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No poem should ever be discussed or “analyzed”，until it has been read aloud by someone，teacher or student.Better still，perhaps，is the practice of reading it twice，once at the beginning of the discussion and once at the end，so the sound of the poem is the last thing one hears of it.
All discussions of poetry are，in fact，preparations for reading it aloud，and the reading of the poem is，finally，the most telling “interpretation” of it，suggesting tone，rhythm，and meaning all at once.Hearing a poet read the work in his or her own voice，on records or on film，is obviously a special reward.But even those aids to teaching can not replace the student and teacher reading it or，best of all，reciting it. I have come to think，in fact，that time spent reading a poem aloud is much more important than “analyzing” it，if there isn't time for both.I think one of our goals as teachers of English is to have students love poetry.Poetry is “a criticism of life”，and “a heightening(提升) of life”．It is “an approach to the truth of feeling”，and it “can save your life”．It also deserves a place in the teaching of language and literature more central than it presently occupies. I am not saying that every English teacher must teach poetry.Those who don't like it should not be forced to put that dislike on anyone else.But those who do teach poetry must keep in mind a few things about its essential nature，about its sound as well as its sense，and they must make__room in the classroom for hearing poetry as well as thinking about it. 1.To have a better understanding of a poem，one should ________． A. discuss it with others B. analyze it by oneself C. copy it down in a notebook D. practise reading it aloud 2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of poetry? A. Extend your life. B. Save your life. C. Criticize life. D. Heighten life. 3.According to the writer，one of the purposes of teaching English is to get students ________． A. to understand life B. to enjoy poetry C. to become teachers D. to become poets 4.The phrase “make room” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by “________”． A. build a booth B. provide equipment C. leave a certain amount of time D. set aside enough space
假定你是李华，在你所喜欢的Learning English杂志创刊十周年之际，请给主编写封信，内容包括： 1. 表示感谢； 2. 分享收获； 3. 谈谈建议。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Editor, With the 10th anniversary of Learning English just around the corner, I am writing to. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，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。 I show greatly interest in reading, for books can give me much knowledge. Besides, reading can allow me to understand colorful world more clearly. I benefit a lot from read. As we know, there is a variety of books for us to choose from, like history books, science books, literary books and so on. But which interests me most are literary books, especially those written to famous writers. For one thing, they help improving my writing skills and broaden my horizons. For one another, they can enrich my life or provide me with great fun. In a nutshell, I thought it really beneficial to read all kinds of good books.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Goldfish have invaded a river in Australia, a part of the sea in Canada and a lake in Colorado. Experts 1.study rivers and lakes say they are a real problem. And it’s not the fish that started it all but humans. Pet owners get 2. (tire) of the little Nemos and Dorys. They take their fish to a nearby stream, sending their pets into the wild. By and by, many settle in and their population grows this way. In open water, they cause big problems. These goldfish have 3. (many) food than goldfish in a tank. Some weigh as much as four 4. (pound)! Giants search for plants, fish eggs, and other treats at the bottom of the river or lake, which makes the water 5. (cloud). Native fish have a hard time in these conditions. Once goldfish take over, they are hard 6. (remove). Officials have tried some ways, but failed. The best way is to keep pet fish out 7. rivers and lakes in the first place. People should give unwanted fish back to pet stores, where pet fish can 8. (leave). But sometimes nature solves 9. own problems. For example, before officials in Colorado could decide what to do, help came from an unexpected source: A group of hungry pelicans (鹈鹕) 10. (eat) up all of the invaders.
阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was pouring outside. We all stood inside the door of the Wall-Mart waiting, some ________, others annoyed, because nature messed up their hurried ________.I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens ________ the dirt and dust of the world. “Mom, let’s run through the rain,” a girl’s voice ________ me. “No, honey, we’ll wait until it ________down a bit,” Mom replied. The young girl waited about another minute and ________, “Mom, let’s run through the rain.” “We’ll get ________ if we do,” Mom said. “No, we won’t, Mom. That’s not what you said this morning,” the young girl said as she ________ her Mom’s arm. “This morning? ________ did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?” “Don’t you remember? When you were ________ to Daddy about his cancer, you said, ‘If God can get us through this, he can get us through everything.’” The entire ________ turned silent. Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being ________ . But then we heard, “Honey, you are ________. Let’s run through the rain. If we get wet, maybe we just need ________,” Mom said. Then off they ran. We all stood ________, smiling and laughing as they ran past the cars. Yes, they got wet. But they were ________ by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their ________ . Circumstances or people can take away your ________ possessions, and they can even take away your breath. But no one can take away your precious ________ . So don’t forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories every day! I hope you still take the ________ to run through the rain. 1.A.anxiously B.angrily C.patiently D.silently 2.A.day B.meal C.arrival D.appointment 3.A.eating up B.taking in C.fighting with D.washing away 4.A.urged B.caught C.reminded D.frightened 5.A.falls B.pours C.flows D.slows 6.A.advised B.argued C.responded D.repeated 7.A.cold B.wet C.hurt D.annoyed 8.A.saw B.struck C.lifted D.pulled 9.A.When B.Where C.Why D.How 10.A.talking B.pointing C.apologizing D.complaining 11.A.street B.market C.crowd D.audience 12.A.silly B.mature C.honest D.dangerous 13.A.simple B.right C.clever D.different 14.A.noticing B.equipping C.washing D.adjusting 15.A.resting B.waiting C.thinking D.watching 16.A.supported B.followed C.praised D.encouraged 17.A.cars B.shelters C.groups D.colleagues 18.A.future B.material C.private D.various 19.A.wishes B.chances C.memories D.wealths 20.A.youth B.breath C.time D.measure
By definition, most people are average. Average is what everyone else does. If you want to succeed, you must go beyond average. So, how do you choose not to be average? Here are 5 Ways to Choose Not to Be Average: 1. Have goals. Average doesn’t have goals. Average doesn’t write them down. 1. Make sure you have clearly defined goals and that you do something daily to move them forward. 2. Go above and beyond. 2. Average does what is expected and stops there. Go beyond people’s expectations and surprise them with results. 3. Push yourself. Average likes easy. Average doesn’t push limits. 3. Always be testing your limits to reach new ones. 4. 4. Average likes comfortable. Average likes the well-worn path that is easy to follow. Average is where everyone else goes. Make your own path if you don’t want to end up with everyone else. 5. Try new things. Average doesn’t like change. Average likes the status quo (现状). Always be willing to try new things in order to learn and grow. Life is too short to be average. 5. Choose to be more. Choose to be something better. Choose to be above average. A. Make your own path. B. You are stronger than you think. C. You have many chances to enjoy yourself. D. Believe you have reasons to choose to be average. E. Average does just enough to get by and nothing more. F. Ask yourself if you are settling for the same as everyone else. G. And average doesn’t make progress every single day without excuses.
