Many people write to newspaper and magazines to express their opinions. Letters to the editor must carry the writer’s full name, address and telephone number, although the information is not necessary for publication. This requirement to provide personal particulars is a clear indication that writers are held responsible for what they say. When a writer wants his voice heard, he needs to claim ownership of his voice. Responsibility is the name of the game.
“People today prefer living together to putting their signatures on a marriage certificate because they refuse to accept responsibility for the relationship,” said social worker Ken Yip, “and this is what is causing a lot of family problems.” When we sign a paper, for example, a business contract or a bank document, the signature is a seal of consent, an agreement to take the matter seriously. Most governments and many organizations will not process written complaints if they do not bear the writer’s signature. The absence of a signature, they explain, tells us that the writer cannot be too serious and therefore does not deserve a reply.
There are people who wish to remain anonymous(匿名的) for various reasons. Multi-billionaire Mr. King donates generously to charity several times a year. He gives simply because he wants to help but not for the publicity his donations may bring, and he does not want his good deeds to make news. In other cases, people insist on anonymity because they are afraid of the consequences of revealing their identity. Crime witnesses may be willing to assist the police, but most are unwilling to give their names when reporting a crime.
Name or no name? The answer is very personal and lies in how much we want to get involved. We all have a name. It is a matter of responsibility to use it when we make a statement, a claim or an accusation. We all want to honor our own name, and it is only by stamping our expression of an opinion with our own name that we honor what we say.
1.What does the writer mean by saying “Responsibility is the name of the game”?
A. Writers need to provide their personal information in the game.
B. Publication must bear the writer’s full name, address and phone number.
C. Writers should be responsible for their names.
D. Names are required to indicate writers’ responsibility for what they say.
2.The second paragraph suggests that a paper without a signature may _______.
A. not get a reply
B. help to end a relationship
C. be accepted all the same
D. become a family problem
3.Some people don’t want their names known because they are ________.
A. hesitant to make a donation
B. unwilling to draw public attention
C. afraid of an accusation
D. ready for involvement
4.The passage is mainly about _______.
A. honor and writers
B. identity and signature
C. signature and responsibility
D. anonymity and signature
There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniforms.The idea may seem disagreeable at first,but considering all the positive effects coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them.
Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environment.Having students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat and professional manner.It gives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentleman.And they can focus their attention on academics rather than style.
Purchasing school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation and consideration.No matter what the school's policy is,there are only specific essential pieces to the wardrobe(服装) that are necessary,so it won’t break the bank.A few wardrobe items can last a long time.Parents could also enjoy an easy morning,as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day.
Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarly.Getting dressed before school becomes less of a chore when students are limited in their choices,so there shouldn’t be any trouble about choosing an outfit the day and getting ready quickly.Some students may not like the lack of individuality with a uniform,but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique styles.
Uniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in many areas of pop culture.Celebrities(名人)and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which also appeal to students.
1.Teachers think that wearing school uniforms __________.
A.helps students put more effort into their studies
B.makes students feel less pressure in study
C.is just a tradition that students should follow
D.makes students lose their independence and identity
2.The underlined part “it won't break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means “______”.
A.a school uniform should be worn every day
B.parents will have to go to the bank many times
C.a school uniform doesn’t cost a lot of money
D.parents who work in a bank can afford the uniform
3.We can infer from the text that school uniform __________.
A.will be more fashionable in the future
B.are not popular with fashion designers
C.were not accepted by parents in the past
D.will be designed by students themselves
假定你叫李华,你的美国笔友John来信告诉你他想在上海迪斯尼乐园(Disneyland)开放的第一天去参观。请你给他写封回信,要点如下:
1. 诚挚邀请;
2. 接机事宜;
3. 住宿安排;
4. 行程规划。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头语和结尾语已为你写好。
Dear John,
I’m so pleased to receive your last letter.
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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I’m looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible.
