We went right round to the west coast by_______ sea instead of driving across _________continent.

A. the, the?????????????? B./; the?????????? C. the;/??????????? D./; /

Mistakes don’t just happen, but they occur for a reason. What we ought to do is find out the reason and then making the mistakes _____________.

A. reasonable??????????? B. essential?????? C. considerate?????? D. worthwhile

____________ her mother came to help her for the first few months ______________ to begin her project.

A. Only; she was allowed?????????????????? B. Only after; she was allowed

C. Only after; was she allowed?????????????? D. Only; was she allowed

Whenever you want to make a decision, just make sure to think twice and confirm it. This is what we learn from the following story. While two old beggars were sitting on a ? ? ?? street corner, they watched helplessly as scores of people walked by. Some purposely ? ? ? them and others too caught up in their own cares didn’t even notice their ? ? ?? . Every so often, a kind-hearted woman or a small child would drop a few coins in the?? ? ?? which lay in front of them.

As the crowd began to die down, they started to ?? ? ???? their things and head for their evening?? ? ? . Just as they were getting ready to leave, they noticed a man walking toward them. He was obviously a ? ? ??? man—they could tell that from his finely tailored business suit.

The first beggar whispered to the second with ?? ? ??? , “He’s coming our way!”

The two tried not to look??? ? ??? at the man as he stepped closer to them, but they couldn’t ?? ? ??? gazing up with anticipation??? ? ??? he reached into his pocket and took something out.

“Thunk” was the only sound they heard as what looked like a piece of hard ? ? ?? , wrapped in tissue paper hit each of their waiting hats. The rich man ??? ? ??? and continued on his way, not making a backward glance.

“How insulting(侮辱人的)!” said the first beggar. “He could have ?? ? ??? left us a few coins or a spare bill, but he mocks us with a piece of rock candy. Who does he think we are???? ? ?? ? There’s no way we can even eat this—we have no ?? ? ?? .” He picked up the object and threw it into the gutter.

“I haven’t had anything like this for ages,” the second beggar thought. “I can’t chew it, but I can suck on it? ? ?? , and the sugary juices will stay in my ?? ? ??? for a long time. How nice of that man to offer me something so sweet！”

With that, he ? ? ??? the white tissue paper, but to his ? ? ?? , there was no hard rock candy inside. However, into his fingers fell a shiny white pearl worth thousands of dollars.

1.A. distant??????? B. busy?????????? C. broad????????? D. narrow

2.A. aided???????? B. observed?????? C. noticed???????? D. ignored

3.A. existence????? B. situation?????? C. appearance????? D. expression

4.A. hats????????? B. hands???????? C. pockets???????? D. bowls

5.A. put up??????? B. cover up?????? C. pack up???????? D. end up

6.A. party???????? B. flat??????????? C. shelter???????? D. shadow

7.A. wealthy?????? B. healthy??????? C. poor?????????? D. proud

8.A. confusion???? B.happiness?????? C.excitement?????? D.amusement

9.A. carelessly???? B. calmly???????? C. sadly?????????? D. directly

10.A. help???????? B. escape???????? C. wait??????????? D. prevent

11.A. then???????? B. while????????? C. as????????????? D. since

12.A. cake???????? B. candy????????? C. coin??????????? D. bill

13.A. quit???????? B. declined???????? C. turned????????? D. returned

14.A. easily??????? B. hardly????????? C. suddenly??????? D. finally

15.A. Babies?????? B. Children??????? C. Adults????????? D. Old men

16.A. hands??????? B. teeth??????????? C. bowls????????? D. money

17.A. in a while???? B. for a while?????? C. after a while????? D. once in a while

18.A. pocket?????? B. hand??????????? C. mouth?????????? D. hat

19.A. threw??????? B. undertook??????? C. unfolded???????? D. wrapped

20.A. satisfaction??? B. amazement??????? C. horror???????? D. disappointment

Thanksgiving Day is special holiday in the United States and Canada. Families and friends gather to eat and give thanks for their blessing.

Thanksgiving Day is really a harvest festival. This is why it is celebrated in late fall, after the crops are in. But one of the first thanksgivings in America had nothing to do with a good harvest. On December 4, 1619, the Pilgrims from England landed near what is now Charles City, Virginia. They knelt down and thanked God for their safe journey across the Atlantic.

The first New England Thanksgiving did celebrate a rich harvest. The Pilgrims landed at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620. They had a difficult time and the first winter was cruel. Many of the Pilgrims died. But the next year, they had a good harvest. So Governor Bradford declared a three-day feast. The Pilgrims invited Indian friends to join them for their special feast. Everyone brought food.

In time, other colonies（殖民地）began to celebrate a day of thanksgiving. But it took years before there was a national Thanksgiving Day. During the Civil War, Sarah Josepha Hale persuaded Abraham Lincoln to do something about it. He proclaimed（宣布）the last Thursday of November 1863 as a day of thanksgiving. Today, Americans celebrate this happy harvest festival on the fourth Thursday in November. Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving Day in much the same way as their American neighbours. But the Canadian thanks-giving Day falls on the second Monday in October.

