Many years ago,there lived an old man with his three sons,Dharma,Harrison and Keith,in a village.The man worked hard when he was young,(72) .But his sons were all born to be lazy,which made him disappointed.He was worried that his sons would use up his money and starve(饥饿)to death.
One day,the old man came up with a plan.He called his sons and said to them,"Look,my dear sons,in the land we have at the farmyard,there is lots of hidden gold.(73) ."
In a wish to find out the gold,his sons worked hard from the morning to the evening,digging and digging all through the land.Three days had passed,(74) .They got frustrated and angry.They decided to give up and returned to ask their father.
"There is no gold in the land.We are cheated."
"Since the land has been dug soft,(75) ?"their father answered.
The sons went off.Soon the whole once﹣useless land was rich crops.
"(76) ."said the proud father.
根据短文内容,从下列选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项.请把你的选项在答題卡上用2B铅笔将相对应的大写字母涂黑.
A.they found what they were looking for
B.If you work together,you may find it
C.so he had the largest farmyard and the most beautiful house in the village
D.This is the real gold,my sons
E.but they didn't find what they were looking for
F.what about the plan
G.why don't you plant some crops there.
Choose the best topic from A to F according to the meaning for each paragrahp.
56.For most people,the word"fashion"means"clothes".People may ask the question,"What clothes are in fashion?"And they use the adjective(形容词)"fashionable"in the same way,"She is in a fashionable blouse."
57.But of course there are fashions in many things,not only in clothes.There are fashions in holidays,in restaurants,in films and in books.Also,there are fashions in school subjects,jobs…and in languages.
58.Fashions change as time goes.If you look at pictures of people or things from the past,you will see that fashions have always changed.An English house in the 1750s is different from one in the 1650s.
59.Today fashions change very quickly.Some of these are natural.We hear about things more quickly.Newspapers,radios,telephones and televisions send information from one country to another in a few hours.
60.New fashions mean people seek(追求)new things,so you will spend some money on new things in fashion.
A.Fashions are different in different times. B.The meaning of new fashions. C.The meaning of fashions for most people. |
D.Seeking fashions is a kind of waste. E.Different fashions in different fields. F.The changing speed of fashions. |
阅读以下短文,从文后表格中选出文中每段的小标题;根据短文内容回答第55小题.
Do you like winter?It's the coldest season of a year.Here are some things everyone should know about winter.
(51) Winter is the season when the temperture drops,snows covers the ground.When the temperture is below zero,water freeses and ice forms.
(52) After a heavy snowfall,children play in the snow.They build snow houses,make snowmen and have snowball fights.People also enjoy skiing,skating,and sledding in the winter.
(53)
The cold weather can also be dangerous; people slip on the ice and cars slide down hills knocking into each other.Some people also catch a cold when they stay out in the cold.
(54)
Because winter is so cold,people have to find ways to keep warm.People wear heavy coats,scarfs for their necks,gloves for their hands,and boots on their feet.
Children drink hot chocolate when they come in from the cold.And families sit around the firework at night and talk about what they did during the day.
(55) What does the passage mainly tell us?
A.Many people like winter best.
B.Winter has a lot of festivels.
C.The sports people shoud do in winter.
D.Things we should know about winter.
A.Winter Dangers: B.Winter Weather: C.Keep Warm: D.Winter Fun: |
You have lots of things you'd like to do. But sometimes it's hard to get to the finish line﹣just like your goal. How can you break your bad habits and develop good ones? (1) . Here are a few opinions we often get from kids, followed by ideas that might help.
● I can' 't get away from screens.
(2) . If you usually spend time lying on the sofa and watching TV programs or a video when you're bored, go somewhere else instead. Take a book to your room or your violin to the backyard. Or ask if you can help cook in the kitchen.
● (3) .
Start with "showing up. " Then take one small step or do one tiny task, followed by another and another. For example, how do I practice the piano? First sit at it. Then play one note at a time.
Starting with a super﹣simple step often helps. Why? It's easy, quick, and gets you in action.(4) .
● I have no time.
Take a look at the choices you make about how you spend time. Do those choices show what's important to you? Can you spare 10 minutes a day to work on a goal? Let's suppose you want to be singer. (5) Talk with a parent about why your goal counts. Discuss whether you can let go of something less important to free up time to achieve it.
