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请根据以下提示，结合你生活中的一个事例，用英语写一篇短文。 Life is a series of events—both good and bad. Just when we start to get comfortable with a person, a place or a situation, something comes along to change the recipe. The truly successful person expects the unexpected, and is prepared to make adjustments. 注意：①无须写标题，不得照抄英语提示语；②除诗歌外，文体不限；③内容必须结合你生活中的一个事例；④文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称；⑤词数为120左右。 _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
阅读下列各小题，根据所给的汉语句子，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子。 1.By the time he was twelve years old, he __________________ a chemistry lab of his own. (set) 他十二岁时，已经建立了自己的化学实验室。 2._______________ that China produces one third of the world’s cigarettes. (astonish) 令人震惊的是全世界三分之一的香烟是由中国生产的。 3.____________________ should be no reason for treating one’s neighbors as strangers. （occupy） 工作繁忙不应该成为“对面不相识”的借口。 4.Rosalyn loves sports. She is proud ________________ competitions and to have broken a record by running 800 meters this year. (participate) 罗莎琳热爱运动。她为今年参加比赛并打破800米赛跑的记录而感到骄傲。 5.Not until we watched the Earth Day program on TV ______________________ much about global warming. (learn) 直到我们观看了地球日的电视节目，我们才了解了大量关于全球变暖的问题。 6.The settlement is home to nearly 1,000 people, __________________ their village homes for a better life in the city. （leave） 近千人在这一小社区居住，他们当中很多都是从农村老家来城市寻求更好的日子的。 7.He arrived in New Orleans without a penny in his pocket __________________ that there were boats for South America. （find） 他身无分文的来到新奥尔良时，却发现那里没有开往南美洲的船了。 8.__________________ of over 400km per hour, the train can complete the 30-kilometre journey in eight minutes. （travel） 以每小时400多公里的速度行驶，所以这辆火车能在8分钟之内可以完成30公里的行程。 9.When the survivor came to himself, he was eager to know _________________that saved him from the burning house. (be) 当生还者醒过来后，他急切的想知道到底是谁把他从燃烧的房子里救出来的。 10.Had he not broken the rules last week, he __________________ this week, which annoyed his mother. (fall) 要是上周他没有违反纪律，这周他就不会掉队，这让他妈妈很懊恼。
A new argument has been put forward as to whether penguins are disturbed by the presence of tourists in Antarctica. Previous research by scientists from Keil University in Germany monitored Adelie penguins and noted that the birds’ heart rates increased dramatically at the sight of a human as far as 30 meters away. But new research using an artificial egg, which is equipped to measure heart rates, disputes this. Scientists from the Scott Polar Research Institute at Cambridge say that a slow moving human who does not approach the nest too closely, is not viewed as a threat by penguins. The earlier findings have been used to partly explain the 20 per cent drop in populations of certain types of penguins near tourist sites. However, tour operators have continued to insist that their activities do not adversely affect wildlife in Antarctica, saying they encourage non-disruptive behavior in tourists, and that the decline in penguin numbers is caused by other factors. Amanda Nimon of the Scott Polar Research Institute spent three southern hemisphere summers at Cuverville Island in Antarctica studying penguin behavior towards humans. “A nesting penguin will react very differently to a person rapidly and closely approaching the nest,” says Nimon. “First they exhibit large and prolonged heart rate changes and then they often flee the nest leaving it open for predators (掠夺者) to fly in and remove eggs or chicks.” The artificial egg, specially for the project, monitored both the parent who had been ‘disturbed’ when the egg was placed in the nest and the other parent as they both took it in turns to guard the nest. However, Boris Culik, who monitored the Adelie penguins, believes that Nimon’s findings do not invalidate his own research. He points out that species behave differently ---- and Nimon’s work was with Gentoo penguins. Nimon and her colleagues believe that Culik’s research was methodologically flawed because the monitoring of penguins’ responses needed capturing and restraining the birds and fitting them with beart-rate transmitters. Therefore, argues Nimon, it would not be surprising if they became stressed on seeing a human subsequently. 1.According to the passage, what overall message is presented?
