完成句子 根据所给汉语完成句子，每空一词。（共4小题，10个空，每空0.5，计5分）
1.他是我的朋友当中唯一与此事件有关联的。
He is the only one of my friends who ________ ________ this incident.
2.这个地区摆脱了空气污染真令人惊奇。
It’s really astonishing that this area was ________ ________ air pollution.
3.当一件事值得做的时候，你必须把它做好。
When something is ________ ________ being done, you must do it well.
4.就我而言，学习英语是一件再有趣不过的事情。
________ ________ ________ I’m ________, there is nothing more interesting than learning English.
词组翻译 根据所给汉语补全词组，每空一词。（共10小题，每小题0.5分，计5分）
1. 坐落于 be ________ in
2.为了保卫 in ________ of
3.迎合，满足 ________ to
4.将…抛在一旁 put ________
5.配备有 be ________ with
6.是…的缩写 be ________ for
7.追溯到 ________ back to
8.特别，尤其 in ________
9. 与…相符 ________ to
10.被指控犯有…罪 be ________ with
单词拼写 根据所给句子和汉语注释或英文首字母拼写单词。（共10小题，每小题1分，计10分）
1. He had decided to settle p________ in France and never go back to his hometown any longer.
2.She wore a pair of sunglasses and had her hair cut, so she was almost beyond my r________.
3.Before l________, the Chinese people lived a hard life and hardly had any freedom.
4.It feels very cold today. It is reported that the temperature can reach m________ 20 ℃.
5. She has been o________ with housework the whole morning and has no time to prepare for the examination.
6.Sometimes your c________ can make you become stronger because you must try your best to defeat them.
7.The next day the young girl w________ what she said to the manager and said sorry to him.
8.She decided to be a ________（体贴的）wife after being married.
9. Going away to college has made me ________（自立）and self-confident.
10.Don’t be ________（武断）to make any decision, otherwise you’ll regret it.
Sports is not only physically challenging, but it can also mentally challenging. Criticism（批评）from coaches(trainers), parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create too much anxiety or stress for young athletes. Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological, and research has showed that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.
The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware(realize), at all times, that their feedback（反馈）to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents’ and coaches’ criticisms to heart and find a flaw（缺陷） in themselves.
Coaches and parents should also be cautious(careful) that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In today’s youth sport setting, young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game, many parents and coaches focus on(pay more attention to) the outcome and find fault with youngsters’ performances. Positive reinforcement should be provided in spite of the outcome. Research shows that positive reinforcement motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress(pressure), which can lead to burnout.
1.According to the passage sport is positive for young people in that
A. it can help them learn more about society
B. it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselves
C. it enables them to find flaws in themselves
D. it can provide them with valuable experiences
2.According to the passage parents and coaches should
A. help children to win every game
B. pay more attention to letting children enjoy sports
C. enable children to understand the positive aspect of sports
D. train children to deal with stress
3. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is
A. to persuade young children not to worry about criticism
B. to emphasize the importance of positive reinforcement to children
C. to discuss the skill of combing criticism with encouragement
D. to teach young athletes how to avoid burnout
It is true that shyness can be a disadvantage socially for those who suffer from it seriously. I mean real shyness, not somebody who is simply quiet. Quiet people could be shy, but on the other hand, they may just be observing because they are unsure of you or others in your company. They may be capable of being extrovert (性格外向的) and sociable, but on some particular occasions, they are quiet.
I have learnt from my experience that those who observe and listen more and talk less can gain a position of strength. This means that even a very shy person, the type who is reluctant to talk in company (在交际场合) , especially new company, can become a strong person in just about anything they choose. Remember, knowledge is power, and a shy introvert (性格内向的人) is in a better position to gain knowledge than an extrovert. Introverted people can give great attention to learning, and as good listeners they can take in an enormous amount from others. Over time, people can come to respect them far more than the extrovert who speaks a lot. Usually about themselves.
What does it take , then for a very shy person to be that successful person they have always wanted to be ? They may only need one more thing to push themselves on their way. They need to dare themselves to take the leap; and when they do , they will probably find all the knowledge they have gained over the years will help them on their way to the top in their chosen field.
1.What does the first paragraph mainly want to tell us?
A. A person who is quiet may not be shy. B. A shy person may not be a calm one.
C. Quiet people are usually doubtful. D. Shyness is sometimes a bad feature.
2.The underlined word “reluctant” in paragraph 2 probably means ________.
A. lazy B. careful C. eager D. unwilling
3.According to the author, introverted people can be successful because they usually ________.
A. have a strong will B. talk less and show off less
C. learn more than extroverts D. have a good attitude to learning
4.It can be learned from the last paragraph that “one more thing” probably refers to ________.
A. energy B. courage C. quietness D. knowledge
WASHINGTON – Barack Obama swept to victory as the first black president in the US history Tuesday night in an electoral college landslide that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself. "Change has come," he told a huge group of cheering supporters.
In his first speech as victor, Obama catalogued the challenges ahead. "The greatest of a lifetime," he said, "two wars, a planet in danger, the worst financial crisis in a century."
He added, "There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president, and we know that government can't solve every problem. But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face."
The son of a black father from Kenya and a white mother from Kansas, the Democratic senator from Illinois sealed his historic triumph by defeating Republican Sen. John McCain in a string of wins in hard-fought battleground states -- Ohio, Florida, Virginia, Iowa and more.
In his speech, Obama invoked (引用) the words of Lincoln and echoed John F. Kennedy.
"So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism, of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in (努力投入) and work harder," he said.
He and his running mate, Joseph Biden of Delaware, will take their oaths（宣誓）of office as president and vice president on Jan. 20, 2009.
Obama will move into the Oval Office as leader of a country that is almost certainly in recession (不景气), and fighting two long wars, one in Iraq, the other in Afghanistan.
Obama has said his first order of presidential business will be to tackle the economy. He has also pledged to withdraw most US combat troops from Iraq within 16 months.
1.What is special about Barack Obama, the newly-elected president of the United States?
A. He has a black father and a white mother.
B. He is the first black president in the US history.
C. He defeated Republican Sen. John McCain easily.
D. He will move into the White Palace on Jan. 20, 2009.
2.What Obama emphasized in his first speech were ________.
A. dangers B. wars C. challenges D. financial problems
3.The first issue Obama will focus his attention on may probably be to ________.
A. withdraw most US combat troops from Iraq B. care for environmental protection
C. declare two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan D. deal with the problems of economy
4.According to the passage, Obama’s attitude toward the challenges he faces is ________.
A. positive B. negative C. ambiguous D. worried
