Lucy believes in herself very much. She is quite c ________.
April is the f _______ month of the year.
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The British are known for their sense of humor. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their1.. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement. Understatement means saying 2.than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain, he might say, “It’s a little damp(潮湿的) outside.” Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, “She isn’t exactly friendly.” Understatement is often3. in unpleasant situation or to make another person look silly. Understatement plays an important part in British humor.
4. key to understanding British humor is that the British like to make fun of 5.as well as others. They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen to our everyday life when someone accidently falls over in the street. They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society. They like to make jokes about their accents, the way they 6.and the way they behave. What’s more, the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society. The comedies series Mr. Bean is a good example of this kind of humor.
Mr. Bean is the character created by British 7. Rowan Atkinson in 1990. Mr. Bean doesn’t talk 8. and instead he uses his body movement and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr. Bean so funny is that he does things what adults in the 9.world cannot do. Mr. Bean is popular in many countries round the world10.you do not have to speak English to understand the humor. Because of this, many people have become familiar with the British sense of humor.
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A. We value your opinion
B. For your children
C. For your pleasure time
D. For your safety and convenience
E. Meals and drinks
F. History and culture
We welcome you aboard Air China Flight and will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.
1. ________
To begin the trip, we would like to draw your attention to some safety. Seat belts must remain fastened while the “Fasten seatbelts” sign is on. It is advisable to keep them fastened at all times while seated. All flights are non-smoking. The use of mobile telephones is now allowed when the airplane is on the ground and “the fasten seatbelts” sign is turned off. During the flight the use of CD and DVD players is now allowed.
2._________
To help you enjoy your trip, we provide newspapers and magazines. On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft, we are also pleased to provide music and video programs. On Air-bus A321/320/319, aircraft route maps and short videos are shown.
3.________
Special reading material is provided for children and on longer flights there are also video programs for them. On long-distance flights, first-time flyers between the ages of 2 and 15 can join our Kid Club.
4.________
During most flights we serve you a tasty meal with drinks. Beer, wine and other drinks are served free of charge. Coffee, tea and juice are served free of charge on all flights of over 35 minutes.
5.________
In this magazine you’ll find a special form for your comments about our service. Kindly return the form to our crew or any Air-China office. You can also fax it (+358-(0)89819-7729) or send your comments by e-mail to feedback@airchina.com. We are pleased to answer your questions during the flight whenever possible.
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HIGH (Human Growth Hormone) could be the favorite drug at the next athletic world championships, and we might never know it. It is a natural substance(物质) produced by the human body, and it helps children’s bones and muscles(肌肉) to grow. Scientists are allowed to make the drug and it is also legal to take HGH in most countries. HGH is considered a wonder drug for children. It helps many children with growth problems every year.
However, some athletes are now taking the drug. HGH helps add muscle in adults and recent research by the World Anti-Doping Agency shows that HGH may improve the sportsman’s time by 5% when he takes part in short, fast races. Some athletes say that HGH surely makes them stronger. It also helps them to recover(恢复) more quickly from injuries.
Although it is banned by most professional sports, HGH is almost impossible to test for. The drug is completely natural and it will only show in tests for around 24 hours after taking it. Testing is usually done only during competitions, but athletes use HGH during training, so it is very difficult to know who has used the drug. This makes it very attractive for some athletes. Scientists are developing a new test which will find the drug in the body for up to two weeks. But it isn’t going to be easy. Everybody has different levels of natural HGH in their body.
For this reason, scientists are warning athletes of the possible problems with the drug. Research shows that HGH increase the risk of cancer. But is this enough to stop athletes from taking it? Scientists don’t think so. Some athletes will do all they can to win, and worry about their health later.
1.Which of these statements is WRONG?
A. HGH is a natural substance.
B. HGH is needed to help bones and muscles grow.
C. HGH is used as medicine for children.
D. HGH is not allowed to be produced in many countries.
2.The second paragraph tells you that ____.
A. some athletes believe HGH can help them do better.
B. HGH is mainly taken by some scientists.
C. research shows that HGH is effective in 5% of athletes.
D. HGH doesn’t have any effect on performance.
3.Besides making them stronger, why is taking HGH attractive for some athletes?
A. Because it can be taken during a competition.
B. Because it is very difficult to test.
C. Because it is allowed to take it.
D. Because it works for 24 hours.
4.The underlined word “banned” in the third paragraph means ____.
A. 支持 B. 赞成
C. 禁止 D. 忽视
5.Scientists are afraid that ____.
A. some athletes will pay no attention to the dangers of using HGH.
B. there isn’t any risk of developing cancer as a result of taking HGH.
C. health problems caused by HGH will stop athletes from taking it.
D. athletes’ results are almost the same, so they want HGH to help them be the best.
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The Petit Appetit Cookbook
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Everyday Raw Express (Paperback)
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If You Give a Dog a Donut (Hardcover)
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Good Night Sun Hello Moon (Board Book)
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Where the Wild Things Are (Hardcover)
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Book Description: Max, a boy who feels misunderstood at home, as he sets out in a small boat, finding new worlds across the sea. He lands on the amazing island of the wild things, a place where being a beast isn’t a bad thing. The wild things make Max their king, but he sails back to his own room where he finds his mother and his supper waiting for him.
1.Lily, 5 years old, likes listening to some stories before going to bed, her mother will buy ____.
A. Good Night Sun Hello Moon
B. Where the Wild Things Are
C. The Petit Appetit Cookbook
D. If You Give a Dog a Donut
2.Who will probably show interest in The Petit Appetit Cookbook?
A. A cook in a seafood restaurant.
B. A healthy mother who likes smiling.
C. An artist who eats in a hurry.
D. A lady with a 9-month-old baby.
3.From the introduction of Where the Wild Things Are, it can be inferred that ____.
A. Max doesn’t love his mother, nor does his mother
B. Max’s mother loves him, so does Max
C. Max doesn’t like the wild things, so he comes back home
D. Max doesn’t get along well with the wild things.
4.Which of the following is fit for 5-year-old Rose who is interested in pet stories?
A. The Petit Appetit Cookbook
B. Everyday Raw Express
C. If You Give a Dog a Donut
D. Where the Wild Things Are
5.Helen, a busy professor, wants to buy her 10-year-old son, Jim, a book, and get herself a cookbook, how much will she save?
A. $ 11.84 B. $ 17.32
C. $ 25.15 D. $ 34.63
