In American schools there is something called Homecoming Day. Many high schools and colleges with a football team have a homecoming game. This can be the most important event of the year except graduation or commencement day(毕业典礼)．Students plan Homecoming Day for many weeks in advance.
Several days before Homecoming，students start to decorate the school. There are signs to wish luck to the team，and many other signs to welcome all the graduates. Many people still come to Homecoming twenty or thirty years after their graduation.
The members of school clubs build booths(摊位) and sell lemonade(柠檬)，apples and sandwiches. Some clubs help to welcome visitors.
During the day people like to look for teachers that they remember from long ago. Often they see old friends and they talk together about those happy years in school.
Everyone soon comes to watch the football game. When the game is half over，the band comes onto the field and plays school songs. Another important moment is when the Homecoming Queen or King appears. All the students vote a most popular student. It is a great honor to be chosen.
Homecoming is a happy day，but it is not perfect unless the football team wins the game. Even if the team loses，the students still enjoy Homecoming. Some stay at the school to dance，and others go to a party. For everyone it is a day worth remembering.
1.The most important event of the year in American high schools and colleges is ________.
A．Homecoming B．the football game
C． winning the game D. graduation．
2.When do students begin to arrange everything for Homecoming?
A．.Many weeks before the day.
B. The day before Homecoming
C．When the guests arrive
D．In the days before Homecoming.
3.Which of the following is NOT done on Homecoming Day?
A．To see old friends.
B．To call on teachers they remember.
C．To go home to see their family
D．To watch the football game
4.Who can probably become Homecoming Queen or King?
A．The guest who is most popular with the students.
B．The student who is liked most by the others.
C．The student who is most liked by the guests.
D．The player who plays best in the football game.
The Exterminating Angel
Director: Luis Bunuel
Country/Date: Mexico/1962(black and white)
Introduction: A party is organized in a high class society house. Many people are drinking and eating. It’s getting late, but nobody is leaving. Even though the door is open, people seem to be locked in the house. They can’t leave either the day or on the following days. So a rescue began.
The Net
Director: Irwin Winkler
Country/Date: USA/1995
Introduction: Angela Bennettt is a computer programmer who has devoted her life to computers and the Internet. She spends hours and hours in front of the screen. She does everything over the Internet, and she has some close friends in a chat room, though she has never talked to her neighbors.
Kung Fu Panda
Director: Mark Osborne & John Stevenson
Country/Date: Mexico/2008
Introduction: The leading character is a panda whose name is Po. He is lazy first but he has a great dream--to be a kung fu master. To make his dream come true, he goes to a faraway temple to learn kung fu from a master. However, one of his brothers, Tai Long wants to become the kung fu master, killing many of his brothers even the master. So Po fights against Tai Long and defeats him. The film is good especially for kids.
Life is Beautiful
Director: Roberto Benigni
Country/Date: Italy/1998
Introduction: In 1939, during World War II in Italy, Guido, a hopeful man, the main character fell in love with Dora, and they got married. Five years later, their lives changed. Guido and Joshua were taken by Nazis(纳粹) to a concentration camp and Dora also went there with her husband and son. At that place, Guido tried his best to save his son’s life in a special way.
1.Who is the director of The Net ?
A．Luis Bunuel B．Mark Osborne
C．Irwin Winkler D．Roberto Benigni
2.Which film is black and white?
A．The Net B. The Exterminating Angel
C．Kung Fu Panda D．Life is Beautiful
3.Which film is especially fit for kids?
A．The Exterminating Angel B. Kung Fu Panda
C． The Net D．Life is Beautiful
4.What can we learn about Life is Beautiful?
A． The story is set in World War II.
B．It is about a rescue of people who can’t leave a house.
C．It was made in America in 1995.
D．The main character is absorbed in computer.
短文改错
The summer holiday is coming. My classmates and I are talking about how to do during the holiday. We can chose between staying at home and take a trip. If we stay at home, it is comfortable but there is no need to spend money. But in that case, we will learn little about world. If we go on a trip abroad, we can broaden you view and gain knowledges we cannot get from books. Some classmates suggest we can go to places of interest nearby. I thought that it is a good idea. It does not cost many, yet we can still learn a lot.
