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【题目】I didn't want to go with him, so I invented a (n) __________ about things I had to do on Friday.

A. excuse B. reason

C. cause D. explanation

【答案】A

【解析】句意:我不想和他一起去,所以我编了一个借口说上周五我有些事情必须做。excuse理由，借口； reason原因，理由；cause原因，理由，事业；explanation解释，说明。

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They believe it could help find a cure for worse mental conditions like Parkinson’s disease. Professor Michael Coleman is leading the research program. He explained，“We are aiming to be able to study the human brain at the most basic level, using an actual living human cell system. Cells have to be alive and operating efficiently to enable us to really understand how the brain works.” The experiment involves changing cells from a cancer tumor(肿瘤) and making them behave like brain cells.

Although far from finished, researchers hope the false brain cells will give them a greater understanding of how real brains work. This, in turn, could significantly further research into conditions which affect the brain. Neil Hunt, chief leader of the research group, said，“It is still very early days, but in the future the research could lead to a useful tool for looking into dementia (痴呆)．”

The technique could also provide a way to carry on animal test and is being supported by the Humane Research Trust (HRT). The scientists predict that over the next ten years a million people will develop dementia. Professor Coleman believes their findings could change this. He said，“We hope our research will provide scientists with a new and highly relational human experimental model to help them understand the brain better and develop new drugs to control the related disease. However, the biggest challenge at present is that we are greatly short of fund, which will slow our research.”

【1】【改编】UK scientists grow a living human “brain” so as to ________.

A．research into the structure of human brain

B．take advantage of living human cell system

C．discover how human brain really functions

D．distinguish cells from a cancer tumor

【2】According to Neil Hunt, research into brain cells ________.

A．will get finished as early as possible

B．will make people discover dementia

C．will affect the brain growth in many ways

D．will help to treat some diseases in nerve system

【3】【改编】What can we conclude from the last paragraph? ______.

A．the technique provided by HRT is immature

B．animal tests are forbidden by law

C．a million people suffer from brain diseases

D．the research program lacks financial support

【4】【改编】what is the purpose of the text ?________.

A．The text is intended to tell us about a breakthrough in medical research

B．The text is intended to introduce a research program in human’s brain

C．The text is intended to introduce the progress of drugs for dementia

D．The text is intended to tell us about health problem in nerve system

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People who hate to spend money are known as “tightwads”, while those who like to get the most value for their money are called “thrifty”. 【2】 A spendthrift is someone who spends wastefully. People like that are often said to spend money “like a drunken sailor” or “like there is no tomorrow”.

In the United States, people who want to start a savings account have different choices of where to put their money. 【3】 Credit unions are cooperatives for people who have some kind of connection. For example, the members might work for a university or a government agency. Most credit unions are nonprofit organizations.

Credit unions, banks and other financial institutions pay interest on savings accounts. But the rates are low. Certificates of deposit (定期存款) pay higher returns. With Certificates of deposit, people agree not to withdraw the money for a certain period of time. This term could be anywhere from a few months to several years. 【4】 People can withdraw the money early but they have to pay a penalty.(罚金)

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A. People are willing to save money for te future.

B. Before gold, even kings take off their hats.

C. A penny saved is a penny earned.

D. Longer terms, and large amounts, pay higher interest.

E. This year the rate is expected to be a little more than four percent.

F. These include banks and credit unions.

G. A thrifty person is different from a spendthrift.

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【1】A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents，you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.

Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them for when you’re off on your own. It’s OK to get angry but angry actions don’t help you or your parents. Act calmly， cool off, journal about your feelings，or talk to a friend.【2】

Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However，you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold， raining，snowing，or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes.【3】. Since you can forgive your friends， why not forgive your parents?

Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV，or go somewhere with them【4】Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.

Some people simply may not be able to love their parents.【5】Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.

A．There can be realistic reasons for this，family violence for example.

B．Anyway，spend as much time with them as you can.

C．Tell them you love them every morning.

D．Forgiveness is the key.

E. Parents will in turn express their love to you.

F. After this, share your feelings with your parents.

G. Please remember parents are as important as friends.

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1. 对老师与家长的关爱表示感谢；

2. 向与自己发生过矛盾的同学表达歉意；

3. 努力学习，实现人生梦想；

4. 对学弟、学妹的建议。

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1. 可适当加入细节，使行文连贯；

2. 词数：100 左右（开头已给出，不计入总字数）。

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【题目】重点短语

【1】________ of 由……组成，由……构成

【2】give ________ 放弃

【3】go ________ about 喜欢……

【4】________ one’s blood 家传，天生就有

【5】think much ________ 对(某人或事)评价很高

【6】________ over 接管

【题目】重点短语

【1】________ athletics 做田径运动

【2】as ________ as (除……之外)又，

不但……而且

【3】________ a list of 列……的清单

【4】be ________ to do 下定决心要做

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开始被出售

【6】________ the increase 正在增加

【7】have an advantage ________ 比……有优势

【8】________ ten seconds 每10秒钟

【9】________ money 赚钱

【10】________ an ambition 实现志向

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A．quite agreed with his colleague

B．thought it very funny

C．was very puzzled

D．was very sad

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A．wanted to inform the author of his present job

B．tried to persuade the author to work with him

C．wanted the author to share his joy and satisfaction

D．thought the author wasn't fit to be a teacher

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B．life memories

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C．talk about the meaning of graduation

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