Alexandra Scott was born to Liz and Jay Scott in Manchester,Connecticut on January 18, 1996,the second of four children. Shortly before her first birthday,Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma,a type of childhood cancer.
On her first birthday, the doctors informed Alex’s parents that if she beat her cancer it was doubtful that she would ever walk again. Just two weeks later,Alex slightly moved her leg at her parents’ request to kick. This was the first indication that she would turn out to be a courageous and confident child with big dreams and big accomplishments.
By her second birthday,Alex was able to stand up with leg braces (支架).She worked hard to gain strength and to learn how to walk. She appeared to be overcoming the difficulties, until the shocking discovery within the next year that her tumors (肿瘤)had started growing again. In the year 2000,the day after her fourth birthday,Alex received a stem cell transplant (干细胞移植)and informed her mother,“When I get out of the hospital I want to have a lemonade stand. ” She said she wanted to give the money to doctors to allow them to “help other kids,like they helped me.,,True to her word, she held her first lemonade stand later that year with the help of her older brother and raised an amazing $ 2,000 for “her hospital,
People from all over the world,moved by her story,held their own lemonade stands and donated the earnings to Alex and her cause. In August of 2004,Alex passed away at the age of 8,knowing that,with the help of others,she had raised more than $ 1 million to help find a cure for the disease that took her life. Alex’s family—including brothers Patrick,Eddie,and Joey—and supporters around the world are committed to continuing her inspiring cause through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (基金会).
1. It can be learned from the text that Alex .
A. couldn’t walk until she was four
B. was the only daughter of the Scotts
C. held her first lemonade stand in 2001
D. was born with cancer
2.Why was Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation founded?
A. To promote her lemonade.
B. To set up a children’s hospital.
C. To attract public attention to her disease.
D. To collect money to help children with cancer.
3.What did the public do to support Alex and her cause?
A. They helped her sell lemonade.
B. They provided free stands for her.
C. They donated money to her foundation.
D. They donated stem cells for her operation.
4.Which of the following can best describe Alex?
A.Stubborn. B. Determined. C. Innocent. D. Energetic.
假设你是李华。为响应国家厉行节约的号召,请你以“厉行节约——为资源、为环保”为题,向某英语报社编辑写信,表达你对厉行节约的看法,提出你的建议。该英文信应包括以下内容:
1.节约的好处:例如,节约资源造福后代;节约可以环保等;
2.举例说明中学生该如何厉行节约;
3.倡导社会保持节约的优良传统。
注意: 1.词数:100字左右 ;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文流畅。
Dear Editor,
I’m Li Hua . I’m writing to share my opinions about trying to save both for natural resources and the environment
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Best wishes
Yours sincerely
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处语言错误,每句中最多有两处,每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:把缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),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。
With the development of the technology, more and more students prefer to using electronic dictionary to replace paper dictionary. Some students is in favor of the idea using electronic dictionary. They think it convenient to look for the words in electronic dictionary than paper dictionary. Thus, it can save many time for them. Meanwhile, they think the electronic dictionary has many other function. However, the English teachers hold total different views .They consider the electronic dictionary provides limiting explanations when the paper dictionary gives the students detailed examples. Every coin has two sides. We should use their advantages. When we learn English, we should use the paper dictionary. For traveling, we maybe take electronic dictionary.
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Gold in Heaven
There once was a rich man 1. was near death. He was very upset because he had worked so hard for his money and wanted to take it with him to heaven. So he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with him.
2. angel heard his pray and appeared. “Sorry, but you can’t take your wealth with you.” The man begged the angel to speak to God to see 3. he might break the rules. The angel reappeared and informed the man that God had decided to allow him to take one suitcase with him. 4. (excite), the man gathered his largest suitcase and filled it 5. pure gold bars.
