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The famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset over the ocean, so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine in front of it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other for ever. He sent his camera crew (摄影组) out one evening to film the sunset for him. The next morning he said to the men, “Have you provided me with that sunset?” “No, sir,” the men answered. The director was angry, “Why not?” he asked. “Well, sir,” one of the men answered, “we are on the east coast here, and the sun sets in the west. We can get you a sunrise over the sea, if necessary, but not a sunset.” “But I want a sunset!” the director shouted. “Go to the airport, take the next flight to the west coast, and get one” But then a young secretary had an idea. “Why don’t you photograph a sunrise?” she suggested, “and then play it backwards? Then it’ll look like a sunset.” “That’s a good idea!” the director said. Then he turned to the camera crew and said, “Tomorrow morning I want you to get me a beautiful sunrise over the sea.” The camera crew were out early the next morning and filmed a bright sunrise over the beach in the middle of a beautiful bay(海湾)。 Then at nine o’clock they took it to the director. “Here it is, sir.” They said, and gave it to him. He was very pleased. They all went into the studio(摄影棚)。 “ All right,” the director explained, “ now our hero and heroine are going to say goodbye. Run the film backwards so that we can see the ‘sunset’ behind them.” The “sunset” began, but after a quarter of minute, the director suddenly put his face in the hands and shouted to the camera crew to stop. The birds in the film were flying backwards, and the waves on the sea were going away from the beach. 1.One evening, the director sent his camera crew out ______________. A. to watch a beautiful sunset B. to find an actor and an actress C. to film a scene on the sea D. to meet the audience 2.Why did the director want to send his crew to the west coast? Because he changed his mind about getting a sunset Because he was angry with his crew Because it was his secretary’s suggestion Because he wanted to get a scene of sunset 3.The director wanted to film a sunset over the ocean because___________. A. it went well with the separation of the hero and heroine B. when they arrived at the beach it was already in the evening C. it was more moving than a sunrise D. the ocean looked more beautiful at sunset 4.After the “sunset” began, the director suddenly put his face in his hands __________. A. because he was moved to tears B. as he saw everything in the film moving backwards C. as the sunrise did not look as beautiful as he had imagined D. because he was disappointed with the performance of the hero and heroine.
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All over the world people enjoy sports, Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer. Many people like to watch others play games. They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when "their" player or team wins. Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for(参加) them. Football, for example, has spread(展开)around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or Italy! And think of people in cold countries. Think how many love to skate or ski (滑雪) in Japan, Norway or Canada. Some sports or games go back thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese wushu, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. People are inventing new sports or games all the time. Water-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports. People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game together they often become good friends. Sports help to train(培养,训练) a person’s character(性格,品格). One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace(胜不骄，败不馁). 1.Why do people all over the world enjoy sports? A. Because they are healthy. B. Because they are happy. C. Because they want to live longer. D. All the above. 2.Why do some people get excited when they watch a game? Because A. their favourite team wing B. they win the game C. they get the good news D. they can’t help themselves 3. Which of the sports has a long history? A. Water-skiing. B. Basketball. C. Volleyball. D. Long jump. 4. Why do people from different countries often become friends after a game together? Because A. they train their character in the game B. they understand each other C. they are friendly to each other D. they help each other
