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In one of the old buildings near our school，one could see an old man sitting by a large window on the first floor．His name was James．During the three years at schoo1, I had hardly ever found him missing from his usual position． He was a high-ranking government official and lived happily with his wife．Once there was a bus accident，in which a number of passengers were seriously injured and were taken to the hospital for treatment．James was responsible for the rescue operation．It was a big hospital，but James was shocked to notice how ill-equipped it was．There were no enough life-saving drugs and life—supporting equipment． The injured and their companions had to struggle there．James attempted to help．However，though he emptied his pockets，many of them died that day． That was a turning point in his life．He made a decision to devote his life to helping others，particularly the poor and needy patients and their companions．He began spending much of his income on these people．Since this required a lot of time and energy，he found it difficult to fulfill his official duties and therefore chose to retire，which，in turn，reduced his income considerably． His wife was deeply worried. Most of the time，James was out and paid least attention to home affairs．Meanwhile，as he was spending a lot helping others，she had to struggle even to meet the household expenses．Though she was not opposed to his helping the poor，she urged him not to overlook his own life and home，but it had no effect on him．One day they had a heated argument and in the end she left him，never to return．Though he continued with his work，this was a great blow and did serious harm to his health and enthusiasm and was soon forced to stay indoors．That was when he took his position by the window，spending his time looking outside． A few weeks after my graduation，I returned to school，only to find the buildings gone．I heard that they were torn down．All the people left except James．He refused to go and the next morning，he was found at his usual place by the window，dead． 1.What changed James’ view towards life? A. The difficulties in his career． B. The deaths in the bus accident． C. The bad conditions in the hospital． D. The responsibilities in the operation． 2.James chose to retire in order to____________________. A. take care of the injured passengers B. find a better job to increase his income C. spare more time and energy to help others D. stay away from the difficult official duties 3.James’ wife left because_________________________． A. she was strongly against his deeds B. James paid too little attention to his work C. her work to support their daily life was too tiring D. James failed to keep a balance between charity and home 4.The underlined word “this” in Paragraph 4 refers to ____________. A. His decision to retire B. The departure of his wife C. The argument with his wife D. His devotion to helping others 5.What is possibly the reason why James sat by the window every day? A. He expected his wife to return. B. He looked forward to going out. C. He desired to watch the students. D. He attempted to know the outside life.
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Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment. My father is famous in our family for saying “Take the extra minute to do it right”. I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table. I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. It’s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”. When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be here. But then I thought about the fact that he’s 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all. I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I’m doing the right thing. I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being. 1.Which of the following is an example of the extra minute rule? A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated. B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working. C. Move an object out of the way before it trips someone. D. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better. 2.The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to ________. A. meet her father who was already an old man B. keep her appointment with the eye doctor C. join in the holiday celebration of the company D. finish her work before the deadline approached 3.The underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________. A. lacked B. abandoned C. avoided D. wasted 4.What is the author’s attitude to the words “if only”? A. Optimistic. B. Rejective. C. Hesitant. D. Insignificant. 5.What is the best title for the passage? A. The Emotional Well-being B. The Most Useful Rule C. The Two Saddest Words D. The Peace of Mind
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Look and feel better in 30 days, guaranteed! Our proven workout system helps you reach your goals fast. Many Americans are overweight for lack of physical activities. Many are struggling to lose weight, but most give up just within days. If you’ve struggled with diets and workout routines, only to feel like you aren’t getting anywhere, our gym is for you! Take a moment to read this page to find out what we can do for you. Let us help you: ● reach your fitness goals quickly and safely ● work out in a comfortable environment ● look and feel great Get the results you’ve been looking for Have you tried dieting and working out, only to be let down? Do you have trouble pulling yourself to the gym every day? Our program is designed for the “average Joe or Jane” to be able to lose weight and keep it off, with a combination of nutrition, motivation and fitness. Our fitness method Our workout system will ensure that you lose weight and build muscles quickly and safely. We have developed a workout that targets all the right muscle groups, while at the same time burning unwanted fat. Our experienced trainers can help you with nutrition in between workouts to allow you to reach your goals faster. If working out on your own hasn’t produced the type of results you want, that’s why we’re here. Join today! We charge $500 for each membership, but people who join our gym today can get a 20 percent discount. Those who join in the following week can get a 10 percent discount. For more information, please click here. 1.Many Americans fail to lose weight probably because _______. A. they always exercise alone B. they are too busy to exercise C. they are under great pressure D. they don’t get enough exercise 2.What can be inferred from the passage? A. It does harm to health to lose weight quickly. B. The workout system does not apply to everyone. C. Nutrition is also an important part of getting fit. D. There were some people failed after the 30-day program. 3.How much should a couple pay if they join the gym today? A. $500. B. $800. C. $900. D. $1,000. 4.Where is this passage most probably taken from? A. A newspaper. B. A magazine. C. A website. D. A textbook. 5.Who are the target readers of the text? A. Those who like physical activities B. Those who want to lose weight C. Those who are interested in nutrition D. Those who want to save money
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假如你叫李华，是个中学生，非常喜欢看某档音乐类节目。请你用英语给该节目主持人Chris写一封信，谈谈你的感受。要点如下： 1. 你非常喜欢这档节目，它能给你带来很多欢乐； 2. 音乐的力量及影响； 3. 祝愿这个节目越办越好。 要求：语句通顺，表达完整，字数100字左右；卷面整洁。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌中间交换修改作文，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：把缺词处叫个漏字符号（∧），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。 The structure of houses have changed a lot since the first hut was building in ancient times. I often imagine what houses in the future will like. I am sure it will be greatly different from that they are today. First, houses in the future can adjust the room temperature with the changes of season. Second, they prevent waste by producing energy through their solar panels, that can be used to provide hot water in winter and cool air in summer. Beside, they can change their colors at any time to satisfy with their owners. In short, living in a future house will be amazed.
