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It was not the first time for Shi Benliang, a senior physics major at Peking University, to feed cats. But the 22-year-old felt sad when he saw the scars and wounds on the bodies of the little creatures. “I can imagine how they have suffered from being abandoned. They lead a harsh life wandering around,” said the student..Shi is one of a dozen students at the university volunteering to feed the stray cats during the winter break. Recruited by the Stray Cat Rescue Association at the university through a Bulletin Board System (BBS), he took turns with other students to care for the homeless animals. It is estimated that there are more than 100 stray cats on the campus of Peking University. Jin Jing, 18, an economics freshman at the university, cared for the cats for two days. “At around 5 pm I cycled to the 22 feeding sites on campus marked on a special map,” she said. “At each site I left some cat food and water.”Jin was excited when the animals rushed to her feet. “Some are shy and timid, and others are more outgoing. Each of them has their own name such as ‘Sweet Orange’ or ‘Karl Marx’,” she said. “By feeding them I learned to respect life.” Liu Chenhao, a senior electronics and computer science major, who is in charge of the association, said that feeding was just one part of their responsibilities.“Our aim is to keep the stray cats in check and maintain harmony between them and the students on campus,” he said. The organization also takes cats to the animal hospital to be treated for oral and skin disease. Another of its major tasks is to find new homes for the cats by uploading their photos and information online. “We’re very careful when selecting owners and ask them lots of questions to ensure that they won’t desert their cat under any circumstances, such as when they move house or get married,” Liu said. But he stressed that their acts of kindness shouldn’t encourage anyone to abandon their cat. “A cat’s normal life expectancy is more than 10 years, but a stray one may survive for only two or three.” (365words) 1.You may read the article from a (an)______________ . A．academic journal B．fashion journal C．autobiography D．newspaper 2.Which of the following is NOT the task of the Stray Cat Rescue Association ? A．To keep students have a harmonious relationship with cats. B．To mourn the stray cats when they die of hunger or illness. C．To choose suitable owners for stray cats deliberately. D．To take stray cats to treat diseases when they were sick. 3.We can infer from the passage that____________ . A．A married woman is not qualified to adopt the cat. B．A stray cat may live shorter than the ordinary cats. C．Volunteers can feed the stray cats in any place they like. D．There are more than 100 stray cats on the campus.
TANG Dynasty writer Du Mu once wrote in a poem titled Qingming: "The ceaseless drizzle drips all the dismal day; So broken-hearted fares the traveler on the way.Where can a wine house be found to drown his sadness ?A cowherd points to Almond Flower (Xing Hua) Village in the distance." Qingming, the traditional tomb-sweeping day on the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on April 4 this year. Qingming Jie was proclaimed a Chinese national holiday in 2008. It is a time for remembering loved ones who have departed (去世). People visit their ancestors’ graves to sweep away the dirt and get rid of any weeds. They also leave offerings (祭品) of food and flowers, and burn incense (香) and paper money. Chinese tombs are usually built in the woods or on mountains, far from the city. It is believed that an area that faces south, with many pine trees, is a proper place for a tomb. People believe such a place will make the ancestors happy, and in return, they will look after the living family. Nowadays, more and more residents are choosing environmental-friendly ways to spend the holiday such as flower sacrifices and memorial ceremonies on the Internet or at home. As one of the traditional ways to celebrate Tomb-sweeping Day – burning paper or incense – isn't exactly good for air quality. In contrast to the sadness of the tomb sweepers, people also enjoy hope of Spring on this day. The Qingming Festival is a time when the sun shines brightly, the trees and grass become green and nature is again lively. Since ancient times, people have followed the custom of Spring outings. At this time tourists are everywhere. Many people fly kites on Tomb Sweeping Day. They are usually made from a bamboo crossbow with coloured paper. The kite vibrates and buzzes as it rises into the sky, counterbalanced by its tail. Large kites can be as broad as three metres across, with a tail of six to ten metres. Most kites have a rectangular shape, and many have patterns of crabs, centipedes, butterflies, dragonflies, or Chinese characters such as "good fortune" or "long life". (361words) 1.What’s the main idea of the second paragraph? A．The cultural difference between the east and the west. B．The traditional customs on tomb-sweeping day. C．Various ways to care for the dead in the world. D．Qingming Festival 2.All of the following practices are mentioned on tomb-sweeping day EXCEPT_____ . A．Weeping over the passed-away. B．Flying kites made from bamboo and paper C．Sending flowers to their ancestors’ graves. D．Burning incense and paper money for the dead. 3.Which of the following is correct according to passage? A．Du Mu ,the well-known poet in Song Dynasty wrote a poem about Qing Ming. B．Qingming Festival used to be a Chinese national holiday. C．People have the custom of flying kites on Qing Ming. D．Those whose ancestors were buried in proper places will have a bright future. 4.The writer write the passage in order to____________ . A．enable us to observe traditional tomb-sweeping day. B．show traditional and present ways to spend Qingming Festival . C．educate people to show their respect to the ancestors D．raise people’s awareness of environmental protection.
