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Have you ever wondered what wild animals do when no one is watching? Low cost, dependable and small modern cameras offered a big help. Cameras placed in hard-to-reach places have shot everything from small desert cats to larger snow-lowing cats in the northern Rocky Mountains. Scientists have been able to document the “private” moments of wildlife with leading technology. Grant Harris is a government biologist with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In his words, “there’s no doubt that these wild cameras are important tools to learn new information on wildlife.” Harris said some images help scientists see the eflects of climate change. Researchers with the Wyoming Migration Initiative, or WMI, are among those using wild cameras along with global positioning systems, or GPS. But WMI director Matthew Kauffman says as those devices are limited, so is the amount of information they can gather from GPS. However, cameras can be left in very wild areas for days, weeks or even months. They can provide information on how many animals are moving over a given period of time. Putting those cameras in place requires careful planning. Wild video can show details about animal behavior. However, wild cameras have their problems too. Animals such as wolverines and bears sometimes attack them. Scientists do not know if the attacks are the result of anger or interest. Also, the devices have become popular tools to help hunters look for animals. Some people argue that it is unfair to use the cameras that way. Even with such problems, wild cameras are clearly an important scientific tool in researching wild animals. 1.What does the underlined word “document” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Remind. B. Enrich. C. Appreciate. D. Record. 2.Which is a disadvantage of wild cameras? A. They cannot be left in the wild over a long period. B. They cannot be placed in hard-to-reach areas. C. They provide limited information. D. They might be stolen by people. 3.Why do some people argue against using wild cameras? A. It is difficult to fix the cameras. B. It helps hunters find animals easily. C. It is hard to achieve careful planning. D. It makes animals interested in the cameras. 4.What is the authors attitude towards wild cameras? A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Uncertain. D. Uncaring.
Cruz Genet, 11, and Anthony Skopick, 10, couldn’t agree. Were the birds on the ice ducks or geese? There was only one way to find out. So on a cold January evening, the two friends risked onto the frozen pond near their house in Frankfort, Illinois, to get a better look. First they threw a small stone to test it. Then they stepped on it. Believing the ice would hold their weight, Anthony took a few steps, then.... He fell through the seemingly frozen ice.
Cruz rushed to help his frightened friend—the pond “ate” him too. Gruz managed to lift himself out of the water and onto a more reliable part. He then carefully made his way to Anthony. But the ice didn’t hold, and he fell in again. This time he couldn’t get out. The boys quickly lost feeling in their arms and legs. Cruz was sure he was going to die. Anthony’s older sister had seen the boys fall through the ice and started screaming for help. John Lavin, a neighbor driving nearby on his way to the grocery store, heard her. He quickly pulled over. Seeing the boys, he kicked off his shoes, and run into the freezing water. Lavin made his way to Cruz and Anthony and saved them back to land. They were taken to the hospital, where doctors discovered that their five-minute stay in the water had lowered their body temperature nearly ten degrees. Fortunately, the boys have fully recovered, though they are still moved by their fearless neighbor. “Just to think,” says Gruz, “if he wasn’t there, I could have died.” 1.Why did Gruz and Anthony step on the ice? A. To go skating. B. To trap some birds. C. To settle a disagreement. D. To test the strength of the ice. 2.How did Cruz feel when caught in the water? A. Hopeless. B. Puzzled. C. Shocked. D. Calm. 3.What basically saved the two boys’ lives? A. Screaming of an older sister. B. Better care of doctors. C. lowering of their body temperature. D. Brave act of a neighbor. 4.What is the best title for the text? A. Two Boys Falling in the Water B. A Heroic Man to the Rescue C. Duck or Geese, It Is a Question D. Curiosity Kills the Cat