Did you know people who live in different parts of China have different habits and preferences? For example, people from southern China prefer to eat vegetables, while people from north China like to eat meat. According to a new study in a journal, gene variations (基因变异) might be responsible for these differences. Researchers from China’s BGI collected genetic information from 141, 431 Chinese women, who came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36 ethnic minority groups. The researchers found that there are six gene frequencies that are different among people from both northern and southern China. They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have developed, affecting their food preferences, immunities(免疫力)to illness and physical features. A variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people. It helps people metabolize (新陈代谢) fatty acids, which suggests a diet that is rich in flesh. This is due to climate differences. Northern China is at a higher latitude. This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in. Therefore, northerners tend to eat more meat. The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups. Most people in southern China carry the gene CR1, which protects against malaria. Malaria was once quite common in southern China. In order to survive, the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease. However, people in the south are also more sensitive to certain illnesses, as they lack the genes to stop them. Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners. Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene, which causes dry earwax, less body smell and fewer sweats. These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments. Southerners are less likely to have this gene, as it did not develop in their population. 1.What did the new study focus on? A.Regions. B.Vegetables. C.Gene variations. D.Ethnic minority groups. 2.What is the main function of the gene FADS2? A.It helps store fat. B.It helps digest meat. C.It helps gain weight. D.It helps treat illness. 3.According to the study, most northerners ______. A.are immune to malaria B.catch blood-borne illnesses easily C.have no body smell D.sweat less frequently 4.How many differences did the study find related to genes? A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five.
In the UK, Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated on 5 November and the night skies are filled with color. It’s a special day in honor of a historic event. In 1606 English Catholics were angry because the King of England, James I, was treating them badly. In protest (抗议), a group of men made a plan, known as the “Gunpowder Plot”, to blow up the House of Parliament in London. An huge explosion was planned for 5 November, the day the king was due to open parliament. The group chose a man called Guy Fawkes to light the gunpowder. The plot did not succeed — the gunpowder was found before it exploded and all the men involved were arrested, beaten and executed. To celebrate his survival, King James ordered the people of England to have a bonfire on the night of 5 November. On 5 November people remember the plot by celebrating Bonfire Night. All over Britain there are firework displays and bonfires with models of Guy Fawkes, made from clothes and filled with newspaper, which are burned on the fire. The fireworks are a reminder of the gunpowder that Guy Fawkes hid in the cellar of Parliament. Children used to take home-made Guys onto the streets and ask for “a penny for the Guy” to collect money to buy fireworks. At the Edenbridge Display in Kent last year, a 9-meter “celebrity” Guy was burned of Wayne Rooney wearing Shrek-style ears and a Manchester United football shirt. It’s normally quite cold in November in Britain, so on Bonfire Night people wear hats, scarves and gloves to spend the evening outside. Traditional Bonfire Night food is hot baked potatoes. There are also toffee apples and in the north of England they eat a special type of cake called parkin. 1.Why was 5 November chosen by “Gunpowder Plot”? A.There would be a protest B.There would be an explosion C.James I would open parliament D.James I would put Catholics to death 2.What does the underlined words “executed” in Paragraph 3 mean? A.Scolded. B.Punished. C.Injured. D.Killed. 3.What seems to attract children most on Bonfire Night? A.Celebrities. B.Fireworks. C.Models of Guy Fawkes. D.Bonfire Night foods. 4.What can be the best title for the passage? A.Bonfire Night B.Guy Fawkes C.Gunpowder Plot Failed D.Edenbridge Display Made It
Nine-year-old Patches the Dachshund was saved by a 3D-printed skull she received after the removal of an orange-sized tumor (肿瘤). Patches had a small bump on her head for years. Her owner took her to see vets before ending up in the hands of Dr. Michelle Oblak. Dr. Oblak had been researching 3D-printing uses for dogs. According to Oblak, a dog in Patches’ situation would need an expensive operation where the animal’s tumor and skull would be removed and then replaced. However, Oblak believed Patches was the ideal candidate to receive it. Dymeck, Patches’ owner, said that she was hesitant (犹豫的), but the potential to help others convinced her. “They felt she could recover from this,” Dymeck said. “And to be part of research was a big thing for me – if they can learn something from animals to help humans, that’s important.” The brand new method used to save Patches’ life started with a CT scan