This holiday morning I didn't have to attend school. Usually,on holidays,Mother 1 me to sleep longer.2 ,on this special morning,I felt like getting up early.
I stood by my window overlooking the park,having nothing better to do. But as it turned out,I was soon to learn about something 3 in life.
As I watched several people go by,get into their cars and drive off,I 4 an old man on a bicycle with a bucket (水桶) and pieces of old cloth in a basket and bottles on its backcarriage (后座) .He 5 from one car to another,washing and cleaning them. Judging from the water on the ground,it seemed that he had already 6 washing and cleaning about a dozen or more cars.
Several thoughts 7 my mind as I watched him work. He wasn't welldressed. The bicycle he rode was not the kind modern 8 would want to be seen riding on. But he seemed 9 with life. There he was working hard at his small business,10 passersby (过路人) and stopping to have a free talk now and then 11 elderly men and women on their way to the market nearby.
There was a noticeable sense of 12 he seemed to be doing his work with. It was a 13 to learn,I thought. One doesn't have to beg for a 14 at any age if one is in good health and willing to work hard. For a while I felt 15 of myself. This old man must have got up very early and been busy working so hard and actively.
( ) 1. A. forces B. allows C. causes D. prevents
( ) 2. A. Or B. So C. However D. Also
( ) 3. A. interesting B. surprising C. terrible D. useful
( ) 4. A. noticed B. knew C. called D. helped
( ) 5. A. searched B. left C. moved D. passed
( ) 6. A. stopped B. started C. planed D. finished
( ) 7. A. crossed B. went C. disturbed D. came
( ) 8. A. repairmen B. businessmen C. drivers D. cyclists
( ) 9. A. busy B. satisfied C. careful D. bored
( ) 10. A. saying hello to B. looking at C. laughing at D. pointing at
( ) 11. A. about B. for C. with D. like
( ) 12. A. worry B. respect C. pity D. pride
( ) 13. A. lesson B. subject C. skill D. fact
( ) 14. A. business B. living C. success D. right
( ) 15. A. tired B. doubtful C. fearful D. ashamed
1. B父母是"允许"自己的孩子在不上学的假日里多睡会儿觉的。allow允许,符合文意。force迫使,强迫;cause产生;prevent阻止,均不符合文意。
2. C根据上文"母亲允许我睡个懒觉"和下文"I felt like getting up early"可知.前后之间存在转折关系。however然而,表示转折。
3. D 根据下文作者的体会可知,作者了解了对自己的生活"有用的"一些东西。useful有用的,符合语境。interesting有趣的;surprising令人惊讶的;terrible 糟糕的,均不符合语境。
4. A根据上文"As I watched several people go by,get into their cars and drive off"可知,"我""注意到"一位骑自行车的老人。notice注意到,符合文意。其余三项分别表示:知道;打电话;帮助,均不符合文意。
5. C根据下文清洗车辆可以看出,老人是在一辆辆车之间"移动"。move移动,符合逻辑。search寻找;leave离开;pass通过,均不符合逻辑。
6. D根据already和a dozen or more cars可知,老人工作日寸间早,已经清洗"完"很多车子了。finish完成,符合文意。stop停止;start开始;plan计划,均不符合文意。
7. A cross one's mind表示"(想法等) 出现,掠过某人的脑海"。
8. D根据下文"would want to be seen riding on"可知,此处指"骑自行车的人"。cyclist骑自行车的人,符合逻辑。其余三项分别表示:修理工;生意人;驾驶员,均不符合逻辑。
9. B根据上文提到他的穿着和所骑的车子都不时尚,下文乂提到他时不时地和路人闲聊可以看出他自己对这一切都是"满意的",老人的精神世界很丰富。be satisfied with对..... 满意,符合文意。busy繁忙的;careful仔细的bored无聊的,均不符合义意。
10. A有时候他朝路人招手示意,时而还会停下来闲聊。say hello to向……问好,符合语境。其余三项分別表示:看;嘲笑;指向,均不符合语境。
11. C他时而停下来同去附近市场的老人们闲聊。have a free talk wilh sb.与某人闲聊。
12. D根据下文" he seemed to be doing his work with"及上文可知,老人对自己所做之事有一种"自豪"感。pride自豪,符合文意。worry担心;respect尊敬; pity可怜,怜悯,均不符合文意。
13. A这是需要学习的"一课"。lesson课,符合语境。subject科目;skill技能;fact事实,均不符合语境。
14. B 句意:一个人如果身体健康而且乐于努力工作,在任何年纪都没有必要以乞讨为生。beg for a living乞讨为生。
15. D看到老人的勤劳,作者发现跟老人相比,自己对生活不够积极,感到有点"羞愧"。ashamed羞愧的,符合逻辑。tired累的;doubtful怀疑的;fearful害怕的,均不符合逻辑。
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Xiaomi was founded in 2010 as a company to sell smartly designed phones at cheap prices over the Internet. A clever social media strategy and a business plan helped the company build support from young and trendy Chinese people. With people inChinaexpected to buy 500 million smart phones in 2015,Xiaomi plans to solidify (巩固) its position as one of the most powerful phone makers in the world's most important market.
