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—Mr. Gorden asked me to remind you of the meeting this afternoon. don’t you forget it! —Ok, I ____. A．won’t B．don’t C．will D．do
在我们的生活和学习中，与人合作是非常重要的。请你根据下面所提供的信息，写一篇 题为“Cooperate with others"的英文演讲稿。 1．为何与人合作 2．与谁合作 3．怎样做一个好的合作者 注意： 1．词数120 -150； 2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3．文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计人总词数。 参考词汇：合作者partner 高效地efficiently Good afternoon, everyone! The topic of my speech today is "Cooperate with others". _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your listening!
阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上（请注意各小题后面的词数要求）。 (1) According to one study, words send only 7 percent of a person's message.Intonation(语调) and voice quality communicate 38 percent, and nonverbal (not using or involving words) cues (暗看专)transmit a large 55 percent. That means people pick up more from nonverbal communication than from the words a person says. When studying a foreign culture then, it just makes sense to pay attention to how people use nonverbal cues. (2) Gestures make up a major form of nonverbal communication. But often these gestures are culture-bound. For example, when the Maoris of New Zealand stick out their tongue at someone, it is a sign of respect. When American schoolchildren make the same gesture, it means just the opposite. Also, Americans often indicate "OK" with their thumb and forefinger touching to form a circle. The same gesture means"money" to the Japanese and "zero" to the French. For that reason, people in a foreign culture must use gestures with caution. (3) Another part of nonverbal communication is the one that you might not think about—space. When someone comes too close, he feels uncomfortable. When he knocks into someone, he feels obligated(有义务的) to apologize. But the size of a person's "comfort zone" varies, depending on his culture or ethnic origin. For example, in casual conversation, many Americans stand about four feet apart. People in Latin or Arabic cultures, instead,________ and touch each other often. （4） Considering the effects of nonverbal communcation, we never rea11y stop communicating. How we walk, how we stand and how we use our hands all send a message to others. That's why it’s possible to "read someone like a book. " 1.Why do we pay more attention to nonverbal cues in a foreign country? (no more than 10 words) _______________________________________________________________ 2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? (no more than 3 words) ___________________________________________________________________ 3.How does an American feel when an Arab stands too close to him? (no more than 3 words) _____________________________________________________________________ 4.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (no more than 6 words) ___________________________________________________________________ 5.What does the passage mainly talk about? (no more than 6 words) ______________________________________________________________________
Look closely at ,your hands-are they clean? It doesn't matter how many times you was your hands. They're still crowded with microbes, which are also called "germs" or "bacteria". Microbes are everywhere. But don't worry-most microbes don't harm you. and many actually help you stay alive. Now, scientists say the microbes that live on our hands could be used in a surprising way: fighting crime. When police visit the scene of a crime, they often look for fingerprints to try to identifythe criminal. But according to a recent study, investigators could even use microbes to help break a criminal case. Every person has his or her own set of microbes that live on their hands, according to scientists at,the University of:Colorado. That means the mix of different kinds of microbes on everybody's hand is unique-much like one's fingerprint. The scientists wanted to know whether this microbe mix could be used as a new kind of fingerprint-especially in a crime scene where fingerprints might be hard to find. And policemen use forensics such as studying fingerprints to identify the criminal. "Microbe fingerprints are harder to hide," said Noah Fierer, one of the scientists. "You can't sterilize(为……杀菌) a surface just by wiping it off. " His team compared the bacteria on the hands of 273 people with the bacteria found on each person's computer keyboard. For the study, the keyboards had been used only by the people who were being tested. The study showed that the mix of microbes from each per- son's hands matched the mix of microbes on that person's keyboard. The scientists were easily able to tell the 273 people apart-just by looking at their keyboards. But there are a lot more than 273 criminals. Other scientists wonder whetherthe microbe fingerprint can really be that useful. Fierer agrees that scientists have a lot more work to do before the microbe fingerprint will be a useful tool． 