阅读填空 先通读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在文章后表格的空格内填入一个最
恰当的单词。所填单词必须写在答题卡对应题号的横线上。每个空格只能填一个单词。
If we agree that education is used to prepare us for life, then there is very little time to waste. So, while we can, we should teach children something really useful. Here is what our school should teach.
Politeness is a mark of civilization(文明). The sooner children learn this, the better. In any case, a lot can be achieved by a smile and good manners.
Like it or not, our adults work hard for money, but we don’t make an effort to teach children how to manage it. So our schools have a duty to teach them this ability from the beginning.
We’re likely to accept something we are told, but that’s not what educated people do. Educated people are reasonable(理性的) and they look at facts. If our schools teach nothing else, they should at least teach critical（批判性的）thinking.
Children should learn to take care of their health. They should know that if they eat junk food（垃圾食品）, they will become fat and unhealthy. They should be very clear about what happens to their bodies when they drink or smoke.
All of us are part of society. We have rights and duties. We should understand what they are. We have to know a little bit of history and geography, because we need to have an environment in which to communicate with the people around us.
In a word, our schools should spend every moment they have telling this to our children: “This is life, this is what you are going to face, and this is how you deal with it.”
Title | Very Useful Education |
Introduction | Education should help children get ready for life. |
Advice | Important things should be taught in schools. |
What to teach | How to behave 1. The basic skill of 2. money How to 3. in a critical way How to keep 4. The rights and duties one has in society |
Conclusion | Children should be taught what _ 5. is and how to deal with it. |
动词填空 用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空，并将答案写在答题卡对应题号的横线上。
1. —I didn’t expect that John would be absent from my birthday party.
—It’s said that he __________ (visit) his grandparents in the countryside on Sundays.
2. Human population growth will be probably the most serious problem if it __________ (not control) properly.
3. —I have already made up my mind not to study abroad.
— Really? I thought you __________ (not give) up the chance.
4. Will you be kind enough to hold the door open for me as I __________(carry) too many things to spare a hand?
5. —Dad, what did the doctor suggest yesterday?
—__________ (take) more exercise every day.
6. Though there’s enough time, I prefer __________ (complete) the task quickly first to spend more time on my hobbies.
7. —Are you going to Shanghai for further study after graduation?
—Well. I __________ (not decide). I may make some other choices.
8. This is our first product in China and of course there __________ (be) more to come.
根据句意, 用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空。
1.The man is still an ______________ (know) writer, but I’m sure he will be famous.
2.The first step to learn English well is to ______________ (pronunciation) correctly.
3.What? Jack had his purse ______________ (steal) on the bus? How careless he was!
4.The successful film was directed by more than one ______________ (direct). They worked as a team.
根据句意和汉语注释，在答题卡对应题号的横线上，写出单词的正确形式。
1.After several ______________ (过失)，he finally managed to hit the target.
2.______________ (以，凭借）his efforts he succeeded in making so many useful inventions.
3. Our teachers are ______________ (严格的) with us than before because of the coming exams.
4. Though Money isn't everything, it still ______________ (要紧) a lot to the poor.
English book Animal Farm (1945) tells a story about farm animals. They are fed up with (受够了) Mr Jones, the farmer. He treats them badly, so they decide to kick him off the farm and run the farm themselves.
One day an old pig called Old Major gathers the animals around him. He tells them that all animals should stand together. He says they should take over the farm. They say that all animals are equal.
After they get rid of (摆脱) Mr Jones, two pigs become the leaders of Animal Farm. One pig called Snowball is a great speaker. He has big ideas for Animal Farm. The other leader is a pig called Napoleon. Napoleon is a crafty (狡猾的) animal. He brings together supporters by offering them advantages.
Napoleon makes a war against Snowball and kicks him away from the farm. He turns Snowball into a big enemy. He says that Snowball is working with Farmer Jones and other farmers to do harm to Animal Farm.
But as it turns out it is Napoleon who is working with the enemies of the animals. He joins up with the old human enemies of the animals. But he tells the animals that he is working for them. At the same time the animals work hard. It seems that it is as bad to live under Napoleon as it was under Farmer Jones!
Why is the story so important?
Animal Farm is an excellent choice for learners of English because it’s very short. The language is also simple.
Like many famous stories Animal Farm is not just a book. It was played on the BBC radio in 1947. The big modern way of telling stories is in movies of course. Orwell’s book has become a film twice. Perhaps it won’t surprise you that the first one (1954) was a cartoon. In 1984 another film was made. This was a live-action (真人版的) film. The famous book has also been put on in the theater. In 1984 a play was made and it toured a number of British cities.
1. Which is the right order of what happened in the story?
a. Napoleon turns snowball into a big enemy.
b. Animals are tired of Mr Jones.
c. Snowball becomes one of the leaders.
d. Napoleon kicks snowball off the farm.
e. Animals get rid of Mr Jones.
A. e a b c d B. a e b d c
C. b e c a d D. b e a c d
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. George Orwell is the writer of the book Animal Farm.
B. All the learners of English should read this book.
C. The book became a film in 1947.
D. Snowball and Napoleon lead the farm in the end.
3.What do you think of Napoleon according to the passage?
A. Friendly and kind. B. Polite and helpful.
C. Popular and honest D. Dishonest and unkind
4.The purpose of the passage is ______________________.
A. to make an advertisement for a new book
B. to introduce us a famous novel
C. to show a world of animal
D. to attract us to watch a film
When I was a baby, I interested you and made you laugh. Whenever I was “bad”, you'd shake your finger at me and ask: “How could you?”—but then you'd give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch(腹部抓痒) and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
My housetraining was a long process, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. We went for long walks, runs in the park and car rides. We stopped for ice cream. I took long sleeps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.
Step by step, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human friend. Finally, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a dog person, but I still welcomed her into our home. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement, I was attracted by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them too. Your wife was afraid I would bite them. However, as they began to grow, I became their friend.
Now, you have a new job in another city and you and they will be moving to a flat that does not allow pets. You've made the right decision for your "family", but there was a time when I was your only family.
I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound(收容所). It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said: “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged(耸肩) and gave you a pained look．The children were in tears as they waved me goodbye. And "How could you?" were the only three words that swept over my mind.
Is it better to live with hope or without hope? At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you, that you had changed your mind and that this was all a bad dream.
My beloved master, I will think of you and wait for you forever. I hope you receive more faithfulness(忠诚) from your family than you showed to me.
1.Who tells this story?
A. A dog. B. A child.
C. A dog's owner. D. A dog trainer
2.Which is true about the dog when it lived at the pound?
A. It hoped to be kept by another family.
B. It did not trust humans any more.
C. It was excited about the pound.
D. It continued to love its former owner.
3.What is the theme of the story?
A. Be faithful to those who love you.
B. Never expect too much.
C. Never complain about your life.
D. Be ready for changes.
