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clouds. A huge crack (裂缝) spread across the library wall upstairs, sending teachers and _1_ screaming
down the hall.
Had a new world war started? Palefaced, our young science teacher quickly 2 us for a fire drill.
We huddled (卷缩) in little groups on the beach side of the school grounds and 3 the spreading cloud
darken the bright spring sky.
Rumors flew every which way, 4 two hours would pass before we got the full story. One rumor we
heard was that the Texas City Monsanto Chemical plant had 5 ; children whose parents 6 there
began to cry.
I 7 -that was where my father was working that day.
The school bell called us back inside, and we were dismissed (解散) to 8 our way home the best
way we could. I"d walked a quarter of the threemile trip to my home 9 a car horn frightened me to
10 . My Uncle Barney 11 alongside me in his old Ford. The instant I saw him, I knew my father
12 . Otherwise, Papa would have 13 for me himself.
As if in slow motion from a great distance, Uncle Barney motioned for me to 14 . Numb with grief,
I crawled into the back 15 . I barely took notice of the man sitting there, and didn"t recognize him until
he 16 me. When Papa put his strong arms around me, I forgot for a moment that Cherokees aren"t
supposed to 17 .
Many of my fellow students lost their 18 in the explosion. Tragedy would one day come to our
19 , as it inevitably (不可避免地) comes to all, but one day Texas City blew up, it miraculously (奇
迹般地) passed us by. Because he lost his keys on that April morning, as he explained, my father lived
for 20 32 years-we were to have a second lifetime forever.
| ( )1. A. headmaster ( )2. A. organized ( )3. A. heard ( )4. A. when ( )5. A. blown up ( )6. A. lived ( )7. A. smiled ( )8. A. make ( )9. A. when ( )10. A. decision ( )11. A. pulled up ( )12. A. was there ( )13. A. gone ( )14. A. get off ( )15. A. seat ( )16. A. looked at ( )17. A. cry ( )18. A. teachers ( )19. A. class ( )20. A. other | B. students B. ordered B. smelled B. as B. been closed B. worked B. frightened B. feel B. while B. attention B. pulled out B. was here B. come B. get over B. chair B. helped B. laugh B. relatives B. family B. others | C. workers C. made C. watched C. as if C. been opened C. studied C. froze C. push C. as C. feeling C. pulled in C. was gone C. left C. get through C. stool C. reached for C. excite C. friends C. school C. another | D. books D. asked D. felt D. although D. been on fire D. visited D. worried D. find D. for D. expression D. pulled off D. was alone D. stopped D. get in D. bag D. called on D. shout D. parents D. house D. the other |
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| In December, 2010, many American newspapers publish a list of the best books of the year. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this year"s list of favorites. It tells about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr. Franzen fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society. Jennifer Egan"s book A Visit from the Goon Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40 years. The story moves back and forth in time, from different viewpoints. One main character is former rock musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record company. The other main character is a troubled young woman named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their pasts and those of their friends. The main character in The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman is a failing English Language newspaper published in Rome, Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor working for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality. Two of the most popular nonfiction books of 2010 were about rock and roll stars. Just Kids is by rock singer Patti Smith.It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the 1960s and 1970s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It is an honest and exciting look at the development of rock and roll and the wild times this famous band has experienced. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two. Stacy Schiff has received great praise for her book Cleopatra: A Life. It tells about one of the most misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra. She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years ago.One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries of lies. 1. How many books are mentioned in the passage? A. 5. B. 6. C. 7. D. 8. 2. The following books are related to music EXCEPT________. A. A Visit from the Goon Squad B. The Imperfectionists C. Just Kids D. Life 3. If your major is the history of ancient Africa, you may pay attention to ________. A. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen B. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand C. Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff D. The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman 4. Which book will give you a practical understanding of the USA? A. Freedom. B. Cleopatra: A Life. C. Life. D. A Visit from the Goon Squad. 5. The last sentence of the passage implies that ________. A. Stacy Schiff is an archaeologist B. Stacy Schiff tells a story about an imaginary Egyptian queen C. the critic speaks highly of Cleopatra in history D. the critic finds the character in the book very real | |||
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| As the global financial crisis hits the economy, it"s tough finding a job-especially if you"re competing with thousands of other hopeful students. Sometimes you get the interview, but don"t quite seem to land the job because you don"t have related experience. Don"t despair! Here are a few tips that might give you an edge. Get connected to your network and try to expand it. Talk to friends, family and acquaintances. Let everyone know you are looking for a job. Prepare your resume (个人简历) carefully and be sure it"s perfect. Have someone else read it over for typos (打字错误) and grammatical errors. Get professional help. It"s worth the money to present yourself well. If money is tight, read books on resume writing from your public library or search for free help on the Internet. When you apply for a job, be sure you match and list any skills listed on the posting with the skills you have. If you get an interview, be sure to describe those skills thoroughly. Just having the skills is not enough. Expressing your abilities well can make all the difference in getting the job. Research typical interview questions and practice interviewing. Be well prepared for every interview. Don"t be afraid to accept a position for which you are overqualified-if there"s room for advancements. Many great job advancements come from first doing well at an entrylevel position. If you have the right skills and attitude, it won"t be long before you"re in the job you want. Volunteer for a few weeks in your field of study to gain experience if you feel your resume needs an improvement. When deciding what to wear for an interview, think about the position level and the dress code of the organization. Use every tool available to you. For example, this site has many job links for your use. Good luck! 1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the failing to find a job? A. The global financial crisis. B. The serious competence. C. Your lack in related skills. D. Your lack in related experience. 