1.According to the passage, microbes on people's hands_____ A．do more harm than good B．are easy to get rid of C．are almost the same D．might help find crimes 2.The underlined word "forensics" in Paragraph 5 probably refers to________. A．the scientific test used by police B．a new kind of fingerprint C．a kind of bacteria'in people's hands D．a kind of newly invented keyboard 3.What did Fierer's team find through the study? A．They found the criminal among the 237 people. B．They could tell who had used which computer. C．Computer keyboards couldn't keep people's microbe fingerprints. D．People's characters could be identified by the keyboards they used. 4.We can learn from the passage that ______. A．your microbes may give you away B．scientists will come to a clear conclusion soon C．many scientists think microbe fingerprints useless D．the microbe fingerprint has been used in many cases 5.The main idea of the passage is about_____. A．the importance of fingerprints B．how to clean our hands C．the usefulness of microbes D．different germs on our hands
If you want to teach your children how to say sorry, you must be good at saying it yourself, especially to your own children. But how you say it can be quite tricky. If you say to your children "I'm sorry I got angry with you, but...", what follows that "but" can make the apology ineffective:"I had a bad day" or "your noise was giving me a headache" leaves the person who has been injured feeling that he should be apologizing for his bad behavior in expecting an apology. Another means by which peaple appear to apologize without actually doing so is to say "I'm sorry you're upset"; this suggests that you are somehow at fault for allowing yourself to get upset by what the other person has done. Then there is the general, all-covering apology, which avoids the necessity of identifying a specific act that is particularly hurtful or insulting, and which the person who is apologizing should promise never to do again. Saying "I'm useless as a parent" does not commit a person to any specific improvement. These pseudo-apologies(假道歉) are used by people who believe saying sorry shows weakness. Parents who wish to teach their children to apologize should see it as a sign of strength, and therefore not take these pseudo-apologies. But even when presented with examples of real apology, childfen still need help to become aware of the complexities of saying sorry. A three-year-old might need help in un- derstanding that other children feel pain just as he does, and that hitting a playmate over the head with a heavy toy requires an apology. A six-year-old might need reminding that spoiling other children's expectations can require an apology. A 12-year-old might need to be shown that destroying the biscuit tin without asking permission is acceptable, but that borrowing a parent's clothes without permission is not. 1.If a mother adds "but" to an apology, ________. A．the child may find the apology easier to accept B．the child may feel that he owes her an apology C． she promises never to do it again D．she does not realize that the child has been hurt 2.According to the author, saying "I am sorry you are upset" most probably means “_______” A．You have good reason to get upset B．I apologize for hurting your feelings C．I am at fault for making you upset D．I am aware you are upset, but I am not to blame 3.It is not advisable to use the general, all-covering apology because _______. A． it is not clear and ineffective B． it is hurtful and insulting C． it may make the other person feel faulty D．it gets one into the habit of making empty promises . 4.We learn from the last paragraph that in teaching children to say sorry_______ A．the complexities involved should be ignored B．parents need to set them a good example C．their ages should be taken into account D．parents should be patient and tolerant 5.It can be inferred from the passage that apologizing properly is________. A．a sign of social,progress B．not as simple as it seems C．not necessary among family members. D．a social issue calling for immediate attention
Sarah came running in saying, "Look what l found. " Over the top of the paper I was reading I saw a long object that made me jump. It was a piece of snakeskin that had been shed （脱皮) by one of our garden snakes. 