of her tumor. Then, Oblak and her team digitally removed the tumor in Patches’ skull. After that, they mapped out what the 3D-printed skull piece would look like and where it would fit on the dog. “There’s little room for error,” Oblak explained. “We’re talking less than two millimeters or else the plate wouldn’t fit.” After everything was drawn out, Oblak sent the designs over to the 3D-printing company and just two weeks later Patches’ customized skull (定制的头骨) was ready. Then Patches went under the knife. After a four-hour operation, the dog was back to herself. Patches is now cancer-free. She has a scar on her head but it seems like a small price to pay for the life-saving operation. “Our hope is this is something that could be more widely available on a broad scale,” Oblak said. “It went very well.” 1.What exactly is Patches? A.A pet. B.A doctor. C.A servant. D.A patient. 2.What was the problem with Patches? A.She had a headache. B.Her skull was broken. C.She suffered from a cancer. D.Her head was covered with scars. 3.Which word can best describe Dymeck？ A.Experienced. B.Responsible. C.Unselfish. D.Talented. 4.What can we learn about the operation from the passage? A.A small error happened. B.It cost Oblak a lot of money. C.It was challenging and demanding. D.A CT scan mapped out the 3D skull piece.
The weather might be freezing at home, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend the winter trembling. Instead, grab your bathing suit and sunscreen and head to these sunny spots that offer the best warm-weather getaways. San Juan, Puerto Rico Head to the hot city nightlife of San Juan, where the streets of smart Condado back right into the palm trees and lapping waves. Top chefs, stylish hotels, bars, clubs, and shops are all just steps away from the tropical beaches. Since Puerto Rico is a United States Commonwealth, it’s one of the easiest islands in the Caribbean to visit since you won’t need any pass, have to change money, or even worry about your cell phone working. Riviera Maya, Mexico What’s better than diving into the salty sea? Going into the clear and salt-free waters of the natural limestone cenotes of the Riviera Maya and Yucatan Peninsula. Spend a sunny day exploring these natural cave pools filled with cool water that springs from the ground below and the thick palm forests that surround them. Then head back to Fairmont Mayakoba for comfortable rooms and modern Mexican cuisine. New Orleans New Orlean’s lively nightlife and live-music scenes make the “Big Easy” a great girl’s trip winter getaway. And even if your crew isn’t one to seek out the boozy Bourbon Street crawl, there’s plenty of amazing food to be discovered in the French Quarter, plenty of shopping and walking in the Garden District. Clearwater, Florida If you want to meet a real movie star while also taking in the sun, head to the Gulf shores of Clearwater, Florida. Here you can meet the stars of Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2, Winter and Hope, who are in residence at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. 1.What makes Puerto Rico an easy tourist destination? A.No pass is needed. B.It lies in the Caribbean. C.It’s near the tropical beaches. D.Many travel services are offered. 2.What can you do if going to Riviera Maya? A.Dive into the salty sea. B.Enjoy live-music scenes. C.Meet some real famous actors. D.Explore swimming in cave pools. 3.Which place will you go to if you are a film fan? A.San Juan, Puerto Rico. B.Riviera Maya, Mexico. C.New Orleans. D.Clearwater, Florida.
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Peter来信询问你校正在开展的读书活动。请给他回信，内容包括： 1. 活动安排； 2. 你的表现； 3. 你的感受。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
短文改错 Last week our class hold a discussion about whether we should have a picnic. I first raised myself hand, and soon classmates joined in this longer discussion. Some thought it interested for all of us to get closely to nature. We were so tired that we wanted have a break as soon as possible. However, others said they would rather stay at home than going out for a picnic. They explained it that a picnic would not make them relaxed but more tired. At the end of the class, we voted but agreed to go to the open air, make me feel very happy.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 It’s one of the 1. (great) novels in world literature. First published in 1791, A Dream of Red Mansions, also 2. (know) as The Story of the Stone, is to Chinese people as William Shakespeare’s famous plays are to westerners. The novel, 3. reflects the history of the Qing Dynasty, follows the rise and fall of the noble Jia family. Originally, the family seems 4. (be) wealthy and powerful, thanks in part to its close relationships with the royal family. Yet, the heir to the family, Jia Baoyu, enjoys 5. (live) a pure, carefree life, having no interest 6. politics at all. Expected to pair with Xue Baochai, Jia 7. (stay) glued to his delicately brilliant cousin, Lin Daiyu. As the lovers head toward a tragic end, the family falls on hard times, fading away eventually. The 8. (appreciate) of the classic novel is surely both a pleasant treat and a bittersome challenge. As always, the novel has experienced various adaptations. Making the detailed 120-chapter novel into just several hours is 9. (absolute) no piece of cake. “Still, choices have to be made,” the opera’s stage director Stan Lai concluded. “For everyone else, the challenge is to make it 10. excellent opera.”
