Is war unavoidable? Can war be prevented?
History tells that there were wars, great or small, in every century, in every decade. Throughout the ages, from the Stone age to the Atomic Age, men have been fighting, first with swords and shields(盾), then with guns and cannons, and now, hydrogen bombs and missiles are used for military purpose. But, in spite of all these, it is still my belief that war can be prevented and peace can be won, but it requires the effort of every one of us.
I am sure that we would not like to experience another world war. If it ever happens, two-thirds of the world and much of the civilization which men have gained through time, patience and effort will be destroyed. Will then the remaining one-third of the world be able to survive on its own?
Our task now is not to blame the past, but to plan for the future.
If there is peace in the world, men can use their rockets to explore the mystery of space, their submarines to explore the depth of the sea, their missiles to deliver mails and their fine equipment to penetrate(穿透) the jungles of Africa, instead of using them military.
Governments can use their money to build more schools, so that more children can be educated to be useful citizens. Scientists can use atomic energy to propel (推动) steamships and planes. They can also design new machines to increase the production of goods and thus improve the way of living of the people.
How can a peaceful world be achieved? It requires, in my opinion, the understanding and friendship between all people from all nations. Let no one suffer discrimination by reason of color, race, religion, or national origin. Let the rich support the poor and the strong help the weak.
We know that neither peace nor such a dream world can come true in a day or a month. It may even take decades or centuries. But let us plan and begin now.
1.The best title for this passage is _________.
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A．The Past and the Future |
B．To Die or To Survive |
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C．War and Peace |
D．Understanding and Friendship |
2.In the writer’s opinion, __________.
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A．it is too difficult to achieve peace |
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B．peace can be won through the efforts of all human beings |
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C．another world war is inevitable |
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D．wars will always exist in the world |
3.We can infer from the passage that __________.
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A．wars were not expensive in the past |
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B．wars can promote the development of weapons |
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C．things for military use can be transformed to peaceful use |
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D．as long as there are wars, people’s way of living cannot be improved |
4.What should we do to achieve peace?
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A．Spend more money educating children. |
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B．Stop military exploration |
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C．Call on people to help each other |
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D．Act from right now on. |
5.Which word can best describe the writer’s picture of the future of the world?
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A．Optimistic |
B．Pessimistic |
C．Imaginative |
D．Disappointing |
The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing.
October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar. Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life．
However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect（前景）of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking（令人头痛的）. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.
Here is some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers’ Week：
●Learn rules. Make sure you know British social etiquette（礼节）. Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.
●Be kind. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.
●Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely you’ll be to meet new people than those who never leave their room.
●Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.
So with a bit of clever planning and effort, Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your experience to next year’s new recruits．
1.Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage？
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A．October is generally the busiest month for universities． |
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B．It’s a good idea to have a doorstop. |
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C．A bit of planning can make Freshers’ Week easier. |
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D．The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers’ Week． |
2.The underlined word “recruits” in the last paragraph refers to ．
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A．courses |
B．freshers |
C．neighbors |
D．challenges |
3.We can infer from the 4th paragraph that ．
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A．the newcomers usually miss the days living at home |
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B．most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities |
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C．many freshers are worried about how to fit university life |
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D．all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs |
4.Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy？
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A．To pass the busy university life． |
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B．To help make friends with other freshers． |
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C．To show yourself a drinker as others． |
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D．To pass the time in a happy way． |
5.The main purpose of the passage is to ．
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A．tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities |
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B．introduce something about higher education system of the UK |
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C．discuss something about the Freshers’ Week in the UK |
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D．advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning |
How I Turned to Be Optimistic
I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt's house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.
I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see-—the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.
The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to "the hard times."
My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.
From my experiences I have learned one important rule: almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.
1.How did the author get to know America?
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A． From her relatives. |
B． From her mother. |
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C． From books and pictures. |
D． From radio programs. |
2.Upon leaving for America the author felt_______.
