When I try to find _____ that prevents so many people from coming here, it seems that there are two main causes.

   A. why is it            B. what is it         C. why it is         D. what it is    

Unit 3 Life in the future

   Li Qiang couldn’t believe that he had traveled to the year AD 3008 ____61___ a time capsule. Because this was his ____62____ time trip, he was worried and ___63______(settle) so that he suffered ____64_____”time lag”. Besides, he was hit by the lack of fresh air. His guide, Wang Ping, who was very ___65_______(understand), gave him some green tablets and a mask, which helped him ____66_____ the problems. However, Li Qiang experienced something new. He flew _____67____ the ground in a hovering carriage. ___68_____(arrive) home, he was shown into a large bright, clean room with a wall of trees. After eating something, he fell ____69_____ asleep in the bed that __70_______(produce) from the floor.

Ladies and Gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts. The plane _____.

     A．takes off           B．is taking off        C．has taken off            D．took off

 A new iPhone costs about                  of a second-hand one.  

  A. the price of three times                  B. three times the price

  C. as much as the three times price           D. three times more than the price

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：在错的词下画一横线，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仅限一词；

2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

It has been a long time since I did anything good for the environment. Feeling responsible to protect the environment, I decided to take the action again. I told my idea to my friends and we planned to plant tree on the hill in the countryside. We came to the foot of the hill and selected a place where looked suitably and settled down. We spend a few hours digging holes and placing the young seedlings. Then we wrote our wishes on cards one to one and buried it deep down the roots of the trees. We also took a lot of pictures. We were such busy that we didn’t realize that it was time to go back. I felt really glad that we made difference to the environment.

During the wars, a soldier looked after his horse with the greatest care. He gave it the best wheat to eat and the

  41   water to drink. He dried it carefully with a towel when it got wet and   42   it with a warm blanket on cold winter nights.  43 , the horse was strong andswift and carried its master  44   out of the dangers of   45  .

When peace came, however, the soldier   46 . He put the   47   out in a field full of wild plants and gave it only a little food to eat. He left the horse   48   in a worn-out place with a   49   roof and a floor made of mud. During the day the   50   made the horse work hard on his farm,   51   a large amount of wood and pulling heavy wagons (四轮货车).

After some time war broke out   52 . The soldier prepared himself for the war and went to the field to   53   his horse. Hurriedly brushing the mud from its coat, he   54 the horse. For a moment the horse stood there without   55 . Then gradually its   56  legs began to bend   57   it sank slowly to the ground. The horse gave the soldier a look of   58 .

"Master," it said, "you' ll have to   59  on foot this time. You have made me work like a mule (骡子) and   60   me like a goat. I cannot change back into a horse in an instant just because you want me to."

41. A. dearest                  B. clearest                 C. coldest                  D. deepest

42. A. thanked                 B. visited               C. welcomed          D. covered

43. A. As a result           B. At peace                  C. In a sense           D. In fact

44. A. safely               B. politely               C. sadly                     D. angrily

45. A. fire                B. storm                   C. war                D. flood

46. A. succeeded                B. understood     C. changed                 D. left

47. A. horse                     B. cow                 C. mule               D. goat

48. A. dying               B. lying                   C. living               D. playing

49. A. good-looking           B. long-lasting        C. ready-made               D. broken-down

50. A. farmer               B. soldier           C. sailor               D. officer

51. A. carrying             B. cutting           C. selling                    D. making

52. A. lately                B. often            C. again            D. soon

53. A. comfort              B. kill               C. protect                   D. catch

54. A. helped out           B. got on           C. believed in     D. let off

55. A. speaking            B. complaining      C. crying               D. moving

56. A. long                 B. lovely            C. skinny                    D. strong

57. A. though               B. and             C. but                  D. for

58. A. dissatisfaction    B. pleasure                  C. surprise              D. fear

59. A. fight                B. compete       C. travel               D. finish

60. A. talked about         B. shouted at       C. used                D. fed

 _______ which university to attend, the girl asked her teacher for advice.

  A. Not knowing       B. Knowing not         C. Not known             D. Known not

Starting a new school term is always exciting.It is a chance  61   (see) your friends again.But most exciting of all,the new term lets you take up all hobbies.In Britain it is common for students to take up new hobbies after the Christmas holidays.Promising to learn something new is a common New Year︐s resolution.

