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根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

You’re probably most familiar with college dictionaries, often called abridged dictionaries.Although abridged means ―shortened, these dictionaries contain more than 150,000 entries and provide detailed definitions that are sufficient for most college students and general users.

1._________.Webster’s Ⅱ New Riverside University Dictionary and the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language are college dictionaries.

Unabridged dictionaries contain as many as 500,000 entries and provide detailed definitions and extensive word histories (etymologies词源).2._________.Unabridged dictionaries include the Oxford English Dictionary and the Random House Dictionary of the English Language.

3._________.Some entries also include plurals and capitalized forms, synonyms,antonyms, and derivatives.Americanisms and etymologies may be provided along with usage notes, cross-references, and idioms. If you prefer using the dictionary on a computer, you can obtain CD-ROM versions of many major dictionaries.In addition, you can access numerous dictionaries, such as WWWebster’s Dictionary, on the Internet.4.__________.Online dictionaries also offer additional features, such as word games, language tips, and amusing facts about words.Some online dictionary services allow you to access numerous dictionaries, both general and specialized, in on search.

5._________.For example, there are dictionaries for the specialized vocabularies of law, computer technology, and medicine.In addition, there are dictionaries of synonyms, cliche’s, slang, and even regional expressions, such as the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE).There are also dictionaries of foreign languages, famous people’s names, literary characters’ names and place names.

A.Specialized dictionaries provide in-depth information about a certain field.

B.These dictionaries, possibly in several volumes and mostly found in libraries, are excellent sources for scholarly inquiries.

C.But dictionaries these days do not judge how a word should be used.They simply describe how people use them, and Random House, for example, have free online services.

D.Online dictionaries allow you to enter a search word to see a definition, and sometimes even an illustration.

E.College dictionaries also contain separate lists of abbreviations, biographical and

geographical names, foreign words and phrases, and tables of measures.

F.A dictionary entry has many elements: multiple definitions, syllabication, preferred spelling and pronunciation, and part-of-speech labels.

G.Many of the 10,000 new words in the Eleventh Edition of the Collegiate Dictionary involve computers.

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That someone has gone to college and perhaps even earned a postgraduate degree in education does not mean he is or will be a good teacher.The measure of a good teacher is found in the results he sees in his students.Also,the attitude towards teaching,the school in which one teaches,students and parents will greatly affect those results.1.Their attitude must be positive.The teacher must approach education

is doing will affect the world.They must have an attitude of belief in their

the natural ability in learning of their students.2.

Their attitude must be one that is open to continuous and constantly be learning more about the subjects that they teach with a belief that what he students regardless of then ever-ending learning;.Teachers must

3. And even if a teacher is a history teacher (not too many current events when studying,say,ancient history) they need to stay up-to-date on any current discoveries that perhaps haven't been known in the past.For example,in the USA,there has been a long held belief that Christopher Columbus " discovered"

America.However,many are refuting (驳斥) the so-called "facts" today basing on new findings.

4.The farmer doesn't expect a harvest to appear immediately after he plants the seeds.He does,however,"see" the harvest in his mind.The same is necessary for the teacher.They know the harvest will come but today is a day to plant seeds and cultivate the crop,which can't be achieved within days.

Their attitude must be one of perseverance.It's not always easy or fun to be a teacher.5. Much of a teacher's stress comes from having to deal with the administration of schools,and facing students of different characters.It can be a pain sometimes.

Teaching is a "calling",not just a vocation.You must have the vision to look into your students' eyes and see their futures.Not only is teaching an investment in children's lives,but,it is an investment in the future of our world.Therefore,it is rewarding.

A. There are times when it is difficult.

B. Their attitude must be one of patience.

C. Here are some attitudes of great teachers.

D. Those who take a negative attitude can't make it.

E. Here are some suggestions about how to be a great teacher.

F. Their attitude must be one of investments in children's lives.

G. They need to be reading the latest discoveries in their field.

阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。

It was in my high school science class. I was doing a task in front of the classroom with my favorite shirt on.

A came, “Nice shirt,” I smiled from ear to ear. Then another voice said, “That shirt belonged to my dad. Greg’s mother works for my family. We were going to that shirt away, but gave it to her .” I was speechless. I wanted to hide.

I the shirt in the back of the closet and told my mum what had happened. She then dialed her , “I will no longer work for your family,” she told him. That night, Mom told my dad that she couldn’t clean anymore; she knew her life’s was something greater.

The next morning she with the personnel manager at the Board of Education. He told her that without a proper education she could not teach. So Mom decided to a university.

After the first year in college, she went back to the personnel manager.He said, “You are , aren’t you? I think I have a for you as a teacher’s assistant. This opportunity deals with children who are mentally challenged with little or no chance of .” Mom accepted the opportunity very .

For almost five years, as a teacher’s assistant, she saw teacher after teacher give up on the children and quit, feeling .Then one day, the personnel manager and the principal in her classroom.The principal said, “We have watched how you the children and how they communicate with you and admire your hard-working over the last five years. We are all in agreement that you be the teacher of this class.”

