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阅读理解。 阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 People think being an artist must be a wonderful way to earn one’s living. And of course, there are lots of great things about working for oneself, at home alone, even in a cold studio like mine. What I really like is that nobody tells me what time to start in the morning. I like to paint as soon as I wake up, which is always early, but isn’t the same time every day. And nobody tells me what to wear or whether I can take the afternoon off and go to a football match. But then, I have no one to chat with when I’m bored, no one to discuss last night’s match with during the office lunch hour. Sure, I can spend the afternoon doing something I enjoy like cycling or gardening if I choose. But the work will still be there when I do finally get back home. Unfortunately, working at home means that people can always find me, whether I’m bored or not, and once I’ve answered the doorbell, it’s too late — my thoughts have been interrupted. No one would dream of calling in if I worked in an office, but I find myself listening to friends’ troubles. As they talk, my ideas disappear and I feel increasingly stressed thinking of my work waiting to be done. However, when I hear the traffic news on the radio, and imagine my friends sitting miserably in their cars in a jam, feeling bored, or waiting unhappily for an overcrowded train in the rain, I realize that I really haven’t got much to complain about. I find a CD which will start me thinking, turn it up really loudly and begin another picture. 1. In the passage the writer is trying to ________. A. encourage readers to work at home B. explain why he decides to be an artist C. describe his working life D. show how he begins a picture 2.What does the writer like about his working life? A. He has plenty of opportunities for sport. B. He can do things without being told by others. C. He needn’t work in the morning. D. He has a comfortable place to work in. 3.The writer plays loud music because ________. A. the traffic outside is noisy B. it helps him to have ideas C. it prevents him from feeling bored D. he doesn’t want to hear the doorbell 4.Which of these notices would be the most useful for the writer to put on his door? A. I’m working — please don’t disturb. B. Please knock before entering. C. I’m listening to music — join me. D. Come in and have a chat.
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阅读理解 阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 Ice Age Cave Art of Southwest France May 21, 2013 —May 27, 2013 Day 1 U.S.— Bordeaux, France Leave the U.S. for Bordeaux to start our prehistoric exploration(史前探索). Day 2 Bordeaux — Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil On arriving in Bordeaux, join the group to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, France’s prehistory capital. Cheek into Les Glycines hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner here. Day 3 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil Begin at the Combarelles cave, believed to have been used by Cro-Magnon man between 14 000 and 12 000 years ago. After lunch in a restaurant in the rock, enjoy a guided tour of the National Prehistory Museum, containing one of the largest prehistoric collections. Our day ends at the cave of Font-de-Gaume. Discovered in 1901, it remains one of the most exciting places in the world, with many drawings of horses, deer and so on. Day 4 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil Journey through Black Perigord, starting with a tour of Sarlat. After lunch in town, visit Bernifal. Discovered in 1898, it offers its visitors various paintings. Day 5 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil At the Rouffignac cave, get on an electric train to explore the nearly 10 kilometers of cave — a real underground maze(迷宫)of prehistoric drawings and several surprising handprints. Pause for lunch in a local farm house, then continue to Abri Castanet. Day 6 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil After checking out of Les Glycines, travel to Cougnac cave, containing the oldest paintings in a site open to the public. Enjoy lunch in this beautiful town on the Dordogne river. As you leave Rocamadour, visit the Abri des Merveilles, then continue to the popular Chateau de Mercues. Day 7 Toulouse — U.S Check out of the Chateau de Mercues, and travel to the Toulouse airport for your return flight to the U.S.. 1.Where will tourists have a welcome dinner? A. At the Rouffignac cave. B. At the Cougnac cave. C. In the Les Glycines hotel. D. At the Combarelles cave. 2. On which day tourists will visit Cougnac cave? A. Day 3. B. Day 4. C. Day 5. D. Day 6. 3.How many nights will tourists stay in Les Glycines hotel? A. Two nights. B. Three nights. C. Four nights. D. Five nights.
