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 .
1.She hasn’t been receiving t__________ (恐吓的) phone calls for a long time.
2.We all know that China is a country which has rich natural r__________.
3.To my deep regret, I cannot accept your i__________ to your birthday party, for I am busy.
4.That was d__________ (无疑地,确定地) the best play I have ever seen all year.
5.With the credit, it is very __________ (方便的) for people to go shopping.
6.Jason's collection of paintings is most __________ (令人印象深刻的).
7.This middle school is a__________ (附属) to a teachers’ college.
8.After she hit her head she was __________ (无意识的) for several minutes.
9.On the platform the guard b__________ (吹响) his whistle to scare away the thief.
10.The local people were p__________ (恐慌) by the news of an on-coming earthquake.
Last year I went to America and stayed there with an American family for two months.
As is said, “the best house is in America, the best wife is in Japan, and the best food is in China.” So I ______ pride and felt pleased to ______ “the best food” for my American family. Each day, regardless of my poor skill of cooking, I would do something in ______ way: changing the dishes’ color, the meat’s type or the soup’s style. Thus, my American friends could discover the ______ of eating Chinese food. Because of my “______” job, I was often rewarded by their ______ of thanks such as “very delicious”, “excellent”, etc.
But something funny happened yesterday when I cooked Sichuan style ______ for dinner. I was ______ with my work.
When the whole family sat round the table, they first looked ______ at the fish, then looked at me. “______ do all the fishes have their heads?” they asked, “It’s terrible!”
Beautiful or terrible? I can’t understand. But I ______ know that fish heads are delicious. The ______ is the best part of fish; in ______ only the important guest can have the ______ of enjoying it.
Another ______ thing is: the American friends often said to me “______” as they brought home fruits or other things. ______ Chinese tradition I would simply smile in answer to their kindness ______ actually helping myself to any of the food. ______ , I said “help yourself” to them whenever I brought home fruits. Dear me! No matter how much or how often I brought home foo
d, as long as it was nice to their taste, they ______ hesitated (犹豫) to use their hands to “help themselves” until all was finished.
1.A. took B. shared C. held D. had
2.A. leave B. fetch C. cook D. buy
3.A. a
simple B. a new C. the same D. their
4.A. importance B. joy C. trouble D. way
5.A. new B. daily C. good D. hard
6.A. smile B. flowers C. expressions D. talk
7.A. egg B. fish C. soup D. meat
8.A. surprised B. pleased C. good D. praised
9.A. worriedly B. excitedly C. surprisedly D. happily
10.A. Why B. When C. How D. Where
11.A. should B. will C. can D. do
12.A. flesh B. head C. soup D. tail
13.A. the West B. China C. USA D. fact
14.A. honor B. mood C. belief D. permit
15.A. easy B. exciting C. interesting D. alternative
16.A. eat them please B. please help us C. help yourself D. excuse me
17.A. According to B. Instead of C. More than D. In spite of
18.A. nor B. but not C. without D. not
19.A. In return B. Above all C. After all D. At last
20.A. had B. often C. never D. usual
Dos and Don’ts for USA Travel
Despite what difficult procedures (程序) you may have endured to get to the U.S., including visa troubles, airport security screenings, and the like, the United States is a rather relaxing place once you arrive. 1. Following are basic tips about traveling in the USA.
Don’t try to see and do too much.
2. Many foreign visitors to the United States try to see New York, Washington DC, Miami, and Los Angeles all in one trip. That kind of touring can leave a traveler very tired if you have limited vacation days. The best way is to focus on a region and more deeply.
3.
While traveling in the United States, do be sure to smile, ask questions, say “please” and “thank you”, and be patient. In almost all cases, your kindness will be rewarded by locals who want to show you the best of their cities and towns.
Do obey traffic signs and laws.
Traveling outside of the United States, I have noticed that stop lights and “No Parking” signs in some parts of the world are only suggestions for drivers. Not in America. Drivers must come to a full stop at a red light and remain stopped until the light turns green. 4.
Do be on time.
America take punctuality very seriously. 5. Give yourself more time than you think you’ll need to get to some place, especially if you’re not familiar with the area as unexpected delays can happen, such as heavy traffic.
A. It is considered rude to be late.
B. Besides, drivers should obey the speed limit.
C. Do be kind, smile, and enjoy yourself.
D. Don’t assume you can smoke anywhere.
E. The United States is larger than Europe.
F. Try to use the vocabulary they use in their everyday life.
G. But we do have a few rules that foreign visitors may not know about.
Teenagers are damaging their health by not getting enough sleep because they are distracted (分散) by electronic products in their bedrooms, according to a survey.
