--- Long time no seen. What are you up to these days?
--- I have been writing a research report. That was _______ easy.
A. nothing but B. anything but C. all but D. everything but
They do have a different to the problem of overpopulation．
A．solution B．opinion
C．decision D．conclusion
随着网络的普及和生活各方面压力的增大,很多人喜欢通过网络与人交流,而忽略了面对面的沟通.其实,培养与人沟通的能力是非常重要的.最近,你校即将举办一次以Good communication is very important为题的英语征文比赛,请你根据以下提示写一篇英语短文参加此次比赛.内容包括:
1.有效沟通的重要性;
2.如何有效地与人沟通.
注意:1.词数:100词左右;
2. 开头已经给出,但不计入总词数.
Good communication is very important
Nowadays communication is becoming more and more important . ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
It was the first day of school. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a little old lady smiling at me.
She said. “Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I’m eighty—seven years old. Can I give you a hug?”
I laughed, enthusiastically responding, “of course!” And she gave me a giant squeeze. “Why are you in college at such an age?” I asked.
“I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, have children, and then retire and travel.”
“No, seriously.”
“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!”
We became instant friends. Over the course of the year, Rose made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she took great delight in the attention given to her from the other students, she was living it up. At the end of the term we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet (宴会) and I’ll never forget what she taught us.
As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her note card on the floor. A little embarrassed, she simply said, “I’m sorry. This whiskey (威士忌酒) is killing me! I’ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know. ”As we laughed, she cleared her throat and began: “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You have got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and don’t even know it! There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive tiling, you will turn twenty years old. Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what they did, but rather for things they did not do.”
At the year’s end Rose finished the college degree. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral to honor the wonderful woman!
30. while meeting Rose at college for the first time, the author was curious about .
A. her age B. her dream C. her life D. her motivation
31. In Rose’s opinion, one can learn to grow up by .
A. getting new ideas B. making mistakes
C. gaining new knowledge every day D. finding chances of doing productive things
32. The story of Rose mainly tells readers that .
A. it is never too late to change your life
B. it is good for old people to have friendship
C. it is never too late to be all you can possibly be
D. it is very important to be healthy when people are old
“Languages are important,” “I know they’re hard but don’t give up,” “They’ll help you in life”.
I was told these words of encouragement over and over again, I would always roll my eyes, ignore them and continue to stress over the past and future tense and any numbers over 20.
I have studied languages from a young age. I began learning Greek aged 10. when my family and I moved there for two years. At first it was difficult and I had no idea whether I would be able to learn the language and use it productively, but eventually it started to make sense.
Slowly, very slowly, I started to get an immense (巨大的) sense of pride from using words and phrases I had learnt, overhearing (偷听) conversations and (almost) understanding everything that was said.
Eight years later I started university back in England, where I met one of my best friends. Guess how we became best friends? She spoke Greek as a second language, I spoke Greek as a second language, that was our conversation starter. We went for coffee and from that moment we were inseparable. I was always told I would meet people through languages and it would open up doors for me, and that was one of the first moments where I believed it. Sometimes it comes down to something small like that, to make you realise what you’re doing is 100 percent worth it.
I was encouraged by my family to continue on the language path since I started learning at the age of 10, so I took up German and it was really challenging. There were a lot of times I thought I was going to give up, but I am so glad I didn’t; when I was 18, I didn’t get into the university I wanted, or get to study the course I wanted, I had no idea what I was going to do. I changed my plan and applied to go to the University of Manchester instead, to study Spanish. I had never studied Spanish before; they saw that I had studied Greek and German and offered me a place! Now I am in Spain for a year having an amazing time and enjoying the sunshine, working as an English language assistant in a lovely little primary school.
It was a wonderful chain of events; if I had ignored everybody who encouraged me to study languages, gave up when it was hard and didn’t practice, I would not be doing what I am doing right now, and ray life would be totally different. I’m glad I listened.
