“At least you’ll be close to home!”That phrase dominated the weeks before my move to my college.I took comfort in knowing that home was close by if I needed it
The night before the move,I spoke with a sophomore(大学二年级)friend of mine who was moving back the next morning.I asked if he was sad to be leaving home and his response sparked in me an internal debate.“It was nice to be back but honestly。I’ve come to think of the college as my home.”Up until that moment,the move to college seemed like an extended version of summer camp.School wasn’t a home;it was a place for me to explore when I was away from home right?
As I packed my things,I really started thinking about the concept of home,and I couldn’t help but wonder would I ever consider college my own home? The next day,once my bags were unpacked and my parents were gone,I took a moment to look around my dorm.It was absolutely nothing like my room…no bunnies,no blue curtains and no queen—sized bed.Despite the fun I was having and things I was learning in the following Welcome Week,I couldn’t bring myself to call it home.I longed for my bunnies.I even wanted my mom’s calls.“There’s no place like home.”I murmured.
Last night,I went to visit my friends and we spent the next hour talking about that missing feeling we all shared-our families,our friends,our old lives—and soon the sadness turned to fondness.One by one our friends came in to say goodnight and the room was filled with girls,all laughing and sharing our high school experiences.It wasn’t until about l:00 a.m.that I turned to my roommate,unconsciously saying,“It’s getting late…we should probably go home soon.”I was taken aback by my own words.Somehow in the few hours,my dorm room had turned into a home.
1.How did the author react to her sophomore friend’s response at first?
A.She quite agreed with her friend.
B.She was completely certain about it.
C.She thought he was telling a lie.
D.She was surprised by his response。
2.The author mentioned the bunnies twice in the passage to suggest that .
A.college lacked a friendly atmosphere
B.she didn’t get used to her college life then
C.pet-keeping was not allowed in college dorm
D.college should prepare bunnies for new students
3.Whv was the author taken aback by her own words at the end of the passage?
A.Because she began to call her college a home.
B.Because there were so many girls gathering in the dorm.
C.Because she lost a good chance to forget homesickness.
D.Because it was rude to say that when everyone was happy.
4.What made the author begin to take college as a home?
A.Decorating her dorm like a home.
B.Her previous family lives.
C.Friends’ shared feelings.
D.Comforts from other girls.
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My friend had mentioned the other day that her father had a lot of children's toys he was looking to give away.She knew I have a three-year-old daughter so she thought of me first.I told her I would love it if I could get some nice things for my daughter,which I wouldn't otherwise have been able to afford.
When I met her father,he began to explain he was too poor once and that he would hate to throw away things that can be very useful.
Before he showed me what he was giving away,I thought the toys would be mostly lego's(乐高积木) or things like that.When he was showing me around I saw a bed,a slide,a kitchen set and many other things that just blew my mind.He told me to write a list of everything my daughter could use and as my eyes were wide,he told me not to feel guilty.He said I was helping him by getting rid of the stuff.
As I was looking around I did feel guilty,but I tried to remain more grateful than guilty.Every time I tried to thank him for giving me and my daughter all this wonderful stuff he would thank me right back.I wanted to believe that he was just thanking me so that I wouldn't feel so guilty but in reality I believe that he was as grateful as I was that these toys would be put to good use.
In the eyes of charity,it makes sense to feel grateful,but guilt is just as normal.I know that we could have lived without a slide,which is why I do feel guilty,but I am grateful all the same because my daughter really does enjoy all these nice things!
1.Why did the old man want to give away his toys?
A. He wanted to help those poor children.
B. He was wealthy enough to buy new toys.
C. He wanted to make full use of those toys.
D. He needed some space for more useful things.
2.In the writer's opinion,the old man felt grateful because
A. he wanted to make her more guilty
B. he wanted her to take the toys quickly
C. the toys would be put to good use
D. he finally got rid of the stuff
3.What can we know from the passage?
A. The writer took all the toys home.
B. The old man was a kind and thoughtful person
C. The writer wanted to refuse the stuff when she first saw them.
D. The writer's daughter enjoyed the slide most among all the stuff.
4.How did the writer feel when given the stuff?
A. Guilty and honored.
B. Grateful and respected.
C. Honored and respected.
D. Guilty and grateful.
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A couple had two little boys aged 8 and 10 who were very naughty.They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that if any trouble occurred in their town their sons were probably involved.
The boys' mother heard that a clergyman(牧师) in the town had been successful in educating children so she asked if he would speak with her boys.The clergyman agreed but asked to see them individually.So the mother sent her 8-year-old first in the morning with the elder boy to see the clergyman in the afternoon.
The clergyman, a huge man with a booming (嗡嗡) voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him strictly, "Where is God?"
The boy's mouth dropped open but he made no answer, sitting there with his mouth hanging open, wide-eyed.So the clergyman repeated the question in an even stricter tone "Where is God?" Again the boy made no attempt to answer.So the clergyman raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and shouted" Where is God?"
The boy screamed and escaped from the room, ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him.When his elder brother found him in the closet, he asked "What happened?"
The younger brother replied out of breath, "We are in big trouble this time.God is missing--and they think we did it."
1.What were the two boys like?
A.They always made trouble. B.They were brave.
C.They were easygoing. D.They were honest.
2.What did their parents plan to do?
A.They gave up their children.
B.They liked their children very much.
C.They wanted the clergyman to persuade their children.
D.They helped their children to make trouble.
3.What do you suppose the boy felt when he was asked by the clergyman?