'Isn't it beautiful?" said my wide-eyed 7~year-old daughter. I stared at the organic wrapper and thought to myself that it really was not that beautiful, but I did not want to disappoint Sarah. Everything children see for the first time is elementary to their sense of beauty and creativity. They see only merit (忧点) and excellence in the world. "Why does it do this?" Sarah asked. I like to teach my children that there is something else going on besides what they see in front of them. "Snakes shed their skin because they need to renew themselves," I explained. "Why do they need to renew themselves?" Sarah asked. "We often need to shed our skins, those coatings that we cover ourselves with," I said to my now absorbed daughter. "We outgrow some things and find other stuff unnecessary. This snake no longer needs this skin. It is probably too old, and the snake probably doesn't think it looks as smart in the skin as it once did. Like buying a new suit. " Of course, I'm sure this explanation won't suit naturalists. But Sarah got the point. As we talked, I knew that she began to understand that renewal is part of progress; that we need to take a good look at ourselves, and rooms and schoolwork and creativity, and she began to see what we need to keep and what need to cast off. I was careful to point out that this is a natural process, not one to be forced. "Snakes don't peel off their skin when they feel like it," I explained. "lt happens as part of their growth. " "I see, Dad. " said Sarah. She then jumped off my lap, grabbed the snakeskin, and ran off. I hoped she would remember this. Often, in order to find our real selves underneath the layers of community and culture we are cloaked (掩饰) in year after year, we need to start examining these layers. We need to gently peel some away, as we recognize them to be worthless, unnecessary, or flawed (有缺陷的); or at best, remember the things we discard（丢掉）to teach us how we can improve. 1.When Sarah asked the author whether the snakeskin was beautiful,___________ A．he was shocked and jumped B．he tried to understand her point of view C．he thought that telling the truth was a merit D．he decided to teach her something about the garden 2.How did Sarah feel about the author's explanation? A．Confused. B．Boreci C．Satisfied. D．Excited. 3.Which of the following would the author agree with? A．By reflecting on ourselves, we can better ourselves. B．It is necessary to force others to remove some things. C．The community and culture force us to change. D．It is natural to keep some old clothes. 4.From the text, we can conclude that the author___________. A．does not like nature much B．takes the chilcl's feelings lightly C．is both a logical and thoughtful person D．loves to see his daughter excited about animals 5.Which of the following could be the best title for the article? A．The things we should cast off B．A shed snakeskin in Sarah's eyes C．A natural part of our growth D．Renewal for snakes and us
As a senior high school student, my future is always on my mind. To be exact,thoughts of the future have kept me up countless nights and made me worry enough to do poorly on more than one test. Because of this, words of wisdom are a source of comfort.Steve Jobs gave a speech to Stanford's graduating class in 2005 and his words resound repeatedly in my mind whenever I think about my future. It started when l became a junior, when college came into view. It's the first big step to making your life your own. So when Jobs discussed his life as a student, some fears were eased. He, too, felt the need to attend college to make something of himself. He faced what many are extremely afraid of: uncertainty. His lack of understanding caused him to stop attending college and focus on what he felt was important. His story had a happy ending, of course, since he certainly turned out well. This doesn't mean that students shouldn't attend college, but rather that they shouldn't worry so much. You'll get where you need to go, even if your path is a bit morewinding(蜿蜒的)than you'd like. Jobs talked about the hardships in his work. His love of his work helped him carry on and he got where he was meant to be, which restates the point: don't panic.One particular part of his speech stayed with me. Steve Jobs quoted(引用)thc saying"Stay hungry, stay foolisll" and it has become my motto. Staying foolish is realizing thatyou are still a fool, no matter how much you've learned or experienced. There is always more to explore. Staying hungry is wanting to find those things about which you are still uneducated. Steve Jobs' level of success is possible to achieve, and I aim to prove that. With the will power to go into the world living every day like it's my last and allowing the future to take care of itself, I will do great things. In the last moments of my life, I'll be proud of what I have done and hope to have all the wisdom a person could wish for. 1.The author felt worried when_____. A．he had to take tests at school B．he had lots of sleepless nights C．he thought about his future D．he searched for words of wisdom 2.It is suggested in Paragraphs l and 2 that_____ A．the author is a college student B．the author cares much about his future C．Steve Jobs failed because of his decision D．Steve Jobs' words had no effect on the author 3.What did the author gain from Jobs' speech? A．Courage to drop out of school. B．Confidence in defeating Jobs. C．Interest in computer industry. D．Bravery to face uncertainties. 4.What did NOT Steve Jobs encourage students to do in his speech? A．Be content with what they know. B．Have the desire to learn more. C．Stay calm in the face of hardships D．Be modest so as to learn more. 5.The passage is mainly about_____. A．an experience of a speech B．a memorable meeting with Jobs C．the most impressive quotation in life D．the wisdom drawn from a speech