My advice: it’s true, languages arc important, immerse (使沉浸于) yourself in them, work hard and enjoy the benefits (because there are a lot!).
33. When offered tips on learning languages, the author •
A. kept them in mind carefully
B. didn’t pay any attention to them
C. tried to test whether they were true or not
D. would react with a huge sense of pride.
34. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the author?
A. She started learning Greek because of her strong interest in it.
B. She fell in love with the Greek language as she slowly mastered it.
C. She dreamt of learning languages at the University of Manchester.
D. She met her best friend in her Spanish language class.
35. What is the article mainly about?
A. The most effective way to learn a second language.
B. The difficulties the author once had in learning languages.
C. The importance and advantages of learning a second language.
D. The author’s language learning experiences and how she benefited from them.
Two ___________ died in the fire.
A. scores of people B. score of people
C. scores of peoples D. score of peoples
Night after night, she came to tuck（掖被子） me in, even long after my childhood years. She’d 36 down, push my long hair out of the way, and then kiss my forehead. I don’t remember when it first started making me angry—the 37 that her hands pushed my hair. Finally, one night, I shouted at her, “Don’t do that any more—your hands are too 38 !”She didn’t say anything in 39 . But never again did my mother close out my day with that familiar expression of her love. Lying awake long afterward, my words 40 me, but I didn’t tell her I was sorry.
Well, years have passed. Mom is in her mid-seventies, and her hands I once thought to be so rough are 41 doing things for my family and me. She’s been our doctor, and always had a way of calming a girl’s stomachache or a boy’s hurt knee. She 42 the best fried chicken in the world.
Now, my own children are grown and gone. Mom no longer has Dad. And on special days, I have got into the habit of drawing the next door to 43 the night with her. So it was late one Thanksgiving Eve, as I fell into sleep in the bedroom, a familiar hand hesitantly run 44 my face to brush the hair from my forehead. Then a kiss，ever so gently， 45 my brow (额头)． ever so gently. Catching Mom’s hand in mine, I blurted out(脱口而出) how 46 I was for that night. I thought she’d remember it as I did. 47 Mom didn’t know what I was talking about. She had forgotten it and forgiven me long ago. That night, I fell asleep with a new appreciation for my gentle mother and her caring hands. And the guilt I had carried around for so long was nowhere to be found.
36. A. go B. sit C. bring D. bend
37. A. time B. method C. way D. position
38. A. dirty B. rough C. smelly D. smooth
39. A. reply B. turn C. time D. bed
40. A. destroyed B. frightened C. troubled D. comforted
41. A. still B. yet C. even D. usually
42. A. buys B. cooks C. tastes D. raises
43. A. talk B. stay C. play D. spend
44. A. across B. through C. beyond D. against
45. A. felt B. touched C. kissed D. brushed
46. A. painful B. sad C. sorry D. worried
47. A. At the same time B. Therefore C. On the other hand D. But
I was in a strange city and I didn't know the city at all and what’s more，I could not speak a word of the language. After having spent my first day in the town-centre，I decided to lose my way on my second day, since I believed that this was the simplest way of getting to know the strange city.
I got on the first bus that passed, rode on it for several stops then got it off and walked on. The first two hours passed pleasantly enough. Then I decided to turn back to my hotel for lunch. After walking about for some time, I decided I had better ask the way. The trouble was that the only word I knew of the language was the name of the street in which I lived and even then I pronounced it badly.
I stopped to ask a friendly-looking newspaper-seller. He smiled and handed me a paper. I shook my head and repeated the name of the street and he put the paper into my hands. I had to give him some money and went on my way. The next person I asked was a policeman. The policeman listened to me carefully, smiled and gently took me by the arm. There was a strange look in his eyes as he pointed left and right and left again. I thanked him politely and began walking in the direction he pointed.
About an hour passed and I noticed that the houses were getting fewer and fewer and green fields were appearing on either side of me. I had come all the way into the countryside.
