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---Would you like tea or coffee? ---I don’t mind---_________ you’re making. A. However B. whatever C. whichever D. No matter
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---Do you know why Jeff resigned from the firm? ---He held out for higher wages, but was _____ in the end. A. put down B. broke down C. cut down D. turned down
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By and by, _____ go out to contact other people in person, more and more people tend to socialize with others via electronic devices. A. other than B. rather than C. more than D. less than
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At first, I didn’t know what______ Facebook was, and now I do know what it is. I have to say, it sounds like ____huge waste of time. A./, the B./,a C.the, a D.a, the
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A good “teammate” doesn’t ___ make a good partner. Those who put their partners in this category were most ____ to describe their relationship as slightly unhappy. A.necessarily, possibly B.likely, possibly C. necessarily,likely D.likely,likely
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Our patients____ faster recoveries and greater pain than patients undergoing open neck and back surgery. And they’re up and _____ around within a few hours of surgery. A.firgure walk B.average walking C.calculate walked D.make walking
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Throughout the world, the majority of the employers are planning to cut down on wages_______ the economic crisis. A. with regard to B. in defense of C. by means of D. in reaction to
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What if you _____ to send an essay with your application? Would you have been rejected? A. forget B. would forget C. had forgotten D. should forget
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So absorbed in his work ____________that not a sound ___________. A. was the president; did she dare to make B. was the president; dared she to make C. the president was; she dared make D. the president was; she did dare to make
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________, I believe, and you will find him very outgoing. A. Having a talk with Tom B. Given a talk with Tom C. One talk with Tom D. If you have a talk with Tom
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Whether you like it or not, we live in a particular community_______ exchanging presents is an important part of communication. A. which B.that C.when D.where
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—To get a slim figure, Fanny has tried many ways, but in vain. ---So now she is reduced______anything for supper. A. to not eating B.not to eat C. not to eating D. to not eat
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A British official said that_____ this impractical policy could be changed , the future for Britain was indeed dark. A．unless B. when C.if D.until
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---Hi, Dave. This is Helen speaking! ---Hi, what a coincidence! I _____ about you. A. was just thinking B. just thought C. have just thought D. would just think
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--- Sorry, it's already 6 o’clock. I have to be off for an appointment. ---OK. ________. A. It couldn’t be better B. You really have me there C. Let’s call it a day D. Take your time
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In a world where comparisons happen non-stop, it is difficult to look outside yourself and to ever be 36 with who you are. There’s always someone who’s a bit 37 . The only solution is to reach 38 and measure against what Warren Buffett calls your own inner yardstick. There is no more 39 measure for comparison than who your were yesterday, last week or last decade, when you were at your 40 . Nothing useful ever comes from comparison to others. Either you see yourself as better than someone and you get 41 , or you see someone else as better than you and you feel like all your hard work is for 42 . It is a fool’s game. Not one of us is exactly 43 . The only direct and honest comparison is 44 yourself. Everything else is apples to oranges. My opinion is that you are only 45 to compare yourself to someone else if their life 46 is the same as your own. Good luck finding that 47 . And one thing is for sure. No matter how hard you work and how dedicated you are, there will always be someone who can run a little faster, jump a little higher, score a little better or look a little nicer in a swimsuit. And if there’s not, you can 48 someone is coming up fast 49 you. So how can you always win in life? Become your best 50 . Having an image of your most recent past limits is the perfect thing to 51 you to the next level. If you ran 7 flights of stairs yesterday, then do 8 today. Who 52 if the guy next to you did 15? It doesn’t make a bit of 53 . You are a more 54 person today than you were yesterday. Your own 55 is all you need. 1.A. patient B. strict C. content D. concerned 2.A. stronger B. better C. lazier D. wiser 3.A. inside B. out C. for D. up 4.A. accurate B. useful C. careful D. powerful 5.A. end B. best C. convenience D. side 6.A. satisfied B. busy C. inspired D. lazy 7.A. nothing B. fun C. sure D. success 8.A. equal B. unique C. alike D. common 9.A. within B. by C. for D. of 10.A. instructed B. allowed C. directed D. suggested 11.A. situation B. position C. occasion D. accommodation 12.A. game B. match C. friend D. enemy 13.A. conclude B. bet C. announce D. declare 14.A. before B. beside C. below D. behind 15.A. assistant B. competitor C. coach D. teacher 16.A. contribute B. expose C. push D. devote 17.A. cares B. says C. wonders D. asks 18.A. effort B. sense C. difference D. change 19.A. successful B. happy C. lucky D. fit 20.A. benefit B. progress C. habit D. result
