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One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer Zuckerman. He interviewed and took photos of fifty over-sixty-five-year-olds all over the world. His project explores various aspects of their lives. The photos and interviews are now available on our website. Click on the introductions to read the complete interviews. Let us now have a culture of peace. —Federico Mayor Zaragoza, Spain Federico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy（药学）from the Complutense. University of Madrid in 1958. After many years spent in politics, he became Director-General of UNESCO in 1987.in 1999, he created the Foundation for a Culture of Peace, of which he is now the president. In addition to many scientific publications, he has published four collections of poems and several books of essays. Writing is a discovery. —Nadine Gordimer, South Africa Due to a weak heart, Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly. She read widely and began writing at an early age. She published her first short story at the age of fifteen, and has completed a large number of works, which have been translated into forty languages. In 1991 Cordimer won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Jazz is about the only form of an today. —Dave Brubeck, USA Dave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduated in 1942. After World War Two he was encouraged to play jazz. In 1951, he recorded his first album. Brubeck’s 1959 album has become a jazz standard. He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996. For more figures CLICK HERE. 21. Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project? A. Because their accomplishments inspired him. B. Because they are physically impressive. C. Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on. D. Because they have similar experiences. 22. According to the web page. Federico Mayor Zaragoza _______. A. has won many awards for his work in politics B. has served as the president of a university C. has devoted all his life to the field of science D. has made achievements in different areas 23. Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books”in the interview when reflecting on his/her experience? A. Andrew Zuckerman. B. Federico Mayor Zaragoza. C. Nadine Gordimer. D. Dave Brubeck. 24. What is the main purpose of this web page? A. To publicize Zuckerman’s project. B. To show Zuckerman’s awards. C. To spread the wisdom of the three people. D. To celebrate the achievements of the three people.
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It was a bad time for me. I was low emotionally and tired physically. Probably because of this I hadn't shaved for a few days. Also, because I had been doing some repairs at my daughter's house, I was dressed quite scruffily. Boarding the bus to go home, I saw it was almost full so I found a rail(扶手) to lean against. That's when a young woman, sitting with her child, stood up and offered me her seat."Wow!" I thought. Out loud I said, "Do I look that old and tired7" She replied," You look like you've had a tough day." I thanked her sincerely and stayed standing. A moment later a man rose from his seat at the back of the bus and made his way towards me, squeezing past several people on the way. Then he told me about his addiction problems, asked my advice, and just chatted about life for a few minutes. Then he went back to his seat. Very random! Watching him go, I also looked at the bus-load of people between me and his seat. He hadn't chosen to talk to those strangers. He chose to talk to this stranger, for whatever it meant to him and whatever comfort it brought him. Why? That's when it occurred to me. I must have Looked Like I had been where he was. I probably looked like a man who would understand a difficult life. I was humbled and uplifted at the same time by the realization that even when we are at our lowest, we can still help others-if we look like we might be able to meet them where they live or walk a while in their world. 25. We can learn from Paragraph l that the writer______ A. didn't stay at home every day B. got along well with his daughter C. helped people that he knew well D. fixed something at his daughter's 26. Why did the young woman offer her seat to the writer? A. Because she thought the writer looked very old. B. Because the writer looked very friendly. C. Because the writer looked exhausted. D. Because the writer looked humorous. 27. What can we learn about the man from the third paragraph? A. He lacks confident in life. B. He maybe takes drugs heavily. C. He felt familiar with the writer. D. He was an acquaintance of the writer. 28. The underlined words "this stranger" in Paragraph 4 probably refer to "_______ ". A. the writer B. the driver C. one passenger D. the young woman
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Back in 2003 an 86-year-old man drove his Buick through a crowded farmers’ market. Nine people were killed. More than fifty-four people were hurt, fourteen with serious injuries. When he finally stopped, the 86-year-old man got out his car and screamed at people to get out of the way. No alcohol or drugs were found in his system. Apparently, he was just old and confused. This is a frightening accident, and it is not a rare one. There are many examples of elderly drivers driving into swimming pools, houses, storefronts, or worse. In our teenage years, we all heard “driving is not a right; it’s a privilege.” That is still true, and there comes an age when driving is no longer a privilege that can be allowed. After a certain age, eyesight and dementia(痴呆) are very serious concerns. Undoubtedly, these age-related problems affect some older adults’ driving ability. By the time a person is between eighty-five and ninety years old, his or her driving privilege should be examined. Licensing laws vary greatly from state to state, and it’s time for a national law on the maximum age limit for driving. The motivation for this law is safety. Another option is to start with laws that ban anyone over the age of eighty-five from driving after sundown, because driving conditions are not as safe as daylight hours. Still another option that may allow elderly drivers to continue driving could be new technology like a voice warning system that cautions drivers on busy streets or at traffic lights. Finally, since there are laws against driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, shouldn’t some prescription drugs also be included? The average age of 85-year-old is undoubtedly taking at least one prescription drug daily. The thought of an 86-year-old driver with failing eyesight running down the road in a two-ton piece of metal is unsettling to us all. Driving at an advanced age is not only challenging for the elderly drivers, but also it’s dangerous for the rest of us. 29. The first paragraph is written in order to show_________. A. the harm of driving at an old age B. the importance of traffic safety C. traffic accidents are on the rise D. many elderly drivers are careless 30. The author suggests that there should be new laws against driving __________. A. over eighty-five B. between sunset and dawn C. with the help of voice warning systems D. under the influence of prescription drugs 31. The underlined word “unsettling” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “_________”. A. disappointing B. worrying C. touching D. interesting 32. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. How to keep old people safe on the road? B. Are drivers well protected by licensing laws? C. Should there be an age limit for elderly drivers? D. Is driving a right or a privilege for an old person?
