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The following is the information about plays which will be on these days. When:15-17 March, 7:30 pm Love Play Smashed You can get the tickets at the door. A. is a character in Big and Little B. is the director of Smashed C. wrote the play Love Play D. once wrote for The Age 22. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. All the plays begin at 8 pm on Clayton campus. B. The tickets have different prices but all are sold at the door. C. Love Play is a comedy which has a different idea about love. D. All the plays are performed by second-year Performing Arts students. 23. The play Big and Little is mainly about _________. A. friendship, time travel and death B. the life experience of a lonely woman C. the life of a Performing Arts student on Clayton campus D. unexpected meetings in London during the past 2,000 years 24. What can we know from the play Smashed? A. A student has started a dreamlike journey. B. Love always takes place on an unexpected situation in London. C. The ability of girls should be thought highly of. D. We often regret what we have done in our childhood.
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For a long time, a boy wondered why his next-desk-pal was always the first in the class, whereas he could only rank the 21st. At home, he asked his mom: “Am I more stupid than other kids? How can I always fall behind? I just can’t come up with an answer.” Mom was aware that her son’s self-respect had been damaged by the ranking system, but she didn’t know what to say to help. She intended to say that intelligence differs and that yes, her son’s friend really was the smarter boy. But that would so upset her son. Thank goodness she kept herself from saying it. Her son and his friend went on to high school that year, but although he tried as hard as he could, her son’s friend still outdid him. But she was proud of her boy for his hard work, sincerely proud. It was around this time that she decided to take him on a trip to the seaside. On the trip, she at last found an answer for him. Today her son no longer cares about rankings. He doesn’t have to, for he himself is now the top of the class at the top national university he attends. After university his teachers and peers fully expect him to have a bright future. Invited to speak to his old high school, he mentioned a valuable childhood experience. It concerned that holiday his mother had prepared for them: “Once, on a trip to the sea, my mother and I were lying on the beach. She pointed to the sea and said to me: Do you see the seabirds fighting for food out there? When a wave comes near, the little birds rise quickly. The clumsy(笨拙的) seagulls are far slower and have to struggle to get away from the wave. But these clumsy birds prove to have the biggest, strongest wings, which allow the bird to travel the furthest. When the season changes, they leave for foreign shores, leaving the little birds behind. Son, I have a feeling that you are one of those seagulls. ” 25.Which of the following has the similar meaning with the underlined word “outdid”? A. did better than B. was equal to C. played tricks on D. worked harder than 26. From the 2nd paragraph, we can see that . A. the son was more stupid than other kids B. the mother saw the bad effects of the ranking system C. the mother knew her son was weak in his study D. the mother felt sorry for her son’s bad behavior. 27. We can infer from the passage that . A. the son knew intelligence didn’t mean everything B. the son did not rely on his mother for help C. the son would forget his rankings soon after leaving high school D. the mother was careful to protect her son’s self-respect 28. The story mainly conveys the message that . A. competition between students is good for their development. B. Ranking system does damage to students’ self-respect C. only struggling can help you succeed D. parents should build up children’s self-respect
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Obama, Lady Gaga and Steve Jobs—what do they have in common? They are, of course, all Americans. And according to a survey by social networking site baidu. com, they all best illustrate(举例说明) the word “cool”. But just what does it mean to say someone is “cool”? Most would answer that it is something to do with being independent-minded and not following the crowd. Yale University art professor Robert Farris Thompson says that the term “cool” goes back to 15th century West African philosophy. “Cool” relates to ideas of inner calmness under pressure. “In Africa, ” he writes, “coolness is a positive quality which combines calmness, silence, and life.” The modern idea of “cool” developed largely in the US in the period after World War II. “Post-war ‘cool’ was in part an expression of war-weariness (厌战情绪), . . . it went against the strict social rules of the time,” write sociologists Dick Pountain and David Robins in Cool Rules:Anatomy of an Attitude. But it was the American actor James Dean who became the symbol for “cool” in the hugely successful 1955 movie Rebel without a Cause. Dean plays a tough guy who disobeys his parents and the authorities. He always gets the girl, smokes cigarettes, wears a leather jacket and beats up bullies. In the movie, Dean showed what “cool” would mean to American young people for the next 60 years. Today the focus of “cool” has changed to athletics (体育运动) stars. Often in movies about schools, students gain popularity on the athletics field more than in the classroom. This can be seen quite clearly in movies like Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die. But many teenagers also think being smart is cool. Chess and other thinking games have been becoming more popular in schools. “Call it the Harry Potterization of America—a time when being smart is the new cool,” writes journalist Joe Sunnen. 29. If you were considered“cool”in Africa in the 15th century, you_____. A. thought and acted differently from the majority B. had a calm and quiet attitude towards life C. didn’t observe rules and authorities D. had all kinds of “bad” manners 30. The heroes in Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die are likely to be those who ________. A. do very well in their studies B. are very skilled at sports C. are good at chess and other thinking games. D. have supernatural powers like Harry Potter 31. Which of the following is NOT true according to the article? A. It is generally considered “cool” to be independent-minded and not to follow the crowd. B. “Cool” was used as early as the 15th century. C. Disobeying one’s parents and the authorities is considered “cool” among American young people nowadays. D. Getting the first place in an exam can also be considered “cool”. 32. What does the article mainly talk about? A. The origin of the word “cool”. B. The kinds of people who are “cool”. C. The changing meaning of the word “cool”. D. How to be a “ cool” person.