Films to watch in March Greta A lonely young waitress finds a handbag on a New York subway train. Luckily, the address is inside, so she returns it to the piano teacher who left it there. She then discovers that the piano teacher makes a habit of dropping bags around the city on purpose to make new friends. Directed by Neil Jordan, the actors are attractive. Grace Moretz is the waitress and Isabelle Huppert is the one who admires her. Thanks to them, Greta winds up being far more enjoyable than it has any right to be. The Aftermath The Aftermath is one of the few World War Ⅱ-related films. Based on Rhidian Brook’s novel, this touching romantic movie is starred by Keira Knightley, who is the wife of a British officer. She hates the Germans because her son was killed in an air raid (抢劫). But is there a chance that a tall, dark and handsome man might persuade her to overcome her hate? Captain Marvel It took Marvel Studios a decade to finally make a female superhero. It’s also the first Marvel film to be directed by a woman, who has directed Half Nelson and Missisippi Grind. Captain Marvel is set in the 1990s. The Oscar-winning Brie Larson stars as Carol Danvers, a US Air Force fighter pilot, while Samuel L Jackson, as usual, plays Nick Fury. Dumbo is, a classic Disney cartoon, who has big ears and there have been plenty of those kind of movies in recent years. Burton always has inspirations to direct such kind of movies from Edward Scissorhands to Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Magical figures have always been his favorite characters. 1.Who works on a different job? A. Isabelle Huppert. B. Keira Knightley. C. Rhidian Brook. D. Brie Larson. 2.What makes Captain Marvel special? A. Winning Oscar. B. Its female director. C. Time setting. D. A woman pilot. 3.Which film is better for a 7-year-old kid to watch? A. The Aftermath B. Captain Marvel C. Grete D. Dumbo 4.Where can you most probably read the text? A. Reader’s Digest B. Nature C. Scientific American D. National Geographic
假如你是李华，你校英语戏剧社正招募新成员，请根据以下提示，给负责人Mr.Smith写一封电子邮件，申请加入。 1.申请理由； 2.个人优势； 3.表达愿望。 注意:1.词数100左右； 2.可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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:在错的词下画一横线，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。 Dear Mr.Brown， We have learned that you were going back to America for the summer vacation.To express our thank for your excellent teaching in our school，we have decided have a party for you.The party which will start at 6:30 on Friday evening in the lecture hall.It will possible last an hour.To start with，our monitor will give a speech on behalf of a whole class. Then we would like to invite you to join us and singing some English songs.In the end of the party，we will present you with some gifts and cards，mostly making by ourselves.I believe you will have a good time together. Looking forward to your coming. Yours sincerely， Frank
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。 Paper-cutting was recognized as a national cultural heritage(遗产)in 2006.According to experts，paper-cutting conveys the culture shared between China 1. the West to wish for family reunions and maintain links with loved ones，alive or dead. In the movie Coco，for instance，the 12-year-old Miguel and his family dance and sing to celebrate the Day of the Dead，a 2. (tradition)festival in Mexico，when colorful paper-cuts are hung on the street.Chinese people also cut images of small figures 3. (call) back the spirits of the dead.The difference is that most Chinese paper-cuts are red，while those in other countries 4. (be)often made in many other colors. Fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen liked to cut 5. (character)，such as princesses and angels，out of paper while 6. (tell)stories to children.In China，female friends and family members used to chat and make paper-cuts together. “ 7.the patterns and colors may be different，paper-cuts share the same function of maintaining emotional ties among people，”says Yang Huizi， 8. art teacher at Beijing Union. Yang 9. (study)and performed the art for over a decade.Besides routine university courses，she also organizes nonprofit paper-cutting activities 10.are open to the public in Beijing to promote basic knowledge of paper-cutting.
