The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about a serious problem with one of the main computers.
He dialed the employee’s home phone number and was greeted with a child’s whisper, “Hello?” The boss asked, “Is your daddy at home?” “Yes,” whispered the small voice. “May I talk with him?” The man asked.
To the surprise of the boss, the small voice whispered, “No.” Wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, “Is your mommy there?” “Yes,” came the answer. “May I talk with her?” Again the small voice whispered, “No.”
Knowing that it was impossible that a young child would be left home alone, the boss decided he would just leave a message with the person who should be there watching over the child. “Is there anyone there besides you?” The boss asked the child. “Yes,” whispered the child, “a policeman.”
Wondering what a policeman would be doing at his employee’s home, the boss asked, “May I speak with the policeman?”
“No, he’s busy,” whispered the child. “Busy doing what?” asked the boss. “Talking to daddy and mommy and the fireman,” came the whispered answer.
Growing concerned and even worried as he heard what sounded like a helicopter(直升机)through the earpiece on the phone, the boss asked, “What is the noise?” “A helicopter.” answered the whispered voice. “What is going on there?” asked the boss, now alarmed.
In a serious whispering voice the child answered, “The search team just landed the helicopter.” Alarmed and concerned and more than just a little disappointed, the boss asked, “Why are they there?” Still whispering, the young voice replied along with an unclear giggly(窃笑), “They are looking for me.”
1.Why did the boss call the employee?
A. He wanted to talk to the child B. He wanted to join in the game
C. A main computer had broken down D. He always cared about his employees
2.Who was not in the employee’s home?
A. The child B. The boss
C. A policeman D. A fireman
3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “alarmed” in Paragraph?
A. Frightened B. Interested
C. Warm-hearted D. Inspired
4.According to the passage, what was happening in fact?
A. The child was playing a trick B. The boss was offering help
C. The employee was in danger D. The child was missing
Australian Comedy---COSI(5th Round)
Date: April 12-16---7:30 pm
Venue: Beijing Poly Theatre
Price: 800-1,500 yuan
Cosi is a 1996 Australian comedy film directed by Mark Joffe. In the film, Lewis Riley wants to get a job as a director at a mental (精神病的)hospital. He gets the job and finds himself directing a production of the Mozart opera Cosi fan tutte, an opera in Italian. And it is going to be performed by actors and actresses that he must select from among the patients, who only speak English.
Twelfth Night
By TNT Theatre Britain
Date: April 13-15---7:30 pm
Venue: 9 Theatre Beijing
Price: 60-380 yuan
Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601-1602. The play focuses on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a ship accident at sea. Viola(who pretends to be a boy) falls in love with Orsino. But Orsino in turn is in love with Olivia when meeting Viola falls in love with her, thinking she is a man.
Jazz Weekend---Thomas Enhco Piano Recital
Date: May 6---7:30 pm
Venue: Beijing Concert Hall
Price: 80-599 yuan
Thomas Enhco was born in Paris, 1988. He starts playing the violin and piano at an early age, and studies classical music and jazz. At 12, Thomas works with a French jazz violinist Didier Lockwood. He is spotted by Peter Erskine, who offers to help with Thomas Enhco’s first CD. In 2004-2005, Thomas creates and records his first album, Esquisse, which is released in 2006. He receives the Young Talent Prize at the Montauban Jazz Festival in 2006.
1.Where can you enjoy Cosi in April?
A. Beijing Poly Theatre B. TNT Theatre Britain
C. 9 Theatre Beijing D. Beijing Concert Hall
2.Who in fact is a man in Twelfth Night?
A. Olivia B. Viola
C. Orsino D. William Shakespeare
3.Thomas Enhco’s first album finally came out _________.
A. in 2000 B. in 2004
C. in 2005 D. in 2006
假如你叫李华，你的美国笔友Tom来信询问你 “十一”假期将要怎么过。请根据以下信息给他回信，谈谈你在“十一”假期中的活动的安排。
内容要点：
1.休息（由于平时学习紧张，缺少锻炼和休息）
2.看望乡下的祖父母（帮助他们做点家务，并跟他们谈谈身边的新鲜事）
注意：
1.词数100个左右；可适当增加细节
2.开头已给出，不计入总词数。
3.词汇 国庆假期：National Day Holiday
Dear Tom,
I’m very glad to receive your letter. And it’s a pleasure to tell you something about ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除: 把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。
修改: 在错词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意: 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Having a dream is of great importance. Your dreams are ordinary and realistic. I hope I will admitted into a top university and become a good doctor after I will graduate from university. I hoped one day I can find a cure for cancer. I hope those whom love me and those whom I love will be healthy and live happy every day. To realize my dreams, I will take more exercises to build up my body. I will try my best to focus time and energy to my study. I must work hard at my lessons or be fully preparing for the entrance exam.
Different Countries Have Different Kinds of English
Voyages of people from England play an important part in1.spread) the English language.
2.present, English is frequently spoken as an official or common language in many countries, such as America, Singapore, Malaysia and some African countries, all of3. are based on British English. The English spoken in these countries can4. (understand) well by native English speakers. But actually, these English have been changing gradually in accents, spellings, expressions and the usage of vocabulary. Because of this fact, you can make use of the differences 5.(tell) which country the foreigners of your block are from. For example, if a boss6.fluent) commands his driver, “Come up straight to my apartment7.elevator and take some gas for my trucks and cabs”, instead of requesting, “Please come to my flat by lift and take some petrol for my8.(lorry) and taxis”, you can recognize9.(he) American identity while the latter10.(suggest)that he is British.
A Love Note to My Mom
When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling ____ in your life. Little did I know you were _____every penny you earned to go to ____ school.
I cannot thank you enough for ____ you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried ____ piles of law books. I was ____ . Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for ____ ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know Moms _____ be lawyers too. You smiled and said, “In life, you can do anything you want to do.”
As young as I was, that statement kept _____ in my ears. I watched as you faced the _____ of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a ____ and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you _____. With your words of wisdom in my _____ mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world _____. I set out to live my life filled with _____ seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.
Your words became my motto. I ______ found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) ____ one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said, “Yes, I’ll try that.”
Encouraged by your _____ , I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and ____ meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m ____ it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.
1.A. found B. played C. kept D. provided
2.A. saving B. making C. donating D. receiving
3.A. business B. fashion C. law D. medical
4.A. what B. that C. which D. where
5.A. at B. to C. upon D. under
6.A. amused B. worried C. puzzled D. disappointed
7.A. roles B. tests C. positions D. shows
8.A. must B. ought to C. need D. could
9.A. ringing B. blowing C. falling D. beating
10.A. choices B. chances C. challenges D. changes
11.A. professor B. doctor C. reporter D. model
12.A. in danger B. in action C. in trouble D. in charge
13.A. weak B. powerful C. youthful D. empty
14.A. came back B. closed down C. went by D. opened up
15.A. hope B. hardship C. harmony D. sadness
16.A. constantly B. shortly C. hardly D. nearly
17.A. and B. but C. or D. for
18.A. description B. statement C. praise D. introduction
19.A. secretly B. curiously C. carelessly D. eagerly
20.A. doing B. considering C. correcting D. reading
