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My 13-year old son and I had quite the adventure this morning! We frequently walk by a _______ landscaped(美化的)yard with a nice little flower garden. I wanted to ______ my thanks for the time and effort put in by the ______ , but I've never seen him or her, so we went to a local nursery and bought a gift card that l will leave with a______ and a smile card the next time that I pass by.

We also ran to Walmart and ______ a few $10 gift cards along with some note cards and our other ______. While we were putting our things away in the car, my son ______ that a lady that had just parked next to us looked a little ______ . As soon as she entered the ______ , we grabbed(夺取)a note card, made a note ______ , and added a gift card for her to find when she got back to her ______ , hoping to comfort her feelings.

After that, we went for a(n) ______ breakfast. The restaurant was pretty ______ and the people working in the kitchen seemed to be busy forever. A young couple ______ across the dining room from us was having some trouble with their ______ , who looked to be about four or five. He grew ______ and impatient with the wait and they had their hands ________ keeping him from making troubles.

I remember being in their ______, so I stopped their ______ and had their breakfast added to my check. Great ______ to my day, and I can't wait to do it again!

1.A.smoothly B.carelessly C.roughly D.beautifully

2.A.express B.recognize C.design D.accept

3.A.nurse B.dentist C.gardener D.passer-by

4.A.present B.note C.book D.diploma

5.A.bought B.borrowed C.sold D.imported

6.A.instruments B.desserts C.vegetables D.groceries

7.A.suspected B.observed C.imagined D.reserved

8.A.elegant B.generous C.excited D.upset

9.A.store B.clinic C.bank D.nursery

10.A.slowly B.unwillingly C.quickly D.shyly

11.A.house B.car C.bike D.bench

12.A.early B.delicious C.expensive D.late

13.A.decorated B.empty C.crowded D.deserted

14.A.lain B.loaded C.seated D.arranged

15.A.kid B.daughter C.dog D.pet

16.A.defenseless B.tireless C.careless D.restless

17.A.available B.full C.normal D.necessary

18.A.shorts B.gloves C.shoes D.socks

19.A.waitress B.child C.customer D.hostess

20.A.end B.start C.story D.dream

Plan on traveling around the USA? There are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true.

www.101 usaholidays.co.uk

This is the latest offering that features 101 holiday ideas to the USA.It’s a diverse selection,ranging from touring in the footsteps of Martin Luther King to a golfing break inArizona and a cycling and wine—tasting trip in California’s Napa Valley.Narrow down what you’re looking for—whether by price,region,theme and who will be traveling—and then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on view.It’s a really clever design.

http://byways.Org

The National Scenic Byways Program covers 150 memorable roads.Some are natural scenic routes,such as Route l along the California coast.Others focus on history(such as Route 66)or man-made attractions(the Las Vegas Strip).For each,you’re provided with a map telling the route’s length and how long is allowed.

www.oyster.com

This is the best website for reviews of hotels in US cities and tourist sites.There are photos of each hotel.Importantly,these are not promotional photos provided by the hotels,but more honest and revealing ones taken by inspectors.From the 243 hotels reviewed in New York,you can narrow down what you are looking for by locations,facilities and styles,or just pick out a selection of the best.

http://seaworldparks.com.

SeaWorld in San Diego can make dreams come true,but the price is not affordable for the majority of people.So turn to long—established,giving big discounts on tickets,hotel and dining at SeaWorld.

1.Where is the text probably from?

A.A science report. B.A news article.

C.A travel brochure. D.A book review.

2.At which website are travel ideas for wine lovers are available?

A.www.101 usaholidays.co.uk

B.http://byways.org

C.WWW.oyster.com

D.http://seaworldparks.com

3.What can be inferred from the text?

A.You can see some man—made attractions driving along Route 66.

B.The National Scenic Byways Program covers all American roads.

C.Photos on www.oyster.corn can be trusted by tourists.

D.http://seaworldparks.com is a newly established website.

If you wish to become a better reader, here are four important things to remember about reading rate:

● Knowing why you are reading or what you are reading to find out will often help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly.

● Some things should be read slowly throughout. Examples are directions for making or doing something, arithmetic problems, science and history books, which are full of important information. You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each important ideas.

● Some things should be read rapidly throughout. Examples are simple stories meant for enjoyment, news letters from friends, pieces of news from local, or home-town, papers, telling what is happening to friends and neighbors.

● In some of your reading, you must change your speed from fast to slow and slow to fast, as you go along. You will need to read certain pages rapidly and then slow down and do more careful reading when you come to important ideas which must be remembered.

1.The underlined word "rate" in the first sentence means _______.

A. fast B. slow C. speed D. skill

2. Which should be read slowly according to the passage?

A. Stories for enjoyment

B. Arithmetic problems

C. Letters from friends

D. News from hometown newspapers

3. How fast should we read?

A. The faster, the better.

B. The more slowly, the better.

C. Neither too fast nor too slow.

D. It depends on what we are reading.

4.According to the passage which of the following is NOT true?