Jessica Morris, a 30-year-old dental technician from California, set a very special new year goal at the start of 2018—to _________ someone’s life. In San Francisco, David Nachere, also 30, had almost _________ hope after suffering from kidney (肾) failure for years, and was coming to terms with the idea of _________. But he decided to give it one more _________ and posted an ad for a kidney on Craiglist. _________ for him, Jessica was looking for a way to _________ the promise and contacted him. “At first I _________ it was a trick.” David told KTVU. Actually, his _________ is understandable, as many people _________ him about the ad, but most of them, __________ thousands of dollars to even continue the conversation. So faced with Jessica, a total stranger’s __________, he had to keep himself from getting too __________. Gradually he got convinced of Jessica’s __________ devotion and tests showed that she was a perfect __________. Eventually David was asked to schedule the surgery. “It didn’t sink in for David that his life was really about to __________ until he got the call to get ready for the surgery,” Jessica recalled. Although the operation carries a risk of significant complications (并发症), it was a(n) __________ and they’re both recovering. “He’ll surely be my friend for life. He has a piece of me, so he has no __________,” Jessica jokingly said. “I can’t __________ her enough,” said David, “It’s not an ordinary donation, but one of life.” The story __________ many people, receiving thousands of likes, __________ as well as shares shortly after posted on Twitter. 1.A.improve B.save C.influence D.experience 2.A.broken into B.given up C.put off D.put away 3.A.dying B.surviving C.struggling D.waiting 4.A.failure B.explanation C.try D.introduction 5.A.Luckily B.Specially C.Strangely D.Desperately 6.A.confirm B.break C.prove D.accomplish 7.A.found B.assumed C.knew D.hoped 8.A.surprise B.confusion C.doubt D.disappointment 9.A.cared B.interviewed C.disturbed D.contacted 10.A.wanted B.paid C.borrowed D.donated 11.A.challenge B.request C.offer D.invitation 12.A.excited B.anxious C.interested D.stressed 13.A.false B.intentional C.optional D.sincere 14.A.partner B.match C.clone D.coincidence 15.A.suffer B.continue C.change D.transform 16.A.exception B.wonder C.success D.experiment 17.A.idea B.regret C.freedom D.choice 18.A.thank B.expect C.reward D.love 19.A.awoke B.touched C.shocked D.embarrassed 20.A.clicks B.dislikes C.envies D.comments
The use of color has a long history in human life. We live our lives in color from our earliest days. 1. We use it both as a symbol of identity and a way of expressing our individuality (个性) through decoration. And we use different colors to send out very different messages. 2. Look at the schoolboy in the photo. From his colorful traditional dress, other people in Peru know he comes from the Quechua community. We wear uniforms at school and work, and we dress in our favorite sports team colors to say the same thing: 3. And now look at the Huli villager in the photo, who is getting ready for a local festival. He’s applying the traditional colors of red, black and white to his own personal face pattern. Face-painting is an important part of the celebrations. These days people are starting to experiment with brightly colored paints as well as traditional colors. In fashion-conscious Europe, the “in” color changes every season. 4. Marketing experts understand the power of color very well. Packaging and labels in eye-catching colors stand out on the supermarket shelf. 5. A calm blue for a bank stands for trust, dark green says quality, or brown and green means eco-friendliness. A. We are family. B. We love this game. C. People need a sense of group identity. D. Color plays an important role in our daily life. E. Different people have different understanding of colors. F. And companies select the color of their brand very carefully. G. For example, women are wearing shades of purple this autumn.
Name-calling, teasing, pushing and fighting—whether you have experienced it or not, the chances are that these are the things that appear in your mind when you hear the word “bullying”. Yet, many of us know little about the serious, lasting harms bullying could cause. If you’ve watched 13 Reasons Why, you’ll understand the impacts that bullying can have. The second season of the popular US teenage drama was released on May 18. It tells the story of Hannah Baker, a high school student who takes her own life after she’s picked on by fellow students, while others stand by and do nothing to help her. One of the important messages audiences could get from the show is to treat people with kindness and respect. “It teaches us that every single thing we say and do has an impact on others,” news platform Odyssey noted. Some may think 13 Reasons Why exaggerates (夸大) the seriousness of school bullying, but according to the US National Center for Educational Statistics, more than 20 percent of US students were bullied in 2016, and only 36% of this group reported it. NBA player Gerald Green opened up about being called “alien hands” during his teenage years due to his big hands. “Being bullied was embarrassing,” he said. “I still remember shying away from crowds and walking around with my hands in my pockets to evade the attention from my peers.” To get away with the teasing, he found his motivation by playing basketball and making a career out of it. But not everyone is so lucky to discover a release. According to statistics released by the US government, if someone prevents a bully, there’s a 57% chance that the bullying will stop within 10 seconds. So if you ever witness bullying, consider stepping up and supporting the victim. As US actor Brandon Flynn, who stars in 13 Reasons Why, said, “Just because you’re not the one getting bullied, it doesn’t mean it’s not your problem.” 1.What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A.To add some background information. B.To encourage eyewitnesses to take action. C.To introduce a new topic of the discussion. D.To give people advice about dealing with bullying. 2.What does the US National Center for Educational Statistics indicate? A.Bullying isn’t a problem in many schools. B.School bullying can’t cause too much pain. C.Only a few people are concerned about bullying. D.Many people who’re bullied choose not to seek help. 3.What does the underlined word in Para. 5 mean? A.Attract. B.Focus. C.Avoid. D.Keep. 4.What does the text tell us about 13 Reasons Why? A.It overstates school bullying. B.It was first shown on May 18. C.It is mainly about school bullying. D.It shows few people can report bullying.