An old man lay in a hospital bed, heavily sedated（给……服镇静剂）to ease the pain from his heart attack.. The nurse arrived and said, "Your 36 is here," repeating the words several times before the 37 conscious man opened his eyes. His son was a 38 who had come back from service to 39 to his beloved father. The elderly man 40 out to touch his son's hand and held it gently. All through the 41 ,the young soldier sat in the ward（病房）offering words of 42 to his dying dad, who said 43 but kept a weak grip of his child. 44 of the noise of the oxygen tank and the moans（呻吟声）of the other patients, the soldier remained 45 by the old man-s side. Several times in the course of that long night, the nurse returned and suggested that the soldier leave to 4 6 for a while, But each time he would 4 7 As dawn approached the elderly man 48 His loving son rested the old man's lifeless hand on the bed and left to find the 49 . The young man waited while the nurse carried his father's body away and when she returned, offering words of 50 the soldier interrupted her. "Who was the man?"-he asked. 51 ,the nurse replied, "He was your father." “No, he wasn't," the young man said, 6'I've never seen him before in my life.” "Then 52 didn't you say something'?" “When I arrived at the ward,I knew right away there had been a(n) 53 ,”the young man explained. "But I also knew that man needed his son, and he wasn't here.I could tell he was too一54 to know who sat beside him but he needed someone there, soI just decided t0 55 him. 1. A．wife B．son C．brother D．cousin
2. A．barely B．simply C．actually D．totally
3. A．director B．manager C．waiter D．soldier
4. A．talk B．listen C．attend D．adjust
5.A.looked B reached C.moved D. picked 6. A．morning B．noon C．afternoon D．night
7. A．sadness B．truth C．excitement D．encoursgement
8. A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything
9. A．Free B．Unaware C．Afraid D．Tired
10. A．loyally B．seriously C．impatiently D．carelessly
11. A．walk B．chat C．rest D．exercise
12. A．refuse B．agree C．hesitate D．weep
13. A．awoke B．died C．recovered D．screamed
14. A．friend B．relative C．ambulance D．nurse
15. A．love B．anger C．sympathy D．admiration
16. A．Shocked B．Worried C．Frightened D．Annoyed
17.A. how B where C. why D. when 18. A．mistake B．hope C．accident D．event
19. A．anxious B．sick C．disappointed D．careless
20. A．leave B．support C．respect D．accompany
-I didn't go to the art show, because I lost my ticket． -You______have borrowed mine I didn't go to see it anyway A．would B．need C．could D．must
Birds'singing is sometimes a warning to other birds________away. A．staying B．stayed C．stay D．to stay
Interest is as_______to learning as the ability to understand,even more so. A．vital B．available C．specific D．similar
I'm pleased to hear that you've come here to _______this matter in person. A．lead to B．see to C．refer to D．turn to
It's everybody's desire that every effort___________to reduce the pollution in our city. A．be made B．is made C．will bi made D．must be made
Mary waited for a reply, but__________came. A．no one B．none C．nothing D．neither
Mo Yan's winning of 2012 Nobel Prize shows the world's________of China" contemporary literature. A．realization B．intention C．connection D．recognition
-You seem to be familiar with this city. -I_______here for three years. It's great to be back. A．would live B．had lived C．lived D．live
The air quality in our city, _____is shown in the report, has improved a lot recently. A．that B．what C．where D．as
The teacher always reminds us, “On no condition_____ you are a Chinese.” A．should you forget B．should forget you C．you should forget D．forget you should
_______ of being involved in the attempted murder, she was questioned by the police. A．Confirmed B．Convinced C．Suspected D．Warned
-How long ________inBeijing? -For just the weekend. I'II be back for work next Monday. A． have you stayed B． do you stay C． did you stay D．are you staying
Chinese medicine can sometimes provide a cure______western medicine can't produce any good result A．because B．where C．that D．whether
-Would you take this along to the office for me? -__________. A．with pleasure B．My pleasure C．Never mind D．That’s right
I woke up with_______headache, yet by___________ evening the pain had gone. A．the the B．不填；the C．a ； the D．a；不填