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 No one knows exactly how the earth began, as it 1.(happen) so long ago. However, according to a 2.(wide) accepted theory, the universe began with a “Big Bang” that threw matter 3.all directions. After that, atoms began to form and combine to create stars and other 4.(body). For several billion years after the “Big Bang”, the earth was still just5.cloud of dust. What it was to become was uncertain 6.between 4.5 and 3.8 billion years ago when the dust settled into a solid globe. The earth became so 7.(violence) that it was not clear8.the shape would last or not. It exploded loudly with fire and rock. They were in time 9.(produce) carbon, nitrogen, water vapour and other gases, which were to make the earth’s atmosphere. What is even10.(important) is that as the earth cooled down, water began to appear on its surface.
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I was on a plane that was about to take off when my phone rang. I felt something _______had happened. It was my neighbor saying I needed to get to the _______at once. She explained that she’d _______my two boys, George, then five, and Mickey, then four, crying. At first, she had _______it, but when the crying continued for a long time, she _______something was wrong. So she came round and discovered my wife, Mary, lying on the _______floor. She had been emptying the dishwasher _______a live wire fell and touched her. Mary was taken to hospital. When I arrived, doctors were trying to rescue her, but there was no _______. I explained to the boys that Mum had died; I felt it was important to be _______with them. For a year I was in a suffering ________of mind. I went through the activities of a father but inside I felt ________. Later, I felt I had to honor my love for Mary by not breaking ________. She married me because I was a ________man and I knew I had to carry on and actively chose to swim rather than ________. We moved to another city but two years later, I was diagnosed with cancer. The anxiety that had been gone came ________back—would my boys be left with no parents? ________, the disease was in its early stage and doctors could treat it in time. ________everything happening to me, I realized merely thinking “why me” doesn’t __________. We have to learn to accept and adapt to the__________it has brought about. It is no use thinking about the past or being worried about the future. Instead, just focus on the ________. 1.A. amazing B. strange C. awful D. exciting 2.A. house B. exit C. entrance D. hospital 3.A. seen B. sensed C. recognized D. heard 4.A. hesitated B. ignored C. imagined D. confused 5.A. wondered B. realized C. expected D. predicted 6.A. bathroom B. bedroom C. toilet D. kitchen 7.A. while B. when C. until D. as 8.A. sign B. doubt C. point D. breath 9.A. clear B. familiar C. strict D. pleased 10.A. situation B. state C. condition D. occasion 11.A. curiously B. lonely C. coldly D. lively 12.A. up B. down C. away D. off 13.A. rich B. considerate C. handsome D. strong 14.A. dive B. sink C. fall D. float 15.A. flooding B. returning C. looking D. calling 16.A. Gradually B. Personally C. Thankfully D. Eventually 17.A. For B. With C. As D. Through 18.A. matter B. affect C. count D. help 19.A. changes B. experiences C. disabilities D. decisions 20.A. present B. honor C. activity D. life
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Best Way to Save Money Although the best way to save money can vary from person to person, depending on age, family size and other characteristics, there are still some easy things that all shoppers can do to keep more money in their bank accounts. ● Avoid impulse (冲动的) purchases. When you shop, a best way to save money is to have a plan in mind to help you avoid impulse purchases. 1. And you only carry the exact amount of cash that you will need for your planned purchase. Some shoppers agree to discuss any purchases over a certain dollar amount with their spouses (配偶) first. ● 2. Sometimes the best way to save money in the long term is to spend a little more money right now. 3. A high-quality pair of shoes will last longer than a bargain pair and prevent foot pain. Leaner (瘦的) cuts of meat and organic produce provide health benefits for your family. ● Buy secondhand. Check classified ads, thrift stores and garage sales for used clothing, toys, furniture, and much more available at a part of their original cost. 4. And there members offer unwanted items for free to anyone willing to pick them up. ● Borrow instead of buy. If you’re only going to use something once, try to borrow it instead of spending your money on it. Borrow a tool from your neighbor. 5. Check out the resources at your local library. You’ll also be reducing disorder in your home. A. Make things by yourself. B. Exchange books with a friend. C. Know when to pay for quality. D. Refuse to buy things you can’t use. E. For instance, you might leave your credit cards at home. F. A good piece of furniture can stay in the family for decades. G. For the most secondhand savings, check out groups like Freecycle.
