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Kyle is my big brother. For eighteen years, I felt that Kyle was my enemy. In fact, I found it ridiculous that people thought older brothers looked out for their sisters, protected them and fought off their sisters' bullies. Huh? My brother was the bully (持强凌弱者). When we were little, his fights with others caused my only black eye, cuts in my lips and even a nosebleed or two. I often wished I were an only child! Time flew. We ended up attending colleges two thousand miles apart. Yet, strangely, that was when we began communicating. Through e-mail, we kept in constant touch. Mostly I complained about serious homesickness, impossible roommates, difficult classes, and…dating. I felt I lost myself. At a particularly low time, I cried to Kyle about my injured confidence, my broken heart, and the particular jerk (蠢人) who broke it. And that was when the package arrived. “What’s this?” I thought as I tore into it. The box revealed a sweatshirt. “Phi Delta Theta? That’s Kyle’s frat (兄弟会).” Kyle was the president of the frat house. Why would he send this? I put it aside and dug deeper. A pile of letters. And they were all addressed to me. I opened the one on top. “Katrina,” it said, “your brother showed me your picture and I think you're awesome and beautiful.” I rolled my eyes. “Yeah, sure.” I opened another letter. And another. Eighteen in all. Each one was from a different guy. They complimented (恭维) me. They invited me on dates. And they tried to convince me to make a trip out to Knox College and meet them. I loved it. I didn’t care about the motive. And mostly, I loved the idea that my big brother had pulled off. I picked up the phone “Kyle, the box came and I can’t believe what you did.” But Kyle wasn’t accepting compliments. “Oh,” he said, “I was just tired of reading your complaints.” Big brothers, I decided, really did protect their sisters. And mine fought off the biggest bully I’d ever met. Now I return to my true self, full of confidence. 【1】Why did the author use to call Kyle her enemy? A.He had many fights with her. B.He couldn’t fight off her bullies. C.He bullied her from time to time. D.His fights caused her to suffer a lot. 【2】Why did the frat guys write to the author? A.They had mercy on her. B.They tried to cheer her up. C.They were struck by her beauty. D.They wanted to compliment her. 【3】What's the author’s purpose in writing this passage? A.To share her childhood experience. B.To complain about her biggest bully. C.To show her brother’s protection for her. D.To introduce her adjustment to college life. |
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Salvador Dali was one of the most important surrealist (超现实主义的) artists in the world. He produced over l,500 paintings in his career. His talent in painting and famous moustache have made him a cultural icon. Salvador Dali was born on May 11, 1904 in Figueres, Spain. At an early age, Dali was producing fine drawings. Upon recognizing his talent, his parents sent him to a drawing school in 1916. After the first year at art school, he became interested in modern painting. By 1919, the young artist had his first public exhibition at the Municipal Theatre of Figueres. In 1922, Dalí went to the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid. He stayed at the school's student residence and soon showed his eccentricity (古怪), growing long hair and dressing himself in an English style of the late 19th century. While in school, Dalí began exploring many forms of art including works of classical painters like Raphael. Between 1926 and 1929, Dali made several trips to Paris, where he met Joan Mirò, the Spanish painter and sculptor who introduced him to Surrealism. Dali’s surrealistic period started in 1929. These oil paintings reflected his dream images. Dali created a reality from his dreams and thus mentally changed the reality to what he wanted it to be. For Dali, it became a way of life. During World War II, Dali and his wife moved to the United States. They remained there until 1948. These were important years for Dali. The Museum of Modern Art in New York gave him his own exhibit in 1941. This was followed by the publication of his autobiography (自传). In 1980, Dali was forced to retire from painting due to disease. No longer able to hold a paint brush, he'd lost the ability to express himself the way he knew best. More tragedy struck in 1982 when Dali's beloved wife and friend, Gala died. The two events sent him into a deep depression. On January 23, 1989, in the city of his birth, Dali died of heart failure at the age of 84. 【1】Who may plays a key role in Dali’s turning to Surrealism? A.Raphael. B.Joan Miro. C.His wife. D.His parents. 【2】What can we know about Salvador Dali according to the last 2 paragraphs? A.His oil paintings described his imaginary reality. B.His autobiography became a hit in World WarⅡ. C.His death was directly due to a mental depression. D.His paintings were significantly affected by reality. 【3】How does the author develop the passage? A.By providing examples. B.By analyzing data. C.By following the order of time. D.By following the order of importance. 【4】What is the passage mainly about? A.The surrealistic works of Salvador Dali. B.The painting style of Salvador Dali. C.The achievements of Salvador Dali. D.The life of Salvador Dali. |