1.Thanksgiving Day is celebrated ???? .

A. in spring????????????? B.in summer????? C. in autumn??????????? D. in winter

2.The first to celebrate thanksgiving were ???? .

A. some people from England?? B. the American Indians

C. Sarah Josepha Hale???????? D. Governor Bradford

3.We can infer from the passage that New England must be ???? .

A. in the U. S. A.? B. in Great Britain?? C. in Canada?? D. on some island off the Atlantic

4.The passage mainly tells us ???? .

A. how Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the U. S. A.

B. how Thanksgiving Day came into being and the different ways it is celebrated

C. that Thanksgiving Day is in fact a harvest holiday

D. how the way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day changed with the time and places

It is not unusual to see your desk-mate yawn (打呵欠) as he complains that he didn't have a good sleep the night before. Many teens don't get enough sleep because they have too much homework, which keeps them up at night. Some teens cannot sleep at night even when they want to.

Studies show that during your teenage years, the body's biological clock is reset, telling you to sleep later at night and wake up later in the morning.

But changes in the body clock aren't the only reason teens lose sleep. Lots of people have insomnia (失眠). The most common cause of insomnia is stress. But all sorts of things can lead to insomnia. These include physical discomfort, emotional troubles and even sleeping environment. It's common for everyone to have insomnia from time to time. But if it lasts for a month or more go and see a doctor.

Some people have a condition that causes stomach acid (酸) to move backward towards the chest. This produces the uncomfortable, burning feeling called heartburn. So even if the person doesn't notice the feelings of heartburn because he is sleeping, he may feel tired the next day.

Most teens have nightmares sometimes. But, if they are frequent, a person's sleep pattern can be seriously affected. The most common cause of nightmares is emotional problems, such as stress (压力) or anxiety. If you have them a lot, it's a good idea to talk to a doctor.

Doctors encourage teens to make lifestyle changes to develop good sleeping habits. You probably know that coffee can keep you awake, but did you know that playing video games or watching TV does the same?

1.The main idea of the first paragraph is ________.

A. There is a problem that teenagers can’t get enough sleep.

B. Sleeping problems have different causes.

C. Yawning is a good way to get rid of sleep.

D. Teenagers care too much for homework.

2.The Teenagers’ biological clock ________.

A. easily makes teenagers lead to insomnia

B. is the origin of their insomnia

C. provides them with plenty of time at night

D. is helpful to improve their concentration(注意力)

3.What does the writer say about “nightmares”?

A. It is nothing and shouldn’t be taken seriously.

B. It can release their stress or anxiety.

C. Emotional problems are the only way to form nightmares.

D. People will suffer from sleep if frequent.

4.Which way can help to get rid of insomnia?

A. Drinking some coffee before going to bed.

B. Playing video game or watching TV from time to time.

C. Turning to a doctor for help.

D. Eating much medicine for insomnia.

Company: KinderCare

Location: US-TX-College Station

Base Pay: 600$?????????????????????? ,.

Employee Type: Full-Time Employee

Industry: Education-Teaching-Management

Job Type: Education

Required Education: 2 Years Degree

Required Experience: At Least 1 Year

Jobs So Desirable, We Hate To Call It Work... Looking for a great opportunity and the chance to make a difference? KinderCare Learning Centers is the leading for-profit provider of early childhood educational services and care in the country with nearly 120,000 children enrolled. Kinder­Care’s training is the key to providing high quality education and care for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. We are looking for devoted, responsible, and creative people for full-time and part-time positions at our centers located in College Station and Bryan, TX. REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants will possess a High School diploma or GED, and at least 1 year of childcare experience. You must also have 12 credits (学分) in Early Childhood Education or be now enrolled in ECE classes and possess 6 credits in ECE.

We offer a wonderful work environment! If you have pre­vious education and/or experience in childcare and a love for children, we want to hear from you! Salary goes with experi­ence and position.

KinderCare offers a comprehensive benefits package, a competitive salary, and childcare discount. KinderCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please contact us at:

Kinder Care Learning Centers

1711 Village Drive

College Station, TX 77840

Fax: (979) 696-6616

Email: [ Click here for email ] www. kindercare. corn

1.From the ad above, it seems that the company wants ______.

A. nurses??????? B. managers?????????? C. trainees???????????? D. teachers

2.According to the job requirements, people need to have _____________ to get the job.

A. experience and educational services

B. required education and experience

C. High School education and experience

D. 12 credits in Early Childhood Education

3.This ad probably appears in ______.

A. a radio program????????????????????????? B. a newspaper

C. the introduction to the company???????????? D. the website of the company

Have you ever dreamed of visiting a planet in the Milk Way? While the trip sounds exciting, it would take years and years to reach your destination. So in the future, bedtime for astronauts may be more than a few hours of regular shut-eye. They would have to sleep for years.

