题目内容
My father did all the cooking in my mother’s ______________ (缺席，不在某处).
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。
修改：在错词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Getting rid of the bad habit of procrastination (拖延症) is now my goal in life. My first step was to set small targets what can be reached realistically. For example, I plan to set a timetable for my study. So after school, I will put finishing homework in the last place. Additionally, I will make a list of my important task including their due dates but follow my schedule strictly. I will avoid find excuses for putting them off. At same time, I will ask for my friends and parents to help me. By achieving this small targets, I have confident that I will overcome procrastination.
I log onto a computer at the doctor’s office to say I have arrived and then wait until a voice calls me into the examination room.
There, a robotic nurse directs me onto a device and then takes my blood pressure. Some time later, in steps the doctor, who is also a robot. He notes down my symptoms and gives me a prescription. I pay for my visit using a credit card machine and return home without having met another human being.
This scenario(场景) is my nightmarish(噩梦般的) vision of the future, which hasn’t come to pass—at least not yet.
I should say I really do like many aspects of technology. I am a big fan of air conditioning in the summer and heaters in winter. But I am writing this because I don’t want machines to take over.
When I call my dentist's office and actually get a human being on the line, I am thrilled. And when I see the introduction of yet more self-service checkout stations at the grocery store, I feel like shouting: "When it comes to cashiers(收银员), make mine human, please!"
After all, human cashiers sometimes give you a store coupon (优惠券) for items you are buying. Even more than that, real-life cashiers often take an interest in particularly cute children, which can brighten a young mother's day. A cashier may also show compassion for an elderly person struggling to get that last penny out of her purse.
Machines can be efficient and cost-effective and they often get the job done just fine. But they lack an element so crucial to everyday life.
It is being human that prompts(促使) us to smile at others, which may be what they need at that moment. Call it the spirit, the soul or the heart. It is something no machine will ever have.
1.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the first two paragraphs?
A. To indicate high technology can make our future life very efficient.
B. To warn readers of the possible dangers of robotic nurses and doctors.
C. To describe a possible future scene where robots take control of our life.
D. To predict how technology can affect we see a doctor in the future.
2.What is the main reason that the author prefers being served by humans rather than by robots?
A. Robots don’t offer to give store coupons.
B. Robots are indifferent and emotionless.
C. Services from robots cost less time and more money.
D. Robots can’t do a job as well as humans do.
3.What does the underlined word “element” mean in the eighth paragraph?
A. Humor. B. The ability to speak.
C. Methods. D. Effective communication.
4.What’s the main idea of the text?
A. The opinion about using man or machine.
B. Machines give people a lot of convenience.
C. Being human service is better than service from machines.
D. Being human service cost little money.
You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?
Jane Addams(1860～1935)
Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rachel Carson(1907～1964)
If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.
Sandra Day O’Connor(1930～present)
When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U. S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.
Rosa Parks(1913～2005)
On December 1,1955，in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil—rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.
1.What is Jane Addams noted for in history?
A. Her social work. B. Her teaching skills.
C. Her efforts to win a prize. D. Her community background.
2.What was the reason for 0’Connor’s being rejected by the law firm?
A. Her lack of proper training in law. B. Her little work experience in court.
C. The discrimination against women. D. The poor financial conditions.
3.Who made a great contribution to the civil—rights movement in the U. S.?
A. Jane Addams. B. Rachel Carson. C. Sandra Day O’Connor. D. Rosa Parks.
4.What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?
A. They are highly educated. B. They are truly creative.
C. They are pioneers. D. They are Peace—lovers.
He took time out from campaigning to ______________ (陪伴) his mother to dinner.
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。
With the summer holiday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without empting your pocket:
Travel off-season
Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists. 1.
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Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.
Eat like a local
Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new?3.During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.
Don’t hesitate to bargain
Tourist- heavy places are known for overcharging for just about everything. Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. are very expensive at these places. 4.Bargain hard to get the best price.
Choose local transportation
5.Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.
A. Save on hotels.
B. Surf the Internet while traveling.
C. Therefore, avoid buying anything there.
D. So it’s best to find out when the off-season starts.
E. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.
F. For this reason, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains.
G .As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.
I have always thought of myself as a doer. In work, I certainly was and continue to be. As a mom, I’m mostly a doer. However, my_______for breast cancer made me_________I hadn’t been a doer in the way I wanted to be—but that was about to_________.
Since I became a_________and reported many plane crashes, I’ve been _______of flying. My family had _______been to another continent together. Now that the chemo(化疗) _______, as a gift to myself, my kids and my mom, I took them all to London to _______life before beginning radiation every weekday for six weeks.
This time I made a_______not to think too much about it. Looking in the mirror without hair, you do your best to __________your day as though it were a day __________you discovered your lump(肿瘤). Then everything seems doable. __________I just booked the trip. In London, every day I __________a different adventure, from which my family and I learned much and __________ourselves.
I had wanted to take a__________like this for years, but life and work had gotten in the way. Now, __________life and work, we had finally done__________. I have thoroughly enjoyed family learning ____________living, but nothing is better than knowing that my kids feel __________for the trip. One day, perhaps they’ll realize that sometimes, the best__________come(s) after surviving your greatest fears.
