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Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct. I met Kumkum at a children’s home in Delhi. It is a home where children【1】are sick are provided treatment and care before【2】 (send) to some other orphanage. Kumkum was 7 years old, and【3】very brave soul. 【4】suffering from tuberculosis（肺结核), I never saw her crying. She 【5】 (lose) her parents and was struggling herself through this terrible disease. Upon meeting, we took an instant liking to each other. Every Saturday I would visit Kumkum and play with her. She would love to sit on my lap. It was one such moment that the child felt like kissing me....and I suddenly remembered that she【6】 (suffer) from tuberculosis which is a communicable(传染性的) disease. I tried to stop her but she really wanted to show her affection【7】me, so I overcame my fear and let her place the most gentle and sweet kiss on my cheek that I ever had. 【8】I overcame my fear at that moment, I【9】 (not forgive) myself ever since for refusing her initially. Although the child kissed me, I think she sensed my hesitation because she has never kissed me again. I will never forget that【10】 (beautiful) thing in this world is a child’s kiss....so full of love and innocence. |
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Directions: Complete the following paragraphs by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
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A recent study shows that more years of school could help students get higher scores on intelligence tests. That was the finding of a study of teenage males in Norway. Now, other research shows that_______activity may help students do better in their classes. The research comes as educators in some countries are reducing time for activities like physical education. They are using the time instead for_________subjects like math and reading. Researchers at VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam_______the results of fourteen studies, which included more than fifty-five thousand children, aged six to eighteen. Research Amika Singh says the studies showed a _______between physical activity and scores on subjects such as Math, English and reading. “Based on the results of our study we can conclude that being physically active is_______for academic performance.” Ms. Singh_________some possible explanations. “There are, first, physiological explanations, like more blood flow, and so more oxygen to the brain. Being physically_______means there are more hormones produced like endorphins（内啡肽）. And endorphins make your stress level lower and your mood improved, which means you also_______better.” Also, students_______in organized sports learn rules and how to follow them. This could improve their classroom________and help them keep their mind on their work. The study__________some questions unanswered, however. Ms. Singh says it is not possible to say whether the amounts or kind of activity________the level of academic improvement. This is because of differences among the studies. Also, they were mostly observational studies. An observational study is where researchers do not do controlled comparisons. They only describe what they observe. So they might observe a link that students who are more active often have better grades. But that does not__________mean being active was the cause of those higher grades. Therefore, more high-quality studies are needed to ________their findings. Still, the general finding was that physically active kids are more likely to do better in school. Ms. Singh says schools should consider that finding before they________physical education programs. 【1】A.mental B.emotional C.physical D.potential 【2】A.academic B.imaginative C.objective D.useful 【3】A.previewed B.reviewed C.preserved D.concealed 【4】A.record B.explanation C.treatment D.link 【5】A.risky B.beneficial C.affordable D.inevitable 【6】A.offers B.discovers C.reveals D.recognizes 【7】A.passive B.active C.patient D.anxious 【8】A.excuse B.respect C.perform D.debate 【9】A.involved B.supposed C.attempted D.separated 【10】A.action B.awareness C.recognition D.behaviour 【11】A.leaves B.plans C.urges D.holds 【12】A.load B.permit C.accept D.affect 【13】A.permanently B.frequently C.accordingly D.necessarily 【14】A.convert B.confirm C.confess D.convey 【15】A.promote B.cut C.develop D.encourage |
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Informal conversation is an important part of any business relationship. Before you start a discussion, however, make sure you understand: Which topics are suitable and which are considered taboo in a particular culture. Latin Americans enjoy sharing information about their local history, art, and customs. Expect questions about your family, and be sure to show pictures of your children. You may feel free to ask similar questions of your Latin American friends. The French think of conversation as an art form, and they enjoy the value of lively discussion as well as disagreements. For them, arguments can be interesting and they can cover pretty much or any topic—as long as they occur in a respectful and intelligent manner. In the United Sates, business people like to discuss a wide range of topics, including opinions about work, family, hobbies, and politics. In Japan, China, and Korea, however, people are much more private. They do not share much about their thoughts, feelings, or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away from the harmonious business relationship they’re trying to build. Middle Easterners are also private about their personal lives and family matters. It is considered rude, for example, to ask a businessman from Saudi Arabia about his wife or children. As a general rule, it’s best not to talk about politics or religion with your business friends. This can get you into trouble, even in the United States, where people hold different views. In addition, discussing one’s salary is usually considered unsuitable. Sports is typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world, and also be careful not to criticize a national sport. Instead, be friendly and praise your host’s team. 