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。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。
All through history, people from many different countries and cultures have lived together in Britain. The English language 1.______ (consist) of the grammar and vocabulary2._______ (this) people brought to Britain. That is3._____ English has so many difficult rules that confuse people.
The development of English experienced three periods — Old English, Middle English and Modern English. From the 5th to the 9th centuries, Britain was occupied by different groups from other countries, which led to Old English 4.______ (replace) Celtic. Old English, a mixture of different languages, differs 5._____ today’s English. Middle English is the name 6._______ (give) to the English used from 7._______ (approximate) the 12th to the 15th centuries. During this period, French, though it didn’t replace English, still made many 8._______ (contribution) to Middle English. This resulted in more words with similar meanings. The words for the meat of these animals which9.______ (serve) to the Normans, came from Old French. Modern English appeared in the 16th century, which went through many changes during this period. The question of 10._______ English will keep on changing in the future is easy to answer. It is certain that this process will continue.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On a cold winter morning, an old man sat awkwardly（笨拙地） against a wall at Sydney’s Circular Quay station. I glanced for a moment but _________ him and walked on to my office as I _________ he was a derelict (流浪汉).
On my way back that afternoon, in the _________ place I saw an ambulance and the man was being _________ by two nurses. He wasn’t a derelict but a worker, who _________ fell ill on his way to work.
Shame shocked me when I realized that sick, old man had put up with the _________ of the entire day. He probably reached out to passers-by for _________ . No one stopped. No one _________ .
A different season and I again _________ an old man half lying on the footpath. Caught up in the _________ rush of people commuting (乘车上下班), I would have _________ him quickly as I had done before. However, the _________ of the old Winter Man forced me to walk to the man on the ground, who was dressed in smart clothes but lifeless, and _________ down to ask if he was OK. He _________ consciousness again, and told me he was diabetic (糖尿病) and _________ me to call an ambulance for him, which I did.
Very weak, he said to me, in a _________ , “Nobody stopped. Thank you.” I looked into his eyes for a moment in _________ , but much was spoken without a word being said.
As the _________ ambulance siren(警笛声) announced the arrival of help, a number of _________ rushed at me: sadness for the Winter Man and _________ that I didn’t walk past another person in need. I was amazed that it had been so easy to be helpful.
1.A. ignored B. remembered C. comforted D. understood
2.A. announced B. proved C. expected D. thought
3.A. first B. next C. public D. same
4.A. watched B. attended C. supported D. improved
5.A. nearly B. finally C. suddenly D. immediately
6.A. violence B. coldness C. tiredness D. anger
7.A. safety B. money C. help D. attention
8.A. served B. liked C. knew D. cared
9.A. came across B. gave up C. looked for D. focused on
10.A. frequent B. great C. usual D. gradual
11.A. greeted B. found C. followed D. passed
12.A. guidance B. memory C. impression D. comment
13.A. lie B. bend C. hold D. look
14.A. gained B. returned C. offered D. received
15.A. forced B. allowed C. encouraged D. asked
16.A. loss B. hurry C. whisper D. panic
17.A. surprise B. excitement C. silence D. pain
18.A. moving B. approaching C. dropping D. calming
19.A. emotions B. dreams C. plans D. opinions
20.A. relief B. shock C. luck D. regret
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。
Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessary so，however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here is how.
1. Plan your time carefully.
When you plan your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making the list，you should make a schedule of your time. First time for eating，sleeping，dressing，etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. 1._________ A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems，but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
2. Find a good place to study.
2.________ Keep this space，which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room . Free from everything but study materials. No games，radios，or television. When you sit down to study，concentrate on the subject.
3. Make good use of your time in class.
Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teachers say. 3.__________ Taking notes will help you remember what your teachers say.
4. Study regularly.
When you get home from school，go over your notes. Review the important points that your teachers mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day，read the material. 4.________. If you do these things regularly，the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.
5. Develop a good attitude about tests.
The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. 5._________, so don’t be overly worried. There are other methods that might help you with your studying. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
A. Look around the house for a good study area. B. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard C. This will help you understand the next class. D. Really listening in class means less work later E. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class. F. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test G. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. |
You may have heard adults say they are uncomfortable in the morning without a cup of coffee. One reason they may feel that way is that coffee contains caffeine(咖啡因). Caffeine occurs naturally in coffee, tea, and cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate. But now food makers are adding it to many products, from potato chips to water.
The US government is especially worried about the problem. That’s why the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is studying the health effects of caffeine on young people. Studies show that too much caffeine can make people nervous and unable to sleep. What’s more, caffeine is habit-forming. Those who consume it regularly and stop suddenly may experience headaches and feel tired.
One of the biggest concerns is the large amount of caffeine added to so-called energy drinks, like Red Bull. A 12-ounce can of cola has about 35 milligrams of caffeine. A similar serving of Red Bull contains more than three times that amount.
The Institute of Medicine is also working on caffeine-safety measures. “Teenagers should not drink beverages that contain caffeine. They should be aware of caffeine’s effects on health and on how the brain works. Take, for example, teenagers who consume caffeine to stay awake and study for a test. They will remember less of what they just studied,” said Stallings, a member of the institute.
