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Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset (不安的) if your English friends don"t invite you home. It doesn"t mean they don"t like you!Dinner parties usually start between 7p.m.and 8p.m., and end at about 11p.m. Ask your host (主人) what time you should arrive. It"s polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine as a gift.
Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks (小吃). Do you want to be extra (特别地) polite? Say how much you like the room, or the pictures on the wall. But remember — it"s not polite to ask how much things cost.
In many families, the husband sits at one end of the table and the wife sits at the other side. They eat with their guests.
You"ll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then you"ll have meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert (甜点心) followed by coffee. It"s polite to finish everything on your plate and to take more if you want it.
Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, or write them a short “Thank you” letter. British and American people like to say “thank you” all the time!
小题1:An English friend doesn"t invite you to his or her dinner, which ____.
A.means he or she doesn"t like youB.means he or she likes you
C.doesn"t mean he or she likes youD.doesn"t mean he or she doesn"t like you
小题2:You are going to attend a dinner party and ____.
A.you"d better bring a certain present with you
B.you must leave home for it at 7 p.m.
C.you should ask your host when you should leave
D.you must arrive before 8 p.m.
小题3:It"s impolite _____.
A.to say that you like the host"s room very much
B.for a guest to ask the host the price of the things in the room
C.for a guest to have drinks and snacks before the evening
D.for the host and the hostess (女主人) to sit and eat with their guests
小题4:In which order will you eat or drink the following things at a meal?
A.Snacks, vegetables, meat, coffee.
B.Coffee, drinks, soup, fish, vegetables, dessert.
C.Soup, meat with vegetables, dessert and coffee.
D.Drinks, soup, something small, fish and vegetables.
小题5:What is the proper way to express your enjoyment of the evening?
A.Before leaving for home, you should say, “Thank you for inviting me.”
B.When you shake hands with your host, you should say, “I did enjoy the evening.”
C.You can write a “Thank you” letter to your host after that.
D.You should finish everything on your plate and take more if you want it.

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小题1:D小题1:A小题1:B小题1:C小题1:C
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Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context.
In the past, man didn’t have to think about the protection of his environment. There were few people on the earth, and natural resources seemed to be 36  .
Today things are 37  , and the world has become too  38  . We’re using up our natural resources too quickly, and at the same time we are  39  our environment with dangerous chemicals. If we continue to do this, human life on the earth will not survive.
Everyone 40   today that if too many fish are taken from the sea, there will soon be none left. Yet, with modern fishing 41  , more and more fish are caught. We know that if too many trees are cut down, forests will disappear and nothing will grow on the land. Yet, we   42  to use bigger and more powerful machines to cut down more and more trees.
We know that if rivers are polluted with waste products from factories, we’ll die.  43  , in most countries wastes are still put into rivers or into the sea, and there are 44   laws to stop this.
We know, too, that if the 45   of the world continues to rise at the present rate, in a few years there will not be enough food . What can we do to solve these problems? 
If we eat more vegetables and less meat there will be more food available for every one. Land that is used to grow crops   46  five times more people than land where animals are kept. Our natural resources will last longer if we learn to recycle them.
The world population will not rise so quickly if people use modern methods of birth control.
Finally, if we educate people to think about the problems, we shall have a better and cleaner 47   in the future.
小题1:
A.beautifulB.unlimitedC.rareD.valuable
小题2:
A.commonB.the sameC.changeableD.different
小题3:
A.crowdedB.smallC.dirtyD.busy
小题4:
A.protectingB.savingC.pollutingD.fighting
小题5:
A.wondersB.realizesC.considersD.discovers
小题6:
A.polesB.boatsC.methodsD.ideas
小题7:
A.continueB.haveC.oughtD.go on
小题8:
A.ThusB.HoweverC.Generally speaking D.Therefore
小题9:
A.too manyB.a fewC.someD.few
小题10:
A.productionB.pollutionC.populationD.revolution
小题11:
A.feedsB.increasesC.supplies D.helps
小题12:
A.natureB.seaC.planetD.forest