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A．confused |
B．excited |
C．worried |
D．amazed |
3.For the first two years in New York, the author _________.
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A．often lost her way |
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B．did not think about her future |
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C．studied in three different schools |
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D．got on well with her stepfather |
4.What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?
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A．She worked as a translator. |
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B．She attended a lot of job interviews. |
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C．She paid telephone bills for her family. |
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D．She helped her family with her English. |
5.The author believes that______.
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A．her future will be free from troubles |
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B．it is difficult to learn to become patient |
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C．there are more good things than bad things |
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D．good things will happen if one keeps trying |
Everyone has his own attitude____1____ getting old. The night before her eighth birthday, I found my daughter Lizzy sat on her bed ____2____ (weep). “I love being seven,” she cried. “I don’t want to be eight!” I held her in my arms and explained that____3____ was going to be even better to be eight than being seven. I told her how much I loved her and ____4____a wonderful birthday she was going to have. Eventually she was comforted. It’s always strange ____5____ (tell) that you are a year older, even when you aren’t very old. Now I’m in my early 60s, and I don’t always recognize the face in the mirror, _____6____ something has changed the way that I think. The process of aging ____7____(increasing) interests and amazes me, annoys and irritates me, and sometimes still makes me ____8___(frighten), too, but much, much less than it used to. There is ____9____ ongoing sadness at the absence of the friends and family members____10____ have died before me.
I can still remember when I met my best friend．She had just moved into the neighborhood and her grandmother brought her down to 1 me．I hid behind my mother she hid behind her grandmother， 2 to look at each other．Soon we lost the 3 and started playing with each other．
In the 7th grade，I first intentionally distanced myself from her．At that time, she was 4 family problems and I deserted her to be with me because she got _ 5 than ever before．None of my new friends liked her as much as I did because they knew she had_ 6 ．However，every summer we couldalways sit at each other’s house and watch soap operas，and talk about all the boys we liked．
It was last year when I noticed the problem．I guess I was too devoted in high school to 7 she needed someone there for her．Anyway，she made a new best friend and so did I．Then I didn’t know why，but she started cutting herself!
She then was diagnosed（诊断）with clinical depression．At first，I was very 8 ，but we still stayed in __9___．I wanted to be there for her since her new best friend basically 10 __ her and people were calling her 11 ．
Yesterday she came to me and said：“I never knew what a best friend was until you were the only person that would stop me cutting．I 12 you so much，and you didn’t even know you were ___13 me．”
We both cried．And a kind of 14 that I learn from my life so far is never to give up on your friends．Even if they aren’t as warm as others，or people think they are crazy，they need someonethere．If you desert them，you will only be 15 yourself.
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In junior high school, one of my classmates, Ethan, was addicted to TV. This boy simply knew everything about such pop shows as Who’s the Boss?
Then one day Ethan’s mother made an offer in order to draw him back to his school subjects. She promised that she would give him $200 if he could go a full month without watching any TV. None of us thought Ethan could do it, but he did quite well. His mom paid him $200. He went out and bought a TV, the biggest he could find.
In recent years, hundreds of schools have carried out experiments with paying kids with each for showing up or getting good grades. All school kids admire this trend. But it upsets adults. Teachers say that we are rewarding kids for doing what they should be doing of their own will. Psychologists warn that money can actually make kids perform worse by making the act of learning cheap. The debate has become a typical battle over why our kids are not learning at the rate they should he despite decades of reforms and budget increases.
[写作内容] 1. 以约30词概括上文的主要内容。
2. 以约120词对用金钱鼓励孩子学习的现象进行议论，内容包括：
(1)你对用金钱鼓励孩子学习的看法;
(2)你的父母(或其他亲人)是如何鼓励你学习的；
(3)你认为怎样才能更好地鼓励孩子学习。
[写作要求]
1. 可以使用实例或其它论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2. 标题自定。
3. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
[评分标准] 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。