A. Read slowly when you are reading something important to you.

B. Read fast when you are reading something unimportant to you.

C. Read the materials that you are interested in slowly.

D. Read the materials that you are interested in fast.

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。有两项为多余选项。

Vacations are important. We need to take time out from work to relax, and just be

ourselves. __1.__ We should all be allowed to leave our jobs behind us — at least for a few weeks each year — and just have fun. This might be something as simple as reading a good book in front of a warm fireplace through to travelling to the most interesting places on our planet. Whatever we fancy doing is worth taking time out for.

Workplace stress is on the rise. _2._ These include disease, depression and even death. We all seem to be running from one place to the next, never finding out where we want to go in the first place. I intend to break that trend in the coming days. __3.__ I will sleep late, write, watch movies, drink the occasional glass of wine, and eat to my heart’s content ignoring calorie counting. My plan is to just enjoy the fleeting moments of being alive.

_4.__ Spend your next vacation the way you want. Do what will restore your mental health. You’re very valuable to the people who are close to you, and to those who depend on it. Like it or not, we are all interdependent in this great life of ours.

You are valuable. Just remember that the next time you look at the mirror and take a deep breath. Remind yourself that there will never be anyone like you ever on this earth again. __5.__ All you have to do is just ask yourself what you want to do.

A. With it come many health problems.

B. When you finally get home you'll be greatly refreshed.

C. I challenge each one of you to do the same.

D. Draw up a detailed plan so you can see more.

E. Life is not all about work, or at least it shouldn't be.

F. And only you know how to vacation your way.

G. For my next holiday, I will do all the things that I love doing.

Learn like a spy! Pass for a native.

Pimsleur courses help people who need to speak another language quickly. Our courses took 40 years to develop and are now used by the FBI, CIA, and business professionals everywhere. They are so effective that you have nothing to lose!

You will get everything in 10 days:

• Language instruction that is proven effective

• No boring charts or meaningless rules

•8 fluency-oriented lessons on 4 audio CDs (or cassettes)

• Audio teaching with a 25-year history of success.

•Full 30-day money-back guarantee

•Special offers on our more advanced courses

There are so many reasons to learn a new language with the Pimsleur approach :

• Speak without an accent so you sound like a native.

•Form new sentences that sound right and make sense. Practice what is natural to you in English.

•Feel safe and confident. You will know how to deal with any situation.

•Protect your busy life. 30-minute lessons are perfect for your lunch break or workout.

•Remember without trying. Material is scientifically arranged so you remember without pain.

•Join 25 million people who have graduated with success since 1980.

The purpose of the course ;

The entire Pimsleur approach is what language learning should be : quick, fun and easy J Many foreign language students have difficulty in learning. Their textbooks teach boring drills, grammar rules and lists of words. But textbooks alone can never bring it all together.

Your only real goal in taking any language course is to speak naturally with others.

You will keep building on what you have learned. Best of all,Pimsleur courses do not waste your time by cramming grammar down your throat. You learn to recognize what sounds right through practice.

1.What does the slogan(标语)“Learn like a Spy” mean according to the ad?

A. Leam in a spy-like state.

B.Leam together with trained spies.

C. Leam within a minimum of time.

D.Leam to be admitted to FBI or CIA.

2.What does the ad promise?

A.No boring CDs. B.No meaningless rules.

C.25-hours of teaching. D.Free lessons for 30 days.

3.Why can you as a clerk be attracted to leam a new language with the Pimsleur approach even on weekdays?

A.You can remember without gain.

B.You can speak without an accent.

C.You can leam while exercising.

D.You can feel safe and confident

4.Which of the following do Pimsleur courses primarily focus on?

A.Writing naturally.

B.Speaking like a native.

C.listening scientifically.

D.Interpreting practically.

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。

The iPon Generation

Today it is common to see people who walk about with colored wires hanging from their ears wherever they go.They move about in their personal bubbles, sometimes unaware of what's happening around them.1. Outside life is shut out.So are you one of them"?

For me; walking around in my own personal bubble is perfect. 2. What's even better, wearing earphones seems to give a signal to people which says; "I'm not available for chatting at the moment j"

Suppose, you're at work and about to make an incredible breakthrough? but a colleague suddenly turns up.At this precise moment, the slightest disturbance would break your concentration.3. Once again, those wires hanging from your ears would be sure to give that "Go away!" signal.

4. It's probably part of the growing up stage when they just want to ignore their whole family.While their mothers give them lectures about why they should do their ' Yes.Mum.'' Problem solved.

Pretty soon, not only will we have pretty colored wires hanging from our ears-but also our brains will be directly plugged into some new high-tech instrument.We'll be in a virtual (虚拟的) world, communicating with everyone else, or choosing not to, as we like.In this world, we will all be permanently plugged in.5. And they are changing our social habits along the way.

In the end, there is a thin line between using technology as a tool for making life better and being a slave to it! It's so strange-suddenly, I don't feel like wearing my earphones anymore

A.Our instruments are changing quickly.

B.I also have wires hanging from my ears.

C.In the home situation, teenagers love these wires.

D.I don't have to deal with the noise from the environment.

E.After all, I am listening to my favourite music and would rather not be disturbed.

F.Listening to music through earphones is the perfect way to ignore such interruptions.

G.They walk around in their own spaces, with their personal "digital noise reduction systems .

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