2.Which ONE argument of the following is stated in the passage?
3.What do you notice about the views presented in the passage?
4.What does the underlined word (final line) probably mean?
Baby girls make their way directly for dolls as soon as they can crawl, while boys will head for cars, a study has shown. The findings, the first to show differences in very young babies, suggest there is a biological basis to their preferences. Psychologists Dr Brenda Todd from City University London carried out an experiment involving 90 babies aged 9 months to 36 months. The babies were allowed to choose from seven toys. Some were typically boys’ toys ---- a car, a digger, a ball and a blue teddy. The rest were girls’ toys: a pink teddy, a doll and a cooking set. They were placed a meter away from the toys；and could pick whichever toy they liked their choice and the amount of time they spent playing with each toy were recorded. Of the youngest children (9 to 14 months), girls spent significantly longer playing with the doll than boys, and boys spent much more time with the car and ball than the girls did. Among the two and three-year-olds, girls spent 50 percent of the time playing with the doll while only two boys briefly touched it. The boys spent almost 90 percent of their time playing with cars, which the girls barely touched. There was no link between the parents’ view on which toys were more appropriate for boys or girls, and the children’s choice. Dr Brenda Todd said, “Children of this age are already exposed to much socialization. Boys may be given ‘toys that go’ while girls get toys they can care for, which may help shape their preference. But these findings agree with the former idea that children show natural interests in particular kinds of toys. There could be a biological basis for their choices. Males through evolution have been adapted to prefer: moving objects, probably through hunting instincts（本能）, while girls prefer warmer colors such as pink, the colour of a newborn baby.” 1.Baby boys and girls have different toy preferences probably because ________.
2.Both baby boys and baby girls like to play with ________ according to the study.
3.What can we infer from Paragraph 3?
4.What conclusion did Dr. Brenda Todd draw from the results of the study?
A recent Living Social survey showed that Americans may live up to their poor reputation while travelling abroad. But what’s more surprising is that many of those surveyed self-identified themselves as ‘ugly’ Americans and the world’s worst travelers. Those in the U.S. ranked themselves as the worst travellers by a shocking 20 per cent, followed by 15 per cent saying the Chinese were the most substandard tourists. Americans topped the list as being the worst-behaved travelers in a survey of 5,600 respondents, 4,000 of whom were Americans. Other respondents were in Australia, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. But even American respondents considered their compatriots(同胞) as the worst travelers from a list of 16 nationalities. Canadians and Australians also put Americans in the No. 1 spot. Irish respondents pointed to U.K. residents and U.K. respondents gave Germans the nod. On the other hand, 37% of Americans opted for "none of the above" in answer to the worst-tourists question, displaying more tolerance and open-mindedness than the other nationalities. Other survey questions had respondents admitting pilfering from hotels. Four in ten U.S. survey-takers said they’d stolen something – mostly towels (28%) and bathrobes (8%). Other popular pinched items included pillows, remote controls, Bibles and sheets. Not surprising is that Americans have less time off from work than other nationalities. Americans reported getting 16 days off, compared with 28 days for the Irish, 27 days for Australians, 23 days for U.K. workers; and 21 days for Canadians. In the travel mishaps department, the most common travel disaster reported by Americans was lost luggage on an airline (21%)； bad weather (21%)； and getting very lost (16%). As for places Americans most want to see, Disney World and Las Vegas made the top 10, but they weren't at the top of the heap. And New York didn't make the cut. 1.What percentage of American respondents is in the survey?
2.The underlined word “pilfering” in Para. 5 most probably means ________.
3.According to the survey, what kind of things are most taken away by Americans?
4.What’s the best title of this passage?
