distinction and one practice that has helped my writing processes greatly. The distinction is between the
creative mind and the critical mind. While you need to employ both to get to a finished result, they cannot work in parallel no matter how much we might like to think so.
Trying to criticize writing on the fly is possibly the single greatest barrier to writing that most of us meet with. If you are listening to that 5th grade English teacher correct your grammar while you are trying to
seize a fleeting(稍纵即逝的) thought, the thought will die. If you capture the fleeting thought and simply
share it with the world in raw form, no one is likely to understand. You must learn to create first and then
criticize if you want to make writing the tool for thinking that it is.
The practice that can help you pass your learned bad habits of trying to edit as you write is what Elbow calls “free writing”. In free writing, the objective is to get words down on paper non-stop, usually for
15-20 minutes. No stopping, no going back, no criticizing. The goal is to get the words flowing. As the
words begin to flow, the ideas will come from the shadows and let themselves be captured on your
notepad or your screen.
Now you have raw materials that you can begin to work with using the critical mind that you"ve
persuaded to sit on the side and watch quietly. Most likely, you will believe that this will take more time
than you actually have and you will end up staring blankly at the pages as the deadline draws near.
Instead of staring at a blank screen start filling it with words no matter how bad. Halfway through your available time, stop and rework your raw writing into something closer to finished product. Move back and forth until you run out of time and the final result will most likely be far better than your current practices.
1. When the author says the creative mind and the critical mind “cannot work in parallel” (Line 4, Para. 1)
in the writing process, he means ________.
A. no one can be both creative and critical
B. they cannot be regarded as equally important
C. they are in constant conflict with each other
D. one cannot use them at the same time
2. What prevents people from writing on is ________.
A. putting their ideas in raw form
B. attempting to edit as they write
C. ignoring grammatical soundness
D. trying to capture fleeting thoughts
3. What is the chief objective of the first stage of writing?
A. To organize one"s thoughts logically.
B. To choose an appropriate topic.
C. To get one"s ideas down.
D. To collect raw materials.
4. One common concern of writers about “free writing” is that ________.
A. it overstresses the role of the creative mind
B. it takes too much time to edit afterwards
C. it may bring about too much criticism
D. it does not help them to think clearly
5. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. It introduces the author’s writing method.
B. It tells us something about the creative mind.
C. It stresses the importance of critical mind.
D. It shows the difficulties to write on the fly.
Canadian culture was heavily influenced by British culture and traditions. Now one can also notice the
influence of American culture. Over the years, lots of people have moved to Canada. There has been a
healthy change of Canadians’ ideas that has resulted in the development of certain special features in
Canada. The people of Canada have always been proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds.
Art: Canada has some of the most wonderful classical works of art. In the year 1930, artists began
developing their own personal style. The “Group of Seven” is considered to be the first group of native
artists to create their own style.
Language and religion: Because of its diverse cultures, Canada has two official languages, English and
French. There is ________. A number of people in Canada have confirmed that they have no religious
belief, though there are many other groups that follow Protestantism as a religion.
Literature: The literature of Canada basically shows the different cultural influences of other countries.
Some of the early works were divided according to the region of Canada from which the author came, but there were also authors who gave a humorous touch to serious contents. A number of authors have been awarded for their literature works.
Music: Music in Canada has seen many developments in styles along the way. Many Canadian
musicians have earned worldwide fame. From folk music to rock, Canadian music continues to entertain
people. In recent years, music from Asia and Africa has found quite a fan following in Canada.
1.What is the main idea of the text? (no more than 3 words)
________________________________________________________________________
2.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (no more than 3 words)
________________________________________________________________________
3.What does the word “their” (Line 7, Paragraph 1) refer to? (no more than 2 words)
________________________________________________________________________
4.Canadian culture has been influenced by the culture of many other countries and areas. List all of them mentioned in the text. (no more than 6 words)
________________________________________________________________________
5.What is the attitude of Canadian towards the music from Asia and Africa recently? (no more than 5 words)
________________________________________________________________________
The practice of magic includes special words, actions, and objects. Most magic involves a person
called a magician, who claims to have supernatural powers.
Magic words. To work most magic, the magician sings or speaks special words in a certain order.
These words are called incantations or spells. Some spells form prayers to demons(魔鬼), spirits, or other supernatural forces. Many societies believe the magic will not work unless the magician recites the spells
perfectly. Other magic words have no meaning, though they supposedly possess power when spoken by
a magician.
Magic actions accompany the words spoken in performing much magic. Many of these movements
act out the desired effect of the magic. For example, a magician trying to make rain fall may sprinkle(洒)
water on the ground. The magician"s combined words and actions form a ceremony.
Magic objects include certain plants, stones, and other things with supposed supernatural powers. Any such object may be called a fetish(物神). But this term often refers to an object-for example, a carving or a dried snake-honored by a tribe for its magic powers. Many tribes believe fetishes have magic power
because spirits live in these objects.
