题目内容
The old houses in this area ______ in the 1920s.
A. build B. are built C. built D. were built
I've loved my mother's desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as Mother sat doing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the most wonderful thing in the world.
Years later, during her final illness, Mother kept different things for my sister and brother. "But the desk," she'd said again, "is for Elizabeth." I never saw her anger, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me; she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter. They never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was too "emotional (另动感情的) ". But she lived "on the surface".
As years passed I had my own family, I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive (原谅) me. I posted the letter and waited for her answer. None came. My hope turned to disappointment, then little interest, finally, peace---it seemed that nothing happened. I couldn't be sure that the letter had even got to mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her into someone she was not.
Now the present of her desk told me, as she'd never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside-a photo of my father and a one-page letter, folded (折叠) and refolded many times. Give me the answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose. Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.
1.The word “gulf” in the passage means _______.
A. deep understanding between the old and the young.
B. different ideas between the mother and the daughter.
C. free talks between mother and daughter
D. part of the sea going far in land
2.What did mother do with her daughter’s letter asking forgiveness?
A. She had never received the letter.
B. For years. She often talked about the letter.
C. She didn’t forgive her daughter at all in all her life.
D. She read the letter again and again till she died.
3.What’s the best title of the passage?
A. My letter to Mother B. Mother and Children
C. My mother’s Desk D. Talks between Mother and Me
根据对话内容，从方框内选择恰当的句子将对话补充完整，（选项中有两项是多余的）
A: Hi, is that Peter? This is Tom.
B: Yes, this is Peter. Hello, Tom.
A: Hello, Peter. What are you doing?
B: I’m visiting my uncle in Australia. 1.
A: In eating outside, 2.
B: Pretty nice. It's usually like this.
A: I know koalas are from Australia. Do you see koalas there?
B: Yes, many of them
A: What do you think of them?
B: 3.
A: Do they really eat leaves and sleep in the day?
B: Yes, that's right. 4.
A: Are they very popular there?
B: Yes, many people like them and there are many toys of koalas, too. I bought one for you as your birthday present.
A: Thank you very much.
B: 5.
A. How old are they?
B. They eat leaves of eucalyptus (桉树)
C. How about you?
D. What is the weather like there?
E. Do you like living here?
F. You're welcome
G. I think they are so cute and I like them very much.
A book is ________ a computer____ a pen.
A. in; and B. between; or C. in; or D. between; and
Too many people think that intelligence is a gift of nature and that there is little anyone can do to improve theirs. IQ tests have managed to confuse many of us, leading us to believe that intelligence is largely fixed.
It is not. Just like swimming, cooking, dancing, and many other things, being smart is a skill that requires training. I discovered some of the most important tools to be smart when I watched my professors for years to learn how to do useful research. Now I will share them with you.
Practice self-critical thinking
Critical thinking is the act of questioning the arguments that are put before us. It is a valuable skill — without it, we are too willing to believe what other people say and easily get influenced. The problem is that we usually only apply (应用) critical thinking to other people's ideas. When we apply critical thinking to our own ideas, its power reaches a whole new level. I call this self-critical thinking. If you practice self-critical thinking, you will find imperfection in your arguments before anyone else. And you can come up with a better idea. By practicing self-critical thinking, your mind will surprise you.
Be persistent
Smart and successful people don't give up. They believe that they can do it, so they spent months, even years trying until finally something works out. You might know that Thomas Edison failed thousands of times before he succeeded. Actually, almost all scientists experience failure regularly. So if you want to be smart, be persistent.
Learn to present your ideas
You may have your good ideas, but if you don't sell your ideas, no one will recognize their worth and consider you smart. So you need to learn how to present your ideas. Pronounce clearly, express your thoughts properly. And most importantly, let your enthusiasm (热情) about your ideas shine through. Enthusiasm spreads quickly. When you have something to say, say it well. Selling your ideas is not only good for your reputation (声誉), others can also benefit from your message.
Finally, you must also believe in yourself. Those who appear smarter than you simply have used the right tools to exercise their minds. You are smarter than you think.
1.When we practice self-critical thinking, we _________.
A. are very likely to doubt other people's ideas
B. are willing to believe and accept other people's ideas
C. can easily come up with better ideas than other people
D. can find weak points in our own ideas before other people
2.What can we learn from the passage?
A. Too many people think they can improve their intelligence.
B. Scientists can succeed much more easily than normal people.
C. Pronouncing clearly is the most important skill to express ideas.
D. Others can recognize the value of your ideas, if you sell them properly.
3.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. How to be smart. B. How to argue forcefully
C. How to be successful D. How to do useful research
- ______ I ask you a question, Mr. White?
- Yes, please.
A. May B. Should C. Must D. Need
假如你是李华，你们学校将要举办一场阅读沙龙(Reading Salon)，你打算邀请你们班交换生Tim参加。请用英语写一封电子邮件，告诉他活动的时间、地点和内容，以及需要做什么准备。
提示词语：introduce, talk about, learn
提示问题：? When and where will you hold the Reading Salon?
? What will you do at the Salon?
? What do you advise Tim to prepare for it?
Dear Tim,
How is everything going? There’ll be a Reading Salon in our school. ________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours
Li Hua
Sam is my good friend. ________ often go to school together in the morning.
A. I B. He C. We D. They
Yesterday ________ her birthday. She bought ________ a bike.
A. was; herself B. is; herself
C. was; hers D. is; her