A. Then keep taking steps. B. can't start such a huge goal. C. And how can you try to reach your goals? D. To change a habit, try changing where you spend your time. E. Is it more important to practice singing than play video games? |
Seeing blood in a horror movie might make you cover your eyes,but real blood isn't scary at all.(1) That's why blood donors are considered lifesavers.
Blood donors are those giving blood﹣usually about 200ml at a time﹣to blood banks or blood donation(捐赠)centers.(2) For example,someone may have lost blood in accidents,or have a serious illness that requires his blood to be replaced.Hospitals and blood banks store the blood and try to keep enough on hand.
(3) Medical workers ask donors several questions to make sure the blood is safe to use.Then the donors relax,often reading a magazine or talking as their blood is drawn.Afterward,the donors may receive some juice or water and maybe fruit to give them energy.The process is simple,not scary.(4) .
To give blood,a person must be at least 18 years old and must meet certain other requirements.Students of all ages,though,can learn more about the donation process by visiting a local blood donation center.(5) It is also an easy way to help a community.
A.Donating blood is not difficult. B.Then the blood can be used for people in need. C.In fact,blood is the gift of life and keeps us alive. D.Donating blood is not only one of the easiest ways to save lives. E.Most people are able to donate blood again in several months if they wish. |
GreenHome campaigners (发起者) really love the natural world. In fact, we love it so much that we're determined(决心) to do our best to protect it. (1) For that,we need money too. GreenHome can be strong only with the support from people like you.(2)
If the joy of walking through green forest, the excitement of climbing ancient rocks, or even the simple pleasure of watching wildlife in its own habitat(栖息地) really moves you, then share GreenHome's idea of the world. Please turn that idea into some support today.
(3) So take action right now! Even a very small amount, like ¥1 a month, will soon build up into a valuable contribution(贡献) to protecting the natural world we love so much. (4) We'll also use it to develop ways to deal with environmental problems.
Think about it another way. If you want a future where you can continue to do the things you love in the great outdoors, you need to make sure you've got a great outdoors to do them in. (5) And this way is simple enough﹣that's got to be worth ¥1 a month.
A. Giving Green Home your support is one way you can do that.
B. But determination alone will not protect the environment.
C. That's why we're asking you to join us today.
D. And we won't just use it to stop bad things.
E. Everything we do costs money.
We should not use more water than we actually need. If we do, we will not have enough water in the future. (1) It is not a difficult question to answer. If we remove more fresh water than nature replaces, we have taken too much.
Many cities run campaigns(运动)to get people to stop wasting water. They show them ways they can cut back on water use. (2) What's more, they carry out programs that offer money to reduce water use. For example, they give people shower heads and toilets that use less water. (3)
Another threat(威胁)to our water supply is pollution. When our sources of fresh water get polluted, we can no longer use this water. This also endangers(危及) the animals that depend on the water.
(4) We can save lots of water by not letting taps(水龙头) run while we brush our teeth or by turning off taps right after washing hands. By collecting cold water when were taking warm showers, we can also save water. (5) In this way, we can make full use of water.
A. However, just how much is too much?
B. There are several things we can do to save water.
C. Finally, they make laws to control the use of water.
D. We don't have to let the cold water run until it gets warm.
E. They also increase water bills for people who use too much.
Once upon a time,there was a forest where all the animals lived happily together.One day a family went to spend the day in the countryside,and one little boy left his socks there.Soon after the family left,a goose came by and found the socks.(71) They fit so well,and he liked them so much that he wouldn't take them off.He spent his days walking through the forest in the socks.
(72) And some of them were a bit envious(嫉妒的)that he was getting so much attention.Before long,in that forest,there began appearing monkeys in shirts,a rabbit with a hat on,and even a little pig who wore a pair of glasses!
Doctor Bear shook his head,telling people,"(73) Animals don't wear clothes,and we don't need them."But the rabbit didn't listen to him.(74) One day,the rabbit tried to fit into his hole without first taking his hat off.He was stuck in that hole all day.Those who listened to the Doctor's advice didn't have any accidents.
(75) Wearing them had been very silly,They had only done it to make others envious of them,and to get attention.
把A﹣E五个选项填入文中空缺处,使短文内容完整、正确.
A.This can't be good.
B.The goose decided to try them on.
C.He said Doctor Bear was just old﹣fashioned.
D.The animals realized that they didn't need clothes at all.
