---So you gave Mary your dictionary?
---_______．She said she’d return it to me when she could afford her own.
A． You bet B． My pleasure
C． No doubt D． Not exactly
Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer.
___36___ Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Others burst with anger, and scream and yell. But other people keep their anger inside. They can not or will not express it. This is called repressing anger.
For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a person’s health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones (荷尔蒙). They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc. ___37___
Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.
__38___ They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “___39___ Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.”
Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry. ___40___
A. In general the person feels excited and ready to act
B. They said that laughter is much healthier than anger.
C. Expressing anger violently is more harmful than repressing it
D. Anger may cause you a cancer.
E. Do not express your anger while angry.
F. Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time.
G. Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger.
Though there are about 400 languages from all over the world that are in danger of disappearing completely, Zoque Ayapaneco, a native Mexican language is considered the most likely to become extinct, because the only two people in the world that speak it fluently do not talk to each other!
And, it's not because they live in different countries, states or even villages. In fact, Manuel Segovia and Isidro Velazquez, both in their 70s, live within 500 yards of each other, in the village of Ayapa in the Southern Mexican State of Tabasco. They, however, refuse to communicate because they simply don't have much in common. Segovia is apparently a little flank in nature while Velazquez is described as shy.
Segovia was at least able to talk in Zoque Ayapanece with his brother until he passed away about 12 years ago, and still manages to practice it with his family, especially his son Manuel, who for the last five years has been trying to learn it and hopes to become fluent enough to teach it to the next generation. Velazquez on the other hand, has not been heard speaking in the language with anybody.
The two men say the language used to be widely spoken in the village, but the younger generation shunned it for fear of being laughed at, and it therefore began to die a slow death, as the elders passed away.
Unless the two men get their acts together, the only way to hear the language will be to either listen to Manuel's not-so-fluent statement or see them talk in a documentary entitled “Lengua Muerta” (Dead Language) that is being filmed to capture Zoque Ayapaneco and 364 other native Mexican languages that are in a similar state.
We sure hope Segovia and Velazquez soon find something common to talk about. Maybe the fact is that the language is dying and that they should start encouraging and teaching the next generation together.
4. The reason why Segovia and Velazquez don't talk to each other is that ________.
A. they both are too shy B. they live in different villages
C. they are too familiar to talk D. they have no similarity in their character
5. What do we know about Zoque Ayapaneco?
A. It was widely used twelve years ago.
B. It will be dying out if no effective measures are taken.
C. It will be popular in Mexico in the near future.
D. It is a Southern American language.
6. The underlined word “shunned” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”.
A. favored B. identified C. were unwilling to learn D. protected
7. From the passage, we can conclude that________.
A. altogether 365 languages are becoming extinct in the world.
B. Segovia and Velazquez will communicate with each other soon
C. the government cares a lot about the protection of Zoque Ayapaneco
D. we can hear the language from Manuel or documentary “ Lengua Muerta”
8. What's the main idea of the passage?
A. World's endangered languages are being filmed.
B. Villagers are trying to protect their old language.
C. An endangered language is spoken by only two people.
D. There are a lot of languages in Mexico.
It has always been said that women are not good drivers, because they simply don’t have very good driving ability. On the other hand, most car accidents happen to men; very few happen to women.
From this, we can see that women are much more careful while driving. Another very interesting fact that we should point out is that in the past, women preferred to let their husbands be the only driver in the family rather than have a driving license. Somehow they were prevented from making this step in their lives, but nowadays there are many women that want to pass their driving tests from an early age.
However, we have to admit that men are more skillful drivers than women, but this does not mean that a woman cannot become a good driver by accumulating(积累) experience. So more and more teenagers and women around the age of thirty now want to pass their driving tests. While taking their driving lessons, they also have a number of special lessons with their parents or somebody in the family that has a driving license, this is just to improve their driving abilities and help them to pass the tests more easily.
To conclude, we can say that women are not such bad drivers. They just need more experience than men in order to be able to drive well. And on the other hand, there are a number of women that show better driving skills than the men around them.
1. Compared with the past, nowadays many women ______.
A. have more accidents while driving B. prefer to have a driving license
C. are somehow prevented from driving D. are the only driver in the family
2. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Teenage girls cannot take driving tests.
B. Men didn’t allow women to drive in the past.
C. Women can easily pass their tests by taking driving lessons.
D. With enough experience, women can become good drivers.
3. The passage mainly talks about ______.
A. why men are better drivers than women B. men and their driving ability
C. women and their driving ability D. why more women like to have a driving license
In dealing with pubic relations, one should try to prevent the _______in personality.
