阅读下面的材料，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I was at the Indian grocery store with my cart totally full to check out. There was an African American man in his __________ (sixty) behind me. I told him he could go before me __________ he had just two items in his hand, and he was all smiles and added, as if __________ (tease) me, “Thanks! Why don’t you pay for my stuff too?” and laughed. I felt a little __________ (embarrass) and thought that the man had a wonderful sense of humor.
I told the lady at the check-out not __________ (charge) him. I said I would pay for him. He said, “No, no, no, I was just kidding.” And I __________ (reply) with a smile, “Yes, yes your wish is heard. Please let me do it!”
As we talked outside, he told me that the Indian herbs(草药) __________ he had bought were for his friend so I should take the money. I said to him, “It is good that it is not for you. Now you can pay it forward to somebody else.” He thanked me and promised he would.
__________ (eventual), I went home __________ my car full of groceries and my heart full of __________ (warm) and kindness.
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
The day before Christmas I pulled into a store parking lot and counted my money again. It wasn’t much. I ________ being poor, not having enough to ________ my small children a few simple toys. As I was ________ I noticed the Salvation Army (救世军) bell ringer (敲钟人) at the ________. I felt bad again because I didn’t feel I could ________ anything to give him. I started walking towards the entrance ________ two cars entered empty parking spaces in front of me. The first was a ________, new Cadillac which became the ________ of me the moment I saw it. “How ________,”I thought, “would it be to have enough money to buy a car like that!” The second car, ________, was an ancient car more shabby than the one I was driving.
A man got out of the Cadillac and hurried into the store ________ past the bell ringer without a second ________. Out of the old car came a young mother with three small children following ________ behind her. Her clothes looked as ________ as her car, yet she stopped at the entrance and ________ a bill. In that second a(n) ________ touched me, my envy and dislike ________ me, and all the love and joy filled me. I fished a bill out of my own purse, ________ it in the Salvation Army kettle, and wished the ________ a “Merry Christmas!”
Now I felt I was a poor man but rich on the ________. After finding a few things for my kids, I drove home with my heart singing.
1.A. hateB. permittedC. escapedD. regretted
2.A. makeB. buyC. awardD. lend
3.A. pulling outB. settling inC. getting outD. cutting in
4.A. parking spaceB. counterC. parking lotD. entrance
5.A. spareB. splitC. spendD. save
6.A. thoughB. sinceC. whenD. if
7.A. sharpB. dullC. pureD. shiny
8.A. targetB. envyC. itemD. bargain
9.A. niceB. preciousC. rareD. expensive
10.A. thereforeB. howeverC. anyhowD. besides
11.A. merelyB. rightC. hopefullyD. seldom
12.A. smileB. nodC. glanceD. wave
13.A. firmlyB. bravelyC. casuallyD. closely
14.A. worn outB. cast downC. tired outD. broken down
15.A. paidB. passedC. donatedD. rejected
16.A. equalityB. sympathyC. approvalD. warmth
17.A. leftB. visitedC. reachedD. missed
18.A. tookB. handedC. startedD. dropped
19.A. salesmanB. bell ringerC. womanD. man driver
20.A. wealthB. luckC. insideD. outside
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。选项中的两项为多途选项。
It is necessary but difficult for English beginners to memorize new words, and long lists of words seem to make the task impossible. They are puzzled why they try to memorize words with great efforts but forget them easily. That's why there are often inquiries about how to memorize new words. 1. Here are some tips to help.
2. We too often separate the process of new words memorization from pronunciation. In fact these two can be combined and each will enhance the other. Saying the word to ourselves helps activate hearing memory, which helps the memory. 3. The more familiar we are with the word, the greater chance we will have to keep it for the rest of our life.
Never memorize single English words. 4. Relate the word to terms we already know, either as synonym（同义词） or antonym（反义词）. For example, the word "gargantuan" is similar in meaning to words "gigantic", "huge" and "large". Make a order of words: "small, medium, large, gigantic, and gargantuan".
Create a mental image of the word that involves strong emotions. Think, "The gargantuan whale is going to swallow me whole".
Learning English words requires action. Complaining how difficult it is to memorize new words will be of little help. 5. Have a try with ten words a day and you will see what a difference you will make in our English learning.
A. So take action right now.
B. Speak the word while memorizing it.
C. Memorizing new words is very important.
D. Actually, some have given up learning new words.
E. In fact, learning new words needn't be that difficult.
F. Make as many associations and connections as possible.
G. The sound of word helps us recall the spelling and familiarizes us with the word.
Now scientists believe that global warming affects hibernating(冬眠的) animals, causing them to wake up earlier. While this may seem a little concern, it is in fact a significant environmental problem. The shortened hibernation (冬眠) period could actually lead to significant declines in the populations of several species.
Some of the first concrete evidence of the phenomenon came from Colorado, where researchers at the Rocky Mountain Biological lab have been observing marmot（旱獭） hibernation behavior since the 1970s. In the early days of their studies, marmots generally hibernated several weeks into the month of May. Nowadays, however, temperatures in the area have risen by 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit(华氏度), and the marmots are waking up about a month earlier.
At least the marmots are still hibernating. Several other animals have not been hibernating at all recently. Brown bears in the Spanish Cantabrian Mountains did not hibernate last year. In parts of the United States, chipmunks （花鼠） also skipped the hibernation period. The bears seem to have survived without losing many individuals. The chipmunks, however, were not so lucky. Many of the animals died of starvation during the winter.
