—Would you mind if I turn on the TV?
— .
A.No, you can’tB. Yes, please
C. No, go ahead D. Yes, thanks
假设你叫张林。你的英国朋友Andrew下个月要来你校学习两个月。他请你对他上学期间的交通方式提出建议。
现在，请你用英语回一封信，按以下各点答复。
1．建议骑自行车上学；
2．自行车是学生常用交通工具；
3．骑自行车的一些好处；
4．骑自行车注意的问题。
注意：
1．词数100左右，信的开头和结束语已为你写好（不计入总词数）。
2．可根据内容要点适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Andrew,
Very happy to hear from you and you’re welcome to study in our school for the next two months.
阅读下面短文回答问题，然后将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上（请注意问题后的词数要求）。
〔1〕There are many useful suggestions and pieces of advice that can help one to improve English. Here are some useful suggestions and new tips to increase one’s English language vocabulary.
〔2〕Learning English vocabulary is about much more than just learning the right words. A broad grasp of vocabulary in the English language is based on understanding important expressions and “word combinations”, which means groups of words that often or always go together.
〔3〕Learning a word will not help very much if you quickly forget it. Research shows that it takes from 10 to 20 repetitions to really make a word part of your vocabulary. Since most words are learned from how they are used in context （上下文）, the more words one is exposed to（接触）, The easier one will find English to learn . Keep a writing pad close to you. When you read, pay close attention to the word you do not know, write the word down and try to figure out its meaning from the context. Then_______________________ in a dictionary.
〔4〕Remember that if you do not use English words that you have just learned in conversation or writing, you will forget them very quickly. So the best way to learn new words effectively is just by trying to use them in conversation and writing. Remember also that practice is the key to fluent spoken English.
〔5〕Building vocabulary is a life-long task. Remember, “In the beginning was the word.” Your future could depend on how rich your vocabulary is. It will also determine the quality of your communication.
1.What is the main idea of the text? (no more than 10 words)
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2.Complete the following statement with proper words. (no more than 5 words)
If you want to learn new words effectively, the best way is using them ____ ____.
3.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (no more than 5words)
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4.Why does the author think context is important in learning English? (no more than 15 words)
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5.What does the word “it” (Line 1, Paragraph 3) probably refer to? (no more than 9 words)
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Until recently, the "science of the future" was supposed to be electronics and artificial intelligence. Today it seems more and more likely that the next great breakthroughs in technology will be brought through a combination of those two sciences with organic chemistry and genetic engineering. This combination is the science of biotechnology.
Organic chemistry enables us to produce marvelous synthetic materials. However, it is still difficult to manufacture anything that has the capacity of wool to conserve (保存) heat and also to absorb moisture. Nothing that we have been able to produce so far comes anywhere near the combination of strength, lightness and flexibility that we find in the bodies of ordinary insects.
Nevertheless, scientists in the laboratory have already succeeded in "growing" a material that has many of the characteristics of human skin. The next step may well be "biotech hearts and eyes" which can replace diseased organs in human beings. These will not be rejected by the body, as is the case with organs from humans.
The application of biotechnology to energy production seems even more promising. In 1996 the famous science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke, many of whose previous predictions have come true, said that we may soon be able to develop remarkably cheap and renewable sources of energy. Some of these power sources will be biological. Clarke and others have warned us repeatedly that sooner or later we will have to give up our dependence on non-renewable power sources. Coal, oil and gas are indeed convenient. However, using them also means creating dangerously high levels of pollution. It will be impossible to meet the growing demand for energy without increasing that pollution to catastrophic (灾难性的) levels unless we develop power sources that are both cheaper and cleaner.
It is attempting to think that biotechnology or some other "science of the future" can solve our problems. Before we surrender to that temptation we should remember nuclear power. Only a few generations ago it seemed to promise limitless, cheap and safe energy. Today those promises lie buried in a concrete grave in a place called Chernobyl, in the Ukraine. Biotechnology is unlikely, however, to break its promises in quite the same or such a dangerous way.
1.According to the passage, the science of the future is likely to be ________.
A. electronics B. biotechnology
C. genetic engineering D. nuclear technology
2.The materials produced with organic chemistry are ________.at present.
A. as good as wool
B. as good as an insect's body
C. better than natural materials
D. not as good as natural materials
3.According to the passage, it may soon be possible ________.
A. to transplant human organs
B. to make artificial hearts and eyes
C. to produce drugs without side effects
D. to make something as good as human skin
4.In 1996, Arthur C. Clarke predicted that_______.
A. the Chernobyl disaster would happen in two years
B. we will never stop using non-renewable power sources biological
C. oil, gas and coal could be repeatedly used in the future
D. power sources would be put into use soon
5.What do we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Biological power will keep all its promises.