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People say teenagers are no good. They make too much noise in shopping malls; they drive recklessly(不顾一切地) up and down America’s main streets; they carry chips on their shoulders as big as the Sears Tower. And at least some of the time those things are true. But we shouldn’t forget that there are hard moments in the life of a teenager too.
I watched such a moment not long ago at a woman’s funeral. I didn’t expect the event to affect me. Through much of the ceremony, in fact, I remained unmoved.
The teenage grandson stepped forward. With his very first deep breath, every heart in that church was achingly reminded of something we had all forgotten. Softly he began: “I want to share a few values that Nana taught me. She never failed to see light in any situation. When our family dog would truely attract her, what would Nana say? ‘oh, what beautiful barking that dog has!’ That was Nana. ”
“She was a strong woman who often lived in the shadow of my grandpa, who was a successful businessman in this city. But she was the one behind the scenes who provided the strength and support for my grandpa’s career,” he said, with a voice now trembling, “That was Nana’s way.”
Through a low sob, he continued, “Whenever she did anything worth recognition, you’d have to hear about it from a different source, because she was never one to show off.”
Finally, in a voice breaking free of sorrow, he looked up and said, “Nana taught me courage. She put up an incredible fight to the end, when she died peacefully, which is how she lived her life. That was Nana’s way, and I hope I can carry on in the same manner.”
There are no hearts as sensitive as those of teenagers, because everything is happening to them for the first time. The trouble with teenagers is that they haven’t learned to be controlled.
When that boy rose to speak about the woman who surely had been his truest and dearest friend, his honest voice dragged each of us out into the open where we could no longer hide in the calm ceremony . He exposed us to the truth about this very real woman who believed in a boy who probably tried the patience of many adults. He reminded us that his grandmother was more than another dot on the chart of life and death.
All over again we felt those powerful losses crossing our own hearts, and we knew that when you say good-bye to something happy, something young in yourself. And that something never really returns, and the pain never really goes away.
小题1:In the first paragraph, the writer gave some examples to_____.
A.support his idea that young people are no good.
B.introduce his point of view about young people.
C.tell people every coin has its two sides.
D.young people often make mistakes.
小题2: From the boy’s speech, we know _____.
A.his grandmother had great influence on him.
B.they had a dog which often attacked people
C.people had forgotten her until the boy appeared..
D.his grandmother was so weak that she is always living in the shadow of his grandpa
小题3: Which of the following statements is true?
A.The boy ‘s speech moved no one present at the funeral except the writer.
B.The boy’s being good at expressing himself enabled him to draw everyone’s attention.
C.The boy was too grievedto accept the fact that his grandmother had passed away.
D.The writer didn’t expect the event would affect him.
小题4:What words can best describe grandmother’s quality?
A. weak, mild and modest.
B.. easygoing, cautious and considerate
C. sensitive and hard on others.
D, patient, optimistic, strong and helpful.
小题5:The passage tells the readers____.
A.facing certain bitter facts help young people to grow.
B.young people have to control themselves
C.the adults should learn from the young.
D.the adults should teach the young how to be brave

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In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school.
Even though they’ve done this already in the middle school, it’s still important to find where their classrooms are. Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year. And, most schools also have a freshman (新生) speech for parents and students before the first year begins. Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the school. This can help students and parents to find different places in the school.
One way to know your high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall activities begin in August before the first day of school. If you are not interested in sports, there are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess, photography, community service, etc. These clubs allow students from different grades. By joining an activity, students can find new friendships, not to mention improving their chances in future college applications (申请). The school office will have a list of activities offered at the school and information on how to join them.
What’s more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write down some of their worries, and ask for help from teachers and school workers.
小题1:According to the text, most students feel ________ when entering the high school.
A.excitedB.nervousC.lonelyD.disappointed
小题2:Which of the following is TRUE about the school clubs?
A.There are fewer students from higher grades in the school clubs.
B.The school clubs in high school only welcome sports fans.
C.Summer activities begin before school starts.
D.The school office can help new students join school clubs.
小题3:When do many schools take students to visit their new high school?
A.Before the eighth grade year starts.
B.Right after the high school year starts.
C.At the beginning of the new term in the high school.
D.At the end of their eighth grade year
小题4:The main offices will give away maps of their schools________.
A.only to help students to find different places of the schools
B.only to help parents to find different places of the schools
C.to help students and parents to find different classrooms of the schools
D.to help students and parents to find different places of the schools
小题5:What is the purpose of this text?
A.To tell the new students how to learn in high school
B.To introduce new schools.
C.To give the teachers some advice.
D.To give advice to new high school students.

