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My parents knew their wealth: each other, their six children, and their faith. They tried to live simple lives so that they could have time for what was most important. They didn’t busy themselves buying a bigger house, because that would mean working harder to pay the monthly mortgage(按揭贷款), working overtime or taking a second job. Who would go running with me then? Who would read stories to me? They didn’t burden themselves with buying an expensive car because that would mean worrying about installment(分期付款) bills. Besides, walking to the shopping centre every Saturday afternoon with me gave my dad his needed exercise, and made me feel so special. One of my heart’s delights was seeing Dad and Mom in their bedroom at night, after our nightly family prayer. The lights were turned off, and I’d see the figure of my father seated on his old chair and Mom standing behind him, gently massaging his shoulders. I’d hear them talk about what happened during their day. Even as a child, I sensed their quiet pleasure in being together. My question today: Could they have done this rich practice each night and nourished(滋润) their marriage if they had been busy paying for expensive clothes for themselves or their kids, or if they had been worrying about monthly bills for new hi-tech equipment? I don’t think so. And I’ve made a choice: I don’t want that of life either. 1.Which of the following is TRUE about the author’s family? A. There were six people in the family. B. They decided to buy a bigger house. C. They lived an easy and happy life. D. They had a second-hand car. 2.What did the parents regularly do with the author? A. They wrote stories together. B. They read newspapers together. C. They went shopping together each day. D. They regularly took exercise together. 3.The author believed that his/her parents’ happiness was because of_______. A. their attitude towards life B. their love for each other C. Their common interests D. their ability to communicate with each other 4.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author __________. A. got bored with his/her parents’ way of educating kids B. was influenced by his/her parents’ lifestyle C. didn’t want to follow his/her parents’ advice D. didn’t want to live the same life as his/her parents
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In addition to seeing wonderful films, one of the joys of coming to the Quad Cinema is to hang out in the area. The Quad Cinema is located right in the heart of Greenwich Village, perhaps the most charming and interesting neighborhood in the city. Here are some attractions we recommend, all within a comfortable walk from the Quad Cinema: Washington Square Park As one of the best－known of New York City's 1,900 public parks, it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity. Come on a Sunday when it's most lively and festive. New York University It surrounds Washington Square. See the wonderful Bobst Library and visit the amazing bookstores. NYU is now considered one of the most powerful universities in the world. Judson Memorial Church Located in the south of Washington Square between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, opposite Washington Square Park, this beautiful church was completed in 1892. The Judson Memorial Church is most famous for its vocal participation in social events. Washington Mews It is a hidden, private street in New York City between Fifth Avenue and University Place, just north of Washington Square Park. It was first developed as a mews(马厩街) that serviced horses from homes in the area. Since the 1950s the former stables have served as housing, offices and other facilities for New York University. Jefferson Market Courthouse Built in 1833 as a market, it was later changed to a courthouse, and in the 1950s it was emptied and close to being destroyed. It was saved and turned into a library. Many consider it to be the most beautiful building in the village. 1.What is the author's purpose of writing this passage? A. To suggest the Quad Cinema is the best place. B. To introduce some attractions around the Quad Cinema. C. To show the Quad Cinema attracts a lot of customers. D. To tell readers to enjoy their life fully. 2.Where is the Judson Memorial Church? A. In the south of Washington Square. B. Behind Washington Square Park. C. Opposite Thompson Street. D. Close to New York University. 3.When Washington Mews came into being, ________. A. it was designed for a university B. it was intended for keeping horses C. it was used as a park for horses D. it was filled with free facilities
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Deserts are found where there is little rainfall or where rain for a whole year falls in only a few weeks' time. Ten inches of rain may be enough for many plants to survive if the rain is spread throughout the year. If it falls within one or two months and the rest of the year is dry, those plants may die and a desert may form. Sand begins as tiny pieces of rock that get smaller and smaller as wind and weather wear them down. Sand dunes (沙丘) are formed as winds move the sand across the desert. Bit by bit, the dunes grow over the years, always moving with the winds and changing the shape. Most of them are only a few feet tall, but they can grow to be several hundred feet high. There is, however, much more to a desert than sand. In the deserts of the southwestern United States, cliffs (悬崖) and deep valleys were formed from thick mud that once lay under a sea more than millions of years ago. Over the centuries, the water dried up. Wind, sand, rain, heat and cold all wore away at the remaining rocks. The faces of the desert mountains are always changing –-very, very slowly ---as these forces of nature continue to work on the rock. Most deserts have a surprising variety of life. There are plants, animals and insects that have adapted to life in the desert. During the heat of the day a visitor may see very few signs of living things, but as the air begins to cool in the evening, the desert comes to life. As the sun begins to rise again in the sky, the desert once again becomes quiet and lonely. 