When I was a teenager, we were the only family in our New York town that didn’t own a car. And having no car was _______ because all my friends’ parents did.
We were poor. Suddenly a moment arrived _______ my life forever. For weeks a new Buick Road Master _______ in the window of the biggest store on Main Street. Now, on the special night, I stayed in the shadows at the edge of the crowd waiting for the winning _______to be drawn.
It had never even entered my mind that we would _______. But the loudspeaker called my father's name! _______ I wormed my way up to the platform, the mayor had presented dad with the _______, and he had driven off amid _______. I ran _______. Mother met me and told me that my father had asked Jim, his boss, if he wanted to buy a ticket. Jim said yes and my dad ________ two tickets in his own name with his own money, ________ 348 for Jim and the winning number was 348 instead of ________ one 349.
“Your father is struggling with a/an ________ problem. But I think if you have character, you have the better part of ________and I know your father will do what is right,” mother said ________. At last we ________ dad’s step on the front porch，I held my ________. He went straight to the ________ in the dining room and dialed Jim’s phone rang for a long time...
________ over the years, I know now we were never ________ than we were at the moment when dad made the telephone call.
1.A. relaxing B. shaming C. worrying D. pleasing
2.A. saving B. improving C. risking D. changing
3.A. had stood B. had been on sale C. had performed D. had been under repair
4.A. team B. guy C. ticket D. boss
5.A. jump B. fail C. strike D. win
6.A. As soon as B. Because C. By the time D. Although
7.A. dollars B. keys C. medals D. tickets
8.A. shouts B. prayers C. noises D. cheers
9.A. home B. downtown C. to my friends D. to the platform
10.A. saved B. bought C. booked D. printed
11.A. calling B. writing C. marking D. bringing
12.A. the other B. another C. the lucky D. other
13.A. embarrassing B. mental C. puzzling D. moral
14.A. wealth B. poverty C. health D. belief
15.A. with anger B. excitedly C. calmly D. with anxiety
16.A. saw B. heard C. followed D. found
17.A. arms B. mouth C. eyes D. breath
18.A. phone B. cup C. ticket D. window
19.A. Looking out B. Looking up C. Looking back D. Looking in
20.A. poorer B. richer C. more foolish D. more clever
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many arguments teenagers have with their parents are about one thing: independence. As you get older, you’ll want to do more stuff on your own, without your mom and dad tagging along with you. The arguments generally start when your parents think you aren’t ready for extra responsibility while you think you are. Arguing with your parents isn’t the best solution at all, but the best solution is gaining trust from your parents. 1.
●Understand that it’s not your parents who do not want you to have independence, they want the best for you and think you’re not ready or you’ll hurt yourself if you have the freedom to do whatever you want. Show your parents you can be sensible. 2.If you can’t get home by 9:30, they’ll never let you out after 10:00.
●Agree with them some “friends time” and some “family time” so that they know you won’t be spending your whole weekend out with your friends. 3.They won’t imagine you getting into trouble if they know how they are.
●4. They won’t feel much worried letting you go off on your own if they know what you’re up to. Call in and tell your parents that you’re OK from time to time. The less they worry about you, the more independence you’ll gain.
●5.If they find out, all that trust will be destroyed and then you'll never get the extra independence you ever wanted.
A. Show your parents how independent you are.
B. Never lie to your parents about where you’re going.
C. Remember to ask for your parents’ help if you need it.
D. Always tell your parents where you are, and who you’re with.
E. Generally speaking, they won’t be worried about increasing your independence.
F. And before you enjoy the “friends time' introduce your friends to your parents.
G. Agree a time you’ll be home with your parents, and always make sure you keep to it.
A record 6.15 million trips were made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday, which ended on Thursday, according to the China National Tourism Administration. That is an increase of 7 percent compared with last year’s Spring Festival. About 374,000 trips were organized by travel agencies, a 2.5 percent increase.
The administration also reported growth from individual and high-end (高端的) travelers and said that in addition to top and coastal cities, inland cities—such as those in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region—became important source markets. With many Chinese now traveling abroad for Spring Festival, their choice of destinations has expanded along with their growing interest in foreign cultures and services.
“Chinese tourists are increasingly willing to experience local culture and services, including staying in private homes, appreciating plants and watching monkeys in hot springs,” Li Xuejing, the agency’s marketing manager, said.
A Chinese tourist surnamed Guo, who was vacationing on an island in the Philippines, said: UI now pay more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for relatives.”
Another choice is Britain. Though the devaluation (货币贬值) of the pound is a factor, Britain’s rich history and famous education tradition have caught the eye of Chinese.
1.How many trips were made to foreign countries during the Golden Week of this Spring Festival holiday?
A. 6,150,000. B. 2,500,000.
C. 7,000,000. D. 374,000.
2.What can we learn about some inland cities in Guangxi?
A. They’re reported to have become important attractions.
B. They’re famous for all kinds of plants and monkeys.
C. They have the best hot spring in the world.
D. They belong to coastal source markets.
3.What would Miss Guo do on her vacation according to the text?
A. Go shopping for gifts.
B. Study foreign cultures.
C. Relax and enjoy herself.
D. Chat with her relatives.
4.Where does the text probably come from?
A. A guide book. B. A newspaper.
C. A scientific magazine. D. An advertisement.
Japan is a mysterious land of technological wonders, but the latest is a relatively simple solution to an age-old problem faced by beginners and professional chefs alike.
Grocery stores across the country are about to start stocking onions that won’t make people cry. The new tear-free onion is called the Smile Ball, which is a pretty adorable name for a vegetable, and it’s an onion carefully engineered to not irritate (刺激) the eyes of people who cut into it.