Many people carry magic objects called amulets(护身符)to protect themselves from harm. Many
amulets are stones or rings engraved(雕刻) with magic symbols.
The magician. In some societies, nearly everyone knows how to work some magic. In other societies,
only experts practice magic. Magicians may be called medicine men, medicine women, shamans,
sorcerers, or witch doctors. In many societies, magicians must inherit their powers. In others, any person
may become a magician by studying the magical arts.
Many societies believe magicians must observe certain rules and taboos (forbidden actions) for their
spells to work. For example, they may be required not to eat various foods or to avoid sexual activity for
a certain period before the ceremony.
1. What do magic words mean to people in some society?
A. They have the power to kill devils.
B. They have power if magician recites the right spells.
C. They have no effect at all.
D. They can be used whenever they want.
2. People believe magic actions will have an effect if they are accompanied by________.
A. the spells
B. magic objects
C. stones or rings engraved with magic symbols
D. medicine
3. Why do many people believe in a fetish?
A. Because it is often a ring which is worth a lot of money.
B. Because it is carved with magic symbols.
C. Because people think spirits live in it.
D. Because it can help them with many things.
4. According to the passage what kind of person can become a magician?
A. Only those studying the magical arts.
B. Only those inheriting their powers.
C. Only men.
D. Almost all the people in some societies.
5. What"s the best title of the passage?
A. How Magic Works
B. The Power of Magic
C. How to Practice Magic
D. The Choice of Magicians
The number of speakers of English in Shakespeare"s time is estimated(估计) to have been about five
million. Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a native language, mainly in the
United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas, there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as various levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms.
In fact, it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate(足够的) working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages. The purpose for English
learning and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and
still more difficult to judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation.
The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its presentday importance as a world
language. Besides serving the indefinite needs of its native speakers, English is a language in which some of important works in science, technology, and other fields are being produced, and not always by native
speakers. It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications, international
conferences, and the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nations. It is a
language of wider communication for a number of developing countries, especially former British colonies. Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in
such matters as government, commerce, industry, law and education as well as for international
communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West.
1. What would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Difficulties of Learning English
B. International Communications
C. The Standard Varieties of English
D. English as a World Language
2. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English.
B. There are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world.
C. It is almost impossible to estimate the number of people with an adequate working knowledge of
English.
D. People learn English for a variety of reasons.
3. According to the passage, what is the main reason for the widespread use of English?
A. It was popular during Shakespeare"s time.
B. It is used in former British colonies.
C. It serves the needs of its native speakers.
D. It is a world language that is used for international communication.
4.What forms an adequate working knowledge of English?
A. The ability to read a newspaper.
B. It is difficult to judge because it differs for each situation.
C. Being a multilingual.
D. Being a native speaker.
5. What type of developing countries would be most likely to use English?
A. Those geographically close to the United States.
B. Those interested in the culture of the United States.
C. Former colonies of Great Britain.
D. Countries where international conferences are held.
still the delight of children everywhere.
Theodore Roosevelt"s Presidency marks the beginning of the "Teddy Bear". In the year 1902,toy
bears were named "Teddy" after the president"s nickname.The Teddy Bear became known worldwide
,and is still known and loved today.It was only a few years later that the Teddy Bears were mass produced.
In 1913,an item called the Erector Set was invented.It was a steel,motorized toy that children could
use to build models of anything.Its creator was A.C.Gilbert,a medical doctor.
Charles Pajeau created a similar wooden set called Tinker Toys in the year 1914.Tinker Toys were
made for younger children.
Raggedy Ann dolls first came on the scene after newspaper cartoonist Johnny Gruelle reproduced
the doll he made for his daughter.That was in 1915.
The following year,an architect"s son named John Lloyd Wright,invented Lincoln Logs,which were
interlocked to make structures.
Two years after Mickey Mouse was created,stuffed(填塞)Mickey Mouse dolls were made by
Charlotte Clark.This was the start of Disney merchandise.
The yoyo became popular in the United States after Donald Duncan bought a yoyo company in 1929.
The ViewMaster,a three dimensional viewer,was developed by a camera enthusiast named William
Gruber.The toy became popular when Gruber licensed Disney characters to make still,3D images from
Disney movies and television programs.
Finally,in 1940,model airplanes were mass produced.They started out as a way for manufacturers to
sell planes to the military,but later caught on as a toy.
The toys that we know and love today have had their roots from these ancient times.Isn"t it interesting
to know that if it hadn"t been for all these creative people,most of the games you know today would never have been?
B.To be easily pronounced by children.
C.To meet the advertisers" needs.
D.To memorize President Theodore Roosevelt.
B.Material used.
C.Themes.
D.Price.
B.After Gruber licensed Disney characters.