Work Your Mind Here’s something to think about the next time you ask your teacher for help: struggling with schoolwork on your own can help you learn. According to a recent study, the more you struggle while you are learning new information, the better you can remember it later. This theory might surprise you. When teachers are presenting new information, they often give students lots of help. But a new study shows this may not be the best way to support learning. “Don't be too quick to get help when learning something new,” education expert Manu Kapur told TFK. “Try to work on it yourself even if it means trying different ways.” Kapur came up with the idea that struggling can lead to better learning. Then he tested it out on students in Singapore. He separated students into two groups. In the first group, students were asked to solve math problems with the teacher’s help. In the second group, students were asked to solve the same problems by helping one another, instead of getting help from the teacher. With the teacher’s help, students in the first group were able to find the correct answers. Students in the second group did not solve the problems correctly. But they did come up with a lot of good ideas. The students were then tested on what they had learned. The group without any help from a teacher scored much higher than the group who had help. Kapur said working to find the answers helped students understand the process, not just the solution. Kapur’s advice for kids is to put a lot of effort into learning something new rather than going to your teacher for help. “Simply doing a little work or nothing at all won’t work,” says Kapur. “The struggle needs to be a genuine attempt to figure out or solve a problem in as many ways as possible.” 1.When you have doubt on schoolwork, you’d better ____________.
2.What’s Manu Kapur educational idea on learning new knowledge?
3.How did Kapur check his idea on better learning?
4.What is most important in learning knowledge?
Sailing Through History A group of 1,309 passengers boarded the MS Balmoral on Sunday, in Southampton, England, on a voyage to retrace the path of the Titanic. The Titanic was the biggest ship in the world when it sailed on its ill-fated maiden voyage in 1912. Of the 2,227 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died. The ship, which was headed to New York City, carried the rich and famous on its first voyage. It also carried immigrants, who were seeking a better life in America. Relatives of people who sailed on the Titanic, historians, authors and people fascinated by the story of the unsinkable ship, are on the Balmoral. They want to remember the doomed ship and those who died on her first and last voyage. The historic liner had set sail on April 10, 1912, from Southampton. Late at night on April 14, she hit an iceberg. In the early morning hours of April 15, the Titanic sank. The Balmoral is following Titanic’s original route from Southampton. First, the modern-day cruise liner docked in the port of Cherbourg, France, where the Titanic had picked up more passengers. On Monday afternoon, the Balmoral stops in Cobh, Ireland, the Titanic’s last port of call before sailing to New York. Balmoral will then cruise the North Atlantic Ocean to the location where Titanic hit an iceberg that ripped the ship’s hull(外壳). On Sunday, April 15, at 2:20 a.m.—the time the Titanic went down—passengers and crew will hold a memorial service. The next two days will be spent in Halifax, Canada, where many victims of the sinking are buried. Then, the Balmoral will reach its final destination in New York City, where Titanic was supposed to dock—but never did. Until today, several teams of divers have explored the site. They have recovered some items such as dishes and silverware and put them on public display. And more trips are planned to the wreckage in the future. The Titanic and its passengers and crew have been remembered in books, movies and TV programs. But there’s a much more important contribution that Titanic gave us. After she sank, lawmakers and shipbuilders made ships safer. It took a terrible tragedy to make ship travel safer for all. 1.How many passengers in Titanic survived at last?
2.How many countries does the Balmoral reach before sailing to New York?
3.The Balmoral will stay in Canada just __________.
4.What might be the most important contribution of sunken Titanic?
We all have storms through our lives. But we have no right to make everyone else suffer with our own 31 . The carpenter I 32 to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a(n) 33 first day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric saw quit, and now his truck 34 to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony 35 . On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused 36 at a small tree, 37 tips of the branches with both hands. When opening the door, he underwent a(n) 38 transformation. His tanned face was wreathed in smiles, and he 39 his two small children and gave his wife a kiss. The next day my 40 drove me to ask him about what I had seen. “Oh, that’s my trouble tree,” he replied. “I know I can’t 41 having troubles on the job, but the troubles don’t 42 to the house with my family. So I just 43 them up on the tree. Then in the morning I pick them up again.” “ 44 thing is,” he smiled, “when I come out in the morning to pick them up, there aren’t nearly as 45 as I remember the night before.” Putting 46 around our problems is a really good idea --- it prevents our difficulties from spilling over onto loved people, who can’t do anything about our problems. Why 47 them if they can’t help us? So, plant yourself a trouble tree outside and use it 48 you come home. Be grateful that you have loved ones to go home to 49 your loved one is simply your beloved dog. And when you picked up your troubles on the way each morning, be 50 that they’re not as heavy as they were the night before.
