What does the man use to take notes?
A. A pen. B. A computer C. A pencil.
假如你是李华。本学期你校开设了英语口语课，由于你初中在乡村就读，口语练习的不好，不太适应外教Chris的授课，你决定给她写一封求助信。内容包括：
1.告诉她你的困难；
2.求助的内容（推荐recommend一些听力材料、周末和她练习口语等）；
3.希望得到她的帮助。
注意：1.词数100左右，开头和结尾已经为你写好，不计入总词数；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Chris,
I am Li Hua, one of your students in Oral English class.
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Yours, Li Hua
The seventh day of the seventh lunar month, called the Chinese Valentine’s Day, is the only Chinese festival 1.(connect) with love in the lunar calendar. Valentine’s Day in China usually 2.(fall) in August.
3.the evening of the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, Niulang and Zhinü meet on a bridge of magpies across the Milky Way. If it rains that night, the rain will be the tears of Niulang and Zhinü.
Compared with love stories in western legends(传说), 4. story of Niulang and Zhinü seem not so romantic. They just wait patiently on the riverbank, 5. (believe) that their love can be worth their not staying together. Unlike St. Valentine’s Day in other 6.(country), there is not so much importance on giving chocolates.
7.(beauty) flowers and kisses. Instead, Chinese girls prepare fruits, melons and so on as offerings to Zhinü. They ask Zhinü to give them wisdom and high skills in making hand-made arts with needles in the hope of finding their satisfactory husbands. On that day, people in love like to go to the local temple and hope 8.(get) their love and possible marriage.
At night, people sit outdoors to observe the stars 9.(happy). Some old people say that if you stand under a grapevine(葡萄藤), you can probably overhear 10. Niulang and Zhinü are talking about.
One morning, I was jogging and I noticed a person in front of me about 1/4 mile. I could _______ that he was running a little slower than me and I thought, “Very well, I shall try to _______ him.” I had about a mile to go _______ I needed to turn off, so I started running faster and faster. Every block, I was _______ getting closer to him just a little bit. Just a few minutes later, I was only about 100 yards from him, so I really sped up, _______ I was running the last lap of London Olympic competition. I was _______ to keep up with him. Finally, I did _______ it! I caught and passed him. I really felt good, “I _______ him.” Of course, he didn’t ever know we were _______.
After passing him, I realized I had been so focused on competing against him that I had ________ my turn. I had gone nearly six blocks past it. I had to turn around and go back. Isn’t it what happens in our ________ when we focus on competing with classmates, co-workers, neighbors, friends, family, trying to outdo (胜过) them or trying to ________ that we are more important or more ________?
In reality, we spend our time and ________ running after other people and we miss out on our own ________ to our given destinies(命运). The ________ with unhealthy competition is that it’s a never ending cycle. There will always be somebody ahead of you, someone with ________ grades or a more satisfying job, more education, a nicer car, more money in the bank, etc. But be ________ that we can be the best that we can be. We are competing with no one. Take what we have been ________, the height, weight and personality. Dress well and ________ it proudly. We should feel lucky with them and stay focused and live a healthy life.
1.A. forget B. tell C. admit D. argue
2.A. fool B. warn C. catch D. encourage
3.A. before B. because C. once D. although
4.A. secretly B. finally C. possibly D. gradually
5.A. ignoring B. doubting C. thinking D. announcing
6.A. surprised B. likely C. lucky D. determined
7.A. find B. remember C. make D. control
8.A. beat B. hit C. meet D. defend
9.A. resting B. racing C. standing D. singing
10.A. took B. changed C. valued D. missed
11.A. life B. plan C. mind D. dream
12.A. promise B. explain C. prove D. predict
13.A. proud B. successful C. adventurous D. helpful
14.A. energy B. dream C. wealth D. health
15.A. directions B. results C. skills D. paths
16.A. problem B. possibility C. requirement D. influence
17.A. lower B. better C. further D. deeper
18.A. satisfied B. afraid C. confident D. curious
19.A. given B. provided C. taken D. used
20.A. consider B. sell C. show D. wear
Participating (参与) in Class
Class participation is a valuable part of learning. Many students are unwilling to participate in class. 1. Other students participate in class, but do so not correctly. Here is some advice that can help you become an effective class participant.
●2. Do all tasks and readings and go over your notes from previous class periods. This will help to prevent you from making uninformed (无知的) comments or asking unsuitable questions. As you get ready for class, think about important questions and concerns that may appear in class. Be sure that you are prepared to deal with these.
●Try to sit close to the front of the class. 3. Besides, you can hear what the teachers say clearly.
●Listen to what the other students say. You can then build on their comments to make your own. Be active when you respond to something another student says. You can disagree, but don’t go into an “attack mode”.
●Don’t be afraid to be wrong. 4. You can learn from being wrong. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. This is a good learning skill. Also, the chances are that other students in the class have the same questions as you do, and they will appreciate your asking.
●Be sure that your questions and comments are closely connected with the class topic.
Don’t waste the time of the teacher and other students by going off way. Don’t take it in person if others disagree with what you say. 5.
A. Creating a personal connection helps you feel more comfortable about participating in class.
B. Be confident that your opinions will be valued by your teacher and other students.
C. It’s hard to stay unconcerned when you are near to the teacher.
D. Be sure that you are well prepared before coming to class.
E. This may be because they are shy or fearful of being judged and criticized (批评).
F. Your class should be a good place for giving opinions and taking advice.
G. Learning is a change in behavior based on experience.
When I was trying to find a place where to spend my December holidays, I met by chance some cheap flights to Iceland. After checking just a few winter pictures of Iceland, I realized that the country, known as the land of fire and ice, during the cold months of the year could offer me experiences I had never had before.
For sure you can’t miss the chance to go to Iceland in winter if your traveling wish list includes at least one of the crazy experiences Iceland can offer. Iceland in the North Atlantic Ocean is a paradise (乐园) for all those who want to see the northern lights, experience cold weather conditions and put themselves in geothermal (地热的) baths while the snow is falling on their head.
The best way to move around Iceland is with a rental car. Distances are huge and public transport in winter is not really common out of the major towns. As we wanted to be even more convenient we decided to rent a small camper (野营车). Sleeping and cooking in a camper saved us a lot of driving, money and gave us the chance to be always in the right place at the right time.
There were also no locals and in many cases no tourist facilities (设备). For us, as we slept in a camper, it was easier. But for tourists traveling by normal cars it is necessary to check the opening times of hotels and restaurants as many of them run just from June to September.
It is amazing to experience how the weather is changing in Iceland. However, Icelanders prefer to stay inside their houses. They have even no time to complain about the weather in December. All they care about is Christmas. They love to decorate their houses, sing Christmas songs and eat typical Christmas food.
1.Why is Iceland famous as the land of fire and ice?
A. Because tourists would like to play with fire on the ice.
B. Because it is too dry to easily cause fire to happen.
C. Because there exist hot springs and freezing ice.
D. Because it is hot inside a house and cold outside.
2.What did the author think of the rented camper?
A. It was convenient but cost them more money.
B. It was not only practical but also economical.
C. It provided the best chance to see the new country.
D. It was much faster than other public transport.
3.What does the last paragraph imply?
A. The joy of Christmas drives the freezing weather away.
B. The Icelanders prefer to live with their family.
C. December is the coldest month of the year.
D. The Icelanders are always positive and stay outside.
