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I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg last night, a distance of about eighty miles. It was late. Several times I got stuck behind a slow-moving truck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I was clinching (紧握）my fists with impatience. At one point along an open highway, I came to a crossroads with the traffic light. I was alone on the road by now, but as I approached the light, it turned red and I braked to stop. I looked left, right and behind me. Nothing. Not a car, no suggestion of headlights, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile in any direction. I started wondering why I refused to run the light. I was not afraid of being arrested，because there were obviously no police around, and there certainly would have been no danger in going through it. Much later that night, the question of why I'd stopped for that light came back to me. I think I stopped because it's part of an agreement we all have with each other. It's not only the law, but it's an agreement we have, and we trust each other to honor it: we don't go through red lights. It's amazing that we ever trust each other to do the right thing, isn't it? And we do, too. Trust is our first tendency. We have to make a deliberate decision to mistrust someone or to be suspicious or skeptical. Those attitudes don't come naturally to us. It's a very good thing too，because the whole structure of our society depends on mutual trust, not distrust. This whole thing around us would fall apart if we didn't trust each other most of the time. We do what we say we'll do; we show up when we say we'11 show up;we deliver when we say we'll deliver;and we pay when we say we'11 pay. We trust each other in these matters, and when we don't do what we've promised, it's far from the normal. It happens often that we don't act in good faith and in a trustworthy manner, but we still consider it unusual, and we're angry or disappointed with those badly-behaved people. Anyway I was so proud of myself for stopping for the red light that night. 1.Why did the author feel impatient while driving? A. Because he had already driven for a long time. B. Because it was too far away from his destination. C. Because he could not overpass a truck on a narrow road. D. Because something urgent happened in his family. 2.The author stopped at the traffic light because ________. A. there were passers-by crossing the road B. some policemen were on duty just at that point C. there was potential danger D. the trust between people influenced the author 3.What would happen if people didn't trust each other in most cases? A. The social system would be thrown into disorder. B. All the things would run normally. C. The social traditions would be abandoned. D. Strict rules and laws would be made. 4.What is the theme of the passage? A. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. B. Mutual Trust is the best policy. C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Among the blind the one-eyed is the king.
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Great Yarmouth is an English seaside town situated at the mouth of the River Yare, about 120 miles to the northeast of London. Around 5 million people visit Great Yarmouth every year, making it one of Britain’s most popular seaside resorts. Formerly the home of one of the most profitable fishing industries, Great Yarmouth is a busy and very popular seaside resort. Undoubtedly, one of the most popular attractions is Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, a historic free entry pleasure park, which draws annually 1.5 million visitors. The two piers(码头), Britannia Pier and Wellington Pier, both contain family-orientated entertainment. As well as the usual thrills one would expect on a classic British seafront, Great Yarmouth also has a quieter side, with a fascinating heritage quarter to explore. Not many people know that Great Yarmouth has the most complete city walls after York, with heritage walks to help you discover this medieval (中世纪的) attraction along with several museums and houses dating back to many centuries. If ghost walks are more your cup of tea, Eerie Tales and Yarmouth Yarns is the tour for you. Great Yarmouth is also a centre for the North Sea oil and gas industry and increasingly for offshore wind power. The Great Yarmouth Outer Harbour is a huge development currently taking place which can see larger ships coming to the town. The Great Yarmouth Maritime(海上的) Festival in September each year celebrates Great Yarmouth’s maritime heritage. Over the past few years, Great Yarmouth has seen significant construction spending to improve and modernize the popular seafront area and to ensure it is linked to the town centre. Regent Road has a brilliant ceiling of light which is lit up in the evenings and is now a lovely street leading from the town centre to the seafront area. 1.What can we infer about the tour of the heritage area? A. It must be thrilling. B. It is family-orientated. C. You are advised to keep calm. D. The visitors must love peace. 2.Which of the following is making rapid progress? A. The fishing industry. B. The oil and gas industry. C. The wind power industry. D. The tourist industry. 3.What can we know about Great Yarmouth from the last paragraph? A. Money is spent handling the traffic jams. B. Efforts are made to make it more convenient. C. The housing conditions are greatly improved. D. The service quality is being considered. 4.What’s the best title for the passage? A. A dreaming tourist place — Great Yarmouth B. A fishing town into a modern city C. Main industries of Great Yarmouth D. The rise of Great Yarmouth
