阅读下列对话，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或用括号内单词的正确形式。
Beijing Opera is a traditional opera 1. a long history of over 200 years. It is developed from absorbing (吸收) many other dramatic (戏剧的) forms, mostly from the local drama “Huiban”, which is popular in south China during 2. eighteenth century. In 1790, four famous troupes (剧团) from Anhui Province came to Beijing to perform for the emperor, 3. was interested in local operas. After that, a new type came into being 4. (gradual), known as Beijing Opera.
Beijing Opera features four major 5. (role) — Sheng, Dan, Jing, and Chou. It’s full of famous stories, beautiful facial paintings, wonderful gestures and fighting. The stories in it are very 6. (interest). Some of them are from history books, but most 7. (be) from famous novels.
Beijing Opera is not only popular in China, 8. also has spread to many other places. Mei Lanfang, one of the most famous performers (表演者) of all times, was the first 9. (introduce) Beijing Opera to foreigners and made highly successful tours to foreign countries. Beijing Opera is China’s national opera and it is full of Chinese 10. (culture) traditions.
Welcome to China and enjoy Beijing Opera.
根据下面各句句意及汉语提示词，写出该单词的正确形式（每空一词）。
1.Teachers will never be __________ (取代) by computers in the classroom.
2.You should not __________ (忽视) your mistakes if you want to make greater progress.
3.He __________ (毕业) from Harvard in physics. Two years later he returned to his country.
4.I think the agreement is a __________ (陷阱), so I have to think twice.
5.Not until he took off the sunglasses did I __________ (辨认出) him.
6.His house was completely d__________ after the big fire, so he decided to build a new one.
7.He is always lying and not very r__________, so don’t believe what he said.
8.The black and the white have e__________ rights now in the U.S. and they can both be elected leaders of their country.
9.It is reported that there was an air crash in Cuba. Nobody on board s__________ it with all the leaders of their country.
10.Yesterday the boy was very upset, but finally his mother managed to c__________ him down.
A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms (习惯用语), _________ my teacher said again and again that it was important.
One day, I happened to _________ an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to _________. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner shook his head, saying, “You don’t say! You don’t say!” I was _________, I thought, perhaps this is not a _________ topic. Well, I’d _________ change the topic.
So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? _________ the way, have you ever _________ there?”
“Certainly, everyone back home will _________ me if I leave China without seeing __________“ It was great. I said, “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. It is a place of __________.” Soon I was interrupted again by his words, “__________!” I couldn’t __________ asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t __________ you to do so”, he answered, gently surprised. I said, “Didn’t you say ‘You don’t say’?”
Hearing this, the Englishman __________ to tears. He began to __________. “’You don’t say’ actually means ‘really?’ It is an __________ of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English __________.”
Then I knew I had made fool of __________. Since then I have been more __________ with idioms.
1.A.though B.when C.because D.as
2.A.look B.meet C.call D.take
3.A.walk B.play C.talk D.go
4.A.pleased B.angry C.afraid D.surprised
5.A.proper B.strange C.safe D.polite
6.A.to B.better C.not D.like
7.A.On B.In C.To D.By
8.A.gone B.visited C.been D.seen
9.A.look after B.think of C.send for D.laugh at
10.A.it B.them C.he D.she
11.A.fun B.interest C.business D.play
12.A.Really B.Good C.You don’t say D.You are right
13.A.have B.do C.think D.help
14.A.say B.ask C.let D.have
15.A.laughed B.cried C.moved D.came
16.A.explain B.shout C.prove D.say
17.A.experience B.example C.explanation D.expression
18.A.words B.idioms C.phrases D.sentences
19.A.me B.myself C.him D.himself
20.A.helpful B.popular C.careful D.satisfied
As we all know, practice makes perfect. If you want to learn English well, you’ll have to keep practicing it. But, then, how do you do that? 1..
Read and watch news in English
Staying informed about what’s happening in the world is a great habit—do that in English! 2.. Start watching BBC and CNN. Trust me, this will also build your listening skills and help you to build your vocabulary.
Read children’s books
Now don’t be embarrassed (难为情) about doing that, “Oh, my God. I am too big to read these books.” The language that is used in these books is, of course, for children. So, no big words are used. 3.. And, of course, there are lots of pictures in these books, which will help you understand what is written about.
