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Would you like to keep free ebooks handy to read on your phone or tablet? Several websites offer ebooks you can download without spending any money at all. Amazon Amazon is filled with free ebooks you can download. Amazon’s Best Seller list is divided into Paid and Free. Check out the free sections in dozens of genres (种类),each listing the Top 100 free ebooks so you will have a lot of choices. This list changes constantly, based on how well the books are “selling” and whether they become or remain free. Over Drive Over Drive is an ebook service that works with local libraries to lend free ebooks to readers. It includes a wide collection of ebooks, from new sellers to classics. Sometimes there is a wait for a library ebook, just as there can be for a popular print book. Project Gutenberg Started in 1971, Project Gutenberg has over 53, 000 free ebooks. Project Gutenberg ebooks are available to download in the U. S. but may be restricted in other countries if they are still protected by copyright. Apple iBooks You can read free ebooks on your iPhone and iPad using the iBooks app. Head to the iTunes App Store and click the “Free Books” category. You can see a list of the top best sellers. Click “Get” to download those books to your iPhone or iPad. Audible Audible lets you download audio (有声) books. You can get. a free audiobook when you sign up for a membership. Audible is currently available for listeners in the US, the UK, Canada, India, and Australia. Finally, when you find a free ebook you want to read, get it right away. Often the offer is open only briefly. If you wait too long, you may discover the book now has a price attached. 21. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage? A. To introduce some new best - selling ebooks. B. To show the advantages of some ebook services. C. To encourage readers to buy more ebooks online. D. To recommend some websites to download free ebooks. 22. What can we learn from the text? A. The ebooks on Amazon are always free to read. B. Library print hooks arc available on Over Drive. C. IPhone users can access Apple iBooks via the iBooks app. D. Only in die US can Project Gutenberg ebooks be downloaded. 23. Which is a must if you want to download audio books from Audible? A. Profession. B. Registration. C. Background. D. Birthplace.
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It was the perfect friendship. We would run and play together; he was by my side everywhere I went. He always sensed when something was wrong, and was there to comfort me. Gambit was my best friend through my most difficult year in high school. And even though I could never have made it through that tough year without him, when it was over, I had to give him up. This very special friendship began when I joined 4H and became part of its Seeing Eye Puppy Project. I attended meetings and learned training techniques, but each month I found it harder to be there without a pup of my own and watch everyone else try new technique with their pups. Finally the long - awaited day arrived. Gambit was only seven weeks old, and it was love at first sight. He was the cutest pup I had ever set eyes on. Gambit and I immediately became best friends. My job was to teach basic commands, socialize him, and give him as much affection as possible dining the fragile (脆弱) puppy months. Gambit’s training was practically effortless; he learned commands very quickly and was always obedient (顺从). Gambit had been in my home for five months when my junior year began. This was an extremely challenging year for me, and it was great to come home to his bright eyes and wagging (摇) tail. Every day I would talk to Gambit about everything on my mind. I knew he wouldn’t judge or reveal my secrets. Gambit and I had some of the best conversations, and all he did was listen. This July I received the call that it was time for Gambit to return to complete his formal training. My heart sank. I had known he would have to go, but it seemed too soon. It felt like my best friend was moving away. I was at a loss what to do. My time with Gambit came to an end when my best friend and faithful companion moved on to a higher calling. He will help a blind person to be independent. Gambit taught me that there will be things in life that you may love but have to give up. All you can do is remember what they taught you, and it will make you a stronger person. 24. From the first paragraph we can learn that . A. Gambit had a sharp sense of smell B the author decided to hold on to Gambit. C. the author had to abandon Gambit for his studies D. Gambit helped the author get through the hard lime 25. We can infer the aim of Seeing Eye Puppy Project is to . A. train young dogs for the blind B. seek pet companions for weak students C. offer adults opportunities to earn a living D. teach people techniques of training family pets 26. The underlined word “reveal” in Paragraph 5 can be replaced by “ ”. A. ignore B. give away C. keep D. share in 27. How does the author mainly sound when telling the story? A. Cautious. B. Humorous. C. Grateful. D. Relieved.
