“How are you” is a nice question. It's a friendly way that people in the United States greet each other. But “How are you?” is also a very unusual question. It's a question that often doesn't have an answer. The person who asks “How are you?” hopes to hear the answer “Fine.”, even if the person's friend isn't fine. The reason is that “How are you?” isn't really a question and “Fine.” isn't really an answer. They are simply other way of saying “Hello!” or “Hi!”.
Sometimes, people also don't say exactly what they mean. For example, when someone asks, “Do you agree?”, the other person might be thinking, “No, I disagree. I think you're wrong…”But it isn't very polite to disagree strongly, so the other person might say “I'm not sure…”. It's a nice way to say that you don't agree with someone.
People also don't say exactly what they are thinking when they finish talking with other people. For example, many talks over the phone finish when one person says “I've to go now.” Often, the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse,” Someone is at the door.” “Something is burning on the stove.” The excuses might be real, or it might not. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up simply doesn't want to talk any more, but it isn't polite to say that. The excuse is more polite, and it doesn't hurt the other person.
When they are greeting each other, talking about an idea, or finishing a talk, people often don't say exactly what they are thinking. It's an important way that people try to be nice to each other, and it's also a part of the game of language.
1.When a person wants to disagree with someone, it is polite to say “ ”.
A. You're wrong. I disagree. B. I'm not sure.
C. I'm sure I disagree. D. No, I disagree.
2.When a person says “I've to go now. Someone is at the door.”, he or she may be .
A. giving an excuse
B. hurting someone's feeling
C. talking to a person at the door
D. going to another place
3.One of the rules of the game of language is probably “ ”.
A. Always say what you mean.
B. Don't disagree with people.
C. Never say exactly what you're thinking.
D. Being polite is the best policy.
King's College Summer School is an annual (年度的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Tips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows：
Application(申请) date ▼Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2015. ▼Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2015. ▼Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2015. | Courses ▼English language Spoken English：22hours Reading and Writing：10hours ▼American History：16hours ▼American Culture：16hours |
Steps ▼A letter of self-introduction ▼A letter of recommendation(推荐) The letters should be written in English with all necessary information. | Cost ▼Daily lessons：200 ▼Sports and activities：100 ▼Travel：200 ▼Hotel service：400 You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
Please write to：Thompson, Sanders 1026King's Street, New York, NY10016, USA E-mail to：KC-Summer School @yahoo, com |
1.You can most probably read the text in ___________.
A. a newspaper B. a travel guide
C. a textbook D. a telephone book
2.Which of the following is true about King's College Summer School?
A. Only top students can take part in the program.
B. King's College Summer School is run every other year.
C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.
D. Only the teachers of King's College give courses.
3.If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school .
A. $200 B. $400
C. $900 D. $500
4.What information can you get from the text?
A. The program will last two months.
B. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2015.
C. You can write to Thompson only in English.
D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.
假如你是李华，刚刚升入高中，开学已经两个多月了，你认识了很多老师还交了一些新朋友，其中，同桌刘佳音是你最好的朋友。请你写信给你的老同学王琳，介绍一下你现在的情况，并希望大家在高中将来的三年里都努力学习。
注意： 1. 词数80左右。
2. 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Wang Lin,
How time flies!
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Long Live our friendship!
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作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。
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。
Cherry, whom is about 5 or 6 years old, is my favorite pet. About three years before, Cherry showed up at our house. I have just lost my cat and was very sadly, so I didn’t plan to own another pet. At first, we ignored her. We were getting ready leave for a vacation. My two daughter kept wanting us to keep her and fed her behind my back. Finally I had to tell them if he was still here when we got back, we would keep her. I was sure a dog would move on. Guess what? When we got back from vacation, but the dog was still around. It seemed like an angel had send her to us.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tim: Jeff, do you prefer working in a group or working alone?
Jeff: I’m good at 1.(work) by myself because if I am doing something I like, I can get it 2.(do) quickly. 3., if I am working with a team where people all want to do a good job, I think 4. team is fun.
Tim: Do you prefer working wearing a uniform or putting whatever you want?
Jeff: I think 5. you wear a uniform, sometimes you get respect.
Tim: So, how about a working schedule? Would you prefer a set time job?
Jeff: No. I think 6. is difficult to do a set time job. Last year, I 7.(produce) furniture in a factory. Every morning, I had to get up at six. When I got home 8. work, it was almost eight.
Tim: You 9. be very tired. By the way, do you prefer being paid by the hour or do you prefer salary?
Jeff: I think salary may be a 10.(good) way to go than being paid by the hour.
Long ago I came to the city near my hometown to find a job. I met all kinds of ___ and so I used up all my money soon.
One day, I ___ a bus quietly at dusk when most people got off work. Suddenly, a ___ cried loudly, “Someone has ____ my money!” I felt ___, because his money was in my ____. Some people suggested the bus be ___ to the police station, but some were against it ____ they were in a hurry to go back home. The whole bus was very ___ . The driver then ___ the bus by the road and turned on the lights to ___ the money. At that time, one passenger said, “Turn off the lights and give the thief a chance to take out the money.” Then the bus got ___. When I was still struggling (斗争) in mind whether to take out the money or not, the lights were on again. There was no ____ on the floor. Someone said again, “Give him one more ___ .” Then the lights were off again. My heart kept beating fast. The lights were on again but they got the ___result. The passengers were in heated discussion again. At that time, someone said again, “Give him the ___ chance!” Suddenly I felt ____ and took out all the money when the lights were off again.
For many years I have felt ____ to the one who gave me three chances to ____ my mistake. When the first and second opportunities come, you may not be prepared well or don’t have enough ____ to act. When the third opportunity comes you should know clearly what you should do.
1.A. difficulties B. strangers C. dangers D. chances
2.A. got on B. waited for C. ran for D. passed by
3.A. thief B. driver C. passenger D. policeman
4.A. borrowed B. received C. paid D. stolen
5.A. sad B. calm C. nervous D. disappointed
6.A. mind B. bank C. house D. hand
7.A. pushed B. driven C. drawn D. carried
8.A. because B. though C. if D. once
9.A. noisy B. dirty C. bright D. empty
10.A. lost B. stopped C. missed D. found
11.A. take out B. give back C. search for D. throw away
12.A. cold B. dark C. clean D. crowded
13.A. money B. water C. paper D. space
14.A. reason B. way C. opportunity D. choice
15.A. strange B. exciting C. second D. same
16.A. last B. only C. fair D. good
17.A. upset B. awakened C. pleased D. interested
18.A. painful B. sorry C. lucky D. grateful
19.A. make B. try C. repeat D. correct
20.A. strength B. skill C. courage D. experience
