It is clear that ________ little money the invention will bring him can hardly support so large ________ company.

  A. /; the               B. a; the             C. a; /             D. the; a

—Are you going to take part in the speech contest?

—______? It’s too good an opportunity to miss.

A. What for　 　　B. What about you　　　 C. Why not　　　 D. How it’s going

最近，某中学生英文报开设了“After-class activities”的栏目。请你根据以下提示，为该栏目写一篇英文稿件，并鼓励同学们积极参加课外活动。

1. 你参加的课外活动及给你带来的好处。（社团活动；体育运动；上网…）

2. 为同学选择课外活动提出建议。

注意：

1. 词数100左右。

2. 稿件的开头以为你写好，不计入总词数。

3. 注释：社团--- club

After-school activities

Nowadays, after- school activities are becoming more and more popular in high schools.

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76. He r ____________ (极少) catches a cold as he takes regular exercise.

77. The old couple are waiting a ______________ (不安地) for their lost daughter to come back home.

78. His theory was so c_______________ (复杂) that few people could understand it.

79. An art movement refers to a style of painting a_____________ (采纳) by a group of artists..

80. When we laugh with one another, a positive c______________ (联系) is created.

81. I r_______________ (听出) her voice the moment I picked up the phone, though we hadn’t seen each other for many years.

82. The patient is under medical t______________ (治疗) in hospital.

83. She is very t ______________ (传统) inside though she looks modern and fashionable.

84. The whole family have a t ____________ (天赋) for music. It’s just in their blood.

85. Many teens at present are crazy about fantasy stories as they are very e _______________ (娱乐有趣的). 

Michael Fish may soon be replaced as a weather forecaster by the shark (鲨鱼).

Research by a British biology student suggests that sharks could be used to predict storms. Lauren Smith, 24, is close to completing her study on shark’s ability to sense pressure. If her studies prove the theory, scientists may be able to monitor the behavior of sharks to predict bad weather.

Miss Smith had previously studied the behavior of lemon sharks in the Bahamas.

She then used their close relatives, lesser spotted dogfish, for further research at Aberdeen University.

Her work---thought to be the first of its kind to test the pressure theory ---- resulted from the observation that juvenile blacktip sharks off Florida moved into deeper water ahead of a violent storm in 2001.

Miss Smith said: “I’ve always been crazy about traveling and diving and this led me to an interest in sharks.”

“I was delighted to have been able to research in the area for my degree. I know there’s so much more we need to understand ---- but it certainly opens the way to more research.”

It has been discovered that a shark senses pressure using hair cells in its balance system.

At the Bimini Shark Lab in the Bahamas, Miss Smith fixed hi-tech sensors to sharks to record pressure and temperature, while also tracking them using GPS (Global Positioning System) technology.

In Aberdeen, she was able to study the effects of tidal (潮汐的) and temperature changes on dogfish----none of which were harmed. She also used a special lab which can mimic (模拟) oceanic pressure changes caused by weather fronts.

She is due to complete her study and graduate later this year. She says she will be looking for a job which will give her the chance to enrich her experience of shark research.

72. The passage is most probably taken from _______.

A. a short-story collection

B. a popular science magazine

C. a research paper

D. a personal diary

73. What do we learn from the first four paragraphs of the passage?

A. Sharks may be used to predict bad weather.

B. Sharks’ behavior can be controlled.

C. Michael Fish is not fit for his job.

D. Lauren Smith will become a weather forecaster.

74. Lauren Smith conducted her research by _______.

A. removing hair cells from a shark’s balance system

B. measuring the air pressure of weather fronts

C. recording sharks’ body temperature

D. monitoring sharks’ reaction to weather changes

75. What is the passage mainly about?

A. A popular way of forecasting weather.

B. A new research effort in predicting storms.

C. Biologists’ interest in the secrets of sharks.

D. Lauren Smith’s devotion to scientific research.

Once there was an 11-year-old boy who went fishing with his father in the middle of a New Hampshire lake. On the day before bass (巴斯鱼) season opened, they were fishing early in the evening, catching other fish with worms. Then the boy tied on a small silver lure (鱼饵) and put it into the lake. Suddenly he felt that something very big pulling on the lure. His father watched with admiration as the boy skillfully brought the fish beside the bank. Finally he lifted the tired fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen, but it was a bass.

