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President Obama called Mandela____“personal hero” while he was on____visit to South Africa in July, 2013. A. a; a B. the; the C. the; a D. a; the
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It’s a great _______ for a person to be able to speak fluent English when he is seeking a job. A. chance B. benefit C. advantage D. fortune
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The book tells stories of the flooding brought by Typhoon Fitow through the eyes of those_____lives were affected. A. whose B. who C. which D. that
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It’s so nice to hear from her. ______, we last met more than thirty years ago. A. What’s more B. That’s to say C. In other words D. Believe it or not
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I’m familiar with you because your name ____ in our yesterday’s conversation many times. A. talked about B. referred to C. came up D. pointed out
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Thank you for your beautiful scarf. That’s______ what I need in such a cold winter. A. exactly B. finally C. luckily D. honestly
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I turned over the chinese vase by accident while I cleaned the desk and now it is _________. A. in turn B. in pieces C. in ruins D. in trouble
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Though buried in the ruins for about 70 hours after the earthquake, with great luck, the man managed to______. A. recover B. exist C. survive D. rescue
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On Oct. 29, the famous Chinese pianist Lang Lang was named as United Nations Messenger of Peace, ________ means he will help promote(促进) global education. A. which B. what C. that D. It
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You will never guess ______ when she found herself ranked first in the competition. A. how she was excited B. how excited she was C. she was how excited D. how excited was she
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His_______ was so strong that I couldn’t understand a word he was saying. A. noise B. voice C. accent D. sound
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I have_______ my husband again and again not to smoke, but he won’t listen. A. persuaded B. advised C. suggested D. mentioned
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More than 100 students in that school_________ abroad for further study so far. A. are sent B. were sent C. had been sent D. have been sent
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_______ is no doubt that the world is being smaller, due to the technological advances made by the computer. A. It B. There C. That D. This
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–Thank you for picking me up from the supermarket! – _________. A. With pleasure B. None of your business C. There’s nothing in it D. Think nothing of it
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A strong wind was blowing hard, thunder could be heard, and lightning flashed the dark sky. Rain was pouring down；it looked heaven had been broken open. Gleams of light(微弱的闪光) appeared from of faraway houses, shining like jewels in all the dark. A woman dressed in rags(衣衫褴褛) and trembling with cold was on a lonely road, while the merciless rain was her without stop. She knocked at a door, and a answered it. She begged him to let her stay a while . The boy let her into the sitting room and leave her sitting by the fire. The woman appeared old and tired under the bright electric light, she was only in her early thirties. She sat for a moment, and then her eyes began to look about the . When her eyes rested on the picture of a young man, she up, looking thunderstruck. Just then, the boy came with his . The man at once recognized the woman as his wife. They had touch with each other during the war, he thought he had lost her forever. words needed to be spoken. They ran into each other’s arms the boy stared at them，puzzled. The storm was over and the sky cleared. Feeling very , the couple stood face to face with their child between them, watching the rain as it gradually . 1.A. into B. below C. across D. through 2.A. only if B. as if C. what if D. even if 3.A. doors B. roofs C. walls D. windows 4.A. poor B. pretty C. ugly D. rich 5.A. crying B. wandering C. struggling D. wondering 6.A. striking B. beating C. hitting D. flowing 7.A. boy B. girl C. man D. woman 8.A. near B. out C. outside D. inside 9.A. first B. then C. now D. last 10.A. because B. so C. though D. However 11.A. still B. thirsty C. hungry D. straight 12.A. picture B. fire C. room D. house 13.A. looked B. came C. picked D. stood 14.A. brother B. father C. sister D. mother 15.A. made B. got C. kept D. lost 16.A. who B. which C. but D. and 17.A. Some B. Not C. No D. Many 18.A. while B. as C. when D. since 19.A. happy B. disappointed C. sorry D. calm 20.A. began B. stopped C. ended D. finished
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I arrived late one night on a business trip, so I decided to have dinner in the hotel I stayed in. As I was finishing my meal, an elderly couple came in. They were holding hands and had lovely smiles on their faces. They sat three tables from me. I was amazed at the love they showed for each other. It stuck me because it was shortly after ending a 20-year marriage and I still had pain in my heart. My waiter was also their waiter. As I paid my bill, I asked what their bill was. He told me, and I gave him $40 to pay their bill. He asked if I knew them and I told him “No, I just wanted to repay them for the love that they were showing to each other,” and then I left. The next day I entered the restaurant again. After I had been seated, the waiter who served me the night before told me that the strangest thing happened after I left the restaurant. When the elderly couple went to pay for their meal, they were told that it