A. contact B. contrast C. connection D. conflict
This college allows students to develop their own interests, to ______ extent they wished．
A．whoever B．whatever C．however D.whenever
The Greens bought a new house but____ will need a lot of work before they can move in.
A. they B. it C. one D. which
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改短文，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。
I still remember the first day I come to this new school. Everything was new to me, what made me realize I was no longer a small child. I had to depend on me. Luckily, I made several good friend. Their interests were similar with mine. I had great English teacher, Maggie. She let me know the important of English. So I decided to learn English hardly. Although it was very difficult at first, but with the help of my teacher, I made rapidly progress. Just as the old saying goes, “Where there is a will, there is a way.”
Chester City Library offers a range of Library Special Needs Services to people who don’t have access to our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Chester City, we’ll provide a wide range of library services and resources including:
● Large printed and ordinary printed books24
● Talking books on tape and CDR
● DVDs and music CDsb
● Magazinesc
● Reference and information requests1
Home delivery serviceJ
Let us know what you like to read and we will choose the resources for you. Our staff will deliver the resources to your home for free. We also provide a service where we can choose the resources for you or someone instead of you choose the things from the library. You can also choose the resources you need personally.w
Talking books and captioned videosJ
The library can provide talking books for people who are unable to use printed books because of eye diseases. You don’t have to miss out on reading any more when you can borrow talking books from the library. If you have limited hearing which prevents you from enjoying movies, we can provide captioned videos for you at no charge.w
Languages besides Englisho
We can provide books in a range of languages besides English. If possible, we will request these items from the State Library of NSW, Australia.2
How to join?C
Contact the Library Special Needs Coordinator to register or discuss if you are eligible（合适的）for any of the services we provide ─ Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am ─ 5pm on 4297 2522 for more information.f
1．Library Special Needs Services are meant for_____.7
A. those who are fond of readingg
B. people living in Chester City with an illness or disabilitym
C. only those who have walking disabilitiesW
D. those who can’t get medical help in Chester City2
2．What can we learn from the passage?8
A. Few entertaining resources are offered here.e
B. People with limited hearing have to pay for captioned videos.A
C. Books with different languages are available./
D. People have to choose what they need by themselves.A
3．To get home delivery service, you must_______.=
A. only choose printed books.=
B. have others choose the resources for you.
C. pay the library ahead of time.
D. register ahead of time.
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仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I get on well with my deskmate. He admire my fluent English and I usually feel encouraging by his positive comments. One day, while learning the word “overweight” in class, we are asked to make a sentence with it. I volunteered to do it by saying “my deskmate is overweight boy whose clothes never fit him.” Hearing of this, the whole class burst into laughters and my deskmate’s face turned red. He was very upset but wouldn’t talk to me after class. My mindless words must have hurt him deep. It was not until then that he realized words could be powerful, both positively and negatively. However, we should avoid hurting others when we speak.
I live in Hollywood. You may think people in such an attractive, fun—filled place are happier than others. If so, you have some mistaken ideas about the nature of happiness.
Many intelligent people still equate happiness with fun. The troth is that fun and happiness have little or nothing in common. Fun is what we experience during an act. Happiness is what we experience after an act. It is a deeper, more long—lasting emotion. Going to an amusement park or ball game, watching a movie or television, are fun activities that help us relax, temporarily forget our problems and maybe even laugh. But they do not bring happiness, because their positive effects end when the fun ends.
I have often thought that if Hollywood stars have a role to play, it is to teach us that happiness has nothing to do with fun. These rich, beautiful individuals have constant access to exciting parties, fancy cars, expensive homes, everything that spells “happiness”. But in memoir（回忆录）after memoir, celebrities reveal the unhappiness hidden beneath all their fun: depression, alcoholism, drag addiction, broken marriages, troubled children, and long—time loneliness. The way people hold on to the belief that a fun—filled, pain—free life equates happiness actually decreases their chances of ever attaining real happiness. If fun and pleasure are equated with happiness, then pain must be equated with unhappiness. But, in fact, the opposite is tree: More times than not, things that lead to happiness involve some pain.
As a result, many people avoid the very efforts that are the source of tree happiness. They fear the pain inevitably brought by such things as marriage, raising children, professional achievement, religious commitment, charitable work and self—improvement.
