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—Do you mind if I shut down the radio? —_____. The good news will be on the air in a few minutes. A.Of course not B. I’m afraid I do C. why not D. Yes, just go ahead
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After running for such _____ long time, everyone was out of _____ breath. A. 不填; 不填 B. 不填; the C. a; the D. a; 不填
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There is gas _______ somewhere; can you smell it? A. suffering B. retiring C. escaping D. dropping
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Since Mr. Evans took over the firm last month, he _____ to the busy schedule. A. adapted B. has adapted C. had adapted D. adapts
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Since time is limited, let’s cut _____ the unimportant details. A. off B. away C. up D. out
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The first week of university is an exciting time _______ freshmen familiarize themselves with their college and make new friends. A. that B. when C. what D. on which
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The convenient media give people the chance to have the information we look forward_____ to them quickly and cheaply. A.to deliver B. deliver C. to delivering D. to delivered
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—Tom, why didn’t you go to work today? —Oh, the manager said he no longer wanted to see me again; _____, I was fired. A.above all B. after all C. in other words D. in some way
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So______that many parents are too worried to let their children travel alone at the beginning of the new term. A. is the distance great B. great the distance is C. the distance is great D. great is the distance
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Famous physicists from all over the world came to the US to ______the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s birth. A. congratulate B. celebrate C. applaud D.participate
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When the clock ________ 11, I was about to leave for the supermarket. A. knocked B. hit C. beat D. struck
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Do you prefer_____when your boss takes an interest in your personal life? A. this B.不填 C. that D. it
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These chairs may look good, but they’re very un-comfortable _____. A. to sit on B. to be sat on C. sit on D. sitting on
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He ________ the exam, but he was too careless. A. could have passed B. couldn’t have passed C. must have passed D. may have passed
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Nothing could be done, he_____ absent. A. was B. being C. to be D. be
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My mother always says that I’m born to dance ballet．But that September when I was in a ballet 36 and went to do a turn，something just happened. I heard it and I surely 37 it．I went right to a doctor and got an MRI，which 38 a lot of damage to my knee——a(n) 39 injury for a dancer．I had to have a(n) 40 . Everything had been going so well and now I had this huge injury．Dance was my life，but 41，I wasn’t going to be able to do it for a year or possibly never again． My dad was really a big inspiration for me. He was 42 a battle against cancer at that time．He showed me how to make it through a 43 situation．I thought that if he could do that，I could handle this，too． 44 my operation，I had great difficulty walking，but I knew that if I really worked hard，my injury would 45 ． Several months later, I definitely wasn't at my strongest，but I could 46 a class. The dancing I did was basic 47 that my knee could handle． Once we started practicing in the fall，I was beginning to feel like myself again．One day，I 48 the schedule and my name was next to Eliot Feld．I thought it must be a(n) 49 because he is very famous in the ballet world．But it wasn’t．He 50 me and taught me a lot of things．At l8，I had a solo performance! It was a big 51 ．I was so excited and felt like a real ballerina．After the 52 ，Eliot said，“You know, you have a gift—and you are also made of 53 ．"That，coming from him，was the 54 compliment(赞美)I have ever received．I’d like to think that 55 my injury made me strong． 1.A．school B．class C．team D．play 2.A．felt B．accepted C．broke D．touched 3.A．pointed B．said C．showed D．read 4.A．necessary B．important C．practical D．deadly 5.A．operation B．cry C．holiday D．test 6.A．all of a sudden B．in time C．at present D．once in a while 7.A．leading B．losing C．fighting D．inventing 8.A．wonderful B．difficult C．positive D．heavy 9.A． At B．During C．After D．Over 10.A．move B．go C．die D． heal 11.A．take up B．get through C．break into D．set out 12.A．damages B．activities C．moves D．breathes 13.A．stole B．checked C．faced D．borrowed 14.A．problem B．opportunity C．mistake D．task 15.A．held B．obeyed C．received D．encouraged 16.A．success B．secret C．surprise D．position 17.A．performance B．speech C．competition D．match 18.A．mud B．wood C．steel D．gold 19.A．simplest B．greatest C．deepest D．smartest 20.A．turning to B．1etting out C．setting up D．dealing with
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Taking exams in a large group setting can be stressful for students and for the staff members who are watching over them. When classrooms are crowded and desks are close together, cheating might be tempting. One university in Thailand came up with an anti-cheating hat that makes it almost impossible for students to see other students’ papers. A photo of the students wearing the anti-cheating hats made its way to the internet, and the university was criticized for making students wear those ridiculous looking homemade hats. The hats were made by stapling two pieces of paper onto a headband, one to each side of the head. After being criticized, senior academic staff at Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand, released a statement saying that the hats idea came from students. They said that in a bid to prevent cheating they asked the students for ideas on how to prevent cheating in the upcoming exam, which was being taken by almost one hundred students. Students came up with different ideas, then the paper hat idea was selected by them as the most fit. The university claims that no-one was forced to use the hat, but they all chose to do so. “When wearing the hat during the exam, students felt more relaxed,” Nattadon Rungruangkitkrai, a lecturer at the university said.“It was not meant to indicate that Kasetsart students often cheat on exams. I apologize if the photo makes other people look at my students in a negative way,’ Rungruangkitkrai added. 1.Why was the university criticized on the Internet? A．The homemade anti-cheating hat looked too simple. B．Wearing the anti-cheating hat made students look ridiculous. C．Wearing the anti-cheating hats couldn’t prevent students from cheating in the exam. D．The university forced students to wear the anti-cheating hat. 2.What’s most of the Kasetsart University students’ attitude towards the cheating hat? A. skeptical B. supportive C. objective D. negative 3.It can be inferred from the passage that_______. A. It’s useless wearing the anti-cheating hat in the exam. B. Kasetsart students are often caught cheating in the exam. C. Wearing the anti-cheating hat is effective in some degree. D. Some students are forced to wear the anti-cheating hat.
