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Jim was a young man in his early twenties who was studying to be a carpenter. He was a good worker, honest and worthy of trust, so his boss was pleased with him. As he was such a likable man and easy to deal with, he was popular with his workmates, too. They also made fun of him a great deal but he never got angry with them and would only laugh. But Jim's one great shortcoming was that he could never tell a lie, no matter how hard he tried, not even a little one. In fact, he was so honest and shy that he would blush even when he was telling the truth. He used to stand in front of the mirror and practise lying while looking himself in the eyes at the same time. But as soon as he saw his face starting to go red he had to look away. One morning, however, he didn't feel like going to work because he had been to a party the night before and it hadn't ended till the early hours of the morning. And so far the first time in his life he decided to take the day off. He rang his boss, pretending to be a woman. “I'm afraid Jim can't come to work today. He isn't feeling very well.” Poor Jim was thankful that his boss couldn't see him just at that moment because his hands were trembling and his face was bright red. “Thank you for letting me know,” said Mr. Woods, his boss, and then just as he was about to hang up, he said, “just a moment, madam, who's speaking?” “Oh!”he stammered(口吃的说）, going all out for making a voice like a woman, and cried in a voice: “This is my landlady speaking!” 1.According to the passage we know that Jim was a . A.skillful worker B.skillful carpenter C.being-trained carpenter D.researcher studying how to be a carpenter 2.What does the underlined word “blush”in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A.stammer B.look away C.go red D.feel hot 3.Why did Jim try to practise lying? A.To avoid being laughed at by his workmates. B.To overcome his shortcoming. C.To get his boss pleased with him. D.To get ready for asking for leave.
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A beautiful and rich lady always told her doctor that she showed no interest in anything. so the doctor called over an old woman named Mary. She cleaned the office floors. The doctor said to the rich lady, “All I want you to do is to listen to Mary's story.” Mary sat on a chair and told her story, “Well, my husband died of cancer and three months later my only son died in a car accident. I had nothing left. I couldn't sleep. I couldn't eat. I never smiled at anyone. I thought life meant nothing to me. I even thought of ending my own life. Then one evening a cat followed me home from work. I felt sorry for that cat. It was cold outside, so I decided to let it in. I gave it some milk, and it soon had it. Then it rubbed against my leg. and for the first time, I smiled. I even felt kind of happy. Then I stopped to think, if helping a cat could make me smile, maybe doing something for other people could make me happy as well. Every day I tried to do something nice for someone, even though I didn't know them. Now I can sleep and eat better than before. I've found what really makes me happy.” After the rich lady heard the story, she cried. She had everything that money could buy, but she lost the thing that money couldn't buy. 1.What did the rich lady think of her life? A.Wonderful. B.Interesting. C.Exciting. D.Boring. 2.Which of the following is TRUE about Mary? A.She often fell ill. B.She was rich and happy. C.She had an unlucky past. D.She never went to see a doctor. 3.What made Mary become happy and have hope for life? A.Feeding animals. B.Helping others. C.Talking to the rich lady. D.Working in the hospital.
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To us, it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a shade against the sun. Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, way back in the eleventh century B.C.. We know that the umbrella was also used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and power. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal people such as the kings or queens. In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrellas as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the middle ages in Europe, the use of the umbrella most disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it became a symbol of power. Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that the umbrellas for women began to be made in all kinds of colors. 1.Ancient people first used umbrellas as ______. A.a symbol of honor B.a symbol of power C.protection against the sun D.protection against the rain 2.According to the passage, the umbrella was probably first used in accident__________. A.Babylon B.China C.Egypt D.Rome 3.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A.The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life B.Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages C.The umbrellas for woman were made colorful in ancient times D.The style of the umbrella hasn’t changed a lot since it was invented 4.What is the passage mainly about? A.The sales of the umbrella B.The history and the use of the umbrella C.The invention of the umbrella D.The differences among umbrellas
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Proven Ways to Make a Good First Impression （印象） Want to be more memorable？ These tips will help you have a lasting connection with anyone you meet. Smile! People who smile tend to manage and sell more effectively， and raise happier children. Your facial expression is typically the first thing someone notices about you when they make a judgement. 1. Think about your purposes 2. Do you want to make a new friend？ Network？ Strike a business deal？ A clear set of purposes can help you figure out what kind of energy you want to give off during the interaction. Know what kind of information you want to share about yourself in each circumstance. Show great interest You can make a good first impression if you are excited and greatly interested in the person or people you are trying to connect with. 3. In doing so， you will have more in depth and more memorable conversations. 4. It is often said that actions speak louder than words. Going out of your way to do something kind or thoughtful， especially for someone you don't know well， can ensure that you make a lasting impression. 5. A.Pay attention to your words B.Make an effort to be thoughtful C.It's important to appear both happy and active. D.What are your goals in making this impression？ E.These are little things you can do to be nicer to anyone. F.Remembering someone's name and working it into a conversation goes a long way. G.Listen carefully， ask questions， and encourage others to talk about their experiences.