Keep a book
Every night, spend five minutes writing about what you did throughout the day. 4.. Also you can add new phrases or new words that you have learned. And then, whenever you want to refer to them, you can just quickly have a look.
5..
Find a partner to practice the language. Whether it is a friend or a family member, don’t be embarrassed about it. Just go ahead and start practicing. So, rather than being nervous or trying to struggle with words, a partner would help you to correct that.
A. Just go ahead and do that
B. Here are some ways to help you
C. Find someone and do it together
D. Instead, simple language is used
E. Start picking up English newspapers
F. And you can just write up a small story
G. The more you listen, The better you will speak
More and more people around the world are getting tattoos (纹身). In the United States a large number of people aged 25 to 40 get tattoos. A third of all Americans between 18 and 25 have a tattoo. In Britain a fifth of all adults are tattooed. Tattooing has become an important industry as well. Today, there are more than 50,000 tattoo artists in the US alone.
Even famous people such as Angelina Jolie and David Beckham have some kind of tattoo on their bodies. According to researchers many people tattoo themselves as a sign of individuality (个性). They want to express themselves and show others who they are. Other forms of body art are also on the rise.
Today, tattoos are widely accepted in society. That hasn’t always been the case. Tattoos used to be connected with criminals (罪犯), lower class people or certain groups like sailors and motorcycle gangs. While tattooing was once only for men, more and more women are now getting tattoos.
Tattooing goes way back in history. In many parts of the world, people used tattoos for different purposes. The ancient Romans tattooed their slaves. Native Americans tattooed themselves as a sign of bravery. N Nazi Germany Jews were marked with a number to tell who they were.
Not only has tattooing itself become a big industry, but removing them is also on the increase. Many people just don’t realize that a tattoo lasts forever and at some time in their lives they may want to get rid of it. The cost of tattooing yourself usually depends on how large the tattoo is or how complex (复杂的) it is. Prices are usually from a hundred to over a thousand dollars.
1.What can you learn from the first paragraph?
A.Tattoos are now very popular.
B.Many tattoo artists are moving to America.
C.It is against the law to get tattoos in Britain.
D.Young adults around the world have a preference for tattoos.
2.What might be Angelina Jolie’s attitude towards tattooing?
A.She is worried about it. B.She thinks little of it.
C.She is interested in it. D.She has no idea of it.
3.According to the fourth paragraph, tattooing __________.
A.is still not accepted by women B.has a long history
C.is not good for our health D.usually costs a lot of money
4.It seems that the business of tattooing will __________.
A.Slow down B.disappear soon
C.become very hard D.continue growing
Everyone has got two personalities---the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you’re awake because you can control yourself, but when you’re asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, you often change your sleeping positions. The important position that best shows your secret personality is the one that you fall asleep with.
If you go to sleep on your back, you’re a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by fashion or new ideas. You don’t like to upset people. So you never express your real feelings. You’re quite shy and you aren’t very confident.
If you sleep on your stomach, you are a person who likes to keep secrets. You worry a lot and you’re always easily becoming sad. You never want to change your ideas, but you are satisfied with your life the way it is. You usually live for today not tomorrow.
If you sleep curled up(卷曲), you are probably a very nervous person. You have a low opinion of yourself and you often protecting yourself from being hurt, so you are very defensive. You’re shy and you don’t usually like meeting people. You prefer to be on your own. You’re easily hurt.
If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced(平衡的) personality. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You’re usually careful. You believe in yourself. You sometimes feel anxious, but you don’t often get unhappy. You always say what you think, even if it makes people rather angry.
1.You may find the passage in_____.
A.a story book. B.a guide book.
C.a sports newspaper. D.a science magazine.
2.Which is NOT mentioned in the second paragragh about a person’s personality?
A.He or she is always open with others. B.He or she is always easily upset.
C.He or she always likes new ideas. D.He or she tends to believe in others.
3.Tina hardly tells her secrets to her friends. She probably goes to sleep _______.
A.curled up. B.on her back.
C.on her stomach. D.on her side.
4.What does the passage tell us?
A.Sleeping positions show people’s secret personalities.
B.Sleeping on your side is the best way of sleeping.
C.Changing positions will cause sleeping problems.
D.Enough sleep makes people look better and healthier.