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It is 8:45 a. m. and a line of hungry children eagerly await breakfast outside a classroom. Moments later they burst in, running over to a table covered with cereals, spreads, milk and juice to enjoy a satisfying, healthy breakfast. This is familiar for Cannel McConnell, founder of The Magic Breakfast, a charity that delivers morning meals to children who would otherwise go without. Ms McConnell created her organization 16 years ago after hearing from school staff that they had to feed their pupils before lessons started, as many were so hungry as to sleep in class. The Magic Breakfast has a simple goal: to remove child hunger in the mornings by 2020. It is an example of one of many organizations using fresh produce to handle food poverty. The charity has 200 partner schools in the capital and another 280 across the rest of England. There are 60 London schools on the waiting list. On average, 49 pupils receive breakfast in each school, meaning the charity helps 9,800 young people in London every day. Ms McConnell says the Magic Breakfast has made a notable impact: “Every morning pupils come in, eat breakfast and socialise with one another. In terms of their academic development, they are sharper as the breakfast gives them the energy to get through the day and to learn.” When asked about the obstacle to their goal, McConnell says, “The big thing we need, quite simply, is cash. The consequence (后果) of child hunger is that they will fail at school and we have to deal with fallout. Feeding hungry children so they can learn is no tough task. Breakfast is an ideal solution. As well as cash，we are looking for firms to donate food. I’d love for people to support us. And I’d love for us to proudly say we have sorted this problem out.” 28. How does the writer introduce the topic? A. By giving an explanation. B. By describing a scene. C. By analyzing causes. D. By making comparisons. 29. Which of the following is not mentioned about Ms McConnell’s organization? A. Its difficulties. B. Its purpose. C. Its influence. D. Its staff. 30. What does Ms McConnell mean by saying the words in the last paragraph? A. She’s calling on more people to help with her charity. B. She feels greatly concerned about the future of her charity. C. She’s confident of providing enough breakfast for British children. D. She feels proud to have solved the problem of child hunger in England. 31. What can be a suitable title for, the text? A. Hungry children: a tough problem for London B. Free meals: a way to remove child hunger in England C. The Magic Breakfast: a charity feeding hungry school children D. Carmel McConnell: considerate founder of The Magic Breakfast
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Luciano Baietti, a retired school, headmaster from Italy, holds the Guinness record for the most university degrees. The 70-year-old currently has 15 bachelors or masters degrees from various universities across Italy, and is getting ready to get his 16th. Getting more than one college degree is not exactly unheard of, but 15 is apparently quite impressive, since it’s only been done by one man. Although he spends his days working around his house and garden, like most people his age, at night, Baretti turns into n student again. Every morning, at 3 a. m., when most of the world is sleeping, he wakes up and studies by the light of his desk lamp. He claims studying helps keep his mind active and that every degree he has obtained has helped broaden his knowledge of the world around him. “Thanks to books, I feel free. After all, the words share the share root,” he says, referring to the Italian words libro (book) and libero (free). “Me claims to have been inspired by the 19th century French essayist Louis-Francois Berlin, whose portrait is also on display in his study, alongside his many framed university degrees, and whom he describes as” a man of culture and knowledge. Baietti first made it into the Guinness Book of Records in 2002, after his eighth degree. Then he spent the next 15 years adding seven more bachelors and masters degrees to his collection. “Each time I set myself a new challenge to see how far my body and my brain can go.” At 70-years-old, Baietti thinks he has enough energy for at least one more degree, this time in food science. Probably the most important thing about Baietti’s achievement is that he managed to get most of his university degrees while working as headmaster of a secondary school, and volunteering with Italy’s Red Cross. The secret was always getting up at 3 in the morning to make sure that his thirst (渴求) for knowledge didn’t affect his professional activity and his family life. He spent 3 hours studying every day, and that was apparently all he needed to pass his exams and write his thesis (论文). 32. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Louis - Francois Berlin is on good terms with Baietti. B. Baietti is the first Italian to break a Guinness record twice. C. Nobody but Baietti has ever got more than one college degree. D. Challenging himself opens up a broader world to Baietti. 33. Baietti can be best described as . A. honest and considerate B. optimistic and generous C. determined and hardworking D. reliable and imaginative 34. The key to Baietti’s success is . A. the support from his family B. his eagerness for fame C. his nonstop daily learning D. his unusual brain and energy 35. What lesson can we learn from the story of Baietti? A. Well begun is half done. B. Never too late to learn. C. Take things as they come. D. Strike the iron while it is hot.
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While happiness does not happen by chance, you don’t need to change our entire life to find it. Start your journey to a happier you by developing these easy habits. Work Out Often Staying active can make you feel more enthusiasm for daily activities. So hit the gym or take up a sport that suits you best. Working out does you more good than burning off calories and strengthening your muscles. 36 That’s why healthy people are generally 20% happier than unhealthy people. Volunteer 37 Using your skills to assist the less fortunate can boost your happiness. After all, it is joyful to bring some life and light back into someone’s life. You can start small, like preparing a meal for your elderly neighbor. Enjoy Friendship Everyone can find himself stuck in trouble now and then. Enjoy an evening talking about your lives with your friends. Often they know you well enough to give you sound advice. 38 Plan Your Day Having a set schedule can reduce stress throughout your day. Plan each day’s work before stepping into the office. 39 Staying organized by planning ahead can help you enjoy each moment. Turn Off the TV Turning on the TV for “noise” or relaxation can actually be harmful to your health and your happiness. Don’t turn on the TV while you’re cooking or doing the housework. Try turning on some soft music to relax. Turn off the TV and give yourself some reflective (沉思) time to read a book or play a game with your family. 40 A. Lending a helping hand proves to be a reward in itself. B. You are only one step away from achieving more happiness. C. It also brings about a feel-good reaction that promotes happiness. D. Take it and switch the conversation to something more lighthearted. E. These activities deserve your focus and will reduce your stress levels. F. Regular exercise helps you keep a better figure and makes you stronger G. Spare a few minutes each evening to ready items you need for the next day.