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阅读理解。阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 Though problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesn’t mean that we let them rule our lives forever. One day or the other, you’ll have to stand up and say — problem, I don’t want you in my life. Of course, we’ve been fighting troubles ever since we were born. Problems with friends, parents, girlfriends, husbands, and children — the list goes on. Apart from these, the inner conflicts within ourselves work, too. These keep adding to our problems. Problems come in different shapes and colors and feelings. But good news is that all problems can be dealt with. Now read on to know how to solve your problems. Talk, it really helps. What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is going to help. But the truth is that when you talk about, you’re setting free the negative energies that have been gathering within you. Talking helps you move on and let go. Write your problems. Having a personal diary can also be of huge help if you don’t want a real person to talk with. When you write down your problems, you’re setting free all the tension from your system. You can try throwing away the paper on which you wrote your problems. By doing this, imagine yourself throwing away the problems from your life. Don’t lose faith and hope. No matter what you lose in life, don’t lose faith and hope. Even if you lose all your money, family ..., you should still have faith. With faith and hope, you can rebuild everything that you lose. Your problems aren’t the worst. No matter what problem you get in life, there’re another one million people whose problems are huger than yours. Tell yourself: when they can deal with them, why can’t I? Your problems might just seem big and worse, but in reality they can be removed. Go about and solve your problems because every problem, however big or small, always has a way out. 1.What is the text mainly about? A. How to find problems. B. How to change problems. C. How to live without problems. D. How to deal with problems. 2.According to the text, the first paragraph is trying to ________. A. upset the readers B. encourage the readers C. laugh at the readers D. please the readers 3.What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. There are different kinds of problems in our life. B. Problems are too difficult to deal with. C. We have to fight problems in our whole life. D. We have more and more problems. 4.According to the text, when you talk about your problems to others, ________. A. you will be completely understood by others B. you can find a way out from others C. you will create another problem D. you can live on more easily
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阅读理解 阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 Long ago in a small town, there was a place known as the House of 1,000 Mirrors. A small, happy little dog learned of this place and decided to visit it. When he arrived, he bounced(跳) happily up the stairs to the doorway of the house. He looked through the doorway with his ears lifted high and his tail wagging as fast as it could. To his great surprise, he found himself staring at 1,000 other happy little dogs with their tails wagging just as his. He smiled a great smile, and was answered with 1,000 great smiles just as warm and friendly. As he left the house, he thought to himself, “ This is a wonderful place. I will come back and visit often.” In this same village, another little dog, who was not quite as happy as the first one, decided to visit the house. He slowly climbed the stairs and hung his head low as he looked into the door. When he saw the 1,000 unfriendly looking dogs staring back at him, he growled at them and was horrified to see 1,000 little dogs growling back at him. As he left, he thought to himself, “This is a horrible place, and I will never go back there again.” All the faces in the world are mirrors. What kind of reflections do you see on the faces of the people you meet? 1.Why was the first dog surprised when he entered the house? A. Because he didn’t expect to see so many happy dogs. B. Because he didn’t know there were 1,000 mirrors in the house. C. Because he was always in a mixed mood. D. Because he saw so many dogs smiling at him. 2.Why did the first dog like the house? A. Because there were 1,000 mirrors in the house. B. Because he thought he could keep himself warm in the house. C. Because he liked everything presented to him. D. Because he felt he was welcome here. 3. The underlined word growl probably means ______. A. make an unfriendly noise B. smile C. say hello D. stare 4.Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage? A. A Small happy Little Dog B. The House of 1,000 Mirrors C. The Wonderful Place and the Horrible Place D. Two Little Dogs
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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。 Why Is Exercise Cool? 1．Exercise Strengthens Muscles Did you ever do a push-up or swing across the monkey bars at the Playground. 1. By using your muscles to do powerful things, you can make them stronger．For older teens and adults, this kind of workout can make muscles bigger, too. 2． 2. Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch? Most kids are pretty flexible, which means that they can bend and stretch their bodies without much trouble. Being flexible is having full range of motion, which means you can move your arms and legs freely without feeling tightness or pain． 3．Exercise Keeps the Balance 3.Your body needs a certain amount of calories every day just to function, breathe, walk around, and do all the basic stuff. 4.If you're not very active, your body won't need as many calories. Whatever your calorie need , if you eat enough to meet that need, your body weight will stay about the same. If you eat more calories than your body needs, it may be stored as extra fat. 4．Exercise Makes You Feel Good It feels good to have a strong, flexible body that can do all the activities you enjoy—like running, jumping, and playing with your friends. It's also fun to be good at something, like scoring a basket, hitting a home run, or perfecting a dive. But you may not know that exercising can actually put you in a better mood. 5.It's just another reason why exercise is cool! A．So you want to do some aerobic（有氧的）exercise right now? B．Food gives your body fuel in the form of calories, which are a kind of energy. C．When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical, which may make you feel happier. D．Those are exercises that can build strength. E．Exercise Makes You Flexible F．Exercise Makes Your Heart Happy G．But if you're active, your body needs an extra measure of calories or energy.
