1.Don’t make any noise. Listen to the teacher __________(仔细地).
2.The boss doesn’t know why she __________(行为举止) like that at the party.
3.People search various websites for __________(不同的) reasons.
4.__________(失败) is the mother of success.
5.As a famous saying goes, a friend in __________(需要) is a friend indeed.
6.__________(诚实) is the best policy.
7.I hope that the problem will be settled in a __________(和平的) way.
8.Some people are waiting at the bus stop, looking anxious __________(失望的).
9.After a few days in hospital, she began to __________(恢复健康).
10.After repeated attempts they __________(最后) succeeded in this experiment.
Mr Black lived in a city and he had a few shops there. His wife often _______ him when he was poor. So he loved her very much. One _______morning the woman _______her car on an icy road and it fell into a river and she _______ in the accident. He was very _______and always felt alone. His friends advised him to _______two weeks in a small town _______was by a forest and had much _______in it . He agreed with them and went there by himself. But there he often cherished the memory of (怀念) his late wife.
One afternoon he was walking in the town while he saw an old man _______ some parrots. He stopped to look at them and the old man asked him to buy one. He ________the most beautiful parrot and asked, “Can it speak?”
“Yes, sir,” answered the old man.
“How much does it ________?”
“Forty pounds.”
“It’s too ________,” said Mr Black. “Is it ________forty pounds?”
The old man said ________and turned to the bird and repeated the question, “Are you worth forty pounds, dear?”
“Certainly,” the bird answered ________.
Mr Black loved it at once and bought it. When he got home, he wanted to ________it more, but it couldn’t learn anything ________ “Certainly”.
One morning he ________the bird say “Certainly” again, he became angry and________, “Only a fool (傻瓜) spent forty pounds on such a stupid (愚蠢的) bird!”
“Certainly.” answered the parrot.
Mr Black began to ________and set it free.
1.A. saved B. saw C. helped D. protected
2.A. rainy B. snowy C. windy D. cloudy
3.A. mended B. repaired C. washed D. drove
4.A. hurt B. ill C. died D. disabled
5.A. sad B. lucky C. happy D. pleased
6.A. take B. spend C. have D. own
7.A. which B. who C. where D. /
8.A. trees B. birds C. flowers D. wildlife
9.A. selling B. catching C. feeding D. showing
10.A. bought B. touched C. pointed to D. looked after
11.A. fly B. cost C. pay D. give
12.A. cheap B. expensive C. nice D. bad
13.A. worth B. cost C. worthy D. take
14.A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
15.A. clearly B. carefully C. angrily D. recently
16.A. ask B. tell C. teach D. think
17.A. without B. but C. except D. besides
18.A. saw B. heard C. watched D. listened to
19.A. smiled B. jumped C. replied D. shouted
20.A. control B. escape C. laugh D. believe
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Friends are important in our life, because no one wants to be lonely.However,some people have difficulty in making friends and they often feel lonely. 2. According to a new study from Chicago University,the reason is that this kind of people have brians(脑) different from common people.And they often feel unsafe when facing strangers.
Does that mean they have no way to become happy again?3. Scientists of this study have thought up ways to help these people deal with their loneliness.They provided four steps for getting out of loneliness.
4. “It’s not enough for people just to get in touch with other online. That’s because most people don’t show their true selves there,”said Dr.Cacioppo,one of this study’s scientists.Another step is to get an action plan.As “action speak louder than words”,people need to be active to communicate with others.They also need people with the same interests.Also,they should try to expect the best from each activity.5. Who Knows what good things are waiting for us?
A.People who feel lonely
B.The first step is to accept social invitations even if you don’t want to go.
C.After all,”tomorrow is another day”.
D.What’s the reason behind that?
E.Why don’t we like them?
F.New ways to deal with loneliness
G.No,don’t worry.
If you love reading books,you must know about the book The Little Prince.It’s a famous novel written by a French writer.As one of the best-selling books in histiory,it has been sold as many as 200 million copies in 253 languages and dialects(方言).Now,around seventy years after the birth of the book,an American director has found a way to make it into a 3D animated film(动画片).
The book tells the story of a pilot,called The Aviator,who crashes(撞击) into the desert and meets a young prince there. However, in the film, the story starts years after the crash when The Aviator is much older.He has got a new neighbor called The Little Girl, whose mother wants her to get ready to enter the grown-up world.Slowly The Aviator shares his story with The Little Girl by writing it down and sending her a page at a time.The pages are complete with the pictures in the book, speaking about his time in the desert and taking The Little Girl to an amazing world where anything is possible.
China is the first country in the world to see the film in two versions---in Chinese and English.The film shows The Little Girl’s life and tells The Little Prince’s story at the same time in a beautiful way.
