.Opening the book, she found in it a white, plain envelope with her name on it. A．to print B．printed C．printing D．print 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

As a child, I was afraid of everything. At the age of 8, I even became 1 of getting Halloween candy. 2 , on October 31, my twin brother and I went out and 3 to every house in the neighborhood. Most of the houses only had a few steps to the door. It was easy. However, when we 4 one of the bigger houses with 10 tall steps 5 to the front door, which were known to have the best candy, my fear 6 me. My brother was already up the stairs, while I stood 7 at the bottom.

It was 8 that I’d be able to climb all that way, for I was afraid that I might fall over in the dark and 9 my bag of candy. I might 10 my clothes on something. I wanted the candy, but there was no 11 I would go up those stairs to get it. I failed. I lost more than just candy. I lost my 12 .

Fear of the unknown 13 me for a long time. After six years in nursing, I was 14 with the career I had chosen. I faced a 15 : step out into the unknown or 16 the rest of my life at the bottom of those steps, never 17 the best candy.

Finally, with only $100 in my savings account, I started my own business. Whenever I would lose a client (客户), the old fears 18 . However, I’d tasted the candy, and now I don’t 19 when I face difficulties. I believe that, though 20 things can happen when we step out, worse things happen when we don’t.

1.A. afraid B. happy C. fond D. tired

2.A. Hardly B. Normally C. Certainly D. Approximately

3.A. pointed B. rushed C. moved D. traveled

4.A. knocked B. escaped C. reached D. entered

5.A. pointing B. belonging C. opening D. leading

6.A. encouraged B. spread C. prevented D. attracted

7.A. slightly B. frozen C. calmly D. happily

8.A. unlikely B. unlucky C. possible D. pitiful

9.A. fall B. drop C. forget D. lose

10.A. bury B. break C. tear D. catch

11.A. way B. need C. doubt D. wonder

12.A. bag B. life C. way D. confidence

13.A. amused B. controlled C. helped D. ruined

14.A. excited B. concerned C. impressive D. unsatisfied

15.A. difficulty B. cause C. fear D. choice

16.A. save B. spend C. change D. escape

17.A. presenting B. buying C. making D. tasting

18.A. disappeared B. warned C. returned D. reminded

19.A. fear B. cry C. fail D. complain

20.A. big B. fortunate C. bad D. small

The opening of the Sherlock Holmes Museum to the public on March 27, 1990, was an event that should have happened several decades ago. Baker Street is, after all, one of the world’s most famous streets because of its long association with the great detective.

Thousands of people all over the world write to Sherlock Holmes, they form clubs and societies in his honor, and they celebrate his anniversaries. Now it is also possible to see where and how he lived in Victorian times!

Here visitors will recognize familiar objects mentioned in the stories. You can take as many photographs as you want (the maid will be pleased to assist) and when you are ready to leave, a ride home in a horse-drawn carriage will complete your 19th century experience!

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson lived at 221b Baker Street from about 1881 to 1904. Apartment 221b was on the first floor of a lodging house, which they rented from a Mrs Hudson. The famous study that Holmes and his friend Dr Watson shared for almost 25 years is on the first floor overlooking Baker Street.

We know from Doctor Watson’s descriptions that their sitting room overlooking Baker Street was “illuminated(照明、照亮) by two broad windows” and that it was quite small.

Doctor Watson’s bedroom was on the second floor next to Mrs Hudson’s room and it overlooked an open yard at the back of the house. These rooms are used today for exhibits, where center stage is taken by a magnificant bronze bust(半身像)of Mr Holmes. Visitors can browse through literature, paintings, photographs and newspapers of the period. Memorabilia（纪念品） from the adventures and a selection of letters written to and from Mr Holmes are also on display.

The museum’s large and attractive souvenir shop is located on the ground floor. Here you will find a unique collection of gifts, objects of art, figures, busts, prints, books, playing cards, T-shirts, －novelties of every description available exclusively to museum visitors.

1.According to the article, we can conclude that Sherlock Holmes’ admirers .

A．expect replies from him

B．made the opening of the museum possible

C．treat him as if he were a real person

D．often adapt his books into films or plays

2.Which of the following is TRUE?

A．The sitting room is small but has two big windows.

B．Mrs Hudson’s rooms are not used as exhibit rooms.

C．Mr Holmes’ and Dr Watson’s bedrooms are on the same floor.

D．Mr Holmes and Mrs Hudson shared ownership of Apartment 221b Baker Street.

3.When in the museum, which of the following can visitors not do?

A．Take photos of the rooms or objects on show

B．Buy unusual and interesting souvenirs

C．Learn some news of Mr Holmes’s times

D．Ask the maid to serve you tea in the Victorian times

“Write All About It”

Centerville High School Essay（论文）Contest

Rules

1. Students are asked to submit essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material plagiarized(剽窃) from another source will be disqualified.

2. Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced, with the student’s name, address, and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.

3. Essays must be turned in by 4:00 p.m. on November 30. They can be brought to Mrs. Elton in Room 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.