In the mountainous southern Peru, Quechua women sit on the ground, chatting as they twist dry grass and shape it into long plaits (辫子). Every year for the past six centuries, each family contributes about 210 feet of plaints to build Q’eswachaka, the only surviving rope bridge that once connected the Inca Empire. At approximately 100 feet, Q’eswachaka connects two mountains. It is rebuilt yearly by four Quechua communities who come together every second week of June to spend three days building the bridge and a fourth celebrating its completion. Before the work begins, one person asks for protection and permission. To people who gather to rebuild this structure, the bridge is a god. To build the new Q’eswachaka, one of the builders ties a rope around his waist and makes his way across last year’s structure. Once this connection is secure, the old bridge is cut loose. Then builders transport supplies and other ropes. They ride on the bridge’s cable and make its floor by hand. The skills for the bridge are communicated not through written instructions, but through apprenticeship (学徒期). Nowadays, the bridge faces many challenges. Policy adjustments in the teaching field have caused the sharp fall in the number of Quechua speakers. Only 40% of the younger generation speaks the language of their ancestors. Since the ancestral language is necessary for the ceremony associated with Q’eswachaka, the decrease in the number of speakers will make it difficult for the tradition to continue. Besides, now Q’eswachaka is made of only one kind of plant, but it used to include other plant materials that have disappeared, which made it strong enough to serve the needs of the communities. These days, a nearby steel bridge satisfies the transport of cars and supplies, and Q’eswachaka’s construction is kept alive by tourism rather than function. 1.What’s the first step of rebuilding Q’eswachaka? A.Use a rope to build a connection. B.Make the new bridge’s floor. C.Destroy the old bridge. D.Transport materials. 2.What can we learn about Q’eswachaka? A.It mainly aims to attract visitors now. B.It remains practical for local people. C.It’s in the charge of local women. D.It’s approximately 100 feet long. 3.What can we infer from the text? A.There are many rope bridges in Peru now. B.Builders ask for permission from the government. C.The new bridge is built when the old one gets fragile. D.Quechua is important for the survival of Q’eswachaka. 4.Which can be the best title of the text? A.Importance of Q’eswachaka. B.Development of Q’eswachaka. C.Decrease of Quechua speakers. D.Challenges Q’eswachaka faces.
I always loved looking at this hidden lane as I drove my children to school. Lying between a pizza restaurant and a house, the lane is easily overlooked. If you don’t take the time to glance to the left at the stop sign, you’ll miss it. The tree-lined lane is pretty in every season. I have its images hanging in our home and at my workplace. Many people have asked me about them. When I told them where I took the pictures, they were always surprised. They probably never slowed down enough from their busy lives to notice the great beauty so close to home. I supposed there might be a big old house at the end of the lane, but when my husband, Ron, and I went up there one day to give the owners copies of my pictures, we were both pretty surprised. The house looks like it came right out of colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, and the grounds are breathtaking. You would never know that just a quarter-mile down the lane is a busy road. I adore the natural beauty of the countryside throughout the year, from the heavy snows of winter to the bright new greens of spring, and I hope to always live where the seasons change. The place we live is a wonderful place to raise children, and the country is just a short drive away. Empty nesters, Ron and I take many drives together, especially in the fall. We always head for the country. As I get older, I value the peace and beauty of the countryside even more. If you take the time to look around, you will always discover something wonderful, no matter where you are. What an amazing country we live in! 1.Why did most people feel surprised at the author’s pictures? A.They didn’t know the lane at all. B.They ignored the beauty of the lane. C.The pictures were wonderfully taken. D.The pictures reminded them of natural beauty. 2.What’s the purpose of the author and her husband visiting the old house? A.To explore the lane. B.To take good pictures. C.To find a busy road nearby. D.To offer photos to its owners. 3.How does the author feel about her living surroundings? A.Indifferent. B.Lonely. C.Satisfied. D.Silent. 4.What can we learn about the author’s present situation? A.She is raising her children happily. B.She lives together with her husband. C.She has moved to live in the countryside. D.She devotes herself to finding natural beauty.
Will you want a part-time job after class to make some money and improve yourself? Here are some good companies. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) It is a well-known fast food shop. Working hours are flexible. Fit 10 hours of work into your week. There is also a 10% discount and a free pound of chicken every week. Position: selling assistant (experience wanted) Website: www.kfc.com Convenience Food Market It sells natural and organic food. Working hours are not fixed. Benefits include paid-time off and a 25% discount. There are also training courses on food every week. Position: secretary Website: www.conveniencefoodmarket.com Sicilian Coffee Sicilian is still at the forefront of coffee revolution. It offers flexible hours and highest part-time pay. Most importantly, it treats its employees like family. However, there is no discount offered to its employees. Position: assistant coffee taster (experience wanted) Website: www.siciliancoffee.com Yagol Yagol is a clothes store which focuses on casual comfort. Employees (even part-time employees) have the chance to get a 30% discount on its clothes. Besides, part-time employees can come to work anytime they like as long as they work for 3 hours a day. Position: salesperson Website: www.yagol.com 1.Which website should you visit if you want to sell coffee? A.www.kfc.com B.www.yagol.com C.www.siciliancofee.com. D.www.conmveniencefoodmarket.com. 2.Which company offers its employees the best discount? A.KFC. B.Convenience Food Market. C.Sicilian Coffee. D.Yagol. 3.What do the four companies have? A.Working hours are flexible. B.Training courses are offered. C.Employees can get high pay. D.Related experience is wanted.
