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Dear Betty, My roommate’s family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and I’m excited about going, but I’m a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so I’m a little worried about making mistakes. Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness? Yours, Knowing Nothing
Dear Knowing Nothing, It’s a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always welcome, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it. You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them. Try to relax at the dinner table. If you don’t know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, don’t be shy about asking the person next to you; it’s better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous. If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after. Yours, Betty 1. Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to _____. A. ask for some advice B. tell Betty some good news C. answer some questions D. invite her to dinner 2.According to Betty, Knowing Nothing ______ when going to a dinner party. A. can only bring some flowers B. can’t bring wine C. should arrive twenty minutes late D. should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late 3. Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _____. A. relax at the dinner table B. keep silent at table C. ask the person beside him D. watch the other guests
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Hobbs was an orphan（孤儿）. He worked in a factory and every day he got a little money. Hard work made him thin and weak. He wanted to borrow a lot of money to learn to paint pictures, but he did not think he could pay off the debts. One day a lawyer said to him, “One thousand dollars, and here is the money.” As Hobbs took the package of notes, he was very dumbfounded. He didn’t know where the money came from and how to spend it. He said to himself, “I could go to find a hotel and live like a rich man for a few days; or I give up my work in the factory and do what I’d like to do: painting pictures. I could do that for a few weeks, but what would I do after that? I should have lost my place in the factory and have no money to live on. If it were a little less money, I would buy a new coat, or a radio, or give a dinner to my friends. If it were more, I could give up the work and pay for painting pictures. But it’s too much for one and too little for the other.” “Here is the reading of your uncle’s will（遗嘱）,” said the lawyer, “telling what is to be done with this money after his death. I must ask you to remember one point. Your uncle has said you must bring me a paper showing exactly what you did with his money, as soon as you have spent it.” “Yes, I see. I’ll do that,” said the young man. 1.Hobbs wanted to borrow money to _______. A. study abroad B. work abroad C. learn to paint pictures D. pay off the debts 2.What does the underlined word “dumbfounded” （in Paragraph 2） probably mean? A. Frightened. B. Surprised. C. Satisfied. D. Excited. 3.With the money he got, at first Hobbs _______. A. planned to have a happy life for a few days B. decided to give up his work in the factory C. had no idea what to do D. was to give a dinner to his friends 4. Hobbs was asked to _______. A. read his uncle’s will B. tell the lawyer what he did with the money after spending it C. tell the lawyer what was to be done with the money D. buy some pictures
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Wildlife faces threats ( 威胁 ) from habitat destruction, pollution, and other human actions. Although protecting wildlife may seem too hard at times, even small actions in your own neighborhood can help protect many different animals. Here are some tips on how to protect wildlife through small actions. 1.Create wildlife friendly areas in your backyard. When trying to make your garden more beautiful , you can choose plants that can provide food and shelter to native wildlife . This will also help cut down on pollution . Add bird or bat houses to your yard or garden to attract and shelter these species. 2. Avoid harming the natural ecosystem ( 生态系统 ) in your area. Some plants from other places can kill or harm native plants that provide food and shelter for wildlife. 3. ________________________________________________. By using less water and fewer fuels, you will be helping to protect the wildlife around you . Take buses or the subway when you can, turn off electric devices when you’re not using them , take shorter shower, and keep your room temperature at or below 68 degrees during the winter. 4. Buy products that are wildlife friendly Don’t buy products that are made from endangered animals. Keep in mind that some endangered animals are killed by traps , catches or hunters who are after other wildlife within the same habitat. 5. Donate money or time to organizations that protect wildlife and their habitats. You can give money to organization or groups that protect wildlife species in your neighborhood. 1.We infer that the purpose of this passage is to ________. A. tell us why protecting wildlife is extremely important now B. suggest that we protect wildlife through actions C. give us some tips on how to protect wildlife through small actions D. explain why protecting wildlife is not as hard as people think. 2.Which of the following threats to wildlife is NOT mentioned in the passage ? A. Loss of habitat B. Animal diseases C. Pollution D. Hunters 3.What’s the best title for the third point ? A. Use less water and fewer fuels. B. Have a greener lifestyle. C. Take a bus when you go out . D. Try a new kind of life. 4.The writer suggests that we _________. A. not buy products made from animals B. share cars with others when we go out C. provide shelters for birds and bats in our gardens or yards D. grow as many kinds of plants in our gardens as possible
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How to Study Smarter, Not Harder Here are some of our favorite study tips that will help any student study smarter, not harder: Recite As You Study Reciting—saying things out loud should first take place as you read through each paragraph or section. Test yourself. This will help you to understand as well as learn faster because it is more active than reading or listening. It will also help you to notice your mistakes and the topics you have trouble understanding. Take Fuller Notes Notes should be in your own words, brief and clear. They should be tidy and easy to read. Writing notes will help you better than just underlining as you read, since it forces you to rewrite ideas in your own words. Study the Middle The best time to review is soon after you’ve learned something. You are more likely to remember the material at the beginning and the end of the lesson, so make sure you focus on the middle when you review. Sleep On It Study before going to bed, unless you are very tired. It’s easier to remember material you’ve just learned after sleeping than after an equal period of daytime activity, because your brain continues to think even after you’ve fallen asleep. Combine Memory and Understanding There are two ways to remember: by memorizing and by understanding. Multiplication tables, telephone numbers, and math formulas are better learned by rote. Ideas are best learned by understanding. The more ways you have to think about an idea, the more meaning it will have; the more meaningful the learning, the better you can remember it. Pay attention to similarities in ideas and concepts, and then try to understand how they fit in with things you already know. Never be satisfied with anything less than a completely clear understanding of what you are reading. If you are not able to follow the thought, go back to the place where you first got confused and try again. 1.You can notice your mistakes by _______. A. taking notes B. saying things out aloud C. studying the middle D. sleeping on it 2.When taking notes, you should _______ to better help you with reading. A. write notes in your own words B. underline important notes C. take down every detail D. write as quickly as possible 3.The writer advises you to _______ as it is easier for you to remember material. A. study after a period of activity B. do some exercise after studying C. study before going to sleep D. study as soon as you get up 4.Which of the following is NOT helpful for your understanding? A. Thinking about an idea in different ways. B. Relating ideas and concepts with what you already know. C. Going back to what first made you confused and start again. D. Reading from the beginning to the end without stop.
