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Have you ever heard the story of the four-minute mile? For years people believed that it is impossible for a human being to 1 a mile in less than four minutes until Roger Banister proved it 2 in 1954．Within one year, 37 runners 3 the belief barrier．And the year after that, 300 other runners did the same thing． What happens if you put an animal in a 4 ? Any animal, big or small, will swim its way through．What happens when someone, who does not know how to swim, falls in deep waters? You 5 ．If an animal who has not learned swimming could 6 by swimming, why not you? Because you believe you will drown while the animal does not． These 7 show the power of beliefs．There is no other more 8 force in directing human behavior than belief．Our beliefs have the power to 9 and to destroy． In a way it is our beliefs that determine how much we’ll be able to 10 our potential．So pay attention to some of your 11 ．Do you believe you are weak in mathematics? Do you believe that other people dislike you？Do you believe life is full of 12 ？ Belief is not 13 , however．It’s nothing but the generalization of a past incident．As a kid, if a dog bit you, you believed all dogs to be 14 ．To change certain behavior, identify the beliefs associated with it．Change those beliefs and a new pattern is 15 created． 1．A．run B．walk C．swim D．jog 2．A．right B．wrong C．fake D．true 3．A．broke B．built C．faced D．lowered 4．A．cage B．desert C．forest D．pond 5．A．drown B．swim C．float D．sink 6．A．struggle B．escape C．drown D．leave 7．A．samples B．cases C．situations D．periods 8．A．terrible B．reasonable C．considerable D．powerful 9．A．damage B．provide C．create D．withdraw 10．A．discover B．realize C．show D．perform 11．A．problems B．beliefs C．possibilities D．subjects 12．A．surprises B．choices C．problems D．possibilities 13．A．beautiful B．changeable C．strong D．mysterious 14．A．safe B．rude C．merciless D．dangerous 15．A．occasionally B．immediately C．accidentally D．automatically
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阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16—25的相应位置上。 Stephen Hawking, who is the most famous physicist, was born in Britain on January 8th, 1942. As a child, he was enthusiastic about 16 (design) complicated toys but 17 (fortune), in his twenties, he suffered 18 a disease that was impossible to be cured, 19 was a great challenge for him. However, not only was he positive about the misfortunes 20 eventually he defeated all the obstacles but also he was 21 (absorb) in his research in the universe. In 1988, his best-seller A Brief History of Time was published, 22 which he put forward the idea 23 time itself has a beginning, and that it will have 24 end. In conclusion, he has made outstanding 25 (contribute) to the fields of cosmology and quantum gravity.
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WHAT happens to a teenage kid when the world he thought he knew suddenly changes? Find out in Little Brother by American author Cory Doctorow. It is a fascinating book for a new generation of sci-fi readers. Marcus Yallow, 17, from San Francisco is much more comfortable in front of a computer than obeying the rules of society. Smart, fast and wise to the ways of the networked world, he has no trouble outwitting (骗过) his high school's monitoring system. This way he and his friends get to head off to play a popular online game in real life. While they are playing, a bomb explodes on the Bay Bridge. Marcus stops a military vehicle to get help for his injured friend, but this simple act throws him into a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secret prison. There he is treated as a possible terrorist. He is eventually let go after four days, but his injured friend disappears. When he returns, Marcus discovers that there are many "security measures" in place and that now all citizens are treated like potential terrorists. While some consider this government action necessary for public safety, Marcus sees this as a complete destruction of the rights he is supposed to have as a citizen. He knows that no one will believe his story, which leaves him with only one thing to do: to take down the DHS himself. He helps organize a large network called Xnet to spread the truth, anonymously (匿名地). The book presents a young man who is irresponsible, but learns about himself, and grows, in the course of the story. As part of this learning and growing he becomes aware of very serious issues about his society. 1. What kind of article does this passage belong to? A. A fascinating story. B. A book review. C. News report D. A TV programme 2. The underlined word destruction in the passage means . A. damage B. reward C. ruin D. protection 3. Marcus Yallow was sent to prison because . A. he killed his friend B. he bombed a military vehicle C. he did something that a possible terrorist could do D. his injured friend disappeared 4.From the second paragraph we can infer that . A. Marcus Yallow is much more comfortable obeying the rules of society B. Marcus Yallow is smart, fast and wise in real life C. Marcus Yallow always plays online games in real life D. Marcus Yallow is expert at the network world 5.In the end of the book, Marcus Yallow . A. is supposed to be more irresponsible B. becomes aware of very serious issues about his society C. presents a young man who is irresponsible D. plays a popular online game in real life