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In the hit film The bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman meet in hospital in California after they have been diagnosed with cancer. Between them they cook up a “bucket list” ------ a to-do list of all they want to do before they kick the bucket. The movie makes you wonder what would be on your bucket list. So let’s pack up some and see what it would cost to go out and have a little fun. THE PYRAMIDS, GIZA, EGYPT On to the pyramids, surely on anyone’s bucket list. Exotik Tours can take you there on a variety of trips, including their popular Egypt Express which includes three nights in Cairo and a three-night Nile Cruise (乘船游览). From $1,384, including four-and five-star accommodation, 12 meals and a ton of sightseeing. www.exotiktours.com 416-646-3347 TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA One of the world’s most fascinating images, India’s Taj Mahal makes even Nicholson and Freeman look calm. Toronto’s Goway Travel has many suggestions for India, including a three-day independent visit to Agra. Stay at the attractive Oberoi AmarVilas overlooking the Taj. Include two breakfasts, touring and airport transfer from $1,420. www.gowaytravel.com 416-322-1034 THE GREAT WALL, CHINA If the Great Wall of China is on your bucket list, check into Tour East Holiday’s four-day Amazing Beijing Tour for $580 per person, four-star accommodation, sightseeing including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, breakfasts and two lunches, transportation and guide. www.toureastholidays.com 416-929-0888 THE HIMALAYAS, NEPAL And on to the Himalayas. Talk about something truly majestic (壮丽的). See the top of the world on GAP Adventures’ Everest Adventure tour, a 15-day exploration including Everest Base Camp, teahouse lodge stays, and walking through Sherpa villages. Incredibly affordable at just $665 plus local payment of $250. GAP Adventures warns that this is a physically demanding trip. www.gapadventures.com 416-260-0999 1.The underlined phrase “kick the bucket” in Paragraph 1 means ____. A. come to life B. play a game C. list interesting places D. pass away 2.According to the passage, where can you enjoy a view of the whole Taj Mahal? A. In Sherpa village. B. Near the Forbidden City C. At Oberoi AmarVilas D. Through Egypt Express 3.If you take on the Everest Adventure tour, you should be aware that ____. A. it is a tiring trip B. the sights may not be so good. C. you may not be used to the food there D. it is an expensive trip 4.Which of the following websites may offer you more information about Agra? A. www.exotiktours.com B. www.gowaytravel.com C. www.gapadventures.com D. www.toureastholidays.com
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Chinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday. The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in its 111-year history. Informed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was “overjoyed and scared”. Born in 1955 to parents who were farmers, Mo Yan — a pen name for Guan Moye, grew up in Gaomi, Shandong province in eastern China. At the age of 12, he left school to work, first in agriculture, later in a factory. In 1976 he joined the army and during this time began to study literature and writing. He published his first book in 1981, but found literary success in 1987 with Hong Gaoliang Jiazu, which was successfully filmed in the same year, directed by famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. In his writing, Mo Yan draws on his youthful experiences and on settings in the province of his birth and his works show the life of Chinese people as well as the country’s unique culture and folk customs. Mo Yan is known as a productive writer. In addition to his novels, he has published many short stories and essays on various topics. Despite his social criticism, he is seen in his homeland as one of the most famous contemporary authors. Dozens of his works have been translated into English, French, Japanese and many other languages. The awarding ceremony has been held on December 10. The winner has won a medal, a personal diploma and a cash award of about $1 million. 1.How did Mo Yan feel when he was told about the news? A. Excited and proud. B. Worried and cautious C. Uncertain and shocked. D. Happy and surprised 2.One of Mo Yan’s characteristics of writing is that he ________. A. focuses on social problems in the country B. writes about topics he is familiar with C. describes his characters in a unique way D. explains difficult matters in simple words 3.What’s the best title for this passage? A. Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature B. An Introduction to Nobel Prize C. How Mo Yan Gets Nobel Prize D. A World Famous Writer, Mo Yan
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It was reported last week that developers could take photos from Apple mobile and Google Android devices without the phone owners knowing that the images were being taken. In Apple’s case, developers can also obtain the location information for each photo. Senator(参议员) Charles Schumer said in a telephone interview that his office had spoken with officials at both Apple and Google on Monday. “We asked them if they could find a way on their own to prevent Apple from having access to private information,” Mr. Schumer said. “They were friendly and open to the idea that this ought to be changed.” On Sunday, Mr. Schumer said that he planned to send a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking the agency to investigate Apple and Google after the privacy concerns came to light. Claudia Bourne Farrell, an F.T.C. spokeswoman, said the