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Want to choose an English novel to enjoy? Here are four popular books sold on the website of Amazon, with formats and editions of kindle, hardcover, or paperback.
1.What is the ASIN number of the book manly telling family stories? A. B01N7L0WCA B. B000W4RFBQ C. B009XIXVU6 D. B00N6IRDGW 2.Who probably intended his or her book to encourage women to face challenges bravely? A. Sue Monk Kidd B. Khaled Hosseini C. Emily Walters D. L. J. Taylor 3.Which book might be the best choice if Lucy is interested in adventurous and romantic stories? A. And the Mountains Echoed B. The Handsome Enemy C. The Invention of Wings D. The Secret Life of Bees 4.What do we know about Just Dreams? A. The heroine defends the government bravely in the case but is faced with danger. B. This book is one of the series of A Thousand Splendid Suns. C. The film adapted from the book is very successful. D. It may be thrilling to read the book.
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When I was a freshman, on Christmas break I went home and looked through the bags of clothes Mom intended to give away. I took a baggy red shirt, for I needed something to wear in art class. Mom was surprised. She wore that when she was pregnant with my younger brother. The red shirt became a part of my college wardrobe. After graduation, I wore the shirt the day I moved into my new apartment and on Saturday morning when I cleaned. When I became pregnant, I wore the red shirt during big-belly days. I missed Mom and the rest of my family. But that shirt helped. I smiled, remembering that Mother had worn it when she was pregnant, 15 years earlier. That Christmas, thinking of the warm feelings the shirt had given me, I wrapped it in holiday paper and sent it to Mom. When Mom wrote to thank me for her “real” gift, she said the red shirt was lovely. She never mentioned it again. The next year, when my husband and I moved the kitchen table, I noticed something red taped to its bottom. It was the shirt! And so the pattern was set. On our next visit home, I secretly placed the shirt under Mom and Dad’s mattress. Two years passed before I discovered it under the base of our living-room floor lamp. The red shirt was just what I needed now while refinishing furniture. The walnut stains added character. Years later, my husband and I divorced. With my three children, I prepared to move back to Illinois, depressed. Suddenly I saw the stained red shirt. I smiled. After unpacking in our new home I visited her, and I hid it in her bottom dresser drawer. Meanwhile, I found a good job at a radio station. A year later I discovered the red shirt hidden in a rag bag in my cleaning closet. The shirt was Mother’s final gift. Mother died three months later. I was tempted to send the red shirt, faded but in decent shape, with her to her grave. But I’m glad I didn’t, my older daughter is in college now, majoring in art. And every art student needs a baggy red shirt to wear to art class. 1.Where did the author get the shirt for the first time? A. In unwanted bags of clothes. B. In art class in college. C. In her college wardrobe. D. In the kitchen. 2.How did the shirt help the author? A. The shirt made her find a good job at a radio station. B. The shirt relieved homesickness from the author. C. The shirt was the only clothes that the author had for art class. D. The shirt was the cheapest gift to give to her Mom for Christmas. 3.What does the underlined phrase “the pattern” refer to in the text? A. Visiting the parents regularly. B. Often tapping something to the bottom of the table. C. Moving the kitchen table regularly. D. Secretly giving and receiving the shirt. 4.What is the important reason for the author’s valuing the shirt so much? A. That her daughter needs it in art class. B. That it symbolizes mother’s love. C. That it is still in decent shape though faded. D. That it is from her dead Mom.