1.A. concern B. reason C. treatment D. anxiety
2.A. realize B .imagine C. ignore D. doubt
3.A. continue B. change C. happen D. arise
4.A. pilot B. doctor C. tourist D .journalist
5.A. tired B. fond C. proud D. afraid
6.A. frequently B. never C. already D. just
7.A. failed B. delayed C. ended D. approached
8.A. save B. create C. improve D. celebrate
9.A. decision B. wish C. judgment D. conclusion
10.A. get rid of B. get through C. look back on D. look for
11.A. before B. after C. until D. when
12.A. But B. Otherwise C. So D. Even
13.A. expected B. planned C. described D. experienced
14.A. taught B. enjoyed C. introduced D. trained
15.A. trip B. rest C. risk D. lesson
16.A. in terms of B. owing to C. in addition to D. regardless of
17.A. it B. them C. everything D. something
18.A. for B .with C. by D. beyond
19.A. eager B. grateful C. ready D. sorry
20.A. work B. love C. adventures D. chances
Do’s and Don’ts of Donating
Giving up your unused or unwanted stuff is a great way to make space in your home for the items that you do enjoy on a regular basis. Not sure where to start? Here are some do’s and don’ts of donating your belongings.
Do Prepare Your Clothes
You’ve thoroughly cleaned out your closet and drawers, and have a mountain of clothing waiting to be donated. 1. Make sure all buttons are accounted for, and that you can’t see any dirty marks, or damage.
The number one rule of donating your stuff is to make sure that it’s in good, usable condition. Don’t pass along old clothes or furniture, chipped dishes, books that are missing pages, or toys with lost pieces. Nobody wants to accept your damaged belongings. Find a local company that will recycle these items instead.
Don’t even think of donating these items
With a little common sense it’s easy to figure out items that are ideal for donations.3.As a gentle reminder, it’s never a good idea to donate car parts, dangerous waste, construction materials and weapons.
Don’t donate large appliances
Major appliances such as stoves, fridges, freezers, washers and dryers typically reside on the ‘do not donate’ list due to health and safety reasons. All items accepted for donation must be thoroughly clean and in good working order. With secondhand appliances, it can be difficult to guarantee that they fit the bill.4.
Don’t donate recalled items
Every so often a product recall hits the news headlines. Highchairs, toys, holiday lights for Christmas trees—the list of recalled items due to safety concerns is endless. 5. A dangerous product should be thrown away, and not passed on to an unsuspecting person. Think of the well-being of others before dropping off something that’s viewed as a hidden danger in your own home.
A. They’re all acceptable items for donation, too.
B. Instead of donating an unwanted large appliance, call your local trash collection company and arrange for their safe disposal.
C. But unfortunately some people will throw away the contents of their home without a second thought.
D. Before you bag up these pieces, inspect each one to ensure that they’re in good condition and ready to be owned by someone else.
E. Don’t donate damaged items.
F. Clothes aren’t the only household items that can be donated.
G. Never donate recalled items!
I sat down at my desk and started writing an emotional letter of gratitude(感激). But _______it came to actually placing the letter into the mailbox. I_______.
The letter was to a teacher whose volunteer efforts had _______my view on the world and I felt I should let her know how her _______positively influenced my life.
I could have easily sent her an e-mail, _______that seemed a bit_______for such an important thank-you. That’s why I ended up _______the letter. But now I hesitated. We had _______merely by Facebook comments and occasional private messages. I _______knew her. Maybe my letter was too heartfelt. “People don’t normally do this,” I thought to myself.
Thinking a while, I put the envelope in the mailbox ________.
A couple of weeks later I received a Facebook response from her. It turned out she was________a tough time and my note meant the ________ to her. She said she had no idea that she was making such a(n)________to others.
Not only did this letter make her happier, but her ________increased my joy as well. I was so ________that it made such a difference to her that I decided to write a gratitude letter to________each month.
I’ve been doing this for two years now and it’s________transformed my life. I’m more likely to seek out the________in others and more thankful for the beautiful life I’m ________. Cultivating (培养) ________is a great skill to practice. Life is too short not to do it.
1.A. after B. if C. because D. when
2.A. smiled B. burst C. rejected D. froze
3.A. changed B. balanced C. weighed D. supported
4.A. example B. picture C. memory D. call
5.A. and B. but C. in case D. in order
6.A. normal B. hard C. wonderful D. lame
7.A. posting B. polishing C. handwriting D. folding
8.A. made sense of B. come into being C. kept in touch D. got on with
9.A. really B. barely C. still D. also
10.A. immediately B. away C. again D. eventually
11.A. gong through B. breaking through C. breaking away from D. having access to
12.A. dream B. world C. tip D. warning
13.A. mess B. difference C. effect D. effort
14.A. exploration B. expectation C. reply D. greeting
15.A. curious B. confident C. excited D. hopeful
16.A. anyone B. her C. someone D. each other
17.A. greatly B. negatively C. slightly D. simply
18.A. nature B. ambition C. honesty D. goodness
19.A. living B. giving C. desiring D. wasting
20.A. writing B. appreciation C. direction D. protection