Companies that make products with added caffeine claim they do not advertise them to kids. However, there is no law to stop children from buying them. So the FDA needs to set limits on caffeine, especially in energy drinks. As for added caffeine in foods, the government should just say no. If not, the amount of caffeine should be printed on food labels to remind consumers. The government must do that.
Doctors say kids should avoid caffeine. If you need extra energy, try these natural boosters: eat right, exercise, and get plenty of sleep.
1.What is the US government particularly concerned about?
A. The fact that coffee contains caffeine.
B. The measures of avoiding caffeine’s effects.
C. The practice of adding caffeine to foods.
D. The practice of using caffeine to make chocolate.
2.Red Bull is listed in the third paragraph as an example of _____.
A. drinks which contain much caffeine
B. caffeine’s effects on health
C. teenagers’ addiction to caffeine
D. people’s concern about teenagers’ health
3.Paragraph 5 is mainly about _____.
A. the process of the government’s controlling the use of caffeine
B. the measures of protecting teenagers from caffeine’s effects
C. the government’s responsibility of taking care of teenagers
D. the risk of buying products containing caffeine nowadays
4.The author may agree that _______.
A. getting enough sleep can make people energetic
B. headaches and feeling tired are common in teenagers
C. food makers don’t add much caffeine to many products now
D. caffeine is good and useful for teenagers’ study
I got into the teaching profession by choice. I was then in 9th grade, when my mathematics teacher asked me to take a class for a few students to whom the subject seemed difficult. And believe me, I enjoyed the teaching. I never knew teaching would be so interesting. I loved my freshmen and was delighted to teach my so-called students who came up with lots of good questions.
After my post graduation, I worked as a software developer with a public sector(部门) in Bangalore for a few years. But I realized that no job could provide me the satisfaction that I experienced while teaching and training. In fact, I feel it was a timely realization for me to choose the teaching profession. I applied to a few colleges, and finally I was chosen as a “Lecturer”, and I had to lecture graduate and post-graduate students in a college.
On the first day, I was nervous thinking that I had to teach the senior classes. But now I can say that taking lectures was one of the best experiences of my life. I was a Computer Science and Information Technology Lecturer, but I tried to help my students with subjects that were not within my domain(范围). It was a new feeling to me every morning before going to the classes. I used to feel energized and excited thinking that the class would be lit up with bright faces to greet me, “Good morning, Madam”.
To me each day was a new beginning, with new feelings, new experiences and new queries(疑问). I loved to explore their young minds, read their inquisitive faces when a particular topic seemed tough. It was very challenging to motivate them to take part in the classroom, think critically, question and also respect others’ point of view. Though few things never seemed easy, it was very exciting to assure them that they really can. That is the reason, I love to teach.
1.From the first paragraph, we can know .
A. the author’s maths teacher was strict with him
B. the author felt happy to teach the students
C. not all the teachers like students to ask questions
D. the author in the beginning thought teaching boring
2.Why did the author refuse working as a software developer?
A. Because the salary was lower than that being a teacher.
B. Because the working conditions were quite bad.
C. Because he didn’t feel the same satisfaction as being a teacher.
D. Because he wanted to try more chance to challenge his value.
3.Which of the following statements is TURE?
A. The author looked down upon being a teacher at first.
B. The author taught knowledge about various subjects.
C. The author found teaching was easier than any jobs.
D. The author encouraged students to take part in outdoor activities.
4.What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Choosing your job according to your interest
B. How to build a good relationship with students
C. An unforgettable teaching experience
D. Why I love to work as a teacher
I used to think that life in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was filled with never-changing routines. I hated that everyone seemed to know everything about everyone else. Everyone seemed to enjoy talking about other people and their lives. I also didn’t like the fact that people seemed very close-minded. I felt trapped. I felt like I was missing out on opportunities. It seemed to me that city life would be the opposite.
Then I took my first trip to New York City. I couldn’t wait to experience the city. However, when I arrived in the Big Apple, it wasn’t at all what I had imagined. I knew it was home to thousands of people, but I hadn’t had the least expectation to see so many people on the street at one time. All the streets were filled with people. I also felt a little surprised to see that everyone was in a hurry and everything moved at such a fast pace. When I took the subway for the first time, I said hello to the middle-aged woman next to me. She looked at me with dislike and didn’t say a word.
After just one day, I realized how important my small town is to me. Now I appreciate the familiar faces I see every day. I like the feeling of security（安全） and belonging my town offers. Jim Thorpe gives me a sense of community and togetherness that the city doesn’t provide. I realize just how much a simple hello does for a stranger — it really can make your day a little better.
My big trip showed me that my small town really has instilled(注入) morals and values in me that I didn’t even know I had. I never would have known what a big place my town holds in my heart if I had not taken that trip to New York City.
1.How did the author feel about life in Jim Thorpe at first?
A. People there cared little about others.
B. People there liked to accept new things.
C. Living there was a great disadvantage.
D. There were many chances of career development.
2.What surprised the author most in New York City?
A. The gestures of greeting.
B. The modern transportation.
C. The fast pace of life.
D. The crowded streets.
3.What made the author change his / her attitudes to his /her hometown?
A. Travelling to New York City.
B. The familiar faces in Jim Thorpe.
C. A big place in his / her town.
D. Everybody likes talking about others.
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Love of my small town
B. A sense of community
C. A pleasant trip to New York City
D. Differences between big cities and small towns
