1.直到解放他才回到家乡。
It was not until liberation that _______ to his hometown.
2.有钱人无论多有钱，也总是嫌不多。
________ __________ people are, they always want more.
3.我们花园里的植物看上去是那么熟悉， 以致我们常常意识不到在这些植物中有许多实际上来自遥远的国度。
___________ _________ do the plants in our gardens look that often we do not realize that many of them actually come from countries far away.
4.为挽救那个患癌症的男孩的所有尝试都无济于事。
All attempts to rescue the boy with cancer were __________ _____________.
5.汤姆很擅长理科，而他的兄弟绝对是无可救药。
Tom is good at science, _________ his brother is absolutely hopeless.
根据下列句子首字母或所给汉语注释，在句子右边的横线上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。(每空只写一词) (注意：将单词写在答题纸本题的横线上)
1.Well-spent aid is not _________(简单) throwing money at the poor.
2.This is a ___________(典型) example of temporary employment these days.
3.Her _____________(提拔) to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise.
4. Many foreigners who have never been to New York ______(联系) the city with the Statue of Liberty.
5.A research has provided evidence to support a theory that our brains have begun to ________(缩小).
6.What makes it surprising is that their r____________ to the defeat is to have another go.
7.The fruit is starting to go r______.
8. Don't profit yourself atthe e __________of others.
9. Developed countries b___________ much of the responsibility for environmental problems.
10. The clock has just s___________ three.
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。(注意：涂在答题卡上，E涂 AB F 涂 AC G涂 AD)
Our mood may change suddenly like a storm with lightning and thunderbolts that comes without notice.
The good news is that bad moods can leave as suddenly as they have come. Exceptions to this rule of course are cases where there are other problems such as depression or any other mental destruction.
How to improve your mood?
______1_________When you understand that you are not feeling happy but you are in depression or disappointment, then you can use these simple techniques that will be able to change the negative situation and improve your mood.
______2_______. Exercises, gymnastics and sports help a lot to achieve a better emotional balance.
If you feel that you are in a bad mood, take a hot bath or sauna. _________3__________.
Watch a movie, read a book or talk to a friend.
________4__________. When you leave work or home, go to places that make you happy and calm. This helps to improve your mood.
Make relations with happy, optimistic and pleasant people. ______5_______. Positive and optimistic feelings that create positive thinking for the future will help you overcome your bad feelings and defeat your bad mood.
When the problem of bad moods, frustration and negative emotions beyond normal situations becomes chronic (长期的), it is important to turn to a specialist for help.
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A．The relaxation of the muscles will help. |
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B．Change your environment. |
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C．Use physical activity to fight against feelings of depression. |
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D．This can help you improve your mood significantly. |
E. First you have to learn to recognize when you are in a bad mood.
F. There are ways to improve your mood.
G. Changes in feelings and mood can happen for various reasons.
Construction workers in Southern California have made a wild discovery. They were digging at a building site in San Timoteo Canyon (峡谷) when they unearthed hundreds of ancient animal fossils. Researchers say the bones hold important clues about the history of the region.
Nearly 1, 500 fossils were recovered from the dusty canyon. The remains are about 1.4 million years old. They include the bones of a new species of deer, several small rodents (啮齿目动物) and more. A giant cat fossil was also found. Scientists believe the animal was an ancestor of the saber- toothed tiger. Signs of plant life were uncovered as well.
“This is a huge find,” says Rick Greenwood, a scientist studying the site. “I don’t think most people had any idea that those types of animals were wandering around here more than a million years ago.”
San Timoteo Canyon is located about 85 miles from Los Angeles. The area of the canyon where the fossils were found was once part of a green river valley. Today, the region is dry and plant life is rare.
Most of the fossils are well preserved. Experts say a muddy lake bed may have trapped thirty animals that wandered over for a drink. The mud helped to protect the animal fossils.
The remains are a million years older than those discovered at the famous La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Scientists studying the bones will be able to learn more about how the animals adapted to changes in the environment.
“We have a confused view of what this time period was like, ” says another scientist. “A discovery like this could really be an important contribution.”
About 35 different animal species are represented in the fossil collection. Scientists began removing bones from the site last fall. The project was completed this summer. Starting next year, the fossils will be on display at the Western Science Center in the nearby city of Hemet, California.
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What does the passage mainly focus on?
