One day,it was raining heavily and I didn’t have an umbrella,I had just___a bus and had to walk back to my house.I___walking in that direction,when I heard somebody shouting,“Sister,”“Sister.” I looked back and___the stationery（文具）shopkeeper.I went to him and asked what was the___.He said that since it was raining heavily,I could take a___in his shop,have a look at his new___and go home when the rain stopped.For a moment I hesitated（犹豫）,but the___of getting to have a look at the pens made me nod.
To my surprise,I found that the___was larger than I thought.The stationery shopkeeper offered me a chair and took out the pens for me.I___a beautiful parker（派克）pen and had a try.It____so smoothly that I wanted to buy it with all my heart,____as expected,it was very expensive.The shopkeeper said,“I can give you the pen for ninety-five dollars____one hundred.”I looked up and thanked him for the____,but refused politely as it was____quite expensive for me.By that time,the rain had____,and after appreciating his____,I quickly walked back to my house.
After that day,the shop became my____place to hang out .The shopkeeper used to____me pens always at discount prices and very often also offered me tea.He had much information about all kinds of pens and other writing instruments.____both of us knew nothing about each other,we had a deep friendship based on our common ____.
1.A. run into B. got on C. run after D. got off
2.A. tried B. started C. considered D. avoided
3.A. observed B. answered C. saw D. remembered
4.A. matter B. trouble C. doubt D. reason
5.A. drink B. seat C. breath D. test
6.A. umbrella B. books C. tea D. pens
7.A. importance B. dream C. idea D. result
8.A. shop B. station C. factory D. bar
9.A. made use of B. ran out of C. caught sight of D. took care of
10.A. moved B. ran C. walked D. wrote
11.A. and B. but C. so D. or
12.A. instead of B. up to C. due to D. in addition to
13.A. convenience B. choice C. offer D. deal
14.A. even B. again C. ever D. still
15.A. come down B. stopped C. continued D. poured down
16.A. bravery B. politeness C. kindness D. carefulness
17.A. favourite B. personal C. only D. secret
18.A. share B. sell C. introduce D. send
19.A. Once B. Unless C. Since D. Although
20.A. interests B. lifestyles C. goals D. habits
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：在错的词下画一横线，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。
One day I was walking with my mom out of a supermarket then I found a wallet and picking it up. We were on our ways to the parking lot. In front of us were a lady, who seemed to be looking for something and we asked her what she was looking for. She said she has lost her wallet. I asked her if one I picked up was hers. Saw the wallet, she said yes. So I gave it back to her. She was so glad that she insisted on giving me 100 yuan for return. I refused. She was gratefully to us. I returned back home with delight.
Ecotourism (生态旅游) 1.(grow) in popularity. It is 2.(common) agreed that ecotourism must preserve the wildlife and culture of the area, benefit the local people and the local community, make a profit without3. (destroy) natural resources and provide an experience that tourists want to pay for. In a true ecotourism project, a nature reserve 4.(allow) a small number of tourists to visit 5. rare animals and uses the money that is earned 6.(continue) with important conservation work. The local people not only have jobs in the nature reserve as guides and keepers, but have a voice in how the project develops. Tourists stay in local houses with local people, not in specially 7.(build) hotels. They experience the local culture and do not take precious energy and water away from the local population. They travel on foot, by boat, bicycle or elephant so that there is no pollution. You can apply the principles of ecotourism 8. you go for your holiday. Leave nothing 9. you except footprints and take nothing away except photographs. Don’t buy souvenirs made from 10. (danger) animals or plants.
One day after school I was just finishing up some math homework. My dad came back from work and sat right beside me, ______ over my homework with me. We made corrections _____. After that we _______ and my dad said,” I will always _______ every moment spending time talking with you”.
I remember my Dad telling me his stories of when he was ______. My dad didn't have a father ____. He was always moving from place to place with my ______. My dad wasn't the easiest kid to_____. He would _______ with kids at school, which made my grandma worried. He’d act out to release the anger he had from not having his father present in his ________ and teenage years.
At high school, things got a little ________. He made a football team, he did well and didn’t get into as much _______ as before. He also made many friends. ______ those friends was my uncle. My Dad and Uncle were friends all throughout high school. It was through my uncle _______my Mom and Dad met _________. Later, they got married. After I was born, my dad felt that becoming a _______ was an honor and that he would not be ______ in my life.
