缺词填空（每空一词，每空1分，计10分）
As prices and building costs keep rising, the “do-it-yourself” (DIY) in the U. S. is more p1.than before.
“We needed furniture for our living room,” says John Ross, “and we just didn't have e2.money to buy it. So we decided to try to m3.a few tables and chairs. ” The Rosses took a two-week c4.. Jim Hatfield has three boys and his wife died. He has a full-time job at home as well as in a shoe making factory. He really lives a hard life. Last month, he broke his car and had to p5.$420 to mend it. “I was deeply sad at the moment. Now I've finished a course about cars, and I should be able to r6.the car by m7.. ”
In fact, most families in the country are doing everything they can to s8.money so they can afford the high cost of living. If you want to b9.a “do-it-yourselfer”, you can go to DIY classes. And for those who don't have time to take a course, there are books that t10.you how you can do things yourself.
任务型阅读（每空一词，每空1分，计10分）
Some friends invite you over and serve you a delicious dinner. Someone lends you his car while there’s something wrong with yours. You are sick, and a friend brings you a meal and take care of you. How do you show your gratitude(感谢) ?
Sometimes simply saying thank you is enough. At other times, it is thoughtful to say thank you in a more different way. Be sure to tell that person what you are grateful for and why you are grateful.
Here are some common ways to say thank you.
You can write a thank-you note. Or you can call and thank the person. You would be surprised how this can make someone’s day. Another idea is to send a thank-you e- mail. This is not quite as personal(个人的), but it still shows your gratitude.
There are many other ways to say thank you. To say thank you in a creative way, you can:
★ Select(挑选) some flowers from a shop. Write a thank-you note.
★ Invite a friend to a movie, meal, snack or coffee.
★ Find out and give what the person likes
As you can see, there are many ways to say thank you. Think of some ways of your own. You will feel good trying one of the ideas, and the person being thanked will feel good too. It’s a win-win situation （状况）。
Title: How to1.gratitude
When to say thank you | ◇Some friends invite you over and serve you a delicious dinner. ◇Someone lends you his car while yours is2.. ◇Your friend bring you a meal and look3.you when you are ill. |
4.to say thank you | Some common ways ◇To write a thank-you note. A handwritten note shows you are5.. ◇To call and thank. ◇To send a thank-you e- mail. This is6. Many other ways ◇Select some flowers7.a thank-you note. ◇Invite a friend to a meal, snack ,8.or coffee. ◇9.something the person likes. |
Think of some ways of your own. to say thank you.10.you and the person being thanked will feel good. | |
用所给词的适当形式填空（每空一词，每空1分，计10分）
1.What’s the _________(高度) of the tower?About 6 metres.
2._______________ , they won the football final today. （幸运地）
3.Would you please tell me the __________________ names ? (总统)
4.Susan is an _______(极好的) friend. We all like her.
5.Last weekend, Jack didn’t play computer games but read some books, _________. (反而)
6.We should keep writing diaries about our ________ life. (day)
7.Tom is a ________ (honest) boy, we all dislike him.
8.The girl with long hair is the______of all. (slim)
9.Look! How ___________(heavy) it is raining at the moment!
10.However, the work_______ (it) is very difficult.
Mr. Jackson was a doctor in a small town. He was very absent-minded (心不在焉的). One afternoon， he went to visit a friend who lived not far from the town. They had dinner together and then talked and talked, for Mr. Jackson was very fond of talking. It was already midnight, then one o'clock， two o'clock and still Mr. Jackson kept on talking. But this time the friend was feeling very tired and kept looking at the clock on the wall. He didn't want to be impolite（不礼貌的）, but at last he said, “Charles, my dear friend, I don't want to put you out, but I have to go to work at six tomorrow morning, I must go to bed now. ” “Oh, my God!” said Mr. Jackson in surprise. “I thought you were at my house. ”
1.The words“ was very fond of” mean “_________”.