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A．The secret of ancient animals’ deaths. |
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B．The preparation for a future fossil exhibition. |
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C．A great discovery of fossils. |
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D．The history of San Timoteo Canyon. |
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From what Rick says, we know ________. (原创)
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A．fossils were discovered in the canyon for the first time. |
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B．the canyon in ancient times was quite different. |
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C．more research work will be carried on in the canyon. |
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D．the river water helped to protect the animal fossils. |
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Compared to the discovery at the La Brea Tar Pits, the canyon-involved fossils _______.
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A．are far older |
B．include more species |
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C．are better preserved |
D．make experts more confused |
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What do we know about the fossils from the passage?
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A．All of them are of new species. |
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B．Some of them have been destroyed |
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C．They were looked for under experts’ guidance. |
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D．They will be on show in the near future. |
It is true that shyness can be a disadvantage socially for those who suffer from it seriously. I mean real shyness, not somebody who is simply quiet. Quiet people could be shy, but on the other hand, they may just be observing because they are unsure of you or others in your company. They may be capable of being extrovert (性格外向的) and sociable, but on some particular occasions, they are quiet.
I have learnt from my experience that those who observe and listen more and talk less can gain a position of strength. This means that even a very shy person, the type who is reluctant to talk in company (在交际场合) , especially new company, can become a strong person in just about anything they choose. Remember, knowledge is power, and a shy introvert (性格内向的人) is in a better position to gain knowledge than an extrovert. Introverted people can give great attention to learning, and as good listeners they can take in an enormous amount from others. Over time, people can come to respect them far more than the extrovert who speaks a lot. Usually about themselves.
What does it take , then for a very shy person to be that successful person they have always wanted to be ? They may only need one more thing to push themselves on their way. They need to dare themselves to take the leap; and when they do , they will probably find all the knowledge they have gained over the years will help them on their way to the top in their chosen field.
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What does the first paragraph mainly want to tell us?
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A．A person who is quiet may not be shy. |
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B．A shy person may not be a calm one. |
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C．Quiet people are usually doubtful. |
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D．Shyness is sometimes a bad feature. |
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The underlined word “reluctant” in paragraph 2 probably means ______.
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A．lazy |
B．careful |
C．eager |
D．unwilling |
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According to the author, introverted people can be successful because they usually ___________.
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A．have a strong will |
B．talk less and show off less |
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C．learn more than extroverts |
D．have a good attitude to learning |
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It can be learned from the last paragraph that “one more thing” probably refers to __________.
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A．energy |
B．courage |
C．quietness |
D．knowledge |
Count Me Out
Call me old-fashioned. Call me old. Call me what you want, but I refuse to become part of this new Internet world.
I do not possess a computer at home or at the office. Actually, I stopped going to an office 35 years ago, when all communications were done with a pen, a typewriter, or, if the matter was of world-shaking importance, over the telephone. Likewise, if you like something advertised in a newspaper or magazine, you visited the shop selling it at the given address, or you phoned the number shown. Then you spoke to the fellow and asked for further details.
Tell me what you think of the following ad that appeared the other day in the newspaper. It was for a cure for cancer and this is what it said: “Awareness is the key. Visit spfulford. com at the awareness site.” There was no address or telephone number for the site. So what do unfortunate people without a computer do if they are seeking a cure for their illness?
There are, I am told, certain advantages in having access to the Internet. You can, for example, send love messages across the world or even get married to someone that you meet online. This bit doesn’t interest me; I have been happily married for 60 years. There are, of course, other activities for Internet users besides finding love. They can pay bills, order groceries, or discuss with their doctors.
And this is by no means all. More amazing things are yet to come in the near future. I read a newspaper report recently that quoted Stephen Hawking, an important British scientist. “The complexity of a computer as it exists today is probably less than the brain of an earthworm,” he said. “But, as technology advances, computers will become more complex, and a time may come when the Internet may develop ‘consciousness.’ In other words, the Internet will be able to think, have feelings, and may well be able to act on its own.”
If Professor Hawking is right, I may change my attitude to computers. As I grow older each day, I would like one of those that not only thinks for me but also accepts responsibilities for all my mistakes.
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What’s the meaning of the title “Count Me Out”?
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A．Get me out of the Internet world. |
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B．Computers are trying to take control of life. |
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C．Modern technology pushes old people away. |
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D．Do not expect me to be a supporter of the Internet. |
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According to Paragraph 2, the author thinks computers are .
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A．unnecessary |
B．convenient |
C．expensive |
D．advanced |
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What might the author like about the future computer?
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A．Taking blames. |
B．Curing illnesses. |
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C．Delivering messages. |
D．Responding to emotions. |
