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I failed in the spoken examination last term and only then _______ the importance of practicing speaking English. A. I had realized B. had I realized C. I did realize D. did I realize
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—He was downloading reading materials from a website when the computer crashed. —_______ that he looked a little upset. A. No doubt B. No use C. No wonder D. No problem
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Whitney Houston was confirmed dead in her LA hotel room, _____ a tragic(悲剧的) end to the world’s most popular singer. A. marked B. to mark C. having marked D. marking
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To our relief, Xiaodan as well as the other children who ______ no parents ______ good care of in the welfare institute. A. have; is being taken B. has; are being taken C. has; is being taken D. have; are being taken
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_______ in a poor family made Yuan Longping determined to solve the hunger problem in China when he was still young. A. Bringing up B. Being brought up C. Having brought up D. Brought up
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—I think the whole class is going on a field trip next Friday. —I’m not sure. ____________ has paid the transportation fee. A. Not everyone B. No one C. None of them D. Neither of us
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Mrs. Obama introduced the Let’s Move _______ yesterday. Its goal is to reduce children obesity(肥胖) today and in the future. A. challenge B. battle C. campaign D. behavior
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__________ her son for half a month, Marcia decided to leave for Texas with the hope of finding him. A. Not heard from B. Having not heard from C. Not to hear from D. Not having heard from
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According to the statistics, listening to loud music at rock concerts ______ hearing loss in some teenagers in the past 2 decades. A. have caused B. caused C. had caused D. has caused
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One way to ______ species under threat of extinction is to remove them to zoos and parks and feed them there. A. reserve B. prevent C. preserve D. reduce
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Researches show that the taller you are, the more _______ you are to suffer back pain. A. likely B. possible C. perhaps D. probable
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What impressed me in Greece was that the oceans _______ the islands were deep blue and many cities lay on the bay. A. surrounding B. being surrounded C. surrounded D. surround
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It seems that living green is ______ easy and cheap. A small step can be rewarded with long-term benefits. A. astonishingly B. exactly C. fortunately D. hardly
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-- Not knowing what style of iPad to choose, _______. A. some advice was given to Liming B. Liming had to consult his IT teacher C. so Liming had to consult his IT teacher D. Liming’s IT teacher gave him some advice
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When traveling abroad, we should ______ learn more about local customs so as to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding during communication. A. in general B. on purpose C. in particular D. in all
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A farmer had some puppies（小狗）to 36 . He painted a sign advertising the puppies and 37__ nailing （钉）it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, a little boy came to him. “Mister,” he said, “I want to buy one of your puppies.” “Well,” said the farmer, as he 38 the sweat off his face, “these puppies come from fine parents and cost 39 money. Do you have enough money?” The boy 40 his head for a moment. Then reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of 41 and held it up to the farmer. “I’ve got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?” “Sure,” said the farmer. And with that he 42 a whistle (口哨声), “Here, Dolly!” he called. 43 from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly 44 by four little balls of fur. The little boy’ eyes danced with delight. As the dogs made their 45 to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse. 46 another little ball appeared; this one noticeably smaller. Then in a somewhat 47 manner the little pup began hobbling（蹒跚） toward the others, doing its best to 48 . “I want that one,” the little boy said, 49 to the smallest one. The farmer said, “Son, you don’t want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you 50 these other dogs would.” With that the little boy 51 back from the fence, and began 52 up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he exposed a steel support running down both sides of his leg 53 itself to a specially made 54 . Looking back up at the farmer, he said, “You see sir, I don't 55 too well myself, and he will need someone who understands.” 1.A. sell B. buy C. raise D. drive 2.A. set off B. set out C. set about D. set up 3.A. wiped B. removed C. settled D. drove 4.A. a number of B. quite a few C. a great deal of D. only a little 5.A. raised B. buried C. dropped D. shook 6.A. change B. price C. treasure D. wallet 7.A. made out B. put away C. gave away D. let out 8.A. In B. Away C. Out D. Up 9.A. equipped B. protected C. attacked D. followed 10.A. way B. direction C. path D. struggle 11.A. Rapidly B. Slowly C. Suddenly D. Simply 12.A. curious B. foolish C. ordinary D. active 13.A. catch up B. keep up C. put up D. make up 14.A. staring B. pointing C. greeting D. devoting 15.A. while B. as C. that D. what 16.A. stepped B. escaped C. went D. kept 17.A. pushing B. forcing C. rolling D. tearing 18.A. attaching B. attached C. being attached D. to attach 19.A. leg B. stick C. shoe D. foot 20.A. walk B. run C. live D. go