agency had received the letter but she could not comment further. “It worries people to think that one’s personal photos, address book, and who knows what else can be obtained and even posted online without permission,” Mr. Schumer wrote in his letter to the F.T.C. “If the technology exists to open the door to this kind of privacy invasion, then surely technology exists to close it, and that’s exactly what must happen.” Mr. Schumer said if Apple and Google could not come to an agreement to fix the problem, then he would be forced to take the issue further. He said other companies had been willing to work with his office to fix issues. “I’m optimistic that we can get this changed without any regulation,” he said. “If it’s not changed, then we’ll turn to the F.T.C., and if that doesn’t work then we’ll consider legislative approach.” The F.T.C. has warned companies to try to be more vigilant(警醒的) in their efforts to protect consumers when it comes to privacy. 1.The senators spoke with officials at both Apple and Google___________. A. to urge them not to invade consumers’ privacy. B. to discuss whether it is illegal to have access to private information. C. to stop them from developing the technology of taking photos. D. to keep them from obtaining the location information for each photo. 2.Which of the following statements is true? A. Privacy invasion from Apple has existed for a long time. B. Mr. Schumer takes the privacy concerns caused by Apple and Google seriously. C. Privacy invasion from Google has existed for a long time. D. Apple and Google have decided to make a change. 3.Mr. Schumer’s letter to the F.T.C. mainly shows that the technology to open the door to privacy invasion___________. A. causes privacy invasion to happen frequently. B. can be used if permitted. C. causes people to worry about the safety of their personal information . D. causes personal information to be posted online without permission. 4.If the privacy concerns can’t be solved with the help of the F.T.C., ___________. A. The senators will force the companies not to invade privacy. B. The companies will be closed. C. The companies will be fined. D. The senators will turn to legislation. 5.Where can we read about the passage? A. In a newspaper. B. In a magazine C. In a science report. D. In a textbook.
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根据对话情景和内容，从对话后的选项中选出能入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Americans use the term “college students” to mean students either in colleges or universities. Not only that, Americans almost never say “going off to university” or “when I was in university. ”That sounds British. 1. College, university: what’s the difference? 2. . Both offer undergraduate degrees in the arts and sciences, for example. And both can help prepare young people to earn a living. But many colleges do not offer graduate studies. Another difference is that universities are generally bigger. 3. Another place of higher education, especially in technical areas, is an institute, like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Yet even an institute of technology can offer a wide choice of programs and activities. Modern universities developed from those of Europe in the Middle Ages. The word “university” came from the Latin universities, describing a group of people organized for a common purpose. 4. . In England, colleges were formed to provide students with places to live. Usually each group was studying the same thing. So college came to mean an area of study. The first American universities divided their studies into a number of areas and called each one a college. This is still true. 5. . For example, Harvard College is the undergraduate part of Harvard University. Programs in higher learning can also be called schools, like a school of engineering or a medical school within a college or university. You know, learning all these terms is an education in itself. A. A college can also be a part of a university. B. There are more universities than colleges in the USA. C. They offer more programs and do more research. D. “College” came from collegium, a Latin word with a similar meaning. E. Universities and colleges offer students different opportunities. F. Instead, they say “going off to college” and “when I was in college.” G. Colleges and universities have many things in common.
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假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号∧，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线＼划掉。 修改：在错词下面划一横线，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。 Patience is of great importance in our daily life. Once I waited a bus to come at a stop. 30 minutes past, but no bus came. Both upset and annoyed, I decided to walk on feet. But no sooner had I left when the bus arrived. I thought if I had waited for one more minute, I would have caught it. If I chose to take a next bus, I would have to wait for other 30 minutes. Only then do I realize my problem. Being impatient will possible waste all the effort that we have put it in. Now whenever I am close to lose my patience, I’ll think of this experience.
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高考越来越近了，很多高考生家长都为孩子请来高考保姆（nurse），学校挂高考倒计时牌，每天上午、下午第一节课前，由老师带领全班学生喊口号……对于家长和学校的这些做法人们褒贬不一。 请根据以上说明、写作要点和写作要求，为校刊“英语角”版面写一篇短文。 写作要点： 1．赞成者观点； 2．反对者观点； 3．自己的观点。 写作要求： 1．短文词数不少于100； 2．开头部分已写好，不计入总词数； 3．可根据情况增减细节，详略得当； 4．不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。 参考词汇：倒计时牌countdown board 口号slogan With less than 60 days before the College Entrance Examinations, _________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
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