The boy and his father looked at the big fish. The father lit a match and looked at his watch. It was 10 p.m.—two hours before the season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy. “You’ll have to put it back, son,” he said.

“Dad!” cried the boy. “There will be other fish,” said his father. “Not as big as this one,” cried the boy. He looked around the lake. No other fishermen or boats were in sight in the moonlight. He looked again at his father.

Even though no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he had caught the fish, the boy could tell from his father’s voice that the decision couldn’t be changed. He threw the huge bass into the black water. The big fish disappeared. The boy thought that he would never again see such a big fish.

That was 34 years ago. Today the boy is a successful architect in New York City. He often takes his own son and daughters to fish at the same place.

And he was right. He has never again caught such a large fish as the one he got that night long ago. But he does see that same fish ... again and again ... every time he has an ethical (道德的) decision to make. For, as his father had taught him, ethics are simple matters of right and wrong. It is only the practice of ethics that is difficult.

68. What happened when the big fish turned out to be a bass?

A. The boy and his father discussed what to do with the big fish.

B. The boy threw the bass back into the water willingly.

C. The father lit a match in order to check the time.

D. They worried other fishermen may discover what they had done.

69. From the text we know that the father _________.

A. didn’t love his son　　　　　　　　　　 B. always disagreed with his son

C. disliked the huge fish　　　　　　　　 D. was firm and stubborn

70. How did the boy feel when the huge bass was thrown into the water?

A. Excited.　　　　　　 B. Embarrassed.　　 C. Disappointed. 　 　　D. Annoyed.

71. The successful architect went fishing with his children at the same place because _________.

A. they might catch a big fish there

B. he was taught an important lesson there

C. it was a most popular fishing spot　　　　　　 　 　　　　

D. their children enjoyed fishing there

Around the world there are some festivals that for some of us may sound bizarre.

In England they celebrate the rolling cheese race, which occurs every year during the last Monday in May. This festival’s characteristic is a contest where an official rolls cheese down a steep hill and festival- goers go chasing after it. The winner is the first one to reach and catch the cheese.

Another festival celebrated in England is the world championship of grimaces (鬼脸). It is a celebration that dates back to 1297 and is celebrated during the month of September. The task is to perform the best grimace using anything you can to win.

The worldwide championship of wife lifting is celebrated in Finland. The game is based on Viking traditions where a man should carry away his neighbor’s wife. According to the rules, any woman above 17 is considered as a wife, so if you are within this age, take care while visiting this country during the month of July.

Many of you have watched Pirates of the Caribbean and have known something about pirates. The 19^th of September has been declared worldwide as the day to talk like a pirate. Plenty of people have celebrated it thanks to the publicity (宣传) on the Internet.

First staged in 1998, the Boryeong Mud Festival is an attraction that pulls more than a million visitors to the South Korean City. As you all know, the town is said to be rich in minerals, so there is no shortage of mud. Mud is trucked onto Daecheon Beach for tourists and locals to enjoy the festival to their best.

The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in Thailand to develop tourism. It’s an unusual feast held for about 600 monkeys. The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in honor of the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman and involves 3,000 kilograms of vegetables and fruits being laid out for monkeys to stuff themselves.

65. What does the underlined word “bizarre” in Paragraph1 probably mean?

   A. Dangerous   B. Strange             C. terrible              D. Familiar

66. If a participant wants to win in the rolling cheese race, he / she should __________.

   A. roll as much cheese down the hill as possible

   B. find the largest piece of cheese rolling downhill

   C. perform the best grimace when chasing the cheese

   D. be the first one to catch the cheese rolling downhill

67. According to the writer, a girl above 17 should be careful when enjoying __________.

   A. the worldwide championship of wife lifting

   B. the world championship of grimaces

   C. the Boryeong Mud Festival

   D. the Monkey Buffet Festival

Why do I volunteer with Big brothers / Big sisters of America? I have many reasons. Perhaps the biggest reason is that people once volunteered to help me.

