Linda is not good at Chinese, but she passed the exam __________ the help of her classmates.
A.under B.without C.with D.by
Don't make____________same mistake for the second time in____________day.
A.the; a B.a; a C.the; the D.a; the
Chinese writing is one of the world’s greatest writing systems. It is more widely in use than alphabetic(字母的) writing systems. More than half of the world’s books are written in Chinese, i1.historical writing and novels, along with writing on government and law.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based l2.. It dates back several thousand years to the use of animals bones and shells on w3.symbols were carved(刻) by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in t4.hanzi.
By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system d5.into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to different dialects(方言) and characters. This, however, c6. under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty.
Emperor Qinshihuang united(统一) the seven major states into one country where the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great i7. in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in w8.. Written Chinese has also become an important method to connect China’s present with its p9.. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
Today, Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a great role in the world, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate(欣赏) China’s culture t10.this amazing language. Written Chinese spreads Chinese culture wherever it goes.
The first step is sending up a manned spacecraft. It will carry out all kinds of space experiments. The Shenzhou-5 and Shenzhou-6 have completed this task. Sending up a space laboratory marks the second step of the program. One of the most important tasks during this step is docking（对接）of a manned spacecraft and space lab.
Shenzhou-7 was the third human space flight, which included the first Chinese extravehicular(舱外）activity. It is a milestone（里程碑）during this project. The building of the Tiangong-1 Space Lab, together with Shenzhou-8 to 10 Spacecraft, is expected to complete the rest of the second step tasks, which prepares for China's final goal of building a space station. It is part of Step 3.
After about two years, Tiangong-1 returned to earth in 2013.Tiangong-2 was launched in 2016. It can do many experiments. And then, the Tiangong-3 space station will have astronauts living inside and can develop new types of vegetables and fruits or produce new materials in space. Cargo shuttles（货运飞机）will carry food, space suits and other necessary things into space. To our excitement, the first cargo shuttle named Tianzhou-1 will be sent into space. To our excitement, the first cargo shuttle named Tianzhou-1 will be sent into space late this month.
The goal of having a space exploration station is to be realized by 2020. Then China will be the first country to build its space exploration station on its own. All Chinese look forward to seeing the day.
1.Who has completed all kinds of space experiments?
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2.How many steps does the China's Space Program experience?
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3.What is the second step of China's Space Program?
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4.How can the necessary things be sent into space?
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5.What will be built by China in the future?
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Giving up studying in China’s top universities is truly surprising. It’s reported that two young people dropped out of Tsinghua University after they found they had no interest in their majors (专业). They took the CEE (college entrance examinations) again. Luckily, they passed the exams and studied new majors in Peking University. Their actions have come under hot discussion among the public.
Supporters praise the two students for being brave enough to chase (追逐) their goals.
1 We shouldn’t blame (责怪) those who are willing to take a risk and take the CEE again. It’s OK for everyone to choose their favourite major for a better career in the future.
2 The two students prove that life is full of changes and possibilities. They set up an example of the power of courage in changing lives.
However, those who are against their actions criticize them for being capricious (任性的).
1 By dropping out after studying for a period of time, the two students have wasted educational resources, which could have been provided for others.
2 The two students were not wise enough to choose their majors when they first applied to go to college. Their actions should be a warning to other young people instead of being followed.
A case leading to1. | Dropping out of China’s top universities is really uncommon. Two young people2. to give up studying at Tsinghua University simply because their majors weren’t their3. . They retook the CEE and luckily they got the chance to 4. Peking University to study new majors. |
Different 5. | . We shouldn’t blame those who are willing to take a risk and retake the exams. Everyone has the6. to choose their favourite major. . The two students prove that our life is 7. with many changes and possibilities . Their actions can encourage young people to 8. their lives. |
. If the two students haven’t dropped out after studying for a period of time, others could have got the educational resources. . The two students didn’t choose their majors9. enough for the first application. Young people shouldn’t10. their actions |
“Ghost of the Future!” Scrooge exclaimed, “I fear you more than any ghost I have seen. But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope to live to be another man from what I was, I am prepared to accept your company, and do it with a thankful heart. Will you not speak to me?”
The ghost gave him no reply. It stopped beside one little group of business men. Seeing that the hand was pointed to them, Scrooge advanced to listen to their talk.
“No,” said a great fat man with a monstrous chin, “I don’t know much about it, either way. I only know he’s dead.”
“When did he die?” asked another.
“Last night, I believe.”
“Why, what was the matter with him?” asked a third man, taking a vast quantity of snuff out of a very large snuff-box. “I thought he’d never die.”
“God knows,” said the first, with a yawn.
“What has he done with his money?” asked the fourth man, a red-faced gentleman with a pendulous excrescence on the end of his nose, which shook like the gills of a turkey-cock.
“I haven’t heard,” said the first man with the large chin, yawning again. “Left it to his company, perhaps. He hasn’t left it to me. That’s all I know.”
This pleasantry was received with a general laugh.
“It’s likely to be a very cheap funeral(葬礼),” said the same speaker, “for upon my life I don't know of anybody to go to it. Suppose we make up a party and volunteer?”
“I don’t mind going if a lunch is provided.” said the gentleman with the excrescence on his nose. “But I must be fed, if I make one!”
Another laugh.
“Well, I am the most disinterested among you, after all,” said the first speaker, “for I never wear black gloves, and I never eat lunch. But I’ll offer to go, if anybody else will. When I come to think of it, I’m not at all sure that I wasn’t his most particular friend; for we used to stop and speak whenever we met. Bye, bye.”
Speakers and listeners strolled away, and mixed with other groups. Scrooge knew the men, and looked towards the ghost for an answer.
The ghost glided on into a street. Its finger pointed to two persons meeting. Scrooge thought that the answer might lie here.
1.How did Scrooge feel when he saw the ghost of the future?
A.Bored. B.Fearful. C.Hopeless. D.Shy.
2.How many businessmen were there in the talk?
A.3 B.6 C.5 D.4
3.Who was sure to know how the dead man dealt with his money?
A.The first businessman. B.The fourth businessman.
C.No one. D.All of the businessmen.
4.What does the underlined word “advanced” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.停止 B.坚持 C.提到 D.前进
5.What would happen next according to the last paragraph?
A.Scrooge would ask the ghost to explain to him.
B.The ghost would tell Scrooge the answer directly.
C.Scrooge would turn back to ask those businessmen to get the answer.
D.Scrooge would listen to the two persons for the possible answer.