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My mom takes pride in the fact that I was talking in three and four word sentences before I was ten months old. Some say it’s a gift while others simply think I talk too much. As my thirties came to a close, I found myself reflecting on my life. I’m very happy and have no significant regrets. However, when I looked back on those times of difficulty, I saw a clear common denominator(特征); I didn’t seem to know when to stop talking. Whether it was hurting someone’s feelings, or having carelessly told a secret, the incident could have been avoided had I closed my mouth sooner. So I decided to practice the power of quiet. To take this step, I needed to understand how people could sit comfortably in a group and not talk. Why does my husband feel completely content to say nothing in a conversation? He’s highly intelligent and has wonderful opinions but he’ll sit quietly and just listen. Even when he’s asked a pointed question, he’ll answer with few words while still communicating effectively. What a talent! Can you imagine being happy just listening? In surveying those I know who talk less than I do, I got two answers—they either didn’t feel confident enough to speak up, or they just didn’t feel the need to participate in the conversation. Of course there were other reasons for not talking, but these were the two most popular answers. The first one didn’t work for me. I’m just fine letting people know what I think about them, and hopefully it will make the conversation much more interesting. The second one didn’t work either. I do feel the need to participate. I feel it physically like an electrical pulse through my body; sometimes it’s so strong that it causes me to behave badly in the form of interrupting or speaking in an unusually loud voice. I had to look further. An interesting thing happened on this journey to the power of quiet. During my weekly yoga class, it came to me like an answer so clear that the words rang in my head like soft, heavenly bells. I talked too much so people would know I cared about them. It was my way of taking care of those I love. I decided before my fortieth birthday, that from that day forward, those around me would know I loved them, and cared what they thought and felt, but I was going to practice the power of quiet. As my forty-second birthday approaches, I can say that deciding to talk less has been more about focusing on quality rather than quantity. I’ve found that listening more shows those who I care about that I really do care how they feel. Now when I break in, it means more to them. Oh, sure, I still have my short periods of talking too much, but for the most part this has been one resolution that I can call a success. 1.In Paragraph 3 the writer mentions her husband mainly ________. A. to show how one communicates effectively B. to explain the reason for his silence in a conversation C. to give an example of those who have the power of quiet D. to give her high opinion of his communication skills 2.By “I had to look further”, the writer means she had to ________. A. look into the future in order to succeed in practicing the power of quiet B. try harder to prevent herself from talking too much C. survey people in other areas who talk little D. find out other reasons why she should talk less 3.Which of the following best describe the writer’s character? A. Kind but pessimistic. B. Loving and active. C. Selfless but proud. D. Stubborn and sensitive.
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A survey has shown that what you do on a plane can be determined b According to the results of an international passenger survey, Australians are the biggest drinkers on board with 36 percent choosing to down the hatch, compared to 35 percent of Americans and 33 percent of Brits. The Airline Passenger Experience Association(APEX) spoke to around 1,500 people, aged 18 and older, who have travelled by plane at least once during the last three months and were living in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Australia and Brazil. The results found Chinese travelers are most likely to nod off once the seat-belt sign switches off. They are also the first to take out their credit card for some in-flight shopping and the biggest fans of gaming. Americans on the other hand like to use their time in the air more productively—when not drinking—choosing to work while flying at 35,000 feet. Meanwhile, Brits and Germans are the best at making chat with random strangers—spending 50 percent more time than any other nationality. Comparatively, Brazilians conduct their conversations online via email, messaging apps or social media. Despite plane food having a bad reputation, seven out of ten interviewees said they were happy to eat up on the selection of in-flight snacks and meals. In-flight magazines were also popular with four out of five passengers. The international flyers did however express their desire for better in-flight entertainment. “The industry has greatly improved the comfort, entertainment and on board service, and passengers are accepting those improvements” said Russell Lemieux, APEX executive director. “At the same time, passengers are demanding more from their air travel experiences which will drive more improvements touching all aspects of the journey. ” he added. 1.What can you probably see in the flight according to the passage? A. Brazilians choose to drink. B. Americans do in-flight shopping. C. Germans chat to kill the time. D. The Chinese switch off the seat-belt sign. 2.When on board the plane, ______. A. passengers from one nation have little in common B. most passengers like to read in-flight magazines C. more than half of the passengers don’t enjoy plane food D. most people tend to use in-flight time to have a good sleep. 3.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Flyers care little about entertainment. B. Flyers are not satisfied with the improvements. C. Flyers are expecting better flight experiences. D. Flyers have more and more demands from airlines. 4.What’s the purpose of the passage? A. To entertain readers with interesting stories. B. To encourage people to behave well in public. C. To criticize impolite behaviors on the plane. D. To inform readers of the results of a survey.
