1.(1)What movie will they watch tonight? A.Forrest Gump. B.Jane Eyre. C.Little Women. (2)How many people will go to the movies together? A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.
2.(1)What is the conversation mainly about? A.Advantages of the Internet. B.Tips for building true friendship. C.Views on making friends online. (2)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Teacher and student. B.Colleagues. C.Classmates.
3.(1)What does Tom usually do on Saturday mornings? A.He does some reading. B.He does workouts. C.He goes out with his friends. (2)How long does Tom usually' exercise each time? A.For about one hour. B.For about one and a half hours. C.For about two hours. (3)What was Tom's sister? A.A doctor. B.A teacher. C.A fitness coach.
4.(1)What does the man's work involve? A.Teaching kids. B.Selling things. C.Cutting grass. (2)Why does the man choose his part-time work? A.He can get close to nature. B.He can make some big money. C.He can learn from his neighbors. (3)How does the woman most probably go to work now? A.On foot. B.By bike. C.By bus.
6.Gap Year Sailing Programs About Programs A gap year is typically a year-long break before or after university.Sailing in a gap year is a trip of discovery.These unique adventure programs can take you across oceans and whole regions to experience dozens of countries in a single gap year.They can cover several regions,like the Indian Ocean,the Caribbean Sea,New England,The Maritimes,etc. You'll find that a boat is a perfect place to put classroom theory into real-world practice.The valuable new skills that you have here can be easily applied to nearly any workplace.Cooperation,creative thinking,and problem-solving are all necessities of life aboard a ship and applicable wherever you go after your voyage ends. Planning Your Trip ● Costs How much a sailing gap year costs changes greatly depending on the type of the program and the length of the voyage.A program lasting a few weeks may cost $5,000 or more.Months-long adventures may be as much as $20,000,especially if they involve college credits or other coursework. ● Accommodation (住宿) Housing will consist of a berth (鋪位) aboard your boat.Don't expect anything fancy.You'll likely have little more than a bed and a small storage locker in a two-or three-person cabin.Given the limited size of your living space,expect to stay with your crew mates at all times with little real privacy. ● Health & Safety Living aboard a ship means that you can't always count on having medical equipment nearby.You are asked to provide a health certificate (證明) confirming that you are in good health before being accepted into your program.Most programs include medical emergency insurance as part of their fees. (1)Which of the following is the benefit of joining the programs?
A.Learning survival skills on the sea. B.Gaining applicable skills and experience. C.Making new friends with your crew mates. D.Having chances to operate high-tech equipment. (2)What can we say about the accommodation of the programs?
A.Cheap. B.Simple. C.Private. D.Comfortable. (3)What is required to join the programs?
A.Learn basic shipboard duties. B.Have a large budget for your trip. C.Buy medical emergency insurance. D.Offer a health certificate from your doctor.
7.Carnegie's life saw him rise from an extremely poor man to America's richest one.Carnegie once moved from job to job to get better pay and richer experience.He never accepted he could not better himself. When he was a telegraph messenger,Carnegie made sure he knew every influential businessman in Pittsburgh,where he was primarily based.He became known as a young man who was willing to work hard,trustworthy and intelligent.Carnegie's perseverance and watchfulness paid off when he was provided with a post by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as a secretary and telegraph operator.Promotion came quickly,and he rose to be the superintendent of the Railroad's Western Division.With the help of Thomas A.Scot,Carnegie learned about management and controlling costs.These skills were of great value to his future business. Carnegie could take advantage of the connections he made through his business and the social events he attended.Over the next years,Camegie took every opportunity to invest in railroads.He came to own ironworks,bridge companies,and steel plants.Carnegie was friends with literary figures from both Britain and the US.He valued education.It was his friendship with Enoch Pratt that created his interest in establishing free public libraries.Carnegie spent the second half of his life donating his fortune.Free libraries were an essential part of it. Carnegie's life teaches us a lot.He promoted the need for perseverance,determination,and single-mindedness.Motivate yourself in whatever way you feel happy doing.Aim to be the best you can be.Always try to be the best in everything you attempt.Success is the reward for hard work.Never believe that you do not deserve a reward for your work.There is plenty of room for successful people at the top of every field of business.
(1)When working as a telegraph messenger,Carnegie was considered
. A.reliable,wise and hard-working B.skilled,respectful and learned C.influential,devoted and kind D.famous,proud and sociable (2)How did Enoch Pratt influence Carnegie?
