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I was parked in front of the mall wiping off（洗刷）my car．I had just come from the car wash and was waiting for my wife to get out of work． Coming my way from across the parking lot was what society would consider a bum．From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money．There are times when you feel generous but there are other times that you just don't want to be bothered．This was one of those "don't want to be bothered times"． " I hope he doesn't ask me for any money," I thought． He didn't．He came and sat on the edge of the pavement in front of the bus stop but he didn't look like he could have enough money to even ride the bus．After a few minutes he spoke． "That's a very pretty car," he said． He was in rags but he had an air of dignity around him．His badly-grown blond beard kept more than his face warm． I said, "thanks," and continued wiping off my car．He sat there quietly as I worked．The expected plea（乞求） for money never came．As the silence between us widened, something inside said, "ask him if he needs any help．" I was sure that he would say "yes" but I held true to the inner voice． "Do you need any help?" I asked． He answered in three simple words that I shall never forget．We often look for wisdom in great men and women．We expect it from those of higher learning and achievements．I expected nothing but an outstretched dirty hand．He spoke the three words that shook me． "Don't we all?" he said． 21. Why did the writer parked his car before the mall? A. Because he wanted to pick up his wife． B. Because he wanted to show off his car． C. Because he wanted to wipe off his car． D. Because he wanted to do some shopping． 22. Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word "bum" in Paragraph 2? A. dustman B. driver C. beggar D. robber 23. Which is the best title for this text? A. A good husband B. Didn't he need help? C. Don't we all? D. One should be generous
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Do you know the following expressions? Faustian bargain According to most stories, Faust was a German scholar who was rather unhappy with his life．The devil（魔鬼）, Mephistopheles, promises him that in return for his soul．he will give Faust unlimited power and knowledge．Faust agrees and experiences all kinds of pleasures, however, in the end, his soul goes to the hell．A “Faustian bargain” therefore is a deal that finally results in one's ruin．It means a bargain made for temporary gain without taking future consequences into consideration． A three-ring circus When you refer to a situation as being a three-ring circus, you are saying that it is a situation of complete confusion．There are so many activities taking place all together that they leave you confused or annoyed．The expression comes from the world of entertainment—the circus．The area where the artists perform their acts is called the “ring”．In the past, some of the circuses were so large that they had three acts taking place meanwhile in three different “rings”．The audience had to decide which “ring” they wanted to focus on． In the swim（of things） When someone is in the swim of things, he is actively participating in the things happening around him, as in “I've been ill, but soon I'll be back in the swim of things.” In the world of fishing, fishermen use the word “swim” to refer to the section of the lake/river where fish can be found in plenty．So, if you are a fish man and wish to catch a lot of fish, where would you be? You would be “in the swim”! 24．If a person makes a Faustian bargain, _____． A．he might come to a bad end B．he would be considered clever C．his life would become satisfying D．he would gain power and knowledge 25．In the past, why did a circus perform different acts at the same time ? A. It was the audience’s requirement. B. The time was limited. C. The circus was very big. D. They wanted to earn more money. 26．What do we learn about the expression “in the swim（of things）”? A．It means having a lot of things to do． B．It has nothing to do with swimming． C．Originally it was used to refer to "going fishing"． D．Patients use it to express their desire for health. 27．What is the text mainly about? A．The development of English phrases． B．Some old and interesting stories． C．Some phrases' meanings and origins． D．Some misunderstandings about words．
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As you grow older, you’ll be faced with some challenging decisions—like whether to cut class or try cigarettes. Making decisions on your own is hard enough, but when other people get involved and try to pressure you one way or another it can be even harder. People who are your age, like your classmates, are called peers. When they try to influence how you act, to get you to do something, it’s called peer pressure. Peers can have a positive influence on each other. Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in the solar system. Maybe you got others excited about your new favorite book, and now everyone’s reading it. These are examples of how peers positively influence each other. Sometimes peers influence each other in negative ways. For example, a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them; your soccer friend might try to convince you to be mean to another player and never pass him the ball. It is tough to be the only one who says “no” to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do. You’ve probably had a parent or teacher advising you to “choose your friends wisely.” Peer pressure is a big reason why they say this. If you choose friends who don’t cut class, smoke cigarettes, or lie to their parents, then you probably won’t do these things either, even if other kids do. If you continue to face peer pressure and you’re finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust. Don’t feel guilty if you’ve made a mistake or two. 28. For whom is the passage most probably written? A. Students. B. Parents. C. Teachers. D. Doctors. 29. In the last three paragraphs, the author mainly_____. A. explains why friendship is so important B. gives advice on how to deal with peer pressure C. discusses how peers influence us D. shows how to make more good friends 30. Which of following may help handle peer pressure? A. Spending more time with classmates. B. Taking up more relaxing hobbies. C. Choosing friends with no bad habits. D. Helping others who are in trouble. 31. What is the topic of the passage? A. Friendship. B. Making decisions C. Self-confidence D. Peer pressure
