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The most frightening words in the English language are, “Our computer is down.” You hear it more and more when you are on business. The other day I was at the airport waiting for a ticket to Washington and the girl in the ticket office said, “I’m sorry, I can’t sell you a ticket. Our computer is down.” “If your computer is down, just write me out a ticket.” “I can’t write you out a ticket. The computer is the only one allowed to do so.” I looked down on the computer and every passenger was just standing there drinking coffee and staring at the black screen. Then I asked her, “What do all you people do?” “We give the computer the information about your trip, and then it tells us whether you can fly with us or not.” “So when it goes down, you go down with it.” “That’s good, sir.” “How long will the computer be down?” I wanted to know. “I have no idea. Sometimes it’s down for 10 minutes, sometimes for two hours. There’s no way we can find out without asking the computer, and since it’s down it won’t answer us.” After the girl told me they had no backup(备用) computer, I said. “Let’s forget the computer. What about your planes? They’re still flying, aren’t they?” “I couldn’t tell without asking the computer.” “Maybe I could just go to the gate and ask the pilot if he’s flying to Washington, ” I suggested. “I wouldn’t know what gate to send you to. Even if the pilot was going to Washington, he couldn’t take you if you didn’t have a ticket.” “Is there any other airline flying to Washington within the next few hours?” “I wouldn’t know, ” she said, pointing at the dark screen. “Only ‘IT’ knows. ‘It’ can’t tell me.” By this time there were quite a few people standing in lines. The word soon spread to other travelers that the computer was down. Some people went white, some people started to cry and still others kicked their luggage. 1. The best title for the article is _______. A. When the Computer Is Down B. The Most Frightening Words C. The Computer of the Airport D. Asking the Computer 2. What could the girl in the ticket office do for the passengers without asking the computer? A. She could sell a ticket. B. She could write out a ticket. C. She could answer the passengers’ questions. D. She could do nothing. 3. Why do you think they had not a backup computer? A. Because it was easy down B. Because it was very expensive. C. Because it was not advanced enough. D. Because it was not as big as the main computer. 4. The last paragraph suggests that _______. A. a modern computer won’t be down. B. computers can take the place of humans C. sometimes a computer may bring suffering to people D. there will be great changes in computers
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This column is part of a series on websites that are useful for English language learning．Activities for ESL Students Includes various types of tests, exercises and puzzles designed to help people studying English as a second language （ESL）．The activities include grammar, vocabulary and idiom tests at easy, medium and difficult levels．The specially designed Chinese-English vocabulary tests can help Chinese memorize English words． http://a4esl．org/ Interesting Things for ESL Students Contains a comprehensive list of audio clips （听力剪辑） from the Special English programs of Voice of America （VOA）．The list covers news of all kinds on VOA．The listening and vocabulary exercises and the word list designed with the clips will help English learners improve listening ability and increase vocabulary． http://www．manythings．org/voa/ World-English This site provides a list of radio or TV channels offering English news clips．It includes the BBC radio program clips from England, CNN and ABC news clips from the US, and other news clips from other English-speaking countries．Click on the links and you will be taken to channels where you can listen to clips．This is a good way to practice listening． http://www．world-english．org/listening．html Listen to English Offers a large number of materials for English learners to practice listening．The materials include business English, English literature, history, movies, and politics．Students can improve their English while enjoying the beauty of the English of literature, songs, movies, and news in different countries． http://eleaston．corn/listen, html 1.If you want to test how well you are learning English, which website can you enter? A．http://a4esl．org/ B．http://www．manythings．org/voa/ C．http://www．world-english．org/listening．html D．http://eleaston．com/listen, html 2.According to this passage, you had better listen to clips of _______ programs to learn more English words． A．VOA B．BBC C．CNN D．ABC 3.How many of the four websites can you use to improve your English as well as to learn about recent news? A．One． B．Two． C．Three． D．Four．