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Mr. Eckerd at the end of the street was a different fellow with a different kind of house. He let kids from the neighborhood come to see his house, but only if they had written permission from their parents, and if he’d already spoken to the parents before. What made it so different? He shared his home with rescued animals that the county couldn’t keep. He had the permission to have things like monkeys, large cats, and other strange creatures. His house had the ivy(常春藤)-covered brick wall and the iron gate across the driveway. Once you went inside, the hedges(树藤)lining the driveway were carved into the shapes of animals. There were other pretty plants on the grounds, too. The old brick house held a lot of surprises. The double doors with the lion’s head door knockers opened into a large flat entryway. In the wooden board walls all around, there were fish tanks with colorful fishes. The ceilings were painted with scenes of plants and rare animals. Room opened off from there. Continuing down the hall, you came to a large courtyard, which had been caged in, partly open to the sky .A large group of tiny monkeys shook up and down trees. You had to walk through a caged tunnel into other parts of the house. They called out to whoever walked in, hoping for treats of fruits, nuts, and seeds. Behind that, the hall continued to a room full of snakes and lizards. It felt like a desert in that room, so dry and hot. It was not everyone’s favorite room, but it certainly was interesting. The final room was actually out back, and definitely not something to miss. It was much like a large glass bird cage or a greenhouse. It was there that you would usually find Mr Eckerd on a bench next to some carvings of jungle animals. He was watching the Bengal tiger that wandered back and forth inside the cage. Mr. Eckerd’s house was the strangest and most unique place in town, a place very well worth seeing. 1.What was different about Mr. Eckerd’s house? A. It was big and frightening. B. It was full of flowers and gardens. C. It had wild animals inside and outside. D. It was an amusement park. 2.What kind of live animals was NOT at Mr. Eckerd’s house? A. Fish B. Snakes and lizards. C. Monkeys. D. Elephants. 3. What exhibit or animal room seemed to be the least popular for most people? A. The tiger. B. The monkeys. C. The birds. D. The snakes and lizards. 4.According to the story, ______seemed to be Mr. Eckerd’s favorite animal at his house. A. The tiger. B. The monkeys. C. The birds. D. The fish and reptiles
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We all long for friendship, but how to make a friend? “The best time to make a friend is before you need one.” Joy Steven said. The following are some tips for you. People equal friends Friends usually begin with strangers. Getting in touch with other people is the first step to make a friend. Friends can’t be made in empty air. Best friends take time to make. Friends understand friends Friends understand each other when talking. Many unpleasant personal quarrels can be avoided if you will take the time to understand others’ feelings and points of view. Friends touch friends Touching is a warm from of communication between friends. When you see best friends communicating, you will notice them stand close together, touch each other comfortably and listen to each other. Sometimes a friendly touch is more powerful than words. Friends praise friends Praise is a powerful tool to make a friend. Honest praise can affect (影响) your friends’ lives. So try to praise your friends, including your general ones. Friends can loyal (忠诚的) and trustworthy Trust and loyalty go hand in hand for friends. Friends can share secrets with you, because good friends never break confidence (信心) and are loyal forever. 1.From Joy Steven’s words, we can conclude that ________ A. a friend in need is a friend indeed B. it is never too late to make a friend C. it is late to make a friend when you need one D. everyone needs a friend in his life 2. To make and keep many friends, you need to do the following EXCEPT ___________. A. get in touch with people B. understand your friends C. praise your friends D. quarrel with your friends 3.The passage mainly tells us ______________. A. how to communicate with a friend B. how to develop friendship C. when to make a friend D. how to praise a friend
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If you think you’ve gained too much weight or are too skinny, you can talk to a doctor. Your doctor will tell you _1.__. If it is concerned about your height, weight, or BMI(体重指数)，your doctor may ask questions__2.__. Your doctor may also ask about your family background to find out if you’ve received something from your parents that might make you taller, shorter, or a late bloomer(someone who develops later than other people of the same age). The doctor can then put all the information together to decide _3.