根据句子的上下文语境，给下划线的单词或词组选择恰当的英文解释。
1.To commemorate the baby’s birth they put her name on the bell.
2.What happens at births, weddings, and funerals in your country?
3.Over five hundred mourners came to his funeral.
4.The President of the Republic placed a wreath on the tomb.
5.Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, silence the pianos and with muffled drum, bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.
A. cannot be heard clearly
B. to do something to show that you remember and respect someone important or an important event in the past
C. something gradually decreases
D. to make a long low sound expressing pain or unhappiness.
E. a circle made from leaves or flowers that you put on a grave
F. a religious ceremony for burying or burning a dead person
G. someone who attends a funeral, especially a relative of the dead person
请根据句子的意思和汉语提示完成下列句子，每空只填一个单词。
1.She is not very o_______ about the outcome of the talks.
2.The plan will be submitted to the committee for official a_______.
3.We regret this service is t_______ unavailable and we will see to it as soon as possible.
4.The writer is guilty of discrimination and _______ (accurate) in his article.
5.Please keep me fully _______ (inform) of any change of the situation.
6.Jack is an intelligent student, but he lacks _______ (动机，动力).
7.The tourist industry plays a v_______ (重要的) role in the national economy.
8.She has been d_______ (故意地) ignoring him all day.
9.Teamwork is a key f_______ (特点，特色) of the training program.
10.His p_______ (建议) that the system should be changed was rejected.
Look in the bedroom of teenagers throughout the world and you’ll 1. (probable) find a pair of blue jeans. Their popularity has spread across nations and cultures. Levi Strauss, the American company that first introduced us to the wonder of blue jeans, celebrated 2. 150th birthday last week. The company
3. (found) in 1853 by 24-year-old Levi Strauss. Twenty years later, he made 4. first pair of blue jeans and, in doing so, created work pants 5. the cowboys of the wild American West. Men 6. rushed to California to find gold in the middle of the 19th century started to wear the jeans 7. (make) by Levi Strauss. American troops 8. (fight) in World WarⅡ brought Levi’s jeans to Europe and Asia. Now 9. have been an international symbol of being cool for more than a century. Blue jeans have attracted people’s attention with their 10. (fashion) designs, naturalness, and changeable styles.
Today, there are many chances for those who wish to continue their education. However, nearly all require some break in one’s career in order to attend school full time.
Part-time education, that is, attending school at night or for one weekend a month, tends to drag the process out over time and puts the completion of a degree program out of reach of many people. Additionally, such programs require a fixed time commitment which can also impact negatively on one’s career and family time.
Of the many approaches to teaching and learning, however, perhaps the most flexible (灵活的) is that called distance learning. Distance learning is an educational method which allows the students the flexibility to study at his or her own pace to achieve the academic goals which are so necessary in today’s world. The time required to study may be set aside at the student’s convenience. Additionally, the student may enroll in distance learning courses from actually any place in the world, while continuing to pursue their chosen career. Individual assistance may be available via regular airmail, telephone, fax machine, teleconferencing and over the Internet.
Good distance learning programs are characterized by the inclusion of a subject evaluation tool with every subject, so a student doesn’t need to travel away from home to take a test. Another characteristic of a good distance learning program is the equivalence (等同) of the distance learning course with the same subject materials as those students taking the course on the home campus. The resultant diploma or degree should also be the same whether distance learning or on-campus study is employed. The individuality of the professor/student relationship is another characteristic of a good distance learning program. In the final analysis, a good distance learning program has a place not only for the individual student but also the company or business that wants to work in partnership with their employees for the educational benefit, professional development, and business growth of the organization. Supporting distance learning programs for their employees gives the business the advantage of retaining (留住) career-minded people while contributing to their personal and professional growth through education.
1.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of part time education?
A. It requires some break in one’s career.
B. It tends to last too long for many people to complete a degree program.
C. It affects one’s career.
D. It gives the student less time to share with the family.
2. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of distance learning?
A. The student may choose his or her own pace.
B. The student may study at his or her convenience.
C. They can pursue their chosen career while studying.
D. Individual assistance comes through regular airmail, telephone and fax machine.
3.What benefit will distance learning program bring to a business?
A. Attracting more talented people.
B. Good image of the business.
C. Better cooperation with universities.
D. Further training of employees and business growth.
4. Good distance learning program have the following characteristics EXCEPT _______.
A. distance learning course is the same as students taking courses on campus
B. the diploma or degree should be the same as on campus study
C. professor-student relationship is strictly one to one all through the course
D. includes subject evaluation tool
5.What benefit will distance learning bring to an employee of a business?
A. Higher salary.
B. Professional growth.
C. Good impression on the employer.
D. Good relationship with the employer.
The dirty, homeless man sat on the pavement, staring at the stones. He thought back more than twenty years to when he was a boy living in a small red brick house on this very street. He recalled the flower garden, the swing his dad made, and the bike he had saved up for months to buy.
The man shrugged impatiently, for the brightness of those pictures hurt him, and his memory traveled on another ten years. He had a job by then, plenty of friends and started to come home less. He did not really want to remember those years, nor the day when, because of debts, he had gone home planning to ask for money. He felt embarrassed, but he knew exactly where his dad kept the money. When his parents stepped out of the room, he took what he wanted and left.