Vitamin C helps our bodies make a special chemical, which _______ affects our brains, making us feel happy.
Sex education is a sensitive area for some parents, and thus it should remain _________.
A _______ number of mothers with young children are stopped from undertaking paid work because they lack access to childcare.
All the employees complain that their boss is just _______ with promises but never with money.
Mr. Richard was disappointed that many students who had signed up for his adventure course _______ at the last moment.
Jeremy Lin has scored 166 points in seven games and his fame is sweeping the US, which means that his career has _______.
A poet can _______ ordinary words into a meaningful and effective piece of writing.
The organizing committee announces that tickets at the Grand Stadium are limited and will be _______ to those who apply first.
Peter is a brilliant language leaner. Within two weeks, he has developed a good _______ of Chinese and Japanese.
In spite of the city’s crowded urban environment, opportunities for outdoor _______ are never lacking.
在繁重的课业负担之下，高三学生也因学会适度地调整，自我放松。请你围绕这一话题，按照下列要点写一篇英语短文。(字数：120左右) 1.简要描述现状 2.简析现状背后的原因 3.解决这一现象的途径及理由
短文改错 As a middle school student of Senior Three, I do sports one and two hours a day, such as doing morning exercises, playing basketball and long-distance running. I think it is real helpful to me. Take exercise makes me even more healthy so that I won’t be ill very often. What’s more, I also get myself relaxing in different kinds of sports. Only in this way I do a better job in my study in high spirit. By doing physics exercise, I’m becoming stronger and confident than ever. I do not think that this is necessary for everyone to spend a little time on sports every day because people’s health is the most important one in modern life.
校创业俱乐部成员Bob、Olga、Scott、Ann和David正筹划在同学中开展“青少年创业”的宣传活动。请根据他们各自的兴趣（61~65），阅读下面某杂志上6位青少年企业家的简介（A、B、C、D、E和F），为他们选定最佳的宣传案例，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。 1.Bob: How to make use of part-time job experience to secure a position in a big company? 2.Olga: How to take advantage of family tradition and build a new brand? 3.Scott: How to discover market needs and build an online business? 4.Ann: How to run a business based on creativity and inventions? 5.David: How to start a small business based on special skills?
Today I was at the mall waiting for friends, when a lady wearing a knit hat and a sweater came up to me and, shivering, said, “I’m homeless. Would you mind buying me some food?” In that split second, everything I’d learned since kindergarten flashed through my mind. Don’t talk to strangers … Be a good citizen … People will take advantage of you … Treat others as you wish to be treated … The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return … I guess love won the debate. “Sure,” I said. “What would you like?” She thought and then said, “I’d like to get Chinese food.” We headed upstairs. On the way she told me about when she was a teenager. She remembers taking pictures for the yearbook with her best friend. She was in the band and played basketball. She got good grades and was a good student. She ordered soup, an egg roll, white rice, and pepper chicken. I would normally think that was a lot, but she had probably barely eaten in the last few days. I got my usual – lo mein and General Tso’s chicken. As we ate, we got to know each other. She asked if I played any instruments. I replied that I played the violin, cello, and guitar. She told me she played the flute, piano, guitar, and violin. In the middle of our meal, I realized something. And she thought of it at exactly the same time. “So, what’s your name?” she asked. “I’m Claire,” I said, startled at our exact same thought. “What’s yours?” “Joyce,” she said with a smile. We continued talking, and she asked my favorite subjects in school and if I wanted to go to college. “Hopefully,” I replied. “I’m interested in nursing.” “I went to college for nursing,” she said. I was taken aback. How could we have so much in common? Was she pretending so I’d feel sympathy for her? But her eyes were genuine as she said this. Meanwhile I was eating my lo mein, picking around the cabbage and the other vegetables. Joyce said, “If you don’t like it you can take it back.” I told her that I liked it, but was not fond of the vegetables. She broke into a big grin. “You don’t like vegetables, huh? Neither did I. But now I do.” I immediately felt guilty. How could I be picking at my food across from someone who barely gets to eat at all? I tried my best to finish, but she seemed to sense my guilt and said, “You don’t have to eat it if you don’t want it.” How could she know what I was feeling? I told her the dish was my favorite, but