假定你是学生会主席李华,你校将举办主题为“祖国颂”的庆祝建国70周年文艺演出,你将邀请你的英国朋友Joe观看这场演出。请你写封邮件向他介绍有关情况,内容包括： 1．举办的时间和地点; 2．活动的目的; 3．活动的内容。 注意： 1．词数100左右; 2．可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3．参考词汇：祖国颂Ode to Our Motherland;周年纪念日anniversary. Dear Joe, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，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。 After school, was about to enter into my apartment when I saw a little dirty dog lie beside the dustbin. He looked extremely weak. Immediately the homeless dog filled me of sympathy. So I decided to take him home. I gave him some food and a bath. After the bath he looked energy and refreshed. What a lovely dog! When my parents got home, I asked that I could keep the dog. To my surprised and joy, they agreed. Up to now, he has become member of our family and everyone had enjoyed his company. Looked at the cute and happy dog today, I realize that I was right to help him. I offered him a shelter and he brought ourselves great happiness and laughter.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech titled “A Real Test in My Life” before the whole class at the age of 9! You can imagine how 1. (terrible) shy I was with so many eyes 2. (fix) upon me. I had no 3. (choose) but to prepare for it, though. First of all, I was to draft the speech, which was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part 4. (lie) in my oral presentation from my memory— for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began 5. I stood on the platform with my legs trembling and my mind blank. But my listeners were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found myself back, 6. (deliver) my speech with difficulty. After what seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding— I made 7.! From then on, my fear of talking before an audience disappeared. Actually with my 8. (confident) building up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way 9. success is our fear. Overcome it 10. we will be able to achieve our goals.
The day before Christmas I pulled into a store parking lot and counted my money again. It wasn’t much. I ______ being poor, not having enough to ______ my small children a few simple toys. As I was ______ I noticed the Salvation Army (救世军) bell ringer at the ______. I felt bad again because I didn’t feel I could ______ anything to give him. I started walking towards the entrance ______ two cars entered empty parking spaces in front of me. The first was a ______, new Cadillac which became the ______ of me the moment I saw it. “How ______ I thought, “would it be to have enough money to buy a car like that!” The second car,______, was an ancient car more shabby than the one I was driving. A man got out of the Cadillac and hurried into the store ______ past the bell ringer without a second ______. Out of the old car came a young mother with three small children following ______ behind her. Her clothes looked as ______ as her car, yet she slopped at the entrance and ______ a bill. In that second a(n)______ touched me, my envy and dislike ______ me, and all the love and joy filled me. I fished a bill out of my own purse,______ it in the Salvation Army kettle, and wished the ______ a “Merry Christmas!” Now I felt I was a poor man hut rich on the ______. After finding a few things for my kids, I drove home with my heart singing. 1.A. regretted B. permitted C. escaped D. hated 2.A. make B. buy C. award D. lend 3.A. pulling out B. settling in C. getting out D. cutting in 4.A. parking space B. entrance C. parking lot D. counter 5.A. spare B. split C. spend D. save 6.A. when B. since C. though D. if 7.A. sharp B. dull C. pure D. shiny 8.A. target B. item C. envy D. bargain 9.A. nice B. precious C. rare D. expensive 10.A. therefore B. however C. anyhow D. besides 11.A. merely B. seldom C. hopefully D. right 12.A. smile B. nod C. glance D. wave 13.A. firmly B. closely C. casually D. bravely 14.A. worn out B. cast down C. tired out D. broken down 15.A. paid B. passed C. donated D. rejected 16.A. equality B. sympathy C. approval D. warmth 17.A. left B. visited C. reached D. missed 18.A. took B. handed C. dropped D. started 19.A. salesman B. bell ringer C. woman D. man driver 20.A. wealth B. luck C. inside D. outside
Many people often find themselves waking up in the middle of the night, unusually awake and excited. 1. . That's really frustrating. However, there is no need to worry. Here are some effective ways to help you fall asleep again. Remain in bed. For you to fall asleep, your heart rate needs to slow down. When you get up, your heart rate goes up. So, avoid going to the bathroom during the night if you can. Do not eat too little or too much for dinner. Do not drink and fill your bladder （膀胱）before bed. 2. . It may make you fall asleep faster, but it may also disrupt your sleep later in the night. Stay in the dark. When you cannot sleep, LED lights on printers and cable boxes may be the reason. The same is true for light streaming in through cracks in curtains. 3.. You should cover lights with tape and wear a sleep mask. A popular choice has deep eye cups so your eyes can open and shut while you wear them. Quiet your mind. Try ways to relax, such as deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness exercises. 4. . The point is to keep your brain busy with something that is not demanding and is relaxing. 5. . If your wake-up time is 6:30 a.m. and your clock reads 3:00 a.m., do not think Oh no! I have only three hours left! Instead, say to yourself Oh great! I have three more hours to sleep! You have a problem if you wake three times a week for more than three months. It may affect your quality of life. You need to find a sleep expert who can help identify the cause and fix it. A. Think in a positive way. B. Maintain a calm attitude. C. They may keep you awake. D. Most importantly, avoid alcohol in the evening. E. You can do simple math problems in your head. F. Getting up to do some mild exercise is also helpful. G. Tossing and turning in bed, they are unable to fall asleep.