It was 1972，and I was in second grade.In the classroom the teacher，Ms.Boyette，was ____ aloud to us from Island of the Blue Dolphins.And we had just come to a part of the book where the main ____ was training a wild dog.I was listening，caught up in the ____ of all. Not far away from me，there seated a boy who always frightened or ____ others，so I was ___ of this boy.While Ms.Boyette was reading，I looked over at him，for he was someone I was in the ____ of keeping an eye on.I ____ that he was listening too，that he was engaged by the ____ ，that he was leaning forward in his seat and listening with all his heart.I ____ at him，open-mouthed.I was ____ with a sudden knowledge that this boy was in fact just ____ me.He was a kid who liked a story.The boy must ____ my eyes on him，because he turned.Then something ____ happened.He smiled at me. ___ ，I smiled back，unafraid.We were two ____ smiling at each other. Why have I never forgotten this ____ moment? Why do I still ____ every detail of it? I think it’s because that moment illustrates so beautifully the _____of reading out loud. It shows us into a safe room，where everyone involved，the reader and the listener，can have that chance to ____ each other.We humans long not just for the story，not just for the flow of language，but for the ____ that comes when words are read aloud. 1.A. shouting B. singing C. talking D. reading 2.A. author B. character C. reader D. listener 3.A. wonder B. silence C. warmth D. comfort 4.A. greeted B. touched C. hurt D. refused 5.A. aware B. terrified C. bored D. guilty 6.A. habit B. form C. effort D. hope 7.A. predicted B. imagined C. promised D. noticed 8.A. speech B. story C. journey D. diary 9.A. pointed B. nodded C. stared D. waved 10.A. struck B. mixed C. cheated D. confused 11.A. behind B. beyond C. around D. like 12.A. ignore B. feel C. meet D. observe 13.A. useful B. natural C. serious D. amazing 14.A. Then B. Again C. Instead D. Besides 15.A. strangers B. kids C. teachers D. enemies 16.A. funny B. busy C. lucky D. small 17.A. seek B. organize C. recall D. trust 18.A. power B. courage C. amusement D. ability 19.A. cheer B. see C. miss D. mention 20.A. challenge B. knowledge C. choice D. connection
About one hundred years ago many educated people learned and spoke French when they met people from other countries.Today most people speak English when they meet foreigners. 1. There are more people who speak English as a second language than people who speak English as a first language.Why is this? 2. One of them is that English has become the language of business.Another important reason is that popular American culture(like movies，music，and McDonald’s)has quickly spread throughout the world.3. Is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? 4. It’s important to have a language that the people of the earth have in common.Our world has become very global and we need to communicate with one another.On the other hand，English is a fairly complicated language to learn and it brings its culture with it.Do we really need that? Scientists have already tried to create an artificial language that isn’t too difficult and doesn’t include any one group’s culture.It is called Esperanto.5. Maybe the popularity of English won’t last that long either.Who knows? There are more people in the world who speak Chinese than any other language.Maybe someday Chinese will be the new international language. A.People like English. B.But it hasn’t become popular. C.It has brought its language with it. D.There is no doubt about the question. E.This is why English was widely spoken. F.It has become the new international language. G.There are many reasons why English has become so popular.
Can I talk about salary at work? In a word:yes.As HR company Insperity put it in a recent blog post:Can your employees discuss their salaries or wages with their co-workers? Yes.Even if you have a company policy against it? Yes. The freedom to discuss your salary at work is a protected right under federal labor law.The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 protects your right to discuss the conditions of your employment，including issues related to safety and pay，even when you're not protected by a union. Talking about salary with colleagues can be uncomfortable，since there's such a taboo about discussing money matters，but it's an important step towards achieving equal pay for equal work.One barrier，however，stems from how we think of our own financial worth.Too many people I talk to wrongly consider their salary a reflection of their worthiness，a statement about their skills，experience，or value.At the end of the day，if we can all separate our self-worth from our salaries a bit more，it'll become easier to talk frankly with our colleagues. Asking about money outright can be tough，so one trick I've picked up along the way is to ask for your colleagues to confirm or deny.For instance，you might volunteer your salary first and ask“Does that sound about right to you?”by way of comparison.Or，let's say you're interviewing for a promotion to become a manager.You might ask a fellow manager about the kind of salary you should expect by saying，“I'm seeing salaries for this kind of position ranging from $65，000 to$70，000—does that seem accurate to you?”This way，even if your colleague isn't comfortable sharing their salary outright，they can help you identify if your expectations are on point or way off. 1.What makes co-workers uncomfortable to talk about salaries? A. The safety issue. B. The federal 1abor law. C. The wrong idea about salaries. D. The reflection of their worthiness. 2.What does“taboo”underlined in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. A prohibited practice. B. A religious belief. C. A general agreement. D. A social custom. 3.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 4？ A. One of my interview experiences. B. My way of asking about money. C. The method of raising questions. D. An example of getting promoted. 4.What can be the best title for the text? A. How to Discuss Salaries at Work B. Ways of Talking about Salaries C. Do Salaries Stand for Self-worth? D. Can Salaries be Talked about at Work?