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A federal agency on Tuesday called for a ban on all cellphone use by drivers --- the most far-reaching recommendation up to now — saying its decision was based on a decade of investigations into distraction-related (与分散注意力有关的) accidents, as well as growing concerns that powerful mobile devices are giving drivers even more reasons to look away from the road. As part of its recommendation, the National Transportation Safety Board is urging states to ban drivers from using hands-free devices, including wireless headsets. No state now has made laws to ban such activity, but the Board said that drivers faced serious risks from talking on wireless headsets, just as they do by taking a hand off the wheel to hold a phone to their ears. However, the concern was heightened by increasingly powerful phones that people can use to send e-mails, watch movies and play games. “Every year, new devices are being on sale.” she said. “People are attracted to update their Facebook page, to play music with cellphone, as if sitting at a desk. But they are driving a car.” The agency based its recommendation on evidence from its investigation of numerous crashes in which electronic distraction was a major contributing factor. Ms. Hersman said she understood that this recommendation would be unwelcome in some circles, given the number of drivers who talk and text. But she compared distracted driving to drunken driving and even smoking, which required wholesale cultural shifts to change behavior. “It’s going to be very unpopular with some people.” she said. “We’re not here to win a popularity contest. We’re here to do the right thing. This is a difficult recommendation, but it’s the right recommendation and it is time.” The agency’s recommendation is not required for states to adopt such a ban. And it won’t likely be agreed upon by state lawmakers who are unwillingly to anger those who have grown accustomed to using their device behind the wheel. The ban also deserves attention because it is the first call by a federal agency to end the practice completely, rather than the partial ban that some lawmakers have put in place by allowing hands-free talking. 1. The ban on all cellphone use by drivers was put forward ______. A. after a long discussion and recommendation B. after about ten years’ investigation in it C. because of the most powerful mobile devices D. for the reason of heading away from the road 2. We can know from the passage that ______. A. electronic distraction resulted in numerous crashes B. numerous crashes were caused by drunk driving C. electronic distraction contributed much to the ban D. the recommendation was based on electronic distraction 3. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Cellphone Ban in Cars B. Valuable Ban for Cellphones C. Drivers Ban Cellphones D. Cellphone Ban while Driving
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For some people, choosing which sports to play throughtout high school is hard because they have never really played an organized sport before and aren’t sure what they’ll enjoy most. ____1.___ ___2.____ If you’re great at soccer but would rather play football because you think it’s more fun, then give it a go (just make sure it’s cool with mom and dad)! Sports are meant to be fun. ___3.____ What’s the worst that can hppen? If you get cut， you can always try another sport. And sports like track don’t typically cut participants from the team. You can still participate even if you’re not in the team for the competition. Some sports, like lacrosse or field hockery, require evey person on the field to be working well together. 4.___ Sports like tennis, track and field, swimming, gymnastics, and wrestling are all sports where individual performances are tallied(计分) into team scores. ___5.___ However, for the most part it’s possible to win a solo event in these sports and still have your team lose or vice-versa(反之亦然). No one knows you better than you do. Maybe you enjoy the spotlight. Maybe you get annoyed by the way teammates act. Luckily, there are many individualized sports to choose from. A.No matter what your problem is, you have to make the decision that is best for you. B.Sure, certain people perform much better than others but superstars don’t necessarily make a good team! C.Many people are attracted to team sports. D.Of course there are exceptions, like relays in track and swimming. E.For others it’s tough because their friends don’t like to play the same sports. F.Besides swimming, try canoeing, fishing, sailing, skiing, and, if you’re feeling particularly daring, surfing. G.If there is a sport you really enjoy but you aren’t sure if you can make the team, try out anyway.