As a child, I was truly afraid of the dark and of getting lost; these fears were very real and caused me some uncomfortable moments. Maybe it was the strange 36 things looked and sounded in my familiar room at night that 37 me so much. There was never total 38 , but a streetlight or passing car lights 39 clothes hung over a chair take on the 40 of a wild animal. Out of the corner of my 41 , I saw the curtains seem to move when there was no 42 . A tiny sound in the floor would seem a hundred times louder than in the daylight. My 43 would run wild, and my heart would beat fast. I would 44 very still so that the "enemy" would not discover me. zxxk Another of my childhood fears was that I would get lost, 45 on the way home from school. Every morning I get on the school bus right near my home--that was no 46 . After school, 47 , when all the buses were 48 up along the street, I was afraid that I'd get on the wrong one, and be taken to some 49 neighborhood. On school or family trips to a park or museum, I wouldn't 50 the leaders out of my sight. Perhaps one of the worst fears 51 all I had as a child was that of not being liked or 52 by others. Being popular was so important to me 53 , and the fear of not being liked was a 54 one. One of the processes of growing up is being able to 55 and overcome our fears. Understanding the things that frightened us as children helps us achieve greater success later in life. 1. A．place B．time C．way D．reason
2. A．frightened B．destroyed C．surprised D．wounded
3. A．darkness B．quietness C．emptiness D．loneliness
4. A．got B．made C．forced D．caused
5. A．spirit B．height C．body D．shape
6. A．eye B．window C．mouth D．door
7. A．breath B．sound C．air D．wind
8. A．belief B．feeling C．imagination D．doubt
9. A．lay B．lie C．rest D．hide
10. A．simply B．especially C．probably D．directly
11. A．discussion B．joke C．problem D．matter
12. A．though B．yet C．although D．still
13. A．called B．backed C．packed D．lined
14. A．old B．unfamiliar C．poor D．crowded
15. A．leave B．send C．order D．let
16. A．above B．in C．of D．at
17. A．protected B．accepted C．believed D．guided
18. A．then B．there C．once D．anyway
19. A．strict B．right C．heavy D．powerful
20. A．realize B．remember C．recognize D．recover
A bonus of five points can be added to a student's exam score as a_______ for good handwriting. A．award B．reward C．courage D．certificate
Was it in Meet All ________ he often went shopping _______ the robber was arrested? A．that/that B．where/what C．what/ that D．where/that
--- I find our teacher is rather strict ___________ us. ----Actually, my boy, your future boss will be cruel _________ you. A．with/ to B．in/ with C．about/for D．to/for
The students are _______ to ride the public bicycles to Mount Tianlong for a spring outing. A．perhaps B．likely C．possible D．probable
--- I wonder how I can relieve the huge pressure. ---______________, you can go to” the room for heart to heart talk” to consult Miss Wang. A．We are through B．If necessary C．It’s up to you D．I’m with you on that
Never _____________ of being admitted to Oxford University. A．have I dreamed B．did I dream C．I have dreamed D．I dreamed
The graduation ceremony, which thousands of graduates _________ last night, was a success. A．appointed B．absorbed C．attended D．attracted
---Do you know _______________________ won high click rate in micro-blogs? ---It was the teachers’ wonderful chorus in the New Year’s gala. A．what is it that B．which is it that C．which it was that D．what it was that
Word came ______ Bingzhou and Wucheng Road would be widened to ease the traffic burden. A．when B．that C．which D．/
It has been announced that the dispute will be ____________ through negotiation. A．voted B．elected C．seized D．settled
_____ my school days in the Affiliated High School of Shanxi University, I had a sense of pride. A．Looking up to B．Looking down upon C．Looking away from D．Looking back on
____________ jumped into the freezing river to rescue the drowning girl deserved to be praised. A．Anyone B．Who C．Whoever D．No matter who
---It is reported that several _________ teams will compete in the 4th World College Students Dragonboat Race ,which will be held in Taiyuan in June. ---I can’t wait to see. A．controversial B．complicated C．consecutive D．competitive