Huang Lei,who voices the film together with his 9-year-old daughter,says the film is like a childhood dream which is lost by most adults in this stressed-out society.
“The most touching part is that every one of us was a good-natured kid like the Little Prince, and it’s a pity that this good characteristic(品质) goes away as time files,” he says.
1.The novel The Little Prince was written in the ________.
A. 1900s B. 1940s C. 1990s D. 2010s
2.The book The Little Prince is one of the best-selling books in history because _________.
A. you must know about it if you love reading books
B. it shows The Little Prince’s story in a beautiful way
C. it has been sold as many as 200 million copies in 253 lauguages and dialects
D. the director has made it into a 3D animated film
3.How does The Little Girl get to know the story of The Little Prince?
A. She reads the pages that The Aviator writers and sends to her.
B. Her mother want her to get ready to enter the grown-up world.
C. The Aviator takes her to an amazing world.
D. She moves home next to The Aviator.
4.What does the underlined word “good-natured” mean?
A. kind B. friendly C. helpful D. all above
5.According to the passage, which is Huang Lei’s opinion?
A. He doesn’t believe the good characteristic is lost as we grow alder in this stressed-out society.
B. He thinks all of us should keep our better nature and never let it disappear.
C. He feels exicited because he can see the film in two versions first.
D. He and his daughter voice the film together.
There is no best way to learn a language, just different ways that suit different people. Some people prefer to “pick up” the language by reading books or magazines, watching films, visiting the country where the target language is spoken, etc. They focus on the meanings of words and don’t worry too much about the language forms used. This method often suits children if they find themselves in a foreign country or with foreign friends. However, this approach doesn’t suit everyone if your aim is to become good at writing.
Probably the most common way to learn a language is in a classroom with a teacher. The teacher can explain difficult words, give guidance, provide extra motivation and feedback on progress. Unfortunately, some people do not have very pleasant experiences of learning a language in the classroom. Language learning can be great fun. But your writing level will be increased most efficiently this way. Besides learning in a classroom, you can use a personal tutor and arrange a very flexible system of tuition. That means if you are busy at a particular time, you can still arrange to have your language tuition at a time that suits you.
With recent improvements in modern technology, it is now possible to purchase a wide range of multi-media materials for learning a language. You can teach yourself using cassettes, videos, CD- ROMs, books, and any combination of these. This approach is best suited to students who are self-disciplined and well-organized. It also tends to assist with the development of reading and listening skills. But be sure to pick out materials of high quality. If you want to become fluent at speaking and writing a language, you’ll also benefit from cooperating with other users.
1.The method mentioned in the first paragraph can be considered _______.
A. passive learning B. natural and active learning
C. the most effective learning method D. a structured learning method
2.The underlined word “flexible” in the second paragraph means “________”.
A. strict B. pleasant C. safe D. free
3.From the passage, we can NOT learn that ________.
A. people need to care about grammar when speaking a language
B. classroom studying can be boring sometimes
C. not all learning materials can help improve our language level
D. students lacking self-control may not benefit much from self-study
4.What might be talked about in the next passage?
A. How to find a personal tutor.
B. How to deal with the difficulties in study.
C. How to cooperate with other language learners.
D. How to find the best studying method.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about visiting Hong Kong:
Q: When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
A: Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination. It enjoys a mild(温和的) climate from the middle of September to the end of February, while the weather from May to mid-September can be hot. About 80% of Hong Kong’s rainfall occurs between May and September, with August usually the wettest month.
Q: Do I need a visa to visit Hong Kong?
A: Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for period of seven days to 180 days, depending on nationality. You may check with the Hong Kong Immigration Department for details of visa requirements.
Q: How is the local public transport?
A: Hong Kong has an excellent public transport system, with most transportation air-conditioned. Depending on where you are going, you have a choice of MTR, trains, buses, trams, ferries and taxis. The clean and efficient means of transport cover all areas of Hong Kong, and have signs in English and Chinese.
Q: Is Hong Kong safe for visitors?
A: Yes, Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world even at night, when people may walk alone with confidence. To ensure your stay is a pleasant one, always take care of your belongings.
Q: Is English widely spoken?
A: Yes, particularly in places frequently visited by visitors. You should have no problems communicating with people in most hotels, shops, restaurants and even taxis.
1.If you want to enjoy pleasant weather, when can you visit Hong Kong?
A. In spring or summer. B. In autumn or winter.
C. In spring or autumn. D. In summer or winter.
2.How many of Hong Kong’s means of transport are mentioned?
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six. D. Seven.
3.What can we know about Hong Kong from the FAQs?
A. Visas are required for many visitors to Hong Kong.
B. Hong Kong is a safe place for visiting.
C. The use of English is quite limited.
D. The public transport means have signs in Chinese only.
