If you are looking for the place that has everything,there is only one place to visit,and that's New York.It's a whole world in a city.
The World of Theater: All of New York is a stage.And it begins with Broadway.Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place?Only in New York!
The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center.Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village.Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance spots found anywhere.
The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso.From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees.Whatever kind of art you like,you will find it in New York.
The World of Fine Dining: Whether it's Roast Beijing Duck in Chinatown,lasagna in little Italy,or the finest French coq au vin found everywhere,there is world of great taste waiting for you in New York.
The World of Sight: What other city has a statue（雕塑）of Liberty?A Rockefeller Center?Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-draw carriage through Central Park,only in New York.
1.From the text we know that "Rembrandt" is most likely to be the name of a famous______.
A. actor B. painter
C. cook D. musician
2.Which of the following can visitors do only in New York?
A. To eat Roast Beijing Duck. B. To taste the finest French coq au vin.
C. To enjoy a Beethoven concert. D. To see the statue of Liberty.
3.This passage may be taken from______.
A. a guidebook for foreign travellers B. a handbook for English learners
C. a pocketbook for businessmen D. a storybook for local readers
假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Andy即将到你所在的中学做一年交换生（exchange student），想提前了解一些情况，故写信向你求助。请你给他写一封回信，提供有关天气、当地饮食习惯、学校生活等方面的信息。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾己给出，但不计入总词数。
Dear Andy,
I'm glad to hear that you are coming to study with us for a year as an exchange student.__________________
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Looking forward to meeting you.
Yours,
Li Hua
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短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，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。
"Practice makes perfect" was an old saying.It tells us that it does not any matter if we are slow at doing something.As long as we keep on trying and practice,we'll do a good job at the end.The saying is especial useful in English study.Since a student is poor at speaking,he should catch every chance to open mouth and speak English.His oral English may be excellent one day as a result of his hard works.Not only is the saying useful in English study,but it is helpful in our daily life as well.To some degree,it is no easy way in doing everything since the key to succeed lies in "Practice makes perfect".
Siva,the wise father of Ganesh,once called his two sons and suggested a small contest.
“I will give this sweet to1.goes around the world faster,”he said,holding out a large,delicious milk sweet. Murugan,Ganesh’s brother,glowed with pride knowing the prize would soon be2.,for he could fly3.(swift) in his chariot（敞篷双轮马车）,circle the earth,and be back in only hours,while his big,clumsy brother Ganesh would take so much4.(long) to do the same.
Bidding farewell to his parents,Murugan set off happily.Ganesh thought for a moment,then smiled and5. (begin) to move.His large elephant with its heavy trunk did slow him down,6.he did not have far to go.For he simply walked carefully7.both of his parents.In a few minutes he had circled them,8.(stand) respectfully in front of his father once again.
“Father,please give me the prize,”he said.
“Why?You did not go around the world.You stayed right here,”replied Siva.
“But Father,”argued Ganesh,“I have just gone around the world.You see,my parents are indeed the9.world to me.”His parents smiled,well pleased.
Much later,a tired Murugan returned home.10.,the prize was already eaten up.And now you know who won it and why.
Tina was afraid of the dark.She always went to bed with the light on.She was afraid that the____would come and eat her.Her daddy always____her closet（壁橱）and under her bed for monsters.
One night,Tina was awakened in the middle of the night by some strange____coming from her window.She opened her eyes and saw a huge 3-eyed monster____to get into her room through the window.She was too scared to even____for help.
The monster was able to____the window and get in.Tina was____why her parents didn't wake up from all the noise.Tina's heart was____so fast with the monster going straight to her bed.____,the monster said in a low voice: “Hello there little girl,I hope I didn't____you.My name is Mongus.I was wondering if I can get some____and cookies.”Tina couldn't believe her____.
"So,you are not here to____me?"She asked.Obviously amused,the monster laughed____:"Eat you?No,no.You shouldn't be scared of me because I am a____monster.Can I have what I want now?Please."Tina got up and went to the____where she got some milk and cookies.Later,Mongus left the room the same way he came in.
In the morning,Tina woke up to her father's voice,"Little sweet,tune for school."Tina told her father the____and how the window got broken.Her father____her that the whole thing was just a dream____the window wasn't broken. “So Mongus isn't coming back?” Tina asked.
It is all up to you honey.You can____Mongus anytime you like,all you have to do is dream about him again.
1.A. wolf B. monster C. enemy D. bear
2.A. hid B. entered C. slept D. checked
3.A. noises B. boys C. voices D. parents
4.A. trying B. agreeing C. explaining D. begging
5.A. hope B. shout C. wait D. look
6.A. break B. avoid C. fix D. move
7.A. blaming B. considering C. wondering D. guessing
8.A. eating B. hitting C. running D. jumping
9.A. So B. Later C. Then D. Meanwhile
10.A. catch B. see C. hurt D. frighten
11.A. prizes B. milk C. candies D. surprise
12.A. promises B. words C. eyes D. ears
13.A. eat B. joke C. cheat D. kill
14.A. unnaturally B. loudly C. weakly D. terribly
15.A. ugly B. lively C. friendly D. lonely
16.A. shop B. kitchen C. garden D. bedroom
17.A. story B. lie C. event D. dream
18.A. reminded B. questioned C. comforted D. informed
19.A. when B. if C. although D. as
20.A. hold up B. hold back C. bring up D. bring back
Thomas Edison was one of the most successful inventors the world has ever seen.1.
Bui people found that although Edison was good at inventing new things, he was a poor fisherman. He used to spend an hour almost every day sitting at the side of a river and fish. He always fished all alone by himself.2.
People asked Edison, “Why are you so crazy about fishing when you are so bad at it?” His answer was, “I really never caught ant fish because I have never used any bait (诱饵).” Another question followed, “Why would you fish without bait?” Edison answered, “Because when you fish without bait, people don’t disturb you and neither do the fish.3.”
Sometimes the world’s best inventor was the world’s worst fisherman. In fact, because Edison was the world’s worst fisherman, he could become the world’s greatest inventor.
Are you setting aside some time for yourself to think?4. Here are some ideas for you:
► Slowing down and taking long showers is a good idea.
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► Long walks are good too.
► Afternoon naps have been proved to improve creativity.
A. But he never caught any fish.
B. It provides me my best time to think.
C. So is listening to some soft classical music.
D. In all, Edison has thousands of inventions.
E. He was asked the reason behind him being a fisherman.
F. To make your brain work better, you need to take a rest.
G. Set aside 15-20 minutes per day so that you can do nothing.