Picture a lecture session at a business school and your probably imagine students gazing at screens filled with equations（方程式）.What you might not expect is students attempting to sing “O clap your Hands”. But Bartleby was treated to this delight on a visit to Saïd Business School in Oxford earlier this year. There was a catch. Some of the students had to try conducting the chorus. The first to take the challenge was a rather self-confident young man. It didn’t take long for him to go wrong. His most obvious mistake was to start conducting without asking the singers how they would like to be directed, though they had the expertise and he was a complete beginner. The session, organized by Pegram Harrison, a senior fellow in entrepreneurship（企业家精神）, cleverly allowed the students to absorb some important leadership lessons. For example, leaders should listen to their teams, especially when their colleagues have specialist knowledge. Other business schools have also realized that their students can learn from the arts. At Carnegie Mellon University , Leanne Meyer has introduced a leadership-training programme that includes poetry and a book club. She believed that involvement in such pursuits can help develop empathy（同理心） in future leaders and that the programme benefits students in terms of how they promote themselves to recruiters（招聘人员）. The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) has trained many great dramatists. It also offers training courses for managers. “Acting about finding the truth in the character and in yourself.” says Walker-Wise, one of RADA'S tutors. Being a manager involves a lot more than just setting targets. It requires empathy and a knowledge of human nature. An education in the arts might help develop those qualities. Above all, the students on Harrison's Course were experiencing something Bartleby never expected to see in those attending an MBA lecture they were having fun. 1.What does “this delight" in paragraph 1 refer to? A.Singing in a business class. B.Visiting Said Business School C.Picturing a lecture session. D.Gazing a screens full of equations. 2.Which of the fallowing best describes the session by Pegram Harrison? A.Common and influential. B.Educational and effortless. C.Challenging and instructive. D.Controversial and practical. 3.What should a leader do based on the conducting experience? A.Offer promotion opportunities. B.Value team members’ opinion. C.Set specific targets. D.Control every step. 4.How does acting contribute to being a manager? A.It provides entertainment. B.It develops goal-setting skills. C.It exposes the truth in business. D.It helps understand human nature.
In the old days, when you had to drive to a movie theater of to to a video store to get some entertainment, it was easy to see how your actions could have an impact om the environment.You were hopping into your war, driving across town and coughing out emissions（排放）and using gas all the way. But now that we’re used to staying at home and streaming movies, we might get a little cocky. After all ,we’re just picking up our phones or maybe turning on the TV. You’re welcome.Mother Nature. Not so fast, says a recent report from the French-based Shit Project. Watching a half-hour show would lead to 3.5 pounds of CO2 emissions. That’s like driving 3.9 miles. According to "Climate Crisis: The Unsustainable Use of Online Video," digital technologies are responsible for 4% of greenhouse gas emissions, and that energy use is increasing by 9% a year. Stored in data centers, videos are transferred to our terminals such as computers, smart phones, etc. via networks: all these processes require electricity whose production consumes resources and usually involves CO2 emissions. In the European Union, the Eureca project lead scientist, Rabih Bashroush, calculated that 5 billion downloads and streams of the song "Despacito" consumed as much electricity as the countries of Chad, Guinea-Bissau, Somalia, Sierra Leone and the Central African Republic used in a single year. Streaming is only expected to increase as we become more attached to our devices. Online video use is expected to account for 80%of all internet traffic by 2022 according to CISCO. By then, about 60% of the world's population will be online. You're probably not going to give up your streaming services, but there are things you con do to help lessen the impact of your online use. Here are some tips: ※Disable autoplay for video on social media. ※Stream over Wi-Fi, not mobile networks. ※Watch on the smallest screen you can. ※Don’t use high-definition（高清）video on devices. 1.It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that people think . A.they should welcome Mother Nature B.watching movies at home is more fun C.it is inconvenient to drive to a movie theater D.streaming at home avoids possible emissions 2.We may learn from the text that . A.3.9 miles may produce 3.5 pounds of CO2 B.digital technologies account for 4% of electricity use C.Online video use makes up 80% of all internet traffic D.60% of the world’s population watch videos online 3.Why are the five countries mentioned in paragraph 4? A.To praise their energy-efficient practice. B.To prove the poverty of the five countries C.To stress the popularity of the song “Despacito” D.To show the high energy use of downloads and streams 4.How can people help to save energy when streaming? A.Use high-definition videos. B.Turn off video autoplay C.Stream over mobile networks. D.Watch movies on bigger screens.
