阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Not everyone enjoys 1. （speak）in front of a group. However, with the right preparations ，you'll do just fine. One of the most important2. (part) of giving a speech is the introduction. The audience might be 3. (boring) if you don't arouse their attention right away. There are many ways in 4. you can get your audience's attention.
First, you could ask a question, such5. "how many of you believe in aliens?" Second, you could tell a story about something you read in a convincing book. Then third, you could make your audience 6. (surprise) by telling them some shocking statistics. 7. (Final), you can produce curiosity by doing something strange that will make them wonder what8. (happen) next. And then, you'll need to tell the audience why you're able to talk about this 9. (particularly) topic. Last 10. not least, end the introduction with a preview of the main points.
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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。
A special lady lived on a farm in Grace, Idaho. To overcome every _____ or struggle that came her way, she went far beyond the call of duty. She was a widow with nine children. Instead of _____ of her hard life, she accepted her fate and______ the ordinary into the extraordinary .
No matter how serious things seemed to be, she found a(n) _____ side and a ray of hope. She taught her family the ____ of hard work and the importance of education, _____ she only went as far as fourth grade.
Her children didn’t have material ____ , but they certainly received the necessary and____ things in life: love, spiritual guidance, concern for others, appreciation for a table filled with food, and ___ for the law. She was truly a(n) ____ of all that is good.
I remember as a young man sitting at her feet while she_____ me. “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” And she said, “I’ll _____ throw upon the floor a crust I cannot eat, for many a hungry one would think it quite a _____. Willful waste brings willful want, and I may live to say, ‘Oh, I wish I had that crust that once I _____ .’
This extremely courageous and_____ woman is my grandmother. My mother is a lot like her mother. Many times, my mother went _____ a new dress just so we could buy some great football shoes. Many times, my mother_____ that we should stay home instead of going on a summer vacation, just so we could ______ on a baseball all-star team. My mother is the greatest cook on Earth, a spiritual _____ , a church and community servant, and the very best mom who ever lived. I’ve never ______ her complain about her difficulties, heartache, and pain. My dear, sweet mother truly is a perfect example. It’s the way it was and still should be.
1.A. challenge B. success C. task D. job
2.A. thinking B. talking C. complaining D. dreaming
3.A. sent B. change C. cheated D. put
4.A. opposite B. positive C. wrong D. dark
5.A. idea B. value C. result D. pain
6.A. if B. although C. unless D. since
7.A. comforts B. needs C. hope D. wealth
8.A. important B. interesting C. strange D. natural
9.A. respect B. love C. demand D. fear
10.A. user B. speaker C. corrector D. example
11.A. encouraged B. judged C. taught D. charged
12.A. usually B. never C. even D. also
13.A. pleasure B. treat C. reward D. beauty
14.A. took away B. threw away C. picked up D. gave up
15.A. strong B. curious C. intelligent D. attractive
16.A. in B. beyond C. without D. for
17.A. reminded B. persuaded C. insisted D. warned
18.A. go B. perform C. exchange D. play
19.A. guide B. worker C. engineer D. dancer
20.A. noticed B. heard C. discussed D. forgotten
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。
When you live in America, it is not uncommon to see many children coming home from school to an empty house. 1. . Some may hide. But all of them have something in common. They spend part of each day alone. They are called latchkey children. They’re children who look after themselves while their parents work. 2. ．
Kate Green was one of the headmasters of an elementary school. She said, “We had a school rule against wearing jewelry. A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys attached. I was constantly telling them to put them inside skirts. There were so many keys. It never came to my mind what they meant.” 3. ．
She and her husband began talking to the children. They offered the suggestion: 4. . One in every three latchkey children the Greens talked to once reported being scared. Many had nightmares and were worried about their own safety.
The most common way latchkey children deal with their fears is by hiding. 5. ．The second is TV. They’ll often play it at high volume. It’s hard to get statistics on latchkey children. Most parents are slow to admit they leave their children alone.
A. Slowly, she learned they were house keys.
B. But they don’t mind.
C. Some deal with the situation by watching TV.
D. Fear is the biggest problem faced by children at home alone.
E. Some should go to their friends for safety.
F. And their bad condition has become a subject of concern.
G. It might be in a shower stall, under a bed or in a closet.
The Regional Director of the National Heritage Conservation Commission (国家遗产保护委员会) Kagosi Mwamulowe said the Barotse Plains is unique and it deserves to be on the list of the World Heritage Sites.
Mr. Mwamulowe said the Barotse Plains deserves to be included on the World Heritage List because it has a rich cultural heritage which includes the burial sites of former kings.
The Director said he hoped that the landscape would be declared as a heritage site next year in June. He also said it was important to protect Zambia’s unique culture for education and entertainment.
Chief Natural Heritage Officer Muyumbwa Ndiyoi said there will be a lot of benefits when the Barotse Landscape is declared a World Heritage Site because it will attract many tourists and business investments will increase.
Mr. Ndiyoi said the site will also benefit young people as knowledge will be passed down from generation to generation.
He was reacting to a question from Nalolo District Labour Officer Jason Ngoma who wanted to know how the people of Western Province will benefit once the Barotse Landscape is declared a World Heritage Site.
