According to recent reports, one of the rare animals, _______ crocodile, will be in danger of dying out in _____ 2020s．
A．a; / B．the; the C．the; / D．/; the
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。
1．social
A．survive B．question C．shout D．chemical
2．conclude
A．cancer B．decide C．facial D．celebration
3．cousin
A．thirsty B．resist C．treasure D．universe
4．machine
A．reach B．moustache C．channel D．match
5．arrange
A．language B．finger C．looking D．passenger
最近，很多中学生都纷纷开起了自己的博客。一方面，博客可以作为展示自己的窗口，可以释放学习的压力，因此已经被越来越多的中学生所接受。但是，另一方面，很多家长和老师都认为管理个人博客要花相当多的时间和精力，会耽误学习。
请对这一现象在英语博客网上进行简要介绍，并发表自己的看法。
注意：
1．词数：100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数；
2．参考词汇：开博客open one’s blog
Nowadays, it is a common phenomenon that more and more high school students open their own blogs on the Internet.
1.Because I (经历过) the earthquake in Wenchuan, China before, I wasn’t frightened this time in Japan. (experience)
2.I was still sleeping (火灾突然发生了), and then it spread quickly. (break)
3. (正如我提到的) in my last letter, we can make our dreams come true by working hard. (mention)
4. (每次他踢球时), the famous stat is watched by thousands of fans all over the world. (time)
5.The sign says “Nobody but doctors or nurses (容许进入) the patient’s room.” (allow)
6.On the table (有一只旧信封), which contains many photos. (lie)
7.News came from the school office (他已被录取) to Beijing University. (admit)
8. (失业) doesn’t’ necessarily mean that you are going to be a social failure. (be)
9.I have reached a turning point (我必须决定) what to do and which path to take. (decide)
10.If only she (朝前看) and planned better, then she wouldn’t have been feeling so worried. (look)
At the moment when looking round the world, all kinds of dance performances are being offered. There are competitions that claim to be a World Cup or World Championship, and the young dancer or the dance teacher who wants to enter his students might be quite confused. Which is which? Which is of high standard and good quality, and which is not worth going to? First of all it has clearly got to be distinguished between the different styles of dance and the purpose of such competitions. When a person wants to learn classical ballet, he or she would never dream of going to a ballroom teacher. Such a teacher might even have been world champion in his ballroom dancing, but he would definitely not be qualified in teaching proper classical ballet.
People in Britain and the USA are taking more interest in modern dance. Dance classes of all kinds are popular; the audiences going to watch modern dance companies are also larger. And perhaps the most popular modern dance company in Britain is the Ballet Rambert.
The Ballet Rambert is Britains’ oldest established dance company which began in 1926. In the 60 s the company lacked the money to go on staging big productions. The directors wanted to encourage new talent and to keep up their high standards. A change of direction was necessary. They decided to give the ballet a ‘new look” in 1966. The aim was to provide a chance for new talent – for musicians and designers as well as dancers – and to show dance as a contemporary art form. And although some of the company’s previous fans dislike the change, new audiences came to see the productions.
The modern dance pieces and modern music found unexpected popularity. In the 21 st century the Ballet Rambert was a great success in London’s West End. The company became a focus for new, progressive talent in the art.
Then, the Ballet Ramvert started to introduce young people to modern dance by giving performances at schools, which again, was a success.
The Ballet Rambert has managed to make modern dance popular while creating original and often avant – garde (标新立异) productions. It can claim to be the oldest dance company in Britain and at the same time one of the most modern!
1.If a person wants to learn classical ballet, he or she will go to .
A．the Ballet Rambert B．a ballroom teacher
C．a world champion D．a qualified school
2.The underlined phrase “new talent” in Para. 3 probably means .
A．new programs B．new audiences
C．avant – garde productions D．skilled young dancers
3.From the passage we know that the Ballet Rambert .
A．has succeeded in making modern dance popular
B．wanted to become the oldest dance company
C．was once a popular dance company
D．changed old dance into new ones
4.This passage is mainly about .
A．the popularity of modern dance
B．the introduction to new modern dancers
C．the development of the Ballet Rambert
D．the high standard of dance performances
To learn an instrument such as the violin or accordion（手风琴）takes years. The job opportunities for musicians are scarce and competition is fierce. Then why are more people than ever before paying a lot of good cash to get their children the best music teaching they can afford?
The secret lies in the influence of music on the whole person. It has been found that learning a musical instrument actually increases a person’s IQ over time. Different instruments and different trypes of music have varying effect, with classical music and the string family coming out on top, potentially increasing you IQ by up to 12 points!
When is a good time to start learning music? Experts have found that even the fetus（胎儿）can benefit from listening to classical music. Surround yourself and your family with good music from the first. The Suzuki Piano Method teaches children from the age of 3 years piano, with two lessons per week. From preschool, children can learn to read music and play from sheet music. Progress in learning your instrument is directly proportional（成比例的）to the amount of practicing.
Is there such a thing as an unmusical child? Shinichi Suzuki proposes that music is the native home language of all human beings and therefore nobody can be “unmusical”. Of course there are exceptional talents, compared to which others may seem to be slower learners.
Is there any benefit for adults in starting an instrument? Apart from the purely relaxing aspect, yes. Learning an instrument can earn even adults additional IQ points, and as an added benefit in improves your health by reducing your stress levels. Your social life may benefit too, if you are prepared to come out of your box and join occasions such as Ceilidhs (musical get-togethers) or arrange house concerts. It has been established that people who play instruments tend to be more emotionally balanced and more patient with themselves, others and life in general.
So go ahead, sign up for that amateur orchestra, dust off your old trombone（长号）or take your first real six-string down from the attic（阁楼）; get out there and play!
1.Playing which of the following musical instruments can help increase a person’s IQ most?
A．The piano B．The violin C．The trombone D．The accordion
2.According to Shinichi Suzuki, .
A．The progress in learning an instrument depends on natural gifts
B．It is too late for an adult to start an instrument
C．Every child has a natural talent for music.
D．All people can understand and read music.
3.What can be inferred from the text?
A．Music can balance our life.
B．Music can improve our living conditions.
C．Playing instruments can make adults keep their IQ points.
D．Playing instruments can help us get along well with others.
4.By writing the text, the author mainly wants to .
A．persuade us to send our children to music schools
B．express his great interest in musical instruments
C．tell us the importance of Music in Development
D．invite us to attend Ceilidhs