假如你是新华中学学生李华，在最近举行的市高中生英语口语大赛中获得了一等奖。某英语报社邀请你写一篇稿件，介绍你练习英语口语的经验。稿件内容如下： 1．树立自信，克服羞怯心理； 2．多参加英语角活动； 3．多看英语新闻（如CCTV-9） 注意：1. 词数：120-150； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上（请注意问题后的词数要求）。 [l] We expect companies selling products to make them as available as possible. But now some of them are bringing back rationing(定量供应). As you might expect, it's all part of a plan to make us spend more, not less. [2]Butter, bacon, sugar, tea and meat were rationed in Britain during World War II, because goods at that time were scarce, and hard to get for all. But nowadays industrial mass production . Factories all over the world are pumping out bright and beautiful objects. [3]When everyone has to wait and save up for new things, owning them feels exciting and special. But when lovely things are available every day, they stop being a treat. The other characteristic of consumer society is that we aim for social distinction through what we own. But if everyone has lots of things, how can we impress anyone with our purchases? All of this takes the fun out of shopping and means there's a limit to how much consumerism can grow. [4] This is deeply worrying to companies, and some of them have started to fight it, by creating artificial scarcity(短缺). For example, Swedish rapper Adam Tensta has limited access to his latest track. Only one person at a time can access it, and fans must take their place in a digital queue. [5] This hend means we can again own something rare. But the risk for these companies is that in a world of so many things, if they make their products too hard to get, we'll just buy from someone else instead. 1.What is the text mainly about? (no more than 3 words)
2.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 5 words)
3.In which paragraph can the following sentences be put as an example? In Singapore, a small cafe called Liberty Coffee only opens on random days. It sometimes stays closed for over a week at a time.
4.What are the two characteristics of consumer society? (no more than 15 words) ① ② 5.What is the risk for the companies creating artificial scarcity ? (no more than l0 words)
Eating foods high in trans-fats(fats present in artificial form in industrially-produced cakes and fast food...) and saturated (饱和的) fats increases the risk of depression, according to a Spanish study, confirming previous studies that linked “junk food” with the disease. Researchers also showed that some products, such as olive oil, can fight against the risk of mental illness. Authors of the wide-reaching study, from the universities of Navarra and Las Palmas, followed and analyzed the diet and lifestyle of over l2,000 volunteers over six years. When the study began, none of the participants had been diagnosed with depression; by the end, 657 of them were new sufferers. “Participants with an increased consumption of trans-fats presented up to a 48 percent increase in the risk of depression when they were compared to participants who did not consume these fats,” the head study author said. “The more trans-fats were consumed, the greater harmful effect they produced in the volunteers.” The research team found, at the same time, that after assessing the effect of polyunsaturated fats made up of larger amounts of fish and vegetable oils and olive oil, these products are associated with a lower risk of suffering depression. The report, published in the online journal PLOS ONE, noted the research was performed on a European population that enjoys a relatively low intake of trans-fats—making up only 0.4 percent of the total energy taken in by the volunteers. “Despite this, we observed an increase in the risk of suffering depression of nearly 50 percent,” said researcher Miguel Martinez. “On this basis we think it of great importance to take this effect into account in countries like the United States, where the percentage of energy derived from these fats is around 2.5 percent.” The report pointed out that the current number of depression sufferers in the world is around l50 million people, and has increased in recent years. This rise is attributable, according to the authors, “to great changes in the sources of fats consumed in Western diets, where we have replaced certain types of beneficial fats in nuts, vegetable oils and fish with the saturated and trans-fats found in meats, butter and other products such as mass-produced cakes and fast food.” 1.What's the best title of the text? A．Junk Food and Depression B．Depression Prevention C．Types of Fats and Depression D．Depression Research 2.Which of the following increases the risk of suffering depression? A．Fish. B．Vegetable oil. C．Olive oil. D．Butter. 3.The study tells us that . A．2.5% Americans suffer mental illness B．l2,000 volunteers in Navarra took part C．a minority of participants became new sufferers D．l50 million Europeans enjoy a healthier lifestyle 4.The underlined word “derived” in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to . A．obtained B．chosen C．separated D．preserved 5.More and more Westerners are suffering depression because . A．they have less time for exercise B．they eat more nuts, vegetable oils and fish C．the sources of fats in their diets have changed D．less meat, butter, and cakes are included in their diets