“Impression Pingyao”, an cultural show _________ to display Pingyao’s rich history and culture was brought to stage by three directors, including Zhang Yimou. A．intended B．intending C．is intended D．to intend
Li Keqiang, graduated from __________ Department of Economics of Peking University,was elected _________ Premier of the People's Republic of China. A．a; the B．/;the C．the;/ D．the; a
基础写作（满分25分） 2012年5月13日一19日是我国第21个“全国节约用水宣传周*”。为配合此项活动，你校学生会发起活动宣传，组织了一系列活动，增强节水意识。
*全国节约用水宣传周：the National Water Saving Propaganda Week; **自来水厂waterworks 【写作内容】 根据以上内容给某英文报写一篇活动介绍。 1．活动背景和主题： 2．活动内容和意义。 【写作要求】 必须使用5个句子表达全部的内容。 【评分标准】 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯。
短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分) 假设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。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：在错的词下划一横线，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。 This morning I went to the supermarket, buying a toy and went to see my nephew , a 8-year-old boy named Jack. She was playing with some of his friend in the yard when I arrived there. The moment he found that I came to see him with his most favorite toy, Jack jumped with joy. Every boy and girl present wanted very much to have a look the toy. However, Jack doesn’t want his friends to see it. He was about to hide the toy then I stopped him. “Let your friends to play with your toy as well, Jack — you must learn to share.” I said. Realized that he was wrong, Jack played with the toy together with his friends.
信息匹配 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 请阅读下列餐馆的信息 A.Pasta House --- New Italian restaurant located in the heart of the city. Simple but delicious inexpensive meals. Also has a good range of vegetable-only meals. It's always crowded so be ready to order take-away or share a table. B. Taste of India --- Famous for its spicy curries and many southern Indian dishes using chilli. You will usually be able to find a table during the week but if you're planning to go on the weekend, make sure you book a table in advance. Open noon to midnight. C.Paris Match --- This is the finest French restaurant in the city. Wonderful food you can enjoy in luxurious surroundings. The perfect place to have a romantic meal or impress a business partner, but be prepared for a large bill. Open noon to 2 a.m. Booking essential. D.Mountain Dinner --- Not fancy but tasty. Excellent Asian and European dishes. Countryside location surrounded by forest. It's at least an hour's drive form the city so you might want to stay at the nearby Mountain Hotel overnight. Open 7a.m. to 10 p.m. E.Owl Cafe --- Open 24 hours a day. The cafe has a large selection of set breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for you to choose from, or you can enjoy one of their many delicious snacks and desserts over a cup of freshly made coffee. F. Greek Bistro --- A lively restaurant that serves great-value Greek food and has live Greek music played by a local band. Customers are encouraged to take part in the entertainment so be ready for a night of loud fun and laughter. Open 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. 以下是五个人的选择要求，请匹配每个人拟选择的地方。 1. Bill --- was late getting up today so hasn't had time to make breakfast. He wants to pick up something to eat before he goes to work so that he has enough energy to last through to lunch time. 2.Julie --- works in the city and wants to get some lunch. She doesn't want anything too special so long as it is tasty and not too expensive. Julie likes all kinds of food but because she is on a diet she wants to avoid anything containing meat. 3. Sally --- has friends visiting her from out-of- town and wants to take them to dinner. She wants to take them somewhere they can enjoy the atmosphere and have fun. She is a university student so doesn't have a lot of money and doesn't like her food too hot. 4. Albert --- is a businessman who will meet an important European client for a business dinner next week. Want to book a table at a quiet restaurant that will impress his gust with both its food and its suroundings. 5.Robert --- is meeting his friend Ben for lunch today (Tuesday) and wants to take him to a nice restaurant. Both Robert and Ben enjoy good quality spicy food. Robert doesn't like arranging things in advance so he hasn't booked a table.