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When it comes to success in business and success in life, there are few qualities as important as confidence． People naturally have different levels of confidence．Some have a higher level of confidence than others do, but even those whose confidence is lacking can learn to build their level of confidence and reach their most important goals．Increasing self confidence is one of the most common reasons people give for seeking the help of psychologists and other professionals． One of the many places where a greater level of confidence is useful is in the workplace．We all know how difficult it can be, for instance, to ask the boss for a raise．This process can be extremely difficult for those who lack confidence in their own abilities．After all, if you are unsure about your own abilities, how will you ever convince your boss that you deserve more money for the work you do? Even if you are not asking for that big raise, having plenty of confidence in your abilities is important to success．If you are certain of your abilities, chances are that those around you, whether they are your coworkers, your colleagues or your superiors, will see that confidence, and that will help to assure them that you are the best at what you do． Being thought of as the person to go to, and being seen as an expert in your chosen field, is naturally very important to success on the job．If you can make yourself the person people go to for guidance and advice, you will help to protect yourself from the ever present danger of downsizing（裁员）．After all, if you are a recognized expert at the office, you will be regarded as an indispensable member of the team． Having a high level of confidence, after all, does not mean overlooking the places where you could improve．Knowing what you do well and where you need help will help you enjoy increased success and confidence． 33. What is the passage mainly about? A．The influence of confidence on one's life. B．The difference of people's confidence. C．The importance of confidence to success. D．The judgment on one's confidence. 34. Psychologists and other professionals can offer help to those ______． A．who dream to be recognized experts B．who expect to give guidance to others C．who want to ask the boss for a raise D．who think their goals are hard to reach 35. What message does the author want to convey in the last paragraph? A．To overlook one's disadvantages． B．To make full use of one's advantages． C．To have great confidence in one's abilities． D．To make objective evaluations of one's abilities．
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Nowadays, in an ever tighter job market, great importance has been attached to an interview by both the employer and the applicant. 36 On the one hand, the interviewer can take advantage of the occasion to learn about the candidates, such as their work experiences, education and their personalities, so as to pick out the right candidates for the company. 37 . Important as it is, the job interview is far from fearful. Well begun, half done. 38 . But how can one succeed in it? First of all, the interviewee has to pay attention to his or her appearance. 39 . Secondly, good manners are equally important. The interviewee has to be neither too proud nor too shy. Just be courteous (谦恭的). Thirdly, the interviewee must express himself clearly and confidently when showing his talents and skills for the job and knowledge about the job-related areas. Last but not least, the interviewee ought to be honest about his or her personal as well as academic background, for honesty is the best policy. To sum up, the job interview is indeed important. 40 If the interviewee has made full preparations for it and given a fairly confident and honest performance, his or her success can be ensured. A. If you want better results on your job interviews, follow the steps below. B. However, there is no need to be nervous. C. The interview, so to speak, has become quite necessary for getting a satisfactory job. D. Practicing speaking confidently in front of people is helpful to your job interview. E. Though we can never judge a person by his appearance, the first impression is always where we start. F. On the other hand, the interviewee can make use of the opportunity to get to know the job he is going to take up, and the working conditions as well. G. Excellent performance in it will enable the would-be employee to get the job successfully.