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A schoolgirl saved her father’s life by kicking him in the chest after he suffered a serious allergic reaction which stopped his heart. Izzy, nine, restarted father Colm’s heart by stamping(踩) on his chest after he fell down at home and stopped breathing. Izzy’s mother, Debbie, immediately called 999, but Izzy knew doctors would never arrive in time to save her father, so decided to use CPR. However, she quickly discovered her arms weren’t strong enough, so she stamped on her father’s chest instead. Debbie then took over with some more conventional chest compressions until the ambulance arrived. Izzy, who has been given a bravery award by her school, said: “I just kicked him really hard. My mum taught me CPR but I knew I wasn’t strong enough to use hands. I was quite scared. The doctor said I might as well be a doctor or a nurse. My mum said that Dad was going to hospital with a big footprint on his chest.” “She’s a little star,” said Debbie. “I was really upset, but Izzy just took over. I just can’t believe what she did. I really think all children should be taught first aid. Izzy did CPR, then the doctor turned up. Colm had to have more treatment on the way to the hospital and we’ve got to see an expert.” Truck driver Colm, 35, suffered a mystery allergic reaction on Saturday and was taken to hospital, but was sent home only for it to happen again the next day. The second attack was so serious that his airway swelled, preventing him from breathing, his blood pressure dropped suddenly, and his heart stopped for a moment. He has now made a full recovery from his suffering. 1.Izzy kicked her father in the chest _________. A. to express her helplessness B. to practise CPR on him C. to restart his heart D. to keep him awake 2.What’s the right order of the events? ①Izzy kicked Colm. ②Debbie called 999. ③Izzy learned CPR. ④Colm’s heart stopped. A. ③①②④ B. ④②③① C. ④③①② D. ③④②① 3.What does Paragraph 8 mainly talk about? A. What caused Colm’s allergy. B. Colm’s present condition. C. What Colm suffered. D. Symptoms of Colm’s allergic reaction. 4.Why does the author write the news? A. To report a 9-year-old girl’s brave act. B. To prove the importance of CPR. C. To describe a serious accident. D. To call people’s attention to allergic reaction.
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Birds have been observed to sleep while in flight for the first time ever. Because of some flights that can often last several days, weeks, or even longer, some sea birds have long been thought of being able to fall fully asleep while “on the wing”, though it was not proven. Now researchers say they have evidence which shows birds can sleep in flight. Scientists from Max Planck Institute used a sample of 15 adult female frigate birds (军舰鸟) to test the sleep patterns. Each bird had a small electroencephalogram (EEG脑电图) sensor fitted to record changes in the animals’ brain activity as they flew for up to 10 days and over 3,000 kilometres. The readings showed that during flight the birds could sleep using one hemisphere of the brain, or both together. It was known that frigate birds could sleep with one “half” of the brain, which allows them to keep one eye open and “connected” to the awake half. According to the research, it is sleeping technique used by birds for finding directions. “Frigatebirds sleep mostly while circling in rising air and keep the eye connected to the awake hemisphere facing the direction of flight, suggesting that they watch where they are going,” says the study. Despite the ability to fall “fully” asleep, the birds were found to do it less in the air compared to one land. They slept “very little and less deeply while in flight. This suggests that though it is possible, falling totally asleep is not very good during flight which will need the bird’s attention. The researchers said the short sleep could be serving as “power naps” to keep the birds going until they return to land. Further study could help us understand why lack of sleep affects humans so badly. 1.The phrase “on the wing” in the first paragraph may mean __________. A. flying. B. fighting. C. sleeping. D. thinking. 2.How do the sleeping birds find the directions? A. They sleep less when they are circling in rising air. B. They keep one eye connected to the awake part. C. They pay special attention to the way. D. They have a good sleep before they start flying. 3.What is the best title of the text? A. A Study on Birds in Flight B. Flying Birds’ Brain Activity C. Birds Can Sleep in Flight D. Sleep With Half of the Brain
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Do you still remember the haze (雾霾) in the winter? So many people got terribly ill during or after the haze. 1.Here is advice for you to protect yourself in hazy weather. Spend less time outdoors. This is the most effective way for self-protection in such bad weather. With PM 2.5 increasing 103mg per cubic meter, residents will risk a 2.29% increase of death, which experts found out in 2013. If you have to get out, avoid riding bicycles. 2. Close your windows. Experts advise residents to avoid opening windows at home if you have to, avoid the time when smog is at its densest (浓的) 3. Besides, you can keep plants with broad leaves at home to absorb dusk, and use air purifiers. Smoke less. 4. In hazy weather, smoking would be even more harmful. Smokers are advise to keep their distance from cigarettes before the weather gets better. 5. For example, wear special masks outside to avoid breathing in PM2.5. Then take off your coat after getting indoors and keep it away from your other clean clothes. Don’t forget to wash your face, rinse your mouth, and clean your nasal cavity (鼻腔) to clean the particulate matters(颗粒物) that fall on you. Last but not least, keep off stimulating foods. A. Pay attention to other daily things. B. Wear masks. C. That’s because haze does harm to the health of people. D. Also avoid rush hours, when pollutants will be denser. E. For residents who use air-conditioner, make sure your apartment has enough oxygen indoors. F. Take more fruits and vegetables instead, which are good for lung, spleen and kidney. G. Cigarettes could cause more particulate matters, which are included in PM 2.5.