E.All the animals talked about the goose's new look.
D
Have you ever heard of homecoming?It's a tradition celebrated every year in the US.At homecoming,a school or university welcomes back former students or schoolmates.
(56) It means,"coming home".
This is a time when everyone can get together.(57) There are events that encourage school spirit all throughout homecoming week,which leads to the big day on Friday.
A major activity that most students will take part in is choosing the homecoming king and queen.Students have to decide who will be on homecoming court early in the week.
(58) This is a group of boys and girls who stand for school spirit.At some schools this is a big honor.
Then it's time for the football game,the main event for homecoming week!The football team faces a lot of pressure(压力) to do well for the big crowd.Almost everyone from school goes to the game:students,parents,teachers and schoolmate visitors.(59)
The last event is the homecoming dance.(60) They dress up,and some might even bring a boyfriend or girlfriend to go with.After the dance,homecoming is almost over,and everyone can't wait for next year!
阅读短文内容,把A﹣E五个句子填入文中空缺处,使短文内容完整、正确.
A.Homecoming usually lasts a week and happens in the fall.
B.That is where the name comes from.
C.At the end of the week they will pick a boy and a girl to be the king and the queen.
D.This is big for junior high students because it's one of the first dances they go to.
E.If they win,everyone is very happy.
根据短文内容,将方框里A﹣E五个句子分别填入文中空缺处,使内容完整、正确•
I always had a nice cup of tea every morning in my country in Indonesia.(66)
When I arrived in the early morning for the first time at Sydney airport,the first thing that I looked for was a coffee shop.Finally,I found a nice coffee shop with many people queuing (排队)to order.(67) Then a very friendly girl asked me if she could help me.I said that I would like to have a cup of tea.Then she asked me,"(68) "I thought she was making a morning joke with me.So I said,"Red tea,please."With a very unfriendly face she asked me again,"Black or white tea,please?"(69) I didn't know what actually black or white tea was.I only knew that having tea is usually with or without sugar.
One day I had a cup of tea at the university tea room.I saw a lady drinking tea with milk in it.Then I asked her,"(70) "She smiled and said,"Yes,you can."At that moment,I understood that black tea is no milk added and white tea is with milk.How big is the difference of having tea between Indonesian and Australian people!
A.I didn't say anything. B.I jumped into the queue. C.Would you like black or white tea? D.Can I say that you are having a white tea? E.It gave me a great feeling in the morning. |
For most of the twentieth century,people communicated by telephone or by mail.This is now changing,and email is becoming the preferred method of communication.It's faster than traditional mail.(68) .As email is becoming popular,here are some rules we need to know.
Be polite and friendly
Start your message with a greeting.If you are writing to a friend,you can begin with Hi,Sandra.If you are writing to your teacher,begin with your message with Dear Mr.Atonso.
(69) Many people just type their names.Others say Bye,Cheers,or use abbreviations(缩略语)like BFN(bye for now).
Look Good
When someone receives an email message from you,they might not know anything about you.(70) ,so make yourself look good.Type your message,and then read it again.Sometimes sentences seem clear when you write them,but they don't make sense when you read them back.
(71) .
If you start to use your email several times a week,your message box will soon fill with mail.After a few weeks,you can have a list of 60or 70messages!It is easy to delete the message you don't want any more.(72) ,you can save them in folders(文件夹).If you don't know how to do that,just ask your friends for help.It only takes a few minutes to learn.
从方框中所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,补全短文.其中有一项为多余选项.
A.If your messages are important B.It's cheaper than a phone call C.They will judge(判断)you from your email message D.You need a clothing at the end of your email. E.Introduce yourself first F.Organize your email |
It is a very common thing for a person to have a good friend.My good friend is Diana.She is a rich and proud girl.(1) ,so nobody wants to be her friend.
One day after school,I was waiting for Diana when Jane came up to me.She gave me a biscuit.I accepted it.(2) ,and had a very good time.From then on,I began to spend more time with Jane than with Diana.I felt a little uneasy.
After a few days,I went to see Diana for some snacks when Jane came and sat with me.She offered me a sandwich.(3) .She walked away.I was angry with Diana for being so rude and thoughtless.
"Never mind,"Jane said,"I'm used to it."
After school,I tried to catch up with Diana.(4) ,but she would not listen to me.She said,"Go and join your'dear'Jane.I know you make new friends and forget the old ones."