We humans love to stare into our smart devices.We gaze for hours—about 10 hours and 39 minutes a day—at our computers，smartphones，tablets and televisions.Is all this staring bad for us? It might be，mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light. Blue light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high amount of energy.While it's true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances，there's no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes.But many people still think it is，which is why blue light—blocking glasses are so popular.So do the glasses work? “Everyone is very concerned that blue light may be causing damage to the eye，but there's no evidence that it may be causing serious damage，”Dr.Rahul Khurana，clinical spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmologists，told Business Insider. Blue light exposure is nothing new.In fact，the sun is the largest source of blue light.Moreover，blue light is also present in LED light.But if blue light isn't harmful，then why are we constantly rubbing our eyes when we’re looking at our screens? The answer is eyestrain(眼疲劳):More than 60 percent of people experience eye problems associated with digital eyestrain.And blue light，it seems，isn't the cause.Instead，our eyes are so strained because most of us blink less when we stare at our digital devices.So if eyestrain is the real issue，blue light-blocking glasses are probably of little use. 1.What do we know about blue light? A. It is a kind of nuclear radiation. B. It has the shortest wavelength. C. It may come from electronic devices. D. It consumes a great deal of energy. 2.What causes the popularity of blue light-blocking glasses? A. Evidence of their benefits to eyes. B. Belief in blue light's harmful effect. C. Widespread use of smart devices. D. Scientific understanding of blue light. 3.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A. Blue light exposure is hardly avoidable. B. Eye problems are not easy to deal with. C. Blue 1ight may connect with tired eyes. D. Rubbing eyes makes people strained. 4.According to the text，wearing blue light-blocking glasses may be_______. A. tiring B. harmful C. useless D. beneficial
The United States Congress is responsible for making and approving federal laws—rules that everyone in the country must follow.But exactly how do those laws get made? The process is not easy，and it takes a long time. A law begins when someone puts forward an idea.The idea can come from anyone，but it has to get to a U.S.lawmaker who wants it to become legislation.In time，the idea is further developed into a written proposal，called a bill. Then，a member of Congress officially proposes the bill.After the bill is introduced，it is sent to a small group of lawmakers，called a“committee”.Sometimes committee members seek more information about the proposal by holding hearings.Sometimes the committee changes the bill.Sometimes it decides not to take any action.In that case，we say lawmakers“table”the bill，or let it“die in committee”. But now and then，the bill is offered to lawmakers not on the committee.Those lawmakers debate the bill further.They might change the bill again.Finally，the full House or Senate votes on the bill.If it does not earn the majority of votes，the bill does not advance. Finally，the agreed-upon bill is sent to the president.If the president signs it，the bill becomes a law.If the president does nothing and Congress is officially meeting，the bill becomes a law.But if the president does nothing and Congress is not in session，the bill does not pass.Or the president can officially reject the bill.If that happens，the bill is not stopped.Instead，it is returned to both the Senate and the House.If two-thirds of the senators and two-thirds of the House members approve the bill once again，even with the president objecting，they turn the bill into a law. 1.Who is the first to propose a bill? A. A lawyer. B. A citizen. C. A member of Congress. D. A committee member. 2.When does a bill finally become a law? A. After it is sent to a committee. B. When the president signs it. C. After it returns to the Congress. D. While Congress is not in session. 3.What can be inferred from the text? A. Not every bill can be turned into a law. B. Anybody can put forward a proposal. C. If“tabled”，the bill has to be voted on. D. Once proposed，the bill can't be changed.
New York Walking Tour ◆Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking Tour Start this exciting guided 4-hour tour by getting early Reserve Line Access boarding on the ferry to Liberty Island.Once there，go inside the base of the statue and head to the observation decks for an awesome view of New York City and its surroundings.Then come back on the ferry to Ellis Island to learn about the history of immigration(移民)to America that took place here between 1892 and 1954. ◆Central Park Walking Tour Walk through Central Park’s most picturesque highlights on a 2-hour tour with a professional photographer.Remember your New York City adventure with unforgettable images of you with family or friends as you circle the towers at Belvedere Castle，walk through paths with flowers in the Conservatory Garden，or feed the swans by the Loeb Boathouse. ◆New York City Architecture Walking Tour Learn about the history of the buildings that define the New York City skyline on a 3-hour walking architecture tour.Walk down the famous 42nd Street corridor with a longtime New York resident(居民)and architectural expert，stopping along the way to learn about Midtown Manhattan’s most iconic structures like the Chrysler Building，Ford Foundation，Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library. ◆Greenwich Village Walking Tour Greenwich Village is one of New York City’s most beautiful and famous neighborhoods.Take a guided 2-hour walking tour of this legendary Lower Manhattan space.Hear about the famous artists who once lived here，from Edgar Allan Poe to Bob Dylan，Jimi Hendrix and countless others.Walk the winding streets and visit popular Washington Square Park，reliving more than 200 years of history. 