This fourth of July I moved into a new house with my wife, Nicole. Nicole and I met through a series of coincidences that would be unlikely without some unbelievable force causing them to happen.
The day Nicole and I met, we talked about the Yankees. In the restaurant where we sat, the first game between the Yanks and Tampa Bay was being shown on television. Nicole was happy I was a baseball fan, and she told me that was an important reason when she considered dating (约会) me. “My dad wouldn’t like me dating anyone who isn’t,” she said.
Nicole’s dad, Ira, used to be a coach for the Yankees. Many years ago, a colleague (同事) of his was leaving and packing up his office. The only thing left unpacked was a photo on the wall. It was a picture of Sparky Lyle, a famous baseball player. Sparky had signed the photo on the bottom.
“You’re not taking that?” Ira asked. “You want it?” his colleague offered. “Sure!” Ira said. He jumped at the chance to have a signed photo from a great player who had helped the team win two World Series.
Ira told me the story after the movers had gone. He then said to me, “Adam, when I first learned who was dating my daughter, that photo came into my mind,” he said. “But by now, I know for sure you’re meant to have it.” He then presented me with a box. I tore it open. Inside was the signed photo of Sparky Lyle which I had lost years ago.
“To Adam, Best Wishes, Sparky Lyle”. It was picked up by Nicole’s dad years before I’d even met her. The perfect gift — a sign only making me believe what I already knew ... I was meant for Nicole and her family all along.
1.What does the underlined word “coincidences” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. New things.
B. Important things.
C. Things that happened long ago.
D. Things that happened by chance.
2.A big reason why Nicole agreed to be Adam’s girlfriend was that _____.
A. he was able
B. he was a baseball fan
C. he got a new house
D. they had much in common
3.Ira got the photo of Sparky Lyle from _____.
A. Sparky Lyle B. Nicole
C. his colleague D. Adam
4.We can infer from the text that _____.
A. Adam did not like the gift
B. Nicole found the lost picture
C. Adam and Nicole will love each other forever
D. the picture of Sparky Lyle was first owned by Adam
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Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, and you are speaking quite fluently. 1.________
First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. 2._______ What you need to do is to find listening resources. The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The Real Player from Real Media.com. The Real Player allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.
Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated (受阻) by limited understanding. 3.________
Here is some of the advice I give my students:
Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.
Stay relaxed when you do not understand, and try listening to the material for more times.
Do not translate everything into your native language.
4._______ Don't concentrate on detail until you have understood the main ideas.
Listen to something you enjoy.
I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didn't understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. ____5.___ Then, after the first six months, I discovered two extremely important facts. Firstly, translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that even if I didn’t pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.
A．What should you do?
B．But listening is a problem for most of the beginners!
C．However, after several weeks, I got used to the grammar rules.
D．The most important thing is to listen as often as possible.
E．This method usually resulted in confusion.
F．Listen for the general idea of the conversation.
G．But you can’t follow a native English speaker at all!
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Welcome here! The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show will be held at The Park Expo and Conference Center. This show will last from Wednesday (March 2) to Sunday (March 6,2012).
Admission : Adults $10.00. Teenagers under 15 free with a paying adult.
Join Lincolnton’s own Tammie Davis as she performs her original country songs at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5th.
Special Days: The Spring for Kids First Night Gala benefiting the Council for Children’s Rights will take place from 7 p.m. to 10p.m. on Wednesday, March 2,2012. Tickets are $50 and include an access to Freedom Hall, where you can enjoy delicious food, beverage(饮料)and entertainment free of charge.
Seniors Day(55+):Wednesday is for them. Cost is $7.00 but without coupons(减价优惠).
Hours :Wednesday, Thursday &Sunday :10 a.m.---5p.m.;Friday &Saturday :10 a.m.----9 a.m.
Wheelchairs are available on a first come first served basis for you. The cost is $1.00 and you are required to leave a valid driver’s license or ID.
Parking :All Day Parking: $6.00;Half Day Parking:$3.00; Every Hour Parking:$1.00
For more Information: Come to visit Mardee Woodward in person.
E-mail: mwoodward@southernshows.com
Telephone:704-376-4085
1. We can learn from the text that the show will ___________.
A. last only five days
B. offer a free parking
C. have the only one singer
D. take place in a private house
2. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and a child aged 16?
A.$ 10 B. $ 30 C.$ 20 D.$40
3.We can infer from the text that______________.
A. old people can visit the show only on Wednesday
B. the disabled can use the wheelchairs free of charge
C. there are not enough wheelchairs for the disabled
D. kids’ tickets on Wednesday don’t include beverage
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Several years ago a young teacher took a bus to the school where he worked. When he sat down, he that the driver had given him twenty pence too much change by accident. As he what to do, he thought to himself, “I’d better give the twenty pence back. It would be to keep it. ”
Then he thought, “Oh, it, it’s only twenty pence. Who would care about this little amount? , the bus company already gets too much in fares; they will 41 miss it. it as a gift, and keep quiet. These days I have been very because of bad health and I hope the gift can cheer me up.”
When he arrived at his , the teacher paused (暂停) at the door, then he the twenty pence to the driver and said: “Here, you gave me too much .”
The driver smiled and replied: “Don’t you me? I took your science class last year. I am a part-time driver here. I I had given you twenty pence too much. Later I thought why not a joke on you. I just wanted to what you would do I gave you too much change.”
When the young teacher the bus, his knees became weak. He had to catch the nearest street lamp pole (杆) for , and looked up to the sky and cried:
“Oh, I almost lost my , and didn’t pass the !”
1.A. hoped B. discovered C. regretted D. pretended
2.A. explained B. discussed C. considered D. knew
3.A. wrong B. true C. easy D. clever
4.A. believe B. avoid C. throw D. forget
5.A. Instead B. Therefore C. Anyhow D. However
6.A. never B. ever C. forever D. always
7.A. Bring B. Accept C. Show D. Offer
8.A. unhappy B. free C. strange D. angry
9.A. home B. school C. stop D. office
10.A. introduced B. posted C. lent D. returned
11.A. change B. help C. time D. confidence
12.A. find B. doubt C. remember D. refuse
13.A. realized B. expected C. decided D. admitted
14.A. hear B. share C. tell D. play
15.A. ask B. see C. prove D. understand
16.A. unless B. because C. if D. though
17.A. ran for B. waited for C. got on D. got off
18.A. pleasure B. support C. fun D. break
19.A. face B. sense C. money D. way
20.A. lesson B. chance C. risk D. test
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临近高考，为了帮助高三学生顺利复习，在高考中取得好成绩，某中学英文报开辟了“HEART-TO-HEART” 专栏。假设你是该专栏的编辑 James , 收到一封署名为Anxiety的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的焦虑及困扰:近日脾气暴躁，压力大，晚上睡不着觉，白天无心听课，严重影响了正常的学习与生活。请用英文给该同学写一封信。
内容要点如下：
1．表示理解并给予安慰；
2．提出建议并说明理由；
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．信中不能出现与本人相关的信息；
3．信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数;
Hi Anxiety,
I am sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the crucial moment.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
James
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