24. According to the passage, “fun activities” ________.
A. are the things we do before we find happiness
B. may help us relax and forget our problems sometimes
C. will lead us to the tree happiness
D. could provide long—last positive effects
25. In the author’s opinion, those Hollywood stars ________.
A. possess happiness because they are rich and famous
B. experience almost all kinds of happy things
C. tell us happiness isn’t equal to fun using their own stories
D. have to suffer a lot before they become successful
26. It is difficult for people to find real happiness because ________.
A. they believe happiness is the fun life without pain
B. they find pain equals unhappiness
C. they fear to lose what they already have in life
D. they are afraid all their efforts were in vain
27. The main purpose of the text is to ________.
A. describe the difference between happiness and fun
B. show the true meaning of happiness
C. encourage people to pursue fun activities
D. advise people to find their real life
I love it when weeks start out regularly, and then suddenly get interrupted with something unexpected.
After 19 hours of somewhat 41 travel and 15 episodes（一集）of Homeland - not the best show to 42 on your way to the Middle East, by the way, I arrived in Dubai, and headed 43 for customs. The scary-looking man sitting behind the security camera screen 44 at me, then back at the screen, and then back at me, and said, “Do you have a drug 45 ?’’
" Sorry? "
" Is the needle in your bag used for this 46 --- drug injection?"
That was 47my heart rate rose to a near-death level. I thought to myself, “Oh. Someone must have 48 something in my bag, and I am going to get 49 , and taken off to be in prison for the rest of my life, never to be 50 with my family ever again. "
Scary Dude opened my bag, pulled the “needle” out, and to my 51, It was my EpiPen, and not something 52 for the use of crack, or heroin, or whatever drugs you use with needles.
I 53, “oh! That's my EpiPen. You know, so I don't lose my 54if I get stung by a bee. "
" Bee?" he questioned in 55 . " Wait, are you in the army?"
"Army? Are you56 ? Do you think they would let someone like me in the army?" Pointing to my fat parts.
57 , my Oscar award winning charade(做戏) skills 58 , and he got it, or perhaps he just got 59 of me talking nonstop, and let me pass through to get rid of me. Anyway I got to enjoy a magical Dubai60 and it was wonderful.
41. A. uncomfortable B. interesting C. lonely D. unforgettable
42. A. perform B. review C. watch D. appreciate
43. A. safely B. smoothly C. firmly D. directly
44. A. pointed B. looked C. wondered D. targeted
45. A. preference B. offence C. addiction D. business
46. A. purpose B. case C. sake D. benefit
47. A. when B. how C. where D. because
48. A. stolen B. stuck C. abandoned D. planted
49. A. separated B. scolded C. dismissed D. arrested
50. A. connected B. reunited C. mixed D. burdened
51. A. surprise B. satisfaction C. regret D. relief
52. A. immoral B. dangerous C. illegal D. important
53. A. admitted B. described C. explained D. complained
54. A. way B. life C. sense D. temper
55. A. puzzlement B. embarrassment C. nervousness D. panic
56. A. crazy B. serious C. foolish D. humorous
57. A. Finally B. Unfortunately C. Honestly D. Sadly
58. A. showed off B. paid off C. came out D. ran out
59. A. fearful B. ashamed C. sick D. aware
60. A. sight B. discovery C. escape D. adventure
You must ______ that the power is off before you leave the lab.
A. check B. know C. decide D. examine
Nowadays, mobile payment is becoming more and more popular with our shopping. In addition to pay in cash, by cheque or credit card, a consumer can use a mobile phone to pay for wide range of services and goods. Compared with those traditional mean, mobile payment was faster and more convenient. Besides, it can be used at any given time or place, save much time and energy. However, we can’t overlook the fact that it must be operated with a phone and a network. And it is only recently which the technology to support such systems has become wide available. It will be arouse public concern over its potential risk, such as the account security and other unexpected problems. Technology is changing its life rapidly, so we should get ready for it.
Dear Cathy,
I am writing to share my opinion on fashion with you, for I had just heard that you are disappointing because you can’t afford famous brands.
I shall say that it is natural for people to care about his appearance. And it is true that fashionable thing like clothes and shoes will make one more eye-catching. However, I think it is real a waste of money for you to buy famous brands. Besides, it will also add the burden of your parents.
What’s more, beauty is only skin-deep. There are many other things in which can make you popular beside fashion. A great amount of knowledge and a warm heart will surely win others’ respect.