1.Why do tourists visit Ellis Island? A. To know about American immigration history. B. To explore the surroundings of the island. C. To get a whole view of New York City. D. To observe Statue of Liberty closely. 2.Who will go with tourists on Central Park Walking Tour? A. An experienced guide. B. An architectural expert. C. A professional photographer. D. A longtime New York resident. 3.Which tour takes the longest time? A. Central Park Walking Tour. B. Greenwich Village Walking Tour. C. New York City Architecture Walking Tour. D. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking Tour. 4.What can tourists do on Greenwich Village Walking Tour? A. Take unforgettable pictures. B. Come across Bob Dylan. C. Visit New York Public Library. D. Learn about famous artists.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.What position will the speaker remain? A. Chairman of the board. B. CEO of the company. C. Vice-president. 2.When did Quinn Constantine join the company? A. 5 years ago. B. 15 years ago. C. 20 years ago. 3.What is the speaker’s attitude to Quinn Constantine? A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Negative.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What is the man doing? A. Looking for a job. B. Applying for a degree. C. Signing up for a course. 2.What does the woman want to know about the man? A. His family. B. His interest. C. His address. 3.What special skills does the man have? A. Speaking Japanese. B. Teaching English. C. Doing business. 4.When will the interview start? A. At 10:00 a.m. B. At 11:00 a.m. C. At 11:30 a.m.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Modern technology. B. Environmental problems. C. Industrial development. 2.What do many companies think of new technology? A. It costs too much. B. It promotes industry. C. It affects environment. 3.What’s the problem in Africa? A. People are short of food. B. Companies need more wood. C. Farmland is turning into desert.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Why did the man go to South America? A. To study English. B. To learn about local life. C. To improve his Spanish. 2.What did the man do in South Africa? A. Run a volunteer project. B. Open up a restaurant. C. Work on a local farm. 3.How did the man like the food there? A. Strange. B. Wonderful. C. Simple.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What does the woman intend to do? A. Buy a dress. B. Visit a college. C. Organize a big dance. 2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Professor and student.
Why did the speakers get lost? A. They forgot the address. B. They ignored Google Maps. C. They got wrong instructions.
What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Be confident. B. Sell the company. C. Find another job.
What is the woman going to do now? A. Look for her keys. B. Go to work by bus. C. Clean up the room.
When does the conversation take place? A. At 2:45 P.m. B. At 3:00 P.m. C. At 3:15 P.m.
Where are probably the speakers? A. At a concert. B. In a restaurant. C. In a cinema.
假设你是李华。你的英国笔友John写信告诉你近日他由于沉迷于电脑游戏，健康受到很大影响。他十分焦虑。请你根据以下要点提示，给他写一封回信，建议他养成良好的生活习惯。要点如下： 注意：词数100左右 1．限制玩游戏的时间，把精力逐渐转移到其他事情上； 2．规定起床和睡觉的时间，形成良好的作息时间； 3．每天锻炼半小时，增强体质。 补充词汇：be addicted to 沉迷于 Dear John， _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes！ Yours sincerely， 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，每句中错误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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词． 注意：1．每处错误及修改均仅限一词． 2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处）不计分． Charlie Chaplin that was one of the greatest and widely loved silent movie star． In Britain and America people was feeling miserable because the bad economic situation． Charlie understood their problems． He used to walk around stiffly in large trousers and worn-out shoes， carry a walking stick． His character "the little tramp" was poor and homeless， but everybody loved him for his kind heart and the way which he dealt with his difficult situation． Charlie Chaplin made people to laugh at some of those terrible situations like be without food or money． He wrote and directed his own films serious and received an Oscar to his outstanding work．
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式． Babies are great and lots of fun．We all love babies and we need babies，too．Many countries don't have enough of them．That's a big problem． Most babies grow up to become workers．As the number of workers1. （grow），a country can produce more things．That often means people's lives become easier and more2. （comfort）．But without enough babies，a country3.（gradual） get old．Many countries provide services for4. （they） people like health care．These services5.（pay） for by young working people．But they are mostly used by old people6. aren't working any more．Without enough young people，countries can't afford these things． Countries are dealing7. these problems in different ways．Many countries are encouraging people8. （have） more babies．Raising children is expensive，so some countries give families extra money．Sometimes countries change rules9. it is easier for mothers to study and work．Others are welcoming immigrants （移民） from other10.（place）．How do you think this problem should be solved？