2. What"s the author"s advice on the resume? A. To read it over several times by yourself. B. To get professional help even if it costs. C. To copy something from books. D. To publish it on the Internet. 3. If you lack related experience you can________. A. make up some in your resume B. read books to get secondhanded one C. do some related voluntary work D. get some training at schools 4. Which of the following statements on interviews is RIGHT? A. Have a few questions ready to ask the interviewer. B. Describe clearly your ability to the interviewer. C. Refuse the interviewer"s offer of another position. D. Wear new clothes for the interview. 5.The purpose of the text is to________. A. show how to prepare for an interview B. wish people good luck C. encourage people not to despair D. give advice on how to find a job | |||
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| Boys need friends, suffer when they don"t believe they have any, and worry over the ups and downs of relationships. Many adults believe that somehow boys need friends less than girls do, in truth, though, no boy is an island; boys value their friends throughout childhood and adolescence and are happier and healthier when they have solid relationships with peers(同龄人). Despite the common belief that girls are better at relationships, most boys consider their friends a very important part of their lives, and boys may actually be better at keeping friendships than girls are. A recent study of 10 to 15yearold boys and girls found that girls" friendships are actually more fragile. Girls tend to say and do hurtful things to each other more frequently than boys, and girls are more hurt by the end of a friendship. Boys are the living definition of the phrase "peer group"； they love games with rules, competition, and doing things together. Boys seem to enjoy, even need the opportunity to test themselves against others, and many lasting friendships begin in karate(空手道) class or on the basketball court. Competence and skill are widely respected; being picked last for a team or left out altogether is an experience that can haunt(萦绕心头) a boy for years. As boys mature, the friendship becomes even more important, and it frequently widens to include girls. During the teen years, friends can become the most important part of a boy"s life-and a part in which his parents are not included. The confusion of being a teenager leads boys to form close bonds with friends. There is the sense for many boys that a friend is someone who is "always there for me", someone he can trust. They may be partners in crime or partners in study, but the friendship of adolescent boys can run surprisingly deep. 1. The common belief of adults is that boys________. A. don"t care about others as much as girls B. don"t value friendship as much as girls C. have the same friendship as girls D. have healthier friendship than girls 2. According to the text, boys" friendship________. A. is usually built around active play B. tends to be in small groups C. can bear mutual hurt between friends D. doesn"t suffer from failure 3. The author mentions the study in the second paragraph to prove ________. A. many people believe girls are better at relationships B. most boys consider their friends very important C. boys may be better at keeping friendships than girls D. boys may be more active in a friendship 4. As a boy gets older, he tends to________. A. widen his circle of friends to include different kinds of people B. shift his focus from his friends to himself C. leave his parents out of his friendship D. be confused about what a friendship is 5. What"s the best title for the text? A. Friendships between Boys and Girls B. Boys and Their Friendship C. Childhood and Adolescent Friendship D. Tips on Making Friends with Boys | |||
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| 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. | |||
| 阅读表达。 阅读短文, 并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Walking is a great way to get in shape without breaking the bank (it"s free and you do it every day). It benefits people physically, psychologically and socially. Here are how: Keeps You in Good Health In terms of health, walking is the key to managing weight, controlling blood pressure, and reducing the risk of a stroke, breast cancer, and many other illnesses. A quick and energetic daily walk lengthens your life, decreases the risk of disappointment and keeps up your mood and sense of wellbeing. Keeps You Mentally Refreshed From a psychological viewpoint, walking offers an opportunity to clarify thoughts, to solve problems and to reduce stress. If you take a walk that is relaxing and peaceful, walking can also become a form of meditation(冥想). Allows for Social Relationship Walking regularly with someone else enables a friendship to develop as the pair of you exercise.You can also schedule regular walk "dates" with your partner and use the time to discuss questions without being disturbed. Lets You See the World Around You Also, the best way to explore some of the world"s great cities-such as New York, London, Paris and Rome-is on foot. Walking motivates the senses and enables you to enjoy a rich life around you. Wordsworth, who is believed to have travelled around the world seven times during his lifetime, always delighted in the truth that "going for a walk is an invitation for surprise". Here are some tips to get going: Get a walking partner and meet each week at a set time. Get a dog and you"ll have a constant walking companion. Choose a spot that is charming but accessible. Start with a soft walk, then increase the pace and distance. Include some hills and stairs. Use an umbrella if it rains: the worst that can happen is that you get wet! 1. What is the best title of the passage? (No more than 10 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 2. What does the underlined word"schedule"mean? (No more than 5 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 3. How does walking keep us mentally healthy? (No more than 20 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Why does the author take Wordsworth for an example in the ninth paragraph? (No more than 30 words) ________________________________________________________________________ 5. What is the best way for us to explore the world"s great cities? Why? (No more than 20 words) ________________________________________________________________________ |