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Among the more colorful characters of Leadville’s golden age were H. A. W. Tabor and his wife, Elizabeth McCourt, better known as “Baby Doe”. Their history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old West. Horace Austin Warner Tabor was a school teacher in Vermont. Then he moved west to the small Colorado mining camp known as California Gulch, which he later renamed Leadville when he became its leading citizen. “Great deposits of lead are sure to be found here.” he said. As it turned out, it was silver, not lead, that was to make Leadville’s fortune and wealth. Tabor knew little about mining himself, so he opened a general store, which sold everything from boots to salt, flour, and tobacco. It was his custom to “grubstake” prospective miners, in other words, to supply them with food and supplies, or “grub”, while they looked for ore（矿石）, in return for which he would get a share in the mine if one was discovered. He did this for a number of years, but no one that he aided ever found anything of value. Finally one day in the year 1878, so the story goes, two miners came in and asked for “grub”. Tabor had decided to quit supplying it because he had lost too much money that way. These were persistent, however, and Tabor was too busy to argue with them. “Oh help yourself. One more time won’t make any difference,” He said and went on selling shoes and hats to other customers. The two miners took $17 worth of supplies, in return for which they gave Tabor a one-third interest in their findings. They picked a barren place on the mountain side and began to dig. After nine days they struck a rich vein of silver. Tabor bought the shares of the other two men, and so the mine belonged to him alone. This mine, known as the “Pittsburgh Mine,” made $1,300,000 for Tabor in return for his $17 investment. Later Tabor bought the Matchless Mine on another barren hillside just outside the town for $117,000. This turned out to be even more fabulous than the Pittsburgh, yielding $35,000 worth of silver per day at one time. Leadville grew. Tabor became its first mayor, and later became lieutenant governor of the state.
1.Leadville got its name for the following reasons EXCEPT that A.Tabor became its leading citizen. B.great deposits of lead is expected to be found there. C.it could bring good fortune to Tabor D.it was renamed 2.The underlined word “grubstake” in Paragraph 3 means A.to supply miners with food and supplies B.to open a general stores C.to do one's contribution to the development of the mine D.to supply miners with food and supplies and in return get a share in the mine, if one was discovered 3.We can infer that Tabor’s life career is. A.purely lucky B.based on his managing theory of “grubstake’ C.through the help from his wife D.because he planned well and accomplished targets step by step 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Tabor’s Life. B．A legend of the Old West C．Lead Makes Leadville’s Fortune D．The Best Investment
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Pupils remember more and behave better when 3D images are used in lessons, research suggests. They are quicker to learn and absorb new concepts, and display higher levels of concentration. Professor Anne Bamford, of the University of the Arts, London, studied the effectiveness of 3D content in 15 schools across seven countries, including the UK. Pupils in 3D classes could remember more than those in the 2D classes after four weeks, improving test scores by an average 17 percent compared with eight percent for 2D lessons. They gave more detailed answers to the tasks and were more likely to think in 3D, using hand gestures and mime (模仿动作) to answer the test questions successfully. The teachers commented that the pupils in the 3D groups had deeper understanding, increased attention span, more motivation and higher engagement in the lessons.
Children are used to 3D with the rise of computer games that use the technology—90 percent of those in the study had seen a 3D film. Schools would need 3D-enabled projectors（投影仪）, laptops with good picture capabilities, 3D software and glasses for children to introduce animations (动作) into classrooms. But Danny Nicholson, an educationist, said the technology would be impractical to use in schools and could be costly. He said, “While I think the idea of 3D technology is very interesting, I worry that 3D is a bit of an expensive gimmick (小玩意儿). There are a few cases where a true 3D image might help, but most of the time, good 2D models that can be moved , would be just so effective.” In Colorado, the US, one school district is already in the process of having 1,000 3D projectors fixed in classrooms. And the University of Caledonia, which carries out scientific research into the Lake Tabon Basin, has used 3D presentations with Grade Six pupils. Those who watched the 3D presentations were more engaged and reported a general increase in their interest in science compared with students who watched the 2D version. 1.Danny Nicholson tends to think that . A. many pupils prefer 2D models B. 3D is a bit expensive for some schools C. true 3D images would not help in classes D. 3D technology has a bright future in classes 2.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. 3D classes will soon be given in one school district in Colorado. B. Teachers will use the 3D technology through specific training. C. Many pupils are now more interested in science than before. D. 3D technology will replace 2D models in the future. 3.What is the text mainly about? A. 2D models are always more effective than 3D images. B. The differences between 3D and 2D images. C. How schools can make full use of 3D technology. D. Pupils behave better when 3D images are used in classes.