The only thing left for me to do was to find the nearest railway station,
5. The writer believed that if you wanted to get to know a strange city .
A. you should go everywhere on foot B. you should get lost
C. you should ask people the way D.you should have a map
6. The newspaper-seller ________
A. could understand what he said B.didn't want to take the money
C. laughed at him D. didn't know what he said
7 The writer's real trouble was that .
A. he couldn't speak the language B. he followed the policeman's direction
C. he took the wrong bus D. he left the town-centre
8. The policeman .
A. didn't help him B. pointed at him
C. didn't understand what he really meant D. didn’t know the way
It had been a difficult move. I’d left my family and friends in Indiana, the beloved state where I’d lived most of my life. My new home in Florida was thousands of miles away from anything I knew. It was hot—all the time. Jobs were hard to come by, but I was up for almost any challenge.
At last, I taught in a special school where students have severe learning and behavioral difficulties.
Another teacher and I had spent weeks teaching the children appropriate behavior for public outings. Unexpectedly, only a few students, including Kyle, had not earned the privilege（特权） of going. He was determined to make his disappointment known.
In the corridor(走廊) between classrooms, he began screaming, cursing, spitting, and swinging at anything within striking distance. Once his outburst（愤怒） died down, he did what he’d done when he was angry at all his other schools, at home, even once at a juvenile detention(拘留)center. He ran.
People watched in disbelief as Kyle dashed straight into the heavy morning traffic in front of the school.
I heard someone shout, “Call the police!”
But I ran after him.
Kyle was at least a foot taller than me. And he was fast. His older brothers were track stars at the nearby high school. But I could run long distances without tiring. I would at least be able to keep him in my sight and know he was alive.
After several blocks of running directly into oncoming traffic, Kyle slowed his pace.
He took a sharp left. Standing next to a trash bin, Kyle bent over with his hands on his knees. I must have looked ridiculous. But his was not a look of fear. I saw his body relax. He did not attempt to run again. Kyle stood still and watched me approach. I had no idea what I was going to say or do, but I kept walking closer.
He opened his mouth to speak when a police car pulled up, abruptly filling the space between Kyle and me. The school principal and an officer got out. They spoke calmly to Kyle, who willingly climbed into the back of the vehicle. I couldn’t hear what was said, but I didn’t take my eyes off Kyle’s face, even as they drove away.
I couldn’t help but feel that I had failed him, that I should have done or said more, that I should have fixed the situation.
I shared my feelings with a speech therapist who was familiar with Kyle’s history. “No one ever ran after him before, Rachel,” she said. “No one. They just let him go.”
Things changed the day he ran and I ran after him, even though I didn’t have the right words, even though I wasn’t able to save him from the mess he was in. It was the day I didn’t throw my hands in the air and decide he was too fast, a waste of time and effort , a lost cause. It was the day my mere presence was enough to make a profound difference.
63. From the passage we know that _____.
A. the author left her family to Florida because jobs were hard to come by in Indiana
B. students were allowed to go out after they passed some specific tests
C. the author worked in a school where students were excellent
D. no teacher had ever run after Kyle before except the author
64. Which of the following description about Kyle is not true?
A. He had some behavioral difficulties and once moved from one detention to another.
B. He used to run out to let out his anger when he was in school, home or juvenile detention.
C. Different from his brothers, he learned in a special school while not a normal high school.
D. He was moved by his teacher who treated him with more patience and understanding.
65. Which is the correct order of the trace?
①He burst out when he knew he couldn’t go out.
②I decided to run after him.
③Kyle stopped beside a trash bin. ④A police car came and Kyle left with it.
⑤He rushed into the heavy morning traffic. ⑥Kyle slowed his pace.
⑦I walked toward Kyle.
A. ①⑤②⑥③⑦④ B. ①⑤②④⑥⑦③
C. ⑤④②⑥③⑦① D. ①②⑥⑦③④⑤
66. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Kyle, a Boy with Learning and Behavior Difficulties.
