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。
Earthquakes are quite common. In fact, thousands of earthquakes happen each day. Most of them are 1. weak to feel, though. During a big earthquake, there is often a big noise first. Then the earth shakes 2. (terrible) and many houses fall down.
As one of the most deadly natural disasters in the world, earthquakes often result 3. many people being injured or killed. In 2008, a severe earthquake struck China’s Sichuan Province, 4. (kill) more than 80,000 people there.
5. the great damage and deaths caused by the earthquake itself, other accidents such as fires often follow. More buildings may be destroyed and more deaths may be caused.
For centuries, man 6. (make) studies of earthquakes. About 2,000 years ago, for example, a Chinese scientist named Zhang Heng invented a machine, 7. could find out from which direction the earthquake waves came. With the rapid 8. (develop) of modern science and technology, we now know a lot 9. (much) about earthquakes. However, scientists still have difficulty predicting exactly when and where 10. earthquake will happen, and can’t stop it from happening.
完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One day a woodcutter took his grandson into the forest for his first experience of selecting and cutting oak trees. They would later _________ them to the boat builders. As they walked along, the woodcutter explained the _________ of each tree is decided by its _________shape: some are straight for planks (木壳板) and some are _________ for masts (桅杆). By paying attention to the _________ of each tree, and with experience in _________ these characteristics, someday he too might become the _________ of the forest.
A little way leading to the forest, the grandson saw an old oak tree that had never been _________ . The boy asked his grandfather if he could cut it down because it was _________ for boat building —there were no straight limbs (树杈) and the _________ was short. “We could cut it down for _________ ,” the grandson said. “_________ , it will be of some use to us.”
The woodcutter replied that now they should pay attention to their work—cutting the _________ trees for the boat builders; maybe later they could _________ to the old oak tree.
After a few hours of cutting, the grandson grew _________ and asked if they could stop for a rest in some cool shade. The woodcutter took his grandson over to the old oak tree, where they _________ against its trunk under the cool shade. After a while, the woodcutter explained to his grandson, “You must _________ to pay careful attention every day. For it is this old oak tree, which you so _________ considered useless except for firewood, that now _________ us to rest against its trunk in the coolness of its shade. Remember, grandson, not everything is as it _________ appears.”
1.A. devote B. push C. introduce D. sell
2.A. price B. expense C. usageD. request
3.A. huge B. normal C. good D. natural
4.A. tall B. heavy C. short D. thin
5.A. tasks B. details C. position D. color
6.A. recognizingB. explaining C. adjusting D. maintaining
7.A. hunter B. woodcutter C. owner D. guard
8.A. watered B. broken C. covered D. cut
9.A. valuable B. rare C. useless D. uncommon
10.A. flower B. branch C. root D. trunk
11.A. protectionB. building C. firewood D. goods
12.A. In additionB. As usualC. By accident D. At least
13.A. proper B. strongC. young D. beautiful
14.A. climb B. return C. move D. rush
15.A. tired B. embarrassedC. impatient D. worried
16.A. watched B. stood C. rested D. waited
17.A. ask B. learn C. expect D. agree
18.A. proudly B. abruptlyC. happily D. quickly
19.A. encouragesB. advises C. allows D. calls
20.A. first B. last C. eventually D. usually
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。
We often close ourselves off when unfortunate events happen in our lives. We try to forget the pain by pretending it doesn’t exist, but although we can try all this we want, in the end, we can’t hide from ourselves. 1. Here are some ways you can open your heart more fully.
1. Breathe into pain
Whenever a painful situation arises, try to accept it instead of running away. 2. By using our breath we soften our experiences.
2. Embrace the uncomfortable
3. We know how fear feels in our bodies: the tension in our necks, the tightness in our stomachs, etc. We can face these feelings of discomfort and let them show us where we need to go.
3. Spend time alone
For most of our lives we’re surrounded by people: our friends, colleagues, peers, family members, loved ones, and strangers. How often do we really spend time alone? 4. You can truly open yourself and explore whatever you’d like. The golden ticket here is not to let yourself become distracted; just see what it’s like to be alone.
4. Get outside of yourself
This may seem a little contradictory to the last tip. 5. After you’ve explored the depths of yourself, you come away with a new understanding. Now, it’s time to share that — not through telling others, but through being with others.
A. We all know what anxiety feels like.
B. However, in reality they work hand in hand.
C. We need to learn to open our hearts to the potential of life.
D. When the sadness strikes, take a deep breath and face up to it.
E. You’ll add a new layer of depth and understanding into your life.
F. Lose yourself in the beauty of others; see what they can teach you about yourself.
G. When you spend time in solitude (独自) you’re free from the influences of other people.
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1.What is the advantage of Skydive Byron Bay?