I just eat slowly. She replied, “I used to like lo mein, but pepper chicken was my dad’s favorite, so I get that now.” Noticing that she used the word “was,” I assumed her dad had passed away. I found it sweet that she gave up her favorite in order to honor her dad. She asked why I was at the mall. “I’m waiting for friends. We’re going to see ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,’” I replied, stumbling over the words a bit. “‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,’” she echoed in awe. “What’s that about?” I realized that she didn’t see commercials for movies. I explained the basic plot and she chuckled. “A man who is born 80 years old and ages backwards! That sounds interesting.” She got up to get a to-go box. “Would you like one?” she asked, but I refused. I realized that this food would probably last her for a few days, and I was glad she had ordered a lot. “Would you like these?” I asked, gesturing at the food I had left untouched. “Oh, no, thank you,” she said. “This is enough.” I got up to throw my tray away, feeling guilty about wasting so much. “I need to meet my friends now,” I explained. “It was so nice to meet you, Joyce.” “You too, Claire,” she replied with a smile. “Thank you.” I headed to the theater, and she went back downstairs. It sounds like a perfect coincidence, but I can’t help but think that some force compelled us to meet. I kept puzzling, Why is Joyce homeless? It seems so unfair. She shouldn’t need people to buy her dinner. She was a nurse. She got good grades. She took pictures for her yearbook. She was the person I hope to be in the future. What went wrong? How could such a good life be rewarded with horrible luck? I feel lucky to have run into Joyce. She changed my outlook. She is still a wonderful person, despite what the world has done to her. I wish her the best, and can only hope that the force that brought us together will help her find what she deserves in life. 1.From the second paragraph we know that the writer _________. A. debated with the girl over moral issues B. hates having to make a quick decision C. hesitated before she decided to reach out D. fell in love with the girl at the first sight 2.The writer felt guilty for a moment because ________. A. she was particular about food and also wasted so much B. she was a strict vegetarian who ate very little C. she didn’t order enough food for the girl D. she urged the girl to take her share of food 3.Why did Joyce end up unemployed and homeless? A. She was a victim of high education B. She actually had some kind of mental disorder C. She graduated with average grades D. The reason is not yet given. 4.Which detail doesn’t show the coincidence in the story? A. They both took interest in nursing. B. They were about to ask names of each other at the same time. C. When Claire headed to the theater, Joyce went back downstairs. D. They were both musical lovers. 5.The writer was very happy to have met Joyce because______. A. she didn’t know what she was going to be until then. B. this chance meeting changed her attitudes towards life in a way. C. she was glad to be able to pay for someone in need. D. hopefully the force that brought them together may bring good luck to Joyce. 6.The passage is intended to _______. A. arouse readers’ curiosity B. explore social problems C. teach readers a lesson D. share a sweet personal story
Many people have never heard of Mesothelioma and are unaware of its symptoms. Although considered a rare form of cancer, each year the number of cases grows. With the prevalence(流行)of this disease on the rise, it is critical to understand why and how Mesothelioma develops and what courses of action can be taken in the event of diagnosis. The following is a list of frequently asked questions and answers that will provide you with some information on Mesothelioma, and the legal issues surrounding it. What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is the term used to describe a cancerous tumor found in the mesothelial cells of an organ. The organs where this form of cancer is most commonly found are the lungs, heart and abdominal organs. Pleural Mesothelioma is cancer of the lung lining(组织,膜)and is the most common form of Mesothelioma. What causes Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos(石棉). Asbestos is often found in building materials used before the mid 1970's. In addition, materials such as pipes, boiler insulation, floor, ceiling and roof tiles may contain asbestos. How much asbestos exposure will cause Mesothelioma? Generally, the probability of developing this form of cancer is in accordance with the length of time you are exposed to asbestos. Also, your health is at risk if your exposure to asbestos is intense. It