短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
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作文。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(Λ)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
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。
What would you do if you failed? Many people may choose to give up. Therefore， the key to success is to keep your direction and stick to your goal. On your way to succeed， you must keep your direction. It is just looks like a lamp， guide you in darkness and helping you overcome obstacles on your way. Otherwise， you will easily got lost or hesitate to go ahead.
Direction means objectives. You can get nowhere without a objective in life. You can try to write your objective on paper and make some plan to achieve it. By this way， you will know how to arrange your time and to spend your time proper. And you should also have a belief you are sure to succeed as long as you keep your direction all the time.
One year ago, I was 1. great trouble. I worked hard at English and devoted all my spare time to 2. （practise）it. But I failed to pass the mid-term examination, 3. made me greatly disappointed. So I asked my grandpa for advice when I got home. 4. (hear) what I told him, he said, “To some extent, examination 5. (result) are sometimes unexpected by your study level. You can’t judge your progress by one examination.” He encouraged me 6. ( work) hard for a long time to check my results. I 7. (take) my grandpa’s advice. Now I realize 8. the process of learning is much more important and my English is much better9. before. From my experience, I feel that we10. listen to opinions from old people.
Last night I entered a poetry competition. It was very rushed. It was the very last minute and I was . Yet I really wanted to do it. So without the of my family, I got up in front of a group of people and got ready to my poem. But I didn’t expect to .
Judges were chosen from the audience by a bouncy (有弹性的) ball thrown out into their midst (中间) to see would catch it. As it is with most , performers had 2 minutes to impress the who would then give a score from 0.0 to 10. There were five judges.
I was the person in the competition. I’m only 16 and everybody else was about 20-70. My poem really well. People liked it and I think many were impressed by my courage to on stage and perform my own work. In the end I third, but I was not disappointed. , it was only 0.3 points that separated me second place.
it was all over, I was waiting in the car park for my dad to pick me up. One of the judges came up to me and told me I had done a fantastic job. Even though many people had congratulated me, this was . The lady judge was very sincere. She said, “Here, have the , so you remember tonight”. I a smile card out for the woman thanking her for her words and the ball. She was impressed by the card but no words passed between us. It was a understanding. Words would ruin the moment.
My father beeped (鸣喇叭) from the car park so I my goodbye and got in the car, holding in my hand the bouncy ball that changed me.
1.A. unlucky B. uncomfortable C. unhappy D. unprepared
2.A. support B. suggestion C. idea D. advice
3.A. give B. begin C. write D. present
4.A. fail B. win C. cry D. lose
5.A. making B. dropping C. having D. leaving
6.A. whom B. who C. that D. whoever
7.A. competitions B. games C. meetings D. events
8.A. readers B. listeners C. audiences D. judges
9.A. youngest B. oldest C. tallest D. strongest
10.A. became B. went C. read D. sounded
11.A. get up B. go up C. keep up D. look up
12.A. chose B. wanted C. came D. had
13.A. Above allB. After all C. In all D. First of all
14.A. of B. from C. over D. with
15.A. While B. When C. Before D. Until
16.A. different B. wonderful C. surprised D. reasonable
17.A. prize B. poem C. experience D. ball
18.A. pushed B. carried C. looked D. pulled
19.A. good B. silent C. happy D. simple
20.A. nodded B. showed C. said D. expressed
Your Teen Is Falling Asleep in Class
Teens have a busy morning schedule as they need to wake up and get moving very early in order to catch a bus and get to school by the required time. This means teens need to get their rest the night before or they will be too tired to learn anything at school. __1._
When a teen falls asleep in class, two things happen: he/she misses what is being taught and he/she loses the respect of the teacher. He/She may also receive a consequence from the school, depending on the classroom discipline policy. 2.__
To prevent your teen from being sleepy in class, try these three tips：
*Set a time for “lights out” on school nights. This is never be any later than 10 p．m. and preferably 9 p．m. _3._ Soft music can be on and used to help calm your teen.
*Help your teen develop a nighttime routine that involves activities that slow them down for the end of the day. _4._ Turning off the computer and disconnecting from friends and the excitement of the day an hour before bedtime will also help your teen relax.
*_5.__ This will reinforce (增强) what it feels like to be rested and capable of accomplishing what he/she wants.
