When I was a kid, my siblings（兄弟姐妹） and I used to have ice cream for dessert.Every day, we would choose which ice cream flavor to have, whether to eat it in a cone or a bowl. Then we would happily wolf down our treat(款待) as fast as we could.
Once, though, when I was probably about 10 0r 11, our grandpa came to visit. Grandpa always had a unique view on things. On this particular occasion, my sister and I were making bets as to who could finish their ice cream first. With a smile, Grandpa said, "Why would you want to finish first? If you eat slowly, it will last longer. You should have acompetition to see who can finish last." Even now, I always try to taste my ice cream, but of course this is about more than just dessert.
Too often, kids want to scramble（争夺） for more, whether it's more ice cream, more toys, or more friends. This habit persists into our adult years, and we end up constantly scrambling for more. We never develop the skill of appreciating what we have. If we learn to recognize this pattern and change it, we can raise our kids a little differently, giving them the tool of tasting their proverbial dessert, which could lead to a happier life for them.
What my grandpa taught me that day was really that if you take the opportunity to enjoy what's in front of you, the pleasure will last longer and be more rewarding than if you rush through life always trying to get the next treat. It's a lesson that, I think, has made my adult life happier, as well. These days, when I want something, I wait as long as I can before I allow myself to have it. Then, when I finally get it, I make sure to treasure it as long as possible, because I know that, no matter what it is, it will be gone all too soon.
1.The author's grandfather advised her sister and her to _ .
A. eat ice cream as slowly as possible
B. stop eating ice cream
C. stop the competition between them
D. learn something from their way of eating
2. Which of the following best describes the author's grandfather?
A. Wise. B. Humorous. C. Strict. D. Careful.
3.What advice does the author give us in the passage?
A. Keep longing for more.
B. Value what you have.
C. Have a balanced diet.
D. Save for the future.
4.We can infer from the last paragraph that author
A. longs for the days when they ate ice cream
B. doesn't like ice cream as much as before
C. benefits a lot from her grandfather's advice
D. just starts to understand her grandfather
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Our guide was excellent! He walked us through all the local villages and took extra time at the end to enjoy a local dinner. He stayed with us longer than he was obliged（迫使） to and made this a fantastic experience.
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Travel is all about the street food these days, and why not? It’s fresh, fast, cheap and a great way to crack into the local scene. Join this Hanoi tour to source the best street eats from markets, food carts, street cafes and other hard-to-find-but-totally-worth-the-effort secret spots.
Highlights
Sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do — on the street
Stroll through hidden alleyways and bustling markets of Hanoi’s charming old quarter
Learn more about Hanoi’s unique food culture
Try local specialties with influences from French and Chinese cuisine
Take in a spectacular night view of Hoan Kiem lake from a secret cafe
Schedule details
Duration: 2.5 hours
Meeting point: Sacombank ATM Machine – No. 1 Dong Xuan street (front entrance of Dong Xuan Market, Corner of Dong Xuan St with Cau Dong St)
Starting time: 5. 00 PM
Ending point: Café Pho Co – 11 Hang Gai St, Hoan Kiem
1. What did the guide do?
A. He showed visitors around by car.
B. He took many photos of visitors.
C. He stayed with visitors for extra time.
D. He enjoyed breakfast with visitors.
2.What does the underlined word “snapshot” mean in the passage?
A. A photograph taken quickly and casually.
B. A brief impression of something.
C. An attempt to score in a game.
D. An act of firing a gun.
3. During the tour, we can enjoy ______.
A. various local food
B. charming mountain landscapes
C. many rare animals
D. French and Chinese cuisine
4. We can infer from the passage that the ending time of the tour is ______.
A. 5. 00 PM B. 5. 30 PM
C. 7. 05 PM D. 7. 30 PM
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Young people who have got jobs may realize university lessons can’t be the only preparation for all of the situations ________ appear in the working world.
A. where B. when C. that D. what
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。
The History of Air Conditioners
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After World War II many American 4. (company) began making air conditioners and, beginning in 1950, many homes in the USA were equipped 5. central air conditioning. Central air conditioning uses a single unit6. （heat) or cool a whole house. With this, people could escape the heat of summer and the cold of winter no matter 7. they were in the house.
In the 1970s, electricity 8. （become) more expensive, so people developed 9.(good) air conditioners to save money. Later, the cooling gas in air conditioners was found to pollute the environment, so engineers have been working to produce air conditioners more friendly to the environment 10. the 1980s.
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完形填空
It was freezing outside my car. I did not want to ________ when we passed by a small shop. Suddenly I ________ a tiny figure, bent and covered with some bits of cloth, shivering（发抖） with the ________ from the north winds that were ________ so hard that night.
It was an old man of 75, seated in the________ of this street, waiting for anyone who would think of ________ him a single coin or a cup of hot tea. I was about to open my biscuit packet , ________ my mind and soul went out to this ________ person.