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Sleeping in a noisy room isn't only distracting（使人分心的）, and it can also harm your health. Although researchers have known for decades that long-term loud noises can harm us, it's only recently become recognized as a widespread issue. In a new review of previously published studies, researchers from Germany and Denmark took a look at the ways in which noises, such as an airplane passing by or jackhammer digging in the ground can affect our hearts. Perhaps the most obvious impact of a loud sound while you are sleeping is that it can wake you up. But, even if you don't remember hearing the noise or you don't physically get out of bed, it can disrupt you in ways you may not realize "Noise is not just causing annoyance, but it actually makes us sick," said Dr. Thomas Munzel, a professor at Johannes Gutenberg University Main. "Regardless of where the sound is coming from, if it gets louder than 60 decibels（分贝）, it can increase the risk of heart disease." When our body hears these noises, it reacts with a stress reaction. In this case, these sudden and unexpected noises cause hormones（荷尔蒙）to speed up and eventually damage the heart. Although the chance that a single noise will affect you is unlikely, it's the constant exposure to the sound that can eventually affect you. "But our heart health isn't the only cause for concern. Long-term noise may also raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, depression, and anxiety disorders," he warns. In the future, Munzel plans to examine how noises from cars, planes, and other vehicles affect the brain. But despite the amount or the depth of research he conducts, it'll take the help of politicians to improve the impact of noise on our health. "Politicians have to take into account, in particular, the new findings,"Munzel said, "With respect to aircraft noise and airports, it is important to make new laws and set new lower noise limits that protect people living close by the airport instead of the owners of the airport." 【1】Which word can replace the underlined word "disrupt" in paragraph 2? A.Defeat. B.Harm C.Benefit. D.Discourage 【2】What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs? A.Politicians should take action to handle noise pollution B.Munzel will continue other studies on brain diseases. C.Benefits of airport owners are more important than health D.Attention should be paid to heart health and other diseases. 【3】Which can be the best title for the text? A.Who Is to Blame for Noise Pollution B.What Should Be Done to Stop Noise C.How Munzel Carried Out His Research D.How Noise Pollution Harms Our Body |
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You won’t be able to control everything your teens do when they drive, but you can teach them about the importance of vehicle safety. Locking the door upon entering the vehicle. Did your teens know they should lock the doors immediately upon entering the vehicle? 【1】. Teach them to lock their doors, as this could guarantee their safety when they are pulling out of a dark parking lot or stopping at a red light. Driving a safe vehicle Your teens will buy their car one day. They probably don’t care what you consider to be a good color, or model, but you should teach them how to buy a safe car. Top safety features include electronic stability control, a rear view camera, side impact airbags, etc. 【2】. Avoiding distractions 【3】. So make sure they know that. Teenagers tend to think themselves unbeatable (无 以伦比的), but if you gently explain the risks of not focusing on the road, they may decide to quit this dangerous habit. Staying calm You need to show that you’re confident of your teens’ driving skills, even if your teens’ speeding up too fast or hitting the brakes too hard scares you. 【4】. They will react much better to quiet comments than cold words. 【5】 There’s something about being young and learning to drive that comes with a strong wish for speed. You might not be able to stop the occasional speeding ticket, but you can help them see the importance of following the rules and keeping themselves safe. A. Respecting speed limits. B. Presenting the traffic rules. C. If your teens haven’t been taught this, then they probably won’t do so. D. Instead of yelling and stressing out on such occasions, try your best to speak calmly. E. Looking at phones or controlling the radio while driving could make your teens seriously injured or worse. F. You want to keep your children safe, but you can’t always stop them from doing dangerous things. G. These will help them better control the vehicle and offer protection in the event of an accident. |
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Desmond Powell was walking home from a basketball game on a cold night. As he_________the Granite Street Bridge, he caught_________of a person sitting on the railing（栏杆）, legs hanging over the river. "Hey, buddy, what are you doing?" Powell asked. "I'm going to jump," the guy_________" His voice had pain in it but I could_________he didn't really want to do this. He just felt there wasn't any other_________." says Powell. Powell sought to take his_________away. "You have any family?" Without turning to look at Rowell, the stranger pulled up a picture of his_________on his cell phone. “Think about how_________her dad will affect her," Powell suggested. Over the next ten minutes they talked and Powell_________the source of the stranger's troubles. "I'm having a（n）__________time," the stranger said. "I can't make any money, I'm hungry, and I'm__________to gambling（赌博）." Powell, who by this point had__________closer to the stranger, comforted him to feel love from others.