UK advice body The Sleep Council said "junk sleep" could rival (比得上) the consumption of unhealthy junk food as a major lifestyle issue for parents of teenage children. It brings no less harm than junk food to one’s health. Its survey of 1,000 teenagers aged 12 to 16 found that 30 percent managed just 4 to 7 hours sleep as opposed to（形成对照）the recommended 8 or 9 hours by the experts. Almost a quarter said they fell asleep more than once a week while watching TV, listening to music or using other electronic products.
“This is an extremely worrying situation,” said Dr Chris Idzikowski of the Edinburgh Sleep Centre. “What we are seeing is the appearance of Junk Sleep --- that is sleep which is of neither the length nor quality that it should be in order to feed the brain with the rest it needs to perform properly at school.”
Nearly all the teenagers had a phone, music system or TV in their bedroom, with around two-thirds possessing all three. Almost one in five of the teenage boys said the quality of their sleep had been impacted by leaving their TV or computer on. The survey also found that 40 percent of teenagers felt tired each day, with girls aged 15 to 16 doing the worst. However, just 11 percent said they were bothered by the lack or quality of sleep.
“I'm surprised that so few teenagers make the link between getting enough good quality sleep and how they feel during the day,” Idzikowski said. “Teenagers need to wake up to the fact to feel well, perform well and look well; they need to do something about their sleep.”
1.According to the experts, how many hours should teenagers sleep every night?
A. 4 to 7 hours B. 8 or 9 hours
C. 6 or 7 hours D. 7 or 8 hours
2.Which of the following is NOT true about “junk sleep”?
A. It’s a kind of sleep with poor quality.
B. It’s a kind of sleep with shorter hours.
C. It’s not as harmful as junk food to one’s health.
D. It’s mainly caused by the electronic products in the bedroom.
3.The underlined word “impacted” Paragraph 4 can probably be replaced by “_______.”
A. improved B. destroyed
C. affected D. provided
4.What should be the best title of this passage?
A. Junk Food and Junk Sleep
B. A Survey about Junk Sleep
C. Junk Sleep is Damaging Teenagers’ Health
D. How to avoid Junk Sleep
A murder will occur this weekend in the peaceful seaside town of Langley, Washington. In fact, a murder has occurred there every February for the past 25 years. But don’t panic! It’s all part of the town’s yearly Mystery Weekend.
What began as a local event in 1984 now attracts visitors from over the U.S. and even abroad. Would-be detectives (侦探) arrive and check in at the visitor center on Saturday. There, they receive a packet, including a newspaper with details about the crime and information telling where to find clues (线索). Participants then travel to various shops, restaurants and other downtown locations, picking up clues as they go. Along the way, they encounter and interview suspects played by local townspeople. Most Langley residents participate in some way in the Mystery Weekend, a true community event.
Amateur (业余的) detectives have until Sunday at 4:00 p.m. to solve the crime and turn in their guesses. Then as everyone gathers, the murderer is found and arrested, and prizes are awarded for correct answers. It’s the perfect ending for a murder mystery and enormous fun for those who get to play detectives.
For visitors, Mystery Weekend is 
not only fun but also a great introduction to the charms of Langley. It’s a very attractive community with historic buildings, exciting ocean views and above all, friendly people. Since Langley is on an island, a fun way to get there is by taking a ferry to the nearby town of Clinton and then driving the rest of the way. Langley has a delightful selection of inns with beds and breakfasts that are open all year round. And activities in Langley aren’t limited to Mystery Weekend. There is also great hiking, biking, golfing and diving to enjoy. And for a special adventure, visitors can book one of the whale–watching ships that leave nearby harbors each day.
1.The second paragraph mainly tells us _______.
A. where participants can pick up the clues
B. why the detectives try to clear up the case
C. when Mystery Weekend came into being
D. what people do during Mystery Weekend
2.How can you get to Clinton according to the passage?
A. By car B. By train
C. By boat D. By plane
3.According to the passage, visitors in Langley can _______.
A. book inns open throughout the year to their own taste
B. take a ferry to Clinton for a special adventure
C. enjoy a wide variety of recreation like dancing and singing
D. feel safe to watch whales performing
4.We learn from the text that Mystery Weekend _______.
A. aims to decrease crime rate B. is an annual local event
C. offers visitors a chance to make money D. is intended for detectives