I ________ my husband to go over and hand it to this old man. He looked into my husband's ________and smiled, I could see that smile from the ________ window and he said, "Thank you." I felt so 52 and hoped that he could live through the cold night.
I was ________to visit again and find out how he was the next day, as I have to pass this way every day. I did so, the next evening, and he ________ the car and came up to my ________and smiled at me. My________went out once more and this time I offered him a bag of food. He reached out for the________and I gave him my hand , he held it and ________and said, " Thanks for this help." I looked at him and told my husband, "Doesn't he remind you of my Daddy who was once a beggar years ago ? "
At a ________look, I saw my Daddy in this old man, waiting for anyone to show him some mercy or love .Maybe one day, it could ________to one of us, so please do not pass by a poor person without offering at least a word of love and a kind smile or an act of kindness.
1.A. get away B. get in C. get out D. get over
2.A. noticed B. remembered C. forgot D. thought
3.A. strength B. cold C. warmth D. result
4.A. moving B. coming C. going D. blowing
5.A. corner B. middle C. side D. front
6.A. borrowing B. giving C. showing D. taking
7.A. or B. therefore C. but D. otherwise
8.A. interesting B. tall C. brave D. poor
9.A. begged B. asked C. persuaded D. forced
10.A. bag B. wallet C. face D. hand
11.A. room B. house C. truck D. car
12.A. happy B. disappointed C. sad D. angry
13.A. willing B. sure C. unable D. glad
14.A. sold B. bought C. repaired D. remembered
15.A. window B. seat C. door D. table
16.A. body B. heart C. dog D. husband
17.A. shop B. street C. bag D. basket
18.A. shouted B. replied C. smiled D. repeated
19.A. farther B. closer C. faster D. shorter
20.A. mean B. happen C. react D. belong
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短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均限一词。2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。(此题在答题卡上作答)
One afternoon on April, 1912, a new ship set off from England to America on it first trip. It was one of the largest and best ship at that time. It was cold, but the ship was pleasant and people are enjoying themselves. The next day was even cold. People who could see icebergs here or there. It was night. Suddenly, the man on watch shouting “Look out! Iceberg!” But it was too late. A ship hit the iceberg and came to a stop. There was a very big hole in the ship and water began to come. Slowly the ship started to go up.
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Uncle Tom gave little Vicki Black a birthday gift one week before her birthday. He told her not to open it until her birthday. She knew her mother wouldn't tolerate any disrespect to the kind man who helped them out after Vicki's father passed away. Besides, Vicki didn't want to get Uncle Tom angry. But little Vicki didn't want to just hold it and guess what was in it. After all, she looked forward to his coming to show her interesting things, like how to turn an old sock into a doll.
All the day, Vicki couldn't stop thinking about the gift. While her teacher was giving a lecture, Vicki sat still in her seat, drawing paper dolls inside the box. When school was done, she raced home. Walking into the room, again, she shook the present, but she heard nothing. Holding her breath, she opened the box and looked inside. Seconds later, she cried. When Mrs Black saw the box, she said angrily, "Didn't I tell you to leave it alone?"
Vicki sobbed (抽泣) and said, "Mommy, you don't understand."
"Don't cry to me. You have missed everything now, just because you couldn't wait," Mrs Black accused. "What will Uncle Tom think now?"
"Uncle Tom gave me nothing," Vicki cried and handed the empty box to her mother. "He played a trick on me."
Mrs Black said doubtfully, "Uncle Tom is not like that. You must have dropped it."
Vicki kept crying. Only a rapid knock on the door made the house quiet. It was Uncle Tom. He looked at the empty box. "You have already done it? I told you to wait for your birthday."
"You didn't give me a gift." Fresh tears filled her eyes.
"I try to give you something. I know your birthday is a special day. I tell myself to give you something valuable to last your whole life. I think hard and get an idea to give you an important lesson. If you open it on birthday, I see you learn. Then I will make a big party to celebrate, Maybe next year you listen, and then you will understand the gift better."
Vicki's cheeks flushed (发红).
1.We can learn from the text that Vicki .
A. often received gifts from her father
B. expected Uncle Tom to give her something expensive
C. was sad because of her father’s death
D. liked and respected Uncle Tom
2.What kink of person is Uncle Tom?
A. Thoughtful B. Humorous C. Mysterious D. Funny
3.What did Uncle Tom want to teach Vicki?
A. How to respect others
B. The meaning of gifts
C. How to deal with gifts
D. The value of a promise
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways__1._____.Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. ____2._____Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. _____3.___
The following methods may work best for you.
●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and
supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
● ___4._____
● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols(符号) and that you use them all the time. ____5._____
A．Use words, not complete sentences.
B．There are three practical note-taking methods.
C．You must write your notes on separate paper.
D．Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes late
E. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
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