C.Two years after Mickey Mouse was created.
D.When Disney merchandise was started.
B.some toys created in ancient times now disappear
C.creativity exists in every field all the time
D.toys nowadays are totally different from those in ancient times
B.The history of Disney characters.
C.Toys in the early 1900s.
D.The financial meaning of toys.
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry have aroused passion, creativity, and interest in reading throughout the
world.
But have you ever considered why you are a fan of the Harry Potter series?
JK Rowling has created a list of characters and an environment for them to inhabit that appeals to both
adults and children.
The fantasy aspect of the wizarding world expands the imagination, and takes the mind to new
and exciting places.Anything could happen there.Her stories contain parts of the believable and
unbelievable, changing the predictability that readers commonly come across and bear in fiction.
The main theme of the series, including good versus evil, prejudice, love, death, sacrifice, friendship
and loyalty, in actuality contributes to the ever-lasting nature of the stories.At the same time, these themes
remind us of classic literature, offering mature readers tales that wear like a comfortable pair of shoes,
while introducing younger readers to concepts they will meet throughout their lives.
Much of the appeal also comes from the characters.In each book, JK Rowling introduces and
describes the characters in such a way that we wonder not only about their futures, but also about their
pasts.Even supporting characters are suddenly more than just extras in the background.And what of
Harry Potter himself? We care about Harry, because we watch him grow from an innocent boy to a
powerful wizard.We see him as both Hero and Victim.He experiences endless love and extreme pain,
and as readers, we experience them with him.
This perfect combination of emotion, suspense and fantasy, together with the fact that JK Rowling is a
superb storyteller is the reason why we are Harry potter fans.People are fond of Harry Potter series.
With books like these, it"s hard not to be.
B.they take us to a world beyond our imagination and expectation
C.they offer us ever-lasting nature of the stories
D.they set an example of hero for us to follow
B.Readers care only about Harry but not those supporting characters.
C.Even the supporting characters are attractive in the story.
D.Those supporting characters only appear all of a sudden.
B.good and evil
C.death and sacrifice
D.safety and peace
B.they find different experiences from theirs on Harry
C.they share the experiences with Harry
D.they like JK Rowling"s description very much
- 1已知幂函数y=f(x)的图象过点(2,14),f(3)=______.
- 2如图是一幅贴在汽车加油站的宣传广告.下列叙述错误的是( )A.由玉米生产的乙醇可添加在汽油中作汽车燃料B.玉米汁可作汽
- 3When we heard the news, we couldn"t stop __ .
- 4已知(x-2)2+|y+1|=0,a,b互为相反数,c,d互为倒数,求代数式yx-3a-3b+2cd的值.
- 5补写出下列名句名篇中的空缺部分。(11分)小题1:狗吠深巷中, 。(陶渊明《归园田居》)小题2:
- 6下列不属于社会主义精神文明创建活动的是( )A.开展“弘扬和培育民族精神月”活动B.举办“心动安徽年度人物”评选
- 7小明见别人学篮球,自己也跟着学篮球。没过多久,他又觉得别人画画不错,自己马上买来画笔、画夹学画画。谁知还没坚持几天他又随
- 8冬季某天我国三个城市的最高气温分别是-10℃,1℃,-7℃,把它们从高到低排列正确的是( )A.-10℃,-7℃,1℃
- 9在△ABC中,已知AC=3,BC=4,AB=5,那么下列结论成立的是( )A.sinA=54B.cosA=35C.ta
- 10明太祖将行省之权分于三司,三司包括①布政司②按察司③宣慰司④都司[ ]A.①②③B.②③④C.①②④D.①③④
- 1下列说法中,正确的是( )A.任何曲线运动都是变加速运动B.两个匀速直线运动的合运动一定是匀速直线运动C.两个匀加速
- 2—It is said that Mike fought with Tom in class.—It ______ be
- 3《关税与贸易总协定》:“一缔约国领土的产品输入到另一缔约国领土时……所享受的待遇不低于相同的本国产品所享受的待遇。”这一
- 4下列反应属于复分解反应的是( )A.2KMnO4加热..K2MnO4+MnO2+O2↑B.H2SO4+Mg(OH)2=
- 5等于_____________;
- 62007年3月5日至16日,十届全国人大五次会议在北京举行。本次大会审议并表决通过的《物权法》,将于2007年10月1日
- 7划分发展中国家和发达国家的依据是( )A.人口的多少B.面积的大小C.军事力量的强弱D.经济发展水平的高低
- 8在容积可变的密闭容器中,2 mol N2和8 mol H2在一定条件下发生反应,达到平衡时,H2的转化率为25%,则平衡
- 9Clearly, development aid together with food ______ the long-
- 10下列词语中加点的字,读音全都正确的一组是()A.劲旅(jìng)鱼鳔(biào)呷口酒(xiā)濯濯童山(zhuó)B勒