Essay-Writing Tips

1. Catch your readers’ interest－Your opening should immediately pull your readers into your essay. Asking a question or starting with an anecdote, quotation, or surprising statement are some good ways to do this.

2. Create a picture－Use active words that show your readers what is happening. Instead of telling your readers vaguely that “the room was disordered,” paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.

3. Have a purpose－Well-written essays do more than just describe an incident or express a viewpoint, they also communicate a message.

4.Check for mistakes－Read your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper and make suggestions. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you’ve overlooked.

5. Format your essay－Neatly type your essay on white paper. Choose an attractive cover for submission. The computer lab will be open after school from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. each day this month so that students can use the computers.

Prizes

Winning essays will be published in the Centerville Times. Everyone who takes part in it will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity this year.

First Prize: $ 50 savings bond

Second Prize: Dictionary and reference book

Third Prize: Pen set and journal

1.Which of the following rules is set for the essay contest?

A．Students can write something exactly as it is written in other books.

B．Students’ personal information should be listed on another piece of paper.

C．Essays must be brought to Mr. Markham in the computer lab on November 30.

D．The students winning second prize will be awarded a dictionary and a book.

2.Which of the following writing tips is given in the passage?

A．Drawing a picture to go with the essay.

B．Trying to communicate an important idea to readers.

C．Asking a teacher to find the mistakes you haven’t found.

D．Making the essay short enough to hold the readers’ interest.

3.The article is written to ____.

A．convince the students of the prizes available

B．explain how to write a good essay

C．inform the students of the essay contest

D．show how to organize an essay contest

If Confucius(孔子)were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He’d need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.

While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day ,few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It’s nothing personal. Most Americans don’t even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.

But this doesn’t mean that Americans don’t care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.

In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually include Chinese art, history and philosophy(哲学).Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantage of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks of Western philosophy. Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.

So the old thinker’s ideas are still alive and well.

Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West.

As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is.

1.The opening paragraph is mainly intended to　　　.

A．provide some key facts about Confucius

B．attract the readers’ interest in the subject

C．show great respect for the ancient thinker

D．prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations

2.We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students　　　.

A．have a great interest in studying Chinese

B．take an active part in Chinese competitions

C．try to get high scores in Chinese exams

D．fight for a chance to learn Chinese

3.What is the best title for the passage?

A．Forgotten Wisdom in America

B．Huge Fans of the Chinese Language

C．Chinese Culture for Westerners

D．Old Thinker with a Big Future

4.The passage is likely to appear in　　　.

A．a biography B．a history paper

C．a newspaper D．a philosophy textbook

After the earthquake hit northeast Japan on March 11, 2011, many touching stories that I saw with my own eyes happened around me.

I had to walk home since all the 36 had stopped after the quake. On my way home I 37 an old Japanese lady at the bakery shop who was giving out free bread, which made my heart 38 . A middle-aged Japanese man was holding a sign that said, “Please use our 39 .” He was 40 his house for people to go to the restroom. My friend wanted to 41 others. He stood in the cold with a sign “If you are okay with a motorcycle, I will 42 you to your house.” And then I saw him take one gentleman home, all the way to faraway place! Then the next day I drove to 43 my car with gas. There was a 44 of gas now and many gasoline stations were either closed or had very 45 lines. I got 46 ,since I was behind 15 cars. Finally, when it was my 47 , the man smiled and said, “ 48 this situation, we are only giving $ 30 worth gas per person. Is that alright?” “Of course, I’m just glad that we are all able to 49 ,” I said. His smile gave me so much 50 .

I saw a man at the evacuation(疏散) center 51 when people brought food to him, It was the first time in three days that food has been brought to their center. However, after he wiped the tears, his next 52 surprised me. “I am very 53 that we are provided with food. But people in the city next to us haven’t 54 any food at all. Please go to that centre as well.” And when hearing that, I realized there is a bright future on the other side of this 55 .

1.A．traffic B．rescue C．communication D．businesses

2.A．missed B．caught C．noticed D．heard

3.A．hungry B．soft C．broken D．warm

4.A．toilet B．hotel C．hospital D．house

5.A．advertising B．opening C．repairing D．decorating

6.A．encourage B．save C．charge D．assist

7.A．drive B．follow C．lead D．send

8.A．start B．fill C．check D．wash

9.A．plenty B．lack C．variety D．diversity

10.A．direct B．straight C．long D．short

11.A．worried B, lucky C．excited D．annoyed

12.A．time B．turn C．duty D．decision

13.A．Apart from B．Together with C．Because of D．Instead of

14.A．share B．offer C．tolerate D．transform

15.A．comfort B．pleasure C．trouble D．entertainment

16.A．waiting B．grabbing C．sleeping D．crying

17.A．promises B．roles C．actions D．remarks

18.A．upset B．grateful C．surprised D．proud

19.A．bought B．supplied C．prepared D．received

20.A．city B, center C．lesson D．disaster

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