As the saying goes, never judge the person by his appearance. I do hope that you will remember the saying and be as happy as you used to.
"I like photography because it captures amazing things that you might not see again,"Timmy Walsh says.He takes pictures of flowers,sunsets and road signs. But those photos don't usually end up in a scrapbook（剪贴薄）or on his bedroom walls.
When Timmy was five,he found out that his aunt Bev had lung cancer.He wanted to do something to help her. His first idea was to sell his photos from a lemonade-type stand in front of his house in Pennsylvania."My mom said it wouldn't work because we were not on a busy street,"Timmy explains.
His next idea was to have an art show.Timmy decorated his home with candles,flowers,and white lights.Then he arranged his photos.Timmy's mom,Sheila,remembers:"Our dining-room table was filled,the living room—everything was filled with photos."Friends,family,and Timmy's teachers came to the show.He raised more than $300 for cancer research that night.Aunt Bev was "very happy and excited,"he says.
After a local newspaper wrote a story about Timmy's photos,a volunteer offered to help him set up a website.As people learned about his cause,called Camera for a Cure,Timmy began receiving invitations to sell his pictures at art galleries and fund-raisers.Since then,his work has more than 20 shows.
When Timmy is at a show,he greets each customer and talks about what he was thinking when he took his photos.And he always shares facts about lung cancer.Sometimes donations and sales are slow,but that doesn't bother him."It doesn't matter how much money we made because we just raised awareness,"he says.Timmy knows that finding a cure for lung cancer will take time and effort.So Timmy will keep doing his part by shooting and selling photos of the things he sees.
29.Before Timmy started Camera for a Cure,he .
A.always sold lemonade in front of his house B.liked making scrapbooks by using his photos
C.had developed a deep interest in photography D.had been providing photos for a local newspaper
30.What can we learn about the art show Timmy held at his home?
A.It was generally popular. B.It cost $300 to organize it.
C.It was funded by Aunt Bev. D.It was advertised on a website.
31.For Timmy,what's the benefit of selling his photos at art galleries?
A.Raising money more quickly. B.Improving his photographic skills.
C.Exchanging ideas with other artists. D.Increasing public awareness of lung cancer.
32.Which of the following can best describe Timmy?
A.Proud and confident. B.Imaginative but cautious.
C.Generous but self-centered. D.Determined and warm-hearted.
At times my mom has been uncomfortable seeing these qualities in me. For example，when I was 12，I went to Puerto Rico all by myself to stay with my grandmother for the summer. My mom was extremely nervous about it. She kept telling me how things were different in Puerto Rico，to always put on sunscreen，not to wander away from my grandmother，and other warnings. She helped me pack and did not leave the airport until she saw my plane take off.
But despite her worries，she let me go on my own. As I moved into my teens，she continued to give me space to grow and learn，even when it might have been difficult for her. When I reached my senior year，I decided to move away for college. Once again I found that I differed from my peers：While many of them wanted to stay close to home，I couldn’t wait to be out in the world on my own. While my mom may not have been happy at the thought of my going away，she was supportive and excited for me.
One big thing I realized during my senior year，as my mom granted me more freedom，was that she actually believes in me and trusts me. That means a lot. Most of my life，and especially when I was little，the main person I tried to impress in my schoolwork or other things was my mother. I knew she expected nothing but the best from me. Sometimes it was hard to live up to her standards；getting a single B on my report card would make me feel bad because I knew she wanted me to have all A’s.
I know that her high standards have helped me stay focused on what’s important，like education，and made me who I am. I am thankful for her support and involvement in my life .Most of all I respect her. She is the strongest woman I know and that’s why I have turned out so strong and independent.
21. When the author decided to go to Puerto Rico，his mother________.
A．wanted to go with him
B．worried about his safety
C．didn’t allow him to do so
D．asked his grandmother for advice
22. The author decided to move away for college to________.
A．be different from his peers
B．keep away from his mother
C．be independent in the outside world
D．make his mother unhappy
23. We can learn from the third paragraph that the author’s mother________.
A．had a high expectation of him
B．was too strict with him
C．used to expect nothing from him
D．cared little about his learning
24. In the passage，the author mainly wants to tell us________.
A．his long way to becoming independent
B．his good relationship with his mother
C．the importance of a mother’s trust and support
D．his mother’s deep love for him
I truly believe ______beauty comes from within.
