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注意:：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改十处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。
Festivals have much origins, some religious, some seasonal, and some for special people or events. Some of the festivals are hold to honor those who are dead. Some are in memory of famous people. In China, the Dragon Boat Festival honor the famous ancient poet, Qu Yuan. The Spring Festival is the most energy and important one, when people look forward to the end of winter and the coming of spring. Some Western countries have very excited carnivals, that usually take the place 40 days before Easter. These carnivals might included parades, dancing in the streets day and night, loudly music and colorful clothing of all kinds. Festivals let us enjoy life, be proud in our customs and forget our work for a little while
The play “The Million Pound Bank Note” is based on a short story 1.(write) by Mark Twain, who was brought up in Hannibal, Missouri, and is best known 2. his novels, such as The Adventure of Tom Sawyer and The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn. The story happened in 3. summer of 1903, and Henry Adams, an 4. (America) businessman had some bad luck to be carried out to sea by a strong wind. However, he was 5. (spot) and rescued at sea luckily by a Bri
tain ship and landed in London, where he found himself without money, friends 6. a job. But he had to earn his living, which could account for (解释...的原因) his 7. (appear). One day when he was wandering on the pavement and didn’t know 8. to do, he heard somebody 9. (call) him. Then he was led to two brothers 10. made a bet and gave him an envelope with a large sum of money in it .
David was a Senior High School student, who was so crazy to attract girls. He spent 10 hours a day ____ more than 200 selfies (自拍) trying to find the ___one.
He would take 10 photos of ____ before he washed and would go ____class secretly three times every hour. At 16, he dropped out of school ____ he could throw himself into his addiction (上瘾) , and he ate____ . He did not leave his house for six months, and when he failed to take the perfect picture, he tried to ____ himself by taking an overdose (过度用药). His mother, Penny, ___ to save him, and forced him to ask for help after his addiction had become_____.
The 19-year-old, believed to be Britain's first selfie _____, is now under special treatment ___. He has not taken a picture of himself in seven months and has ___ that achieving perfection is ______ . He told the Sunday Mirror，“I was constantly ____ the perfect selfie and when I realized I couldn’t, I wanted to die. I _______ my friends, my education, my health and almost my life. The only thing I _____ about was having my phone with me so that I could satisfy the desire for a picture of myself at any time of the day.” He expressed his ____ to the doctors and said their help kept him ____ and called on others to ask for help _____ they ended up in hospital.
One psychologist at a clinic ____ David was treated said the addiction to taking selfies has now become a mental illness.
1.A. taking B. having C. making D. getting
2.A. beautiful B. perfect C. good D. comfortable
3.A. others B. his teacher C. himself D. the classroom
4.A. out of B. into C. inside D. away
5.A. as if B. even though C. in case D. so that
6.A. more B. nothing C. everything
D. less
7.A. surprise B. kill C. calm D. thank
8.A. decided B. managed C. failed D. succeeded
9.A. beyond control B. under control C. in order D. out of date
10.A. winner B. loser C. addict D. killer
11.A. at home B. in hospital C. at school D. at work
12.A. realized B. expected C. imagined D. recognized
13.A. necessary B. possible C. impossible D. unpleasant
14.A. in need of B. in search of C. in want of D. in favor of
15.A. missed B. left C. got D. lost
16.A. talked B. worried C. dreamed D. cared
17.A. happiness B. thanks C. regret D. sadness
18.A. wise B. wealthy C. alive D. patient
19.A. before B. until C. while D. after
20.A. when B. which C. where D. how
Good Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
As we all know, good sleep is needed for good health..1.Your immune(免疫) system is built up. Don't short cheat（亏待，欺骗） yourself of the sleep you need. Here are some of an expert's tips for getting a good night's sleep.
2. Pull down the shades. Let no light of any kind in. Before you go to sleep, ask your family not to turn on a light. Light breaks the sleep rhythm. Once broken, it's hard to get the sleep clock running right. As a result, you will not sleep well. You will wake up tired.
A hot bath just before bed is good. 3.You are at peace. This starts the desire for sleep.
During the day, do some exercise. Even jogging(慢跑) will show good results. How about a good long walk? 4.You will find that toward evening you will get that nice, tired feeling. Sleep then will come easily. Added to this, exercise is good for your health.
5. Open the shades or blinds. Let the sun in. Open the windows. Let the fresh air in. This sun and air get imprinted (刻上记号)on your brain. The rhythm of being awake gets started. Your body clock is set for the day. That clock will let you know when it is the right time to go to sleep.
A. It makes you relax.
B. Make sure your room is dark.
C. If so, you will soon fall asleep.
D. This will get your body to work.
E. Here is what to do when you get up.
F. During sleep, your body repairs itself.
G. Strong light has a bad effect on your sleep.
Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now the website BookCrossing.com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.
Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that th
e book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.
Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, “The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both.”
Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.
People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce Peterson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.
BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the “real” and not the virtual(虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries.
1.Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?
A. To explain what they are.
B. To introduce BookCrossing.
C. To stress the importance of reading.
D. To encourage readers to share their ideas.
2.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2refer to?
A. The book. B. An adventure.
C. A public place. D. The identification number.
3.What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it?
A. Meet other readers to discuss it. B. Pass it on to another reader.
C. Keep it safe in his bookcase. D. Mail it back to its owner.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A. Online Reading: A Virtual Tour
B. Electronic Books: A new Trend
C. A Book Group Brings Tradition Back
D. A Website Links People through Books
Steve and Yaser first met in their chemistry class at an American university. Yaser was an international student from Jordan. He was excited to get to know an American. He wanted to learn more about American culture. Yaser hoped that he and Steve would become good friends. At first, Steve seemed very friendly. He always greeted Yaser warmly before class. Sometimes he offered to study with Yaser. He even invited Yaser to have lunch with him.
But after the term was over, Steve seemed more distant. The two former(以前的) classmates didn’t see each other very much at school. One day Yaser decided to call Steve. Steve didn’t seem very interested in talking to him.. Yaser was hurt by Steve’s change of attitude. “Steve said we were friends,” Yaser complained. “And I thought friends were friends forever.” Yaser is a little confused.
He is an outsider(局外人) to American culture. He doesn’t understand the way Americans view friendship. Americans use the word “friend” in a very general way. They may call both casual acquaintances(熟人) and close companions(伙伴) “friends”. Americans have school friends, work friends, sports friends and neighborhood friends. These friendships are based on common interests.
American society changes rapidly. Studies show that one out of five American families moves every year. American friendships develop quickly, and they may change just as quickly. People from the United States may at first seem friendly. Americans often chat easily with strangers. They exchange information about their families, hobbies and work. They may smile warmly and say, “Have a nice day.” or “see you later.” schoolmates may say, “Let’s get together sometime.” But American friendliness is not always an offer of true friendship.
1.According to the text , what made Yaser a little confused ?
A. Steve’s inviting him to dinner B. Steve’s studying with him
C. Steve’s cold attitude D. Steve’s misunderstanding him
2.In Paragraph 4, what does the underlined word “ they ” refer to ?
A. American families B. American friendships
C. People from the United States D. Misunderstandings
3.Why do American friendships develop and change so quickly ?
A. Americans may not only call casual acquaintances but close companion “friends”.
B. American society changes rapidly, and the families move frequently.
C. Americans often seem friendly, and chat easily with strangers at first.
D. Americans think friendship means a strong lifelong relationship between two persons.
4.This text mainly tells us __________.
A. that people should not make friends with Americans.
B. that everyone needs friends.
C. the importance of keeping friendship.
D. how Americans view friendship.
