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Legend suggests that, in the late 16th century, Martin Luther (the founder of the Protestant religion) was the first to decorate an indoor tree with candles when he attempted to recreate the stars shining over a forest of evergreens. The first mention of decorated trees being taken indoors came in 1605 in Germany ---- a country with a long Christmas tree history! The trees were initially decorated with fruit and sweets together with handmade objects such as quilted snowflakes and stars. German Christmas Markets began to sell shaped gingerbreads and wax ornaments which people bought as souvenirs of the fair and took home to hang on their trees. Tinsel was also invented in Germany in about 1610. Up until fairly recently real silver was used, which was pulled into wafer thin strips by special machines. This was durable but tarnished quickly and many experiments took place to try and find an alternative - including a mix of lead and tin, which was too heavy and kept breaking. It was only in the mid 20th century that a viable alternative was found. Artificial trees were invented in the 1880's in a bid to try and stop some of the damage being caused to real trees due to people lopping the tip off large trees, thus preventing the trees from growing any further. It got so bad in Germany that laws had to be brought in to prevent people having more than one tree. 1.The best title for the passage may be “_______”. A.Martin Luther Was The First to Decorate an Indoor Tree B.The Origin of the Christmas Tree C.German Christmas Markets Began to Sell Shaped Gingerbreads D.Artificial Trees Were Invented in the 1880s 2.The following statements are not true EXCEPT that ______. A.in the late 6th century ,Martin Luther was the second to decorate an indoor tree with candles B.the first mention of decorated trees being taken outdoors came in 1605 in Germany C.German Christmas Markets began to buy shaped gingerbreads and wax ornaments D.artificial trees were invented in the 1880s in a bid to try and stop some of the damage being caused to real trees 3.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “Tinsel”? A.Silver products. B.Wood products. C.Iron products. D.Plastic products. 4.The writer intends to tell us ____in the last paragraph. A.Germans could buy more and more artificial trees if they want B.we use artificial trees because that will increase the damage caused to real trees C.the writer doesn’t like these artificial trees because he thinks they aren’t beautiful D.artificial trees were invented but German government made the law which limits the number of the trees
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We all know that theme parks are places to have fun and amuse ourselves, but among so many exciting rides there are also some dangers. Make sure you know what the safety standards are for all the attractions at the park. If you do that, you will be safe and have fun. Drink water. Believe it or not, dehydration—when your body doesn’t have enough water—is the commonest cause of injuries at theme parks. Drinking water while you are at the park is not enough. You must make sure that you drink enough water before your visit. Use your “common sense”. There are lots of people around, so make sure where your friends or family are. Also, if you are walking and want to stop, make sure nobody is walking behind you. First step aside, then look behind and if you aren’t in anybody’s way, then stop. It might sound exaggerated(夸张的), but crashes between people can cause accidents. Follow the instructions. The majority of theme parks have instructions for each ride. Some rides only allow people of a certain height. So make sure you are not too tall or too short before boarding any ride. Also, people with certain diseases or conditions are advised not to go on some rides. Do remember: If you are told not to go on a ride, then DON’T. Do not ride with a bad stomach or if you’ve just eaten. Rides can make you ill because of their violent changes of direction and your lunch may end up on someone else’s head: surely not a very pleasant experience. Have fun, relax, and be a little brave! Some rides might look scary but theme parks are very safe places. 1.What is the leading reason for injuries at theme parks? A.snow B.dehydration C.fire D.crashes 2.Which of the following will the author accept? A.Children should not play in theme parks. B.One shouldn’t eat anything before riding. C.One must always stay with his friends or family in theme parks. D.One must read the instructions before playing in theme parks. 3.According to the author,____. A.it doesn’t pay to go to theme parks B.men are more interested in theme parks than women C.people can have lots of fun in theme parks D.shy people should not go to theme parks