B. The Teacher Who Ran.
C. A School with Special Students.
D. A Terrible Conflict.（冲突）
Driving Offence Points System
What is Driving Offence Points System?
After the introduction of this system, certain traffic offences will earn the driver points besides other punishment. If a driver makes any of these offences, the points will be recorded. When the driver gets a certain number of points, he will be forbidden to drive for a certain amount of time.
What are the purposes of this system?
This is a system designed to make road much safer. It can improve standards of driving and reduce the accident rates.
Which traffic offences will result in Driving Offence Points?
Of course, not all traffic offences are covered by this system. Only those that have direct effect on road safety are included. There are altogether fourteen items.
Code Offence Points
1. Causing death by dangerous driving 10’
2. Dangerous driving 10’
3. Careless driving 5’
4. Driving after drinking or taking drugs 10’
5. Driving over speed limit by more than15 km/hour 3’
6. Driving in a motor race on the road 10’
7. Failing to stop after an accident 3’
8. Failing to give information after an accident 3’
9. Failing to report an accident 3’
10. Failing to obey directions of police officers 3’
11. Crossing double white lines 3’
12. Failing to obey traffic signals 3’
13. Failing to give way to walkers at a crosswalk. Failing to stop for people walking 3’
14. Failing to stop at school crossing 3’
What will happen if you have got up to 10 points?
If you have got 10 points or above, but still less than 15 points, you will receive a warning letter from the Transport Department. This letter will tell your record of Driving Offence Points and remind you of the result of getting more points. It is hoped that this warning will change your driving behavior for the better.
What will happen if you have got 15 points?
If you have got 15 points or more within two years, a court will take away your driving license. The first time you are found guilty you will not be able to drive for three months, but if you are caught a second time you will not be able to drive for six months.
59. The underlined word “Offence” (Paragraph 1 ) refers to ______.
A. a driving habit B. an official of road safety
C. bad behavior in the office D. an action against the traffic law
60. The Driving Offence Points _________.
A. is a system that helps to improve the driving standards
B. are points earned because of dangerous driving
C. shows traffic offences of different kinds
D. is a guide dealing with traffic offences
61. What will happen to you if you have got 13 points?
A. You will be punished for the points.
B. Your driving license will be taken away.
C. Your record will be sent to the Transport Department.
D. You will get a warning letter from the Transport Department.
The article in The Times gives us a real ______ into the causes of the present economic crisis.
A. enquiry B. admission C. insight D. division
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Last summer I take a parttime job in the International Camp for children. I have told one more worker will be needed in this year and I think you are fit for it. How about join us？The camp is at the foot of a small hill closed to a river. It is such beautiful a place! We can hear birds singing happy all around. Everybody sleeps in tents, that is very exciting. We usually work only five hours a day, so we will have plenty of spare time to visit the area and have fun. I am sure it will be a unforgettable experience. If you have interests in it, write to me soon.
Yours，
Mary
I had worried myself sick over Simon’s mother coming to see me. I was a new 41 , and I gave an honest account of the students’ work. In Simon’s case, the grades were awfully low. He couldn’t read his own handwriting. 42 he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His work in no way reflected his 43 .
So when Simon’s mother entered the room, my palms(手掌心) were sweating. I was completely 44 for her kisses on both my cheeks. “I came to thank you,” she said, surprising me beyond speech. 45 me, Simon had become a different person. He talked of how he 46 me, he had begun to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he had 47 spent an afternoon at a friend’s house. She wanted to tell me how grateful she was for the 48 I had nurtured(培养) in her son. She kissed me again and left.
I sat, stunned (惊呆), for about half an hour, 49 what had just happened. How did I make such a life-changing difference to that boy without 50 knowing it? What I finally came to 51 was one day, several months before, when some students were 52 reports in the front of the class, Jeanne spoke 53 , and to encourage her to raise her voice, I had said, “Speak up. Simon’s the expert on this. He is the 54 one you have to convince, and he can’t hear you in the 55 of the room.” That was it. From that day on, Simon had sat up straighter, paid more attention, 56 more, and became happy. And it was all because he 57 to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed 58 was the one who took the last seat that day.