should be noted that Mesothelioma has a latency(潜伏)period of 20 to 50 years. This means that you may develop the disease long after your exposure to asbestos. On average, people tend to develop Mesothelioma somewhere between 35 and 40 years after exposure. How quickly does Mesothelioma progress? The onset of Mesothelioma is quite slow. Patients will begin to experience symptoms such as lower back pain and chest pain. These symptoms may also be accompanied by weight loss, fever and difficulty breathing. Unfortunately, once Mesothelioma develops, it quickly becomes aggressive and treatment must be sought immediately. Can Mesothelioma be treated? Doctors are able to use several traditional methods of cancer treatment for Mesothelioma, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Like all forms of cancer, detecting the disease at the earliest stage possible greatly increases the patient's chances for survival. If you have worked in an industry such as construction or suspect that you may have been exposed to asbestos, be alert for symptoms and contact your doctor immediately. What legal courses of action can be taken? Anyone suffering from Mesothelioma is entitled to compensation from asbestos manufacturers. Additionally, if you are the spouse or child of someone who has died from Mesothelioma, you are entitled to file a claim and seek compensation. 1.The authors intends to _______. A. tell the readers how important it is to know more about Mesothelioma. B. provide more information about Mesothelioma C. give advice on how tto avoid developing Mesothelioma D. tell the readers how terrible Mesothelioma is 2.We can learn from the text that _______. A. Asbestos is to blame for Mesothelioma. B. Even if a person is exposed to asbestos for a while, he will die soon. C. All the employees can ask for compensation from asbestos manufacturers. D. Mesothelioma is a cancer familiar to many people. 3.The following are the symptoms of Mesothelioma EXCEPT ______. A. frequent headache B. lower back pain C. chest pain D. difficult breathing 4.Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. Terrible Mesothelioma B. Mesothelioma is around us C. Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma D. Mesothelioma in on the rise 5.If you work in an industry exposed to asbestos, you should ________. A. give up the job immediately B. ask for a rise from your boss C. file a claim and seek compensation D. go to hospital and have your body examined
1.In what section of a newspaper will you probably read the advertisements? A. Geography B. Education C. History D. Environment 2.What do Science Museum Oklahoma and Leonardo’s Discovery Warehouse have in common? A. Aiming at science B. Introducing animals C. Offering imaginary roles D. Enjoying a trip to the universe 3.Emma has a tight schedule and has to work from 10am-5pm every day. If she wants to visit a museum, which website will she probably login to get more information? A. http://www.jasminemoran.com/ B. http://www.museumgreatplains.org/ C. http://tulsaairandspacemuseum.com/ D. http://www.sciencemuseumok.org/ 4.Which of the following can be learned from the advertisements? A. Visitors can enjoy family fun in all the museums except the Museum of the Great Pains. B. Visitors can experience something related to culture in the Tulsa Air and Space Museum. C. Visitors can phone (405) 382-0950 if their children want to enjoy role-playing programs. D. Visitors can explore an adventure of outer space in 601 NW Ferris Ave Lawton, OK. 5.What may be the purpose of the writer writing the passage? A. To show his knowledge of museums B. To provide some information on museums C. To attract attention from the readers D. To entertain readers
When Chinese student Du Juan brought her American boyfriend home two years ago to use the toilet, her Japanese roommate became so upset that she shouted in English: "I hate you." Du, then 21 and an undergraduate at Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts, was shocked. So was her boyfriend. "Later I realized that she didn't literally mean what she said and that she was not aware of the full meaning of the word 'hate' in English," said Du. "It was more a problem with translation," she added. Cultural differences can cause confusion about what words or even actions mean, an issue that has come to the forefront recently following the arrest of a Chinese doctoral degree student in New Jersey. Zhai Tiantian, who studied at the Stevens Institute of Technology, has been accused of trying to set fire to a campus building and of making threats to a professor who gave him a low mark. No physical altercation took place but Zhai reportedly said something along the lines of "at worst, I will risk anything on the line." The