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In the 1960s, many young Americans were dissatisfied with American society. They wanted to end the Vietnam War and to make all of the people in the U.S. equal. Some of them decided to "drop out" of American society and form their own societies. They formed utopian communities, which they called “communes”, where they could follow their philosophy of “do your own thing”. A group of artists founded a commune in southern Colorado called "Drop City." Following the ideas of philosopher and architect Buckminster Fuller, they built dome-shaped houses from pieces of old cars. Other groups, such as author Ken Kesey’s Merry Pranksters, the followers of San Francisco poet Steve Gakin, and a group that called itself the Hog Farm, lived in old school houses and traveled around the United States. The Hog Farm became famous when they helped organize the Woodstock Rock Festival in 1969. Steve Gaskin’s followers tried to settle down on a farm in Tennessee, but they had to leave when some members of the group were arrested for growing marijuana.
  Not all communes believed in the philosophy of “do your own thing”. However, Twin Oaks, a commune founded in Virgiania in the late 1960s, was based on the ideas of psychologist B.F.Skinner. The people who lived at Twin Oaks were carefully controlled by Skinner’s “conditioning” techniques to do things that were good for the community. In 1972, Italian architect Paolo Soleri began to build Arcosanti, a utopian city Arizsona where 2500 people will live closely together in one large building called an “archeology”. Soleri believes that people must live closely together so that they will all become one.
小题1:Why did some young Americans decide to “drop out” of society during the 1960s?
A.They were not satisfied with American society.
B.They wanted to grow marijuana.
C.They wanted to go to the Vietnam War.
D.They did not want all people to be equal.
小题2: Where did the members of the Hog Farm commune live?
A.In dome-shaped house.B.In old school houses.
C.On a farm in Tennessee.D.In an archeology in Arizona.
小题3: Who gave the people of Drop City the idea to build dome-shaped house?
  A. Paolo Soleri.               B. B.G.Skinner.
  C. Steve Gaskin.                D. Buckminster Fuller.
小题4: What was the Twin Oaks commune based on?
A.The philosophy of “do your own thing”.
B.Virginia in the late 1960s.
C.The ideas of psychologist.
D.The belief that people must live closely together.
小题5: What is an “archeology”?
A.A person who studies archaeology.
B.A large building where people live closely together.
C.A city in Arizona.
D.A technique to control people.

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At a meeting, a well-known speaker lifted up a bill of 20 dollars before starting his speech.
Facing 200 people, he asked, “Who wants this 20-dollar bill?” A great many hands were put up. Then he continued to say, “I intended to give it to any one of you, but allow me to do a thing before giving it to you.” Suddenly he crumpled (揉)it into a round mass. Then he asked, “Who wants it? ” Still some hands were lifted up.
He asked again, “Well, how could it be if I do it like this?” he threw the bill onto the ground, stepped on it and twisted it. As he picked it up, the bill had become not only dirty but wrinkled.
“Who still wants it?” Still a few people put up their hands.
“My dear friends, you have had a meaningful class. No matter how I treated this bill, you still want it, because it is worth 20 dollars. On your life road, you may be knocked down(击垮) or even broken into pieces by your determination or unfavorable situations. We may feel ourselves worth nothing, but, my darling, remember that whatever happens in the future, you should never lose your value(价值) in the God’s heart. You’re particular ---- never forget it.”
小题1:How many times did the speaker ask the people whether they wanted the bill?
A.OnceB.TwiceC.Three timesD.Four times
小题2: The underlined word “wrinkled” in the third paragraph probably means ________.
A.brokenB.having small lines or folds in itC.flatD.having holes on it
小题3:The speaker did this test in order to _____________.
A.tell the audience that one should never lose one’s own value
B.tell the audience that God values money most
C.test if some of the audience were extremely interested in money
D.play a trick on the audience
小题4: What would the speaker probably talk about next?
A.How money can make people crazy.B.How to avoid being knocked down in one’s life.
C.How to keep one’s value of life.D.How to give a meaningful class

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