It taught me the most 59 lesson over the years of my teaching career, and I’m thankful that it came 60 and positively. A small kindness can indeed make a difference.
41. A. cleaner B. reporter C. monitor D. teacher
42. A. Or B. And C. But D. So
43. A. courage B. abilities C. feelings D. dream
44. A. desperate B. responsible C. unprepared D. unsuitable
45. A. Because of B. In spite of C. Apart from D. As for
46. A. loved B. envied C. pleased D. criticized
47. A. gradually B. constantly C. recently D. obviously
48. A. self-respect B. self-doubt C. self-pity D. self-defence
49. A. imagining B. observing C. wondering D. regretting
50. A. also B. even C. always D. still
51. A. expect B. remember C. believe D. accept
52. A. writing B. reviewing C. editing D. giving
53. A. quietly B. repeatedly C. quickly D. firmly
54. A. lucky B. lonely C. only D. likely
55. A. entrance B. middle C. front D. back
56. A. slept B. smiled C. shouted D. quarreled
57. A. intended B. pretended C. refused D. happened
58. A. change B. praise C. thanks D. visits
59. A. difficult B. painful C. valuable D. enjoyable
60. A. early B. slowly C. frequently D. occasionally
Whenever we do something wrong, Jesus Christ sees it．He loves us and doesn’t say it．Perhaps he’s wondering how long we’ll keep our mind suffering．A little boy named Johnny was visiting his grandparents on their farm and he was given a slingshot(弹弓) to play with out in the woods．He 1 for some time but he could never hit the target he had set for himself．Getting a little 2 , he walked back to the farmhouse for dinner．As he was _ 3 back, he saw Grandpa’s pet duck．Just out of 4 , he let the slingshot fly , hitting it in the head ,and killed it．In a panic, he 5 the dead duck in the woodpile, only to see his sister Sally 6 be watching him．Sally had seen all this, but she said _ 7_ ．After lunch that day Grandma said, “Sally, it’s your turn to wash the dishes.” But Sally said, “Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen.” And then she spoke _ 8 to him, “Remember the duck？” So Johnny did the dishes．Later that day, Grandpa asked if 9 wanted to go fishing, but Grandma said, “I’m sorry but I need Sally to help me make supper.” But Sally just smiled and said, “Well, that’s all right because Johnny told me he was too 10 to help you．And she whispered again, “Remember the duck?” So Sally went fishing and Johnny 11 to help make supper．After several days of doing both his 12 and Sally’s, Johnny finally couldn’t 13. it any longer．He came to his Grandma and told her that he had killed the duck .Grandma smiled and gave him a big __14 ．“Sweetheart, I know．You see, I was watering the flowers at the window 15 I saw you shoot my duck with the slingshot, and I saw the whole thing．But because I love you, I 16 you．I was just wondering how long you would let Sally 17 _ of you.”
In reality, no matter how 18 __ or how uncomfortable it is to admit our wrongdoing, we should always choose to 19 it and work it through instead of running away from it．Hard as it is, it 20 us and makes us who we are.
