Reporter : How long have you been a firefighter?
Wilson : For eight years.
Reporter : How did you get started?
Wilson: First, I had to take a lot of tests in two weeks. Then, I went to the fire fighter school for four months. I learned how to put out fires and how to use equipment(装备) . I also had a full—time training every day!
Reporter : How do you stay safe on the job?
Wilson: I wear special clothing. It helps keep me protected from fire. I also carry an oxygen tank（氧气瓶）and a mask（面具）. They help me to breathe in a smoke—filled building.
Reporter : Are there any new tools that firefighters use?
Wilson: We have a special camera that can see in the dark. It can find heat . That way, we can exactly tell the place of a fire.
Reporter : Do you save pets?
Wilson: Just three days ago, I helped save some cats. They were hiding under the beds. Pets usually hide during a fire because they are afraid of danger.
Reporter : Do you ever get afraid?
Wilson: No. There is no time to be afraid . I just think about what to do to put out the fire safely.
Reporter : What do you like best about being a firefighter?
Wilson: Helping people!
1.Kate Wilson has done her job for .
A. 2 weeks B. 3 days
C. 4 months D. 8 years
2.To become a firefighter, Kate Wilson at first.
A. took a lot of tests
B. learned to stay safe
C. saved some animals
D. use fire equipment
3.Kate Wilson says she does not get afraid because .
A. she has a oxygen tank
B. she knows how to fight fires
C. she enjoys finding heat
D. she is too busy putting out fires
完形填空
请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
Teddy' s Bear
The story of how the teddy bear was invented is an interesting one. In 1902, American president （总统），Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt was hunting (打猎) in the forest several of his friends. Almost everyone had successfully shot an animal, but the president not. Nobody wanted to make the president look , so they tied an American black bear to a . They wanted the president to shoot .
The president was very surprised to see the bear tied to a tree. He felt it was to shoot the bear, because it couldn't run away. He to shoot it, and the story of his decision went all over the country. was moved by the president's beliefs (信念). There was a cartoon showing the president refusing to shoot a cute bear.
It was this cartoon and the story behind the president's hunting trip that gave Morris an idea to make a new . He made a small, soft bear and it in his shop window. Next to the bear he made a sign that read, "Teddy's Bear". The new toy was a big success and it Morris with the money to create a toy company.
Teddy bears have been since they were first made. A teddy bear would be the first choice people think about children's toys. Theodore Roosevelt's famous on a hunting trip in 1902 brought millions of soft, stuffed bears. They are being loved by people across the world.
1.A. for B. with C. by D. without
2.A. did B. should C. would D. was
3.A. sad B. happy C. friendly D. fine
4.A. wall B. chair C. rock D. tree
5.A. it B. him C. them D. her
6.A. difficult B. unfair C. dangerous D. exciting
7.A. wanted B. decided C. refused D. went
8.A. Everybody B. Nobody C. Both D. Neither
9.A. only B. hardly C. even D. still
10.A. company B. toy C. shop D. present
11.A. collected B. showed C. found D. hid
12.A. gave B. filled C. met D. provided
13.A. colorful B. expensive C. popular D. boring
14.A. since B. when C. until D. unless
15.A. decision B. speech C. sign D. skill
书面表达
学校下个月将举行以“学会感恩” （Learn to express thanks）为主题的英语演讲比赛，请你从感恩父母、感恩老师、感恩朋友三个方面出发，用英语写一篇演讲稿。
要求：1.演讲稿不得出现真实的班级和姓名。
2. 短文必须包含以下要点，并谈谈自己的看法。
3. 字数：80-100，开头已给出，不计入字数。
Good morning, everyone!
The topic of my speech today is “How to express thanks”.
任务型阅读
阅读下面有关 “touch词组”的短文，了解这些词组的不同含义，然后选出合适的词组，将其字母序号填入空格中，使句子意思正确。
A. Keep in Touch
You can keep in touch with your friends in many ways. You can call them. You can send letters or e-mails to them. You can even use a website like Facebook to keep in touch with them.
B. Touch Luck
"Touch Luck" is used when you feel sympathy (同情) about something bad that has happened to someone. But it is also used when you don't have any sympathy for someone's problems.
C. Touch Screen
You can find touch screens everywhere now. They are fun and easy to use! You touch the screen to choose what you want. Many mobile phones and music players have touch screens. Many ATMs have them, too. You can also use them to buy tickets.
D. Touchdown
When you watch an American football game, you will hear the word "touchdown". A touchdown happens when a player carries the ball across the other team's goal (球门) line. When a player makes a touchdown, he scores (得分) six points for his team!
E. The Midas Touch
Midas was a king in an old Greek story. He loved money very much! He wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. His wish came true. Everything he touched-His furniture, his food, and even his daughter-turned to gold.
1.—I didn't get the job. —Oh,________!
2.I often ________ with my friends by chatting on QQ.
3.If someone has "________", he is very good at making money.
4.Last night the football team needed just one more ________ to win the game.
5.The mobile phone doesn't work, because something is wrong with the ________.
语法填空
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
One day, a poor boy was sending newspapers door to door. He was so hungry 1. he decided to beg (乞求)for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve (神经 ) when a lovely young woman 2.(open ) the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She 3.(think ) he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. “How much do I owe(欠) you?” asked the boy. “You don’t owe me anything,” she replied.
“Then I thank you from the bottom 4. my heart.” With these words, Howard Kelly left that house.
Years later the woman became 5.( bad ) ill and finally was sent to the hospital in a big city. Dr. Kelly, now famous, worked in this hospital. Dr. Kelly went into her room and recognized ( 认识 ) her at 6.and decided to do his 7._ to save her life.
At last the woman 8. ( save ). Dr. Kelly asked the business office to pass the final bill to him. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid 9. ( open ) it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:
“Paid in full with a glass of 10., Dr. Howard Kelly.”
选词填空
mistake with clear allow chance |
Will you give a speech in front of the class? Or will you just shake your head and say “no”? Let me tell you some useful ways to help you become a more confident person.
First, use your body language and look at people in the eyes. Answer questions 1. and confidently. The way you talk shows others how confident you are.
Second, take 2.and show talents. Focus on the things that you do well.
Next, face the 3. in the right way. We all fail at times, but don’t 4. the mistake to trouble you. Learn from the mistake. And it’ll help you face the same things later 5. confidence.
As we know, the more you practice, the easier they’ll become.