A．that B．where C．what D．why
The Importance of Setting Speech Goals
A speech is a wonderful opportunity to inform, persuade or entertain. The best speeches often take on a combination of all three of these components. However, before you can go about the writing of a great speech, it is important to set goals. Goals keep you, your speech and your audience focused.
What a goal is
In the context of a speech, a goal is the purpose of the speech, and what it hopes to accomplish. For example, the goal of a eulogy (颂歌) might be to celebrate the life of a loved one. The goal of a speech at a political gathering would be to inform the crowd about the political position of a candidate and persuade them to vote and campaign for the candidate in question.
Why a goal is important
Without a goal, a speech is without direction. The goal informs the structure and content of the speech. For example, if a speech’s goal is to convince people that smoking is bad for them, the speech will be structured with persuasive arguments to back up the goal. A speech with a goal of informing the audience will keep the information fair and factual.
A goal is incredibly important to the speech’s ability to connect with an audience. If the speaker is unaware of the goal of the speech, the audience will likely be unaware as well. This severely reduces the effectiveness of the message.
Aside from informing the audience of the content and structure, a speech’s goal drives the speaker to greater heights. If a speaker is asked to speak on a specific subject, but never establishes the goal, they won’t know where to start in the research, organizing and writing of the speech.
___________________________________
If you have been charged with (被委以) delivering a speech, establishing a goal can seem difficult at first. There are several things to take into consideration. First, think about who you will be speaking to. The demographic (人口统计) of your audience will likely determine whether you will be able to persuade them, or whether they will be able to sit through. Second, think about the topic itself. If the topic is something controversial（有争议的), it may be worth your while to consider an informative approach to present both sides of the issue. Finally, consider your resources. A speech with an informative or persuasive goal usually requires a great deal of research, and sometimes takes more time to write.
61. According to the passage, what three components does the best speech combine?
A. Informing, delivering and entertaining. B. Informing, persuading and entertaining.
C. Informing, writing and delivering. D. Informing, writing and persuading.
62. The goal of a speech at a political gathering might be _______.
A. to persuade the audience to vote for a candidate
B. to celebrate the life of a person you admire
C. to entertain the audience with humor and magic
D. to persuade the audience to buy new products
63. All the following indicate the importance of a speech goal EXCEPT that _______.
A. a speech will lose its direction without a goal
B. a speech goal can help keep the audience aware of the speech
C. a speech goal can help the speaker know about the research, organizing and writing
D. a speech goal makes it possible for the speaker to achieve whatever he wants in life
64. Which of the following can be filled into the blank as the subtitle for the last paragraph?
A. How to achieve a speech goal B. How to deliver a difficult speech
C. What to consider to establish a goal D. What to consider to deliver a speech
When in Paris，never miss the Eiffel Tower!
In 1887 when the construction of the Eiffel Tower started，more than 300 celebrities including famous writer Maupassant were against the building of this ugly tower．But two years later，the Eiffel Tower became the most classic architecture in the exhibition that year．And now after over 100 years since its building，the tower can bring more than 1.5 billion euros to Paris annually．Almost every visitor to Paris will come to Eiffel to have a bird’s eye view for the city．Maybe，such an astonishing change is also beyond the expectation of its designer，Gustave Eiffe1．
Below is some information about visiting the Tower.
Address：Champ de Mars，5 av Anatole France，7e
Tel：0892701239
Tickets：To take the lift to the top，the price for adults and children are 15 and 10．50 euros each；to take the lm to the 2nd floor，the price for adults and children are 9 and 4．50 euros each；to take the stairs to the 2nd floor，the price for adults and children are 5 and 3 euros each；and to take the lift to the top from the 2nd floor costs 6 euros．
Opening hours：The Eiffel Tower is open every single day of the year．From 17 June to 28 August，the lifts and stairs open from 9：00 to midnight．During the rest of the year，the lifts open from 9：30-23：00 and the stairs open from 9：30-18：30．
Website：www．tour-eiffel．fr
21．What do we know about the Eiffel Tower?
A．The tower was completed in 1887． B．The designer was quite sure of its SUCCESS．
C．The tower brings great profits to Paris． D．Its design was popular from the beginning．
22．To get to the top of the Tower，how much does an adult Pay at least?
A．6 euros． B．9 euros． C．11 euros． D．15 euros．
23．If you want to overlook Paris at night on October lst，you can______．
A．take lifts to the top B．take stairs first and then lifts
C．take stairs to the top D．take lifts first and then stairs