A.Happy. B.Sad.
C.Afraid. D.Surprised.
4.What do you think the underlined word "slamming" in Paragraph 5 means?
A.Open. B.Shut. C.Knock. D.Pull.
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I’d rather ________ at home than _________ out in such bad weather.
A. Staying; going B. staying; go
C. stay; go D. stay; going
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Our planet is home to about seven billion people. Since the 1990s, population experts have predicted the number would grow to nine billion before it begins to slow down and possibly decrease.
But a new report predicts the world’s population is likely to increase to almost 11 billion by 2100. Based on the most modern statistical tools, the new report makes use of government records and considers expert predictions, including death rates, birthrates and international migration, or people moving across borders. The report says during the rest of this century, Africa's population will grow from about 3.5 billion to 5.1 billion over the next 85 years
John is director of the United Nations Population Division. He says that in the past, researchers thought population growth in Africa would be similar to that of other areas. They expected slower growth rates as birth control use became more widespread. But he says those ideas were wrong.
“The level of contraception use has continued to increase but slowly — more slowly than expected, and birthrate therefore has been falling less rapidly than expected, and the population therefore continues to grow somewhat more rapidly than we expected.The new findings are based on a joint research project of the United Nations and the University of Washington.
The researchers believe the population of Asia will reach five billion by 2050. That is up from the current 4.4 billion. And then begin to decline. The researchers also believe that North America, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean area will have a total population of below one billion.
John says the pressure of feeding the rising population is likely to be less than that might be expected.
“The relatively good news is that the world has been winning the race between population growth and food production. If you look back historically over the last 50 years, certainly for the world as a whole and for many, most individual countries and regions, the increase in food production has outpaced the increase of population.‖”
1.Which area will experience the largest increase in population at the end of the century?
A. Asia. B. Africa. C. Europe. D. North America.
2.“Contraception use‖ in the fourth paragraph refers to ________.
A. a method of expert predictions
B. a way of avoiding growth in population
C. a joint research into the rising population
D. a potential technology for food production
3.Why is the pressure of feeding the rising population less than expected according to John?
A. Expert predictions are not exactly like what the facts happen.
B. Birthrates have always been falling less rapidly than we expected.
C. The population grows less rapidly than population experts expected.
D. The increase in food production has outpaced the increase of population.
4.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The world’s population will increase constantly.
B. The population of Asia will rise by 5 billion by 2050.
C. John is optimistic about feeding the rising population.
D. Population growth in Africa was much slower than expected.
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Although there were so many people in the square, I could _________my friend in the distance. Because she really stood out, dressed in red.
A. pick out B. pick up
C. pick off D. pick on
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假如你是李华,你班同学昨天为你举办了生日聚会,你的外籍教师Jennifer也来参加,令你感动。请你就以下内容给她写一封电子邮件;
1.老师的到来让自己过了一个最好的生日;
2.喜欢老师送的礼物(一本词典);
3.帮助老师在中国生活得愉快。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.邮件的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jennifer,
Your coming to my birthday party yesterday gave me a big surprise, which I had never
expected.
Yours,
Li Hua
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Mike had prepared carefully for the exam, so that he could be sure of passing it on his first _______.
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A treasure trove hidden for centuries has been discovered in the underground vaults(墓穴)of a temple in southern India. The treasures include gold, diamonds and precious stones. The estimated value of the hoard is reportedly 22 billion US dollars.
Hundreds of armed police have been deployed around the temple. Meanwhile, a debate about how to use the money has also broken out across the country. After discovering the treasure trove in Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala, the local government has assured security of the temple.
Elaborating on the security arrangements, Venugopalan Nair, Additional Director General of the Kerala Police, says the latest security devices are being used to guard the temple.
Venugopalan Nair, Additional Dir. Gen. of Kerala Police, said, "We are trying to bring in the latest technology with regards to surveillance(监视) cameras, with regards to, you know digitalizing the various things which are available inside. We are keeping a constant sort of surveillance for every movement, which happens in the whole area surrounding the temple."
According to temple authorities, the crowd at the temple has increased steeply after news of the discovery of the treasure trove. And the Administrative Officer of the Temple says the government has initiated appropriate steps to control the curious crowds visiting the temple.
G. Jayasekharan Nair, administrative officer, said, "To control the crowds the government itself is taking a lot of measures. They are trying to do whatever is possible from the premises of the temple. Apart from all that, the government has taken a favorable step and we are satisfied with them."
Over the last week, a seven-member team of investigators broke into five secret subterranean vaults, and discovered jewels that have been lying untouched for hundreds of years.
As estimates of the treasures' worth rise, a fierce debate is growing regarding what to do with the discovery. Kerala's top elected leader said the wealth would remain with the temple, while others say it should be used to pay for poverty alleviation(扶贫). However, the government is adhering to the Supreme Court's ruling on ownership of the treasure found in the temple.
1.How will the government deal with the treasure mentioned in the passage?
A. It will be used to pay for poverty alleviation.
B. It will be returned to its owner.
C. It will be kept in the vaults.
D. It hasn’t been decided yet.
2.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. The treasures include gold, diamonds and some old coins.
B. The treasure trove has been lying unknown for hundreds of years before it is discovered.
C. The local people are very curious about the treasure and the temple.
D. The whole area surrounding the temple is under close watch.
3.What G.Jayasekharan Nair said means that .
A. what the government does means little
B. the crowd will make trouble without proper control
C. more effective measures should be taken
D. the temple is of great value
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