__. If your weight isn’t in a healthy range, you will probably get specific diet and exercise recommendations (推荐)based on our individual needs,. Following a doctor’s or dietitian’s plan designed especially for you will work much better than following fad(时尚) diets. For teens, fad diets or starvation plans can actually slow down growth, and the weight loss usually doesn’t last. What _4._? Most teens who weigh less than other teens of their age are just fine. They may be going through puberty on a different schedule than kids of the same age, and their bodies may be growing and changing at a different rate. Most underweight teens catch up in weight as they finish puberty during their later teen years so there’s rarely a need to try to gain weight. In a few cases, teenagers can be underweight because of a health problem that needs treatment. If you feel tired or ill a lot, or __5.__, or other problems that have lasted for more than a week or two, be sure to let your parents or your doctor know. A.whether you might have a weight or growth problem B.if you have symptoms (症状)like a cough, stomachache. C.about your health, physical activity, and eating habits D.if you’re worried about being too skinny E.if you take care of it F.whether you’re growing normally G.about your dieting
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I was walking around in a shop, when I saw a cashier (收银员) saying to a boy who was 5 or 6 years old, “I’m sorry, but you don’t have enough money for this doll.” The little boy still stood there, sadly, holding the . I walked toward him and asked who he wished to give this to. “My sister wanted the doll so much for Christmas. She was that Santa Claus would bring it to her.” “Maybe Santa Claus will bring it to her. Don’t be .” But he replied , “No, Santa Claus can’t bring it to her now. I have to give the doll to my so she can give it to my sister when she goes there. My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says that Mommy is going there very soon too, I think she can take it to my sister.” My heart stopped. The boy continued, “I asked Mommy not to go until I from the shop.” Then he showed me a nice photo of him, “I want Mommy to take my picture with her, so she won’t me.” I quickly my wallet (钱包) and said, “Let’s again. Perhaps you do have enough for the doll?” “OK,” he said. I some money without him seeing and we started to it. There was enough for the doll and even some money. The boy said, “Thank God! I asked God last night to make sure I had enough money for the doll. He me! I also wanted to buy a white rose for Mum, because Mum loves white roses. But I didn’t to ask God for too much. He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose. How it is!” The that the little boy had for his mother and his sister me greatly. 1.A. bag B. money C. basket D. hands 2.A. doll B. shop C. sweet D. model 3.A. sure B. shocked C. excited D. proud 4.A. calm B. surprised C. amazed D. worried 5.A. easily B. angrily C. sadly D. happily 6.A. cousin B. friend C. mommy D. neighbor 7.A. but B. so C. or D. though 8.A. quicklyB. clearly C. simply D. nearly 9.A. held backB. looked aroundC. came back D. came around 10.A. changeB. forget C. need D. influence 11.A. picked upB. took away C. sent off D. reached for 12.A. cover B. beg C. check D. watch 13.A. addedB. borrowed C. returned D. connected 14.A. repeatB. count C. report D. show 15.A. uselessB. special C. spare D. unnecessary 16.A. heard B. understood C. followed D. recognized 17.A. dare B. expect C. agree D. stop 18.A. funnyB. strange C. dangerous D. wonderful 19.A. respectB. love C. patience D. suffering 20.A. upset B. puzzled C. troubled D. moved
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The 1. (finally) event in 2. Olympics is the marathon. It is also usually 3. (excite). As the leader comes 4. the stadium 5. (run) the last few metres of the 42-kilometre race, the crowd rises to its 6. (foot) to shout and cheer. The name of the race 7. (come) from a battle in Ancient Greece. According to the story, a soldier ran from the scene of the battle, Marathon, 8. Athens, to bring the news of a Greek victory 9. the Persians. He died just after 10. (arrive).
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请修改下面的短文。短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，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。 My grandpa was used to dislike television. He thought that people spent too much time watching it. A lot of his friends, therefore, always talked about the sports programs and films on it. They never read many books or go out in the evenings so he refused to buy a TV set. Last year he was 60 and retired his job. My father bought him a TV set, said “It will make you to learn some of the latest news”. It is quite true. He has watched all the news programs. He knows far much about the world now. And he reads more books, either. In fact, he thinks he may follow one of the Open University TV course next year. Perhaps he’ll get a degree when he is 65.
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根据图画，写一篇英语短文，描述今昔通讯方式的变化，以及这些变化给人们生活带来的影响。 注意： 1．词数：不少于120字 2．生词：通讯：communicate(with sb．)vi. communication （n．） 互联网：the Internet
Great changes have taken place in the way of communication in people’s life in recent years. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
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