在短文的空格内填入适当的次,使其内容通顺. 每空格限填一词, 首字母已给 ): ( 14分)
At one time, making a film was an expensive activity only for a small group of people and film companies. Not only were the tools and machines expensive but the cost of film was also far greater than most people could afford. However, modem technology has c 1. all that.
New technology has really opened up the world of film-making for film fans. Now a camera
does not cost m 2. and most young people are certainly able to pay for it. So all you need is to get one for yourself. With that, you may then start your own film-making.
However, film-making is t 3. work. You probably need many other people to help you.
For example, the p 4. of actors and actresses is very important in your film. Of course, these actors and actresses may be your schoolmates, friends or family members. You don’t even need to pay them a cent while they are glad to be part of your job.
B 5. , you need to make up a story. Can you write your own one? If you have good imagination, you can create an attractive story e 6. . Many world-famous film makers and producers are also good story-writers. If not, perhaps you need someone else to write it for you.
An excellent story is the key to making a s 7. film.
We have always been warned of the dangers of forest fires. They cause _____ 85 _____ to a forest. They kill many plants and animals in an eco-system, which is a group of living things and their environment. But have you ever heard of a forest fire that can be _____86_____ for a forest? People start some of the fires with a special reason to actually do good to the eco-system.
In fact, fires are a natural part of any eco-system. Without fires, the oldest and largest trees would stop sunlight from reaching the forest floor. Fires can _____87_____ some of these old trees. When the trees die, they provide something good for the earth. New trees can grow strong and healthy in their place.
Some trees even need fires to grow. These trees hold their seeds (种子) inside. Heat from a fire allows the coat of the seeds to open up. Then the seeds fall to the ground and have the _____88____ to grow/
Scientist, who know about nature’s needs, start some of these fires, called controlled burns. A fire is started and kept under control. This way, the fire does not spread out of the area or _____89_____ a after forest fires, they can go hungry _____90_____ their food has been damaged in the fire. Small, controlled fires mean than animals will not have to move far to find food. After some time, small plants begin to grow. Animals return soon after the plants return. This _____91_____ makes an eco-system.
So the next time you hear about a forest fire, think about the good as well as the bad. It may take a new eco-system a while to return, but it will likely come back stronger and healthier than ever.
1.A) illness B) difficulty C) damage D) flood
2. A) helpful B) powerful C) harmful D) awful
3. A) take the place of B) get ready for C) be bad for D) get rid of
4.A) time B) water C) chance D) skill
5.A) discover B) cover C) but D) waste
6. A) because B) although C) but D) so
7.A) almost B) again C) never D) even
You probably know you should say” please” and “thank you ” at restaurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect and be nice to your classmates. But do you have music manners?
Keep It Down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people can’t hear the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. Not one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your cars, so even if you are alone when listening to our MP3 player, you shouldn’t have it turned up too high.
Take Them off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 player off and put it away. Libraries and schools don’t allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don’t have rules,
but is would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Sometimes, it just doesn’t make sense to listen your MP3 player at event. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? your would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came.
Take One Out! Once is a while it’s okay just to take out one earphone and not other. Imagine you are listening your MP3 player when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast-food restaurant or when you answer the telephone and it’s not for you.
It’s Your Choice! There are times when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 Players when read books, while others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you.
1.The underlined word “volume” in Paragraph Two probably means” _____.
A) the type of music B) the amount of a sound
C) the length of a song D) the colour of and MP3 player
2.No one wants to listen to _____ from others’ MP3 player.
A) a loud sound B) sad stories
C) a long movie D) the words of a song
3.We should turn down the music when we are alone because loud music _____.
A) is not enjoyable B) makes us tired
C) is bad for MP3 players D) huts our ears
4.If we listen to our MP3 player at a play, _____.
A) the theater won’t allow it B) the actors will get angry
C) others won’t hear the play well D) we will miss part of the play
5. We can take once earphone out when we _____.
A) show others the way B) talk to fiends on the phone
C) watch a sporting event D) have dinner with our parents
6.It’s all right to use our MPS player in _____.
A) schools B) libraries C) restaurants D) museums
7. What can be the best title of this passage?
A) Music Lovers B) Music Manners
C) MP3 Players D) MP3 Earphones
True or False(判断下列句子是否符合短文内容, 符合的用”T”表示,不符合的用”F”表示) : ( 7分)
Biggie Burger, a new fast food restaurant, will soon be opened in the town. A large group of kids and parents were holding signs shouting outside it yesterday. They were there because hey didn't want the restaurant to open. Never!
“This kind of food is really bad for us!” said Diana,” It’s high in salt, fat, and sugar. it’s unhealthy and we are going to say ’no’ to it!”
“Our town has been a quiet place. Restaurants like this bring people and also a lot of trouble to this area,” said Barbara.” And I’m afraid they will take business away form our local restaurants.”
Other local people disagree .The officials believe that Biggie Burger will bring in huge amounts of money to help improve the town. And 17-year-old Sandy can’t wait for Biggie Burger to open.” I love their hamburgers and fried chicken wings! And I can get a job there.”
Sandy’s dad, a cleaner, agrees,” Biggie Burger’s prices are just right for a family like ours.”
Michael, who owns a toy shop next door to Biggie Burger, is excited, too.” Maybe people who come for a Biggie Burger will spend a few minutes in my store and pick up something.”
The town will hole a meeting on Thursday to hear sides. Everyone is welcome to attend it. Come and voice your opinion!
1.Biggie Burger was opened yesterday and many people were there.
2. Diana thinks that the food in Biggie Burger is too expensive.
3.Barbara is afraid that fewer people will come to the local restaurants.
4.Sandy has found a job in Biggie Burger and loves food there.
5. Cleaners like Sandy’s dad in the town can afford the food in Biggie Burger.
6. Michael welcomes the opening of Biggie Burger.
7.The town doesn’t care about people’s opinions when making a decision.
Rewrite the following sentences as required
1.We keep in touch with each other by email.(改为否定句)
We _____ _____ in touch with each other by email.
2.Our school organizes an English speech contest once a year. (对话先部分提分)
_____ _____ does your school organize an English speech contest?
3.The beach is a nice place for tourists.(改为感叹句)
_____ _____ nice place the beach is for tourists!
4.Are there any new markets in Asia? The sales manager wants to know.(合并为一句)
The sales manager wants to know _____ there _____ any new markets in Asia.
5.The university will invite many graduates to celebrate its 100th birthday. (改为被动语态)
Many graduates will _____ _____ by the university to celebrate its 100th birthday.
6.We shouldn't talk loudly in the theater. We shouldn't smoke there, either.(保持句意不变)
We should _____ talk loudly _____ smoke in the theater.
Complete the sentences with the given words in their suitable forms
1. Climb up to the _____ floor, and you can enjoy a better view. ( eleven )
2. _____, Grace made up her mind to live abroad with her daughter. ( final )
3.It is a very _____ book for language learners to improve writing skills. ( use )
4. Don't worry about your son. He is old enough to be independent and live by _____. ( he )
5.The movie Kungfu panda 11 is sure to _____ a large number of teenagers. ( attractive )
6. If you don’t go on a diet, it is _____ for you to lose weight. ( possible )
7. The local people had to move away because of the serious _____ . ( pollute )
8.The great _____ gave his first show in Shanghai and the tickets sold out in minutes. (art)