1.Many plants may survive in deserts when___________. A. it is dry all the year round B. the rain falls only in a few weeks C. there is little rain in a year D. the rain is spread out in a year 2.Sand dunes are formed when____________. A. sand piles up little by little B. there is plenty of rain in a year C. the sea has dried up over the years D. pieces of rock get smaller 3.The underlined sentence in the third paragraph probably means that in a desert there is_____. A. too much sand B. more sand than before C. nothing except sand D. something else besides sand 4.It can be learned from the text that in a desert____________. A. there is no rainfall throughout the year B. life exists in rough conditions C. all sand dunes are a few feet high D. rocks are worn away only by wind and heat
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When thinking about placing a human being in space, one of the most important questions was how to design special clothing needed to protect a person from the dangers of the space environment. The cold of space will freeze skin in a short time. The fierce heat of the sun can cause serious burns. The lack of atmosphere can cause gases in the body to expand(扩大) and even burst. With no oxygen to breathe, a human being will die in only a few moments. Radiation from the sun is another risk in space. So is damage from small pieces of rock and objects like meteoroids (陨石). In 1933, an American flyer, Wiley Post, designed one of the first successful devices to protect a pilot at extreme heights. It was a large device that looked like a can surrounded the pilot's head. Astronauts in the American space agency (NASA) flew the first American space flights in the early 1960s. The clothing was similar to that invented by Wiley Post. Today, astronauts wear very different protective clothing. It lets them move, do useful tasks, and stay outside their spacecraft in comfort and safety for several hours. The spacesuit is called the shuttle extravehicular mobility unit or EMU. It was designed to endure longer and to permit more movement than earlier spacesuits. The EMU has a number of parts that an astronaut can link together by using only one hand, which makes it possible for each astronaut to select the parts that fit correctly. Nowadays, NASA scientists are also considering the kind of spacesuits that would be needed for exploration on the planet Mars. Because of the gravity on Mars, spacesuits may have to be designed to be lighter than suits used in orbit or on the moon. The equipment may also have to protect astronauts from dust carried in the winds on Mars. And, they must be easy to repair and keep clean during a longer flight to and from the red planet. 1.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the dangers of space environment? A. Lack of oxygen. B. Fierce heat from the sun. C. Gases in the body. D. Radiation from the sun. 2.Which of the following statements is true, according to this passage? A. Wiley Post designed the first protective clothing for astronauts. B. Astronauts in earlier spacesuits had difficulty in moving, doing useful tasks and so on. C. EMU has many parts that can be linked together by using two hands. D. Special spacesuits have been used for exploration of the planet Mars. 3.The underlined word “endure” means _______. A. provide B. move C. last D. live 4.The best title of the passage might be ______. A. Space exploration B. Astronauts’ flights C. The Advantages of Spacesuits D. The Development of Spacesuits
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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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 While serious training is important for all dogs, playtime is just as important. 1. Use these games to help teach your dog how to play. 1. Hide and Seek Hide and seek isn’t just for kids. Dogs can really enjoy this game. Pick up one of your dog’s favorite toys or treats. Tell your dog to stay. 2. When you are ready, call your dog to come to you. If possible, squeak(使吱吱叫)the toy or shake the treats. Reward your dog with praise and the toy/treat when she finds you. 2. Fetch Many dogs have a natural ability to fetch. Other dogs can be taught how. 3. Play indoors with a soft toy or outdoors in a fenced-in area with a ball or disc. For dogs that really love to run, try this game of fetch! 3. Find the Treat Dogs have superior senses of smell, and most love to use their noses to find food. Let your dog use her brain and her nose to find hidden goodies. First, have your dog stay out of sight. Then, hide her favorite treats in various places around the room. 4. If help is needed, you can lead her around or point to areas for her to explore. Whatever the game, safety comes first! Remember to watch your dog for signs of exhaustion or overheating when you are playing. Stop if your dog seems tired or shows signs of anxiety. 5. When other dogs or people are around, it may create a dangerous distraction(分神). A. Then, go to find a good hiding place. B. Try different games to see which your dog responds to best. C. A good game of fetch can be played almost anywhere. D. You can include games in training as well. E. Also be aware of your surroundings when playing with your dog. F. Encourage your dog to play with other dogs. G. Bring your dog back in and tell her to “go find!”
