During the summer holidays there will be a revised(修改过的) schedule(时刻表) of services for the students. Changes for dining-room and library service hours and for bus schedules will be posted on the wall outside of the dining-hall. Weekly film and concert schedules, which are being arranged, will be posted each Wednesday outside of the student club.
In the summer holidays, buses going to the town center will leave the main hall every hour on the half hour during the day. The dining-room will serve three meals a day from 7: 00 am to 7: 00 pm during the week and two meals from noon to 7: 00 pm on weekends. The library will continue its usual hours during the week, but have shorter hours on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend hours are from noon to 5: 00 pm.
All students who want to use the library borrowing services must have a new summer card. This announcement will also appear in the next week’s student newspaper.
小题1:The main purpose of this announcement is to _________. | A．tell students of important schedule changes | B．tell students of new bus and library services | | C．show the excellent services for students | D．ask students to renew their library cards |
小题2:At which of the following times will the bus leave the main hall?| A．8: 00, 9: 00, 10: 00, 11: 00 | B．8: 00, 9: 30, 10: 30, 11: 30 | | C．8: 30, 9: 00, 9: 30, 10: 00 | D．8: 00, 9: 30, 11: 00, 12: 30 |
小题3: Times for films and concerts are not listed in this announcement because _________. | A．they are not to be announced | B．they are hard to arrange | | C．the full list is not ready | D．the full list is too long |
小题4:In the summer holidays, the library will have _________. | A．no special hours | B．special hours on weekdays | | C．special hours on weekends | D．special hours both on weekdays and weekends. |
小题5:We may infer that during the summer holidays _________. | A．the student newspaper will sell more copies | B．there will be a concert or a film once a week | | C．many students will stay in the university | D．no breakfast will be served on weekends |
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1. Ａ根据there will be a revised(修改过的) schedule(时刻表) of services for the students及 This announcement will also appear in the next week’s student newspaper可知这则讲学生服务时刻表的修改通知很重要，目的在于提醒学生注意，选Ａ。
2. Ｂ根据buses going to the town center will leave the main hall every hour on the half hour during the day可知是在每个小时一半的时候开，故为9点半，10点半等，选Ｂ。
3. Ｃ根据Weekly film and concert schedules, which are being arranged可知电影正在安排中，故名单还未准备好，选Ｃ。
4. Ｃ根据but have shorter hours on Saturdays and Sundays可知在周末放的时间短一些，比平时特殊一些，故选Ｃ。
5. Ｄ根据The weekend hours are from noon to 5: 00 pm可知周末的时间是从中午到下午5点，故不提供早餐，选Ｄ。 |
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I devote myself to music because of my grandmother. My mom and I lived with my grandparents from the time I was two __36__ I was eight. And even then, I was at their house before and after school every day while my mother was __37__.
Grandma loved music. It was she that first __38__ me to Elvis Presley (猫王) as a very young child, and once I heard his music, I was truly in __39__ with it. Most five-year-olds ask for __40__ for birthdays, but I wanted Elvis’ albums. I would play them non-stop and __41__ to the music in my grandma’s family room though my movements didn’t look good.
Grandma played the piano and __42__ me to sing “America the Beautiful” and “Somewhere over the Rainbow”. I __43__ started playing music on the piano, and soon Grandma was paying for me to __44__ piano lessons from a lady living in the __45__. I would come home from __46__ and walk three houses down for my lesson. I __47__ took about nine months of lessons, but it was enough to give me a foundation (基础) and __48__ me to continue to teach myself.
Last month when I came home to visit Grandma in the hospital, I __49__ my guitar with me. She was in a lot of pain, but the music seemed to __50__ her soul. She had me sing some songs and when I started to sing “Somewhere over the Rainbow”, her weakened voice __51__ in with mine for a few lines. That experience was one of the most __52__ of my lifetime and one I will certainly cherish forever. I told her of my music career and she was very __53__ and said, “That’s wonderful!” I __54__ to play for her throughout the week I was home.
My grandma passed away two days ago. In my opinion, part of her will live on through every __55__ I write or sing in my life.