A.He offered Carnegie advice on investment. B.He helped Carnegie start a career in charity. C.He inspired Carnegie to build free public libraries. D.He introduced Carnegie to some influential businessmen. (3)What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?
A.To show us the difficulties Carnegie overcame. B.To tell us about Carnegie's main achievements. C.To stress Carnegie's charming personality. D.To encourage us to learn from Carnegie. (4)Which can be the best title for the text?
A.What Carnegie's life was like. B.What Carnegie's story tells us. C.How Carnegie became successful. D.How Carnegie built his reputation(聲望).
8.When all those May flowers start to show their heads out to say hello,you may see some familiar faces in your backyard.Many plants live and die within one growing season,so gardeners must replant them each spring.But others have developed to live year after year,so they can blossom again. Many flowers are what we call annuals.Their entire life cycle-form seed to death-takes just one year.They might leave behind sleeping seeds,but the roots and leaves all fade away as-soon as the season is done.Then there are perennials,which can survive for years.Scientists believe these types of plants came first.They do no need to be replanted each season,but save some energy in themselves so that they can show again in the following season. James Boyer,the vice president for children's education at the New York Botanical Garden,says that annuals probably can survive in areas where there is little water."Annuals are putting all of their chances into the reproduction basket,"Boyer explains."All of the energy to make roots and shoots is just enough to create a big bloom.They will create enough seeds to continue the species.Perennials hide important parts inside protective buds to keep cells fresh until it's time to bloom again.They devote a lot more of their fuel to keeping themselves alive than annuals do.Roots and leaves are repaired and regrow each year.Many eventually produce flowers,but it can sometimes take years.And in most cases,they'll save enough energy to flower again in the following season." Whether a plant is a perennial or an annual can depend on where you plant it.Plants sold in cold areas that are named as annuals actually could be perennials in hot areas;in warm weather they can live for years,but a single cold winter will wrack them. Boyer says that researchers are trying to study them."If we could change com into a perennial,we wouldn't need to replant it every year,which destroys the soil and its ecosystem,"Boyer says."It could change our agricultural system."
(1)How can perennials survive into the following season?
A.By producing sleeping seeds. B.By setting aside some energy. C.By adapting to climate change. D.By preserving their roots and leave. (2)Which of the following may James Boyer agree with?
A.Their findings are out of expectation. B.It is easy for perennials to survive with little water. C.Annuals spend most energy in blossoming and reproducing. D.Both annuals and perennials prefer warmer growing conditions. (3)What does the underlined word"wrack"in Paragraph 4 mean?
A.Protect B.Keep. C.Change. D.Destroy. (4)How does the text mainly develop?
9.Buying an umbrella may seem a simple process for most people.(1)
There are a few things to consider when buying an umbrella that best suits your personal needs. You'd better first consider how often the umbrella will be used.If you live in an area with infrequent rain,then an inexpensive telescopic(折疊式) umbrella is probably the best choice.If you live in Seattle or other rainy climates,you will naturally want a very strong umbrella.(2)
If you want to make a fashion statement by using a designer umbrella,you will pay even more.(3)
Designer umbrellas can be significantly more expensive with the prices ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. If you are selecting an umbrella for very young children,don't spend a lot of money on it.The chances are that inappropriate use of a small umbrella will result in breakage,or frequently,umbrellas are lost at school.Perhaps the best bet for them is the Totes umbrellas,which are telescopic.(4)
They are also inexpensive,usually less than 10 USD. (5)
Very large umbrellas on a small crowded street may mean taking up a bit more space than is needed for coverage and crashing one's umbrella into others should be avoided.For those who really need the coverage,dome umbrellas which are narrow in diameter will help one avoid unnecessary collisions(碰撞)with others hurrying through the rain.
A.Many favor telescopic umbrellas. B.Whether to choose a large umbrella is highly individual. C.They are sold with a cover and can easily fit into backpacks. D.Generally,a good-quality umbrella will cost you about 40 USD. E.Some rules must be observed if you walk through busy areas in the rain. F.Besides,you'd better choose one that is not easily blown away by high winds. G.However,selecting the correct one will avoid trouble when the rainy season starts.
48.假定你叫李華,是學生會主席,你將代表學校向本市初中生宣傳你的學校,吸引更多學生前來就讀。請用英語寫一篇發言稿簡單介紹。要點如下: (1)地理位置: (2)環境設施; (3)地位影響。 注意:(1)文章的開頭已給出,不計入總字數: (2)可以適當增加細節,以使行文連貫,詞數100左右。 Good afternoon,Teachers and students!I'm Li Hua,chairman of the Students' Union