal C. block D. evaluate
20.A. role B. desire C. concern D. behavior