I suddenly looked up to see my Dad ______ at me. I could see in my Dad’s eyes how he longed for a _______ like this. I continued to do my math homework and _______ my Dad say,” I love you, always”.
1.A. taking B. looking C. getting D. handing
2.A. equally B. instead C. together D. hardly
3.A. thought B. planned C. listened D. talked
4.A. waste B. organize C. tre
asure D. choose
5.A. young B. old C. tired D. poor
6.A. growing up B. turning up C. settling down D. breaking away
7.A. mom B. uncle C. grandpa D. grandma
8.A. connect B. handle C. change D. recognize
9.A. fight B. dance C. compete D. study
10.A. struggling B. travelling C. childhood D. adulthood
11.A. harder B. easier C. worse D. larger
12.A. trouble B. debt C. sadness D. anxiety
13.A. Between B. Apart from C. Among D. As for
14.A. who B. when C. how D. that
15.A. practically B. officially C. especially D. entirely
16.A. father B. mother C. fighter D. student
17.A. present B. different C. absent D. strict
18.A. glaring B. pointing C. aiming D. smiling
19.A. appearance B. relationship C. background D. behavior
20.A. felt B. found C. heard D. made
Reading has been linked to a wide range of mental, physical, and social health benefits. Here’s what to expect when you become a regular reader.
You’ll keep your brain in top shape. Research has found that reading stimulates the brain, helping the brain function properly for the long term.1., reading is one of the most affordable and accessible brain boosters.
You’ll become more empathetic. Reading can boost your ability to understand the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of other people. 2..
You’ll reduce stress. In one study, reading was found to be one of the most effective ways to reduce stress. 3.. If you want to cheer up quickly, pick up a book.
You’ll fall asleep easier. Developing a calming bedtime routine is helpful for anyone looking to fall asleep faster.4., give up alcohol, electronics, and cigarettes before bed and pick up a book instead, for reading is a great way to relax before turning off the light.
You’ll become more interesting. 5.. And that means readers can not only teach themselves new skills or knowledge, but also share it with other people.
A. It proved even more effective than listening to music, talking a walk, or drinking a cup of tea
B. In order to satisfy yourself
C. In other words
D. For better sleep
E. And that means you’ll be better to form meaningful relationships with others
F. Develop a consistent reading plan and stick to it
G. Reading allows us to learn new things and expand our minds
Enter to win free book giveaways from publishers. See details for each book giveaway below.
Wilf The Migh
ty Worrier: Saves the World
By Georgia Pritchett
Wilf is a little boy who worries quite a lot, about quite a lot of things. About almost everything.
Sponsored by: Quercus
Giveaway dates: December 17 - January 18, 2016
Copies available: 10
Battle of the Bots (Robots Rule)
By C. J. Richards
Thanks to the eleven-year-old robotics whiz kid George Gearing and his best buddy, Jackbot, the evil Dr. Micron is finally behind bars. But life is hardly back to normal. With TinkerTech closed down for investigation and the townspeople abandoning their own beloved robots...
Sponsored by: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Giveaway dates: November 4 - November 24, 2015
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The Secrets to Ruling School (Without Even Trying): Book 1 (Max Corrigan)
By Neil Swaab
It’s the first week of middle school, i.e., the Worst Place in the Entire World. How do you survive in a place where there are tough kids twice your size, sadistic (虐待狂的) teachers, and restrictions that make jail look like a five-star resort? Easy: with the help of Max Corrigan, middle school “expert” and life coach. Let Max teach you how to.
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Giveaway dates: November 23 - January 8, 2016
Copies available:10
Weird but True 7: 300 Outrageous Facts
By National Geographic Kids
Ridiculous But True! 7 is the newest addition to the blockbuster Weird But True series. This new book offers children 300 more of the strange facts, illustrations, and photographs they love!
Sponsored by: National Geographic Children's Books
Giveaway dates: November 12 - January 14, 2016
Copies available: 10
1.You can get these book giveaways by _______.
A. entering a website to win
B. going to the book stores
C. writing a letter to sponsors
D. visiting the publishers in person
2.Which book would Tom like to get if he is interested in robots?
A. Wilf The Mighty Worrier: Saves the World
B. Battle of the Bots (Robots Rule)
C. The Secrets to Ruling School
D. Weird but True 7: 300 Outrageous Facts[
3.The text is intended to ______.
A. suggest ways to win free books from publishers
B. help readers contact with free book publishers
C. inform the readers to win free book giveaways
D. introduce some newly published children books