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. He had wanted a beautiful in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could well it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day came near, the young man expected that his father had bought the gift. , on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his own . His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He 46 his son a beautifully wrapped gift box. Curious, and somewhat , the young man opened the box and found a lovely leather bound Bible，with the young man’s name written in gold. Angry, he his voice to his father, and said, “With all your money you give me a Bible?” and out of the house. Many years passed and the young man was very in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to see him. he could make arrangements, he received a telegram him his father had passed away and willed all of his to his son. When he arrived at his father’s, sudden sadness and regret his heart. He began to 56 his father’s important papers and saw the still new gift-wrapped Bible, just as he had it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. His father had carefully a verse(诗),Matthew 7-11,“And if you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Heavenly Father which is in Heaven, give to those who ask Him?” As he read those words, a car key from the back of the Bible. It had a tag(标签) with the dealer’s name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the of his graduation, and the words: PAID IN FULL. 1.A. computer B. bike C. car D. recorder 2.A. pay B. buy C. support D. afford 3.A. signs B. facts C. marks D. results 4.A. However B. Finally C. Quietly D. Actually 5.A. house B. room C. study D. office 6.A. gave B. handed C. showed D. presented 7.A. excited B. nervous C. interested D. disappointed 8.A. raised B. changed C. improved D. increased 9.A. ran B. went C. walked D. stormed 10.A. busy B. successful C. comfortable D. happy 11.A. remembered B. realized C. knew D. considered 12.A. When B. As C. After D. Before 13.A. informing B. announcing C. telling D. discovering 14.A. treasures B. possessions C. clothing D. eagerness 15.A. filled B. caught C. attacked D. beat 16.A. pick up B. remind of C. search through D. refer to 17.A. seen B. got C. left D. thrown 18.A. made B. written C. underlined D. designed 19.A. dropped B. appeared C. rolled D. showed 20.A. year B. date C. moment D. day
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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。 Friendship is a kind of treasure in our lives. It is actually like a bottle of wine, the longer it 1.(keep), the sweeter it will be. It is also like a cup of tea. When we are thirsty, it will be our best 2.(choose), but when we have enough time to enjoy ourselves, it is also the most fragrant drink. 3., in this fast-developing modern society, the reality is not that. More and more people forget 4. (enjoy) the beauty of life and the beauty of friendship; they work hard in order to gain a 5. (high) position in the society and to earn more money for their work. Of course, we don't deny that 6. is important to find a better place in our lives, but we wish more and more people could pay a little more attention 7. themselves and their friends. All of us have to spare some time for personal lives. We have to find the chance to express our emotion and love. When 8. (stay) with our friends, we can release ourselves9. (complete). We can do whatever we want, we can laugh together, talk together, and even cry together. I should say that being together with our best friends is the most wonderful moment of our lives. As we know, we would feel lonely if we didn't even have a friend, but it doesn't mean we could depend on our friends all the time. There is 10. famous motto saying that “a friend is like a quilt with cotton wadding, but the real thing that keeps you warm is your own temperature.”
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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。 I'd like to tell you something more about our school sports meet. It was holding on Oct. 6th, it was a fine day. There were over 1,000 students and teachers attend it. Wang Lin, a student from my class, won the 100-metre race. He finish the race in 12.6 seconds and broke the school record. The sports meet was really success. That was because we were all trying to do my best. Although I was not one of the winner, I was proud of that we had done. Look forward to receiving your letter.
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