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A beautiful woman took a plane on business. She found her seat and sat down next to a young man. The man was just thinking of making a few dollars on the plane. When he saw the woman, he got an idea. “Hey! Would you like to play a game?” he asked the woman. “No, thank you. I just want to take anap(打盹),” the woman answered. “It’s really easy. All you have to do is to answer the questions that I ask you. If you don’t know the answer, you give me five dollars. If I don’t know the answer to your question, then I’ll give you five dollars.” “No,” the woman still refused. “OK. If I don’t know the answer to your question, I’ll give you five hundred dollars. How about that?” the man said. Then the woman became interested and decided to join in the game. “OK. How many moons doesJupiter(木星) have?” asked the young man. The woman reached into her purse and took out a five-dollar bill. “What goes up the mountain with three legs and comes back with four?” the woman asked. Then the young man took out his computer and searched the Internet for an answer. Minutes later, the young man handed five hundred dollars to the woman. After a few hours, the young man really wanted to know the answer tothe question. So he asked the woman, “What is the answer to your question?” The woman reached into her purse and handed the young man a five-dollar bill. 1.Why did the man ask the woman to play a game? A.He wanted to show his kindness. B.He wanted to have a pleasant journey. C.He wanted to earn some money from it. D.He wanted to make friends with the woman. 2.How much did the woman get at the end of the story? A.$ 500. B.$ 5. C.$ 10. D.$ 490. 3.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A.The woman told the man the answer to her question. B.The woman gave the man’s money back to him. C.The woman asked the man another question. D.The woman didn’t know the answer, either. 4.We can learn from the story that the woman is ______. A.clever B.friendly C.polite D.honest
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On Saturday, millions of people around the world will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, which honors Patron Saint (or main religious figure) of Ireland. Communities across the United States will host parades (游行), parties, and other festivities to mark the occasion. This year, cities like Boston, New York, and Chicago have organized massive (大规模的) events celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. In New York City, hundreds of thousands of people will gather to watch the Saint Patrick’s Day parade — the nation’s largest. It is one of the most watched parades in the world. Last year, almost 2 million spectators(观众) and more than 150,000 participants (参与者) filled the streets. The parade, first held in 1776, is also one of the oldest. Chicago also throws a big celebration. Every year, the Chicago River, which crosses the city, glows (反光) green as event organizers dump about 40 pounds of fluorescence (荧光粉), a powerful dye (染料), into the water. Boston keeps its parade rolling for three hours or more. It is the nation’s second-largest parade. The city will also salute (致敬) one of its most famous former residents (居民), President John F. Kennedy, by opening the exhibit “A Journey Home: John F. Kennedy and Ireland,” at his official library. Patron Saint lived in Britain in the early fifth century, when it was still part of the Roman Empire (帝国). He was captured and sold into slavery (奴隶制) in Ireland when he was only 16. He eventually escaped slavery and turned to a life of religious devotion. He trained to become a minister (主教) and set out to spread Christianity throughout Ireland. After 30 years as a religious leader, Patrick died on March 17, 1461. Saint Patrick’s Day is always celebrated on March 17. In Ireland, it is an official holiday. 1.What’s the best title of the passage? A.History of Saint Patrick’s Day B.An Official Holiday in US C.The Largest Parade in the World D.Celebrations across the Country 2.What do you think is the official color of St. Patrick’s Day? A.Green. B.Red. C.Black. D.Yellow. 3.The last paragraph is mainly about _____. A.the cruel slave trade. B.Roman Empire’s contribution. C.activities during Saint Patrick’s Day D.Ireland’s Patron Saint 4.Which of the following is not correct according to the passage? A.Parade is a most important event to observe Saint Patrick’s Day. B.Saint Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday. C.Saluting the former president has become a main event on the occasion. D.The Saint Patrick’s Day parade has a history of over two centuries.
