“My dear lady,” says Holmes. “You’re shivering. Are you cold? Do you want a cup of hot tea? ”
“I’m not cold,” the woman replies, “I fear for my life!”
“We are here to help you. Don’t worry about anything. I don’t know you. But I know many things about you. For example, I know how you travel. You came to London by train. You also ride to the train station on a horse-drawn wagon(马车).”
“Why, yes. You’re right. But how do you know these things?”
“ I see a return ticket in your glove. I see fresh mud on the left arm of your dress. Now tell us your problem.”
“My name is Helen Stoner,” she states, “My mother and father are dead. I am living with my stepfather, Dr Grimesby Roylott. He comes from a rich family. But they are no longer rich. They have nothing except a small piece of land and a huge old house. We are living in the house. Dr Roylott is using my mother’s money for expenses(开支). Part of it was for my sister and me. It was for our marriages.”
Holmes is sitting in his chair. His eyes are closed. He is listening carefully to Helen’s story. He hears every detail(细节).
Helen continues. “My stepfather has no friends. He fights with everyone. He is strong and gets angry quickly. Everyone is afraid of him.”
“He has no friends at all?” asks Holmes.
“No. He talks to no one except the gypsies. They are poor people who travel from place to place. A band of gypsies is staying on our land right now.”
“Are you and your sister afraid of the gypsies?”
“My dear Mr Holmes. You are making me so sad. My sister is dead. That is why I am standing here in this room.”
1.How does Holmes know a lot of things about Helen before she tells her story?
A. By guessing.
B. By studying the details about her
C. By asking her sister
D. By talking to people who know her well
2.Paragraph6 beginning with “My name is …” is mostly about______.
A. Helen’s dead sister
B. Helen’s trip to London
C. the house Helen lives in
D. Helen’s stepfather and the family
3.Which of the following can best describe the gypsies according to the passage?
A. They are very rich
B. They are afraid of other people
C. They live on a horse-drawn wagon
D. They move from one place to another
4.The passage is probably from ______.
A. a novel B. a guide
C. a poem D. an advertisement
Dear Liz,
My stay in Thailand has certainly been the experience of my life．
Life is busy and exciting．Bangkok is just like any other big city with a population of 10 million and heavy traffic．I'm very lucky because my host family is in a nice quiet area outside the city．There are Mr. and Mrs. Phairat, their son Sanan, who is 18, the daughter Chinda, who is 16, and Grandpa and Grandma．
I go to an international school with Sanan and Chinda．The school teaches about 70 percent in English，and 30 percent in Thai. I've learned some spoken language，but Thai writing is very difficult．The cooking lesson is my favourite．I'm learning all about Thai food and culture. People don’t use chopsticks here，but spoons and forks．When I come back，I'm going to cook you a real Thai meal．
Last weekend we visited some temples．We also drove to Pattaya beach near Bangkok．I thought it was great，but Sanan and Chinda say that next month they’re taking me to Phuket Island，where the beaches are even more beautiful．The month after next, we’re going to travel to Mr. Phairat’s hometown in the north of Thailand．The Phairats own land there，and they have two elephants．I’m going to ride those elephants — and even wash them. Sanan and Chinda say it’s really fun．
I'm amazed by everything in this country，especially by the elephants．Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and way of life．They have been a traditional symbol of Thailand for many years in times of war and peace．In the seventh century，a Thai king trained 20，000 elephants for battle．
I’ll tell you all about my Thai boxing(拳击)lessons next time I write．
Love,
Mandy
1.How many family members are there in Mandy’s host family?
A. 4． B. 5． C. 6． D. 7．
2.Mandy is going to visit ______ the month after next.
A. Pattaya beach B. Phuket Island
C. Bangkok D. Mr. Phairat’s hometown
3.From the email we know that Mandy is ______ when she stays In Thailand.
A. bored B. quiet
C. excited D. proud
4.What is the possible subject of the email?
A. Study trip in Thai land.
B. Food culture in Thailand.
C. Elephant riding in Thailand.
D. International schools in Thailand.
Part-time waiter Busy café needs honest and reliable waiter for weekends. Must enjoy working with a team and dealing with customers. Call Serge at 95562476 after 6 pm. |
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Delivery（投递，传送）person Young, fit person required to deliver heavy boxes of books. Must have a driver’s license and be able to carry heavy boxes. We are looking for a trust worthy person for this position. Call Gary at 0556-805987 any time. |
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Nanny wanted Kind, hard-working nanny wanted to look after three friendly children. Must be experienced and have childcare qualifications（资格）. Please call Tess at 98674451 between 10 am and 3 pm. |
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Alice, Sonia and Bobby are looking at the employment section in their local newspaper. They are looking at advertisements for different types of jobs.
“Why don’t you apply（申请）for the job as a waiter, Bobby?” said Alice.
“Do you think I will have a chance?” Bobby replied.
“Of course you will,” said Alice. “You’re certainly honest and reliable（可靠的）. Everyone trusts you, and you’re never late.”