European researchers are now conducting hibernation experiments. The study may help them understand whether humans could ever sleep through the years it would take for a space flight to distant planets. "If there was an effective technology, it could make deep-space travel a reality," said Mark Ayre of the European Space Agency last month.

What seems like science fiction is not completely unlikely. Researchers have been able to use chemicals to put living cells into a sleep-like state where they don't age. They have now moved on to small, non-hibernating mammals like rats. The results will be out by the end of 2004.

A major challenge is the fact that cells can be very simple systems, whereas body organs are far more complex.

"It's like moving from a simple Apple computer to a supercomputer," said Marco Biggiogera, a hibernation researcher at Italy's University of Pavia.

Just like bears and frogs, the hibernation of human beings would cause a person's metabolism (新陈代谢) to lower so they would need less energy.

Medical research, however, is just half of a space flight hibernation system.

There is the challenge of designing a suitable protective shelter. Such a shelter would provide the proper environment for hibernation, such as the proper temperature. It would also have to monitor (监控) life functions and serve the physiological needs of the hibernator.

According to Ayre, the six-person Human Outer Planets Exploration Mission to Jupiter's moon (木星的卫星) Callisto, could be an opportunity to use human hibernation. The mission aims to send six humans on a five-year flight to Callisto, where they will spend 30 days, in 2045.

1.European researchers are conducting hibernation experiments to ________.

A. ensure astronauts to get a complete sleep?

B. find the secret of some creatures

C. make preparations for the journey to Jupiter’s moon Callisto

D. know if man can sleep for years

2.The sentence “What seems like science fiction is not completely unlikely” means ______.

A. Science fiction is people’s imagination.

B. Science fiction is imaginative, but it can be realized.

C. Things seem impossible may come true.

D. Things described in science fiction are sure to become true.

3.The passage implies that ________.

A. putting living cells into a sleep-like state is full of failure

B. Biggiogera is confident with the experiment

C. human’s hibernation needs no energy

D. medical research is the key to space flight hibernation system

4.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Six humans to fly to Callisto?

B. Human hibernation improves health

C. Space travel attracts people??

D. Deep sleep for deep space travel

根据短文内容， 从下框的A-F选项中选出能概括出每段主题的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余项。(E=A+B; F=A+C;)

A. Make posters and signs catchy and helpful

B. Build your network and remind them to vote

C. Be confident in yourself all the time

D. Give a great speech with full preparations

E. You can win as long as you try your best

F. Determine your issues and keep your promises

How to convince your fellow students to vote for you in an election?

1._________________________________________

Think about why you want to run and what you want to do if you win. These are your issues. Then let people know what you will do if elected. When you do this, be careful not to make promises you can’t keep. Make sure your issues affect all students. If you promise to try to get the whole school painted your favourite color, students probably won’t vote for you. But, if you promise to get rid of that yucky(令人反感的)lunch menu item that no one likes, or raise money for more computers in the library, students will see that you are interested in things they care about, and they’ll vote for you.

2.____________________________________________

Keep it short, simple, and interesting, and students will remember you. Start by writing down your issues and the reasons you think you’re a good person for the job. This is the heart of the speech and will convince other students to vote for you. Start with a story to get people listening and then move on to your issues. Practice your speech so you get used to it, and you won’t be as nervous. Ask your parents or friends to listen a couple of times before the big day. When the time comes to give your speech, relax. You’ll be ready and the other students will notice.

3._____________________________________________

One of the best ways to get people to vote for you is to talk to them about it. Ask your friends to help. In many elections, people don’t vote at all. If you take the time to talk to them ,and remind them to vote, you’ll increase your chances of winning. Remind them why you’re running, and why they should vote for you. They’ll appreciate that you took the time to talk to them in person. And they’ll probably remember your name on the ballot(选票)!

4._____________________________________________

When you make your campaign posters, use a catchy slogan that helps other students remember your name. It can help you win votes. If you have trouble coming up with a catchy slogan, try searching the Internet. Don’t depend solely on posters. Your fellow students have to know why you’re running, and that’s why your speech and networking are so important.

5._______________________________________________

If you keep these things in mind, you can win your election. Just remember that you have to be prepared to work hard to help your fellow students improve your school.

根据下列句子各句句意和空白之后的汉语提示词，在句子右边的横线上写出空缺处相应单词的正确形式，每空只写一词。

1.t is effective for him to take regular exercise to prevent weight ___________ (获得，增加).

2.he parents of the______________ (溺水) boy he had saved showed their great thanks to him.

3.Tom was driving his sports car at an _____________（难以置信的）high speed.

4.A bad workman always finds ___________ (错误，过错) with his tools.

5.A good way to get a stamp off an ____________ (信封) is to soak it off.

6.___________ (不像) me, he has a great interest in gardening.

7.The talented young ___________(物理学家) was warmly welcomed by the people in his hometown.

8.There is a shortage of ___________ (氧气) in a room where there is a working heater.

9.He feels ___________ (轻微地) sick at the bad smell.

10.You’d better give a lecture without ____________ (参考) to your notes.