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In the famous fairy tale, Snow White eats the Queen’s apple and falls victim to a curse; in Shakespeare’s novel, Romeo drinks the poison and dies; some ancient Chinese emperors took pills that contained mercury, believing that it would make them live for ever, but they died afterward. 33. By mentioning Snow White and Romeo at the beginning of the story, the author intends to ________. A. draw readers’ attention to the topic of the article B. show that poison is always linked with evil and death D. get readers to think of more examples of the use of poison in stories 34. What is the main purpose of the exhibition The Power of Poison? A. To inform people about which animals are the most poisonous. D. To show how poison has been used for medical treatment. 35. Which of the following statements about the exhibition is TRUE according to the article? A. The exhibition will lead visitors to a real rainforest.
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Planning a September trip to France September is one of the very best months to visit France. Not only will you enjoy plenty of sunshine and warm weather, but the tourist season is beginning to wind down-which means cheaper airfares, lower prices at hotels, and fewer crowds.36 ●Go wine tasting 37 And there are plenty of wine-related events and festivals around the country. So September is a great time to visit the vineyards around the country and go wine tasting. The Bordeaux, Loire and Burgundy regions are all lovely and great places to visit vineyards. Besides that, going to the castles of the Loire region in between visiting vineyards on such warm and Sunny days is also very enjoyable. ● 38 The temperatures are slightly lower,but plenty of sunshine makes for perfect conditions to enjoy a barge cruise on the canals of France. With such comfortable weather and beautiful scenery at this time of year, nothing equals hanging out on the deck of a barge. ●Visit the museums Many museums in France have extended opening hours during the summer to accommodate the extra tourists and locals. And some museums also have extended opening hours into September. Wandering around the Louvre will take you into a wonder world,where you can enjoy the world-famous art. 39 Besides the above,riding a bike through France’s villages is also a welcome activity for young visitors in September. You call shop for the most fashionable clothes or goods here.You can see the beautiful and fantastic scenery along the road. 40 A. Take a barge cruise. B. Enjoy the music concerts. C. So, don’t hesitate and start to plan your September trip to France flow! D. France is a beautiful country. E. September is the beginning of the grape harvest season in France. F. Going out of the Louvre, you can walk to the modern and fashionable Champs Elysees to do some shopping. G. If this is your first trip to France, here is some handy information to help you get started planning your vacation!
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A big fire broke out in a clothing factory in our city last Wednesday. At 9:18 that morning, when the employees were working 61 (busy) in the 4-storeyed building, heavy smoke was seen 62 (come) out of the windows on the second floor. The fire lasted nearly an hour, and the majority of the 345 employees managed 63 (escape) from the fire. Unfortunately, 7were killed, and 23 injured, lightly or seriously. Some workers 64 (complain) that aids came too late, 65 the firemen did come just 10 minutes after the fire was reported. To rescue everyone from the burning and smoking building in such a short time was too difficult. The only two exits of the big building were not enough for so many people to withdraw in 66 hurry. The reason of the fire, according to an investigator, was 67 someone broke the non-smoking rule in the factory, because some cigarette 68 (end) were found. Next two weeks, 15 inspection teams will be working in all the factories 69 turn, aiming to clear away the possibility of more fires. 70 (hope), no disasters like this will happen again.