The company's founders,including the Chinese Lei Jun and the former Google manager Lin Bin,hope that they will make Xiaomi famous all over the world. Although the phones of Xiaomi are already sold internationally,next year will be the true test of whether it can continue its rise beyondChina. Avoiding markets like theUnited Statesand Europe,Mr Lei and Mr Lin are looking at huge developing countries likeBrazilandIndia. And they hope to use ecommerce networks to sell cheap and highquality phones,and create their Chinese success.
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Although Xiaomi makes some money on phone sales,the company's plan is to increase success by selling services like entertainment and apps through the phone. The company has also started to sell other machines,like a smart television,a tablet and a fitness band.
( ) 1. The underlined word "trendy" in Paragraph 2 most probably means " ".
A. rich B. fashionable
C. selfish D. beautiful
( ) 2. From the passage we know that .
A. when founded,Xiaomi sold cheap smart phones in supermarkets
B. Xiaomi expected to sell 500 million smart phones in 2015
C. Xiaomi smart phones are not available beyondChinaat present
D. Xiaomi's strategy and business plan worked
( ) 3. We can infer from the passage that .
A. Xiaomi set up an organization of its fans
B. Han Yu made lots of money by helping Xiaomi test its user interface
C. Xiaomi prefers to develop its foreign market in advanced countries
D. Xiaomi has got a lot from its fans
( ) 4. From the last paragraph we know .
A. Xiaomi will focus on producing mobile phones
B. Xiaomi will become the world's largest phone maker
C. Xiaomi plans to earn more money besides phones
D. Xiaomi is faced with great challenges because of single product
( ) 5. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The rise of a new smart phone gianl : China's Xiaomi
B. The development of the company Xiaomi
C. The future of the company Xiaomi
D. The secret of Xiaomi's success
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If an English speaker compliments you,there are different ways to reply. You can say "Thank you". You can also return the complimentCYou look great,too!) or play it down (This shirt? It's really quite old.) .
No matter how you reply to the compliments,don't be afraid to compliment someone in English. You'll probably make their day!
( ) 1. In many Western countries, is a useful way to start a nice conversation.
A. complimenting someone B. greeting someone
C. breaking the ice D. speaking politely
( ) 2. "You look beautiful!" is the most common compliment on .
A. someone's performance B. someone's possession
C. someone's appearance D. someone's skill
( ) 3. If an English speaker compliments you,you can reply " "
A. What a fantastic car! B. Thank you.
C. You speak French really well. D. I love your new mobile.
( ) 4. The underlined expression "make their day" means " ”.
A. make them annoyed B. change their life
C. make them afraid D. make them have a nice day
( ) 5. This passage mainly tells us .
A. how to wear personal clothes
B. how to make a speech interesting
C. how to compliment others and reply to compliments
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There are times in our lives when we remember. Remembering the good things of 1 is the most precious (宝贵的) treasure. These memories are 2 in my mind.
When I was four years old,I often went to a kindergarten. I 3 many toys and friends that made me laugh and cry. The teachers were 4 and friendly. They taught us many interesting songs and games.
We played all day long. We did not know what learning was at that time,5 we were learning every day.
When I was 6 years old,I started to go to primary school. I was very 7 because I became a school student and began to learn school subjects. My favorite subject was 8 I remember,on the first day,our science teacher told us the sun is like a big fire ball and that 9 is very,very far away. Nobody can stay close to that "ball". We were quite surprised and kept our mouths open. We began to wonder about the 10 of the universe (宇宙) .Later on,more ideas 11 weather,planes,railways,wildlife,deserts and even pollution came to our ears. We began to learn 12 .
When I was about ten years old,I 13 quite a lot of things. I began to read newspapers,keep a diary,visit museums 14 make many friends. Every day was new. Every day was interesting and exciting.
Now I am in middle school. Each day is new to me. I am still learning happily. Learning is like a journey to me. I have finished the first part,but there is still a long 15 for me to go. I hope I will become a learned person some day.
( ) 1. A. the future B. the past C. last year D. next year
( ) 2. A. sometimes B. seldom C. never D. always
( ) 3. A. borrowed B. bought C. had D. saved
( ) 4. A. beautiful B. old C. kind D. young
( ) 5. A. as B. but C. if D. before
( ) 6. A. three B. seven C. eleven D. fifteen
( ) 7. A. angry B. excited C. tired D. worried
( ) 8. A. English B. physics C. science D. math
( ) 9. A. they B. I C. he D. it
( ) 10. A. size B. colour C. shape D. place
( ) 11. A. about B. to C. with D. for
( ) 12. A. quietly B. carelessly C. slowly D. suddenly
( ) 13. A. kept B. bought C. knew D. took
( ) 14. A. and B. but C. so D. or
( ) 15. A. time B. trip C. way D. money
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All the animals talked about the bear's new look. Soon,in the forest,there began appearing squirrels in shirts,rabbits in shoes,and even rats wearing hats!The forest doctor shook his head,and he said, "This can't be good Animals don't need clothes !" But no one listened to him. They said he was out of fashion*
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When the animals came to see the doctor,he gave them all the same advice, "Take off those clothes” or one day they're going to kill you. ” Those who listened to the doctor's advice stopped having accidents. And the animals realized that they didn't need clothes at all. Starting to wear them had been very dangerous,and they had only done it to make others admire them,and to get attention.
