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For our middle school students, some courses are compulsory, while others are ________. A. flexible B. optional C. impressive D. significant
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How can I ________ money from my bank account to his? A. transfer B. transform C. transmit D. transplant
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They didn’t ________ the true meaning of what the boss had said, and thus their task almost completely failed. A. seize B. catch C. take D. grasp
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Pink clothes don’t suit her at all, yet she still likes to wear her pink overcoat. I think it’s absolutely a matter of her personal ________. A. hobby B. preference C. habit D. principle
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Few plants will ________ sudden changes in temperature. A. defend B. smooth C. tolerate D. oppose
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________ seems to be a strong competition in China for senior high students to enter college or university. A. It B. There C. What D. That
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“Freeze, you guy! ________, and I’ll shoot you.” an old man with a gun in hand shouted at me. A. If you go for one more step B. Going for one more step C. One more step D. You going for one more step
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— It’s burning hot today, isn’t it? — Yes. ________ yesterday. A. So was it B. So it was C. So is it D. So it is
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By nine o’clock, all the Olympic torch bearers had reached the top of Mount Qomolangma, ________ appeared a rare rainbow soon. A. that B. which C. from which D. above which
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I just wonder ________ that makes him so excited. A. why it does B. what he does C. how it is D. what it is
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The field research will take Joan and Paul about five months; it will be a long time ________ we meet them again. A. after B. before C. since D. when
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________ wants to stay in a hotel has to pay their own way. A. Anyone B. The one C. Whoever D. Who
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The village has developed a lot ________ we learned farming two years ago. A. when B. which C. that D. where
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— Who should be responsible for the accident? — The boss, not the workers. They just carry out the order ________. A. as told B. as are told C. as telling D. as they told
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— Did Jack come back early last night? — Yes. It was not yet eight o’clock ________ he arrived home. A. before B. when C. that D. until
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In 1971, readers around the world were astonished by some photographs which appeared in newspapers. Hidden deep in the rainforests of an island in the Philippines, was an ethnic (种族的) ___16___ called the Tasaday. Not until that moment did anyone have any ___17___ of these people. They didn’t have an agricultural economy; they hunted animals and __18___ fruit from the plants in the rainforest. They carried tools made of stone, lived in ___19__ and wore clothes made of leaves. Unknown until 1971, they 20 became world famous. After that, there were TV 21 and books about them; people said their simple lives showed that human beings could be good and kind if they were not 22 by modern life. Then after 1974 the region was closed by the government and the world 23 about them. In 1986, a Swiss journalist, Oswald Iten, decided to visit the Tasaday. The journey __24____ thick rainforests and across rivers was hard and dangerous. Mr. Iten was 25 killed by the soldiers, villagers and businessmen who wanted to take the wood from the rainforest. Finally, Mr. Iten 26 and found the caves of the Tasaday 27 . The people were living in nearby huts and they were all 28 jeans and T-shirts, not leaves. He thought that perhaps they were not an ethnic minority 29 . When he 30 to Switzerland, Mr. Iten wrote about the Tasaday people in the newspapers. He said he thought that they were just ordinary farmers, poor, but not 31 from anyone else. He believed that in 1971, the government told “the Tasaday” to 32 they were native people from thousands of years ago, so that tourists---and money---would start ___33 into the region. One group of experts said that they really were people who had no 34 with modern life before 1971; another group said they were just 35 the part. So who are these people, really? Perhaps we’ll never really be sure. 1. A. man B. group C. chief D. tradition 2. A. knowledge B. impression C. doubt D. fear 3.A. grew B. enjoyed C. collected D. stored 4. A. huts B. houses C. apartments D. caves 5. A. certainly B. suddenly C. absolutely D. privately 6. A. advertisements B. services C. stations D. programs 7.A. refused B. separated C. spoilt D. conquered 8.A. forgot B. knew C. talked D. thought 9.A. around B. through C. over D. along 10.A. once B. almost C. often D. even 11.A. arrived B. left C. hid D. began 12. A. dirty B. valueless C. accessible D. empty 13.A. making B. selling C. wearing D. designing 14.A. in all B. at all C. after all D. above all 15.A. returned B. went C. traveled D. drove 16.A. absent B. secure C. different D. free 17.A. agree B. pretend C. admit D. consider 18.A. looking B. falling C. turning D. pouring 19.A. contact B. competition C. agreement D. patience 20.A. learning B. forming C. acting D. missing
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A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves – the positive and negative effects are just as lasting. We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. But we really shouldn’t be, because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit. This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solves problems, and calm ourselves down. Beware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying, “Good job!” Words possess power because of their lasting effects. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid. Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem(自尊) and motive others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours. 1.The author argues in the first paragraph that ________. A．words will never hurt us at all B．words have lasting effects on us C．positive effects last longer than negative effects D．negative words last longer than positive effects 2.Why should we not feel embarrassed when talking to ourselves? A．Almost everybody has the habit of talking to oneself. B．It does harm to have “self-talk” when we are alone. C．Talking to ourselves helps us to solve all the problems. D．Talking to ourselves is believed to be good for our health. 3.The underlined phrase “give ourselves a pat on the back” in Paragraph 3 means _________. A．blame ourselves B．punish ourselves C．praise ourselves D．talk to ourselves 4.Which of the following statements would the author agree to? A．It is better to think twice before talking to others. B．It is impossible for unkind words to be forgotten. C．Words always possess long positive effects. D．Kind words are sometimes not needed at all.