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Charlie Boswell has always been a great hero. He has inspired thousands of people to rise above circumstances and live out true meaning of life. He was blinded during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire. He was a great athlete before the accident. In order to prove his talent and determination, he decided to try a brand new sport, a sport he never imagined playing, even with his eyesight – golf! Through determination and a deep love for the game he became the National Blind Golf Champion! He won that honor 13 times. One of his heroes was the great golfer Ben Hogan, so it truly was an honor for Charlie to win the Ben Hogan Award in 1958. Upon meeting Ben Hogan, Charlie was respectful and stated that he had one wish and it was to have one round of golf with the great Ben Hogan. Mr. Hogan agreed that playing a round together would be an honor for him as well, as he had heard about all of Charlie’s accomplishments and truly admired his skills. “Would you like to play for money, Mr. Hogan?” asked out Charlie. “I can’t play you for money, it wouldn’t be fair!” said Mr. Hogan. “Aw, come on Mr. Hogan…$ 1,000 per hole!” “I can’t, what would people think of me, taking advantage of you and your circumstance?” replied the sighted golfer. “Chicken, Mr. Hogan?” “Okay,” replied the embarrassed Hogan, “but I am going to play my best!” “I wouldn’t expect anything else,” said the confident Boswell. “Now that you’re on. Mr. Boswell, you name the time and the place!” The very self – assured Boswell responded, “10 o’clock … tonight!” 1.Why didn’t Mr. Hogan want to play Charlie for money? A．He was worried he would lose the match. B．He thought it was unfair for Charlie. C．He didn’t care about money. D．He preferred chicken to money. 2.According to the text, what does the underlined word “self - assured” probably mean? A．ignorant B．selfless C．confident D．sincere 3.It can be inferred from the text that . A．Mr. Hogan was not good at playing golf B．Charlie did well in other sports before playing golf C．Mr. Hogan didn’t try his best to play D．Charlie Boswell was born blind 4.What would be the result of the match? A．Charlie won. B．Hogan won. C．Neither of them won. D．Not mentioned. 5.Which of the following can best describe Charlie? A．Competitive and generous B．Energetic and reliable C．Careful and considerate D．Confident and smart
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Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home. What to Expect The host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health. Accommodation Zones Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential (居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground. Meal Plans Available * Continental Breakfast * Breakfast and Dinner * Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner It's important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal (谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by desert, fruit and coffee. Friends If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host's permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy. Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much. 1. The passage is probably written for ________. A. host willing to receive foreign students B. foreigners hoping to build British culture C. travelers planning to visit families in London D. English learners applying to live in English homes 2. Which of the following will the host provide? A. Room cleaning. B. Medical care. C. Free transport. D. Physical training. 3.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3? A. Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2. B. The business centre of London is in Zone 1. C. Hosts dislike traveling to the city centre. D. Accommodation in the city centre is not provided. 4.According to the passage, what does continental Breakfast include? A. Dessert and coffee B. Fruit and vegetables. C. bread and fruit juice D. Cereal and cold meat. 5.Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation? A. To experience a warmer family atmosphere. B. To enrich their knowledge of English. C. To entertain friends as they like. D. To enjoy much more freedom.
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An idea that started in Seattle's public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time. In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起）the "If All of Seattle Read the Same Book " project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hongkong. In Chicago, the mayor(市长）appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the "One Book, One Chicago" program. As a result, reading clubs and neighbourhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character. The only problem arose in New York , where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致）can be achieved .Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point ,putting all their energy And passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself. Ultimately, as Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process, or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word. 1.What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy? A. To invite authors to guide readers. B. To encourage people to read and share. C. To involve people in community service. D. To promote the friendship between cities. 2.Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project? A. They had little interest in reading. B. They were too busy to read a book. C. They came from many different backgrounds D.T hey lacked support from the local government 3.According to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out? A. In large communities with little sense of unity B. In large cities where libraries are far from home C. In medium-sized cities with a diverse population D .In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached 4. The underlined words “shared a word” in Paragraph 5 probably mean A. exchanged ideas with each other B. discussed the meaning of a word C. gained life experience D. used the same language 5. According to Nancy, the degree of students of the project is judged by________ A. the careful selection of a proper book B. the growing popularity of the writers C. the number of people who benefit from reading. D. the number of books that each person reads.