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As computers become all the more popular in China, Chinese people are increasingly relying on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes（笔画）of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand more. Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school(小学). And computer dependence is more wide-spread among university students. Almost all their assignments and essays are typed on a computer. All the students interviewed say they usually use a computer. It's faster and easier to correct if using a computer. And that's why computers are being applied more and more often to modern education. But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly, problems appear. "When I'm writing with a pen, I find I often can't remember how to write a character, though I feel I’m familiar with it." "I'm not in the mood(状态) to write when faced with a pen and paper." Many students don't feel this is something to worry about. Now that it's more convenient and efficient to write on a computer, why bother to handwrite? Many educators think differently. Shi Liwei , the headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said "Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic(审美的) value. But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value. All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost. And handwriting contains the writer's emotion. Through one's handwriting, people can get to know one's thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them" To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory(必修的)and in universities, some professors are asking students to hand in their homework and essays written by hand. 1.Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage? A.The Importance of Handwriting and Typing. B.To Type or To Hand Write C.Writing By Computer Will Replace Writing By Hand D.Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters. 2.The students interviewed prefer to write using a computer mainly because______. A.they are usually asked to e-mail their Homework and Essays B.they can correct the mistakes they make quickly and conveniently C.they find it not easy to remember how to write a character D.computers have become a trend and fashion in China. 3.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of the advantages of handwriting? A.Handwriting contains the writer's emotion. B.The writer’s thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting, C.Handwriting can impress people well and build one’s self-confidence D.Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value. 4.The underlined expression “taking stock in”(Paragraph 4) probably means_____. A.getting bored with B.getting dependent on C.becoming crazy about D.getting curious about
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No one can change the weather. Nobody can control the weather. But if we read correctly the signs around us, we can tell what the more important changes in the weather will be. This way of telling what the weather will be like on the following day or two is called weather forecasting. For many centuries and in all countries, people have studied the weather and tried to make weather forecasting. Rings around the sun are a sign of coming rain. Many people feel in their bones the coming of wet weather, their joints(关节) hurt. Some birds fly high if fine weather is coming, but they fly near the ground if rainy or stormy weather is on the way. It is probably because the insects which they are hunting fly low. If you see a rainbow during rainy weather, this is a sign that the weather will become clear and fine. If the stars twinkle clearly at night, then fine weather will continue. If a fog appears in the morning just above a river, then the day will be warm. If the sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine. If a rainbow appears in the morning, rainy weather will probably come. Most of the above sayings have been made by the people who have used their eyes and brains to make weather forecasting. 1.People’s joints ache ______. A.is a sign of coming rain B.without any reason C.because they are ill D.because of the insects 2.The birds fly high and the stars twinkle clearly is a sign that the weather will ______. A.be warm B.be rainy C.become clear and fine D.be cold 3.We must ______ to make weather forecasting. A.use our eyes and brains B.study the weather hard C.read correctly the signs D.All of the above
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation(辐射) that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation. 1.Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation.2. It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate(辐射过滤板) in front of your computer’s screen. Make sure to avoid putting any mental substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. 3. The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa. You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti near your computer to prevent radiation. Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer.4.Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation. 5. Old computer in general, has one to two times more radiation released than the new one within the same distance. A.And adjust the brightness of your computer screen. B.Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself. C.And adjust the sound level on your computer. D.The most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly. E.The simple way is by drinking 2 or 3 cups of green tea every day. F.If possible, purchase a new computer instead of using an old model computer. G.It also helps keep our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.
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A true apology is more than just acknowledgement (承认) of a mistake. It’s recognition that something you’ve said or _______ has damaged a relationship — and that you _______ enough about that relationship to want it _______. It’s never _______ to acknowledge you are in the wrong. Being human, we all need the art of apology. Look back and think how _______ you’ve judged roughly (草率), said _______ things, pushed yourself _______at the expense (以某人受损为前提) of a friend . Some deep thought in us knows that when _______ a small mistake has been made, your _______ will stay out of balance until the mistake is acknowledged and your regret is ________. I remember a doctor friend , ________ me about a man who came to him with ________illnesses: headache, insomnia (失眠), stomachaches and so on. No physical ________ could be found. Finally the doctor said to the man, “________you tell me what’s on your conscience (良心), I can’t help you.” After a short silence, the man told the doctor that he ________ all the money that his father gave to his brother, who was ________. His father had died, so only he himself knew the matter. The old doctor made the man write to his brother making an ________ and enclosing (附寄) a ________. In the post office , the man dropped the letter into the mail box . As the letter disappeared , the man ________ into tears. “Thank you, doctor ,” he said , “I think I’m all right now.” And he ________. 1.A.done B.thought C.announced D.expected 2.A.lost B.care C.advise D.heard 3.A.built B.formed C.repaired D.damaged 4.A.difficult B.easy C.foolish D.shy 5.A.long B.often C.much D.soon 6.A.unusual B.harmful C.precious D.unkind 7.A.ahead B.away C.down D.off 8.A.still B.even C.only D.such 9.A.sense B.brain C.weight D.feeling 10.A.shown B.explained C.offered D.expressed 11.A.asking B.telling C.requiring D.setting 12.A.strange B.serious C.various D.much 13.A.signs B.reason C.cause D.marks 14.A.Whenever B.Unless C.Suppose D.Although 15.A.stole B.accepted C.seized D.wasted 16.A.mad B.lost C.abroad D.dead 17.A.order B.excuse C.agreement D.apology 18.A.note B.card C.check D.photo 19.A.joyed B.burst C.laughed D.cried 20.A.should B.did C.had D.was
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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。 One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about1. (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop,2. some of them looked very anxious and3. (disappoint).When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next4. the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike5. (catch) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused6. (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still ,the boy kept7. (ride).He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked,“8. anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?”A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh dear! It’s9. (I).” She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully. Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers10. (sudden) became friendly to one another.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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(Λ)，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。 Today is Sunday, I have been studying all day long. At the morning, I had a dry breakfast. We have no water to drink because the water supply had cut off. The water come back in the evening. I did math then. I didn't stop after 12 o'clock. After a short lunch I had the break. Then I went to my Sunday English Class. After a long and tired class for more than two hours, I got to home. Some work had been done but some hadn't. I must review all my subject such as the Sciences, the Humanities, which include Chinese, English, Politics and History as well. That's terribly! Especially when there was no water.
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假设你们班将召开一次“friendship”为话题的班会，请你结合现实，谈一下自己关于友谊的理解，以树立正确的友谊观念，创造良好班风。参考要点如下： 1. 友谊的重要性； 2. 对友谊的错误理【解析】 3. 正确的友谊观念：热爱集体，互相帮助，共同进步。 要求：词数100左右 注意：字数不够、字迹潦草、卷面不整洁，从作文总分中各扣1分。 开头已经给出： Dear Classmates, I think it is very necessary for us to talk about friendship at the meeting today. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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