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At the end of my senior year of high school, I got a job working at a local coffee shop. I thought the job would be _______ and free of stress, and pictured myself pouring the best coffee, _______ delicious doughnuts(面包炸圈）, and becoming friends with _______ customers. I wasn't _______ the people with enormous orders, the women who _______ that the coffee was much too creamy, or the men who wanted their iced coffee remade again and again until they reached _______. I couldn't seem to _______ anyone. One a rainy day, one of my regular customers came in looking _______ . He said he felt like getting in bed, _______ the sheets up over his head, and staying there for a few years. I knew exactly how he felt. Before he left, I handed him a bag along with his iced coffee. He was ________ , since he hadn't ________ anything but coffee. I had given him his favorite type of doughnut. “It's on me.” I told him. “Have a nice day.” He smiled and ________ me, before heading back out into the ________. The next day, it is still raining. I spent my afternoon ________ of the window handing people their orders.I was completely wet and freezing cold. Worse, no one was tipping that day. Every time I looked into our empty tip jar, I grew more ________. In the evening, the ________ from the day before drove up to the window. He handed me a pink ________ and a note. The note read: Christine, Thanks for being so sweet, kind and ________ yesterday. It is so nice to meet someone who's genuinely nice. Please don't change your way! Have a great day! －Hank After that, whenever I felt depressed or ________ of coffee, I thought of Hank and his kindness. Then I would smile, hold my head up high, clear my ________ and ask politely, “How can I help you?” 1.A.hopeful B.meaningless C.enjoyable D.boring 2.A.getting B.eating C.cooking D.making 3.A.regular B.handsome C.rich D.kind 4.A.imaging B.expecting C.waiting D.insisting 5.A.praised B.complained C.realized D.thought 6.A.explanation B.guidance C.challenge D.perfection 7.A.improve B.move C.please D.annoy 8.A.angry B.happy C.excited D.upset 9.A.pulling B.cutting C.tearing D.using 10.A.worried B.surprised C.angry D.excited 11.A.ordered B.got C.wanted D.brought 12.A.helped B.praised C.admired D.thanked 13.A.road B.rain C.shop D.company 14.A.taking charge B.running across C.making use D.hanging out 15.A.depressed B.embarrassed C.frightened D.injured 16.A.old man B.adult C.teenager D.customer 17.A.pill B.coffee C.rose D.dessert 18.A.selfish B.thoughtful C.distant D.powerful 19.A.sick B.glad C.satisfied D.sorry 20.A.chest B.body C.throat D.hand
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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。 A new TV series in England, Away from it all,1. （ have) surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with young people across the country. Its success is 2. （ surprise) because the main character 3. the series is a shepherd, and the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people 4.live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today. There are also no stressful moments, busy offices or crowded 5. （ city). Away from it all is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories about people's 6. （ kind). The director of the TV series says that its success is 7. sign of teenagers suffering from stress. They say that 8. （ watch) Away from it all helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework 9. the troubles that fill the world today. They also say that it's a good sign of today's young people switching to happier TV series as it shows they would like a happier and 10. （ healthy) world.
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Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Have you ever been involved in animal rescue? This is what happened to the Winter the dolphin. Winter was found off the coast of Florida in December of 2005. She was just a few months old, alone, and caught in a crab trap. The ropes from the trap were wrapped tightly around her body. The fisherman who found her called for help, and the rescue team soon arrived. The ropes had cut off the blood circulation to her tail. She was badly hurt. Her rescuers didn't think she would survive. Hoping for a miracle and racing against time to save her, the rescuers transferred her to the ClearwaterMarine Aquarium in Florida. The doctors managed to save Winter, but sadly, not her tail. He tail flukes were too damaged and had to be removed so Winter could live. The little dolphin Winter survived against all odds, but she would never be able to swim normally without a tail. Thankfully the story doesn't end here. Winter was able to swim, but not very well. Because she didn't have a tail. She moved her body in a side-to-side motion like a shark. But doctors at the aquarium were worried that unconventional moment would hurt her spine. Kevin Carroll heard Winter's story and for thought, he would could help. He is a specialist who designs and provides prostheses for people. If he could help people, why not help a dolphin? He started working with Winter and came up with a solution for the new fluke and tail section Kevin designed a stretchy sleeve to fit winter's body and protect her skin. Then a tail made of silicone and plastic was made to tightly fit over the sleeve. Now winter can swim like other dolphins. And she is a great inspiration to people who struggle with their own injuries. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。 英国交换生Jim在给你的邮件中提到他对你校的学生社团非常感兴趣，计划下学期参加其中一个。他向你征询建议。请给他回邮件，内容包括： 1. 推荐的社团； 2. 推荐的理由； 3. 建议他做哪些准备。 注意：1. 词数不少于100； 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours faithfully, Li Hua
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