The Oscar - winning 2013 musical Frozen, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, followed the tale of two princess sisters, Elsa and Anna. They were forced to grow up isolated from each other and the world because of Elsa’s potentially dangerous magic ability to control ice. The film earned an amazing $1.27 billion box office worldwide, and fans were so charmed by the characters-that they weren’t able to “Let It Go”, crazily calling for a sequel (续集). Finally, Frozen II comes into its fans’ eyes. However, the beginning of Frozen II is not convincing, largely because it overturns much of the character development Anna and Elsa went through in the first movie. At the end of Frozen, Elsa had learned that her powers were a gift, and she had become confident and proud in using them. At the beginning of Frozen II, that confidence is gone. Whatever technical advancements have been made in computer animation over the past six years aren’t readily apparent in Frozen II. It mostly has the same frosty look as the first film. A sea battle between Elsa and a glowing ice horse leaves the most striking impression on the audience. The biggest failure? The music. In Frozen, even the throwaway songs enjoyed great popularity, let alone the theme song Let It Go. Returning composers Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez try to give Elsa two showstopping numbers: Into the Unknown and Show Yourself. But neither song reaches any emotional heights. (Never mind that there really isn’t a show to stop.) Yes, Frozen II is a letdown to most audience, especially the fans of the original. It’s hard to see how the same team who made something so cool in 2013 could deliver something so-there’s no other word for it-lukewarm. 1.What do we know about the musical Frozen? A.Its theme song didn’t reach fans’ heart. B.It didn’t earn profit through its box office. C.It was a big hit after it came into the market. D.Its main characters lived together in their childhood. 2.What is the most impressive part of Frozen II? A.A sea battle. B.Technical advancement. C.A different beginning. D.The newly-created music. 3.What does the author think of the musical Frozen II? A.Breathtaking. B.Disturbing. C.Moving. D.Disappointing. 4.What type of writing is this text? A.An announcement. B.A film review. C.An official report. D.A show guide.
The Escape Surf School is in Newquay and has been teaching people to surf for over 15 years. As well as being one of the longest running UK Surf Schools, we are the only one of the schools in Newquay with a 35-year professional surfer as head coach (our very own Mike Young-Surf Guru!) We love teaching complete beginners but we also teach intermediate and advanced coaching, offering outback, progressive lessons on a daily basis. We are open 12 months of the year, 7 days a week, so if you want to learn to surf or improve your surfing, then look no further. Surf Lessons At the Escape Surf School, we are proud to specialize, not generalize. We offer lessons to whoever is interested, ranging from complete beginners to advanced and contest surfers. As well as offering surfing lessons, we also offer a variety of packages which include surfing and accommodation. All lessons take place on Towan, Great Western or Fistral beach, all of which are less than 5 minutes’ walk from school. So we meet at the school, where we all change into wetsuits, and then head for the best beach. Guided Prices 1 lesson-$65: Perfect for a beginner, taster session, or quick surfing fix! Full day (2 lessons)-$90: Can be split over 2 days to really progress in your surfing. Family lesson-$160: Have fun with the family in a private lesson with one of our professional coaches. (Price is based on 2 adults and 2 kids.) One in One-$100: Experience private coaching with Pro Surfer. Two on One-$140: Couples or friends, experience private surf coaching session, perfect to fast track your surfing and impress your partner! The prices include board and wetsuit (and boots or gloves if required), there are no hidden charges. 1.What makes the Escape Surf School unique? A.Its history. B.Its lessons. C.Its students. D.Its head coach. 2.How much will be paid if twin sisters want private lesson together? A.$90. B.$100. C.$140. D.$160. 3.What can we learn about the Escape Surf School? A.It welcomes learners at all levels. B.Learners should bring their own wetsuits. C.It teaches surfing and swimming. D.Learners can get changed on the best beach.
读后续写 注意：1. 所续写的短文词数应为150词左右； 2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已经为你写好； 4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents’ home in Missouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station (加油站) about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register (收银台), I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas. I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friend’s. We chatted on the way to the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card. I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holiday meaningful. Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In the late afternoon I returned to my car and found that I’d left the lights on all day, and the battery (电池) was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership— a shop selling cars— was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom. I entered the shop, and one of the salesmen came to me, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After a while, my car was repaired by them. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
请使用第一册前四1—4单元词汇表单词的适当形式填空(每空一词。) 1.It is usually the g_________ gap that results in misunderstanding between father and son. 2.What big losses! Who do you think shall be r___________ for them? 3.Since you claim to be very f__________ with this place, how about serving as our guide today? 4.If you subscribe to this newspaper, it will be d____________ to your home. 5.For the sake of the unexpected shower, we’ve decided to p____________ the sports meeting to the next week. 6.Until now Jim is not yet a_______ of but instead proud of what he has done. What a mean guy! 7.For a time we corresponded, but after a year or two we lost t__________ of each other. 8.A play is a story performed on a stage, which has a plot, settings, c_________ and actions. 9.Today I’m joined by a f________ student of our school, Lisa Osborne, who graduated last June. 10.Never a____________ (假设) others should be good to you unconditionally. Treat others as you want to be treated. 11.Powerful measures are already in place, i____________ (意图) to defend the farm against dangerous fire ants. 12.Noticing flames shooting from under the vehicle, people around ______________ (惊慌) and began to scream. 13.According to the student ________________ (委员会), the Culture Week is to take place this weekend. 14.I don’t have a good knowledge of French, but I can tell the main idea based on the ____________ (上下文). 15.The poor player was ______________ (取消资格) with his hand touching the football. 16.______________ (虽然) the fact that it’s raining cats and dogs, Jim still managed to attend the meeting on time. 17.His appearance set off an __________________ (气氛) of tension among the people already present. 18.There’s no artificial _____________ (添加物) to this cake; all the ingredients are natural. 19.Thanks to great a_____________ (进步) in medical technology, heavily sick patients have much greater chances of survival. 20.Nobody invited Jim to dance at the party and he felt ____________ (忽视).
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