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Two disabled Chinese citizens who have planted trees 61 (voluntary) in Northern China have been voted (投票) by Chinese netizens as their inspiring heroes. The vote 62 (organize) by Xinhua News Agency since 2011 to inspire moral strength in the public by highlighting the good deeds of ordinary people. The event is the first of its kind 63 (find) heroes among grassroots people. Jia Wenqi and Jia Haixia, both of 64 are aged over 50, have arm and sight disabilities. Disabled 65 they are, they have planted over 10,000 trees in Jingxing County over the past 13 years, preventing their village from flooding and 66 (improve) the environmental surroundings. “I am his hands; he is my eyes,” says Haixia. “We are good partners.” Fully 67 (devote) to protecting the environment, they have turned the wasteland into a green one, which attracts 68 large number of birds. Planting trees has become an important part of their life. Despite their disabilities, they form a great team that makes a huge 69 (different). They deserve to be called eco-heroes 70 their unusual effort and amazing deed!
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Something seemed different that day when I entered Donna’s fourth-grade classroom. Each of the students was writing on a piece of paper, 41 things they couldn’t do. The activity aroused (引起) my 42 , so I decided to check with Donna to see what was going on. As I 43 her, I noticed that she too was busy writing. “I can’t get John’s mother to come for a teacher conference.” “I can’t persuade Alan to use words 44 fists (拳头).” I was at a total loss 45 students and teacher were focused on the negative rather than the more 46 “I can” statements. Ten minutes later, students were asked to fold their papers in half and placed them into an empty 47 . When all of the student papers were 48 , Donna added hers. She then put the box under her arm, 49 a shovel (铁铲) and headed out with all the students 50 her. They stopped at the farthest comer of the playground, where Donna began to 51 . The digging took over ten minutes because every student wanted a 52 . They were going to 53 their “I Can’ts”! When the hole was ready, they placed the box of “I Can’ts” at the 54 and covered it with dirt. After that, Donna announced: “Boys and girls, please join hands and bow your heads.” So they did. Then Donna continued, “As we see, ‘I can’t’ is 55 today, but he is 56 by his brothers and sisters: ‘I Can’, ‘I will’ and ‘I’m Going to Right Away’. From today on, whenever you want to say ‘I can’t’, please think of today’s 57 . May everyone pick up their lives and move forward in the 58 of ‘I can’t’.” I realized the students would never forget that day. The activity was 59 . It was an experience that would 60 in their mind forever. 41. A. learning B. describing C. settling D. discussing 42. A. anger B. courage C. imagination D. curiosity 43. a. approached B. reminded C. caught D. passed 44. A. except for B. apart from C. instead of D. ahead of 45. A why B. when C. whether D. how 46. A. modest B. positive C. innocent D. friendly 47. A. bag B. bottle C. box D. basket 48. A. torn B. corrected C. found D. collected 49. A. picked up B. put away C. tried out D. took over 50. A. watching B. leading C. following D. supporting 51. A. rest B. dig C. wander D. move 52. A. hand B. choice C. reward D. turn 53. A. plant B. hide C. bury D. honor 54. A. bottom B. side C. top D. front 55. A. lost B. dead C. tired D. sleeping 56. A. survived B. punished C. disturbed D. mined 57. A. celebration B. exhibition C. funeral D. experiment 58. A. form B. hope C. course D. absence 59. A. challenging B. meaningful C. familiar D. competitive 60. A. stick B. hide C. spread D. appear
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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。错误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。 A smile is great importance to us because it has magic powers. It can not only refresh us mentally but also keep us closely to each other. Last week, I take part in an English corner for the first time. When I arrived there, I felt so nervous that I had no idea what to express myself. Then the enthusiastic boy came up with a big smile on his face. He told me he felt the same way the first time that he came to the activity. He encouraged me to open my mouth and spoke English bravely. Then he introduced me to some other people and anyone present greeted me with a smile, it made me feel comfortable and confident. I don’t remember what I said that day, but their smiling faces remains fresh in my memory.
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假设你是学校英语社团的主席，为了增加社团成员运用英语的机会，你最近创建了名为“WeLoveEnglish”的博客群（group blog)，以便大家用英语发布日志、交流学习经验、提问解答等。请你写一篇英语发言稿，向大家推介该博客群。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已给出，不计人总词数。 Ladies anti gentlemen, That’s all. Thank you.
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