Does your local town have a nickname? If so, what does it say about the area and the people who live there? Many cities are recognized across the world by their unofficial titles. New York is the Big Apple, London is the Big Smoke, and Los Angles is famously called La La Land.
Now, as part of English Language Day on Wednesday, Britain's national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, and the British linguistics charity (语言学慈善机构) , the English Project, are launching an interactive project which aims to identify the nicknames people use in their daily lives for local places.
“The name that people create for a place forms an emotional connection,” explains Winchester University's Professor Bill Lucas, a supporter of the English Project. “So Basingstoke becomes Amazingstoke, Swindon is known as Swindump and Padstow, hometown of Chef Rick Stein, is nicknamed Padstein.”
Basingstoke is a town in central England. The local nickname, Amaxingstoke, shows that affection that locals seem to have for the area. Swindon, on the other hand, is sometimes called Swindump, showing that some people think it's a dump (垃圾场). Stanford Le Hope in Essex is called Stanford No Hope by locals. And Padstow in Cornwall is so closely connected with the local famous person Rick Stein that it's become known as Padstein.
Since launching the online survey last week, the creators have already received 3,000 alternative titles for places and landmarks.
There is a practical side to the project. Glen Hart, Ordnance Survey's head of research, says the information could be very helpful to the emergency services. For example, “ By having the most complete set of nicknames we could help the emergency services quickly locate the right place, and maybe even save lives,” he says.
1.What's the passage mainly about ?
A．Some stories about nicknames for places.
B．Organizations collect official place names.
C．People have a great affection for their cities.
D．A survey of the nickname for places.
2.Unlike the town Basingstoke, Swindon is a place that________.
A．seems unpleasant to some people
B．attracts a lot of tourists
C．has few people living there
D．has a long history
3.What does Glen Hart think of the project?
A．It proves that most nicknames are interesting.
B．It is very helpful to the emergency services.
C．It may help increase the number of nicknames.
D．It has helped prevent deaths from happening.
书面表达
随着因特网的发展，网上购物（Online Shopping）已经成为一种时尚。请根据下表内容，用英语写一篇120词左右的短文，描述网上购物的利与弊，并发表你个人的观点。
网上购物 | |
网购的优点 | 提供方便的服务； 购买的商品价格低廉； 节省时间。 |
网购的弊端 | 商品质量无保证； 退还商品不方便； 长时间上网对身体有害。 |
你的观点(至少两点) | 1….; 2…. |
注意：开头部分已经给出，不计入总词数。
With the development of technology, online shopping is becoming increasingly popular these days and has become a symbol of fashion.
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单句改错
每句有一处错误，请按以下要求改错：
错误：把某词改为某词。写为：某词---某词。例如: was--were
增加：在某词后加某词。写为：某词后加某词。例如：by后加the
删除：去掉多余的词。写为：去掉某词。例如：去掉a
1.Comparing with 2005, the price of grain was increased by 50%.
2.Rather than driving himself, he always prefers to ride a bicycle.
3.It will depend on if this problem can be solved.
4.I have some doubt that they can complete the task on time.
5.This teacher often helped me maybe because he felt itself his duty to do so.
6.Some of the tall trees were measured over 90 metres.
7.It’s very late to take any buses, so we have to walk home.
8.As long as I know, they live in the same neighbourhood.
9.The organization is in charge of David who is very capable of managing it.
10.We took turn to drive when going to the seaside.
单句语法填空
根据句意和语法, 在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式(不多于3个单词)。
1._________ can be judged from his expression, he is satisfied with the reply.
2.The play__________________(produce) next month aims mainly to reflect the local culture.
3.Newton was a famous __________(physics), who discovered three important laws.
4.It was the study of history that gave birth _______the social science.
5.He shut the door_____________(violence) and ran away.
6.I want to tell you something quite _____________(frighten).
7.This tree is three times the __________(high) of that one.
8.The rest of the passengers ___________(be) told to go aboard the plane five minutes ago.
9.The river grows ____________(broad ) as it nears the sea.
10.She had a feeling ___________she was being watched by a tall man in dark coat.
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, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Once I went to a railway station near New York. I _________ to take the night train there. _________ of people were pushing into the _________ train. I found a railway official and asked him if I could get a place in a sleeping car, _________ he said sharply, “No, you can’t. The train is full. Don’t _________me any more.”
I was very _________ indeed. I said to the friend who was with me, “ He talked to me like this _________ he doesn’t know that I am a famous writer. If he knew…”But before I could _________ my sentence, my friend said, “Don’t be _________. How could that help you? Whoever you are, there are no _________seats on the train.” I was_________ he was wrong, so I went up to the same official again and told him that I was Mark Twain. But he only replied, “I told you not to trouble me any more.”
Just then I _________ a young porter in a sleeping car looking at me. He whispered (低语) something to the train conductor, and that conductor came over to me and said very _________ , “ Can I help you, sir?” “ I _________ do.” I answered.
The porter took our boxes and we got onto the train. When the porter saw we were comfortably _________ in our places, he said, “Now. Is there anything you want, sir? Because you can have whatever you _________ .”
After the porter had _________ , my friend looked ashamed（羞愧）. He said. “I am _________ I said those things to you just now…” Just then the porter came again and said. “ Oh. Sir, I _________ you immediately”. “Really?” I said happily, “Of course”, he said. “I recognized you the _________ I saw you and told the conductor that you are Mr Smith, the mayor（市长）of New York City.”
1.A. managed B. failed C. used D. happened
2.A. Some B. Most C. Crowds D. Many
3.A. night B. busy C. full D. leaving
4.A. but B. and C. though D. where
5.A. ask B. trouble C. follow D. strike
6.A. nervous B. happy C. hurt D. busy
7.A. as if B. since C. suppose D. because
8.A. complete B. continue C. make D. speak
9.A. upset B. sad C. foolish D. discouraged
10.A. good B. enough C. comfortable D. empty
11.A. concerned B. sure C. told D. interested
12.A. met B. noticed C. remembered D. knew
13.A. loudly B. calmly C. politely D. slowly
14.A. totally B. immediately C. certainly D. eventually
15.A. taken B. settled C. laid D. hidden
16.A. take B. bring C. like D. buy
17.A. returned B. gone C. failed D. agreed
18.A. sorry B. lucky C. afraid D. sure
19.A. admired B. realized C. recognized D. respected
20.A. day B. place C. minute D. soon
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。
Health
Our health is the only thing we really have in the world. You can take away our money, our house or our clothes, and we can survive. 1. That is why I eat healthfully, exercise regularly, and keep up my social life.
2. I try to avoid foods high in fat like French fries or cookies. I also try to limit the amount of animal protein I consume. I never eat more than a few ounces of fish or chicken a day and I rarely eat meat. I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of fiber and vitamins. It is important to know how to cook these foods so the nutrients are not lost in the cooking process.
Your bones must continue to be strong to support your body as it grows older. 3. A regular exercise program of cardiovascular (心血管的) training and weight training is an important part of keeping you healthy.
Friends are an important part of one's health. Studies have shown that people with a wide range of social contacts get fewer colds and have fewer complaints than those who don't. 4. Hike to laugh with my friends and I always feel better when I am with them than when I am alone.
By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my body at an appropriate weight and can maintain my health. By spending time with my friends, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. 5.
A．I try to eat a lot of healthy food.
B．It's all parts of my recipe (秘诀) for healthful living.
C．But you take away our health and we will die.
D．Eating healthfully is important to keep healthy.
E．Laughing is also an important part of health.
F．Hiking is also an important part of health.
G．Exercise helps the bones build density (密度)and helps you maintain your posture（身姿）.
