Directions:After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

The Koran

Most religions have some kind of holy text on which the religious beliefs are based.For Christians this text is the Holy Bible; for Jews it is the Torah and for Muslims it is the Koran.
Muslims believe that the Koran1.(consist) of revelations from God to Muhammad during the years 610 to 632 when Muhammad died.These revelations were written down by those 2. were close to him during this time and for several years after his death.They were gathered into the text 3.(know) as the Koran during the years 630 to 650.
The interpretation of the Koran has always been a difficult task, even for Islamic scholars.For example, the meanings of some words are determined by dots above the vowels(元音).In ancient Arabic, however, very often these dots 4.(omit).As a result some letters looked identical.Thus, the meanings of these words depended in many cases 5. the memories of the men who had written them.Early Muslims had to try to get the exact meanings of the words 6.these people died and it was too late.
Unlike the Bible, in which the events are provided in time order, there is no reference to7.things occurred in the Koran.In any case, unlike the Bible, most the suras - sections - are composed of orders and warnings.Unlike in the Bible, there are very few stories in the Koran.
Muslims believe that by 8.(recite) the book, they create a holy atmosphere, and there are many Muslims who have learned the Koran by heart.

请阅读下面短文,并按要求以Our Life Rests on Our Choice为题,用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。

Life is a matter of choice.Seemingly, it means a choice of concrete (具体的) things.But in fact, it means choosing a way of life.Life is to be lived and enjoyed, not to be wasted or complained about.

Hardly can we forget the time when our society faced the threat from the life-and death disease --- SARS.Yet, even during those dreadful times, some suffering people remained optimistic.Instead of wearing white masks, some people turned to colorful ones, and thus displayed a happy mood.And some creative people dubbed SARS to mean “SMILE AND REMAIN SMILING.” People who survive these kinds of circumstances decide in their minds to carry on in spite of the hardships.

Although we cannot choose our appearance, inborn gifts and even avoid unexpected disasters and adversities (逆境), we do have the right to choose to live optimistically, to love our lives, to have dreams, and to cherish hopes.

Every morning when we get up, we have a choice of how we want to approach life that day.

写作内容:

1. 用约30个单词写出上文的概要;

2. 用约120个词就“Our Life Rests on Our Choice” 谈谈你的看法和感受,内容包括:

(1)简要叙述你对“Our Life Rests on Our Choice”的理解;

(2)请举例说明你会选择怎样的人生态度;

(3)简要叙述你这样选择的理由。(至少2点)

写作要求:

1. 阐述观点或提供论据时,不能直接饮用原文语句;

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

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阅读下面短文并回答问题,然后将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上(请注意问题后的词数要求)。

Basic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics,as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas.These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic and to prepare them for Algebra(代数) and beyond.

The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic.They also look into exponents(指数),the order of operations,and square roots.In addition to learning how to perform various mathematical operations,students discover why these operations work,how a particular mathematical topic relates to other branches of mathematics,and how these operations can be used practically.

Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome ones,so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students.The lectures offer students the chance to “make sense” of mathematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening.They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazing—and completely understandable—field of study.

By the conclusion of the course,students will have improved their understanding of basic math.They will be able to clear away the mystery of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined.In addition,they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.

1.For what purpose is the passage written? (within 6 words)

2.What does the author mean by the underlined word ‘beyond’ in paragraph 1? (within 5 words)

3.How many lectures will you attend if you join in the course? (within 2 words)

4.How will the lectures be arranged? (within 6 words)

5.Why at the end of the course will students be able to face their later studies with confidence? (within 10 words)

If you're tired of the Mediterranean and don't want to head to Disney again,perhaps it's time for a summer holiday in space.Russia has declared plans for its first floating hotel,217 miles above earth,and it is something of an offering with good service.

Hosting just seven guests in a four cabins,the accommodation will boast huge windows with views back to earth and tasty microwave meals will be served instead of the ones often used by astronauts.

Just getting there will be an adventure in itself—it will take two days aboard a Soyuz rocket—and it won't exactly be a budget holiday: A five-day stay will cost you£100,000 to£500,000 for your journey.The hotel is due to open by 2016 and,according to those behind it,will be far more comfortable than the International Space Station (ISS) used by astronauts and cosmonauts.

In the weightlessness of space,visitors can choose to have beds that are either vertical or horizontal.Tourists,who will be accompanied by experienced crew,will dine on food prepared on Earth and sent up on the rocket,to be reheated in microwave ovens.Many kinds of delicacies will be available.

Iced tea,mineral water and fruit juices will be available,but alcohol will be strictly prohibited.Toilets will use flowing air instead of water to move waste through the system.Waste water will be recycled.

Sergei Kostenko,chief executive of Orbital Technologies which will construct the hotel,said: “Our planned module inside will not remind you of the International Space Station.A hotel should be comfortable inside,and it will be possible to look at the Earth.The hotel will be aimed at wealthy individuals and people working for private companies who want to do research in space.” The hotel can also be used as an emergency bolthole (避难处) for astronauts aboard the International Space Station if there is a crisis.

1.Which can be the best title of the passage?

A. Russia declares the design for its first space hotel

B. The first space hotel is under construction now

C. The astronauts will have a second home in space

D. Russia has the advanced technology in exploring space

2.What does the underlined word “budget” in the 3rd paragraph mean?

A. expensive

B. worthwhile

C. economic

D. uncomfortable

3.What kind of accommodation will the guests have in the space hotel?

A. They will have the same food as the astronauts have.

B. Many kinds of drinks are available including alcohol.

C. Guests can have beds that are either vertical or horizontal.

D. Tourists are accompanied by the astronauts from the ISS.

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The space hotel is built to remind you of the International Space Station.

B. The hotel is constructed with big windows so that tourists can see the earth.

C. The company,Orbital Technologies,has already begun to build the space hotel.

D. In the near future,a space trip for most of the people can be realized.

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