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A car needs gas to run and your body also needs food to work for you. Eating the right kind of food is very important. It can help your body grow strong to take care of what you eat. There are four main food groups altogether. The dairy group has food like milk, cheese and sour milk. The other three groups are the meat and fish group, the fruit and vegetable group, and the bread and rice group. Each meal should have at least one food from all four main groups. With all these food together, you will be given enough energy during the day. It is easy to get into bad eating habits. You may eat your breakfast in a hurry to get to school on time. Or you may not have time for a good lunch. It may seem easy to finish your supper with fish and chips all the time. But you will find yourself tired in these days and you cannot think quickly. Watching what you eat will help keep your body healthy and strong. It is also good to take some exercise. It will help you eat more if you take a walk or play games in the open air. Having a good eating habit with some exercise is the key to your health. 1.Which of the following diets do you think is the best one? A.Milk, bread, cabbage and beef. B.Eggs, tomatoes and chicken. C.Corn, fish, cream and pork. D.Rice, bean curd, apples, fish and chicken. 2.Which of the following is a good eating habit? A.Going to school without any breakfast. B.Eating fish and chips for supper all the time. C.Finishing your lunch in a very short time. D.Having at least one food from all four groups each meal. 3.In the passage the writer mainly tells us that _____. A.every person needs food to grow well B.right kind of food with exercise will keep you healthy C.taking exercise can keep your body strong D.enough energy helps people think more quickly
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Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers. Some years later, they____after having dinner together. They discussed the____they gave their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said, “I had a____house built for Mama.” The second said, “I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer（经销商）send a____to her.” The third said, “I built a beautiful____for Mama.” The fourth said, “You know____Mama loved reading poems and you know she can’t read any more because she can’t____very well. I met a____who had a parrot（鹦鹉）that can recite many poems. It took him 12 years to____it to speak and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years,____it is worth it.” On hearing that, the other brothers were____by his good thought. After the holidays their mother____her thank-you notes, which read: “Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to____the whole house. It’s a tiring job. Thanks anyway.” “Marvin, I am too old to____I stay home and have my foods delivered, so I’ll____use the car. The____was good, although not practical. Thanks.” “Michael, you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to____plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. I’ve almost____my hearing and I’m nearly blind. I won’t use it. Thank you all the same.” “Dearest Melvin, you were the____son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so____I liked it very much. Thank you.” 1.A.fought B.talked C.studied D.slept 2.A.gifts B.chances C.wishes D.challenges 3.A.warm B.big C.safe D.lonely 4.A.book B.bike C.car D.bag 5.A.station B.museum C.library D.theater 6.A.what B.how C.why D.when 7.A.listen B.feel C.see D.walk 8.A.nurse B.writer C.businessman D.lawyer 9.A.protect B.beat C.raise D.teach 10.A.but B.so C.unless D.although 11.A.treated B.impressed C.threatened D.hurt 12.A.sent out B.put up C.took out D.picked up 13.A.sell B.borrow C.clean D.visit 14.A.learn B.work C.exercise D.travel 15.A.never B.often C.regularly D.sometimes 16.A.future B.hobby C.idea D.program 17.A.create B.enjoy C.bring D.record 18.A.lost B.admired C.remained D.discovered 19.A.same B.last C.next D.only 20.A.strange B.unpleasant C.bitter D.delicious
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Finishing their shopping at the supermarket, a middle-aged couple found their new car1.(steal). They filed a report2.the police station and a detective drove them3.to the parking lot（停车场）to look for evidence. To their4.(amaze), the car had been returned and there was a note in it ,5. said: “I apologize for taking your car. My wife was having a baby and I had to send her to the hospital as soon as possible. Please forget the6.(convenient). There are two tickets7.tonight’s Rowan Atkinson concert.” Their faith in humanity restored(恢复). The couple attended8.concert. But9.they returned home, they immediately found that their house had been ransacked (洗劫). On the bathroom mirror was10.note: “I have to put my kid through college somehow, don’t I?”
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根据括号里的中英文提示用正确形式填空 1.Scientists have made many discoveries simply out of _______. (curious) 2.The new boss has tried to give the restaurant a friendlier _____.（氛围） 3.These scientists ______(puzzle) about how to solve the problems these years. 4.This room _______(measure) 5meters across and 8 meters in length. 5.As for his performance, he is a ____(失败者); but he succeeded as a singer. 6.His writing is good but his _____(speak) English is rather bad. 7.More than one student _____ (be) interested in such games. 8.I waited for my friends at the _______(入口) to the park. 9._______ (expose) to different cultures does a lot of good to children. 10.No one can get the ______ (admit) to the museum without a ticket.
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假定你是李华，你校英文报“外国文化”栏目拟刊登美国节日风俗和中学生生活的短文。请给美国朋友彼得写信约稿，要点如下： 1. 栏目介绍。 2. 稿件内容； 3. 稿件长度：约400词汇 4. 交稿日期：6月28日前天 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯的； 3. 开头语已为你写好。
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