Years ago, I was on the other side of the table. I was lonely and I felt lost. It’s a little embarrassing to talk about it now, but whatever the right direction in life was, I was going the opposite way. More than once, I found myself on the wrong path. If someone hadn’t stepped in when he did, I probably wouldn’t even be here now. I’d rather be in a prison or somewhere a lot smaller and deeper.

I’ve seen the work that big brothers / sisters have been doing all over the country and I’m pleased to be part of it. I’ve never done anything that made me prouder than my volunteer work. Big brothers and sisters helped me get over sadness and depression as soon as possible. Then, if I can help anyone like they helped me, I am willing to serve for as long as they will have me serve them. There are no words to describe the joy I get from helping somebody turn their life around. Every time I think that that’s me now, I’m proud and happy.

Volunteering is how I want to leave my mark on the world. I recommend volunteering work to everybody, especially to somebody who isn’t sure where they are going in life. Helping someone find their path is often the best way to find yours. Be a volunteer, and you will find your purpose in life.

61. What’s the main reason why the writer volunteers?

   A. He has a lot of free time.

   B. He is lonely and wants to be with others.

   C. He wants others to know he is a good man.

   D. He is grateful for what volunteers once did for him.

62. It is implied in Paragraph3 that the writer __________.

   A. is eager to help others

   B. often feels sad and depressed

   C. hopes he will be helped at any time

   D. travels around the country to help others

63. We can infer from the passage that the writer probably __________.

   A. spent some days in prison

   B. didn’t know his purpose in life

C. is dissatisfied with his life

   D. doesn’t live a meaningful life

64. What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?

   A. To share his past with us.

   B. to ask for some volunteer work.

   C. To encourage us to enjoy our life.

   D. To call on us to do volunteer work.

How can you make a million dollars in one month? I’m sure I am going to get the ____41____ of many readers with the question. The ____42____ news is that you are not going to make a million dollars in one month ____43____ you win the lottery (彩票) or some other prize.

We all want to be millionaires. However, if you try to ____44____ how they became that rich, you will learn that they worked very ____45____ for the money. That is what most ____46____ have had to do, including Bill Gates and Andrew Carnegie, and they often went ____47____ hardships before they succeeded ____48____.

There are many reasons why the millionaires have made it ____49____ for themselves. In this article, I am going to ____50____ passion (热情) which I think is the most ____51____ quality to have in order to succeed. I am sure that if one were to ____52____ the people who made millions in their lifetime, this would be found in all of them.

Take J.K. Rowling for ____53____. Her first Harry Potter book was sent to twelve publishing houses, all of which ____54____ to publish it. A year later, she was finally given the chance by a small ____55____, which paid ￡1,500. And the ____56____ from that company was that she should get herself a job since she had little ____57____ of making a living by writing children’s books.

If you want to make a million dollars, find something that ____58____ you really passionate and work hard at it. It doesn’t ____59____ what it is. Let me know how you ____60____.

41. A. attention       B. discussion         C. consideration     D. excitement

42. A. common      B. funny         C. disappointing     D. surprising

43. A. if          B. unless        C. since          D. though

44. A. find out        B. think up             C. bring up            D. care about

45. A. long             B. wisely        C. hard                  D. happily

46. A. millionaires   B. people        C. leaders              D. businessmen

47. A. around         B. under         C. through             D. near

48. A. as well         B. at last         C. on purpose        D. by chance

49. A. appear         B. complete           C. change              D. happen

50. A. talk about     B. show off           C. pick out            D. carry out

51. A. interesting    B. important           C. unforgettable     D. beautiful

52. A. serve           B. visit                  C. marry        D. study

53. A. agreement    B. experience         C. example            D. experiment

54. A. promised      B. struggled           C. refused             D. tried

55. A. office          B. publisher           C. factory              D. school

56. A. advice          B. praise         C. comment           D. celebration

57. A. interest        B. energy        C. time                  D. chance

58. A. reminds              B. drives         C. forces        D. makes

59. A. matter          B. say                   C. mean         D. care

60. A. understand   B. plan                  C. go                    D. behave

The exhibition he had been looking forward to _________ was _________ until next Sunday.

A. visit; put off      B. visiting; put off  C. visit; put on              D. visiting; put on