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WASHINGTON – Barack Obama swept to victory as the first black president in the US history Tuesday night in an electoral college landslide that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself. "Change has come," he told a huge group of cheering supporters. In his first speech as victor, Obama catalogued the challenges ahead. "The greatest of a lifetime," he said, "two wars, a planet in danger, the worst financial crisis in a century." He added, "There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president, and we know that government can't solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face." The son of a black father from Kenya and a white mother from Kansas, the Democratic senator from Illinois sealed his historic triumph by defeating Republican Sen. John McCain in a string of wins in hard-fought battleground states -- Ohio, Florida, Virginia, Iowa and more. In his speech, Obama invoked (引用) the words of Lincoln and echoed John F. Kennedy. "So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism, of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in (努力投入) and work harder," he said. He and his running mate, Joseph Biden of Delaware, will take their oaths（宣誓）of office as president and vice president on Jan. 20, 2009. Obama will move into the Oval Office as leader of a country that is almost certainly in recession (不景气), and fighting two long wars, one in Iraq, the other in Afghanistan. Obama has said his first order of presidential business will be to tackle the economy. He has also pledged to withdraw most US combat troops from Iraq within 16 months. 1.What is special about Barack Obama, the newly-elected president of the United States? A. He has a black father and a white mother. B. He is the first black president in the US history. C. He defeated Republican Sen. John McCain easily. D. He will move into the White Palace on Jan. 20, 2009. 2.What Obama emphasized in his first speech were ________. A. dangers B. wars C. challenges D. financial problems 3.The first issue Obama will focus his attention on may probably be to ________. A. withdraw most US combat troops from Iraq B. care for environmental protection C. declare two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan D. deal with the problems of economy 4.According to the passage, Obama’s attitude toward the challenges he faces is ________. A. positive B. negative C. ambiguous D. worried
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It is true that shyness can be a disadvantage socially for those who suffer from it seriously. I mean real shyness, not somebody who is simply quiet. Quiet people could be shy, but on the other hand, they may just be observing because they are unsure of you or others in your company. They may be capable of being extrovert (性格外向的) and sociable, but on some particular occasions, they are quiet. I have learnt from my experience that those who observe and listen more and talk less can gain a position of strength. This means that even a very shy person, the type who is reluctant to talk in company (在交际场合) , especially new company, can become a strong person in just about anything they choose. Remember, knowledge is power, and a shy introvert (性格内向的人) is in a better position to gain knowledge than an extrovert. Introverted people can give great attention to learning, and as good listeners they can take in an enormous amount from others. Over time, people can come to respect them far more than the extrovert who speaks a lot. Usually about themselves. What does it take , then for a very shy person to be that successful person they have always wanted to be ? They may only need one more thing to push themselves on their way. They need to dare themselves to take the leap; and when they do , they will probably find all the knowledge they have gained over the years will help them on their way to the top in their chosen field. 1.What does the first paragraph mainly want to tell us? A. A person who is quiet may not be shy. B. A shy person may not be a calm one. C. Quiet people are usually doubtful. D. Shyness is sometimes a bad feature. 2.The underlined word “reluctant” in paragraph 2 probably means ________. A. lazy B. careful C. eager D. unwilling 3.According to the author, introverted people can be successful because they usually ________. A. have a strong will B. talk less and show off less C. learn more than extroverts D. have a good attitude to learning 4.It can be learned from the last paragraph that “one more thing” probably refers to ________. A. energy B. courage C. quietness D. knowledge
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Sports is not only physically challenging, but it can also mentally challenging. Criticism（批评）from coaches(trainers), parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create too much anxiety or stress for young athletes. Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological, and research has showed that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable. The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware(realize), at all times, that their feedback（反馈）to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents’ and coaches’ criticisms to heart and find a flaw（缺陷） in themselves. Coaches and parents should also be cautious(careful) that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In today’s youth sport setting, young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game, many parents and coaches focus on(pay more attention to) the outcome and find fault with youngsters’ performances. Positive reinforcement should be provided in spite of the outcome. Research shows that positive reinforcement motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress(pressure), which can lead to burnout. 