1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business .But he was not a good artist.So he invented a very simple camera (照相机).He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his garden .That was the first photo. The next important date in the history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a different processs. In his pictures, you could see everything very clearly, even the smallest details. This kind of photograph was called a daguerreotype. Soon, other people began to use Daguerre's process. Travellers brought back daguerreotypes from all around the world. People photographed famous buildings, cities and mountains. In about 1840, the process was improved. Now photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. The process was not simple. The photographers had to carry lots of film and processing equipment. But this did not stop the photographers, especially in the United States, where from the 1840s daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities. Mathew Brady was a well-known American photographer. He took many pictures of famous people. The pictures were unusual because they were very life-like and full of personality. Brady was also the first person to take pictures of war. His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities. They made the war seem more real and more terrible In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could buy film readymade in rolls. So they did not have to make the film immediately. They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later, meaning that they did not have to carry lots of equipment. And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made photography less expensive. With the small camera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use cameras just for fun. They took pictures of their families, friends and favourite places. They called these pictures "snapshots". Photographs became very popular in newspapers in the 1890s. Soon magazines and books also used documentary photographs. These pictures showed true events and people. They were much more real than drawings. Photography had turned into a form of art by the beginning of the 20th century. Some photographs were not just copies of the real world. They showed ideas and feelings, like other art forms. 1.The passage is mainly about______________. A．the invention of cameras B．a kind of new art -- photography C．the development of photography D．the different uses of cameras in history 2. The first pictures of a war were taken by ____________. A．a French photographer in the 1840s B．an American photographer in the 1860s C．a German reporter in the 1880s D．a French artist in the 1890s 3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the photography in the 19th century? A．It was mainly based on the invention of the first photograph. B．Photographers were popular in the United States because they carried lots of equipment. C．Photographers used to make film themselves and developed it immediately after taking a photo. D．Small handheld cameras made it possible for anyone to become a gifted photographer. 4.In which order are the following statements mentioned in the passage? a. Photographs became popular in newspapers. b. Photographers carried processing equipment when taking pictures. c. The invention of small handheld cameras made photography easier. d. Daguerre invented a kind of photograph called daguerreotype. e. Brady took pictures of famous people. A．e,a, d, b, c B．d, b, e, c, a C．b, e, c, a, d D．d, c, e, a , b 5. Photography can also be an art form because artists can ____________. A．take anything they like B．keep a record of real life C．take photos of the famous D．show ideas and feelings in pictures
Pigs are always considered dirty animals because they roll in mud．But in fact they prefer being quite clean．They cover themselves with mud to help stay cool．During cooler weather, they prefer to stay clean．So do elephants,who also cover themselves in dust or mud to keep cool． When they find a place with clean water they will take a bath，using their long noses to give themselves—or each other—a nice shower Some animals use dust to get clean．Chinchillas (南美洲栗鼠) have very fine fur． They don`t like to take water baths because water is not warm enough for them．So, instead, they roll around in fine dust．The dust helps to keep their fur and skin dry．This protects them from disease Usually, a small bird is a light meal for a crocodile．But when a crocodile wants its teeth cleaned．it lies on the ground with its mouth open．The crocodile bird goes in and picks out any parasites(寄生虫)between the crocodile`s teeth or under its tongue．The crocodile gets its mouth cleaned，and the crocodile bird gets dinner． You wouldn`t think fish would need baths．But some undersea parasites live under the fish`s skin．“Cleaner”fish，like the wrasse(隆头鱼)，help take them away．The wrasse stands on its head and dances to signal a big fish that it is ready to go into the cleaning business．The big fish will stop moving and open its mouth wide so the wrasse can swim inside and pick out parasites and bits of food． 1.The passage is mainly about how animals ． A．stay clean B．help each other C．get their food D．Take baths 2.What can we learn from the first paragraph about pigs? A．They can help each other take baths． B．They are dirtier during cooler weather． C．They prefer taking baths to rolling in mud． D．They like to stay cool and clean． 3.Chinchillas use dust to get clean for the following reasons EXCEPT that ． A． dust can dry their fur and skin B．They are not good at swimming C．Water is too cold for them D．Dust is good for their health 4.From Paragraphs 3 and 4，we earl know that ． A．some animals can get clean from others`help B．Most animals are friendly to each other C．small animals couldn`t get food from big ones D．All of the animals prefer to stay clean 5.We can infer from the last paragraph that the wrasse A．is often eaten by other fish B．1ikes under other fish`s skin C．is a small kind of fish D．1ikes taking baths
