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Before the meeting, Jack went over the report again ______ a mistake might occur.
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–Tom wishes to win the first prize in the coming competition. –Yes, I heard that. ______ his goal set, he is really busy these days
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We’re glad to see the officials ______ for the fire accident in Shanghai punished.
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It’s reported that almost 70,000 have ________ a new life abroad in past year.
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外教Danny想了解学校曾经举行的活动，请你把之前学校举办的提倡“每位学生读一本好书”的活动向他做介绍，内容包括： 活动目的：培养学生读书的兴趣，养成读书的习惯 活动组织者：学生会 内容：组织论坛，交流自己读过的好书及读后的感受 对活动的评价：…… 注意：1. 词数120左右，开头已为你写好（不计入总词数）； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：学生会：Students’ Union 论坛：Forum I am delighted to show you something about the activity of reading a good book among the students in our school.
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阅读下面短文，根据以下提示：1）汉语提示，2）首字母提示，3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。所填单词要求意义准确，拼写正确。
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Imagine this situation. You pass a group of people. The people are talking to each other. You cannot hear what they are saying. But suddenly they start laughing. What would you think? Would you think they were laughing at something funny that one of them said? Or—be honest with yourself—would you think they were laughing at you? Yes, you. Being laughed at is a common fear. But a major study published in two thousand and nine found that this fear is not the same around the world. It differs from culture to culture. People in Finland were the least likely to believe that people laughing in their presence were making fun of them. Less than ten percent of Finns in the study said they would think that, compared to eighty percent of people in Thailand. Some people in the study said they felt unsure of themselves in social situations but hid their feelings of insecurity. Others said they avoided social situations where they had been laughed at before. The study found that people in Turkmenistan and Cambodia were more likely to be in the first group. They would hide their feelings of insecurity if they were around other people’s laughter. But people in Iraq, Egypt and Jordan were more likely to try to avoid such situations if they felt they had been laughed at before. Shy people often avoid situations that would force them into close contact with other people. They worry that something they say or do will make other people laugh at them. But some people worry much more than others. They may have a disorder called gelotophobia. Gelos is a Greek word. It means laughter. Phobia means fear. This fear of laughter can be truly sad for those who live with it. It can affect how they lead their lives. In the study, a team from the University of Zurich led more than ninety researchers from around the world. They wanted to understand the difference between normal shyness and true gelotophobia. Another purpose of the study was to compare the levels of fear of being laughed at in different cultures. The researchers surveyed more than twenty-two thousand people in forty-two different languages. The findings appeared in the scientific journal Humor. 1.People in Finland don’t believe other people are making fun of them if . A. they suddenly start to laugh B. they keep on laughing C. they laugh in their presence D. they stop laughing suddenly 2.What’s FALSE of the study led by a team from the University of Zurich? A. They wanted to study the difference between normal shyness and true gelotophobia. B. They wanted to compare the levels of fear of being laughed at in different cultures. C. They did such a survey in order to prevent people from being laughed at in public. D. They surveyed more than 22 thousand people coming from different cultures. 3.The passage is likely to occur in . A. an advertisement B. a science magazine C. a science fiction D. a storybook 4.According to the passage, people who suffer from gelotophobia . A. care more about being laughed at by others B. shouldn’t hide their feelings of insecurity C. should avoid having close contact with other people D. will lead a happy life so long as they care
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1.If you want to go out for lunch on Sunday, you can call up the number . A. 2785161 or 2706030 B. 2706030 or 3562367 C. 7364431 or 2785161 D. 3562367 or 2785161 2.You do not have to pay on Mondays if you go to . A. Skyline Hotel B. Lansdowne Park Shopping Center C. New York Museum D. Garden Restaurant 3.If you want to enjoy yourself on Sunday morning, you can go to . A. 5300 No. 3 Road B. Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St C. 9020 Bridgeport Road D. 3031 No. 3 Road
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Howard Dill is a giant among giant pumpkin(南瓜) growers. He grew world champion pumpkins for four years running，from 1979 to 1982, and missed winning the fifth year by only 5 pounds. Today, his Dill Atlantic Giant seeds are sold worldwide to more than 50 seed companies. The pumpkins grown from his Dill Atlantic Giant seeds commonly weigh in at over 1,000 pounds. “I don’t have any training in genetics(遗传学); it was all trial and error,” Dill says. He got his love of pumpkins from his father and has enjoyed growing them for years. Dill still grows giant pumpkins, but not for competition. In the fall, visitors come to enjoy the pumpkins on his 90-acre farm in Nova Scotia, Canada. He plants ten acres of pumpkins for Halloween and two acres of giant pumpkins. One of giant pumpkins was recently baked into 442 pumpkin pies and sold at $5 each for charity. It you want to try growing a giant pumpkin, Dill recommends starting with a soil test and then adding fertilizer(农药) as needed. Plant the giant pumpkin seed. A giant pumpkin can gain 15 to 20 pounds a day, so careful watering—every day or two—is necessary. You should wait about 130 days until the pumpkin matures and then you can harvest it. Dill’s favorite pumpkin set the Guinness Book record in 1981. It weighted 493.5 pounds. “I’ve grown them larger since, but that one meant a lot,” he remembers. “I never would have imagined ten years ago that there would be a 1,000-pounder, but there are many of them now,” says Dill. The 2006 world record holder is Larry Checkon of Pennsylvania. He grew a 1,469 pounder. Dill says, “These world champions are grown from my seeds, so I feel like a winner right along with them.” 1.What can we learn about the world champion pumpkin of 1983? A. It weighed over 1,000 pounds. B. It was missing after the competition. C. It was 5 pounds heavier than that of 1982. D. It was 5 pounds heavier than Dill’s biggest one that year. 2. One of Dill’s giant pumpkins earned . A. $2210 B. $442 C. $1000 D.$1469 3. In the third paragraph Dill mainly tells about . A. how to do a soil test B. how to plant the giant pumpkin seed C. when to water the pumpkin D. how to grow a giant pumpkin 4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Gardening Giant: Howard Dill B. World Champion Pumpkin C. Dill Atlantic Giant Seeds D. How to Grow Giant Pumpkins
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Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country. The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012. As a result, the student visa(签证) application process for overseas students has been simplified, and the deposit(押金) required to study in Australia has been reduced. Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased. Also, overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be given a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation, as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement. “This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas,” says Wang Lan, an expert from Education International Cooperation Group(EIC), a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas. However, in the past few years, many of Wang's student clients(客户) could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements, visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were difficult. The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia, Wang says. A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li, in Beijing, who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia, learned about the policy change several weeks ago. “According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa, my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan($86,850). Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan. This is a relief for my parents,” Li says. She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans. “I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China,” she says. Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad, according to the report by EIC. 1.What’s the main idea of the passage? A. Language requirement for overseas students have been eased in Australia. B. Australia is a most attractive place for students in China. C. Australia widens window of opportunity for international students. D. More students will work in Australia after their graduation. 2.After the new regulations are passed, . A. more students will come to Australia to work B. more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia C. the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students D. more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia 3.How much can Li’s parents save according to the new regulations? A. 550,000 yuan. B. 140,000 yuan. C. 410,000 yuan. D. 86,850 yuan. 4.Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation? A. The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness. B. They can earn more money in Australia. C. Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever. D. They have to do so according to the new regulations.
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