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This was something that I’d wanted to do since I turned 10 and began to consider myself grown-up.Deciding where to go was difficult.I had to pick somewhere small enough that I wouldn’t get too lost.This,and the fact that you can drink from age 16,made Venice a good choice for our trip. The absence of cars meant that we were less likely to be run over,and the landmark of the Grand Canal made it easy to find our way around.Venice is small,so everything is within walking distance.My friend,Kat,had been there not long before,and knew the way around a bit. I had planned to eat nothing but chocolate during the holiday.Instead I found myself living on spaghetti.We spent most of our days wandering around without much purpose—I have parents who like to see everything if they stay with me. Our evenings were much the same,only colder.I had believed we would meet lots of new friends,and maybe even some Italian boys,but being unable to speak a word of the language made this difficult.We found a little square filled with Italian students,but soon realized that they came here not to meet people but to drink wine with their friends.We were less disappointed by this discovery than you would have thought—it turns out that cheap wine makes an excellent replacement for friends.By the close of the second day we paid $6 to go into a church and have a look around.We visited the Peggy Guggenheim Museum of Modern Art the next day.I was surprised to find myself enjoying the art—perhaps because for the first time I hadn’t been forced into it. 1.According to the writer,in Venice he thought he would . A. eat only spaghetti B. have some difficulty in finding the way C. make a lot of new friends D. not be permitted to drink wine there 2.Why did the writer choose to travel to Venice? A. Because there was something he wanted to do. B. Because Venice is small and he wouldn’t get lost there. C. Because he began to consider himself grown-up. D. Because he knew the language spoken there well. 3.From the article,we can know that . A. the writer liked the art all the time B. the writer didn’t like to go to the museum before C. the writer went everywhere on foot D. the writer did everything alone 4.The writer was disappointed because . A. he wandered around without much purpose B. he paid $6 to go into a church C. the Italian boys were not interested in making new friends D. the absence of cars made them less likely to be run over
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The freezing Northeast hasn’t been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter,so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota,Florida,my bags were packed before you could say “sunshine”.I left for the land of warmth and vitamin C(维生素C),thinking of beaches and orange trees.When we touched down to blue skies and warm air,I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness.Swimming pools,wine tasting,and pink sunsets (at normal evening hours,not 4 in the afternoon)filled the weekend,but the best part—particularly to my taste,dulled by months of cold-weather root vegetables—was a 7 a.m.adventure to the Sarasota farmers’ market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call. The market,which was founded in 1979,sets up its tents every Saturday from 7 a.m.to 1 p.m.,rain or shine,along North Lemon and State streets.Baskets of perfect red strawberries;the red-painted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck;and most of all,the tomatoes:amazing,large,soft and round red tomatoes. Disappointed by many a broken,vine-ripened(蔓上成熟的) promise,I’ve refused to buy winter tomatoes for years.No matter how attractive they look in the store,once I get them home they’re unfailingly dry,hard,and tasteless.But I homed in,with uncertainty,on one particular table at the Brown’s Grove Farm’s stand,full of fresh and soft tomatoes the size of my fist.These were the real deal—and at that moment,I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldn’t be experiencing again for months. Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight,my happiness deepened when I learned that Brown’s Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty,a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton,where—luckily for me—I was planning to have dinner that very night.Without even seeing the menu,I knew I’d be ordering every tomato on it. 1.What did the author think of her winter life in New York? A. Exciting. B. Boring. C. Relaxing. D. Annoying. 2.What made the author’s getting up early worthwhile? A. Having a swim. B. Breathing in fresh air. C. Walking in the morning sun. D. Visiting a local farmers’ market. 3.What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter? A. They are soft. B. They look nice. C. They taste great. D. They are juicy. 4.What was the author going to do that evening? A. Go to a farm. B. Check into a hotel. C. Eat in a restaurant. D. Buy fresh vegetables.
