Can you imagine how great the United Kingdom is? The queen of Britain, Queen Elizabeth II, is also the queen of other 16 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Jamaica. Her face is seen on stamps and coins all around the world.
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in London on April 21st 1926. Her parents were George, the Duke of York, and Elizabeth, the daughter of the Earl and Count-ness of Strathmore. As a child, Princess Elizabeth lived with her parents and younger sister in London and Windsor. Every summer, she traveled to Scotland to visit her mother’s parents. She was interested in all sorts of sports, but her favorites were horse riding and swimming. She was also fond of acting, art and music.
As princess Elizabeth grew older, she started to play a part in British public life. When she was 14, she broadcast a radio message to all the children of Britain and the Common-wealth(共和国). Two years later, she carried out her first public engagement, and started to go on official tours shortly after that. After a tour to South Africa in 1946, she married Philip Mountbatten. The couple had four children: Prince Charles, born in 1948, Princess Anne, born in 1950, Prince Andrew, born in 1960 and Prince Edward, born in 1964.
After her father died, Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II in a ceremony held in London in 1953. As a queen, she has many duties, and leads a very busy life. She travels throughout the world, meeting the leaders of other countries, and attends a large number of official functions. She also holds a meeting every week with the British Prime Minister. Every year, on Christmas Day, she broadcast a message to the people of British and the Commonwealth, talking about her hopes for the future.
Queen Elizabeth has been on the throne for more than 40 years and has become one of the most famous women in the world. Lots of people in British believe that she tries hard to understand her people and be a good queen. More than her title, this quality has earned her much love and respect.
1.Queen Elizabeth II ________
A. is only queen of the United Kingdom. B. is queen of Australia and the USA
C. is queen of 16 different countries D. is queen of 17 different countries
2.As she grew older, Princess Elizabeth _______.
A. started to take part in British public life. B. broadcast several radio messages
C. went on many tours to South Africa D. stopped playing a part in British public life.
3.Queen Elizabeth’s four children are called ________.
A. Prince Charles, Prince Philip, Prince Edward and Princess Elizabeth
B. Prince Andrew, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Princess Anne.
C. Princess Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward
D. Prince Edward, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Charles
4.Today, Queen Elizabeth__________
A. holds a meeting every fortnight with the British Prime Minister
B. is always busy carrying out her royal duties.
C. does not lead a very busy life.
D. rarely leaves the UK.
5.Which of the following statement is true?
A. She talks about her hopes for the future every day.
B. Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II in 1960.
C. She has been on the throne for more than forty years.
D. Lots of people in Britain depreciate her.
假定你是李华，你将负责接待来自美国友好学校的师生。请你用英语写一篇欢迎词，内容包括：
1．表示欢迎；
2．介绍活动安排；
3．表达相互交流的愿望。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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根据提示翻译下面句子
1.众所周知，吸烟有害健康。（as）
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2.他可能会赢得这场比赛。（likely)
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3.这所房子属于我父母。(belong to)
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4.当我们到达车站时，火车已经离开了。(by the time)
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5.在那里住了10年之后，他搬到伦敦去了。（having done）
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It’s almost a common belief that the best food you can find in a place is not in the fancy restaurants,1.in the backstreets. These spots are usually away from popular tourist attractions，which means that to find them you’ll need the spirit of an explorer.
That’s 2. I came across roujiamo when I was exploring Beijing. I found 3. restaurant that sold dishes from Xi’an when I explored the area around 4. (I) office one day. I decided to try it out.
My roujiamo 5. (make) fresh, so the bread was still warm. It was soft when I bit into it, and the meat inside was delicious and tender. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I ordered more to take home with me. Though it’s just a snack, it’s still quite filling and can 6. (easy) satisfy your appetite.
There are 7. (kind) of things you can put inside the “mo”, as the bread is called. For example, in certain areas in Xi’an, the meat 8. (use) is usually beef, but in Gansu Province, lamb is more common. And the first roujiamo that I tried was made 9. pork. However it’s made, it’s still a tasty snack. And for an American like me who grew up 10.(eat) hamburgers, it’s a perfect combination of East and West.
On a recent trip to California, I was introduced to Smile Cards. I promised myself to _______ an act of kindness before I lelt California. I _______ thinking about it but I didn’t know what to do.
I reached the airport and the _______ was about to begin when I saw an ice-cream store. I went in and told the guy at the store that I _______ to do an act of kindness. The guy, named Jose, looked confused. _______ I explained I had just attended a conference, where I was told Smile Cards and _______ to do an act of kindness. Jose showed _______. I told Jose, “Whoever is your next _______ , treat them to some ice-cream and then give them this Smile Card.” Jose _______ read the card and agreed with a smile that was both grateful and ________ at the same time.
Since this was my first time, I wanted to know the ________ of the receiver. “Jose, I have to catch a ________ , but here is my cell phone number. Would you be ________ enough to call me and tell me the person’s reaction?” He ________ .
I went to my gate, and as I was about to board, Jose ________ . “I did the act of kindness. The person was very ________, and asked me to express thanks to the person who paid for them!” I again thanked Jose and boarded the flight feeling ________.
I really want to ________ this practice of kindness. I am a professor and I love my work ________ it makes a difference in the lives of others. And now, I realize that I can do that everywhere. The whole world is my ________ .
1.A. do B. find C. prove D. explain
2.A. practised B. enjoyed C. tried D. kept
3.A. checking B. boarding C. shopping. D. booking
4.A. managed B. chose C. wanted D. forgot
5.A. Then B. Again C. Yet D. Anyhow
6.A. forced B. ordered C. allowed D. encouraged
7.A. anger B. interest C. satisfaction D. delight
8.A. visitor B. waiter C. customer D. friend
9.A. curiously B. calmly C. politely D. nervously
10.A. annoyed B. tired C. frightened D. confused
11.A. reply B. reaction C. expression D. decision
12.A. bus B. train C. flight D. taxi
13.A. kind B. brave C. wise D. shy
14.A. refused B. agreed C. succeeded D. failed
15.A. arrived B. shouted C. appeared D. called
16.A. happy B. active C. special D. clever
17.A. safe B. lucky C. proud D. energetic
18.A. introduce B. describe C. explore D. continue
19.A. once B. because C. if D. though
20.A. homeland B. battlefield C. playground D. main-road
How can I fight laziness?
Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.
1.Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.
Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task . Others take a more proactive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. 2.
Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. 3. Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.
Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. 4.Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when your are surrounded by motivated people.
5. Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits .
A. To fight family laziness, set an example.
B. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.
C. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.
D. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.
E. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal.
F. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.
G. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child.