Afterward, he died and showed up in heaven to greet St. Peter. 6. (see) the suitcase, St. Peter said, “Hold on, you can’t bring that in here!” The man explained to St. Peter that he had God’s 7. (permit). St. Peter checked it out, came back and said, “You’re right. You are allowed one carry-on bag, but I’m supposed to check its contents 8. letting it through."
St. Peter opened the suitcase to inspect the things that the man found too precious to leave behind and exclaimed, “You brought pavement? 9. you can see, the great street of the city of heaven is 10. (make) of pure gold!”
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A, B, C, D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My brother and I were born and grew up in a small village in England. Our father was a struggling , but I always knew he was special. He never us, but used praise to our best. He’d say, “If you pour water on flowers, they flourish. If you don’t give them , they die.” I remember as a child I said unkind about somebody, and my father said, “ time you say something unpleasant about somebody else, it’s a reflection of you.” He that if I looked for the best in people, I would get the best . From then on I’ve always tried to follow the in my life and later in running my company.
Dad’s always been very understanding. At 15, I started a magazine. It was taking up a great of my time, and the headmaster of my school gave me a choice:stay in school or leave to my magazine.
I decided to leave, and Dad tried to sway(使动摇) me from my decision, any good father would. When he I had made up my mind, he said, “Richard, when I was 23, my dad persuaded me to go into law. And I’ve always it. I wanted to be a biologist, but I didn’t my dream. You know you want. Go fulfill it.”
As it , my little publication went on to become Student, a national magazine for young people in the U.K. My wife and I have two children, and I’d like to think we are bringing them in the same way Dad raise me.
1.A. biologist B. manager C. lawyer D. gardener
2.A. criticized B. praised C. cared D. encouraged
3.A. bring up B. bring out C. tune up D. turn out
4.A. energy B. time C. flower D. water
5.A. something B. anything C. nothing D. none
6.A. Another B. Any C. Some D. Other
7.A. discussed B. remembered C. explained D. reflected
8.A. in return B. by turns C. by chance D. in case
9.A. principle B. law C. regulation D. rule
10.A. therefore B. also C. never D. too
11.A. number B. many C. plenty D. deal
12.A. take out B. take on C. work on D. work out
13.A. as B. and C. even if D. as if
14.A. recognized B. realized C. admitted D. permitted
15.A. respected B. reminded C. retired D. regretted
16.A. quit B. value C. persuade D. pursue
17.A. how B. which C. what D. that
18.A. made out B. turned out C. turned in D. made up
19.A. up B. out C. in D. about
20.A. which B. what C. that D. how
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
In the past few years, many people found themselves trying really hard to hold on to jobs that they may not have wanted. 1. . Jobs data is improving, and the labor market seems to be picking up. Here are four signs that it might be time for you to move on.
1. You really hate the idea of going to work.
We all have days that we don’t want to go in to work. We may even dislike what we do for work. But do you really hate the idea of going in? 2. .
2. You are concerned about the values of your boss and coworkers.
3. . However, if you find yourself questioning the values and ideals of those around you at work, it could be an indication that you are out of place. If you feel that you are not in line with your organization, it might be the time to move on.
3. You wish you had more challenging tasks.
For some people, easy work is preferred. 4. . However, you might wish for more challenging tasks. If you want to progress as a person, a job that doesn’t provide you with an abundant challenge can be disheartening. Now that the economy is a little more stable, you can look around for a job that offers more satisfaction.
4. 5. .
If you feel left out of the culture at work, it might be a strong indication that you belong somewhere else. You want to be in a work environment that you feel a part of. If you have been with an organization for more than a few months, and you still feel somewhat awkward, it might be a sign that you need to find an organization where you integrate(融入) into the culture a little bit better.
A. You feel like an outsider.
B. It’s a matter of working day in and day out.
C. Many of us have our own values and ideals.
D. However, now might be the time to find a new job.
E. The cultural aspects of your job are just as important as the technical aspects.
F. If this is the case, it might be the time to find a new job, or even start a business.
G. Now that the economy is tough, many of us are unwilling to rock the boat at work.