Progress so far has been very good, ____, we are sure that the project will be completed on time.
A. otherwise B. therefore C. besides D. however
All of us don’t believe the fact__ our best student failed in the competition.
A. that B. which C. when D. why
-----I forget the name of an old school friend at the party.
-----_____. It must have been very embarrassing.
A. Take it easy B. That’s too bad
C. Nothing serious D. Don’t mention it
按要求翻译句子(每句2分,共6分)
1.毫无疑问他肯定很快就回来。(使用 there be 结构)
2.这本书值得一读。(使用worth)
3.他只有靠大声喊才能使河对岸的人们听到他的声音.(使用“Only +状语”位于句首)
填空(每空1分,共14分)
1. The Chinese use chopsticks ______ _______ knives and forks.
中国人不用刀叉,用筷子。
2. What can we do for them _____ ______for all the help they have given us?
我们将怎样来报答他们所给予我们的种种帮助呢?
3. He ______himself entirely _____music.
他将一生奉献给了音乐。
4. I _____ that you______ ______ fruit that isn’t ripe.
我建议你不要吃那些没有熟的水果.
5._____ ______ ______ you do, never______ ________.
不管你做什么,千万不要失去信心。
Most people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for yeas. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness.
The first kind of loneliness is temporary(暂时的). This is the most common type. It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second kind, situational loneliness, is a natural result of a particular situation, for example, family problem, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems, such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year.
The third kind of loneliness is the most severe. Unlike the second type, chronic(长期的)usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. Unfortunately, many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition.
Psychologists agree that one important factor in loneliness is a person's social contacts, e.g. friends, family members, co-workers, etc. we depend on various people for different reasons. For instance, our families give us emotional support, our parents and teachers give us guidance, and our friends share similar interests and activities. However, psychologists have found that, though lonely people may have many social contacts, they sometimes feel they should have more. They question their popularity.
Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons: they are unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease. While temporary and situational loneliness can be normal, healthy part of life, chronic loneliness can be a very sad, and sometimes dangerous condition.
1. How would you treat temporary loneliness according to the passage?
A. Talk to friends B. Just ignore it
C. Go to see a doctor D. Ask your teachers for guidance
2.A. one problem of loneliness is a person's social contacts
B. we depend on various people for different reasons
C. lonely people don't have many social problems
D. lonely people don't have many friends
3. Why do psychologists want to help chronically lonely people?
A. Chronic loneliness can cause family problems
B. Chronic loneliness can cause serious illness
C. Chronic loneliness can not be overcome
D. A, B and C are all correct
4. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Three Kinds of Loneliness
B. Loneliness and Diseases
C. Loneliness and Social Contacts
D. Chronic Loneliness