Nick is a 14-year-old school boy. His life is full of exams and studies on weekdays. He has little free time. He thinks playing computer games is the best way to make him relax. When he has free time, he sits in front of the computer. Just like that way, he neither eats nor drinks for several hours.
Last weekend, he played games on the computer again. He was too excited and didn't want to move. He didn't have anything for six hours. When he had to go to the bathroom, he found he could not move. He was taken to the hospital. The doctor told him he should do some more different kinds of activities. In other words, he needs more exercise and outdoor activities to make him have a healthy body.
After coming back from the hospital, Nick follows the doctor's advice. He often plays soccer with his friends. Sometimes he still plays computer games on weekends, but he never does it for long. Now, he lives a happy and healthy life.
1.How old is Nick?
A.13. |
B.14. |
C.15. |
D.16. |
2.Nick likes in his free time.
A.riding a bike |
B.playing the guitar |
C.playing computer games |
D.having a school trip |
3.Why was Nick taken to the hospital?
A.Because he was too excited. |
B.Because he had a cold in the morning. |
C.Because he was too nervous of his studies. |
D.Because he couldn’t move after playing computer games so long. |
4.Nick should to follow the doctor’s advice.
A.go to a movie |
B.listen to music |
C.take more exercise |
D.play computer games |
5.Which of the following is True?
A.Nick is very busy with exams and studies on weekdays. |
B.Nick will never play computer games. |
C.Nick likes eating and drinking when he plays computer games. |
D.Nick has an unhappy and unhealthy life now. |
Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Duration: May 1 to Oct 31, 2010
Welcome to the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China. In order to ensure a safe and orderly visit, the organizer of Expo 2010 has formulated (制订) these rules.
Operation Time
The operation time of the Expo Site shall be 9:00~24:00. The opening hours of the pavilions shall be 9:30 ~ 22:30. Visitors shall enter the Expo Site before 21:00 and leave before 24:00 on the day of admission. Those with evening admission tickets may enter the Expo Site between 17:00 and 21:00.
Orderly Entry
Visitors shall go through ticket check and security check before entering the Expo Site. Those who refuse to cooperate may be denied entry. Children eligible (有资格的) for free admission and other visitors with walking difficulties may only enter the Expo Site when accompanied by adults.
Codes of Conduct
Visitors are required to observe public order within the Expo Site, and shall queue up to enter the pavilions or event venues (场馆). In the Expo Site, visitors are prohibited from:
(1) damaging any buildings, facilities or exhibits.
(2) climbing over any buildings or fences
(3) conducting any exhibitions or promotional or fundraising activities without permission.
Special Management Measures
In case of bad weather, too many visitors and technical problems, the organizer may restrict the entry of visitors into the Expo Site, pavilions or event venues.
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Visitors Service Centers are available in the Expo Site, providing visitors with such services as inquiries, rental, lost and found, first aid, mother-baby service, and assistance for lost persons. The centers also accept and process visitors’ complaints. Free rental of wheelchairs are available for the disabled.
1.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A.The 2010 Shanghai World Expo is expected to last about half a year. |
B.The disabled people will be forbidden to enter the Expo Site. |
C.Visitors without tickets can enter the Expo Site if they accept security check. |
D.Children and people with walking difficulties will be banned from entering the Expo Site. |
2.If you have evening admission tickets, you are allowed to enter the Expo Site at ______.
A.4 p.m. |
B.10 a.m. |
C.6 p.m. |
D.10 p.m. |
3.Before entering the Expo Sites, visitors are required to ______.
A.have a physical examination |
B.have a security check |
C.buy some food |
D.show their ID cards |
4.Which of the following can be filled in the blank in the last part?
A.Visitor Service |
B.Visitor Complains |
C.Reservation |
D.Exhibitions and Performances |
5.We can infer that the organizer is intended to help _______.
A.parents with children under 5 |
B.foreigners |
C.women |
D.the disabled |
One of the most famous writers from England by far is Agatha Christie. Her books and plays can be found in more foreign languages48 any other writer except Shakespeare.
Agatha Christie’s real name was Agatha Miller. She was born in England in 1890. She married Archibald Christie 49 she was 24 years old, and she changed 50 family name to Christie.
She sold her first mystery book in 1920. This book was the first time that the world met Mrs. Christie’s famous detective Hercule Poirot. Ten years after that, Mrs. Christie wrote her first book with her 51 famous detective, Miss Marple.
In 1928, Mrs. Christie’s first marriage broke up. She married M.E.L. Mallowan 52_____1930, but she continued to write her books under 53_____ name Agatha Christie.
Over her life, Agatha Christie wrote 60 books, 16 plays, and more than 100 short stories. She passed 54 in 1976 when she was 85 years old. Her books can still be found 55____ sale in bookstores all around the world.
After 17 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some 36 with you.”
The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been 37 for 20 years, but the demands of my work and my boys made it possible to visit her only 38 .
Then I called to visit her to go out for dinner and a movie. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she had curled her 39 and was wearing a nice dress. My mother took my arm 40 she were the First Lady.
During the dinner, we had an agreeable 41 —nothing extraordinary but catching up on recent events of each other’s life. We talked so much that we missed the movie. At last, she said,” I’ll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.” I 42 .
Two days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn’t have a 43 to do anything for her.
Later, I received a copy of a restaurant receipt from the place mother and I had dined. A(n) 44 note said, “I paid this bill in advance. I wasn’t sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates—one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night 45 for me. I love you, son.”
At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time “I LOVE YOU” and giving our loved ones the time that they 46 . Nothing in life is more important than your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be 47 till “some other time”.
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A.a girl did stand |
B.a girl stood |
C.did a girl stand |
D.stood a girl |
Mary didn’t understand made her deskmate so upset all the morning.
A.it was that |
B.why it was that |
C.how that was |
D.what it was that |