There once was a little boy who wanted to meet God．He knew it was a long trip to where God lived，so he_____his suitcase with Twinkies and a six﹣pack of root beer and he started his_____． When he had gone about three blocks，he met an old woman．She was_____in the park just staring at some pigeons （鸽子）．The boy sat down next to her and opened his_____．He was about to take drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked_____，so he offered her a Twinkie．She_____accepted it and smiled at him．Her_____was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it_____，so he offered her a root beer．Once again she smiled at him．The boy was_____! They sat there all_____eating and smiling，but they never said a word． As it grew dark，the boy realized how_____he was and he got up to leave，but before he had gone more than a few steps，he_____around，ran back to the old woman and gave her a hug．She gave him her_____smile ever． When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later，his mother was_____ by the look of joy on his face． She asked him，"What did you do today that made you so happy？" He replied，"I had _____with God．"But before his mother could respond，he added，"You know_____？She's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!" Meanwhile，the old woman，also radiant （容光焕发的） with_____，returned to her home． Her son was shocked by the look of_____on her face and he asked，"Mother，what did you do today that made you so happy？" She replied，"I_____Twinkies in the park with God．"But before her son responded，she added，"You know，he's much_____than I expected．" 1.A. packed B. carried C. delivered D. arranged 2.A. game B. journey C. car D. work 3.A. standing B. playing C. sitting D. waiting 4.A. suitcase B. bag C. beer D. map 5.A. worried B. pale C. hungry D. poor 6.A. willingly B. joyfully C. respectfully D. gratefully 7.A. face B. skirt C. smile D. ring 8.A. again B. often C. further D. soon 9.A. satisfied B. delighted C. moved D. shocked 10.A. morning B. day C. night D. afternoon 11.A. happy B. tired C. bored D. thirsty 12.A. turned B. looked C. walked D. jumped 13.A. commonest B. biggest C. weakest D. trickiest 14.A. surprised B. terrified C. impressed D. attracted 15.A. a talk B. a walk C. fun D. lunch 16.A. why B. who C. what D. where 17.A. joy B. fear C. anger D. content 18.A. victory B. regret C. peace D. surprise 19.A. sold B. baked C. drank D. ate 20.A. nobler B. taller C. wiser D. younger
If you are hungry，what do you do？Have your favorite meal and stay quiet after that？But1.It never lets you know，because you keep it busy thinking about your friends or favorite stars．So it silently serves your needs and never lets itself grow．When mind loses its freedom to grow，creativity （创造力） gets a full stop．This might be the reason why we all sometimes think"What happens next？"，"Why can't I think？" 2.Why reading but not watching TV？It is because reading has been the most educative tool used by us right from childhood．Since it develops other aspects of our life，we have to take help from reading． Once you read a book，you run your eyes through the lines and your mind tries to explain something to you．3.Now this seed is unknowingly （未发觉地） used by you to develop new ideas．If it is used many times，the same seed can give you great help to relate a lot of things，which you would have never thought of in your wildest dreams! This is nothing but creativity．4.Within no time you can start talking with your friends in English or any other language and never run out of the right words． So guys，do give food for your thoughts by reading，reading and more reading．5.Go and get a book! A．The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed． B．Why not do some reading while you are hungry？ C．Just like your stomach，your mind is also hungry． D．Now what are you waiting for？ E．Hunger of the mind can be actually solved through wide reading． F．Reading can help you make more friends，too． G．Also this makes a significant contribution to your vocabulary．
Who are these people rushing by you in the street？More than 215million people now call America"home"，but most of them can trace their families back to other parts of the world．If you look at the names on shop windows，you will see that Americans come from many different lands．The idea that these people，who once were strangers to the United States，have lost the customs and cultures of their original countries and have become"American"is really not true．In fact，what exists in America is more often a kind of "side﹣by﹣side" living in which groups of people from other countries often have kept many of their customs and habits．They join the general American society only in certain areas of their lives﹣such as in schools，business，and sports﹣but they keep many of their own native customs and manners socially and at home．This living "side﹣by﹣side" has both advantages and disadvantages．Sometimes it may cause disagreements to develop between groups whose ways of life are very different from one another．However，there are also great advantages that come from the variety of cultures brought by settlers from other lands．There is great freedom of choice among ideas and dress，food，and social customs in America．