Yours,
Li Hua
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中间交换修改作文,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,每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:把缺词处加—个漏词符号(∧),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。
One evening two young man were walking in the street together. They tried to find a chance to steal everything. The clock struck twelve. Most of the people were in bed. Quickly they came to a house and it seemed everyone in the house had fallen asleep. Standing at the front gate, one man whispered in English to the other at a low voice, “You wait here and I’ll go around to the back door and then get into the house.” Suddenly out of the house ran a dog, barked at them. The two men was very frightened and ran away as fast as possibly. They didn’t stop until they get to a lonely place. The man said to the other in a surprise, “It’s too bad, but I hadn’t thought what the dog could understand English.”
阅读下列材料,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。
“ Finally, no more exams.” It’s a common feeling among high school graduates who have just completed the college entrance examination. What a 1. (relieve)! However, rather than fill the next three months 2. sleeping, eating, and watching TV, some students have started working on finding a good choice of foreign college.
Different from those who begin their applications for foreign colleges in Senior 2, Li made a late decision on a US education. She began to think about it in Senior 3, but decided not 3. (give) up the college entrance exam.
Li’s classmate Mao Bingxin is considering studying in Canada after the top exam. She began a TOEFL course on June 11.
He Wei, 4. 18-year-old boy who studies at Shenzhen Bao’an High School, isn’t allowing herself much freedom this summer vacation either, 5. (devote) her time to looking for a language school 6. she can study French and some overseas study consulting agencies.
He Wei considers 7. worthwhile to spend the summer preparing for college rather than hanging out with friends. “Although we don’t really know 8. the future will be like, we are sure that only when we make 9. (good) preparations for it, will we 10. (offer) more chances.” she said.
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。
As I walked past a store, I saw it, my dream coat. I’d been searching for the wonderful style that I’d first in a magazine. I tried it on. It fit . I wrapped the coat around myself like a (n) .
I knew that I shouldn’t buy myself a present at Christmas time. I’d the gifts for my family long before. Mom had me into buying a coat months ago. , I earned this by working all last summer. Still, I felt just a little . “It is more blessed (幸福的) to give than to receive”. Those haunted (萦绕) me all day. But I also wanted my dream coat.
The next morning, on the school bus, I my friend, Kate. I recognized her dress as the same one she’d yesterday and the day before.
At dinner, I asked my parents about Kate’s family.
“I hear that her mother worked at the factory that just and his father is an alcoholic. He probably drank up all the money his wife .”
That night I dreamed about Kate sitting beside a tree on Christmas morning, looking in our windows, when we opened gift after gift. When I awoke, I was of what I had to do.
At breakfast, I my plan to my family. It I wasn’t the only one who was thinking that way. I bought a basic but outfit (一套衣服) for Kate. We didn’t go to Kate’s until we were certain everyone would be in bed. Dad turned the car lights off I approached her house.
The first day back to school after Christmas , Kate was dressed in the clothes I’d given her. The outfit seemed to fit well.
It’s been many years now that Christmas Eve, and I have not forgotten it. I learned the of giving.
1.A.realized B. seen C. judged D. expected
2.A. similarly B. personally C. perfectly D. generally
3.A. model B. copy C. example D. sample
4.A. bought B. prepared C. made D. exchanged
5.A.forced B. persuaded C. suggested D. told
6.A. Besides B. Thus C. However D. Therefore
7.A.proud B. selfish C. cold D. confident
8.A.words B. goals C. items D. tasks
9.A.found B. watched C. knew D. noticed
10.A.purchased B. covered C. worn D. received
11.A. went away B. broke out C. closed down D. gave up
12.A.took B. earned C. handed D.pulled
13.A.certain B. free C. careful D. particular
14.A. announced B. recommended C. insisted D. expressed
15.A. came out B. turned out C. put out D. set out
16.A. warm B. bright C. good D. beautiful
17.A.because B. as C. once D. though
18.A. break B. effort C. event D. scene
19.A. for B. since C. at D. in
20.A. joy B. chance C. gift D. luck