Moving to a new city and state was difficult for me, especially in winter. Little did I know that a Colorado snowstorm would greet me after I had been in my new home for only a week. I just missed home. But more than the old house and the beach, I missed Stacey, my best friend. And I missed our lovely tea. Going to a sweet little tearoom, we had discovered was a special treat for us. The place was a Victorian dream, with delicate teacups and tablecloths with flower prints. The hat shelf near the front door swept us back to childhood. Stacey and I became little girls, trying on different hats until we found the perfect one for our dress-up tea party. We would then choose a lovely table and order our tea. That was a precious time, filled with laughter between scones（煎饼） and sharing our lives between tiny cucumber sandwiches. Springtime descended upon Denver, and the sun lightened my heart. But I still fought loneliness almost every day. I decided to explore the Denver area. While my husband went to the office, I took time to see what our new area had to offer. One day, I was walking along the street when suddenly the words "Tea Leaves" caught my eye. A tea room? Here, in the land of loneliness and pain? I walked through the doors, and tears came to my eyes. It was a beautiful room, not Victorian, but simple and lovely. I sat down and ordered a pot of tea, a cucumber sandwich, and some scones.It felt silly and wonderful --- and it felt like home. For the first time since moving, I felt as if this new city and state could be, would eventually be, my home. I would come back here and bring new friends. When Stacey visited, we would come here. I lifted my cup and made a silent toast. I toasted Stacey, whom I missed ly, and I toasted the sweet little tearoom that lessened my pain. 1. The author's hometown ______________. A．never snows B．is still warm in winter C．has a long history D．is in an area by the sea 2. The underlined word "treat" in Paragraph 2 probable means ____________. A．delicious food B．something pleasant C．service D．a kind of tea party 3. We can know from Paragraph 3 that the author ______________. A．didn't adapt to the new life B．felt comfortable in the new environment in spring C．didn't feel lonely any more in spring D．wanted to actively adapt to the new environment 4.Which of the following about "Tea Leaves" is true? A．It made the author recall her childhood. B．It looks silly and wonderful. C．Cucumber sandwiches and scones are its specialties. D．It touched the author. 5.We can infer from the text that the author would probably ____________. A．open her own teahouse B．ask the owner of the teahouse to decorate it like a home C．make new friends in Denver D．go back to her hometown to visit Stacey
完形填空(共20小题；每小题l.5分，满分30分) Once upon a time, there lived many doves (鸽子) in the jungle. One day they went out in search of food. They flew long distances 1 did not get anything to eat. All of them were now completely 2. A young dove asked the King Dove, “Your Majesty(陛下), please 3 us to take some rest.” The king replied, “Have 4, my dear young fellow. We shall 5 get something to eat very soon.” The young dove started flapping(拍打) his wings with 6 and soon left everyone else behind. After some time, he 7 and spoke to others, “Hey, I see lots of 8 down there.” Hearing this, all the doves started 9 the scattered (散落的) grains under a banyan tree. 10 the King Dove said, “It is too good to be true. There is something wrong. Don’t rush towards the grains. It may be a 11 . Some hunter must have laid a trap(陷阱).” But the doves were extremely hungry. The 12 of the grains was too tempting (诱惑人的). Without giving a(n) 13 to the king’s advice, they swooped (突然下降) down and started eating the grains. After having a big 14, they tried to fly away only to 15 that they were caught in a net. The King Dove said, “I told you before that it is a trick of some hunter.” All of them felt ashamed and 16 . One of them said to the King Dove, “Oh, Your Majesty, please save us.” So the King Dove said, “All of you must try to fly with the 17 at the same time and in the same 18, all of you.” Just then they saw a(n) 19 show up. The King Dove said, “Now all of you, fly together.” So all the doves flapped their wings together and flew with the net. The hunter stood shocked. He couldn’t 20 what he had just seen. 1. A．but B．and C．so D．however
2. A．excited B．surprised C．tired D．embarrassed
3. A．let B．leave C．permit D．accept
4. A．rest B．courage C．luck D．belief
5. A．slowly B．perhaps C．possibly D．surely
6. A．surprise B．pleasure C．force D．anger
7. A．turned down B．turned back C．held back D．held down
8. A．persons B．hunters C．plants D．grains
9. A．rushing towards B．looking for C．picking up D．dropping down
10. A．Gladly B．Amazedly C．Hardly D．Suddenly
11. A．magic B．trick C．dream D．mistake
12. A．color B．smell C．view D．sight
13. A．sound B．thought C．idea D．care
14. A．meeting B．discussion C．meal D．break
15. A．appreciate B．understand C．realize D．concern
16. A．pleased B．scared C．full D．sick
17. A．food B．king C．net D．wing
18. A．way B．place C．circle D．direction
19. A．hunter B．guide C．adult D．child
20. A．believe B．remember C．tell D．catch
his homework, he went out to meet his friends. A．Having finished B．finished C．To be finished D．To finish
They were about to leave it began to rain. A．before B．durning C．while D．when
Mr.Smith, of the speed,started to read a novel. A．tired, boring B．tiring, bored C．tired, bored D．tiring,boring
It`s already 10 o`clock. I wonder how it that she was two hours late on such a short trip. A．came over B．came out C．came about D．came up
I find important to have some communicative skills. A．it B．me C．them D．you
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