1．A．promoted B．exercised C．practiced D．consumed
2．A．delighted B．upset C．amazed D．scared
3．A．running B．rushing C．heading D．leaving
4．A．sympathy B．pride C．impulse D．politeness
5．A．hung B．presented C．protected D．hid
6．A．should B．shall C．must D．might
7．A．nothing B．everything C．something D．anything
8．A．loudly B．softly C．guiltily D．innocently
9．A．Sally B．Johnny C．the children D．Grandma
10．A．reluctant B．willing C．curious D．cautious
11．A．kept up B．held back C．left behind D．stayed behind
12．A．chores B．homework C．games D．sports
13．A．accept B．stand C．withdraw D．allow
14．A．hug B．blow C．reward D．award
15．A．whereas B．as C．while D．when
16．A．appreciate B．admire C．forgive D．force
17．A．put the blame B．make friends C．put pressure D．make a slave
18．A．doubtful B．grateful C．harmful D．painful
19．A．reject B．control C．face D．witness
20．A．develops B．shapes C．ruins D．prepares
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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。
I traveled to Paris in last winter. After taking pictures of the Eiffel Tower, I can’t wait to get to the tour bus because it was rather colder. Just then, a lovely souvenir shop attracted my attention. We went in and started a conversation with the shopkeeper. His business was not so good since few tourist would spend time looking for souvenirs in so cold weather. Having chatted for a while, he insisted on give me a key holder as gift. I thanked him and we took a photo together. I said I would show him the photo whether I had a chance to come again. And he said, pretending to be seriously, “I’ll be here waiting for you for 15 years.”
I remember arriving at my college accommodation for the first time. I 71 my things, and then sat on the bed and burst into tears.
This 72 for a year. The lectures and exams were both 73 with sorrow. I had a terrible feeling that I must be doing something 74 since everyone else seemed to be happy.
It was my mum who finally gave me the 75 to leave. I was home for the weekend and we were talking about how much 76 I was putting on myself. Finally she 77 said, "How about just not going back on Monday?" At the time, I didn't think of this as 78 . It felt like falling back into a deep 79 without a ladder.
It was hard to climb out. My depression(沮丧) was far more 80 than anyone had ever thought. But I know now that my decision to leave school wasn't about 81 . It was about stepping back from the 82 that wasn’t right for me. And it was about moving forward by 83 past depression.
I can' t say enough about how 84 stepping back was for me. After I left university, I was 85 to move forward. I 86 my own company. Almost five 87 years have passed and my little company is doing well. 88 , now I find myself with another 89 to expand or to stay small for another year. I may step back 90 , but then I will move forward.
71. A. bought B. unpacked C. saw D. considered
72. A. worked out B. took up C. went on D. turned over
73. A. filled B. concerned C. covered D. connected
74. A. reasonable B. proper C. honest D. wrong
75. A. courage B. schedule C. honor D. chance
76. A. trust B. pressure C. confidence D. balance
77. A. equally B. nearly C. simply D. privately
78. A. turning down. B. moving forward C. bringing up D. going by
79. A. sleep B. cut C. breath D. hole
80. A. anxious B. difficult C. serious D. boring
81. A. giving in B. giving away C. giving out D. giving off
82. A: relationship B. education C. progress D. position
83. A. expecting B. following C. adapting D. pushing
84. A. useless B. convenient C. valuable D. interesting
85. A. ready B. worried C. confused D. afraid
86. A. turned up B. opened up C. put up D. set up
87. A. disappointing B. successful C. uncertain D. doubtful
88. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Besides D. However
89. A. choice B. dream C. possibility D. order
90. A. at once B. at most C. at first D. at least
It was the day after Halloween when my grandmother was admitted to the hospital with the worst headache she’d ever had. While posing in our costumes the night before, we knew something was wrong, just not how wrong.
Grandma’s house was the central gathering place of my family. Sunday lunches, birthday dinners, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas — all were our traditions, with her as hostess. While my parents were busy running their small business, there were many nights when Grandma fed me and put me to bed in her spare room, until they came to get me. I spent my summers at Grandma’s and I went everywhere with her. I couldn’t imagine a time when she wouldn’t be around me.
Then November 1,1991 began her month-long stay in the hospital—she suffered from a rare infection (感染)called nocardia asteroides. After being born in the year of the Great Depression, living through World War II, raising three kids, and being widowed at the age of 48, Grandma never expected to live into her seventies. The infection in her brain seemed to confirm that she wasn’t long for this world. But that’s not the end of her story. A team of doctors successfully removed the abscess(脓肿), and Grandma even made it into a local medical journal. Her doctor called her “the brain lady”.