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Many years later, when people recall the 2018 Russia World Cup, they will remember many things. With the tragic ending of the defending champion Germany, Mexico has triumphantly and suddenly lost three goals in the face of Sweden. But people will never forget the back of a lonely person . That is Lionel Messi. 31-year-old Messi took off the green armband of his left arm and suddenly fell out. In the recent match, he and his team lost the game against France. The 19-year-old striker Mbappé relentlessly ripped apart the Argentine defense line and scored twice, which made a great contribution to the victory of France. On this planet, anyone who knows a little about football knows the name Lionel Messi and his golden years from 2007 to 2017. In 2007, 19-year-old Messi tied Real Madrid three times with a hat-trick, and began his legendary career. In the past ten years, Mr. Football, the Golden Globe Award and the Golden Boot Award have been taken over by him. He led Argentina and Barcelona to make a name for themselves in the world, and has a brilliant record in the Champions League, America's Cup and World Cup. Eleven years later, Messi stood on the Kazan Stadium. After four World Cups, he knew that this might be the last time he led Argentina to the World Cup. Since 1986, Argentina has never won a championship again. As a captain, he has a great responsibility, even stating that he would withdraw from the national team if he did not win the championship this year. This is a prophecy. Messi, who eventually failed to save the game, did not receive any interview after standing up on the lawn; leave behind only a legendary image for the world. 1.The underlined word “relentlessly” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________? A. mercilessly B. bravely C. actively D. remarkably 2.Why did Messi take off the green armband of his left arm? A. It is a common action of football players after each match. B. He was disappointed about the result of the game. C. He was too tired and wanted to change his clothes. D. He was wounded on the arm during the game. 3.Which of the following statement is TRUE? A. Messi has ever played in Real Madrid and Barcelona. B. Messi began his football career since 2007. C. Argentina won the championship of the America’s Cup in 1986. D. Messi might quit the Argentina National Team this year.
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In cooperation with German experts, Several scientists from the University of Bradford believe that they finally solved a mystery that has been confusing millions of people: why our hair turns gray with age. The researchers came up with their results by examining native hair and cells from human hair follicles（毛囊）. They say the secret turns out to be hidden in catalase（过氧化氢酶）, which is causing hair to turn gray. Catalase production goes down with age and stress, allowing hydrogen peroxide（过氧化氢） in the hair to do its favorite job—making hair gray, and then white, by blocking the normal production of melanin（黑色素）. Melanin is our hair's natural pigment that is responsible for the color of hair. It also determines the color of our eyes and skin. Dr. Gerald Weizmann, an editor of a journal, says," All of our hair cells make a tiny bit of hydrogen peroxide, but as we get older, this little bit becomes quite a lot, and our hair turns gray and then white." The new study brings hope for millions of people who have to color their hair: to finally obtain some shampoo that will decrease levels of hydrogen peroxide and therefore restore gray or white hair to its natural color or even prevent it from turning gray. The researchers are already conducting an experiment with such a drug on a few volunteers with gray hair and expect to get the results in the next two to three months. If everything works out, millions of people will choose between this drug and other previously used expensive dyes. However, even if the drug works, it will take at least several years before it can be brought to the market. 1.What is the passage mainly about? A. The effect that gray hair has on people. B. The chemical elements of people's hair. C. The reason why people's hair turns gray. D. New drugs to prevent people's hair from turning gray. 2.According to the passage, people's hair turns gray because of______. A. a decrease in catalase B. the death of hair cells C. the production of melanin D. a decrease in hydrogen peroxide 3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. The new study shows it's harmful to color our hair with dyes. B. Dr. Gerald Weizmann is in charge of the new drug experiment. C. Our hair cells make lots of hydrogen peroxide when we are young. D. We may restore our gray or white hair to its natural color with shampoo. 4.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Only a small number of people can use the new drug. B. Most of the volunteers in the experiment are old people. C. The drug cannot be brought to the market soon even if it works. D. The researchers have already known the results of the experiment.
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