The problem with animals waking up early, or skipping hibernation altogether, lies with the creatures’ metabolism（新陈代谢）. When an animal hibernates, their metabolism drops significantly. The animals’ heart rate slows, and they require very little energy to live. When the animals awake from their winter slumber, their metabolism returns to normal.
But while their metabolism may be as active as it was before hibernation, food sources aren’t as available as they were before. A marmot may wake up when temperatures get warmer, thinking it’s spring, but plants will not have gotten the amount of sun they need to signal their spring period of growth. So until the plants grow, the marmots have no reliable food source.
Many scientists believe the problem will continue to get worse. In addition to changes in hibernation patterns, some believe that other animals will also begin to change their migration patterns or begin to give birth earlier. For many biologists, that’s a scary prospect. Terry Root, an animal expert at Stanford University, said: “I do think what we will be facing is the extinction of many species."
1.What is the viewpoint of the writer?
A. Global warming will continue to get worse as time goes on.
B. Global warming will lead to shortened hibernation of some animals.
C. Shortened hibernation will result in declines in the population of animals.
D. Some animals will skip hibernation altogether.
2.The writer sets the example of the marmot so as to ________.
A. explain that global warming influences animals’ hibernation
B. indicate that the weather gets warmer and warmer now
C. show that the weather in the United States is quite different
D. say some animals do not hibernate now due to warm weather
3.Why can’t marmots find enough food when they wake up?
A. Because there are too many marmots in the wild now.
B. Because plants haven’t received enough sunlight for spring growth.
C. Because winter days end much earlier than before.
D. Because more and more animal species skip hibernation now.
4.Terry Root holds a(n) ________ attitude towards the future of animals.
A. optimisticB. doubtfulC. pessimisticD. sensitive
If you have a chance to go to Finland, you will probably be surprised to find how “foolish” the Finnish people are.
Take the taxi drivers for example. Taxis in Finland are mostly high-class Benz with a fare of two US dollars a kilometer. You can go anywhere in one, tell the driver to drop you at any place, say that you have some business to attend to(料理), and then walk off without paying your fare. The driver would not show the least sign of anxiety.
The dining rooms in all big hotels not only serve their guests, but also serve outside diners. Hotel guests have their meals free, so they naturally go to the free dining rooms to have their meals. The most they would do to show their good faith is to wave their registration card(住宿登记卡) to the waiter. With such a loose check, you can easily use any old registration card to take a couple of friends to dine free of charge.
The Finnish workers are paid by the hour. They are very much on their own as soon as they have agreed with the boss on the rate(价钱). From then on, they just say how many hours they have worked and they will be paid accordingly(相应地).
With so many loopholes(漏洞) in everyday life, surely Finland must be a heaven to those who love to take “petty advantages”. But the strange thing is, all the taxi passengers would always come back to pay their fare after they have attended to their business; not a single outsider has ever been found in the free hotel dining rooms. And workers always give an honest account of the exact hours they put in. As the Finns always act on good faith in everything they do, living in such a society has turned everyone into a real “gentleman”.
In a society of such high moral practice, what need is there for people to be on guard against others?
1.While taking a taxi in Finland, ________.
A. a passenger can go anywhere without having to pay the driver
B. a passenger pays two US dollars for a taxi ride
C. a passenger can never be refused by the taxi driver wherever he wants to go
D. a passenger needs to provide good faith demonstration (证明) before leaving without paying
2.We know from the passage that big hotels in Finland ________.
A. are mostly poorly managed
B. provide meals for any diners
C. provide free wine and charge for food
D. provide meal for only those who live in the hotels
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The workers in Finland are paid by the hour.
B. The workers are always honest with their working hours.
C. The workers and their bosses will make an agreement in advance about the pay.
D. The bosses in Finland are too busy to check the working hours of their employees.
4.The word “those” in the last but one paragraph probably refers to ________.
A. people who are dishonest
B. people who often have meals in big hotels
C. people who often take taxis
D. people who are worthy of trust
Fun games and activities play all important role in making picnics enjoyable. Here are some examples.
Picnic Games for all Age Groups: Running and jumping races, playing balloons are some of the very popular picnic games for children. Grown ups in the picnic mood often enjoy taking part in children’s games too. While organizing picnic games that suit all age groups, think of all those going to the picnic and think of their preferences. Picnic games for grown ups can include playing frisbee (飞盘), ball games and other sports activities. Prepare playing cards and board games for those who may not be able to take part in active games.
Family picnic games: family picnics are for all the family members to get together and share some priceless moments with each other. When on a family picnics, spend quality time with your family members, chat with them and talk about what you have not spoken about due to your busy lives. Playing together helps you refresh yourself and your relationship with your near ones.
Company Picnic Games: Company picnics are team-building events, organized with the purpose of nurturing（培养）team spirit in the company and developing in them a sense of belongings towards the organization. You can organize outdoor sports, team games and enjoyable activities for the team members. Make sure that the company picnic turns out to be a refreshing break from work for the team.
1.The main purpose of the text is to introduce games for ________.
A. teamsB. racesC. picnicsD. children
2.What kind of games do children probably like best?
A. playing cards.B. throwing Frisbee.
C. team sportsD. running races
3.The underlined words near ones in paragraph 3 most probably refer to ________.
A. school mates
B. family members
C. people working for you
D. people sitting next to you
4.Why do companies organize games?
A. To select the strongest teams.
B. To make the organizers more famous.
C. To build a link between work and play.
D. To help their employees build team spirits.