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There are some topics that readers never grow bored with, and the search for a suitable partner（伴侣） is one of them. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, first published in 1813, tells the story of five young women, all of whom are looking for a husband. In order to fully understand the novel, the readers must know that at the time when Jane Austen was writing, if a family was not rich, the daughters needed to marry well in order to live a comfortable, independent life. That is the reason why Mrs. Bennet, the mother of the five girls, is so eager to have her daughters married. The heroine of the story is Elizabeth Bennet, and as in all good romantic novels, she and Darcy, the man she finally marries, remain separate until the very end of the story. The wealthy Darcy is a proud, unsociable man, and when Elizabeth hears that he has insulted both her and her family, she dislikes him very much. Poor Darcy then falls head over heels in love with Elizabeth, and has to work terribly hard to persuade her to change her mind about him. He succeeds of course, and they live happily ever after. Set at the turn of the 19th century, the novel is still attractive to modern readers. It has become one of the most popular novels and receives great attention from literary scholars（学者）.Modern interest in the book has resulted in a number of dramatic（戏剧的）and a lot of novels and stories modeling after Austen’s memorable characters or themes. To date, the book has sold some 20 million copies worldwide. Jane Austen is rightly famous for her style. Her sentences have a wonderful rhythm（韵律）, and she makes such clever, true comments about people. It is not surprising that Pride and Prejudice has lasted. 1.In the 19th century, a poor girl in Britain was often encouraged to . A. master the skills of writing B. marry the one she loved C. obey her parents D. change her life by marrying rich 2.The underlined word “insulted” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to . A. treated warmly B. paid no attention to C. had mercy on D. said something rude about 3.What do we know about Elizabeth and Darcy? A. They’ve experienced ups and downs but get married in the end. B. They both come from poor families and wish to marry rich. C. They get separated from each other shortly after being married. D. Darcy falls over and gets hurt but Elizabeth still loves him. 4.According to the passage, Pride and Prejudice _________. A. was first published in 1813 and sold 20 million copies soon B. tells a sad love story which moves generations of readers C. inspired many other novels and many plays have been produced based on it. D. is set at the turn of the 19th century and not well received worldwide
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Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? Try some of these places. ·Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids’interest. Many offer workshops（作坊）for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts. ·Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up. ·Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find. ·Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They’ll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums. 1.If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit . A. a Youtheater B. an art museum C. a natural history museum D. a hands-on science museum 2.What can kids do at a Youtheater? A. Look at rock collections. B. See dinosaur models. C. Watch puppet making. D. Give performances. 3.What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph? A. Science games designed by kids. B. Learning science by doing things. C. A show of kids’ science work. D. Reading science books. 4.Where does this text probably come from? A. A science textbook. B. A tourist map. C. A museum guide. D. A news report.
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Facial expressions carry meaning that is determined by situations and relationships. For example, in American culture the smile is in general an expression of pleasure. Yet it also has other uses. A woman’s smile at a police officer does not carry the same meaning as the smile she gives to a young child. A smile may show love or politeness. It can also hide true feelings. For example, many people in Russia consider smiling at strangers in public to be unusual and even improper. Yet many Americans smile freely at strangers in public places (although this is less common in big cities). Some Russians believe that Americans smile in the wrong places; some Americans believe that Russians don’t smile enough. In Southeast Asian culture, a smile is frequently used to cover painful feelings. Vietnamese people may tell a sad story but end the story with a smile. Our faces show emotions (情感), but we should not attempt（尝试）to “read” people from another culture as we would “read” someone from our own culture. The fact that members of one culture do not express their emotions as openly as do members of another does not mean that they do not experience emotions. Rather, there are cultural differences in the amount of facial expressions permitted. For example, in public and in formal situations many Japanese do not show their emotions as freely as Americans do. When with friends, Japanese and Americans seem to show their emotions similarly. It is difficult to conclude about Americans and facial expressiveness because of personal and cultural differences in the United States. People from certain cultural backgrounds in the United States seem to be more facially expressive than others. The key is to try not to judge people whose ways of showing emotion are different. If we judge according to our own cultural habits, we may make the mistake of “reading” the other person incorrectly. 1.What does the smile usually mean in the U.S.? A. Love. B. Politeness. C. Joy. D. Thankfulness. 2.The author mentions the smile of the Vietnamese to prove that smile can ___ . A. show friendliness to strangers B. be used to hide true feelings C. be used in the wrong places D. show personal habits 3.What should we do before attempting to “read” people? A. Learn about their relations with others. B. Understand their cultural backgrounds. C. Find out about their past experience. D. Figure out what they will do next. 4.What would be the best title for the test? A. Cultural Differences B. Smiles and Relationship C. Facial Expressiveness D. Habits and Emotions