That was the last time he had seen them. Ashamed, he went abroad, and his parents knew nothing about the years of wandering or time in prison. But locked in his cell he often thought of home. Once free, he would love to see his parents again, if they were still alive, and still wanted to see him.
When his prison time was up, he found a job, but couldn’t settle. Something was drawing him home. He did not want to arrive penniless, so he hitchhiked most of the long journey back. But less than a mile from his destination he started to feel sick with doubt. Could they ever accept this man who had so bitterly disappointed them?
He spent most of that day sitting under a tree. That evening he posted a letter which, although short, had taken him hours to write. It ended with:
I know it is unreasonable of me to suppose you want to see me ... so it’s up to you. I’ll come early Thursday morning. If you want me home, hang a white handkerchief in the window of my old bedroom. If it’s there, I’ll come in; if not, I’ll wave good-bye and go.
And now it was Thursday morning and he was sitting on the pavement at the end of the street. Finally he got up and walked slowly toward the old house. He drew a long breath and looked.
His parents were taking no risks. ________________________________________
The man threw his head back, gave a cry of relief and ran straight through the open front door.
1.Why did the man shrug impatiently (paragraph 2) while he was thinking of his childhood?
A. The thoughts made him angry.
B. He felt he had wasted time.
C. He was anxious to go home.
D. The sweet memory caused him much pain.
2.Why did it take him hours to write the letter?
A. He doubted if his parents still lived in that house.
B. He had much news to tell his parents.
C. He felt ashamed to ask for forgiveness.
D. He was longing to return home and felt excited.
3.In what order did the following events take place?
a. He took the money from his parents.
b. He bought a bicycle with his savings.
c. He was sentenced to prison.
d. He wrote the letter home.
e. He sat on the pavement.
f. He hitchhiked back home.
A. b, a, c, d, e, f B. b, a, c, f, d, e
C. a, c, b, d, f, a D. a, d, b, c, e, f
4.Which of the following best fits into paragraph 8?
A. Every inch of the house was covered in white. Sheets, pillowcases and table clothes had been placed on every window and door, making it look like a snow house.
B. The house before him was just as he remembered: the red bricks, the brown door and nothing else.
C. A colorful blanket was over the front door. On it, in large letters, was written, “Welcome home, son”.
D. A police car was parked in the drive way, and two officers stood at the front door.
5.The best title of the passage is _______.
A. Sweet Memory B. White Handkerchief
C. Abandoned Son D. Leaving Home
Planning your holiday? Whether you’re going to Yunnan or UK, it’s important to make sure you’re well-prepared. Here’s a handy checklist to help you.
Location
The first thing you have to decide is where you want to go. Of course a lot will depend on your time and budget. Do you want to relax on a beach, visit some famous landmarks, or hike through some beautiful scenery? All these things are available in China, but if your budget stretches, why not look at somewhere else in Asia, or even farther.
Packing
There can be such a thing as being over prepared when traveling, but you don’t want to forget something important. It can be a good idea to wear pants with zipped pockets. In certain countries local thieves will target unsuspecting tourists for their money. It can also be worth packing some basic medical supplies. If you are going to be moving around a lot, buy a good backpack. Finally, remember to pack clothes that are going to be suitable for the weather.
Accommodation
There are several things to consider when picking where you want to stay. Location is often the most important. When staying in hotels, it is often a good idea to book your first night in a new city. After all, you will not be familiar with the surroundings and will want somewhere to leave your luggage. However, don’t spend more than a couple of days at the same hotel. When you get to a new place, you might soon discover there’s somewhere better to stay.
Don’t forget
The key to a good holiday is detail. When you’re traveling, especially in a foreign country, don’t forget to change some money before you leave. If you’re traveling somewhere tropical, you might need some injections or pills to avoid disease. And it’s always worth taking out travel insurance, just in case you find yourself in a spot of bother during the trip. Don’t forget to check the exchange rates. The strong yuan has made traveling abroad cheaper recently. It can also be a good idea to write down the phone number of the closest Chinese embassy, in case you need help while abroad.
1.You have to take all the following into consideration EXCEPT _______ when deciding where to spend your holiday.
A. culture B. purpose C. money D. time
2.Pants with zipped pockets are recommended mainly because _______.
A. it’s a good measure in case of emergencies
B. you’ll be expected to buy a lot of souvenirs
C. you’ll carry many small things with you
D. it will help you guard against local theft
3.As for accommodation, the writer’s tip is _______.
A. to stay away from the downtown areas to get cheap places
B. to book one or two nights in the same hotel in case you don’t like it
C. to choose your location after you arrive at your destination
D. better not to leave your luggage in unfamiliar hotels
4.It can be inferred from the last part that we should _______.
A. choose the most suitable kind of travel insurance
B. use RMB in all foreign countries since the yuan is strong
C. check the exchange rates so as to decide what currency (货币) to buy
D. get in touch with Chinese embassy if we need help when abroad
5.What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To attract the tourists to travel abroad.
B. To tell some travel information to tourists.
C. To help the tourists make good preparations for their holidays.
D. To remind tourists of the safety during their journey.