And University of Zambia Lecturer Charles Namate said there is a need for the site to be included on the World Heritage List because 50 years after its independence Zambia only has one heritage site, which is the Victoria Falls.
Lecturer Namate said the Barotse Landscape was facing a lot of environmental degradation, and that’s why there is a need to recognize the value of its landscape and the memories of dead kings.
The National Heritage Conservation Commission together with the Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs are in Western Province to hold meetings with Heads of Government Departments. The Commission also held closed-door meetings with the Litunga Lubosi Imwiko II of the Barotse Royal Establishment.
1.What do we know about the Barotse Plains?
A. It has royal tombs.
B. It is being well protected.
C. It is not far from the Victoria Falls.
D. It’ll be listed as a World Heritage Site soon.
2.Mr. Ndiyoi believes that if the Barotse Plains is declared a World Heritage Site, _____.
A. it won’t benefit the people of Western Province
B. it will attract many foreign students and researchers
C. it will contribute to the local economic development
D. more people will start to learn about Zambia’s culture
3.In the text, Lecturer Namate expressed his concern about _____.
A. the future of the Barotse Plains
B. the development of Western Province
C. the development of tourism in Zambia
D. the environmental problems of the Barotse Plains
4.What can we infer from the text?
A. Zambia only has two World Heritage Sites.
B. The Barotse Landscape has been partly destroyed.
C. The Barotse Landscape issue is still being discussed.
D. Young people in Zambia don’t know about Barotse culture.
A British shopper, Emma Mumford, who was named “the Coupon(优惠券) Queen” has spent just ￡350 on a luxury Christmas for her and her family-but got ￡2,500 worth of food, drink and presents thanks to coupons and offers.
Ms Mumford is a so-called “extreme couponer” and spends hours hunting out the best deals and bargains. She has been preparing for this Christmas since the end of the last one. Ms Mumford made the huge savings by checking price comparison websites and as a result collected more presents than she needed for Christmas. After sorting out gifts for all of her family, she has even been able to donate ￡1,000 worth of presents to her local hospital.
“It has been so nice to have Christmas sorted and not having to worry about breaking the bank. I wanted to get high quality presents for my family and show that you can do it without spending a fortune. There is a misconception that everyone who does couponing only gets value products but through my careful shopping I have managed to purchase designer perfumes, a high-end coffee machine.” she explained.
She said “What started as a hobby to help me save money has turned into my life and I am able to run a business helping people save money. I know what it feels like to struggle as my ex-partner had a lot of debt which I took on for him. We were in a poor situation where every penny counted. That’s what really inspired me.”
She has now turned her bargain-hunting addiction into a business where she searches for the best deals and offer tips to the general public through video blogging and her Facebook Page.
“I try and show people that it is just a little bit of work in the beginning but it will eventually pay off. One of the best things to do is just to be a bit forward thinking and save throughout the year.”
1.How did Emma make the huge savings ?
A. She compared prices through websites.
B. She hunted out bargains in real shops.
C. She used coupons and offers worth ￡2,500.
D. She collected more Christmas presents than needed.
2.What does “breaking the bank” in the third paragraph mean____?
A. Buying presents of low quality.
B. Spending more money than you have.
C. Breaking into the bank.
D. Taking out money from the bank.
3.What really inspired Emma to help people save money?
A. Her addiction to bargain-hunting.
B. The financial difficulties she shared with her ex-partner.
C. The poor situation people around her were going through.
D. Her experience of running an unsuccessful business.
4.Which of the following can best describe Emma?
A. Ambitious and creative.
B. Sensitive and determined.
C. Brave and lucky.
D. Careful and caring.
Are you a volcano lover? Here is a list of some of the world's most beautiful volcanoes that our travel agency can offer you to visit. Don't miss them!
Mount Mayon, the Philippines
Located about 450 km southeast of Manila on the island of Luzon, Mount Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines; a September 2014 eruption forced thousands to flee the area. Those who hike the volcano are rewarded with views of the towns in the Albay province and the Pacific Ocean. But even those who prefer the view from a distance have a historical good point at the Cagsawa Ruins, once an 18th Century Franciscan church that was destroyed by an 1814 eruption.
Kilauea and Marina Kea, Hawaii
Hawaii's volcanoes are known for their active eruptions and extraordinary scenes. Mauna Kea is around one million years old, while Kilauea is the youngest volcano in Hawaii and has been erupting continuously since 1983. The lava falls straight into the sea, creating fantastic forms of black rocks and smoke clouds.
Mount Kelimutu, Indonesia
Kelimutu's three mysterious crater lakes attract both scientists and tourists to the island of Flores in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. One is emerald green, another dark red, and the third pitch black. Scientists say the lakes take on such colors because the volcanic gases met the lakes' minerals centuries ago.
1.People who hike Mount Mayon can enjoy the following EXCEPT ______.
A. views of the towns in the Albay province
B. views of the Pacific Ocean
C. views of the Cagsawa Ruins
D. views of Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province
2.According to the text, Kilauea_____________________.
A. is an active volcano
B. stopped erupting in 1983
C. is the youngest volcano in the world
D. forced thousands to flee in 2014
3.The colors of Kelimutu's three mysterious crater lakes are due to_________.
A. water pollution B. different environments
C. chemical reaction D. different temperatures