Most schools offer different kinds  62 hobby classes.Students  6 3(usual)take  them in their free periods or after school.Some classes you have to pay for but some 64 (be) free.For example,I once took a free Wednesday evening gymnastics class 65 is offered by my school.But when I learnt how to play the drum,my parents had to pay for the lessons.

The most popular extra classes at my school were piano lessons and drama lessons.Both classes offered exams students could take.Students with many hobbies sometimes felt 66 stressed than those without any.But the students with hobbies left school with many extra 67 (skill).

I haven︐t continued any of the hobbies I 68 (begin) at school.But I have never regretted taking 69 .My 70 (good) friend today is someone I met in my gymnastics class.

How to Pick a Great Book to Read

 The world is full of great books, just waiting to be read.How can you pick one you’ll really like? Here are some tips:

 ·What makes you happy?

16  Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific person? Are there a few careers 

you’re interested in? You can find books about almost anything you like, and you’re more likely to enjoy reading a book if you’re already interested in its subject. 

·Fact or fiction?

Some books are entirely made up and imagined.Those are called fiction books. Novels,

 short stories are all examples of fiction. These books can transport you to another world or helpyou imagine something beyond your own experience.

 Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why.  17   Nonfiction books can bring to life everything from the first trip to the moon to what it’s like to explore the deepest oceans.  Try both fiction and nonfiction books to see which you like better. 

·Find a family favorite.

What was your mother’s favorite book when she was your age? Or your dad’s?  18    Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts. It’s a fun way to get to

 know your family a little better, and to find a book you’ll enjoy! 

·Ask an expert.

　　 19 　Tell a librarian about your interests—rock stars, sports teams, historical events,

whatever you’re into—and the names of some books you already like. Your librarian can help you find other books that you’re sure to love. 

·Launch a book swap.

　 20  　 It’s always fun to see what your friends are reading. Even if they’re not exactly bookworms, you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like. You also can look for book swaps in your area.It’s a great way to build your personal library for free! 

A.Ask them and give it a read.   

  B.Many of them read novels from start to finish.

C.Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books?

D.If you have a favorite hobby, look for books about that activity.

E.They tell stories using facts—but that doesn’t mean they’re boring.

F.Read the passage and decide for yourself whether it seems knowledgeable.

G. Your local library is a great place to find books that you’ll love, and you don’t have to 

search all by yourself.

__________ some coins ,I think there are only 10 dollars left in my pocket.

A.  Rather than     B. Apart from   C. Instead of   D. In addition

The purpose of new technology is to make life easier, _ _____it more difficult.
  A not making     B not make    C not to make   D not make

Chaplin was an extraordinary performer who   61  (star) in and directed many outstanding comedies. Few people were bored   62  (watch) his moustache, his gestures or his entertaining reactions when chased by   63  (detective). Being drunk, sliding on a banana skin or whispering his own failures to nobody, he made us feel more content   64   our life without any verbal explanation. His particular sense of humor has astonished everybody throughout the world up to now.

In a small budget film, he played a badly-off person   65  (wear) worn-out shoes and   66 (mess) clothes. On one occasion, he   67  (trap) by a snowstorm in a vast mountainous area. He overcame many difficulties,   68   he was not fortunate enough. With all the porridge   69 (eat) up, he picked out a shoe and boiled it to eat. What he performed was a total failure. According to an actress, his acting was so   70  (convince)and amusing that everybody couldn’t help bursting into laughter.

   Outline programme for the State Visit of the President of The People’s Republic of China, Mr XiJinping, accompanied by Madame Peng Liyuan, 20 to 23 October 2015.

    MONDAY 19 OCTOBER

    The President of The People’s Republic of China will arrive privately in the UK on Monday evening, 19th October, at Heathrow Airport. They will be greeted by The Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting.

    TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER

    The Queen will formally welcome the President at the Royal Pavilion on Horse Guards Parade. The President will inspect the Guard of Honour. Following a private lunch at Buckingham Palace, given by The Queen, Her Majesty will invite the President to view an exhibition in the Picture Gallery of items from the Royal Collection relating to China. In the evening The Queen will give a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace for the President. Her Majesty and the President will both make speeches at the start of the banquet.

   WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER

   President Xi will meet with the Prime Minister, David Cameron, at No.10 Downing Street for a bilateral meeting. They will visit the UK-China Business Summit at Mansion House, which will focus on investment, infrastructure and innovation. Then, the President will visit Huawei Technologies, where he will receive presentations looking at Huawei’s 14 years in the UK, its innovation work with UK partners and the latest technology trends. In the evening, the President will attend a banquet at Guildhall given by the Lord Mayor and City of London Corporation. The Lord Mayor and the President will both make speeches at the end of the banquet.

  THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER

  The President will formally bid farewell to The Queen at Buckingham Palace in the morning. Afterwards, he will join a Confucius Institute conference. Later he will fly up to Manchester ahead of the final day of the State Visit.

  FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER

  In the morning, the President will visit the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester. Later he will visit the Manchester City Football Group. The Lord Chamberlain will bid farewell to President Xi. Their Excellencies will depart from Manchester Airport.

28. How many cities will President Xi visit in the UK according to the passage?

    A. 1.                 B. 2.                  C. 3.                        D. 4.

29. Which of the following is true about the activities that President Xi will attend?

   A. He will visit the football clubs in the city of Manchester.

   B. He will attend two formal Banquets at Buckingham Palace.

   C. He will attend a Confucius Institute conference in the city of Manchester.

   D. He will visit a UK-China Business Summit accompanied by the UK Prime

Minister.

30. We can learn from the passage that___________.

   A. speeches are usually given at the start of a Banquet

   B. The Queen will greet and see off President Xi at the Airport

   C. a welcome ceremony and farewell ceremony will be arranged by the UK

   D. Huawei Technologies has been cooperating with British for more than a decade

31. What kind of article does this passage belong to?

   A. A news report    B. A TV programme   C. A schedule   D. A news review

The BBC was founded in 1922, including radio and television services. It is based at Broadcasting House in London.

The BBC is controlled by some governors chosen by the government, but these people have freedom and the government can’t interfere（干扰）. That is, the BBC is supposed not to be the mouthpiece（代言人）of the government. It has to be as fair as possible in giving radio and television time to, for example, political parties and religious groups.

There is a kind of interesting service in British-rental services. Many people prefer to rent their television sets instead of buying them.

The rent for a black and white set is about 80 pence a week . The rent of a color set is more than twice that of a black and white set. If the sets go wrong, people can have them repaired free of charge or replaced immediately.

Everyone has to buy a yearly license, since there is no advertising on BBC radio or television. It is from the sale of licenses that the BBC gets most of its money. A license for a black and white set costs 8 pounds, and for a colour set 18 pounds a year.

   There are four specialized radio channels, which broadcast different kinds of programmes. Radio I is mainly pop music．Radio 2 deals with light music, sports and other programmes. Radio 3 broadcasts serious music, talks on serious subjects etc．News broadcasts are mainly given by Radio 4.

There are special programmes for Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and certain parts of England．It also broadcasts programmes about Britain—in many different languages as well as in English to all parts of the world．

25. The officials in charge of the BBC ________ .

A．must say what the government wants to say

B．should give more time to political parties than to religious groups

C．are elected by the citizens from all over the country

D．can decide things without the permission of the government

26.If he wants to watch TV at home, everyone ________ .

A．has to buy a television set of his own    B．must rent a TV set

C．has to buy a license once a year

D．can change his damaged TV set for a new one without payment

27. How does BBC get most of its money?

A．It gets money from all kinds of advertisements.

B．The BBC depends on the rent of TV sets.

C．The BBC gets money mainly by selling licenses and TV sets.

D．It gets its money mainly by selling licenses.

 Shortly after graduating from the university of Main and ________ a position in Benz Car Company, the former poor boy George Black was able to support his family.

   A. offering             B. offered                   C. being offered         D. having offered

Mark Twain, the famous American writer and a great master of humor, liked to play jokes on others. But once a joke was played on him. One day Mark Twain was invited to give a talk in a small town. At lunch he met a young man, one of his friends.

      The young man said that he had an uncle with him. He told Mark Twain that his uncle never laughed or smiled, and that nobody and nothing was able to make his uncle smile or laugh.

      "You bring your uncle to my talk this evening," said Mark Twain. "I'm sure I can make him laugh. "

That evening the young man and his uncle sat in the front. Mark Twain began to speak. He told several funny stories and made everyone in the room laugh. But the man never even smiled. Mark Twain told more funny stories, but the old man still kept quiet. Mark Twain continued to tell his funny stories. Finally he stopped. He was tired and quite disappointed.