My mom spent more than 20 years there. her career, she was voted Teacher of the Year. All of this came about because of the comment made in the classroom that day. Mom showed me how to handle situations and never give up.

1.A.noise B.tune C.sound D.voice

2.A.throw B.take C.carry D.get

3.A.otherwise B.anyhow C.instead D.actually

4.A.settled B.pushed C.hid D.put

5.A.teacher B.director C. employer D.adviser

6.A.success B.encouragement C.purpose D.victory

7.A.went B.met C.worked D.stayed

8.A.visit B.continue C.attend D.prepare

9.A.serious B.fortunate C.careful D.responsible

10.A.career B.position C.duty D.part

11.A.judging B.learning C.obeying D.imagining

12.A.patiently B.eagerly C.successfully D.skillfully

13.A.guilty B.frightened C.upset D.ashamed

14.A.looked up B. went up C.took up D.showed up

15.A.believe B.protect C.receive D.treat

16.A.action B.intention C.spirit D.attempt

17.A.must B.ought C.might D.should

18.A.At B.On C.During D.With

19.A.worthless B.thoughtless C.hopeless D.helpless

20.A.strange B.different C.dangerous D.challenging

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It was a dark, wet November morning. It seemed like it would take a million years to get to summer again. I thought bears have got it right - what a idea to sleep through the worst part of the year and wake up when spring comes!

“Want some words of encouragement?” a co-worker, seeing my mood, kindly . “You don’t think they would you up?”

“ Today ? No.” I shook my head.

“I used to think so too,” he said, “ I realized the effect my words had on a certain person. Well, it was someone I knew pretty well. I have to say I him rather badly.”

“ You ? you are always so positive! How did you do that?”

“I told him I did not like anything about him, really. I told him I did not like his name. In fact, it wasn’t only what I said. I also did pretty bad things to him. When he was hungry, I did not give him the chance to eat food. When he felt like doing something fun, I said to him that having fun was not worthwhile. And worst of all, when he was sick and needed , I did not care. I told him to get up and get to work. And when he did, I never told him he did good work. I was so ashamed him,” he said. “that I wanted to him, but couldn’t.”

“But that was !”

He nodded. “Then one day it all . I stood there in front of the bathroom mirror in the morning. I saw the dark circles under his eyes. I saw the excess weight. I saw the long hair that needed . And I saw the eyes that once had looked at the world . Now they were so sad and tired. And there and then I realized he better. So I told the man I had disliked for so many years that he was a good person .”

My dropped. I looked at him, full of positive energy, in good shape, always ready to others.

“Wow...”

He looked at me. “So how about having a little conversation with the bathroom mirror? The person in there has the greatest effect on you!”

1.A. perfect B. creative C. new D. similar

2.A. commanded B. bargained C. suggested D. required

3.A. give B. make C. break D. cheer

4.A. unless B. before C. since D. until

5.A. wanted B. treated C. injured D. inspected

6.A. Or B. And C. So D. But

7.A. even B. still C. yet D. thus

8.A. delicious B. fresh C. proper D. fancy

9.A. medicine B. rest C. water D. assistance

10.A. on B. for C. of D. to

11.A. think highly of B. get rid of C. compete with D. rely on

12.A. cruel B. cool C. generous D. rewarding

13.A. admitted B. changed C. exploded D. sank

14.A. dressing B. washing C. cutting D. decorating

15.A. regularly B. logically C. violently D. eagerly

16.A. deserved B. explored C. pretended D. performed

17.A. in all B. above all C. after all D. in relief

18.A. jaw B. heart C. tears D. glasses

19.A. appreciate B. encourage C. persuade D. join

20.A. meaningless B. brief C. peaceful D. positive

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。

Facing the Enemies Within

We are not born with courage, but neither are we born with fear.Fears, even the most basic ones, can totally destroy our ambitions.Fear can destroy fortunes.Fear can destroy relationships.Fear, if left unchecked, can destroy our lives.Fear is one of the many enemies living inside us.

_1.__

The first enemy we face is indecision(优柔寡断).Indecision is the thief of opportunity._2._ Take a sword to this enemy.

The second enemy inside is doubt.__3._ But you also can’t let doubt take over.Many people doubt the past, doubt the future, doubt each other, doubt the government, doubt the possibilities and doubt the opportunities.Worst of all, they doubt themselves.I’m telling you, doubt will destroy your life and your chances of success.It will empty both your bank account and your heart._4._

Do battle with the enemy.Do battle with your fears._5.__ Be courageous in your life and in your pursuit of the things you want and the person you want to become.

A.Sure, there’s room for healthy doubt.You can’t believe everything

B.Build your courage to fight what’s holding you back, what’s keeping you from your goals and dreams.

C.Let me tell you about two of the other enemies we face from within.

D.Below are the ways which might be useful for us to overcome our fears.

E.Doubt is an enemy.Go after it.Get rid of it.

F.It will steal your chances for a better future.

G.Some people doubt everything.

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