B. Biological power is cheaper than nuclear power.
C. Biotechnology can solve all our future energy problems
D. Biological power may not be as dangerous as nuclear power
A huge shire horse in Australia has been declared the biggest horse in the world by its owner , beating the current Guinness World Record（吉尼斯记录） by several inches .
The huge five-year-old , from Pakenham , S. E Australia , measures an amazing 20.1 hands , or 2.057m tall . He weighs over 1.3 tons ( 1,300kg) — about the same as a small car — and is still growing . His owner , horse trainer Jane Greenman , 47 , says the only time the horse runs is when there is food on offer . “ He eats an unbelievable amount . I would hate to run a team of eight horses his size—it would send you broke . ” she says .
The massive horse , whose name is Noddy , was born in Australia with its parents imported from England . Noddy’s grandfather , Ladbrooke Edward (UK) was the world’s tallest horse during the 1980’s .But Jane had no idea that the horse she raised from the age of six months would grow this big . Noddy immediately began to rocket and soon overtook both his parents in size .
Although she says that she is not interested in the Guiness Book of World Records , nevertheless Jane has carried out her own research and is sure that Noddy comes top . “ The nearest is a horse in Texas , at 20 hands ,” says Jane . “ Noddy is already an inch taller than that . The frightening thing is he still hasn’t finished—shire horses aren’t fully grown until they’re about six or seven .”
Jane has said that Noddy could be sold overseas , possibly even fetching a record price to match his height . She is unwilling to sell , but to fund the high cost of keeping him she needs to put him to work . “ He needs a job . It’s very hard to find jobs for such a big horse in Australia . I wish he could stay here but I’ve tried everywhere , ” she says regretfully . “ I just want people to enjoy this beautiful animal as much as I do .”
1.How old is the horse now ?
A. Six months old . B. Five years old .
C. Two years old . D. Six years old .
2.The underlined word “ rocket ” in Paragraph 3 probably means “ ”.
A. run fast B. eat a lot C. grow fast D. get strong
3.Which of the following is a big problem for the horse’s owner ?
A. She doesn’t know how to apply for the Guinness World Record .
B. She has to feed eight big horses at the same time .
C. Another horse in Texas is growing even faster than hers .
D. There is not enough money to cover（支付） the cost of raising the horse .
4.It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. Noddy won’t grow any taller
B. Noddy’s growth can be genetically（基因） explained
C. many people are willing to buy Noddy
D. no job will be available for Noddy at all
5.What would be the best title for this passage ?
A. Jane Greenman becomes famous for her horse
B. New world record for the biggest horse
C. Large size means no job for a big horse
D. Jane Greenman , an excellent horse trainer
People in cities all over the world shop in supermarkets. Who decides what you buy in the supermarket? Do you decide? Does the supermarket decide?
When you enter the supermarket, you see shelves full of food. You walk in the aisles (走道) between the shelves. You push a shopping cart and put your food in it.
You probably hear soft, slow music as you walk along the aisles. This may be an attempt to please you, so you will enjoy shopping. Some supermarkets want to increase their profits by playing soft and slow music, because the slow music makes you walk slowly and you have more time to buy things.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are usually put near the entrance. When you arrive at the supermarket, you think about the kinds of fruit and vegetables you need first. Once you’ve got that out of the way, you can relax and do the rest of the shopping without any hurry. Besides, if you see fresh goods first, it gives you a “feel good” impression of freshness, so you can not help spending your money.
Maybe you go to the meat department then. There is some meat on sale, and you want to find it. The manager of the supermarket knows where customers enter the meat department. The cheaper meat is at the other end of the meat department, away from where the customers enter. You have to walk past all the expensive meat before you find the cheaper meat. Maybe you will buy some of the expensive meat instead of the meat on sale.
Most of the food in supermarkets is very attractive. It all says “Buy me quickly!” to the customers. The fresh fruit and vegetables say “Buy me quickly!” as you walk by. The expensive meat says “Buy me quickly!” The supermarket tells you what to buy.
1.Some supermarkets play soft, slow music because it ______.
A. makes customers walk slowly and buy more
B. can help customers get the things they want
C. can make customers relaxed and happy
D. can tell customers exactly where to go
2.The manager knows ______.
A. where customers come from
B. which customers like slow music
C. where fresh meat should be put
D. which customers like cheap meat
3.When walking past the expensive meat, the customers will ______.
A. pay no attention to it B. possibly buy some
C. look for some cheap meat D. feel uncomfortable
4.If you see fresh goods first in the supermarket, ______.
A. you know where to get things
B. it brings you good luck
C. it makes you spend less money
D. you’ll get a fresh impression
5.Supermarket managers make the food attractive so that ______.
A. the customers will buy more B. it looks very expensive
C. the customers come often D. it seems cheap and fine