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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。 To be more grateful in life means that you are also allowing yourself to be happier, more contented and more satisfied with everything that has been going on around you. But with all the stress, all the disappointments and all the anxiety around you, I bet you ask yourself this question all the time：“How exactly can I be more grateful with my life?” 1. . 1. Learn to live in the moment. life is a wonderful adventure full of enriching experiences and endless possibilities. Don’t just go through the motions of repetitive activities and boring tasks. No! Being a mindless zombie can make you more likely to take things for granted. 2. , make an effort to enjoy the experience. You’re supposed to attend a conference? Absorb it. Babysit your niece? Enjoy the moment. Eat a 15-minute lunch? Taste each bite. 2. 3. Being aware of your goal to be more grateful can help you look for things to be really more grateful for. Gratitude is a conscious decision. You have to practice it consistently. 3. Control your thoughts. Of course you have the power to control what you're. To be more grateful in life means that you are thinking of! Consider this exercise, for example：if you find yourself thinking more and more self-entitled, stop. __ 4._ . You are given consciousness. Make use of it wisely. 4. Always resist the temptation of comparing yourself with other people. As humans, we have the natural tendency to compare ourselves with others with the hope of attaining satisfaction. Actually, this kind of activity does not help you feel to be more grateful in life. 5. ! You will always be meeting someone richer, which makes you feel inferior to others! Don' t do it, please. Every little thing counts. You have the ability to make yourself feel to be more grateful in your life. A. Appreciate what you have right now B. And if you find yourself repeating negative junk, stop C. It does the opposite D. Express gratitude all the time E. Well, the following are some tips to help you with this particular concern F. Instead of doing something just for the sake of doing it G. Words that stress you and make you feel worthless should definitely be removed
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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。 There was a poor widow, ________ Radha. Every day before starting her work at the Spin-wheel，she said prayers ________. Once she read her ________ which exhorted (感化、激励） the work of mercy and she took it to ________. “My good God,” she ________, “how can I do good to others? I have nothing but my spin-wheel, which ________ hardly my daily bread. Winters are fast approaching and the ________ here in my room freezes my fingers that I can hardly ________. I have not paid my ________ and I have to beg myself in the street.” She thought still there is ________ she can do. She remembered then that a ________ of hers was very sick in bed. “I’ll ________ her today,” Radha said to herself. “I can spin in her house and I shall ________ have chance of giving her some ________." She took two apples from the cupboard—two apples, which were given to her — and went on her way. When her sick friend saw her, she was overcome with ________. “My dear Radha，" she said, “I have recently inherited (继承) a small ________. Would you like to stay here to ________ me? You would ________ the money that you pay in rent and with your spinning and my small inheritance, we could live without any worries.” Radha ________ the offer very willingly and that same day she moved to her friend’s house where, for the first time after so long she was able to spend a ________ night with no worries. 1.A. nameB. namedC. namingD. to name 2.A. absentlyB. bravelyC. religiouslyD. painfully 3.A. willsB. poemsC. lettersD. prayers 4.A. identityB. heartC. heavenD. church 5.A. addedB. commandedC. escapedD. cried 6.A. devotesB. organizeC. sellsD. earns 7.A. coldB. warmthC. shelterD. sunshine 8.A. liveB. spinC. readD. dig 9.A. billsB. dinnerC. rentD. fare 10.A. nothingB. everythingC. anythingD. something 11.A. friendB. lawyerC. relativeD. neighbor 12.A. missB. callC. visitD. cure 13.A. slightlyB. certainlyC. eventuallyD. hardly 14.A. insuranceB. comfortC. wealthD. disaster 15.A. upsetB. sadnessC. joyD. shock 16.A. situationB. apartmentC. diseaseD. fortune 17.A. look afterB. deal withC. play withD. depend on 18.A. collectB. attackC. saveD. ignore 19.A. acceptedB. providedC. praisedD. objected 20.A. restfulB. darkC. coldD. reliable
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阅读下面材料，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。 That Beijing, together with Zhangjiakou, succeeded in getting the chance to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, speeds up the development of Zhangjiakou City. Word came 1. the Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway, 2. (locate) in North China, is currently under construction, and 3. (expect) to be completed by 2020 in preparation for the cities to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. Starting from Beijing North Railway Station, heading west through the Great Wall three times in the capital's territory, the project is a big challenge, 4. designers say the explosions needed to dig the tunnels will not have an impact on the structure. The line has a 5. (long) of 174 km as a double tracked passenger dedicated line, with ten stations situated along its route. Having a 6. (totally) investment of 31.17 billion Yuan ($5 billion), the trip between the two cities will only take 40 minutes, with the train 7. (travel) at an average of 250 km/h. According to the plan, the high-speed railway will build two branch lines—one is to Yanqing Station and the other 8. Taizicheng of Chongli, 9. the Olympic village lies. The full railway, which includes 70-kilometer section through Beijing, will be completed in four and 10. half years.
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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。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。 A survey basing on 1,000 students found that half of the pupils and 80% of the middle school students sleeps less than nine hours every night. Too many homework given by school teachers and parents is the main reasons. Other reason lies in students’ bad habits. Some students, for example, are absent-minded while doing his homework, and some waste their after-class time. The third reason is because some students have to get up early on weekdays to get school far away from home. Experts are calling at schools and parents to cut down on the amount of homework. And students should make a good use of their time. And it would be better if they could choose to study in a nearby school.
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假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Chris刚刚转学，感到一切都很陌生。他在邮件中向你询问如何尽快融入新环境，请你根据以下信息回信。 1．多跟同学交流沟通； 2．积极参加学校活动；． 3．向老师寻求帮助。 注意：1．词数100左右； 2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3．开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Chris， I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble fitting in at your new school．_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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