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How green are you?Do you know how to be green? We all need a healthy environment,but we produce waste every day and it is harmful to our environment.Though we are young,we can still do something to help.Here are some ideas for you. Reduce Reduce means “use less”.Don’t waste things.This saves money and reduces pollution.Before we buy something new,think whether it is really necessary.Maybe the old one is still useful. Reuse Reuse means “use again”.When we buy things,make sure that they can last a long time.When something is broken,we should repair it instead of throwing it away and buying a new one.Don’t use a paper cup or a paper bag.It’s better to use a china (瓷)cup and a lunch box because you can use them again. Recycle Recycle means “change things into something else”.Though it takes energy to change something into something else,it’s better than throwing things away or burning them. So please remember these words:reduce,reuse and recycle. 1.What is the passage about? A. How to produce things. B. How to burn things. C. How to be green. D. How to help others. 2.Which of the following is right? A. Always throw away old things. B. Don’t waste things. C. Always buy new things. D. Never buy new things. 3.It is better to use a china cup and a lunch box because we can them. A. reuse B. reduce C. repair D. recycle 4.The passage may come from a . A. menu B. dictionary C. storybook D. magazine
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International Radio—What’s on(播出)Tonight? 19:00 World News Program The latest news from around the world. 19:10 What Do You Think? Phone in with your opinion about today’s hot topics(话题). 20:00 World Business Business news of the day in Europe,Asia and America. 20:30 Teen Dreams Listen to ten teenagers from different places in Asia talking about their dreams for the future. 21:00 World News Program The latest news from around the world. 21:10 What Problem? Phone in to ask for Aunt Vera’s advice if you have a problem with your parents,friends or love. 22:00 English Club Tonight’s topic is Chinese history. 22:40 Sports News Sports News brings you news,stories and results from all around the world. 23:00 World News Program The latest news from around the world. 1.If you listen to the program from the beginning to the end,it will take . A. 3 hours B. less than 3 hours C. less than 4 hours D. more than 4 hours 2.World News Program will be on tonight. A. once B. twice C. three times D. four times 3.Jane has a problem with her parents,and you can advise her to . A. call Aunt Vera for advice B. join English Club C. listen to Sports News D. call the program What Do You Think?
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随着经济的发展,越来越多的文化遗产(cultural relics)遭到破坏。假设你是红星中学高中生李华,请给当地报社写一封信,就以下两个方面谈谈你的看法,以纪念6月10日的“世界文化遗产日(the World Cultural Heritage Day)”。 要点: 1. 文化遗迹的重要性(见证历史和文化,帮助人们了解过去;稀少,有价值) 2. 呼吁人们保护文化遗产 注意:1. 要涵盖所给要点,词数100左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3. 开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。 Dear Editor, I am Li Hua, a senior student from Hong Xing High School.______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sincerely Li Hua
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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短文。短文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧),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:在错的词下画一横线,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。 It was raining hardly outside, that made it difficult for me to go home for lunch. Just as I was wondering what I should eat at noon, I saw a familiar figure passed by our classroom. I rushed out and it was my mother, who is already in the fifties, that brought me lunch, in spite the heavy rain. In China, many parents make great sacrifices for our children. But what had the children done in return? All too often, most children just take it for granted that their parents should serve for them unconditionally. My dear mum or dad, thank you very much for bringing me up. How shall I do for you?
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When my wife, Jane, and I were 16, we were in the same class. About a week before Thanksgiving Day, we found out that our teacher Edward was having some__________challenges. We wanted to do something to help, so as a class we__________to gather food, clothing and gifts to__________his family had a good Thanksgiving Day. When Jane told her family about our plan, her mother was__________. Together they searched their house for things they could__________. Her mother went to the kitchen,__________a big turkey and saying, “Thanksgiving Day won’t be__________without a turkey dinner.” To this day, Jane remembers how moved she was by her mother's__________. Before making our__________, we said a prayer of appreciation for the wonderful__________to help others. I will never forget the surprised__________of our teacher and his wife when they__________the door; their four children gathered around them as we handed out the gifts. It was a cold night; we all felt warm inside,__________. Last month while I was in a meeting, my secretary informed me, “Your high school teacher Mr. Edward is wondering if you could__________him a few minutes. He’s sitting in your office right now!” I left my meeting and went to my office__________. My teacher and I hugged and began to_________ the last years. He told me he__________remembered that cold winter night when we brought the__________of Thanksgiving Day to his family. The food and gifts were certainly____________, but what warmed his heart that night was to see a group of teenagers who understood the__________of Thanksgiving Day. 1.A. financial B. personal C. academic D. typical 2.A. applied B. determined C. attempted D. preferred 3.A. figure out B. point out C. make sense D. make sure 4.A. satisfied B. puzzled C. amazed D. touched 5.A. separate B. donate C. distribute D. collect 6.A. breaking up B. breaking down C. pulling out D. pulling down 7.A. traditional B. usual C. complete D. basic 8.A. honesty B. generosity C. pity D. curiosity 9.A. decision B. contact C. delivery D. contribution 10.A. opportunity B. gift C. deal D. memory 11.A. expression B. sorrow C. impression D. laugh 12.A. pushed B. reached C. dragged D. answered 13.A. again B. anyhow C. though D. enough 14.A. wait B. spare C. spend D. save 15.A. hurriedly B. nervously C. proudly D. worriedly 16.A. come up with B. look back on C. keep up with D. get hold of 17.A. just B. still C. even D. already 18.A. experience B. excitement C. pleasure D. warmth 19.A. appreciated B. offered C. accepted D. consumed 20.A. spirit B. symbol C. history D. intention
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Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image. Body image is a person’s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. 1.You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections. 2. Here are some ideas. Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. 3.. Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look well and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体形) don’t just happen. 4.A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits. Respect your body. Practicing good habits - regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on can help you build a positive body image. 5. Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over. A. Be yourself. B. Just explore talents that you feel good about. C. So, what can you do to develop a positive body image? D. Use this as an opportunity to discover what you’re good at. E. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed. F. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet. G. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.