Regular onions release a gas when their cells are damaged and that gas irritates people’s eyes and make them tear up. The Smile Ball onions release no such a gas, so they can be chopped easily. They are also sweet like fruit when eaten raw.
The scientific advancement of the tearless onion is not free, however. Smile Balls, developed by the Japanese producer House Foods, will cost about $4.30 for a pack of just two when they go on sale in supermarkets across Japan. That’s about double the cost of a normal onion, but it might be worth the extra money for those who are particularly sensitive to traditional onion gas. Earlier test sales of the tear-free onions were held in Tokyo, with the onions selling out quickly.
1.What do the people say about tear-free onions?
A. They’re too expensive to afford.
B. They’re sweeter than candies.
C. They're especially suitable for kids.
D. They’re worth buying, though expensive.
2.What can we learn about the Smile Ball?
A. It never gives off a strong gas.
B. It has a pretty look.
C. It belongs to a new kind of fruit.
D. It rarely goes bad.
3.What’s mainly discussed in the last paragraph?
A. How to produce tear-free onions.
B. Tearless onions are more popular.
C. The development of House Foods.
D. People are sensitive to tearless onions.
4.What can be the suitable title of the text?
A. Say Goodbye to Regular Onions
B. Tear-free Onions vs Regular Onions
C. Onions That Don’t Make You Cry
D. The Future of Tear-free Onions
When I was in college, I spent a semester studying abroad at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. In my brief time there, I came to love Scotland for its local culture, food and scenery.
You might think, “Scotland isn’t so different from the US; they still speak English there!” But when I stepped off the plane, I was greeted by a gruff-voiced(声音粗哑的) lady at customs. “You’ll be coming from America, then?” She asked me, and I nodded. “But all of our guys are leaving Glasgow for the States!” Her thick Scottish English and sense of humor were obvious right away. I was not in the US any more, where customs agents never joke around.
As I settled in at the university, I could feel myself getting used to hearing—and even speaking—the Scottish English of my customs agent. In classroom discussions, people would say “em” when they couldn’t think of what to say instead of “um”, which was great fun. After the first few weeks, I stopped chuckling about this. Strathclyde students stayed up late into the night, running around campus and shouting, “Go! Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go [curse word] Glasgow!” Pretty soon, I was no longer saying “thanks” at the supermarket—instead, I said “cheers”.
My Scottish friends drank whiskey and ate haggis(羊杂碎布丁). I drank plenty of whiskey but felt ashamed to admit that I wasn't brave enough to try haggis. Scottish bakeries usually sell bridies (肉馅饼). Add a cup of tea—though I usually Americanized it by choosing coffee instead—and a bridie makes for a delicious breakfast.
Every time I took a train anywhere in Scotland, I’d gaze out at the rolling hills and wonder if grass was greener than anywhere else in the world. Then I’d reflect that there’s a reason this country was the birthplace of golf.
1.What did the author think of the lady at customs?
A. Impolite. B. Friendly.
C. Serious. D. Calm.
2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “chuckling” in Paragraph 3?
A. Talking loudly. B. Comparing.
C. Laughing quietly. D. Hearing.
3.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To explain why Scotland was famous for golf.
B. To promote the development of Scottish catering trade.
C. To introduce different pronunciations of “em”and “um”.
D. To share his experiences in Scotland as an exchange student.
XXX: The Return of Xander Cage
Release date: January 20,2017
Starring: Vin Diesel, Ruby Rose, Nina Dobrev, Donnie Yen, Kris Wu
Rating: ★★★★
Plot: Xander Cage (Vin Diesel)is left for death after an incident, and then he secretly returns to action for a tough assignment designed for him.
Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons(妖魔) II
Release date: January 28,2017
Starring: Kris Wu, Kenny Lin, Yao Chen, Jelly Lin
Rating: ★★★★
Plot: The film is a sequel (续集)to the 2013 film, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, which was directed by Stephen Chow. Tang Sanzang (Kris Wu), along with his three disciples, sets out on the Journey to the West. Although they appear to be harmonious, in reality, they are plotting against each other. After a series of adventures where they capture demons, they start to understand one another’s pains and heart, and finally solve their internal conflicts, working together to become the most united demon-killing team.
Live by Night
Release date: January 13,2017
Starring: Ben Affleck, Scott Eastwood, Zoe Saldana, Elle Faning
Rating: ★★★
Plot: In the Prohibition Era, Joe Coughlin, the prodigal son of a Boston police captain, becomes a bootlegger and later, a notorious gangster(恶棍).
The Village of No Return
Release date: January 28,2017
Starring: Hsu chi, Wang Qianyuan, Hsiao-chuan Chang, Eric Tsang
Rating: ★★
Plot: In a beautiful and quiet village, an uninvited guest and mysterious treasure appear, making a series of funny stories happen.
1.Which film can you see if you’re free on Jan. 13,2017?
A. Live by Night B. Journey to the West
C. The Return of Xander Cage D. The Village of No Return
2.Who stars two films among the four mentioned?
A. Scott Eastwood B. Kris Wu
C. Ruby Rose D. Hsu chi
3.Why can the demon-killing group finally become the most harmonious one?
A. They are facing risks to explore everything
B. They can avoid their internal arguments
C. They can fully know about each other
D. They are fighting against each other
4.How is The Village of No Return different from the other films?
A. It is rated more stars than the other three
B. It is a follow-up film to the 2013 one
C. It is not released in the same month
D. It can make audience laugh a lot