Grandma celebrated her 85th birthday in March this year. In the almost 23 years since her recovery, she’s seen two of her four grandchildren get married and welcomed three great-grandsons. Although they damage something in her house, she loves it when my two boys come over. And while I know they make her day, seeing her love blossom for another generation makes my day too. Happy Grandparents’ Day to my amazing grandmother!
21. When celebrating Halloween, the author’s family _______.
A. knew Grandma would appear in a local medical journal
B. found that something was wrong with the costumes
C. didn’t realize that Grandma was feeling unwell
D. didn’t know how serious Grandma’s illness was
22. What is the tradition of the author’s family?
A. Running small businesses. B. Spending summers at Grandma’s.
C. Making Grandma hostess anywhere. D. Gathering at Grandma’s at special events.
23. When did Grandma have the operation to remove the abscess?
A. At the age of 60. B. When she was about 62.
C. Before November 1, 1991. D. After this year’s Halloween.
24. The author wrote this text _____.
A. in honor of Grandma B. to promote Grandparents’ Day
C. to stress the importance of health D. in celebration of Grandma’s recovery
With the college entrance examination approaching, quite a few students are suffering
mental problems, such as worrying about making progress in their studies. It does great harm to their studies and health. What can we do to help them?
内容要点: 1. 同意并表示担忧；
2. 考前心理焦虑的表现；
3. 提出合理的建议。
注意： 1.可适当发挥，以使行文连贯;
2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数;
3. 词数100左右。
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假定你是李华，一位热衷中国文化的美国朋友James来信想了解你最近参加的一次校园“诗词大会”(Poetry Conference)活动。请用英文给他写一封回信，内容包括：
活动目的 （走进中国诗词，感受传统文化……）
活动内容 （诗歌诵读、古诗词欣赏……）
活动体验 （……）
注意：
词数80左右；
可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Luke didn’t know what to do. He wanted to yell at Kyle, his 36 , because Kyle continued to 37 with his mom, Jane. She didn’t 38 very much from him. She tried to get it into his head that she didn’t have the 39 for his college education. Not a cent could be expected! 40 studying harder, Kyle spent hour after hour playing video games. At the last minute he began to study for school 41 , and stayed up all night cramming (强记硬背) for them. When Jane tried to 42 him to earn good grades to get a 43 , he would turn a deaf ear to her. He said it was her 44 to take care for him financially 45 he graduated from college.
“Where did he get that 46 ” Luke asked. “You’ve 47 him for 10 years all by yourself. You don’t 48 him a thing. When I was in the eleventh grade, my father made 49 a rule that upon my graduation from high school, I was expected to leave home. 50 Kyle thinks you have to 51 his way through college!”
Jane would forbid Luke to talk to Kyle. “He says you’re not his father, so why should he have to listen to you? ”
“Well, his father’s dead, but I’m 52 to try to help him.” Luke said.
“I agree, but it 53 time to get him to accept you in his heart, close to the 54 of his own father.”
“Yes. After all, we should have confidence in him and 55 !” Luke responded.
36. A. cousin B. stepbrother C. nephew D. stepson
37. A. discuss B. meet C. argue D. deal
38. A. aim B. demand C. stress D. guarantee
39. A. need B. money C. hope D. time
40. A. Instead of B. In addition to C. In spite of D. Along with
41. A. rules B. tests C. championships D. admissions
42 .A. inform B. warn C. promise D. remind
43. A. scholarship B. diploma C. reward D. job
44. A. honor B. right C. commitment D. responsibility
45. A. since B. when C. until D. after
46. A. principle B. persuasion C. saying D. idea
47. A. adopted B. raised C. educated D. sponsored
48. A. owe B. ask C. lend D. offer
49. A. it B. that C. him D. itself
50. A. So B. Yet C. Still D. Because
51. A. make B. force C. pay D. fight
52. A. around B. out C. away D. off
53. A. consumes B. costs C. takes D. spends
54. A. heart B. place C. duty D. life
55. A. himself B. ourselves C. myself D. yourselves
