Today, roller skating （滑旱冰）is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn’t easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn’t exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.
One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball(化妆舞会). He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.
Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.
On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forget Merlin’s grand entrance for a long time!
1.The text is mainly about ____.
A. a strange man
B. an unusual party
C. how roller skating began
D. how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century
2.People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he ____.
A. often gave others surprises
B. was a gifted musician
C. invented the roller skates
D. was full of imagination
3.Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to ____.
A. impress the party guests
B. arrive at the party sooner
C. test his invention
D. show his skill in walking on wheels
4.What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph?
A. The roller skates needed further improvement.
B. The party guests took Merlin for a fool.
C. Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.
D. Merlin got himself into trouble.
Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially our spoken English.
Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
Global English Centre * General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing * 3-month (700 yuan ), 6-month ( 1,200 yuan ) and one-year (2,000 yuan ) courses. * Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.—Fri. * Experienced college English teachers. * Close to city centre and bus stops. Tel: 67605272 Add: 105 Zhongshan Road 100082 |
Modern Language School * Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills. * Small classes (12 — 16 students) on Sat.& Sun. from 2:00 — 5:00 pm. * Native English teachers from Canada and USA. * Language lab and computers supplied. * 3-month course:1,050 yuan; 6-month course: 1,850 yuan Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056 Tel: 67353019 |
The 21st Century English Training Centre * We specialize in effective(卓有成效的)teaching at all levels. * We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. * We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays. * Entrance exams: June 1 and Dec. 1 * Only 15-minute walk from city centre. Call 67801642 for more information |
The International House of English * Three / Six-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient(方便的)class hours: 9:00 — 12:00 am and 2:00 — 5:00 pm. * A four-month evening program for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes). * Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a second /foreign language. * Free sightseeing and social activities(活动) * Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308 |
1.You work from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm every day. Which schools will you choose?
A. Global English Centre and Modern Language School
B. Global English Centre and the International House
C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century
D. The 21st Century and the International House
2.The 21st Century is different from the other three schools in that ____.
A. its teaching quality is better
B. it is nearest to the city centre.
C. its courses are more advanced
D. it requires an entrance examination
3.If you take the evening program at the International House, you will pay ____.
A. 60 yuan B. 240 yuan
C. 720 yuan D. 960yuan
4.If your friend wants to take a course in English for hotel management, he may call at _____ for class information.
A. 67605272 B. 67353019
C. 67801642 D. 67432308
Peter Onruang, a Hollywood businessman, has paid $310,000 to clone his best friend Wolfie, a lovely dog. He said, “Wolfie was more than just a pet to me.” Wolfie died two years ago, at the age of 15. But long before she and her sister Bubble passed away, Onruang had plans to bring them back to life. Onruang said, “I buried them at home. Each time I visit them, I say, ‘Hi, I’m making a new body for you.’”
Finally, Onruang found the South Korean biotechnology company RNL Bio, which can and will clone animals. Onruang collected his dogs’ stem cells (干细胞), and then he started a website MyFriendAgain.com, so he could earn and save the $310,000 that the cloning would cost.
The new dogs should look identical (完全相同的) to Wolfie and Bubble. When the cloning process is done, Onruang may end up with several clones of each dog. But Onruang admits he’s still not sure that they will be exactly the same.
Scientists cloned the first animal, a sheep named Dolly, in 1996 in Scotland. That project has raised ethical (伦理的) questions about where science should draw the line. Another question is whether such technique will lead to a day when humans could be cloned.
“If I had an opportunity to clone myself, I would do it readily,” Onruang said. “Because it’s me, I’m raising myself. I have already known exactly my strengths and weaknesses. This person is going to be the new and improved me, and will live the life I’ve always wanted to live.”
1.Onruang started the website MyFriendAgain.com in order to .
A. encourage more people to clone their pets
B. draw people’s attention to cloning
C. raise money to pay for the cloning
D. collect his dog’s stem cells
2.The purpose of the fourth paragraph is to tell us .
A. when and where scientists cloned the first sheep Dolly
B. people are in favor of the clone technology
C. cloning will be of great benefit to humans
D. there are arguments about the clone technology
3.What is Onruang’s attitude towards cloning humans?
A. He is enthusiastic about it.
B. He doesn’t care about it.
C. He strongly opposes it.
D. He never thinks about it.
明天的英语课轮到你进行课前英语小演讲。请根据以下信息，以“健康早餐”为主题写一份演讲稿。
［写作内容］
1. 现象：有些同学不吃早餐； 有些同学吃早餐，但营养不均衡。
2. 后果：严重影响身体健康； 影响学习效率。
3. 建议：（1）早起，吃营养均衡的早餐。（2）营养均衡的早餐包括：含有碳水化合物的谷类，以提供每天所需的能量； 鸡蛋、牛奶等提供蛋白质； 蔬菜、水果等帮助消化。谷类：grain；碳水化合物： carbohydrates；蛋白质：protein； 消化：digestion
I’m very much honored to give you a speech on healthy breakfast._____________________
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改： 在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。
Last Sunday, I went sightseeing with my friends in the Fairy Lake Park. The park was full of beauty of spring, with the sun shining and birds sing. When I was enjoying the fantastic scenery around, something unpleasant caught their eyes. A young couple in a boat was eating, talking and laughing loudly as if they were the only people in the world. Which is worse, they spat and even threw rubbish into the lake, total ignoring the noticeable sign “No Littering” nearby. What shame!
Such behavior leaves me deep in thought. If all visitors to the Fairy Lake Park do as the couple did so, the lake will be severely polluted or soon turned into a huge dustbin.
课文填空（每空1分，满分10分）
ZY: But how can I listen carefully while ___1.___notes?
HX: This is a __2.__ of the trade, If the interviewee agrees, you can use a recorder to get the facts__ 3.___. It's also useful if a person wants to challenge you. You have the evidence to support your story.
ZY: I see! Have you ever had a case where someone accused your journalists of getting the wrong end of the stick?
HX: Yes, but it was a long time ago. This is how the story __4.__. A footballer was accused of taking money for deliberately not scoring goals so as to let the other team win. We went to interview him. He__5.__ taking money but we were skeptical .
First aid treatment
1.Remove clothing using __6._ if necessary unless it is __7._ to the burn. Take off other clothing and jewellery near the burn.
2.Cool burns immediately with cool but not icy water. It is best to place burns under gently 8. __water for about 10 minutes.(The cool water stops the9.___process, prevents the pain becoming unbearable and10.___swelling.) Do not put cold water on third degree burns.