Whenever anyone measures educational success, East Asian countries are always top scorers. But in a recent league table, a European country, Finland, was top of the class. South Korea was still in second place, though. Britain was at number 6. In Korea the school day is long—typically 7 or 8 hours, followed by hours of private tutoring in the evenings. All this hothousing leaves Korean students so tired, they sometimes fall asleep in class next day. Worries about the effects of late night cramming(填鸭式) led the government to force cramming schools to close by 10 pm. Finnish children spend the least time in class in the developed world, often finishing just after lunch, with about one hour of homework a day. Private tuition is uncommon. The British and American school day is quite long in comparison, around 6 hours, and secondary school pupils do 2 or 3 hours of self-study a night. The Korean education system, like many in Asia, is intensely competitive, with students even competing to get into the best cramming schools, to help them get ahead. Finnish education is far less cut-throat. Classes are all mixed ability, and there are no league tables. British schools again occupy the middle ground, with quite high levels of competition for places at university, and schools and universities battling to come top of league tables for everything from exam results to student satisfaction. Korea and Finland both do well, yet their education systems are so different. However, there are some similarities in Korea and Finland. In those countries, teachers have high status in society, and education is very highly valued. Those attitudes can't change quickly. But it can be done. They might be the star pupils now, but until the l970s, Finland's educational system was poor. Their thoroughly different approach to schooling has taken them to the top in just a generation. 1.The students spend the least time in school in . A．the UK B．Finland C．the USA D．Korea 2.According to the text, we think in Korea . A．students spend more time in studying B．students are tired of studying in class C．students leave their school early D．students are always top scorers 3.The underlined phrase “all this hothousing” in Paragragh 2 probably refers to . A．private evening tutoring B．self-study at home C．long-hour study D．school study 4.From Paragragh 3, we can know that . A．Finnish students are less stressed in study B．there're also many cramming schools in Britain C．students in Korea are the most competitive in Asia D．British schools are less competitive than universities 5.According to the author, the key to improving education is . A．the attitude B．the schooling time C．star pupils D．new teaching approach
Success is often measured by the ability to overcome adversity. But, it is often the belief of others that gives us the courage to try. J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, began writing at age 6. In her biography, she remembers with great fondness when her good friend, Sean, whom she met in secondary school, became the first person to encourage her and help build the confidence that one day she would be a very good writer. “He was the first person with whom I really discussed my serious ambition to be a writer. He was also the only person who thought I was bound to be a success at it, which meant much more to me than I ever told him at the time.” Despite many setbacks Rowling persevered in her writing, particularly fantasy stories. But it wasn't until l990 that she first conceived the idea about Harry Potter. As she recalls, it was on a long train journey from London to Manchester that “the idea of Harry Potter simply fell into my head. To my immense frustration(沮丧), I didn't have a functioning pen with me, and I was too shy to ask anybody if I could borrow one. I think, now, that this was probably a good thing, because I simply sat and thought, for four(delayed train) hours, and all the details bubbled up in my brain, and this scrawny, black-haired, bespectacled boy who didn't know he was a wizard became more and more real to me.” That same year, her mother passed away after a ten-year battle with multiple sclerosis, which deeply affected her writing. She went on to marry and had a daughter, but separated from her husband shortly afterwards. During this time, Rowling was diagnosed with clinical depression. Unemployed, she completed her first novel in area cafes, where she could get her daughter to fall asleep. After being rejected by l2 publishing houses, the first Harry Potter novel was sold to a small British publishing house. Now with seven books that have sold nearly 400 million copies in 64 languages, J. K. Rowling is the highest earning novelist in history. And it all began with her commitment to writing that was fostered by the confidence of a friend ! 1.Who believed J. K. Rowling was to be a good writer? A．Her friend Sean. B．Her mother. C．Her daughter. D．Her husband. 2.Rowling first came up with the idea about Harry Potter . A．at the age of 6 B．on a train journey C．after her mother's death D．in her secondary school 3.She felt frustrated on the train because . A．her train was delayed for four hours B．she didn't have a pen with her C．her mind suddenly went blank D．no one would offer her help 4.It can be concluded from Paragraph 5 and 6 that Rowling is . A．open-minded B．warm-hearted C．good-natured D．strong-willed 5.The text mainly tells us . A．hardship makes a good novelist B．the courage to try is a special ability C．you can have a wonderful idea everywhere D．encouragement contributes to one's success