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As Eric Hoffer once said, “The hardest arithmetic(算术)to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.” According to a legend, a young man while wandering around the desert came across a spring of delicious clear water. The water was so 41 and he filled his leather canteen(水壶)so he could bring some back to an elder who had been his teacher. After a four-day journey he 42 the water to the old man, who took a deep 43 ,smiled warmly and thanked his 44 for the sweet water taken back from the 45 . The young man 46 to his village with a happy heart. Later, the teacher let another student taste the water. He spat(吐)it out, saying it was 47 . It 48 had become smelly because of the old leather 49 . The student asked his teacher: “Master, the water is awful. Why did you 50 to like it?” The teacher 51 , “You only tasted the water. I tasted the 52 .The water was simply the container for an act of loving—kindness and nothing could be sweeter.” I think we understand this 53 best when we receive innocent(天真无邪的)gifts of love from young children. Whether it’s a handmade paper plane or a painting drawn by them, our 54 and proper response is appreciation because we love the idea 55 the gift. Gratitude(感恩)doesn’t 56 come naturally. 57 , most children and many adults value only the thing given 58 the feeling expressed in it. We should remind ourselves and teach our children about the beauty and purity of feelings and expressions of 59 . After all, gifts from the 60 are really gifts. 41.A.sweet B. bitter C. beautiful D. icy 42.A.mailed B. presented C. exported D. picked 43.A.breathe B. notice C. gesture D. drink 44.A.student B. son C. friend D. customer 45.A.mountain B. lake C. desert D. river 46.A. visited B. arrived C. came D. returned 47.A.nice B. terrible C. delicious D. raw 48.A.particularly B. slightly C. obviously D. simply 49.A.clothes B. container C. pocket D. boot 50.A.pretend B. decide C. mean D. want 51.A.questioned B. argued C. replied D. supported 52.A.nutrition B. gift C. mixture D. fault 53.A.way B.1esson C. approach D. title 54.A.natural B. patient C. serious D. curious 55.A. above B. beyond C. within D. beside 56.A.always B. usually C. sometimes D. often 57.A.Luckily B. Unfortunately C. Curiously D. Simply 58.A or rather. B. other than C. rather than D. more than 59.A.regret B. greetings C. behavior D. appreciation 60.A.heart B. hand C. child D. fist
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61. At spring festivals, people usually have dances, carnivals and other activities to c_______ the end of winter and the coming of spring. 62. Perhaps with a d_______ and a new sign advertising the benefits of his menu, he could win his customers back. 63. Yong Hui’s customers could become thin and e_______ after eating there because she provides customers with a balanced diet. 64. As a new teacher who will go to work in a kindergarten, you’ll have to be p_____ with the young children. 65. To be honest, I don’t like him at all because he is always r_______ to others. 66. Hungry and ________(身无分文的), he was wondering down the street when he was called into a room. 67. It’s bad _________(礼貌)to talk with your mouth full . 68.___________(难以置信), he has passed the final exam. 69.Stop _________(尖叫),we can hear you clearly. 70.On the _______(相反的), if this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s funny.
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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:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),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。 After the college entrance examination, most students will face a serious question: Should they choose a good major and a good university first? Some students preferred to consider majors first so that they can learn which they are interested in. This will make it possible for them to take their most favorite job in the future. Therefore, those who think differently believe that the learning environment is important and graduates from a leading university is more likely to find good jobs. In my opinions, the best choice is a good major at a good university. If we cannot obtain all, the first thing to consider is a good major, because wherever they study, we can still achieve a lot in a certain field if we try our best.
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根据下面的漫画和说明,以Beauty Does Not Only Come From Appearance为题写一篇100词左右的英语短文:
要求:1.描述以上漫画(cartoon)内容; 2.阐述漫画所表达的意义; 3发表感想。 参考词汇:垃圾箱:dustbin; 环境:environment 残疾人: disabled man 心灵美:beautiful soul
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