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阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。 首先请阅读下列英语读物的封面及基本信息: A．National Geographic Complete Birds of the World
LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Order today and save $5.00! Was: $35. 00 Now: $30.00 Hardcover 384 pages; 900 color photographs and illustrations B．Visions of Paradise
National Geographic photographers reveal unique wonders of nature. $35.00 Hardcover 304 pages; 250 photographs C．National Geographic Adventure Magazine
Join the adventure with National Geographic Adventure Magazine. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the delivery of the first issue within the U.S. and Canada. For outside of the U.S. and Canada, please allow 8-12 weeks for the delivery of the first issue. $12.00 D．Cesar's Way:
The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems America's most sought-after expert reveals what dogs truly need to live a happy and fulfilled life. Was: $24.95 Now: $14.95 Hardcover 243pages E. National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide Photography, 2nd Edition
Softcover 400 pages; 272 color and black-and-white photographs Thoroughly updated for 2009, straightforward and entertaining, this is the ultimate source for people seeking real how-to advice from the editors and photographers of National Geographic. It is carefully designed to lead the amateur photographer to better pictures and is comprehensive in scope, explaining the entire process from choosing a camera to taking the pictures to printing, scanning, and archiving the images. F. New York: Destination Music CD
Innovative artists continue New York's cabaret tradition. $19.95 It's Showtime! 下面是读者的简要内容。请把相关的内容与它们的书名匹配起来。 1. Hinny is filled with hope and inspiration to celebrate and protect the world's environments. Looking through the book, he knows that every beautiful sight that meets his eyes is a precious dreamland worth preserving a special place that feels like “Heaven on Earth”. 2. Jumpy is pleased that his newly-bought book is a fascinating colorful guide to all the birds on the planet, their identification, structures and plumages, habitats, behaviors, and ranges. 3.Pope is using a film camera for his part-time photographs by means of his guide photography. Now he is armed with the practical know how-to get great images. 4.Jackson will get a wealth of ideas for making adventure a part of his life with the magazine! He likes every issue of this magazine packed with breathtaking photography and compelling features on topics such as diving, snorkeling, skydiving, hang gliding, kayaking, rafting, sailing, climbing, hiking, and more. 5.Dingy is invited to join an excursion into the rich rhythms and textures of music from the far reaches of the world. He enjoys the diverse mix of memorable music from these special corners of the Earth as he browses through some of the fascinating cultural facts and maps of each region and then sets off for his destination!
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假设你于4月23日的“世界读书日”(World Reading Day)在你所在的学校进行了一项阅读习惯调查，以下是其中的一项调查结果。请用英语写一篇短文，说明相关内容及结果等。
【写作内容】 调查内容及时间； 调查结果； 问题：阅览室的使用率(use rate)不高； 建议：（1）延长阅览室的开放时间； （2）书店送书到校，方便学生购买。 【写作要求】 只能使用5个句子表达全部的内容。 【评分标准】 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。 I once met a middle-aged stranger who said his money had been stolen at the railway station，so he had no money to go home． He begged for help from passers-by，but they all pretended not to have heard what he was saying and went by quickly． Then he stopped me and wanted me to give him the help． At first I could not accept that because I didn't think he was telling the truth． But when I saw tears in his eyes，I began to believe that he might be in the real trouble，so，just immediately I gave him all the money I had． When he took the money， his face turned red． Before he left，he expressed his great thanks and also said he would give back my money when he reached home． When I came back to school and told my classmates about my story，they held different opinions． Some of them thought that I did a good deed to have given a hand to the person in trouble，while others said that I was cheated． Some even laughed at me and called me a fool who could not judge things in the right way． Now，I am really confused！ 【写作内容】 1．请用30个词概括短文的要点； 2．以约120个词就"陌生人可不可信"的主题发表看法，并包括如下要点： （1）叙述你给予陌生人帮助或拒绝帮助陌生人的一次真实或虚构的经历； （2）说明你的理由。 【写作要求】 1．可以使用实例或其它论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子； 2．标题自定。
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