When someone who is in good health dies suddenly ,there is usually an inquest(审问).A coroner(验尸官)will do it.His job is to find out exactly how a person died.
If there is nothing suspicious(可疑的)about the death,he will decide that the person died from
natural causes or an accident.if, however ,he is suspicious,he may decide that the person’s death was caused by a person or persons unknown.
One day the coroner was trying to find out exactly what had caused the death of a local businessman,Henry Watson.
The man’s wife was explaining something.She was very sad and had to stop from time to time.The coroner did not want to make her sadder than necessary ,but he had to find out the truth.There were questions he had to ask.
“Mrs.Watson,I know this is painful for you,”he said,“but i want you to think very carefully and then answer my questions.You and your husband were having dinner at home.Is that correct? ”
“Yes.”
‘‘Suddenly he fell to the floor? ”
“Yes.”
“You stood up and hurried to him ?You knelt(跪下)beside him ?His stomach was in great pain? ”
“Yes.”
“Did he say anything? ”
The wife kept her head down.
“Please,Mrs.Watson,you must answer the question.What were his last words? ”
The wife took a deep breath and then spoke.“He said,”She replied in a very low voice,“I'm not surprised that seafood we had for dinner cost you only 50 cents,”
1.What is the purpose(目的)of an inquest when a healthy person dies suddenly?
A.To help the poor family.
B.To do a research on death.
C.To find out the cause of death.
D.To ask questions about the person.
2.Where did Henry Watson die?
A.In his company B.In a restaurant.
C.In a fish shop D.At home.
3.What was the probable cause of Henry Watson’s death?
A.Eating the food that went bad.
B.Getting too old.
C.Having a serious heart attack.
D.Being murdered by his cook.
4.According to the story ,what would probably happen to the wife after this inquest?
A.She would become a bad woman.
B.She would never buy any seafood.
C.She would be much healthier.
D.She would ask the coroner to keep the secret.
Do you plan to study at American University ?It takes a long time to get accepted at most
American schools,perhaps as much as a year.That’s why you should start choosing a school as soon as possible.It’s also a good idea to apply to several different schools,so that you’ll have a better chance of being accepted at one。You should start looking for information now ,because the more information you have about each college,the better choice you can make.
There are two good ways to get information you need.One is a general reference book,called Guide to American Colleges and Universities.The other good source(来源)of information is the catalogue(目录簿)published by each school.
You can study the general guide in almost any American library.This book has a lot of useful
information,such as the number of students,the average test score for people accepted to the school,and the number of books in the library.You can also find the address of each school in this book.
Although the general guidebook has helpful information,some of the facts may be out-of-date.For example,many school raise their tuition(学费)every year.Since you’ll need to know what your education will cost,out-of-date information will not be good enough.To be sure that you are getting the latest information,write to the university and ask for its catalogue.The catalogue not only has more detailed information.For example,the catalogue can tell you what kinds of courses are offered,and what kind housing there is in the school.Some universities have places for you to live in,but at others you have to find your own place to live.
With all this information,you should be able to pick out several good schools.
1.What is the main topic of this talk?
A.Sources of information about US university.
B.Different kinds of American universities.
C.The difference between colleges and universities.
D.How to get accepted at a university.
2.What can you find in a general guide to universities?
A.The life of university students.
B.Addresses of the schools.
C.Detailed information about tests.
D.The latest information.
3.According to the speaker ,what is one reason you should write for a catalogue?
A.Information in catalogues is up-to-date.
B.There are too many details in the guidebook.
C.Y0u should find out the tuition first.
D.Catalogues give the names of the teachers in the school.
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Living-room,kitchens,dining-room,bathroom.Offers over$35,000.
2.ASSISTANT WANTED FOR BUSH RESTAURANT
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3.JOIN OUR FOOTBALL TEAM
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4.ROOM TO RENT
Small room to rent(租)in city centre flat above restaurant.Newly painted with modern furniture.Near main railway station.Buses pass front door.Phone 3322108.
Mr.Brown wants to Live near his workplace.Mrs.Brown wants a house with four bedrooms.The Brown children don’t care what the house is like.They just want a big garden.Ann,their daughter, has always wanted to work in a restaurant.She thinks it is an exciting place.It’s hard work but she is n’t lazy.You have to work on Saturdays and Sundays,but you get other days off.It’s not very well paid.But who cares about money?
Tom is a middle school student.He is twelve years old.He stops school at half past three,so he has plenty of time to finish his homework.
Jack.Mr.Brown’s brother ,is looking for a room to rent.He doesn’t care what colour the walls are or how old the furniture is.He is getting ready for his drawing.So the house must be quiet.
1.Why did n’t the Browns buy the house in Advertisement 1 ?
A.It was on the north side of town.
B.There weren’t enough bedrooms.
C.There was no dining room.
D.The garden was too big.
2.Why does Ann want to get the job in the restaurant?
A.It’s an easy job.
B.It is an exciting place.
C.She thinks it is well paid.
D.She likes working at weekends.
3.Why can’t Tom play for the new football team?
A.He’s not old enough.
B.It’s in a different village.
C.School stops too late.
D.He has to do his homework.
4.What’s wrong with the room for Jack in Advertisement 4?
A.It’s too small.
B.The walls are the wrong colour.
C.The man likes old furniture better.
D.It’s too noisy.
Have you ever met this situation ?You have a ticket for an film which you want to see very much,but unluckily,you will have to for an examination tomorrow .what will you do ?To see the film or study for the exam tonight ?If you seeing the film and work hard at your lesson,we will say, you have self-control.
Self-control is not you have from birth.It needs cultivating(培养)in your life Sometimes you are attracted by One of the stories that are not very meaningful or useful to you .You must your time well.You should n’t spend your time reading such kind 0f book or you will feel afterwards.
Do not go to bed late a nice TV film,or you will go late to school the next morning . you stay in bed too late at weekends either ,for it is a waste of valuable time. Every one of us has some .A few of them might Keep us from in life. Then we must use our self-control to become free of(消灭)them.
Remember ,as a student,it is surely necessary to cultivate strong self-control!
1.A.amazed B.boring C.interesting D.wonderful
2.A.ask B.prepare C.go D.look
3.A.feel like B.worry about C.give up D.go on
4.A.something B.nothing C.anything D.everything
5.A.waste B.manage C.take D.change
6.A.sorry B.sick C.nervous D.happy
7.A.because B.instead of C.if D.because of
8.A.ought to B.had better not C.would rather D.may not
9.A.thoughts B.games C.suggestions D.habits
10.A.making progress B.making mistakes C.being happy D.showing on
一Daniel,the principal cancelled today’s school concert.I am feeling bad about it.
— There will be another concert this weekend.
A.Good idea. B.What a pity!
C.Cheer up! D.I am sorry for you.
Jim did n’t understand.
A.his wife spent a lot of money on this dress
B.how his wife repairs the broken TV set
C.why his wife always went shopping
D.What did his wife say to him just now