Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing ability.
Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes 1. (little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we persist in this practice, gradually we’ll learn how 2.（express）ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many 3. (difficult). In the first place, it often happens that we have trouble in 4.(find) appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there 5.(be) many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is 6. (extreme) hard for us to put them into English properly.
As far as I am 7.(concern), my suggestion is 8. we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then consult our dictionary. We can also ask our English teacher 9. help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for 10. development of our writing skills.
Shirley Allen loved to sing and play the piano．She studied music in college and her_______was to become a concert pianist or blues singer. Everything _______when she was 20 years old. She became sick with what doctors thought was typhoid fever(伤寒) and she almost died. Doctors gave her medicine to help her get well, but the medicine _______her to become_______deaf. She could no longer hear the music which she had always _______
Shirley would never give up playing the piano, _______she did decide to change _______. She transferred to Gallaudet University and studied English. In 1964 Shirley graduated from Gallaudet and looked for_______.
For three years, Shirley worked as a clerk in Washington, D.C．_______, in 1967 she was asked to work at Gallaudet University as a dorm supervisor(宿舍监管员). Shirley supervised young women who lived in the university during the school year. She also taught English. Somehow she found time to________school at Howard University in Washington, D.C．In 1972, Shirley received her M.A. degree.
This________woman became the first black deaf female in the world to receive her Ph. D．She made________in 1992 ________ she received the highest degree in education from the University of Rochester in New York.
Dr. Shirley Jeanne Allen has traveled many roads and ________many rainbows searching for her dream. With courage and________, she never gave up.
1.A. job B. interest C. duty D. dream
2.A. disappeared B. changed C. stopped D. ended
3.A. allowed B. caused C. encouraged D. enabled
4.A. almost B. actually C. totally D. gradually
5.A. loved B. played C. performed D. remembered
6.A. and B. so C. but D. even if
7.A. career B. interest C. life D. attitude
8.A. information B. help C. an assistant D. a job
9.A. However B. Then C. Therefore D. Besides
10.A. attend B. observe C. describe D. advertise
11.A. amazing B. strict C. wealthy D. beautiful
12.A. progress B. excuses C. suggestions D. history
13.A. after B. while C. until D. when
14.A. found B. watched C. followed D. appreciated
15.A. intelligence B. determination C. strength D. pride
Maybe you often have arguments with your parents about clothes, homework, friends and many other personal things.1.Most teenagers must be sorry or even frightened when their parents fight. They might think their parents don't love each other any more and that it would result in divorce.
2.They might disagree about important things like jobs or major family decisions. They might even disagree about little things that don’t seem important at all—Like what’s for dinner or what time someone gets home. Maybe sometimes parents can feel so strongly about their differences that it may lead to arguments. However, these arguments are often over quickly.3.
As a family member, you should find out what it really means when your parents fight. When your parents get upset with each other, they might cry or say things they don’t really mean. Most people lose their cool now and then, so if your parents arc fighting, don’t worry too much about it.4.
If your parents' fight really bothers you, you might find it hard to sleep or go to school.5.They may not even realize how upset you are until you tell them how their arguments affect you. You can also tell other relatives, a teacher or a friend.
Just remember that no family is perfect and arguments are common in every family.
A. Try to find a good way to solve it.
B. Parents might fight over small things
C. You should never argue with your parents.
D. But what’s going on when your parents fight with each other?
E. In fact, it is normal for parents to disagree and argue from time to time.
F. If this happens, try talking to one or both of your parents about their behavior.
G. Parent may apologize and make up and the family gets back into its usual way.
Hotel rooms come in a variety of styles and price ranges. Despite differences m decoration and price, one thing most hotels have in common is a set of rules. Failure to obey these rules can result in fees or fines to cover hotel room damages, removal from the hotel or possibly even arrest.
Smoking
Some hotels are completely non-smoking. Some hotels designate smoking and non-smoking rooms. If you smoke in a non-smoking room, you will likely be fined hundreds of dollars and possibly asked to leave.
Number of Guests
Most regular hotel rooms are designed for two adults. If you have more than two people staying in the room, the hotel will likely charge an additional fee for each extra guest, though some hotels let children stay free. Do not put more than four adults in the room unless the hotels policy permits that many people. Or you might be fined or removed from the hotel
Hotel Reservations Requirements
Most hotels require a major credit card to reserve the room. You can pay cash at the end of your stay, but do not be surprised if there is a temporary charge on your card for a few days after your stay. Most hotels authorize a security deposit on your card to cover any possible damages to the room. Once the hotel confirms that the room is undamaged and that you do not break any hotel policies, your security deposit will be refunded.
Breaking the Law
You cannot break the law in your hotel room, just as you cannot break the law in your own home or in public. Do not do drugs or commit any other criminal act in the hotel room. If you do, you will likely be arrested.