| 小题1: | | A．unless | B．until | C．after | D．when |
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| 小题2: | | A．at work | B．in trouble | C．on board | D．in danger |
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| 小题3: | | A．sent | B．left | C．remembered | D．introduced |
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| 小题4: | | A．debate | B．love | C．agreement | D．doubt |
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| 小题5: | | A．music | B．space | C．gifts | D．toys |
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| 小题6: | | A．wave | B．sleep | C．dance | D．play |
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| 小题7: | | A．forced | B．prepared | C．enabled | D．taught |
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| 小题8: | | A．generally | B．eventually(最后) | C．suddenly | D．fortunately(幸运地) |
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| 小题9: | | A．observe | B．make | C．take | D．enjoy |
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| 小题10: | | A．hotel | B．apartment | C．neighborhood | D．countryside |
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| 小题11: | | A．school | B．hospital | C．street | D．office |
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| 小题12: | | A．exactly | B．only | C．completely | D．seldom |
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| 小题14: | | A．gave up | B．gave away | C．brought along | D．brought up |
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| 小题15: | | A．comfort | B．blame | C．attract | D．find |
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| 小题16: | | A．joined | B．poured | C．moved | D．fell |
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| 小题17: | | A．surprising | B．touching | C．puzzling | D．tiring |
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| 小题18: | | A．sad | B．calm | C．bored | D．pleased |
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| 小题19: | | A．refused | B．expected | C．continued | D．pretended (假装) |
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| 小题20: | | A．project | B．article | C．book | D．song |
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If you plan on visiting to Fiji, you are probably looking for some fun things to do. Below are four unusual places.
The Poseidon Resort
The Poseidon resort is an underwater resort that gives visitors a beautiful view of sea life. This resort covers 255 acres. It’s covered and surrounded by a lagoon (咸水湖) that covers 5,000 acres and is about 90 feet under water, giving you a beautiful view of sea life righ t before your eyes. This resort even has a hotel for those who would prefer to have the unusual experience of sleeping and waking up to the beautiful scenery all around them.
The Sabeto Mud Pool
If you’re looking for something unusual to do, you can’t pass up the mud pool at Sabeto. It is located in a mountain range with a huge group of Geothermal (地热的) pools full of nice, warm mud. Getting down and into the mud in the pool is believed to have benefits for healthy skin. This is unusual, but adults and especially kids will love it.
Fire Walking
Fire walking in Fiji is believed to have originated on the island of Beau. Fire walking is when you walk on white-hot stones barefoot. To do this, you have to be mentally prepared for it. Trust me; there is a lot of preparation and strict rules that travelers follow in order to do this safely.
The Fiji Museum
The Fiji museum is unusual due to all the amazing artifacts you’ll see dating back 3,000-4,000 years. This museum has a certain attraction that makes it funny—a shoe. It’s been said that a man named Thomas Baker was eaten by the locals several centuries ago and the only thing left was his shoe. This unusual museum is a great idea if you bring the whole family to Fiji.
小题1:Visitors who have the unusual experience of sleeping at the Poseidon resort can _________.| A．enjoy the excellent service in the hotel | | B．open windows to see sea life swimming | | C．see sea life around them in the room | | D．only watch videos about sea life |
小题2:Why do adults like to get down into the mud pool?| A．To float on the warm mud | | B．To make them strong | | C．To play with the warm mud | | D．To keep their skin healthy |
小题3:Which of the following things needs more courage and stricter rules?| A．Trying fire walking | | B．Visiting the Poseidon resort | | C．Getting into the Sabeto Mud Pool | | D．Visiting the Fiji museum |
小题4:The underlined word “artifacts” in Paragraph 5 means__________.| A．historic things made by man | | B．things invented not long ago | | C．things that look very strange | | D．useful things in people’s daily life |
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Does your pet have a slim figure? According to the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), about half of all dogs and nearly 60% of all indoor cats are overweight. Larry Kornegay, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, says he sees an overweight pet nearly every day, and unusually the owner is overweight. So talking about the topic can be touchy. “I talk about their pet’s health. Still, some clients take it personally.”
Here are some tips for pet weight loss:
See the vet(兽医). Have your vet put together a plan and treat any existing medical problems. Pain relief and diet changes may be required for arthritic(患关节炎的) pets, which will allow for exercise to at least begin.
Skip the crash diet (an attempt to lose weight quickly by strictly limiting the diet). A special weight-loss diet may be suggested. For example, look for the supplement which burns fat and builds muscle mass in foods. Never place any pet on a crash diet, especially cats, which can suffer a potentially fatal liver disease as a result. There’s a safe weight-loss drug for dogs you can ask your vet about.
Dine alone. “Cut out treats and resist temptation by keeping pets out of the room you’re dining in,” says Chicago vet Sheldon Rubin. You can buy low-calorie treats for dogs and cats. Rubin also recommends mini carrots, small apple slices or blueberries for dogs. What’s important is finding other ways, aside from food, to show your love. Play with your cat using an interactive toy, and take your dog for walks. Walks are great for bonding, and good for you. Studies show people are actually more willing to lose weight themselves if it also will help their pet.
Feed pets at special times. Pre-measure food carefully—don’t give them a larger meal than ever—and leave it in various places, so pets sniff it out and use the stairs. It’s fun, and it’s good exercise.