A. The safety of skydivers.
B. The success of beginners.
C. Free videos for skydivers.
D. Free skydive courses.
2. What is the purpose of the text?
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B. To show the centre’s achievements.
C. To attract more skydivers to the centre.
D. To convince people of the happiness of skydive.
3. What is true of Ray Palmer?
A. He acted as a skydiver in a movie.
B. He possesses Skydive Byron Bay.
C. He is a world champion in skydive.
D. He skydives at Byron Bay almost every day.
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A. worked at Skydive Byron Bay
B. experienced skydive at Skydive Byron Bay
C. are from European countries
D. are two coaches from the Coca Cola company
If you’re like most students, you may find it challenging to learn a foreign language. However, there are a few tips you can use in order to earn a top grade — as well as actually use the skills you’ve learned.
One of the most important and basic lessons in dealing with a foreign language is to learn and understand each concept and lesson before moving on to the next one. If you don’t understand one concept but move on to the next chapter anyway, you’re less likely to understand the new material.
Learning a new language is not only an academic tool, but can help you in your everyday life as well. Being good at another language can help you communicate with other people, aid you when traveling to foreign countries, and even make your résumé look better.
And it is important to learn correct pronunciation as soon as possible for poor pronunciation can be hard to break. Native speakers of the language as well as others fluent in the language you are learning will appreciate your efforts to learn correct pronunciation.
Gather outside materials such as books, study guides, books on tape, and travel books to aid you in learning the language. Your textbooks can’t possibly teach you everything you need to know, so seeking outside sources is generally a good rule of thumb to keep in mind.
A significant motivator in learning a foreign language is traveling to the country where the language is spoken. That way, you can see firsthand how the language is used, learn the culture, and meet native speakers of the language. Native speakers appreciate sincere attempts of others who take the time to learn their language.
Seek out native speakers of your new language in your school or neighborhood. They can help you with many skills, including pronunciation, and they can provide immediate feedback on your progress.
1.We can learn from the passage that _____.
A. textbooks are not good for us when learning a foreign language
B. learning pronunciation well from the very beginning is very important
C. poor pronunciation can be easy to break with the help of native speakers
D. seeking too many outside sources will be more harmful than beneficial
2. What is suggested doing in the last paragraph?
A. Going on a trip abroad.
B. Practicing with native speakers.
C. Asking for feedback from our teachers.
D. Finding a motivator in learning languages.
3.In which part of a website would this text probably appear?
A. Entertainment. B. History.
C. Education. D. Nature.
Anne is six years older than me. Growing up, we were very poor, and my mother worked evenings at a factory in a small town. Not seeing my mother much, Anne looked after me and my younger sister. During those hard years, Anne was always there for me, not only as a big sister, but as a mother and my best friend.
When I was seventeen and had no money, I thought my only chance of going to college was if I could win a scholarship. I had an important interview for such an award. Anne at that time was struggling, surviving on a part-time job as she put herself through the local community college after serving in the army. I told her of my interview. I asked her advice on what to wear and showed her my best outfit (装束) and how I planned to be careful, how I sat so that the hole in the bottom of my shoes would not be seen, but I wasn’t sure what I would do if it rained.
Anne suggested that we go shopping, and we took the bus to the JCPenney store. We found a beautiful pair of leather shoes on sale. She told me to try them on, but I thought it was just for fun as neither of us had ever owned anything that expensive before. But Anne handed me the boxed shoes and said, “Here, I’ll buy these for you.”
“But . . .” was all I could say.
“You deserve them,” she replied. “This interview is important. I want to see you get that scholarship.”
I was speechless as I knew this was a lot of money for her, and she would probably have to eat nothing but noodles for at least a month.
I went to the interview and crossed my legs so that my beautiful new shoes shone with pride. I won the scholarship and became an engineer. Although they were nice leather everyday shoes, I didn’t wear them much because they were so special. Now, after 20 years have passed, I still have that pair of shoes with me, and I just wear them on those occasions when I need to feel special.
1.When the author was 17, Anne _____.
A. was serving in the army
B. was continuing her study
C. was a salesgirl at the JCPenney store
D. was working in a small company
2.The author went to the interview _____.
A. accompanied by Anne
B. wearing a pair of worn shoes
C. with confidence
D. with great anxiety
3.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. An important interview
B. A special pair of new shoes
C. Memories of poor childhood
D. Lifelong gratitude to a friend