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完形填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My daughter and I were driving from Los Angeles to Dallas. We were running_________on gas somewhere in New Mexico and _________ we would see a gas station soon enough to fill up. But that didn’t happen and we_________ we were not going to make it to the next town. So my daughter made up a _________ that read “Low on gas. Can u help?”and held it outside her _________ in the hope that a passing driver would _________ it and stop. It was about 3:30 pm on a weekday and there weren’t too many vehicles _________ us at that time. Then we found someone _________ along ahead of us. We caught up with it in the _________that the driver would notice the sign. After a brief expression of_________ on his face, he seemed to have noticed the sign and _________down to pull over. We pulled over right behind him. When he knows that we don’t have enough gas, he_________ to buy us gas at the next town Roswell. When we _________ our difficulty of not having enough gas to get there, he said they had a gas _________on his farm about 10 minutes away, so if we could give him 20 minutes, he would _________ back there, get a can of gasoline and _________ up our tank. We could not believe our good _________ !We were filled with gratitude(感激)for the_________of strangers such as this person as we waited for him to return. Sure enough, he was back with the can. He _________ to take payment for the gas, saying “What good is a man who cannot help another_________.” 1.A. full B. low C. empty D. free 2.A. judged B. decided C. insisted D. admitted 3.A. required B. wished C. proved D. realized 4.A. map B. sign C. help D. list 5.A. bag B. window C. pocket D. room 6.A. notice B. accept C. study D. check 7.A. reaching B. helping C. passing D. noticing 8.A. walking B. driving C. wandering D. running 9.A. hope B. way C. strength D. case 10.A. excitement B. confusion(困惑) C. surprise D. worry 11.A. slowed B. walked C. settled D. lay 12.A. wanted B. started C. offered D. managed 13.A. reported B. shouted C. changed D. explained 14.A. station B. producer C. pump(泵) D. seller 15.A. wait B. stay C. work D. head 16.A. fill B. take C. pick D. put 17.A. fortune B. dream C. 1esson D. opinion 18.A. happiness B. kindness C. patience D. pleasure 19.A. promised B. refused C. forgot D. expected 20.A. in turn B. in hand C. in time D. in need
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阅读下面句子，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 1.He is not wealthy; on the contrary, he has been in heavy __________(债). 2.There is a common belief that movies especially the______(暴力的) movies will have a bad effect on people. 3.The man came up and asked me whether there was a golf club ___________(附近). 4.People _________(钦佩) him more for the way he faces difficulties. 5.We should take______________ (措施) to put an end to this damage caused by human being. 6.Born in a poor family, he received__________(有限的) education in his childhood. 7.The speaker tried hard to______________ (使印象深刻) the audience but left them cold. 8.There _________(存在) a relationship between tourism and economic development. 9.Children under sixteen is not ______________(允许) to take part in this activity. 10.Mark Twain’s ______________(小说) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is well received by children. 11.These photos remind me _______ the good old days we spent together. 12.We must do as much as we ________to make our country better and more beautiful. 13.____________ the other astronauts accept his idea remains a question. 14.If you keep________ word, you will do what you promise before . 15.No one knows _________caused the accident.
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短文改错 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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(＼)划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线（___），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。 Dear Sir or Madam, I’m Li Hua, the middle school student from China. I read the announcement of the summer camp you have posted at the Internet and I am interested in them. I know that you welcome students from different countries and I’d like take part in it. I had been learning English for ten years, and I speak fluently English. What is much, I’ll be able to tell students from other countries about China and so learn about their country as well. I hope I will be accepted as a member of your summer camp. Looking forward to receive your early reply! Regards, Li Hua
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书面表达 假设你是李华。你的美国笔友Susan要在暑假来中国桂林参加一个文化交流活动。 她想提前了解一下这座城市的相关情况，写信向你询问，请根据以下提示信息，给她回一封信。
注意： 1. 词数100左右，开头和结尾已经给出，但不计入总数； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 参考词汇 象鼻山 Elephant Trunk Hill chilli sauce Dear Susan, I’m glad that you are coming to Guilin for an exchange program during the summer holiday. _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua
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