题目内容
February has long been a month of romance（浪漫）. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.
On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine’s Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest（牧师） in the third century Rome. When the king decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn’t allow marriage. But Valentine continued to perform（主持） marriage ceremonies（典礼） for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the king sentenced him to death. While in prison（监狱）, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed （签名）“From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history’s most romantic characters.
Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine’s cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped（心形的） cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.
1.Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?
A. Because there were few women in his country at that time.
B. Because he wanted to control the birth rate.
C. Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people.
D. Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.
2.Valentine was put into prison because ______.
A. he killed one of the soldiers B. he didn’t obey the king’s order
C. he stole a lot of food D. he didn’t want to be a soldier
3.The last paragraph mainly tells us ______.
A. students in China send cards to their teachers
B. Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now
C. it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China
D. it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China
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We are all asked to make a speech (发言) at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. This article gives us some advice on how to give a good speech.
So, you have to give a speech and you’re afraid. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, and you talk too long and you get your audience (听众) less interested. Later you think, “Thank goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”
Cheer up! It doesn’t have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the reason? Why are you speaking? Then collect as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend a great deal of time organizing your speech so that it is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible and use pictures, charts (图表) if they help you make your points clearer. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect (尊重). They will like listening to you more.
Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience and the reason. Be easy and short. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person communication with your audience.
If you follow these simple steps, you’ll see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You don’t believe that? Give it a try and see what happens.
How to make a good speech? | |
Problems | ● You feel nervous and don’t remember what you will say. ● You talk too much, making the audience 1.. ● Usually, you hope the speech will end as soon as possible. |
Steps to take | ● Knowing 2. you have to give the speech. ● 3. much time researching (研究) and having your speech smooth. ● Listing 4. examples and choosing the possible pictures, charts and so on. ● Neither using too difficult words nor looking down on your audience. |
Conclusions | ● Be well prepared. ● Remember to say something 5.. ● It is your personality that will help you communicate with your audience well. |
随着经济的快速发展，越来越多的人买得起汽车了。越来越多的私家车究竟给人们的生活带来了什么样的影响？请以私家车（private cars）为主题， 用英语写一篇短文。内容提示见下表：
好处 | 1. 可以节省时间，不必要花费时间等公交车； 2. 使旅行变得更容易，享受沿途美丽的风景； 3. 人们能去他们想去的任何地方。 |
坏处 | 1. 私家车的数量变多，浪费资源； 2. 一些驾驶员的粗心，事故频发； 3. 已经改变了健康的生活方式，造成了……(环境方面) |
你的看法 | …… |
要求：
1. 内容须包含所有要点，语句通顺，意思连贯；
2. 表格中的省略部分用1-2句展开想象，做适当的发挥；
3. 词数90左右。开头已给出，不计入总词数。
With the development of economy, more and more people can afford to buy the cars. ___________________
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