“I think Sonia should apply for the job as a nanny,” Bobby said.
“Yes, Sonia,” Alice said. “You always work so hard and you love children. You would be perfect!”
“I’d love to do it,” Sonia said, “but the advertisement says they want someone who is experienced. I don’t have any experience or qualifications. But what about you, Alice?
“Yes, Alice,” Bobby said. “Which job would you like”?
“I think I should become a career advisor!” said Alice.
1.The friends are looking at the employment section in the newspaper for ______.
A. jobs B. advertisements
C. money D. chances
2.Who do you think will most probably get a job mentioned in the newspaper?
A. Alice B. Sonia C. Bobby D. Serge.
3.Alice was the most active of the three in ______.
A. applying for jobs
B. giving suggestions
C. making experiences
D. looking at the advertisements
完形填空本题有15小题，每小题1分；共计15分
One day, I was reading a newspaper when my wife called, “Will you here and make your baby daughter eat her food?”
I threw the away and rushed to my 8-year-old daughter, Sinduja. In front of her was a bowl full of rice. She said to me, “Dad, I eat all the rice, will you give me whatever I ask for? ” “Certainly, ”I promised.
“Dad, I want to have my hair from my head this Sunday! ” she said. I felt a little surprised. “Sinduja, why don't you ask for something else? We will be when seeing you with a clean-shaven剃光的 head.”
“Dad, you have promised to give me I ask for. ” Sinduja cried. “Now, you are breaking your promise! ”
On Monday morning, I dropped her at the I watched my hairless Sinduja walking towards her classroom. Just then, a boy with a head got down from a car, and shouted, “Sinduja, please for me! ”
“Sir, your daughter Sinduja is indeed! ” A lady got out of the and continued, “That boy who is walking along with your daughter is my son, Harish. He is suffering遭受……的痛苦 from leukemia白血病. He all his hair because of the side effects of the chemotherapy化疗. He was afraid that his classmates would laugh at him, so he to come back to school. Sinduja visited him last week. I imagined she would give up her lovely hair for my son! ”
I stood there, unable to move or speak. “Thank you, my little Angel. You are teaching me how selfless无私的 real love is!” I thought. The people on this planet are those who live for the ones they love!
1.A. come B. go C. ride D. drive
2.A. book B. paper C. picture D. magazine
3.A. though B. until C. because D. if
4.A. cut off B. got off C. put off D. taken off
5.A. happy B. sad C. confident D. excited
6.A. something B. anything C. nothing D. none
7.A. library B. cinema C. museum D. school
8.A. hairless B. smart C. big D. good-looking
9.A. look B. ask C. wait D. search
10.A. patient B. funny C. great D. fashionable
11.A. bus B. taxi C. van D. car
12.A. lost B. got C. grew D. had
13.A. wanted B. hoped C. refused D. decided
14.A. always B. sometimes C. almost D. never
15.A. richest B. happiest C. luckiest D. healthiest
书面表达（10分）根据所给图画，用英语写一篇约80词的短文。要求完整叙述图画内容。
提示词：小偷 thief 偷窃 steal-stole
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任务型阅读 阅读短文，按要求完成各题。（5分）
On February 3rd，1949，New York Harbor was an exciting place．Many people were there to greet a ship from France．On the ship were 49 French railroad boxcars filled with gifts from the people of France to the people of America．These boxcars were from the famous Merci Train (Merci，a French word meaning "thank you")．
After World War Ⅱ，a lot of factories，roads and farms in France had been destroyed．Many French people had no jobs or money and had little to wear and little to eat．In the winter of 1947，a train was sent across the United States，stopping in cities and towns along the way．At every stop，people gave whatever they could．Factories gave clothing and medicine．Farmers gave food．Families gave money．Even school children gave away their pocket money. All the things were then carried to France by ship．
By 1949，the French had begun to recover（恢复） from the war．The Merci Train was their way of saying "thank you" to America．French people had filled the boxcars with gifts．Most of them were personal，like hand-made toys，children's drawings，or postcards．But the boxcars themselves were perhaps the most meaningful of the gifts．On each car，the French people had painted the pictures of all their 40 provinces，with an American eagle on the front．The boxcars were moved to each state of America，where they were warmly greeted．
Now many of the states still keep their boxcars．Gifts sent by the French people can still be seen in some museums．The Merci Train came out of the war，but it now reminds the world that countries can also work together in peace．
1.根据短文内容完成句子填空（每空一词）
The first paragragh tells us _______________ and ______________ the story happened.
2.根据短文内容完成句子填空（每空一词）
In the third paragragh the underlined them refers to (指)______________ and they refers to _____________( in English).
3.把短文中的划线句子翻译为汉语。
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4.根据短文内容回答问题。
Why had the French people painted their 40 provinces and an American eagle on each boxcar?
They wanted to________________________________________________________.
5.根据短文内容回答问题 （10词以内）
What is the passage mainly about?
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