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If you feel stressed by responsibilities at work, you should take a step back and identify (识别)those of 1. (great)and less importance. Then, handle the most important tasks first so you’ll feel a real sense of 2. (achieve). Leaving the less important things until tomorrow 3. (be) often acceptable.
Most of us are more focused 4. our tasks in the morning than we are later in the day. So, get an early start and try to be as productive 5. possible before lunch. This will give you the confidence you need to get you through the afternoon and go home feeling accomplished.
Recent 6. (study) show that we are far more productive at work if we take short breaks 7. (regular). Give your body and brain a rest by stepping outside for 8. while, exercising, or dong something you enjoy.
If you find something you love doing outside of the office, you’ll be less likely 9. (bring) your work home. It could be anything-gardening, cooking, music, sports—but whatever it is, 10. (make) sure it’s a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about.
单词拼写
1.She has one of the most _________(才华横溢的) minds in the country.
2.Scientists have made a major_______(突破) in the treatment of cancer.
3.Please help me to _______(计算) out my income tax.
4.They made use of ______(先进的) technology to send up a man-made satellites.
5.The stamp ______(附着) to the envelope is unique.
6.The surgeon _______(诊断) his illness as a rare bone disease.
7.During the most productive time in her _____(生涯)， she wrote five novels.
8.Please tell me what happened in ______（简洁）；I don’t go into the details.
9.Our main task now is increasing _____(产量)。
10.________(农业) plays an important part in our daily life.
11.The public should be ______(教育) in how to use energy more efficiently.
12.There was a woman lying _____(昏迷不醒的) on the floor.
13.Although we were busy, we accepted the _______(邀请) to the wedding.
14.She got into a ______(恐慌) when she couldn’t find the keys.
15.I hope our holiday will be ____(延长)
16.We asked for _______(平等)
17.He won a round of _______(掌声) when he ended his speech.
18.Some historians think the dreams of ancient peoples led to the development of _______(宗教)
19.I seem to have ________(使参与) myself in something I don’t understand.
20.The old man knows how to _____(交流) with dogs.
21.If it is ____(方便的) to you, I will call on you after work.
22.Because of the heavy traffic, I had to get to my ______(目的地) two hours before the lecture time.
23.Have you found a ______(解决方法) to your trouble?
24.Not many people agree with the government’s ________(预言) that he economy will be improved.
25.After some argument, Ruth was ________(最终) won over to our side.
完形填空
The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.
Cathy suffered some terrible _________ in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she _________ became healthy.
Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to _________out local swim team. She practiced hard and finally _________ it. The team practice, _________ was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly _________ her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to _________ her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swimsuit _________ to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to_________ and insisted she go .
From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t _________ a single practice. She had a_________ intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten—year—old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this _________ human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of _________of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a _________ ---ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying.
Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to _________ her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach _________ , “The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued, “Cathy has inspired us with her _________ and enthusiasm. _________ skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset(财富)one can hold is the heart.”
It was the greatest _________ of my daughter’s life. With all she hade been _________ in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph(成功).
1.A. failure B. pressure C. loss D. illness
2.A. usually B. finally C. firstly D. frequently
3.A. improve B. train C. join D. contact
4.A. increased B. found C. created D. made
5.A. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. instead
6.A. use B. survive C. save D. waste
7.A. pull B. tell C. hide D. fire
8.A. afraid B. nervous C. ready D. free
9.A. take off B. set off C. give up D.show up
10.A. attend B. miss C. ban D. Start
11.A. rich B. weak C. firm D. kind
12.A. trusted B. determined C. experienced D. embarrassed
13.A. frustration B. delight C. excitement D. surprise
14.A. beginner B. learner C. partner D. winner
15.A. cheer on B. compete with C. respond to D. run after
16.A. admitting B. explaining C. announcing D. whispering
17.A. humor B. will C. honesty D. wisdom
18.A. Although B. Since C. Once D. Because
19.A. discovery B. choice C. influence D. moment
20.A. through B. under C. across D. around