【1】The author considers politics and religion________. A.cheerful topics B.a ban in cultural or religious custom C.rude topics D.topics that can never be talked about 【2】Which is typically a friendly topic in most places according to the author? A.Sports B.Children C.Personal feelings D.Families 【3】Why are people from Asia more private in their conversation with others? A.They don’t want to talk with others much. B.They want to protect their relationship. C.They are afraid to argue with their colleagues. D.They want to keep their feelings to themselves. 【4】What shouldn’t you do when talking about sports with colleagues from another country? A.Praising your own country’s sports. B.Criticizing your own country’s sports. C.Praising the sports of your colleagues’ country. D.Criticizing the sports of your colleagues’ country. |
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Ellis Island is located in New York. Harbor Ellis Island is open daily year round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; donations are gratefully accepted. At Your Fingertips Park information (212) 363-7620 Emergencies (212) 363-3260 Ferryboat information (212) 269-5755 Lost and found (212)363-7620 Dining, gifts & audio tour (212)344-0996 Transportation Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry; Boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9:15 a.m. (The time for ferry is changeable) Hours: May vary; call the number below Closed: December 25 Ferry fees (includes Liberty and Islands) adults, $7; senior citizens, $6; Children (age 3~17), $3. (Group rates are available for 25 or more adults.) Ticket & schedule information: (212) 269-5755 【1】In summer, visitors will have ____ to visit Ellis Island. A.less time B.a longer time C.two hours more D.wonderful hours 【2】Which of the following is NOT true? A.People can visit Ellis Island free of charge. B.The ferry schedule is the same all the year round. C.Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults. D.Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced. 【3】We may infer from the passage that____. A.visitors prefer to go to Ellis Island by boat B.there are more visitors in winter C.Ellis Island is open every day all year round D.Boat is the only transportation to Ellis Island |
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Two years ago, Wendy Hasnip, 47, experienced a brain injury that left her speechless for two weeks. When she finally recovered, she found herself talking with what seemed to be a French accent. “I phoned a friend the other day, and she spent the first ten minutes laughing,” Hasnip said at the time. “While I have nothing against the French, this is not me.” Hasnip suffered from foreign accent syndrome, a rare condition in which people find themselves speaking their own language like someone from a foreign country. The condition usually occurs in people who have experienced a head injury or a stroke—a sudden loss of consciousness, or movement caused by a blocked or broken blood vessel in the brain. The condition was first identified during the Second World War in a Norwegian woman whose head was hit by shrapnel during an attack by the German military. The woman recovered but was left with a German-sounding accent, to the horror of fellow villagers who shunned her after that. Researchers at Oxford University have now discovered that victims of foreign accent syndrome suffer from damage to several parts of the brain. The combined effect of that damage makes victims lengthen certain syllables, mispronounce sounds, and alter their normal voice. Those changes in speech add up to what sounds like a foreign accent, says one of the researchers, Jennifer Gurd, an expert in the scientific study of nerves and relevant diseases. Another researcher, John Coleman, an expert in language, says victims of the syndrome don’t acquire a true foreign accent. Their strangely altered speech only resembles the foreign accent with which it has a few sounds in common. 【1】When Wendy Hasnip spoke her native language with a French accent, she felt ___. A.upset B.excited C.scared D.satisfied 【2】Foreign accent syndrome usually occurs in people ___. A.who were once hit by shrapnel during a military attack B.who were once attacked by horrible fellow villagers C.whose blood vessels were once blocked or broken D.whose brain was once damaged in several parts 【3】The word “shunned” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “___”. A.got rid of B.laughed at C.stayed away from D.laid blame on 【4】What can we infer from the passage about foreign accent syndrome? A.It can’t be cured at present. B.It helps victims pick up a foreign language. C.It will disappear in the end. D.It is just a change in the length of syllables. |