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My neighbor Jennifer is blind, but you’d never know it. She makes such good use of her other , including her "sixth sense", that she hardly gives the impression that she has anything. Jennifer looks after her children much like the rest of us, that she doesn’t push too hard on them, really benefit a lot from her relaxed attitude. She knows when to clean the house, and she moves around so fast that often don't realize she's blind. I this the first time after my six-year-old daughter, Kayla, went to play there. When Kayla came home, she was very about her day. She told me they had baked cookies, played games and done art projects. But she was excited about her finger-painting project. “Mom, guess what?” said Kayla, all smiles. “I learned how to colors today! Blue and red make purple, and yellow and blue make green! And Jennifer with us”. To my great , my child had learnt about color from a blind friend! Then Kayla continued, “Jennifer told me my showed joy, pride and a sense of accomplishment（成就感）. She really _ what I was doing!” Kayla said she had never known how good finger paints felt Jennifer showed her how to paint without looking at her paper. I realized Kayla didn't know that Jennifer was blind. It had just never in conversation. When I told my daughter that Jennifer was blind, she was for a moment. At first, she didn't believe me. “But Mommy, Jennifer knew exactly what was in my picture!” Kayla . And I knew my child was because Jennifer had listened to Kayla describe her art work. Jennifer had also heard Kayla's in her work. We were silent for a minute. Then Kayla said slowly, “You know, Mommy, Jennifer really did ‘see’ my picture. She just used my .” Indeed, she uses a special type of “vision” that all mothers have. 1.A．sensesB．meansC．methodsD．ways 2.A．enjoyedB．foundC．missed D．got 3.A．insteadB．exceptC．sinceD．but 4.A．whichB．itC．sheD．who 5.A．childrenB．familyC．guestsD．friends 6.A．witnessed B．heardC．recognizedD．realized 7.A．sad B．satisfiedC．excitedD．sorry 8.A．not at all B．not soC．a littleD．especially 9.A．mixB．drawC．write D．paint 10.A．stayedB．painted C．talkedD．studied 11.A．surprise B．encouragementC．delightD．excitement 12.A．attitudeB．pictureC．homework D．paper 13.A．understoodB．found C．saw D．touched 14.A．afterB．unlessC．until D．when 15.A．talked aboutB．turned outC．referred to D．come up 16.A．curiousB．quiet C．puzzledD．worried 17.A．criedB．insisted C．required D．informed 18.A．uncertainB．wrongC．worriedD．right 19.A．shortcomingsB．difficultiesC．pride D．description 20.A．eyes B．pensC．handsD．paper
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Everybody knows how to learn. Learning is a ____1._____(nature) thing. It begins the minute we are born. Our first teachers are our families. At home we learn to talk and to dress and to feed ourselves. We learn these and other skills by _____2._____(follow). Then we go to school. A teacher tells us what to learn and how to learn. Many teachers teach us, and we pass many tests and exams. Then people say we are educated. Are we really educated? Let’s think about the real meaning of learning. Knowing facts doesn’t mean being able to solve problems. Solving problems requires ____3._____(create), not just _____4.____ good memory. Some people who don’t know many facts can also be good at solving problems. Henry Ford is a good example. He __5._____(leave) school at the age of 15. Later, when his company couldn’t build cars fast enough, he solved the problem. He thought of the assembly line. Today the answer seems simple. Yet, just think of the many university _____6._____(graduate) who never solve any problems. What does a good teacher do? Does he give students facts to remember? Well, yes, we must sometimes remember facts. But a good teacher ____7.___(show) how to find answers. He brings us to the stream of knowledge so we can think for ourselves. When we are thirsty , we know ____8._____ to go. True learning combines intake _____9.____ output. We take information into our brains . Then we use it. Think of a computer; it stores a lot of information , ___10.___ it can’t think. It only obeys commands. A person who only remembers facts hasn’t really learned. Learning takes place only when a person can use what he knows.
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1. In this state, it is ________________(非法的) for anyone under the age of 21 to drink alcohol. 2. One without a sense of self-worth is unable to understand or ______________(欣赏) the worth of others. 3. Have you __________________(明确地) decided to go to the US. 4.The school has pupils from many different cultural _______________(背景，经历). 5. She has _____________(安排) for her son to have swimming lessons during the summer vacation. 6.I’m eager to f___________ out what would happen if the rotation of the earth suddenly began to slow down. 7. They had a q_____________ over some money three years ago and they haven’t spoken to each other since. 8.The kids have a p______________ attitude towards the new program. 9. His parents were very c_____________ about his safety. 10. Kinney p__________ seven novels in cartoons between 2007 and 2012.
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英语课上,老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下小作文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。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。 3．必须按答题要求做题，否则不给分。 In order to promote participation in outdoors exercise, our school organized an activity to climb Tianlong Mountain on April 10. The majority of my class joined the activity. Early in the morning, having assembled outside the school gate, we head straight to the thickly-forested Tianlong Mountain. We set out for the top in high spirits when the moment we arrived at the foot of the mountain. In course of the climb, we cooperated with each other to pass the rocky or steep areas. Laughing and cheering, we eventually reached the summit, which we were greeted by the bright sunshine and fresh air. Viewing from the top, the city was beautiful. Bathing in the warm sunshine, we entertained us with stories, songs, dances and game. This event was extremely beneficial and we strongly suggest that similar events are held every year!
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假设你校英语社团举办以“讲求文明，从我做起”为主题的征文活动，请你以“On the Way to School”为题，写一篇英语短文。 内容主要包括：1. 遵守交通法规； 2. 注意举止文明。 注意：1. 词数120左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 题目已经拟好，不计入总词数。 On the Way to School
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