Anyone who has ever lost keys or money will have wished for a simple but effective way to make sure it never happens again. A US company is trying to help. Using a tiny microchip which is implanted into the arm, they have come up with a replacement for cash or credit cards that cannot be left at home or dropped on the bus. The Verichip is about the size of a grain of rice and works using radio frequency identification technology. At a shop, a radio frequency “reader” would send a signal and the chip in your arm would respond with your unique identity number. That would give the “reader” your financial information, and money could be taken directly from your accounts and you wouldn't even have to reach for your wallet. The company also hopes to include other information on the chip, such as medical records, building security codes(密码) and passwords, making life even easier. But not everyone is happy with the developments. Critics say that a lot can go wrong with the chip. A clever thief could build a fake(假的) reader that would steal your information without you knowing. So your money could still be stolen. Privacy is a big issue too. Stores, or even the government, only need to track the chip to find out what you buy, how much you spend and where you go. And if you wanted to get rid of your chip,you would need an operation to remove it. 1.The Verichip is . A．the identity number B．the security code C．a tiny microchip D．a radio reader 2.Paragraph 3 is mainly about . A．how the Verichip works B．the importance of the Verichip C．the development of the Verichip D．how money is taken from your accounts 3.Which is true of the Verichip? A．Your information on it will always be safe. B．Medical records have already been included. C．You can easily reach for your wallet using it. D．An operation has to be performed to remove it. 4.What can be inferred from the text? A．All people are satisfied with the chip. B．The Verichip company has financial problems. C．The chip needs improving to be widely accepted. D．Many people have the experience of losing keys or money. 5.The author's purpose of writing the text is most likely to . A．warn B．advertise C．compare D．introduce
A few weeks ago, our dog, which we had kept for more than ten years, had to be put down. First, a tumor on her stomach got worse, and she was very 36 . Then, the pain in her back got so bad that sometimes she 37 lie down in the middle of a walk and couldn't take another 38 . When I first found out, l was very sad and cried a lot. She was more like a sister to me than a 39 .But I was also angry at my stepfather,Steve,who told us the 40 a week after it happened. He 41 because he didn' t want to worry us, and he didn't want me to get depressed(抑郁的) and fail my exams. I just thought she was 42 at the animals' hospital. I think you know all the 43 that went through my head: She was my dog！Why didn't he tell us earlier? I didn't even get to say goodbye. People in my family have a 44 of keeping things from me to protect me, such as only telling me that my aunt had cancer 45 she had already improved health. All I could think was: Not again ! I 46 to my mum, and she said， “I know. I'm 47 , too.” I opened my mouth to shout. And then she added, “I'm so angry with Steve that he had to 48 through all this on his own.”Hearing my mum's words, I shut up my mouth. I had been so 49 on myself. I hadn't thought about 50 Steve was going through. That dog was his baby. He'd had her for longer than he'd had us—and he had to make the decision to 51 her life, and then kept in silence for an entire 52 . All my anger melted away, and all I felt was 53 . It makes me realize that we focus so much on ourselves that we 54 the pain of others. At that moment, my mum's words were an incredible 55 that I'll never forget. 1. A．lazy B．lonely C．painful D．shameful
2. A．would B．should C．might D．could
3. A．walk B．step C．foot D．breath
4. A．tool B．toy C．baby D．pet
5. A．plan B．accident C．anecdote D．truth
6. A．lied B．waited C．reflected D．hesitated
7. A．still B．once C．even D．never
8. A．facts B．opinions C．thoughts D．doubts
9. A．story B．secret C．habit D．hobby
10. A．until B．before C．while D．after
11. A．adjusted B．turned C．contributed D．related
12. A．angry B．shocked C．guilty D．abused
13. A．break B．go C．look D．push
14. A．focused B．hooked C．dependent D．hard
15. A．that B．where C．what D．which
16. A．save B．expand C．make D．end
17. A．year B．month C．week D．day
18. A．regret B．blame C．sorrow D．sympathy
19. A．shared B．ignored C．reminded D．rid
20. A．comfort B．compromise C．gift D．suggestion
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