When the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life, she did what comes naturally. The four-year-old dog set off racing after the sheep across several fields and, being a city animal, lost both her sheep and her sense of direction. Then she ran along the edge of cliff( 悬崖) and fell 100 feet, bouncing off a rock into the sea.
Her owner Mike Holden panicked and called the coastguard of Cornwall, who turned up in seconds . Six volunteers slid down the cliff with the help of a rope but gave up all hope of finding her alive after a 90-minute search.
Three days later, a hurricane hit the coast near Cornwall. Mr. Holden returned home from his holiday upset and convinced his pet was dead. He comforted himself with the thought she had died in the most beautiful part of the country.
For the next two weeks, the Holdens were heartbroken . Then, one day, the phone rang and Steve Tregear, the coastguard of Cornwall, asked Holder if he would like his dog bark.
A birdwatcher, armed with a telescope, found the pet sitting desperately on a rock. While he sounded the alarm, a student from Leeds climbed down the cliff to collect Judy.
The dog had initially been knocked unconscious(失去知觉的)but had survived by drinking water from a fresh scream at the base of the cliff. She may have fed on the body of a sheep which had also fallen over the edge. “The dog was very thin and hungry,” Steve Tregear said , “It was a very dog. She survived because of a plentiful supply of fresh water,” he added.
It was ,as Mr. Holden admitted, “a minor miracle(奇迹)”.
1.The dog Jody fell down the cliff when she was
A. rescuing her owner B. caught in a hurricane
C. blocked by a rock D. running after a sheep
2.Who spotted Judy after the accident?
A. A birdwatcher B. A student from Leeds
C. Six volunteers D. The coastguard of Cornwall
3.What can we infer from the text?
A. People like to travel with their pets.
B. Judy was taken to the fields for hunting.
C. Luck plays a vital role in Judy's survival.
D. Holden cared little where Judy was buried.
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Miracle of the Coastguard.
B. Surviving a Hurricane.
C. Dangers in the Wild
D. Coming Back from the Dead
Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World
Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world, for over 250 years.
◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.
◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.
★The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map;nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes’ walk).
★The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair users
★The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).
1.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?
A. £9.80. B. £12.00.
C. £14.20. D. £16.40.
2.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace?
A. Behind the exhibition hall.
B. Opposite the Visitors’ Centre.
C. At Windsor Street.
D. Near the Coffee House.
3.A wheelchair user may need help to enter .
A. the House B. the garden
C. the Visitors’ Centre D. the exhibition hall
书面表达
大家以前阅读和欣赏诗过很多诗歌、书评、杂志专栏、新闻、 寓言、科普故事等不同的材料。著名作家Francis Bacon也曾说过:“ Reading makes a full man.”可见,阅读对于每个人的成长都有着举足轻重的作用。请你根据以下信息提示,结合自己的观点,以“Reading Makes a Full Man” 为题,写一篇100词左右的短文,表达你对阅读的看法和计划。
内容要点:1. 阅读的好处. 2. 该阅读的材料. 3. 阅读计划.
要求: 句子结构准确,要点齐全,内容合理,篇章结构连贯。
Reading Makes a Full Man
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语法填空,每空最多可填三个词。
David:You look so sad today, Lucy.What’s wrong with you?
Lucy:I quarreled with my husband this morning.
David:How come? You 1. (get) on quite well these years,right ?
Lucy:He has recently got into the bad habit of smoking,believing that smoking is 2. enjoyment.And I’m afraid his health will become worse 3. he doesn’t give it up.
David:I think you can find some ways 4. (help) him kick the bad habit.
Lucy:He always wants to quit, 5. it seems that he has been too addicted to smoking.David,can you help me?
David:Try to get his attention 6. (take)away when he wants to smoke.For example, you can let him eat some biscuits instead when he wants to smoke.You can also try electronic cigarettes 7. are said to contain no harmful chemicals.Remember, don’t expect him to give up smoking all at once.In other 8. .decrease the number slowly.Let him smoke 9. (little) day by day, and then he might be able to quit smoking forever.
Lucy:Sounds great! I will try it at once.
David: By the way, I know a man who has 10. (success) quit smoking. You can turn to him for advice if necessary.
完形填空
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1~20各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
My mother through her fine example taught me to help others. She taught me to notice those whom others ____.She had a lot of sympathy for others.
The railroad tracks were ____ a mile of our house. Beggars and the homeless would ____ knock on the doors in our ____ in the summer asking for food. They were often ___ or scolded. Others simply ignored the ____.
My mom always went to the door ____.She would invite them to stay and have something to eat. She would have me open up the card table and ____ a chair out onto the side porch(门廊).There was a nice ____ into the flower gardens,and it was cool ___ on the hottest days.
She would bring a red and white tablecloth and ____ the table as carefully as she did for any company. She would ___ their coffee and pile their plate with food and dessert. Usually she sent a ____ lunch with them when they were ready to go. Sometimes she would take the ____to those who asked about work.
She listened to those who wanted to ____.She never asked what led them to be in this ____.It did not matter. She saw only the ____.Some thought she should not extend this politeness. She would say,“In the depression when my father was ____ around for any work to feed us, thoughtful people fed him. I am just repaying their ____. I cannot offer them money, but I can see they do not leave ____ and discouraged.”
My mom was quite a lady.
1.A. help B.suffer C.ignore D.admire
2.A. within B.between C.except D.beyond
3.A. unwillingly B.unexpectedly C.hopelessly D.frequently
4.A. family B.neighborhood C.church D.school
5.A. turned away B.dressed up C.figured out D.looked after
6.A. tracks B.answers C.knocks D.problems
7.A.whispering B.smiling C.shouting D.wondering
8.A. clear B.make C.give D.carry
9.A. show B.view C.space D.path
10.A. even B.rather C.just D.till
11.A. set B.lift C.wipe D.measure
12.A. share B.change C.pour D.heat
13.A. packed B.healthy C.wonderful D.delicious
14.A. invitation B.furniture C.money D.newspaper
15.A. sleep B.talk C.eat D.stay
16.A. country B.situation C.location D.respect
17.A. appearance B.experience C.need D.value
18.A. hunting B.wandering C.turning D.showing
19.A.money B.debt C.food D.kindness
20.A. worried B.frightened C.hopeless D.Hungry
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。
Many kids go to day camps during summer. Day camps can be a lot of fun, but the activities are familiar. 1. It might take you a little while to get familiar with the place. But you come home every night, just like you do during the school year.
Sleep away camp offers more excitement because you’ll be there all day and night. It’s a kind of vacation, but without your parents. You’ll probably sleep in a tent(帐篷) with other kids attending the camp. Your parents should not worry about your food. 2. Some sleep away camps are for both boys and girls, which means that there are both boys and girls at the camp. 3. Often these all-girl and all-boy camps meet up for some special purposes.
Usually, the camp mails out information to your family before you go. 4. Most of all, you’ll also probably need to bring a health report. Let coaches know about any health problem you have. Just like any vacation, you’ll need to pack a bag full of the clothes. 5. Food is generally provided, but you might need some extra money for snacks or other small expenses(费用).
A. So you’ll know what to bring.
B. You’ll learn how to get along with others.
C. You couldn’t miss your parents at night.
D. You’ll need to change clothes while you’re there.
E. Other camps are just for girls or just for boys.
F. You start camp in the morning and go home in the afternoon.
G. You’ll probably eat together in the open air and you’ll have to share the food with the others.