For the next few weeks,we did not talk to each other.Then,one day,Diana came to Jane and me,saying,"I'm really sorry about what I did.I'm a spoiled(宠坏的) girl,but l also need good friends just like you.Would you please forgive(原谅 )me?"Jane and I looked at each other and smiled.(5) .
A.We talked and joked B.She often thinks that she is too good for anyone C.While walking home,I tried to correct her attitude D.She also offered one to Diana,but Diana refused it E.From then on,Diana,Jane and I have been best friends |
阅读下面短文,从方框内选择恰当的句子填人文中空白处.使短文内容完整、意思连贯,
Camels(骆驼) are kind animals.They usually live for 30 50years.What's a camel's
And he likes to eat with his owners,at favorite breakfast?Plants maybe?Not for Joe
(76) And the kitchen table!
a(77) The six﹣year﹣old camel visits the owner's home every morning.And he enjoys
cereal 燕麦) and bananas on the breakfast table
Nathan said,"The first time Joe joined us for breakfast,he was uniavited,(78) But I
wasn't surprised because he's very good at asking all the other animals to give him their food,too,Now he comes over whenever he feels like it.(79) "Although Joe lives with three too.other camels,he is the only one lucky enough to share breakfast with his owners.
The couple run the Animal Company.Joe is their star worker and has appeared in camel races,commercials( 商 业广告) and events around the country,The family is very fond of him.80Heislikeabigsofttedybear(秦迪熊)and has become part of the family.
A The brave animal rudely helped himself to the fruit bowl.1
B.He likes carrots and bananas.
C They enjoy having breakfast with him,
D But he has no table manners.
E Joe is the owner Nathan's favorite pet.
From the Other Side
Lara and Tara are twins.(1) but they are very different in
everything else.For example,hot food is Lara's favorite,and Tara has a sweet choice.
However,this isn't the problem with the twin girls.They always argued that the opposite one was wrong. (2) ,while Tara insisted that mornings were fresh and it was difficult to stay up till midnight.
(3) .To put an end to their fights,their parents decided to create a small drama.They wanted the girls to understand that they were both correct from their own point of view.Their parents covered the girls'eyes with black ribbons,and brought them to the dining room.(4) Lara was asked to stand on one side of the board and Tara on the other.They couldn't see the other side of it.When the ribbons were taken away,they were surprised to see a huge board between them.
Now,their father asked Lara,"What's the color of the board?"She replied,"It's black!"(5) .She replied,"It's white!"The two girls began to argue again.While Lara was confident it was black,Tara was sure it was white.Then,they were asked to exchange(交换)their places.They couldn't believe their eyes.Tara,who insisted it was a white board,saw a black one.Similarly,Lara,who argued the board was black,was shocked to see a white one.They understood that each of them was right in her own view.Most of us are like Lara and Tara.We are right most times,but insist that others are wrong!
A.They look like each other
B.For years,their arguments continued
C.Their mother asked Tara the same question
D.In the room,a big board was placed in the middle
E.Lara thought it was terrible to get up early in the morning.
阅读材料,给有关运动的段落选择合适的标题.
(1) Whenever I move to a new city to study or work, I look for exercise classes. You meet like﹣minded people, you can support each other during a difficult exercise and you all share a collective (集体的) feeling of excitement when the class finishes.
(2) Every day, the 20 minutes on the treadmill ( 踏车)gets easier, the weights feel lighter and you feel a great sense of achievement. It might not be easy, but you would be fit and strong. It's a great feeling challenging yourself. Also it's a result of your hard work.
(3) When you exercise, your body produces endorphins (内啡肽). It will give you a rush of excitement and happiness. You will feel better after exercise. Next time you're having a bad day, try going for a run, and then the day won't seem so bad after all.
(4) We all know the effects of exercise on our mind. Exercise might give you a feeling of confidence (信心) from being comfortable with your body and appearance. This new confidence might even help in your life.
(5) Focusing on exercise can help you forget the problems and stress of daily life, study or work. During exams, I always spend an hour a day in the gym. It makes me feel less anxious and it also helps me to sleep those important eight hours the night before a big exam.
A. Exercise cheers you up.
B. Exercise helps you get along well with people.
C. Exercise makes you believe in yourself.
D. Exercise helps you lower stress.
E. Exercise makes you feel strong, fit and healthy.
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