__________, the stranger turned and looked at him. Powell held out his hand. To his__________, the stranger took his hand and climbed down. "Let me__________you to dinner," Powell said. As they sat down to eat, someone who had overheard Powell talk about the stranger's__________story suggested that the police be called__________he could get help. Fifteen minutes later, the police arrived and took the stranger away. Powell__________gets his name, nor does he know what will__________him. But he will always__________the last words the stranger said to him, "Thank you. You really are a hero to me." 【1】A.searched B.approached C.witnessed D.wandered 【2】A.hold B.fancy C.glance D.sight 【3】A.replied B.admitted C.whispered D.declared 【4】A.explain B.imagine C.tell D.recognize 【5】A.way B.answer C.idea D.plan 【6】A.trouble B.possession C.support D.attention 【7】A.mother B.son C.daughter D.wife 【8】A.leaving B.admiring C.losing D.attending 【9】A.brought out B.figured out C.made up D.took up 【10】A.rough B.special C.unforgettable D.unbelievable 【11】A.open B.blind C.accustomed D.addicted 【12】A.rushed B.inched C.jumped D.turned 【13】A.Immediately B.Gradually C.Accidentally D.Finally 【14】A.relief B.satisfaction C.embarrassment D.amusement 【15】A.introduce B.treat C.guide D.welcome 【16】A.puzzling B.sorrowful C.extraordinary D.ridiculous 【17】A.as if B.even though C.in case D.so that 【18】A.even B.still C.never D.just 【19】A.fall behind B.go against C.become of D.take to 【20】A.remember B.doubt C.repeat D.expect |
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Taking a plane can be stressful, and it is made even more so when something unexpected happens-unless you get【1】angel on Earth, like one father did. After【2】（try）to check in for an upcoming flight with his daughter, the man【3】（tell）that his 2-year-old daughter would need her own ticket. He【4】（think）she was free of charge because of her age. The father was【5】（obvious）depressed, saying he didn't have the money, and walked away to make some phone calls. That's when a【6】（strange）stepped forward, approaching the counter to tell the airline conductor that she wanted to pay for the little girl's ticket—all $749 of it. The man was very surprised and【7】（thank）. He asked for the woman's name so he could repay her, but she insisted【8】remaining anonymous（匿名的）. The only thing anyone knows about her is【9】she did that day, thanks to a photo of her good deed circulating on Face book. More than 100,000 people made【10】（comment）on Face book and praised the woman for her kindness. |
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假设你是李华，今年将有一个较长的寒假。请根据下列要点，给你的美国笔友John 写一封信，谈谈你的寒假计划。要点如下： 1. 聚会； 2. 旅游； 3. 学习某种技能； 4. 询问John的假期计划。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数； 3. 不要逐句翻译，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear John, How is everything going? As you know, I’ll have a long holiday this winter. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Looking forward to your reply! Yours, Li Hua |
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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Sometimes, good intentions alone are not enough when your attempt to be kind to someone leaves you both feeling worse than before. In a certain store where they sell puddings（布丁）,a number of these delicious things are laid out in a row. Here you may select the one which is most to your taste, and you are even allowed to taste them before coming to a decision. I have often wondered whether some people having no intention of making a purchase would take advantage of this privilege. One day I asked a salesgirl the question, and I learned it was indeed the case. "Now there's one old man," she told me. "He comes here almost every week and tastes each one of the puddings, though he never buys anything. I remember him from last year. Well, let him come if he wants it, and he is welcome to it. And what's more, I hope there are a lot more stores where he can go and get his share. He looks as if he needs it all right, and I suppose they can afford it." She was still speaking when an elderly man walked up to the counter and began looking closely at the row of puddings with great interest. "Why, that's the very man I've been telling you about," whispered the salesgirl, and then turned to him, "Would you like to taste them, sir? Here's a spoon for you to use." The elderly gentleman, who was poor but neatly dressed, accepted the spoon and began to taste one after another of the puddings. "This is quite good. This is not bad either, but a little too heavy.” Among the crowd of happy, rich-looking shoppers, the little black figure of the old man seemed pitiful and out of place, and in a burst of kindness, I went up to him and said, "Pardon me, sir, will you do me a favor? Let me purchase you one of these puddings. It would give me such pleasure." 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1: The old man jumped back as if he had been bitten， and the blood rushed to his face. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The salesgirl took down the pudding from its stand and started to parcel it up（打包）. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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