     Some days later, Mark Twain told another friend what had happened." Oh," said his friend, "I know that man. He's been deaf for years. "

21.The writer wrote the passage mainly to _____.   

A. tell readers Mark Twain liked playing jokes

B. tell readers a joke played on Mark Twain

C. tell readers Mark Twain was a great writer

D. tell readers how to tell a funny story

22.One day Mark Twain met  _____ at lunch.

A. a friend                        B. his brother

C. his teacher                     D. a young girl

23.Mark Twain stopped finally because he was _____.

A. disappointed       B. sorry      C. ill        D. sleepy

24.Mark Twain couldn't make the old man laugh because ____ .

A. his jokes were not funny

B. the old man wasn't interested in the jokes

C. the old man could tell more funny jokes

D. the old man was deaf

We all know that we should use smart study strategies(策略) for learning. __36__ The tipsbelow come from scientific studies.

Reduce Your Cell Phone Use

It should come as no surprise that spending too much time on the cell phone can affect

your grades. __37__

Studies show that there is a relationship between cell phone use, anxiety, and student

performance. Increased time on the phone seems to be linked to increased feelings of anxiety,and that leads to lower student performance.__38__ Students who spend more time on phones, in other words, tend to be less active

—which also causes a build-up of stress and anxiety.

In fact, science also shows that students who take part in aerobic exercise( 有氧活动)benefit from better long-term memory. __39__ By reducing the anxiety in your life and getting better physical shape, you’ll free up your brain to learn and remember.

Use Music and Actions

The more active you become when it comes to studying, the more you will be able to

remember the information. __40__ And singing new vocabulary helps you recall more easily, according to one study. It’s certainly worth a try!

Another study shows that you can benefit by taking your class notes by hand instead of

using a keyboard to type your notes. The act of writing words out by hand enhances the comprehension of concepts.

A. If you’re studying foreign languages, it seems that singing is helpful.

B. But what is the science behind effective study strategies?

C. But the relationship between phones and grades is not simple.

D. Common sense tells us that students need to get enough sleep to perform well in school.

E. Another relationship has been noticed between increased time on cell phones and a decrease

in physical activity.

F. Short-term memory is the goal for truly learning from the material that you cover in class.

G. It’s just a good policy to limit time on cell phones and increase physical activity.

Body Language

Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all. It is said that our body movements communicate about 50% of what we really mean while words themselves only express 7%. So, while your mouth is closed, just what is your body saying.

Arms.____31_____ If you keep your arms to the sides of your body or behind your back, this suggests you are not afraid of taking on whatever comes your way. ____32______ If someone upsets you, just cross your arms to show you’re unhappy.

Head. When you want to appear confident, keep your head level. If you are monitor in class, you can take on this position when you want your words to be taken seriously. ____33_____

Legs. Your legs tend to move around a lot more than normal when you are nervous or telling lies. If you are at interviews, try to keep them still.

Posture. A good posture makes you feel better about yourself. _____34_____ This makes breathing more difficult, which in turn can make you feel nervous or uncomfortable.

Mouth. When you are thinking, you often purse (皱拢) your lips. You might also use this position to hold back all angry comment you don’t wish to show. ____35______

A.    How you hold your arms shows how open and receptive you are to people you meet.

B.  Sit straight, with your shoulders inwards.

C.    If you are pleased, you usually open your eyes wide and people can notice this.

D.    Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements, while quieter people keep them close to their bodies.

E.    Don’t say too much when you’re happy.

F.    However, it will probably still be noticed, and people will know you’re not pleased.

G.    However, to be friendly in listening or speaking, you must move your head a little to one side.

随着网络在人们生活中的广泛使用，在生日或其他重大节日时，越来越多的好友或家人喜欢通过发送电子贺卡来表达他们的祝愿。根据以下提示，简述使用电子贺卡的优点，并谈谈自己的看法。

1.       使用便捷，传递速度快，不受时空限制；

2.       形式多样，生动有趣；

3.       节约资源，利于环保。

文章应包括以上要点，可适当发挥，字数100左右。

参考词汇：电子贺卡：e-card (electronic card)

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The shopkeeper did not want to sell for    he thought was not enough.

A.where   B.how    C.what    D.which