A. had a lot of things for B. was bad for
C. liked very much D. was careful in
2.Mr Jackson stayed at his friend's house for_________.
A. four hours B. three hours
C. two hours D. more than six hours
3.Which is wrong?
A. Charles's friend was very tired.
B. Mr Jackson talked with his friend at his own house.
C. They had a long talk.
D. Mr Jackson didn't live in the country.
4.Mr Jackson didn't leave his fiend's house because_________.
A. he didn't want to leave
B. his friend didn't want him to leave
C. he thought he was at his own house
D. he was too tired
5.After reading the story, you know Mr. Jackson was________.
A. careful B. careless
C. on duty D. helpful
New traffic laws (交通法) say that if people cross the street when the light is red, they can be fined as much as 50 yuan.
The law has new rules for drivers and pedestrians(行人. Drivers have to slow down when they are close to crosswalks. If people are in a crosswalk, cars must stop to let them pass.
There are rules for bus drivers, too. If bus drivers smoke, drink or make phone calls while driving, they can be fined. Buses that carry too many people are also against the law.
Do you ride a bike to school? It’s not a good idea to carry classmates on the back. You could be fined 50 yuan. And stay in the bike lane (车道) when you’re riding. The big roads are for cars and buses.
Do you like to ride your uncle’s motorbike? When you put on your helmet (头盔), ask him to put one on, too. People on motorbikes must wear helmets, the new law says. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay 200 yuan.
Do you ride in cars often? Don’t forget to put on your seat belt (安全带), even if you’re going for a short taxi ride. It could save your life.
If you see a hit-and –run (肇事逃逸), tell the police. They may give you a reward (奖赏). And don’t be afraid to help people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident. Don’t worry about money. The new law says that doctors must take care of them even if they can’t pay right away.
1.What does the word “crosswalk” mean in Chinese?
A. 过马路 B. 人行横道 C. 立交桥 D. 车行道
2.If you are a bus driver, ______while you are driving, according to the new traffic laws.
A. you can make a phone call
B. you can’t talk to others
C. you can’t smoke
D. you can drink
3.When you ride in a car, the first thing you must do is __________.
A. to put on the helmet
B. to pay the driver
C. to put on the seat belt
D. to see if it carries too many people
4.You should do all the following EXCEPT _________.
A. carrying your classmate on the back when you’re riding a bike
B. phoning the police when you see a hit-and-run
C. helping people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident
D. wearing your helmet while riding a motorbike
All schools have their own rules (规则). The rules change from one school to another. Some schools are much stricter（严格） than others. There are also some rules that are strange or funny to us. Here are some funny school rules:
Strict Japanese rules
Most schools ask students to wear uniforms, such as sports suits or skirts. But Japanese schools even have rules about the colour of underwear! They also need that girls' socks should be folded(折叠) in a certain way and boys' heads should be shaved(剃).
Other Japanese schools tell students that they can't go to the movies after sunset.
Different shoes in the USA
At some American schools, students have to change their shoes when they go into the schools every day. This makes sure students won't fall over on the floors and keeps the schools clean.
No strange hair in the UK
Students can’t have strange hairstyles in some British schools. But they can wear certain hairstyles during the World Cup years. There were two students who had special hairstyles during the 2002 World Cup. After the World Cup, their teachers asked them to go to the barber's at once.
1.Students in Japanese schools should wear_______.
A. uniforms B. indoor shoes
C. shirts D. strange hairstyles
2.Why do students in the USA have to wear indoor shoes?
A. Because in that way they won't hurt if they fight.
B. Because in that way they will feel comfortable.
C. Because in that way they won't fall and can keep the schools clean.
D. Because in that way they won't make any noise when walking.
3.Which country's schools have rules about students' hair?
A. Schools in Japan only. B. Schools in the USA and the UK.
C. Schools in the UK only. D. Schools in Japan and the UK.