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We all think plants were expected to get larger with increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but changes in temperature, humidity(湿度)and nutrient availability seem to have trumped the benefits of increased carbon dioxide” said researchers from the National University of Singapore. 45 percent of the species studied now reach smaller adult sizes than they did in the past. The researchers pointed out that warmer temperatures and changing habitats, caused by climate change, are possible reasons for shrinking creatures. “ We do not yet know the mechanisms(机制)involved, or why some organism are getting smaller while others are unaffected,” the researchers said. “Until we understand more, we could be risking negative consequences that we can’t yet quantify. ’’ The change is big in cold-blooded animals. Only two decades of warmer temperatures are enough to make retiles (爬行动物)smaller. An increase of only 1 degree centigrade caused nearly a 10 percent increase in metabolism(新陈代谢). Greater use of energy resulted in tiny tortoises and little lizards. Fish are smaller now too. Though overfishing has played a part in reducing numbers, experiments show that warmer temperatures also stop fish growing. Warm-blooded animals aren’t immune(免除)from the size change caused by climate change. Many birds are now smaller. Soay sheep are thinner. Red deer are weaken And polar bears are smaller, compared with historical records. This is not the first time this has happened in Earth’s history. 55 million years ago, a warming event similar to the current climate change caused bees, spiders and ants to shrink by 50 to 75 percent over several thousand years. That event happened over a longer time than the current climate change. The speed of modem climate change could mean organisms may not respond or adapt quickly enough, especially those with long generation times climate change will be shown in the future. 1.What does the text mainly talk about_______ A. Why some species become smaller. B. How climate changes in Earth’s history? C. Climate change has many negative effects. D. Species are becoming smaller as climate gets warmer. 2.The underlined word “trumped” m the first paragraph probably mean_________. A. strengthened B. gained C. beaten D. equaled 3.Researchers from the National University of Singapore believe that________ A. they have found the exact causes for creatures getting smaller. B. all the animals on the earth have become smaller. C. climate change has more negative effects on warm-blooded animals. D. increase in energy use can lead to creatures getting smaller. 4.What does the author feel about the climate change? A. Disappointed B. Optimistic C. Worried D. Shameful
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Castle Dale is a small town in central Utah. My grandpa’s farm is a few miles to the north. I grew up there. Milking a cow, feeding the chickens and cutting firewood were daily routines. Grandpa had me carrying a broom to do snow cleaning when it was actually taller than I was. This was the work kids like me learned to do at a young age. I was tall, very tall at a really young age. My unusual height caused people to look, ask questions, laugh, tease, and sometimes even challenge me to fight. I was teased cruelly as a kid. It wasn’t fair, I knew, but that was just the way it was. Luckily, I was taught at a very young age a very important lesson. I am different and that’s Okay—I’m unique and I matter. No one could ever take that away from me. I knew this then, and I know this now. That alone helped me through the frustrations and heartaches of normal life. When I was in junior high school, I realized something else that helped me cope. Most teasing came from one of two places—people who were either jealous or ignorant (愚昧). I couldn’t change the way they were, but I could change the way I felt. I was not going to feel bad because of their ignorance or jealousy. It wasn’t worth it. Realizing this didn’t stop them, or change the fact that these comments hurt. It did, however, give me a way to understand these people and deal with their treatment in a way that was okay for me. These things still happen today. It will probably happen the rest of my life. I will always be 7 feet, 6 inches (2.29 meters) tall. I wouldn’t change that for anything. People will always look because it is not every day that you see someone that tall. I learned that at a young age and I now try to teach my own children that they are unique and they matter. That is the message I give to you. Regardless of your race, religion, background, or circumstances ... Being different is okay. 1.The author mentioned his hometown to show us _______ A. he is from an ordinary family B. his grandpa is strict with him C. he loves this lovely small town D. he had to do a lot of labor work 2.The author was often teased because _______ A. he grew up in a small town B. he was much taller than others C. he fought with people easily D. he didn’t want people to watch him 3.What was the author’s attitude towards being teased? A. He accepted the fact of being different and let it go. B. He felt angry failing to change others’ opinions. C. He felt hurt hearing people’s negative comments D. He hated people’s ignorance and jealousy. 4.Which of the following may best describe the theme of the passage? A. Everything comes to the man who waits. B. It is the first step that is troublesome. C. Speech is silver, silence is gold. D. Keep your head up.
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