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Located in the middle of the northern lights belt, Tromso can offer some of the highest levels of northern lights activity on earth. Perhaps Tromso is the world's best place for a Northern Lights Tour. DESTINATION Troms county, Norway. PRICE $450 per person WHEN 2th September until 31st March. PICK-UP Each evening at 6 PM pitside your hotel. DROP-OFF Earliest at 12 AM. When we have a sighting we often stay out later, at no extra cost. SIZE OF GROUP Maximum 8 participants is recommended and normal, but not absolute. A small group allows more freedom in terms of chasing the northern lights. INCLUDED - Transportation each day in a comfortable car - A meal each day - All necessary equipment such as snowshoes, flashlight, water-filled bottle, woolen underwear, a war, hat, warm shoes, warm stockings, and reindeer skin to lie on, if needed. - A guide who will do anything necessary to find the northern lights. EXCITING CHASE A Northern Lights Holiday means an intense and exciting chase – to the coast or deep into the wild, perhaps even to the Finnish border. Each day on a Northern Lights Tour we contact meteorologists shortly before departure to get accurate information. In order to find out where we will have best chances to see the northern lights. WE GUARANTEE A GREAT TRIP The northern lights are unpredictable, but we guarantee that we will do everything to find it. Patience is a keyword on Northern Lights Tour. ECO-TOURISM We offer ecologically sustainable and responsible tours. Travelling in small groups is an essential part of the ecotourism concept, as small groups have lesser impact on nature and will not disturb the wildlife unnecessarily. 1.A small group is preferred for the following reasons EXCEPT that A.a small group is free to run after the northern lights B.a small group has less effect on nature C.a small group can save the travel cost D.a small group will not disturb wildlife 2.The underlined word“it”refers to “ ” A.the northern lights tour B.patience C.equipment D.the northern light 3.We can infer that A.if tourists stay out late,they have to pay more B.every tourist group is not sure to see the northern lights C. every tourist group get the money back if they don’t see the northern lights D. the northern lights can be seen every day from 20th September to 31st March 4.The passage is most likely to be taken from a(n) A.advertisement B.news report C.science textbook D.tourist brochure
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In the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well． First, let's talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, is that a mobile number corresponds to a person, while a landline goes to a place. If you call my mobile, you get me. If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it． This has several implications（含义）. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now，however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer “see you there at 8”，but "text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are." Texting changes people as well. In their paper, “Insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging", two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers” and the “texters”－those who prefer voice to text messages and those who prefer text to voice. They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well． Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out other people. Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera- phones intrude（侵入）on people's privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn't worry so much. After all, it is good to talk. 1.According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effects are mostly likely to be seen on A. talkers B. the “speakeasy” C. the “spacemaker" D. texters 2. We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are A. quite revealing B. well written C. unacceptable by others D. shocking to others 3.According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile? A. Talkers. B. The“speakeasy” C. The “spacemaker”. D. Texters. 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A.The SMS Effect B.Cultural implications of Mobile Phone Use C.Changes in the Use of the Mobile D.Body Language and the Mobile Phone
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Scientists, doctors and mental health professionals have been studying the connection between colors and mood for years. Many now believe that colors can not only bring about emotional reactions, but can also correct mood. Colors behave in three basic ways: active, passive and neutral (中和的). Active colors are warm colors, including yellow, orange and red. These colors bring confidence. Warm colors can also bring cheerful attitudes. Yellows and golden colors work well in offices, kitchens and study areas. Reds heat up a room. Passive colors or cool colors make people calm, quiet and satisfied. Bedrooms, private areas and bathrooms are great places for blues and greens. Beige, gray and white are thought of as neutral colors. They help to put the focus on other colors or serve to tone down colors that might otherwise be overpowering on their own. You can easily change the look or feel of a room by making good use of different colors. Mixing and matching colors is an excellent way to balance color and emotion, and provide a welcoming feel for guests. To create a feeling of warmth and comfort in a room, use bright, warm colors like yellow, orange and red. These colors are good choices for rooms that appear cool due to limited sunlight. Yellow adds cheerfulness to dull rooms. You can add yellows to rooms which are not closely related to happy thoughts, such as kitchens and laundry room. In rooms where there's plenty of sunshine, cool colors can provide a calming environment. Sage greens and sky blues are perfect for bedrooms, playrooms and activity areas. Neutral colors, such as pale gray, white and beige, send a peaceful message to your brain. It's not a coincidence that most doctor's offices, coffee shops and mental health centers are decorated in neutrals. To make your wall color choices better, pick out furniture that will provide a visual contrast. Cool colors make a room seem larger than it is and warm colors make rooms feel smaller. Title: The 1. ____________ between colors and mood
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下面这幅照片展现了志愿者慈善义卖活动（Charity Bazaar）的情景。请根据你对照片的理解用英语写一篇短文。你的短文应该包括以下内容：
1．简述照片内容，如情景、人物、动作等等； 2．结合自身实际，谈谈你的感想； 3．举例说明你能为公益事业做点什么，并陈述原因。 Your help will make a difference! 注意： 1．可参照图片下面的文字及文章开头所给提示，作必要的发挥想象。 2．词数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。 3．作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。 Volunteers in high schools help our society in many ways. They devote their time and effort to help people in need.
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