小题1:. The underlined word “touchy” in Paragraph 1 probably means__________| A．sensitive | B．exciting | C．moving | D．pleasant |
小题2:.  What can be inferred from the passage?| A．Overweight people usually like overweight pets. | | B．Pets’ weight is easier to lose than humans’. | | C．Cats have a greater chance of serious liver disease. | | D．Overweight people often ignore their pets’ weight. |
小题3: Which of the following methods is healthy for your pets?| A．Providing them with mini carrots or blueberries. | | B．Keeping them with you when you’re dining. | | C．Supplying them with larger meals or drinks. | | D．Leaving the food in a fixed place for your pets. |
小题4:. What does the passage mainly tell us?| A．How to feed pets without a crash diet. | | B．The importance of pet weight loss. | | C．How to help pets lose weight. | | D．The problems that pets will meet. |
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With the popularity of Harry Potter novels, the number of children applying to boarding schools has risen, many of them hoping to find their own version of Hogwarts. However, others have interpreted this trend as a reaction to longer working hours and the break up of more marriages. The boarding schools of fiction are presented as one long midnight feast with pillow fights making firm friendships. However, some people say the reality is children having more homesickness and a lack of individual attention. Modern boarding schools have done much to get rid of the image of the mass dormitories with 40 or more beds in one room, some going as far as providing private rooms with bathrooms. Similarly, they make great announcements for their academic advantage, particularly in light of the increase in exams, homework and university entrance requirements facing children wishing to succeed in the modern world.
Alongside these more conventional schools, two types of boarding schools have also become more popular recently. Sports academies and stage schools seek to cater for children with particular interests and talents, while so-called troubled-teens have been able to turn to a range of religious or wilderness schools to solve their problematic behavior.
Boarding schools allow children a safe space in which to accomplish greater control and independence over their daily lives. Teachers and staff can look after and support but they are unlikely to be over-protective. This can be a great preparation for university or for working away from home in later life as it provides an intermediate step between childhood and full independence.
However, Parents are a child’s most natural support and best role models to learn from. If they are separated from them for long periods of time, this may damage their relationship and leave the child feeling anxious or alone. Schools are unlikely to be able to copy the detailed knowledge of each individual child that a parent has and therefore cannot be as effective in supporting the child.
To sum up, boarding schools have both their advantages and disadvantages, so it is up to you to decide whether to send your children to boarding schools or not.
小题1:. What do we know from the passage?| A．More and more children go and visit Hogwarts on their own. | | B．Pillow fights in boarding schools make firm friendships in reality. | | C．More children want to go to boarding schools because of Harry Potter novels. | | D．There aren’t special schools for the particularly talented children. |
小题2: What kind of schools may be the most suitable for the so-called troubled-teens?| A．sports academies | B．Wilderness schools | | C．Conventional schools | D．Stage schools |
小题3:We learn from Paragraph 4 that __________.| A．teachers of boarding schools are the best examples for children to learn from | | B．children can be more independent if they are separated from their parents | | C．parents know their children better than teachers of boarding schools | | D．schools are much more effective than parents in supporting children |
小题4: What is the author’s opinion of boarding schools?| A．Neutral | B．Negative | C．Positive | D．Critical |
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You can not see any object unless light from that object gets into your eyes. Some of the things you see give off light of their own. The sun, the stars, a lighted lamp are examples that can be seen by their own light. Such things are luminous. Most of the things you see are not giving off light of their own. They are simply reflecting light that falls on them from the sun or some other luminous bodies. The moon, for example, does not give off any light of its own. It is non-luminous. You see it because sunlight falls on it and some of it reflects in our direction. So moon light is only second hand sunlight.
When you look at a book, it sends to your eyes some of the light which falls on it, and you see the book. If light could be kept out from where you are so that there would be no light for the book to reflect, then you could not see the book even with your eyes wide open.
Light travels so fast that the time in which it travels from the book you are reading to your eyes is so short as if there were no time at all. Light reaches us from the moon, which is about 380 000 kilometers away, in only a little more than a second.
小题1:You can see the book because_______.| A．your eyes are close to it | B．it reflects some of the sunlight | | C．it has light of its own | D．your eyesight can get to it |
小题2:The underlined word “luminous” means_______. | A．visible | B．all colors | C．giving off light | D．sunlight |
小题3:________ have light of their own.| A．The sun and the moon | B．The stars and the earth | | C．The sun and the stars | D．The moon and the earth |
小题4:Which of the following is true?| A．All the things you can see give off light. | | B．Light from the book is much shorter than that from the moon. | | C．The moment you open your eyes the light from the book travels to your eyes. | | D．Light travels so fast that there is no time for you to read. |
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