had been paid. The waiter just told them what I said. They were amazed. They looked around, asked for the bill of two young couples who were seated together, paid their bill and left. I smiled and ordered my meal. About 45 minutes later, I finished my meal and was about to head out, but my waiter was nowhere to be found. I explained to the hostess that I needed to pay for my meal and hurry to the airport. She smiled and explained that I would not have to pay, because she felt she should pay for my bill because of the joy brought to the faces of the elderly couple and the amazement of the young couples. When I told her that they didn’t have to do that, she said with a smile “Love creates Love.” 1.From the first paragraph we know the writer must feel __________. A. pleased B. worried C. sad D. nervous 2.The elderly couple paid the bill of the two young couples because they __________. A. knew the two young couples B. were happy to pass the love they got C. were always ready to help poor people D. wanted to invite the young people to the meal 3.The writer’s purpose of writing the passage is to __________. A. suggest true love never dies B. share an interesting experience C. encourage us to help people in need D. prove a show of love really makes a difference
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Siri. The intelligent assistant that helps you get
things done. All you have to do is ask. Now you can use your voice to use your iPhone 4S. Just talk to Siri as you would to a person: “Do I need an umbrella?” or “Where’s the closest ATM?” Siri not only understands what you say, it knows what you mean. It figures out the right apps to use to find the right answer. Then, just like a personal assistant, it answers you. Siri makes phone calls, sends messages, schedules meetings, sets reminders, and more. How much more? Just ask, and Siri tells you that, too. Dual-core A5 chip: the most powerful iPhone
ever. Two cores in the A5 chip provide up to two times more power and up to seven times faster graphics. And you’ll feel the effects. iPhone 4S is quick and responsive, which makes all the difference when you’re launching apps, surfing the web, gaming, an doing just about everything. And no matter what you’re doing, you can keep on doing it. Because the A5 chip is so power-efficient, iPhone 4S has outstanding battery life. FaceTime. It’s even better face-to-face. FaceTime of iPhone 4S lets you hear a voice and see the face that goes with it—iPhone to iPhone, iPad 2, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi. So no matter where they are, no matter where you are, you’ll always be there. Making a FaceTime call is just as easy as making a phone call. And it’s even easier with Siri. Just tell Siri “FaceTime with Mom” and you show up, smile and wave hello. You’ll never miss a big event, an important meeting or a good laugh. And who wouldn’t be happy to see your face? 1.The passage is mainly about __________. A. how to use iPhone 4S B. some models of iPhone 4S C. some special uses of iPhone 4S D. how to understand some pictures 2.What is special about Siri? A. It can take photos. B. It can make videos. C. It can write messages. D. It can answer questions. 3.Which of the following helps iPhone 4S to perform fast? A. 4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about FaceTime? A. It can be used together with Siri. B. It allows you to see the other person’s face. C. It allows you to hear the other person’s voice. D. It can only be used between iPhone and iPhone.
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There is no question that fewer teenagers are on the roads in the US. In 1978, 50% of 16-year-olds had got their first driving licence. In 2008, according to the US Transportation Department, it was just 30%. The number of those aged 19 and under with driving licences has also been declining since 1978, when 11, 989, 000 had licence. In 2010, it was 9, 932, 441, or 4.1% of American drivers. In the UK, 683, 273 teenagers have driving licences- just 1.85% of total licence holders, according to Department of Transport figures from September 2010. But the decline in the US may have more to do with tougher tests and the introduction of the new rule in many states, which force drivers aged under 16 to be with licensed drivers of 21 years and older when driving. In recent years, the annual number of journeys being made by American drivers of all ages has declined clearly for the first time ever. Car use began falling in 2007, when average petrol prices almost doubled to $4.12 a gallon, and the economy became worse. But there are signs that it is getting back to normal and American remains a country on wheels. It has a higher number of cars per head of population than any other country in the world. “Cars will always be a popular means of transportation in America. You have to take into consideration some places don’t have access to public transportation. Cars are the only way some people can get around,” says Kristin Nevels. This makes driving necessary in some rural states, where about twice as many teenagers are on the road than in big cities. 1.The underlined word “declining” in the second paragraph most probably means “__________”. A. rising B. dropping C. improving D. holding 2.In recent years cars are used less than before mainly because of __________. A. traffic jams B. harder tests C. expensive petrol D. worst economy 3.We can learn from the last paragraph that Kristin Nevels __________. A. doubts the popularity of the car use in the future. B. thinks American people can not live without cars. C. holds confident attitude to the cars’ future in America. D. believes America should build up its public transportation. 4.What can be inferred from the text? A. The UK has more teenager drivers than the US. B. A 15-year-old boy cannot drive alone in the US. C. The US has very developed bus transportation system. D. Big cities have more teenager drivers than rural areas in the US.