A．What's worse, they may even fall asleep in class.
B．Taking a bath and reading are two activities that work well.
C．Set a good example and show him/her your love for learning.
D．Point out the positives after your teen has had a good night's rest.
E．“Lights out” means the computer, television, lights and cell phone should be off.
F．All of these things affect your teen's academic success and can be avoided.
G．While your teen keeps his/her goals in line with your expectations, he/she may have his/her own goals.
Chicken soup has long been a comfort food for people with cold symptoms. Whether the remedy(疗法) comes from the warmth and comfort of the soup or from actual cold-fighting ingredients(成分) in the meal, it is still up for debate.
Chicken Soup: Just the Evidence
Science has begun to support what mothers have understood for centuries. The heat, salt, and hydration provided by chicken soup may actually fight the cold virus. Laboratory studies have shown that ingredients of chicken soup with vegetables could kill viral cells and prevent the growth of new ones. The soup may also provide an anti-inflammatory(消炎的) effect that helps reduce cold symptoms. Unfortunately, the benefits of chicken soup appear to be limited by how quickly the soup leaves the body. There is no indication that chicken soup would help in the prevention of colds, but its use as a remedy for symptoms is common. It is largely a safe remedy with no ill side effects, and scientific evidence points more in favor of its cold-fighting properties(特性) than against it.
The Downside of Chicken Soup
Evidence in support of chicken soup’s antiviral properties is not yet solid enough to prove true, reliable medicinal effects. Although the evidence based on personal experiences and existing research seem to support a good effect of chicken soup, a clinical trial would be very difficult to perform. In addition, some people with food allergies(过敏性反应) or sensitivities to salt may experience ill side effects from chicken soup. Unbroken bones may also lead to a chocking risk, particularly for children. However, the potential benefits of chicken soup seem to far outweigh the possible risks.
1. What does the underlined sentence suggest?
A. Mothers have long been helped by scientists to find remedies for colds.
B. Scientists have agreed for centuries with what mothers have understood.
C. People have tried chicken soup to help reduce cold symptoms since long ago.
D. Mothers know better how to deal with cold symptoms than scientists.
2. Which of the following is true about chicken soup?
A. It is particularly good for children.
B. It can prevent people from colds.
C. It is an amazing comfort food for people with colds.
D. It surely has medicinal effects on colds.
3.What’s the author’s opinion on chicken soup?
A. It is good for people with colds to have chicken soup.
B. Scientists have found solid evidence about the benefits of chicken soup.
C. Chicken soup can take the place of other medicines for colds.
D. People still argue whether chicken soup has effects on cold symptoms.
March is a month of fun-filled activities for the entire family! When you want some family fun activities for March, consider these ideas centered on some of the events and holidays happening in this month.
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday and kids and adults of all ages can celebrate with books, games and more to honor this famous author of kids’ books. Take some time in March to read your favorite books with your children or to read some you have never read before.
Spring Break
Spring Break can be the perfect time for families while the children are out of school. There are many places for families during this time period. For example, you might consider a trip to a local theme park or a national park. They often run junior camps and other activities during Spring Break that you can enjoy as a family.
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17th and you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy this holiday. This is a great time to get all the family together to enjoy quality time together. You can also take this time to explore the holiday, its history and what it means. You can also start or continue with your own St. Patrick’s Day traditions that your family can continue year after year.
Seasonal Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts can be a fun family activity all year round. So if you’re looking to spend this fun time together in March, you can look for some seasonal arts and crafts ideas. You can do early preparation for Easter, spring plants and pictures, sun catchers for hanging in the windows or other seasonal related ideas. This is also a great time to consider planting a flower garden or working on outdoor craft projects.
1.Who is the text written for?
A. Parents. B. School children.
C. Teachers. D. Officials.
2.Which of the following is holiday for family?
A. Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. B.Spring Break.
C. St. Patrick’s Day. D.Seasonal Arts and Crafts.
3.What can be done on Dr. Seuss’s Birthday?
A. Having a trip to a park. B. Finding some books to read.
C. Staying with Irish people. D. Working on favourite crafts.
4.What does the text mainly focus on?
A. Holiday events. B. Creative ideas.
C. Children’s abilities. D. Family activities.
