题目内容
When Don Richmond and his brother Mark stole their mother’s pocket address book one day, some 13 years ago, the two young men had nothing but good intentions.
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“My parents were truly 54 ,” says Don, now 31. “My parents say it was their best wedding anniversary ever. But they also 55 us that peaceful dinners with the family are pretty good, too.”
36.A.father | B.mother | C.parents | D.brothers |
37.A.met | B.married | C.argued | D.separated |
38.A.meeting | B.party | C.picnic | D.wedding |
39.A.mention | B.regret | C.announce | D.inform |
40.A.invite | B.force | C.cause | D.require |
41.A.job | B.success | C.surprise | D.business |
42.A.likely | B.friendly | C.able | D.honest |
43.A.ceremony | B.anniversary | C.celebration | D.activity |
44.A.already | B.yet | C.also | D.still |
45.A.busy | B.relaxed | C.curious | D.puzzled |
46.A.found out | B.thought of | C.rang up | D.called on |
47.A.comments | B.plans | C.jokes | D.guesses |
48.A.its | B.their | C.her | D.his |
49.A.failed | B.arranged | C.tried | D.hurried |
50.A.booked | B.bought | C.asked | D.borrowed |
51.A.active | B.calm | C.quiet | D.happy |
52.A.completely | B.foolishly | C.silently | D.finally |
53.A.found | B.praised | C.greeted | D.noticed |
54.A.interested | B.pleased | C.scared | D.shocked |
55.A.request | B.promise | C.warn | D.remind |
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"What’s in a name?”According to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet,there is not too much.“That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. "But Shakespeare may have been wrong. In most cultures,names matter a great deal.
Americans choose names for their children with care. Parents usually think about the impression a name gives,not its meaning. Most Americans would consider a “Jennifer” more attractive than a“Bertha",for example. The last name,or,surname,must also be considered when choosing a first and middle name. A name like Lester Chester Hester would sound poetic,but odd. Parents would avoid names that remind them of people they don’t like. On the other hand,people might name their children after a respected elderly relative or even a famous person. The popularity of certain names can change with each new generation. Names that were once common,like Fanny or Elmer,sound old-fashioned today. But other names—like John and David,Mary and Sarah—have stood the test of time and continue to be favorites.
People in Ameica don’t always call their friends and relatives by their given names. Instead,they often use nicknames. Sometimes nicknames are short forms of a longer name. For instance,a girl named Elizabeth may be called Lisa,Beth or Betsy. As children grow up,they may decide for themselves which nickname they wish to be called.
Some people just go by the initials of their first and middle names,like B. J, or R. C. And of course,people may call their children or their sweethearts other special nicknames. Often they have a “sweet” flavor,like Honey or Sugar. What’s in a name? A world of significance. So if you’re choosing an English name for yourself,take care to choose a good one. A made—up name could sound strange to native English speakers. And a translation of your Chinese name may not make an appropriate name,either. But a good name can leave a positive and lasting impression. As an American politician once said,“In real life,unlike in Shakespeare,the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears.”
【小题1】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.People change names in order to be popular with the new generanon. |
B.Names will change by themselves in order to be popular. |
C.Some names may no longer be popular among the new generation. |
D.No names can stand the test of time. |
A.the impression a name gives is more important than its meaning |
B.you can name after a well-known person |
C.surname should be paid attention to |
D.you can create a name that is special |
A.Bertha | B.Fanny | C.Yunyun | D.Elizabeth |
A.Names have great significance to Americans. |
B.Names change when time goes by. |
C.Chinese people should be careful when choosing their English names. |
D.Roses smell sweet by any other name. |
I know what you’re thinking : pizza (比萨饼)? For breakfast? But the truth is that you can have last night’s leftovers in the a. m. if you want to
I know lots of women who skip breakfast (不吃早餐), and they have a ton of different excuses for doing it . Some say they don’t have time,others think they’re “saving” calories (卡路里), and still others just don’t like breakfast food .
But the bottom line is that eating in the morning is very important when you’re trying to lose weight. “Eating just about anything from 300 to 400 calories would be better than nothing at all,” says Katherine Brooking , R , D , who developed the super-easy eating plan for this year’s “SELF CHALLENGE”. And even pizza can be healthy if it’s loaded with vegetables, and you stick to one small piece.
Breakfast is one meal I never miss, and the same goes for most weight loss success stories. Research shows that eating breakfast keeps you from overeating later in the day. Researchers at the University of Southem California found that breakfast skippers have a bigger chance of gaining weight than those who regularly have a morning meal.
So eat something in the morning, anything. I know plenty of friends who end up having no breakfast altogether, and have just coffee or orange juice. I say, try heating up last night’s leftovers-it may sound crazy, but if it works for you, do it! I find if I tell myself, “You can always eat it tomorrow,” I put away the leftovers instead of eating more that night. Try it,and then you may save yourself some pre-bedtime calories. And watch your body gain the fat-burning effects.
【小题1】 The underlined word “leftovers” in Paragraph 1 probably means__________.
A.food remaining after a meal | B.things left undone |
C.meals made of vegetables | D.pizza topped with fruit |
A.Working women usually have breakfast in a hurry. |
B.Many people have wrong ideas about breakfast. |
C.There are some easy ways of cooking a meal. |
D.Eating vegetables helps save energy. |
A.eat something for breakfast | B.be careful about what you eat |
C.heat up food before eating it | D.eat calorie-controlled food |
A.who go to work early | B.who want to lose weight |
C.who stay up late | D.who eat before sleep |