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Love Your Parents Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents. 1. A gentle “good morning ” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, we might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world. Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them when you’re off on your own. It’s OK to get angry but angry actions don’t help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, journal about your feelings, or talk to a friend. 2. Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 3. Since you can forgive your friends, why not forgive your parents? Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. 4. Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another. Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. 5. Seek help if you are being abused(虐待) in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you. A. Forgiveness is the key. B. Tell them you love them every morning. C. Parents will in turn express their love to you. D. After this, share your feelings with your parents. E. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can. F. Please remember parents are as important as friends. G. There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example.
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Once upon a time there lived a poor man named Malcolm who hunted for his food. One warm spring day, Malcolm had been for many hours, and he was hot and tired and hungry. He hadn’t even a mouse. When he came upon a big tree, he sat down under its to rest. Suddenly he found a big ostrich (鸵鸟) egg beside the tree. He the egg and carried it back to his hut (小屋). The egg was so white and round, pure and beautiful that he couldn’t eating it. So he put the egg on the table and went to sleep. The next morning when he woke up, he was to find bread and soup on his table. He was so hungry, so he tore off a piece and ate it. “I’ve never anything so delicious,” he said aloud. Then he heard a voice answer, “It’s bread and soup I’ve made for you.” He turned to find a beautiful woman standing beside the ostrich egg, was cracked wide open. “Malcolm, you are a kind and generous man, and I will make you for the rest of your life. me and I will always make delicious food for you.” “How can this be? An ostrich egg’s cannot speak or cook or marry me,” he said. “I will make you happy, Malcolm,” she said, “You must only this: you will never call me the daughter of an ostrich egg.” “I promise,” Malcolm said. And so they got married. For many years they lived great happiness. His wife brought him , goats and made him a chief. But one day, Malcolm got so that he was not with what he had. He quarreled with his . He said his wife was the daughter of an ostrich egg… And he was alone again, living in his hut, his old clothes. There were no cattle, no goats and no wife. He understood that he had been to let greed (贪婪) and anger get the better of him and to break his promise to his wife. 1.A. boating B. fishing C. hunting D. swimming 2.A. caught B. removed C. bitten D. held 3.A. fur B. shade C. poster D. way 4.A. took up B. put up C. added up D. picked up 5.A. imagine B. wait C. help D. expect 6.A. secure B. amazed C. exciting D. lively 7.A. smelt B. tasted C. sounded D. looked 8.A. that B. whose C. which D. who 9.A. intelligent B. popular C. happy D. attractive 10.A. Follow B. Marry C. Admit D. Accept 11.A. sister B. mother C. daughter D. son 12.A. respond B. promise C. select D. doubt 13.A. under B. at C. beyond D. in 14.A. pigs B. cattle C. sheep D. chicken 15.A. puzzled B. magical C. upset D. greedy 16.A. certain B. surprised C. satisfied D. popular 17.A. wife B. daughter C. mother D. grandfather 18.A. in peace B. in danger C. in a way D. in a flash 19.A. wearing B. having C. preparing D. replacing 20.A. artificial B. mistaken C. severe D. informal
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Once there lived a rich man who wanted to do something for the people of his town. 1. first he wanted to find out2. they deserved his help. In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed 3. very large stone. Then he 4. (hide)behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow. “Who put this stone in the centre of the road? ”said the old man, but he did not try5. (remove)the stone. Instead, with some 6. (difficult)he passed around the stone and continued on his way. Another man came along and did the same thing; then another came, and another. All of them complained about the stone but not tried to remove 7. . Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone, 8. (say)to himself: “The night 9. (be)very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone. ” Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his 10. (strong)to move it. How great was his surprise at last! Under the stone, he found a bag of money.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请您修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语文错误，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（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜钱（\）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．只充许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 I have a classmate named Angel, who is a lovely and bright girl. She is popular from all the classmates. One day, news came as Angel had got blood cancer. It really shocked everybody. When I saw her in the hospital, I could not help cry. She was very thin and weak that it seemed only skin and bones were left. But her face was so pale, she gave us a big smile to comfort us. All the classmates and teachers began to raise money. Some called media for help. In the end, I succeeded in raising the money for the first operation. We will keep trying until Angel was cured. Many people offered as more help as they could even though they did not know Angel. I am really touched by this. There is love in everywhere as long as we seek for it.
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最近一段时间我国多个地方出现雾霾天气，极大地影响了人们的健康与生活。因此你想以此为话题，写一篇通讯稿。应包括以下要点： 1. 对生活造成的影响；2. 建议采取的措施 要求：1. 词数 100 - 120； 2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。 参考词汇：雾霾haze 雾霾天气hazy weather Recently hazy weather has occurred in many areas of China.
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