Everyone can find some part of his or her familiar world in the United States，in churches，music，food，national groups，or newspapers． 1.More than 215 million people call America"home"because ． A. they have their houses there B. they settle there now C. they want to make their home there D. they like that land very much 2."Side﹣by﹣side" living style means ． A. to make friends with native people B. the groups of people who live nearby C. to keep their own customs while sharing American ones in certain areas D. that they get closer to American society 3.According to the passage，people in the USA ． A. share American customs and culture B. live in a kind of "side﹣by﹣side" society C. keep their own customs and habits firmly D. make no choice to accept American customs 4.Which of the following statements is true？ A. They always stick to their own customs and habits． B. "Side﹣by﹣side" living style is not suitable． C. They face the society they are not familiar with． D. The advantages coming from the variety of cultures make life in America colorful． 5.Which is the best title for this passage？ A. Advantages and Disadvantages． B. Different Customs and Habits． C. Home for the People． D. "Side﹣by﹣side" Living Style in America．
In choosing a friend，one should be very careful．A good friend can help you study．You can have fun together and make each other happy．Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends．They will be with you as long as you have money or luck，but when you are down，they will run away．How do I know when I have found a good friend？I look for certain qualities （品质） of character，especially understanding，honesty and reliability （可靠）． Above all else，I look for understanding in a friend．A good friend tries to understand how another person is feeling．He is not quick to judge．Instead，he tries to learn from others．He puts himself in the other person's place，and he tries to think of ways to be helpful．He is also a good listener． At the same time，however，a good friend is honest．He does not look for faults （过错） in others．He notices their good points．In short，a friend will try to understand me and accept me． Another quality of a friend is reliability．I can always depend on （信赖） a good friend．If he tells me he will meet me somewhere at a certain time，I can be sure that he will be there．If I need a favor，he will do his best to help me．If I am in trouble，he will not run away from me． There is a fourth quality that makes a friend special．A special friend is someone with whom we can have fun．We should enjoy our lives，and we would enjoy our friendship．That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with．A good friend likes the same things I like．We share experience （经验） and learn from each other．A good friend has a good sense of humor （幽默），too．He likes to laugh with me．That is how we share in the joy of being friends．And I know that he is looking for the same quality in me． When I meet someone who is reliable，honest，and understanding，I know I've found a friend! 1.Which of the following qualities the writer thinks is the most important in choosing a friend？ A. understanding． B. honesty． C. reliability． D. a sense of humor． 2.If you have fair weather friends， ． A. they will give you all that they have when you need help B. you will be refused when you get into trouble C. you will become rich D. you can be sure that you get real friends 3.Good friends need to ． A. always point out each other's mistakes B. be helped with money C. understand each other's feelings D. have money or luck 4.This passage mainly discuss ． A. the qualities of a friend B. where to choose friends C. how to get along with friends D. the importance of having a friend．
Accidents happen almost every day．Some accidents are not serious and some are．We read about such accidents nearly every day in the newspapers．It is wrong for people to think that accidents take place only on the roads or highways，or even at work places．Home accidents are just as common．Because very few home accidents are reported，people come to think that there are few accidents which happen in homes． There have been many cases where people fall to their deaths from high rise flats．Children often fall over while coming down the stairs．Old people may slip （滑跤） on wet floors if they are not careful． Nowadays there are a lot of modern electrical appliances （电器） such as rice cookers which make life easy for the modern housewives．These appliances can kill if they are not used in the proper way．Gas stoves （煤气灶） used for cooking are also dangerous if they are not properly used．They may cause burns or，in more serious cases，even fires． But all such accidents can be stopped if we are careful and follow simple rules of safety．For example，it is unwise for people to try repairing their own electrical appliances if they do not know how to．It is safer to get them repaired by an electrician （电工）． 1.Accidents take place ． A. mostly in home． B. mostly on roads and highways C. mostly in factories D. almost everywhere 2.Which of the following accidents may NOT happen in homes？ A. People may fall to death from high buildings． B. Gas stoves may cause burns or even fires． C. People may be knocked down by cars on the roads． D. People may be killed by an electrical appliance． 3.People are advised ． A. to avoid using electrical appliances B. to repair their own electrical appliances C. not to repair their own electrical appliances D. not to get their electrical appliances fixed
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