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“If you talk to the plants, they will grow faster and the effect is even better if you’re a woman.” Researchers at Royal Horticultural Society carried out an experiment to find that the voice of a woman gardener makes plants grow faster. The experiment lasted a month and by the end of the study scientists managed to discover that tomato plants grew up two inches taller when women gardeners talked to them instead of male. Sarah Darwin was the one making the plants the best growth. Her voice was the most “inspiring” for plants than those of nine other gardeners when reading a passage from The Origin of Species. The great-great-granddaughter of the famous botanist （植物学家）Charles Darwin found that her plant grew about two inches taller than the plant of the best male gardener. Colin Crosbie, Garden Superintendent at RHS, said that the finding cannot yet be explained.He says that women have a greater range of pitch and tone（音高和音色）which might have a certain effect on the sound waves that reach the plant. “Sound waves are an environmental effect just like rain or light ,”said Mr Grosbie. The study began in April at RHS Garden Wisley in Survey. Scientists started with open auditions(听力) for the people who were asked to record passages from John Wyndham's The Day of the Triffids, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer's Night Dream and Darwin's The Origin of Species. Afterwards researchers selected a number of different voices and played them to 10 tomato plants during a period of a month. Each plant had headphones connected to it. Through the headphones the sound waves could hit the plants. It was discovered that plants that “listened” to female voices grew taller by an inch in comparison to plants that heard male voices. 1.What does the passage talk about? A. Plants enjoy men’s voices than women’s. B. A science experiment in a museum. C. Voice’s influence on plant growing. D. Strange findings at Royal Horticultural Society. 2.What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 mean? A. Plants need sound as well as rain and light. B. Sound is basic for the plant to grow. C. Sound has a good effect as rain or light does. D. Plants can’t live without sound, rain or light. 3.What can we learn from the passage? A. The experiment ended in May. B. Scientist can explain the findings clearly. C. Plants enjoy listening to the passages from famous works. D. The findings are of great importance to human beings.
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根据上下文及给出首字母或汉语意思的词填写单词。 1.Following this visit the First Lady will d__________ a speech to students at a local school. 2.When visiting the US, Xi Jinping called for them to _____(尊重) China’s development path. 3.Grandfather gets quite c__________ sometimes, and doesn't even know what day it is. 4.Not c__________ to stay at home, she set off to see the world at the age of 16. 5.Some people witnessed the attack but nobody came to her d________（防卫）. 6.Admission is free to all ticket holders and there is no need to book in ___________. 7.When the kitchen is finished I'm going to f__________ my attention on the garden. 8.I couldn't hear what they were saying because they were____________. 9.I think he feels a lot of _____(愤怒)towards his father who treated him very badly as a child. 10.Do you want your hair at the back to be the same __________(长) as the sids?
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根据句意选出合适的动词或词组，用其适当的形式完成句子
1.Ted looked up briefly, and then ___________with what he was doing. 2.Memories that she would rather forget came ___________. 3.This picture was taken a long time ago. I wonder if you can ___________ my father. 4.These exercises are good for ___________ leg strength. 5.It was foolish of him ____________ his notes during that important test, and as a result, he got punished. 6.When they got to the concert they ___________because they didn't have a ticket. 7.In the springtime, everything ___________ again. 8.His bad health has prevented him from ___________ effectively in recent weeks. 9.The death of Yue Yue shocked the nation and ___________ much soul searching(深刻反省) about people’s willingness to help others. 10.Obama’s financial plan ___________ to improve the current economic situation．
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1._____________________, the UN has more tools in the battle to ______________. 多亏了他的研究，联合国在使世界摆脱饥饿的战斗中有了更多的办法。 2.This character was _______________ but was loved for his optimism and determination to ___________________. 这个角色是个社会生活中的失败者，但他的乐观精神和战胜困难的决心都使他受到人们的喜爱。 3.Tony ______________ Julia, touched her shoulder and ___________________. 加西亚先生走近史密斯女士，摸了摸她的肩，亲了亲她的脸。 4.There are ______________ theme parks, with a different park for almost everything. ___________________________, there is a theme park for you! 主题公园有不同的种类，不同的公园有不同的主题。不论你喜欢哪一个，喜欢什么 总会有适合你的主题公园。 5.She ____________ that wild animals ___________________ and not used for entertainment or advertisements. 她主张野生动物应该留在野外生活，而不该用于娱乐和广告。
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请以“I want to Smile”为题，根据以下图表的提示内容，适当展开写一篇英语短文。词数：120左右。
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