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Many students fail 61 (perform) well in an exam not because they lack ability, but because of the unique pressure of the exam room—the tense atmosphere, the ticking clock on the wall, the teacher walking around, and the thought 62 their future will be decided by the exam. It’s not just students who will face pressure. Human beings are 63 (competition) animals and we decide to evaluate each other, whether in exams, in job interviews 64 even on romantic dates, so all of us 65 (occasion) get nervous. Removing pressure from life is an impossible dream. However, there are some ways which can help reduce our pressure. It turns out that we are far more likely to overcome the pressure 66 we are as familiar as possible 67 the situation we are about to face. Of course, even when we 68 (prepare), we may still feel nervous, but at least we will be more equipped to deal with our 69 (nervous) than if we have failed to prepare. Furthermore, we may also benefit from reminding 70 (we) that the big moment is not that big after all from a different perspective. Even a huge exam is not as important as a loving family, or good health.
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71. Though (lack) money, his parents managed to send him abroad to further his education. 72.So (forget) an experience is it that I’ll cherish it forever. 73. Children under 18 can’t be admitted into the theme park unless (accompany) by adults. 74. I have a wide variety of interests, (range) from drawing to playing football. 75. He often (convey) his appreciation for his dear son in his daily life. 76. If the customer (treat) well, he wouldn’t have complained to the manager. 77. It suddenly (strike) me that he was probably afraid as well. 78. It’s highly (recommend) that students should read widely in their spare time. 79. Finally, he came up with a (convince) explanation of his absence. 80. They have done their best to ensure (deliver) of the right pizza to the right place.
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He came on stage and bent to the audience before he began his performance. If you have ever been to his concert, you know that getting on stage is no small 41 for him. He was 42 with a serious disease as a child, and so he walks with the aid of two walking-sticks. The audience sat quietly 43 he made his way across the stage to his chair and began his play. But this time, 44 went wrong. Just as he finished the first few pieces, one of the strings on his violin 45 . We thought that he would have to stop the concert. But he didn’t. 46 , he waited a moment, closed his eyes and then 47 the conductor to begin again. The orchestra began and he played with such 48 and such power as they had never heard before. Of course, anyone knows that it is 49 to play a harmonious work with just three strings. I know that, and you know that, but that night the violinist 50 to know that. When he finished, there was a(n) awesome silence in the room. And then people rose and cheered. There was an extraordinary outburst of 51 from every corner of the auditorium. He 52 , and then said in a quiet tone, “You know, sometimes it is the artist’s task to 53 how much music you can 54 make with what you have left.” This powerful 55 has stayed in my mind ever since I heard it. Perhaps that is the 56 of life — not just for artists but for all of us. He had 57 all his life to make music on a violin of four strings, but 58 , in the middle of a concert, he found himself with only three strings; so he made music with three strings, and the music he made that night was more 59 , and more memorable. So, perhaps our 60 on the stage of life is to make music, at first with all that we have, and then, when that is no longer possible, to make music with what we have left. 41. A. shame B. pleasure C. privilege D. achievement 42. A. stricken B. suffered C. survived D. impacted 43. A. while B. before C. unless D. although 44. A. nothing B. everything C. something D. anything 45. A. lost B. bent C. broke D. stretched 46. A. Instead B. However C. Therefore D. Moreover 47. A. ordered B. signaled C. prevented D. promised 48. A. pride B. despair C. passion D. stress 49. A. strange B. probable C. important D. impossible 50. A. seemed B. refused C. pretended D. attempted 51. A. anger B. laughter C. scream D. applause 52. A. wept B. smiled C. sighed D. whispered 53. A. find out B. show off C. get through D. turn out 54. A. just B. even C. still D. yet 55. A. note B. figure C. impression D. line 56. A. routine B. definition C. adventure D. incident 57. A. prepared B. devoted C. scheduled D. accustomed 58. A. naturally B. generally C. suddenly D. hopelessly 59. A. embarrassing B. beautiful C. tiresome D. sorrowful 60. A. way B. state C. task D. program
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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限一词。 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Dear Bob, I’m writing to apologize for having forgotten to return the “the Beatles” CD to you when I left Canada. I was in such hurry that I packed everything in my luggages without checking carefully. Had I paid more attention then, I wouldn’t have made such stupid a mistake. Now everything must be done to solve the problem because I understood you cherish the CD enormously. I can either send it to you by express mail or alternative compensate you in a reasonable price. If you do not mind, I may bring it back to you next time when I go to Canada. Please let me know what solution you prefer at your earliest convenience. Felt extremely guilty, I really hope you will accept my sincere apology. Faithfully yours, Li Ming
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假设你是李华，作为交换生最近去英国参加了英语交流活动，住在史密斯夫妇家中，他们提供了你吃、住、旅游方面的帮助，请写一封信表达对他们的感谢。内容要点如下： 1.写信意图； 2.你的感受； 3.发出邀请； 注意：1.词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯； Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith, How are you going? _________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours truly, Li Hua
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