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Jerry Morris died on 28 October 2009. He was 99 years old. You have probably never heard of him. He was a professor of public health. More than 50 years ago he produced one of the most famous epidemiological (流行病学) papers of the 20th century. His study showed that bus conductors were much less likely to die of heart disease than bus drivers. Why? Because the conductors spent their working day walking. It seems obvious now but in the middle of the last century doctors were puzzled by the rising numbers of people who got heart diseases. Jerry Morris found one of the main causes: a sedentary (久坐不动的) lifestyle. He started exercising for a few minutes each day and lived until his 100th year. If you wish to protect your heart, you have to do more than wander in the garden. The exercise needs to be reasonable. Jogging is not for everyone and a round trip to the gym takes a couple of hours, plus the monthly membership fee is only good value if you visit regularly. The answer is simple: walk. A half-hour purposeful walk five times a week will lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes and strokes. Older people sometimes feel they have left it too late. But it is never too late to start and there are no upper age limits. Start gently. Take your time: a 15-minute flat walk in the nearest park, four or five times a week. Within a month or so, you are already beginning to protect your heart. Build the walks up. When you can comfortably walk for half an hour in the park, go further: try following rivers and canals. Regular walkers have their own natural gymnasium. There is no membership fee, just some of the finest scenery in the world. Great Britain is the walker’s gym. When you have followed the rivers and canals, and are enjoying walking for a couple of hours, head for the coast. Once again, build it up slowly. When you are comfortable with long coastal walks, you can think of our national parks. 1.Jerry Morris is mentioned in the first paragraph mainly to __________. A. make his epidemiological message known to the public B. praise his research into ways of improving public health C. introduce the topic of doing exercise and keeping healthy D. give an example of a person who lives a healthy and long life 2.We can learn from the passage that __________. A. bus conductors are more likely to die of heart disease than bus drivers. B. doctors in the 1950s knew why heart diseases kept happening to people. C. walking is better than doing sports in a gym because it saves time and money. D. British people love walking because they have free gymnasium with finest scenery. 3.What suggestion does the writer give about walking? A. Parks are the best place for walking. B. Starters should not push themselves too hard. C. A two-quarter walk a day is suitable for starters. D. People of old age might not be fit enough to start walking. 4.What might be the best title for this passage? A. Long Life Comes from Walking B. Walking Helps Cure Heart Disease C. A Walk a Day Keeps the Doctors away D. An Hour’s Walk in Nature is Worth Two in the Gym
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根据短文内容，从A-F选项中选出能概括每段主题的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余项。 A. Be yourself. B. Be humorous. C. Have a big heart. D. Don’t try to be popular. E. Reduce your sense of your own value. F. Think of others more than yourself. Secrets of Being Popular To be honest, most people liked to be respected and admired by other people. These are some suggestions which can help you win popularity naturally: 1.__________ It is a big mistake try to be liked by all people. When you want to impress other people and please them, it is impossible to avoid insincere praise. This will impress people for a short time, but it can not be continued for a long time. You have to base friendship on being your natural self and avoid always trying to win other people’s respect and admiration. 2.__________ People appreciate those who are considerate of others. If you only talk about yourself and your achievements, people will try to avoid you. People naturally respect those who are willing to spend time listening to others. Only when we put other people’s needs before our own can we become well received by them. 3.__________ There is no need to pretend to be someone you are actually not. If you are satisfied with who you are, you will allow your natural qualities to be noticed by other people, and this is what will naturally attract them. All real happiness and success come from inside. Besides, people will like you only when you accept yourself. 4.__________ Learn to be generous and forgiving when you deal with other people. Forget their small mistakes, but appreciate their good points. If you go out of your way to appreciate the good qualities of others, then people will begin to like your generous spirit and be friendly with you. 5.__________ Some people try to impress people by appearing to be wise and talking all about their own achievements. But when you enlarge your sense of your own value, you only increase your popularity with yourself. If you really do good things, there is no need for you to make your wonderful performance known to the public yourself. Others will do it for you.
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The Amber Room was first designed as a palace for Frederick I. When first finished, it was in the f 1.style and was d 2.with gold and jewels. Then the next king of Prussia, Frederick William I, gave it to Peter the Great as a gift. In r 3., he was given a troop of soldiers. The room s 4.as a small reception hall at that time. After that, Catherine II, asked her artists to add more d 5.to the Amber Room, which made it one of the w 6.of the world. Later, the Amber Room b 7.to Katherine was missing and it was said to have been stolen by German Nazi. However, what happened to the Amber Room remains a m 8.. Recently, the Amber Room has been r 9.by the artists by studying old photos of the former one. It was made to c 10.the 300th birthday of the city of St Petersburg.
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下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在下面加上该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。 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。 This summer holiday, which I’m looking forward for, is coming. What great fun that it is to go fishing! Play football is one of my hobby. I can ride my bike, climb high mountains, and go swimming. Sometimes I can play chess with your grandfather. How interested my holiday will be! But my father was always afraid I might be hurt: drop from water, fall off a tree, hurt by a truck or something. But if I’m careless enough, how will these things happen? I must try best to persuade him.
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现在，许多中学生做作业时经常上网搜索答案，《21世纪报》就此话题展开征文比赛，请你根据以下表格内容写一篇英语文章，向报社投稿。
注意：1.内容应包括表格中列出的要点；可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2.词数100左右； 3.开头已经给出，不计入总词数。 Nowadays, many students often go on line to search for answers to their homework. _____________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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