( ) 1. The underlined word "them" in the last paragraph refers to " ”.
A. doctors B. animals C. forests D. clothes
( ) 2. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. The results of fashionfever. B. Some animals are out of fashion.
C. Animals like different clothes. D. Different animals in the forest.
( ) 3. Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The son's socks fit the bear well.
B. Animals accepted the doctor's advice at last.
C. The forest doctor was out of fashion.
D. The forest doctor didn't agree with the animals.
( ) 4. We can learn that from the passage.
A. the things that fit ourselves are the best
B. we should live happily together
C. we shouldn't fall behind the fashion
D. we'd better go to see a doctor if we are ill
( ) 5,What is the best title for the passage?
A. The animals in the forest B. Fashion in the forest
C. Different clothes in the forest D. The doctor in the forest
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Fewer trees All over the world,people have cut down 3 (million) of trees. When it rains or when the wind blows,the earth 4 (take) away. Forests have become deserts. So more and more sorts of animals and plants are disappearing.
Traffic and factory pollution In big cities,cars and buses have polluted the air. Now many people in cities have health problems. Factories have also polluted the land and the water. As a 5 ,many rivers and lakes are now dead.
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More carbon dioxide (C02) Carbon dioxide in the air has increased a lot. It 9 (main) comes from burning oil,coal and wood. This has formed a "blanket" around the earth. The heat from the sun can't escape so the temperature is rising. That is called "the greenhouse effect (温室效应) ". 10 causes the level of the oceans to rise and the climate (气候) of the earth to change.
All these problems are very serious,so we must do something now.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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She is a nice girl. Her first name is Kitty. Her last name is Black. She comes i England. She is ten years old. Her phone number is eight seven one five four six zero se,She has a classmate. His first name is Peter. His family name is Brown. He is one younger than Kitty.
( ) 1. What's the girl's name?
A. Her name is Black Kitty. B. Her name is Black.
C. Her name is Kitty Black. D. Her name is Kitty.
( ) 2. What's Kitty's phone number?
A. It's 87154607. B. It's 87154307.
C. It's 87145607. D. It's 87145607.
( ) 3. What's Peter's family name?
A. Peter. B. Brown.
C. Peter Brown. D. Brown Peter.
( ) 4. Where is Kitty from?
A. China. B. England. C. The USA. D. Italy.
( ) 5. How old is Peter?
A. 10. B. 11. C. 9. D. 8.
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Peter and his mother are sitting at the table. They are having their lunch.
"I don't like this soup. I don't want to eat it. " says Peter and he puts down his spoon (勺子) .
"All right," says his mother, "Don't eat it. " After lunch Peter and his mother work in their garden. They work hard.
In the evening,Peter's mother gives him a plate of soup for dinner. "Oh,this soup is delicious! ”says Peter.
"It's the same soup. " says his mother.( ) 6. Where do Peter and his mother have lunch?
A. At home. B. In a restraint.
C. In their garden. D. At work.
( ) 7. From "I don't like this soup. I don't want to eat it",we can infer
A. Peter is not a good boy.
B. Peter isn't hungry.
C. Peter's mother isn't a good cook.
D. The soup is terrible.
( ) 8. What do they do after lunch?
A. Work in their garden. B. Do housework.
C. Make dinner. D. Have a rest.
( ) 9. Does Peter's mother cook other things for Peter for dinner?
A. Yes,she does. B. Yes,she doesn't.
C. No,she doesn't. D. No,she does.
( ) 10. Why does Peter think the soup for dinner is delicious?
A. Because his mother cooks it well.
B. Because after lunch he works hard in their garden.
C. Because he is hungry.
D. Because he likes the soup.
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One day a young mother was playing with her five-year-old son. Suddenly he grabbed her ball pen and swallowed it. "Oh,no!" cried the woman. "We must find a doctor. " She took her son,ran out of the house,put him in their car,and drove quickly to the nearest doctor's office. Taking her son by the hand,she ran into the waiting room and shouted to the nurse, "I must see the doctor immediately". " I'm sorry."Said the nurse, " but the doctor is busy. " "But nurse," she said, " Please,my son just swallowed my ball pen!"
"Well," said the nurse, "Vmvery sorry,but you'll just have to use a pencil."
( ) 11. A young mother's son swallowed a .
A. pencil B. pen C. ball pen D. ball
( ) 12. The young mother needed .
A. her husband B. a nurse
C. a doctor D. a friend
( ) 13. In the waiting room,the mother met .
A. a nurse B. a doctor
C. her husband D. sick man
( ) 14. The nurse said the doctor is .
A. free B. out C. busy D. tired
( ) 15. Which of the following sentence is TRUE?
A. The ball pen is delicious.
B. The mother had no ball pen to use,so she wanted to get the ball pen.
C. The boy was very dangerous.
D. The nurse is a good one.
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