professor called the campus police. According to the indictment sheet（起诉书）, Zhai is facing the serious charge of making a terroristic threat. For a few days, Chinese media mistranslated, or misunderstood, the charges and reported that Zhai was being charged with terrorism. Some language experts have speculated（推测） that the disagreement between Zhai and the professor can also be chalked up to cultural and linguistic differences. "What Chinese people regard as acceptable speech may be regarded by Americans as threats," said Luo Gang, the Chinese Consulate's Overseas Chinese Affairs consul. "This is an unfortunate incident. Even though Zhai intended no harm, he has done himself a great deal of harm." Du, now 23, said she supports Zhai's actions in fighting to save his academic career, but added he needs to learn more about communication in a foreign language. "Chinese students in a foreign country must prepare more in terms of languages and conversation skills to avoid misunderstandings," she said. 1.What does the underlined word “altercation” mean？ A. fight B. check C. education D. experiment 2.By saying “It was more a problem with translation”, what does Du Juan mean? A. Translation was not the real problem, as Du Juan and her roommate can both speak English. B. Du Juan can not understand what her roommate meant at all. C. Her roommate didn’t know what “hate” really meant in daily conservation. D. Her roommate spoke such poor English that she felt angry. 3.Which of the following statements about Zhai Tiantian is true? A. He set fire to a campus building. B. He argued with a professor because he received a low mark. C. He has received a doctor’s degree at the Stevens Institute of Technology. D. He is facing a serious charge because he murdered the professor. 4.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Du Juan’s unpleasant experience abroad. B. Confusion caused by translation. C. Conservational skills in a foreign country. D. Cultural differences between China and America.
Steve, a twelve-year-old boy with alcoholic parents, was failing. Surprisingly, he could read. 21 his good reading skills, Steve had been failing since first grade. Steve was a big boy, yet, he went unnoticed... 22 Miss White. Miss White was a smiling, beautiful, young lady. For the first time in his 23 life, Steve couldn’t take his eyes off his teacher; yet, 24 he failed. In the middle of the first term, the entire seventh grade was 25 for basic skills. Steve hurried through his tests, and 26 to dream of other things, as the day passed slowly. One day, Miss White’s 27 voice broke into his daydreams. “Steve!” Startled (吓了一跳), he 28 to look at her. “Pay attention!” She began to 29 the test results. “You all did pretty well,” she told the class, “ 30 one boy, and it breaks my 31 to tell you this, but...” She hesitated, pinning Steve to his seat with a sharp 32 . “... The smartest boy in the seventh grade is failing my class!” After that, Steve still 33 do his homework. “Just try it,” Miss White said one day. “Steve! Please! I care about you!” Wow! Suddenly, Steve got it! Someone cared about him? Someone, so beautiful and perfect, cared about him! Steve went home from school, 34 , that afternoon. The following Monday he arrived at school on time, and waited for Miss White to enter the classroom. She walked in, all sparkle and smiles! Immediately, she gave a 35 on the weekend homework. Steve was the first to 36 his paper. With a look of 37 , Miss White took his paper. Steve walked back to his desk, his heart beating strongly within his chest. Miss White’s face was in total 38 ! Suddenly, her face broke into a bright smile. The smartest boy in the seventh grade had just 39 his first test! From that moment 40 was the same for Steve. 1.A. In honor of B. In spite of C. In addition to D. In case of 2.A. to B. before C. until D. upon 3.A. rich B. young C. fresh D. simple 4.A. still B. even C. also D. forever 5.A. observed B. corrected C. selected D. tested 6.A. struggled B. agreed C. continued D. declared 7.A. cheerful B. impatient C. enthusiastic D. shy 8.A. decided B. managed C. turned D. forgot 9.A. go over B. run over C. turn over D. hand over 10.A. except B. due to C. as for D. up to 11.A. will B. record C. heart D. back 12.A. pain B. stare C. sense D. contrast 13.A. wouldn’t B. needn’t C. mustn’t D. shouldn’t 14.A. amused B. doubtful C. approved D. thoughtful 15.A. survey B. speech C. report D. quiz 16.A. give up B. hand in C. turn down D. come across 17.A. respect B. curiosity C. surprise D. fear 18.A. victory B. shock C. sadness D. confidence 19.A. escaped B. taken C. missed D. passed 20.A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything
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