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Ever walked to the shops only to find, once there, you’ve completely forgotten what you went for? Or struggled to remember the name of an old friend? For years we’ve accepted that a forgetful brain is as much a part of aging as wrinkles and gray hair. But now a new book suggests that we’ve got it all wrong. According to The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain, by science writer Barbara Strauch, when it comes to the important things, our brains actually get better with age. In fact, she argues that some studies have found that our brain hits its peak between our 40s and 60s — much later than previously thought. Furthermore, rather than losing many brain cells as we age, we keep them, and even produce new ones well into middle age. For years it’s been assumed that brain, much like the body, declines with age. But the longest, largest study into what happens to people as they age suggests otherwise. This continuing research has followed 6,000 people since 1956, testing them every seven years. It has found that on average, participants performed better on cognitive (认知的) tests in their 40s and 50s than they had done in their 20s. Specifically, older people did better on tests of vocabulary, verbal memory (how many words you can remember) and problem solving. Where they performed less well was number ability and perceptual speed — how fast you can push a button when ordered. However, with more complex tasks such as problem-solving and language, we are at our best at middle age and beyond. In short, researchers are now coming up with scientific proof that we do get wiser with age. Neuroscientists are also finding that we are happier with aging. A recent US study found older people were much better at controlling and balancing their emotions. It is thought that when we’re younger we need to focus more on the negative aspects of life in order to learn about the possible dangers in the world, but as we get older we’ve learned our lessons and are aware that we have less time left in life: therefore, it becomes more important for us to be happy. 【1】Barbara Strauch probably agrees that ______. A.the young are better at handling important things B.wrinkles and gray hair are the only symbols of aging C.aging leads to the decline of the function of the brain D.people’s brains work best between their 40s and 60s 【2】The continuing research has found older people perform better on ______. A.vocabulary tests B.number ability C.perceptual speed D.body balance 【3】People are happier with aging because ______. A.they know how to share feelings B.they learn to value the time left C.they cannot focus on negative aspects D.they do not realize the possible dangers 【4】What is the main idea of the passage? A.People get happier with age. B.People get more forgetful with age. C.People get wiser with age. D.People get more self-aware with age. |
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Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. 【1】.They cry when something terrible happens, like a death in the family. They cry when they feel very sad or very angry. They cry when they know they cannot do anything about a problem, and they feel helpless. People also cry when they feel very good. They cry when they have been worried about something but find out everything is all right. 【2】. In the United States until lately, men were not supposed to cry. Crying was weak and only for women. Men were supposed to be strong.【3】. Men are beginning to realize that it is all right to show their feelings. Women are learning that sometimes they can do something about a problem instead of just crying. They try not to cry in a public place or in front of a frightened child. 【4】. They say the body produces two kinds of tears. One kind cleans out the eye if it gets dirt in it. But when people cry because of their feelings, these tears have poisonous chemicals in them. The body is getting rid of chemicals produced by strong feelings. 【5】. Doctors say heart disease and some other diseases are related to the pressure of living and working in modern society. Perhaps men suffer more from these diseases because they do not cry enough. And it is possible that as more and more women work outside the home, they will also suffer from more pressure. Then everyone will need to cry more. A.Chemists have been studying why people cry. B.They cry when something wonderful happens. C.People cry when they feel very sad. D.But things are changing. E.Crying is very common for mankind. F.In the United Sates, men have heart diseases more often than women do. G.The pressure of living and working many contribute to some diseases. |
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| 他为自己在教室里对待老师的粗鲁的态度而感到羞愧。（ashamed）（汉译英） | |
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| 当地政府已经注意到了旅游业对该地区自然环境的影响。（impact）（汉译英） | |
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| 这部新上映的电影如此乏味以至于大部分观众在它结束前就离开了影院。(so…that…) （汉译英） | |
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| 尽管遭受如此严重的地震，但只要不放弃，我们终会克服我们正在面临的困难。(Although) （汉译英） | |
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Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 利用假期外出旅游是大多数同学的选择。出游时，你会选择： （1）与谁同行，家人还是同学？ （2）哪种旅游方式：是跟团游(to joint the tourist team)还是自助游(self-help tourism)? 请进行选择并阐述理由。 |
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