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Long ago in a small town, there was a place known as the House of 1,000 Mirrors. A small, happy little dog learned of this place and decided to visit. When he arrived, he bounced(跳) happily up the stairs to the doorway of the house. He looked through the doorway with his ears lifted high and his tail wagging as fast as it could. To his great surprise, he found himself staring at 1,000 other happy little dogs with their tails wagging just as his. He smiled a great smile, and was answered with 1,000 great smiles just as warm and friendly. As he left the house, he thought to himself, “ This is a wonderful place. I will come back and visit often.” In this same village, another little dog, who was not quite as happy as the first one, decided to visit the house. He slowly climbed the stairs and hung his head low as he looked into the door. When he saw the 1,000 unfriendly looking dogs staring back at him, he growled at them and was horrified to see 1,000 little dogs growling back at him. As he left, he thought to himself, “This is a horrible place, and I will never go back there again.” All the faces in the world are mirrors. What kind of reflections do you see on the faces of the people you meet? 32. Why was the first dog surprised when he entered the house? A. Because he didn’t expect to see so many happy dogs. B. Because he didn’t know there were 1,000 mirrors in the house. C. Because he was always in a mixed mood. D. Because he saw so many dogs smiling at him. 33. Why did the first dog like the house? A. Because there were 1,000 mirrors in the house. B. Because he thought he could keep himself warm in the house. C. Because he liked everything presented to him. D. Because he felt he was welcome here. 34. The underlined word “ growl” probably means ______. A. make an unfriendly noise B. smile C. say hello D. stare 35. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage? A. A Small happy Little Dog B. The House of 1,000 Mirrors C. The Wonderful Place and the Horrible Place. D. Two Little Dogs
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Watching a sporting event with family and friends under the sun is a great experience in summer. __36___ In the United States, heat exposure led to 8,000 deaths between 1979 and 2003. Luckily, a little prevention can go a long way towards making sure of an enjoyable day. Know the danger Heat-related illnesses do not require record-breaking temperatures to occur. __37___ The body’s temperature can reach 106 or 107 degrees Fahrenheit on a 90-degree day, creating a potentially deadly situation. Factors such as age, weight or a medical condition can influence people. Drink plenty of water __38___Sweating is your body’s key way to keep cool, so drink water to stay well hydrated(含水的) before you feel thirsty. A cool beer may sound perfect on a hot day, but drink responsibly. Alcohol stops the body’s cooling system and causes you to go to the bathroom frequently. 39 Wear light-colored and loosely fitting clothing, so air can go around your body and help keep you cool. A hat is a must to help you keep cool, since your head contains many blood vessels(血管)， and sun block(防晒乳) is always a good idea. Take action What should you do if you are suffering from the heat while watching your favorite event? Get up and go. It is a simple piece of advice, but could make the difference between a quick recovery and something more severe that requires medical attention. The ideal thing is to move yourself from the position you’re in to an area that is a little cooler. _40____ A. Dress for the occasion B. Weather-related causes C. In hot weather, it is essential to stay hydrated. D. You may miss a little of the action, but it beats missing a lot. E. But when you add sun exposure to the crowds, the results can be deadly. F. It is also important to take advantage of services the equipment provides. G. Temperatures between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit can be dangerous.
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Two little children were sitting by the fire one cold winter’s night. Suddenly, they heard a knock at the door. “Who can it be?” they wondered. One ran 61 (curious) to open it. There, outside in the cold and the darkness, stood a child 62 no shoes on his feet and dressed in old thin garments. He was trembling with cold, 63 he asked to come in and warm himself. “Yes, come,” cried both the children. They drew the little stranger to their warm seat, 64 (share) their supper with him, and gave him their bed, and they slept on a hard bench. On the night, they 65 (awake) by sweet music, 66 was played by a band of children in shining garments. Suddenly the stranger child stood in front of 67 : no longer cold and ragged, but dressed in silvery light. He said, “I am the Christ Child, 68 (wander) through the world to bring peace and 69 (happy) to good children as you. As you have helped me so much, this tree will give rich fruit to you every year.” When he was saying that, he broke 70 branch from the tree that grew near the door, planted it in the ground and disappeared. But the branch grew into a great tree, and every year it bore wonderful golden fruit for the kind children.
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Stephen Glenn is a famous scientist who has made several medical breakthroughs．When 41 why he was so much more 42 than the average person, he replied that it all came from an experience _43 his mom. At 2, he was trying to 44 a bottle of milk from the refrigerator when he 45 his hold on the slippery bottle and it fell, spilling（洒）its contents all over the kitchen floor! When his mom came in, instead of shouting at him or 46 him a lesson, she said, “Robert, what a great mess you’ve made! I’ve 47 seen such a sea of milk．Well, now that the 48 has been done, would you please get down and 49 in the milk for a while 50 we clean it up?”So happily he did．After that, his mom said, “Robert, whenever you make such a mess like this, you’ll have to clean it up and restore everything to its proper 51 ．So which do you prefer, a sponge, towel or mop?” He 52 the sponge and together they cleaned up the milk．His mom then said, “Robert, you’ve just had a 53 experiment about how to carry a big milk bottle 54 with two tiny hands．Now go to the sink to fill the bottle with 55 and see if you can discover a way to carry it safely.” Instantly Robert learned that he could __56 it if he grasped the bottle at the 57_ near the lip with both hands． 58 wonderful a lesson! The famous scientist then remarked it was then and there that he came to know that 59_ were just opportunities for learning something new, which is what scientific experiments are all about． Wouldn't it be great if all parents could react the way Robert's mom did to 60 ?
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I’m very glad to have received the letter you sent me two weeks before. I have been thought about the question raised in your letter. In my opinion, you should go back after you finish your studies at abroad. For one thing, that you are studying is badly needed nowadays in our country. It will be quite easily for you to find a good job. In fact, I know that a few big company in our city hope to hire people like you. For another, I think it will be more convenient for you look after your parents because they are getting older and older. And this is only my point of view. It is up to me to make a right choice.
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假如你是李华。你的美国朋友Mike最近因学习压力大患上了轻度的焦虑症（anxiety disorders），写信向你求助。请你用英文给他回一封信，就如何处理压力给他一些建议。 注意：词数120左右（信的开头已给出，但不计入总词数）。 Dear Mike, I am sorry to hear that you are suffering from anxiety disorders due to the great stress of studying. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua
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