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A little boy invited his mother to attend his school’s first teacher-parent meeting. To the little boy’s ______, she said she would go. This _______be the first time that his classmates and teacher ______ his mother and he felt ______ of her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar that _______ nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to _______ why or how she got the scar. At the meeting, the people were ______by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother ______ the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed and ______ himself from everyone. He did, however, get within _______ of a conversation between his mother and his teacher. The teacher asked _______,“How did you get the scar on your face?” The mother replied, “ _______ my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was ______ afraid to go in because the fire was _______, so I went in. As I was running towards his bed, I saw a long piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked _______ but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us.” She _______ the burned side of her face. “This scar will be_______, but to this day, I have never________what I did.” At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and felt a great _______ of the sacrifice that his mother had made for him. He held her hand _______ for the rest of the day. 1.A. enjoyment B. excitement C. surprise D. disappointment 2.A. could B. would C. should D. must 3.A. noticed B. greeted C. met D. accepted 4.A. ashamed B. sick C. afraid D. tired 5.A. included B. covered C. passed D. shaded 6.A. think about B. talk about C. care about D. hear about 7.A. surprised B. impressed C. excited D. comforted 8.A. in spite of B. by means of C. by way of D. in sight of 9.A. separated B. protected C. hid D. escaped 10.A. understanding B. reminding C. learning D. hearing 11.A. nervously B. seriously C. carefully D. anxiously 12.A. When B. As C. Since D. While 13.A. so B. too C. quite D. much 14.A. in control B. under control C. out of control D. over control 15.A. helpless B. hopeless C. useless D. senseless 16.A. touched B. showed C. wiped D. pointed 17.A. ugly B. serious C. lasting D. frightening 18.A. forgot B. regretted C. considered D. recognized 19.A. sense B. honor C. happiness D. pride 20.A. quietly B. slightly C. suddenly D. tightly
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Jonny: Hey! I’m just practicing Tai Chi(太极). Would you like to join me? Peter: I know nothing about it. Is it difficult? Jonny: It seems easy, but you need a lot of practice. You just follow me like this. Peter: OK. Don’t laugh 1. me. I may look funny. Jonny: Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally and 2.(soft). Try to keep your body straight. Move slowly, then be sure to keep your balance and don’t let your body shake. Peter: I cannot control my body well. My legs become 3.(pain). Jonny: Keep 4.(hold) your position for a while. It helps develop your strength and flexibility. Raise your leg and let 5. stay in the air for seconds. Peter: I feel my legs shaking. I cannot do this any longer. Jonny: Be patient! Tai Chi 6.(call) “shadow boxing” in English. It asks you to act like water: to be flexible as well 7. strong. In real competition, a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the competitor and uses this energy to fight back. The 8.(hard) you try to beat him, the more likely you will get hit. He controls you! Peter: Unbelievable! Oh...,9. you don't mind, I'll stop and take a deep10. (breathe).
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文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^ )，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。 修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。 Recently, a famous basketball player has caused public angry by writing on the Great Wall. In the fact, this happens in many place of interest. I had some suggestions to solve this problem. First, make more posters to inform the public the damage of graffiti (涂鸦). Besides, punishments, such as a fine, is necessary to tourists with so bad behaviors. Also, I think it’s helpfully to put up some boards along the tourist attractions that tourists can leave messages. I’m sure with our efforts, more and more people will become concerning about protecting cultural relics.
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假设你是李华，明天就是你的生日了，而且高考很快就要到了，你有很多话想对父母说。请你以书信的形式按照以下要点给父母写一封信。 词数：100-120 写作要点：1.感恩父母；2.对父母的期望；3.自己学习、人生的打算。 Dear Mom and Dad, Tomorrow is my birthday and the annual college entrance examination is around the corner. On this special day, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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