1.According to the passage sport is positive for young people in that A. it can help them learn more about society B. it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselves C. it enables them to find flaws in themselves D. it can provide them with valuable experiences 2.According to the passage parents and coaches should A. help children to win every game B. pay more attention to letting children enjoy sports C. enable children to understand the positive aspect of sports D. train children to deal with stress 3. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is A. to persuade young children not to worry about criticism B. to emphasize the importance of positive reinforcement to children C. to discuss the skill of combing criticism with encouragement D. to teach young athletes how to avoid burnout
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单词拼写 根据所给句子和汉语注释或英文首字母拼写单词。（共10小题，每小题1分，计10分） 1. He had decided to settle p________ in France and never go back to his hometown any longer. 2.She wore a pair of sunglasses and had her hair cut, so she was almost beyond my r________. 3.Before l________, the Chinese people lived a hard life and hardly had any freedom. 4.It feels very cold today. It is reported that the temperature can reach m________ 20 ℃. 5. She has been o________ with housework the whole morning and has no time to prepare for the examination. 6.Sometimes your c________ can make you become stronger because you must try your best to defeat them. 7.The next day the young girl w________ what she said to the manager and said sorry to him. 8.She decided to be a ________（体贴的）wife after being married. 9. Going away to college has made me ________（自立）and self-confident. 10.Don’t be ________（武断）to make any decision, otherwise you’ll regret it.
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词组翻译 根据所给汉语补全词组，每空一词。（共10小题，每小题0.5分，计5分） 1. 坐落于 be ________ in 2.为了保卫 in ________ of 3.迎合，满足 ________ to 4.将…抛在一旁 put ________ 5.配备有 be ________ with 6.是…的缩写 be ________ for 7.追溯到 ________ back to 8.特别，尤其 in ________ 9. 与…相符 ________ to 10.被指控犯有…罪 be ________ with
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完成句子 根据所给汉语完成句子，每空一词。（共4小题，10个空，每空0.5，计5分） 1.他是我的朋友当中唯一与此事件有关联的。 He is the only one of my friends who ________ ________ this incident. 2.这个地区摆脱了空气污染真令人惊奇。 It’s really astonishing that this area was ________ ________ air pollution. 3.当一件事值得做的时候，你必须把它做好。 When something is ________ ________ being done, you must do it well. 4.就我而言，学习英语是一件再有趣不过的事情。 ________ ________ ________ I’m ________, there is nothing more interesting than learning English.
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任务型阅读 根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。（共10小题，每小题1分，计10分） 注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡相应题号的横线上。 Many people think a telephone is a necessity. But I think it is a pest (有害的事物) and a time waste. Very often you find it impossible to escape from it. If you have a telephone in your own house, you will admit that it tends to ring when you least want it to ring; when you are asleep, or in the middle of a meal or a conversation or when you are just going out, or when you are in your bath. Are you strong-minded enough to ignore it? You are not. You think there may be some important news or message for you. I can assure you that if a message is really important it will reach you sooner or later. Have you ever rushed crippling from the bath, or chewing from the table, or dazed from the bed, only to be told that you are a wrong number? But you will say, you need not have your name printed in the telephone directory, and you can have a telephone which is only usable for outgoing calls. Besides, you will say, isn’t it important to have a telephone in case of sudden emergency—illness, accident, or fire? Of course, you are right, but here in a thickly populated country like England one is seldom far from a telephone in case of dreadful necessity. I think perhaps I had better try to justify (证明是有理的) myself by trying to prove that what I like is good. I admit that in different circumstances—if I were a wealthy and powerful businessperson, for instance, or badly ill and had to lie in bed, I might find a telephone a necessity. But then if I were a taxi-driver I should find a car as necessity. Let me put it another way: there are two things for which the English seem to show particular talent: one is mechanical invention, the other literature. My own business happens to be with the use of words but I see I must now stop using them, for I have had just been handed a slip of paper to say that somebody is waiting to speak to me on the telephone. I think I had better answer it. After all, one never knows, it may be something important.
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在我们的生活和学习中，与人合作是非常重要的。请你根据下表中所提供的信息，写一篇题为 “Cooperate with others”的英文演讲稿。请写在答题纸相应横线上。
注意： 1．对所给要点，逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译。 2．词数150左右。 参考词汇：合作者 partner 高效地efficiently Good afternoon, everyone! The topic of my speech today is “Cooperate with others”. _______________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your listening!
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