Noise
Most hotels have a noise policy you must obey. If you are being too loud you will usually get a warning. If the noise continues and more complaints are issued, you will likely be kicked out of the hotel, regardless of what time it is.
1.What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To advertise the hotel rooms
B. To show some rules of hotel rooms
C. To warn the customers
D. To offer some tips of living in hotel rooms
2.You will NOT be asked to leave the hotel, if you .
A. make too much noise continually
B. smoke without permission
C. have one extra guest to stay
D. break the law
3.Why is there a temporary charge on your card for a few days after your stay?
A. Because the hotels may use the money to pay for possible damages caused by you.
B. Because the hotels want to confirm whether you have money.
C. Because the hotels need a major credit card to pay for the rent.
D. Because the hotels need to authorize a security deposit.
International Robotics Forum（论坛）
Tokyo Big Sight,Tokyo,Japan,December 4-5
The Robotics Society of Japan(RSJ),to provide opportunities for young robot lovers to learn more about industrial and service robots,is going to hold the International Robotics forum that will cooperate with this year's International Robot Exhibition.
The lectures and explanations throughout the Conference will be given in Japanese but will be interpreted into English at the same time.The Conference will offer a great opportunity for senior high school students from all around the world to communicate with each other through robots.Therefore,we look forward to your active participation.
The event will take place two days.On the morning of Day One,Prof.Shin'ichi Yuta of the Shibaura Institute of Technology will give a lecture on basic mobile robotics and learning through robots.This will be followed by a talk by Mr.Kazuhiko Yokoyama of Yasukawa Electric Corporation,who will explain the mechanism and control of robots and also point out the highlights（最精彩的部分）of the International Robot Exhibition.
We will prepare a challenge for all the participants.We will send you themes for robot research.You will study them in advance,and on the afternoon of Day One,you will visit the Tokyo International Exhibition Center and investigate（详细研究）real robots.You will be able to experience fun and excitement of advanced robot technologies.On the morning of Day Two,you will present your study and investigation results.
On the afternoon of Day Two,as the final event,awards will be given by the RSJ to groups that have given outstanding presentations.
We hope that many future robot researchers and engineers will be born today.
1.What's the purpose of the Conference?
A. To present the most outstanding robots to young robot lovers.
B. To cooperate with this year's International Robot Exhibition.
C. To offer opportunities for young robot lovers worldwide to communicate with each other through robots.
D. To give opportunities for young robot lovers to visit the Tokyo International Exhibition Center.
2.What language(s) will be given throughout the Conference?
A. Japanese. B. Chinese.
C. English. D. Both Japanese and English.
3.The text is most probably taken from .
A. an International Robot Journal B. a robot show guide
C. an announcement of a travel agency D. an advertisement
Calvin Gillian didn’t believe that Norway was the place for an adventurous holiday. However, some friends told him to go there and he loved it.
“I’m an extreme-sports maniac. I’ve traveled to many different countries, but I didn’t expect Norway to be a good place for an extreme holiday. Tourists usually visit Norway because of its old Viking history or to go fishing and boating in the famous fjords(峡湾) to enjoy a relaxing holiday, or to go climbing to enjoy the beauty of nature. But I didn’t go for fishing; I wanted adventure.
“Skiing is the best thing you can do in Norway. Svartisen, the Black Ice glacier(冰川）, is wonderful. The ice is not the usual white but a deep blue color, like the sea. However, you have to wear special clothes, because skiing on a million-year-old glacier can be very dangerous.”
“Then, there is Hunderfossen Family Park for Toll Park. You can go water skiing and ice skating. It is certainly a beautiful place but it is more expensive than visiting other parts of Norway.
“I also visited the Homenkollen Ski Jump in Oslo. The view from the top of the ski jump was wonderful and the the ski museum was very interesting. I wanted to try a jump but unfortunately, it’s only for professional ski-jumpers. Anyway, I was very tired and I needed a break, so I went back to my hotel and got some sleep.
“Next year, I am going to take my girlfriend to Norway, too. She is having her holiday in Australia now and she wants to have a different type of adventure for next year.”
1.How did Calvin Gillian feel about his trip?
A. Bored B. Relaxed
C. Satisfied D. Disappointed
2.The underlined word “maniac”(in para.2) refers to someone who___.
A. has a strong interest in something B. has a bad opinion of something
C. expects things to be successful D. likes to compete with others
3.What did Calvin Gillian do in Norway?
A. Ski-jumping B. Climbing
C. Fishing D. Skiing
4.What’s the best title for the text?
A. Calvin Gillian’s Holiday Countries B. Travel in Different Countries
C. Historical Places in Norway D. A Norwegian Adventure
