题目内容
I don’t want to walk any further. My legs________.
A. give out. B. use up.
C. wear out. D. give up
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。
Mountain biking is a great way to explore the outdoors, stay in shape, or just have fun. 1._________ Even though it’s dangerous, if you ride with caution, it can be enjoyed by the entire family.
Mountain biking can best be characterized into three different styles --- downhill, free riding, and cross country. Even though the different styles are similar in some ways, they still require different skills. 2._________
You can find groups that have mountain bike rides and competitions. You can look on the Internet or even in a local paper and see exactly what’s available in your area. 3.________ Like all other sports, it takes time and practice. Those just beginning will have to get past the bumps and bruises from falling off the bike.
The bike you select is more of a personal choice, and a big determining factor on the type of riding you will be doing. Bikes come in all styles, shapes, and prices, which will make selecting one for yourself very difficult indeed. 4.__________ A great mountain biker will become one with his or her own bike. When buying, make sure you check for comfort, how it fits, even how it is geared.
5.__________ Anytime you are riding, you should wear a helmet, along with knee and elbow pads. If you are following a group or riding in the woods you should strongly consider a pair of goggles as well. Safety should be your top priority and never taken lightly anytime you are mountain biking.
A. Before you buy a bike, always ask to try it out first.
B. It takes practice to succeed for a great mountain biker.
C. The style that you pick will determine the type of bike you get.
D. You may be able to find groups for the more advanced riders as well as beginners.
E. Mountain bike riding on unpaved roads can be very dangerous, as mentioned earlier.
F. To buy a bike for mountain biking, you should mainly consider how much the bike costs you.
G. Racing down the side of a mountain is a lot of fun indeed, although it can also be quite dangerous.
An increased concentration of carbon dioxide and certain other gases in the Earth’s atmosphere ______ global warming.
A. contributing to B. contribute to
C. contributes to D. to contribute to
----We thought he would have got high marks in the mid-term exam for English.
----What a pity! He ________ too nervous when sitting the English exam that day.
A. was B. had been C. has been D. would have been.
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Chinese-English Translator
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Ancient Object Market
Here you find a large variety of old European furniture, statues and paintings. We also offer a large selection of clocks in bronze, wood, white metal. Organizing buying tours based on the needs of our clients is something else we do. We pick you up from the airport, make hotel reservations and drive you around to the best wholesale(批发) dealers. Our email is artworkdeal@hotmail.com.
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1.Contemporary Art studio is a place where_________.
A. one can enjoy many kinds of artworks
B. one can learn how to paint on pottery
C. one can make pottery by himself/herself
D. one can improve his/her painting skills greatly
2.Who may be suitable for a Chinese-English translator?
A. An American graduate who is good at Chinese.
B. A Chinese graduate who majored in business.
C. A Chinese college student who has good English writing skills.
D. An American college student who is interested in English translation.
3.If Mr. Black wants to buy a painting, he can__________.
A. send an email to sumplastpl@hotmail.com
B. send an email to artworkdeal@hotmail.com
C. call 453-268-130
D. call 668-556-429
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the fourth advertisement?
A. Nice Rome trips.
B. Airport Car Rentals With Drivers.
C. Cheap Car Tours.
D. Flight Service To Pick You Up
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给出的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中 ，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I often read of incidents of misunderstanding or conflict. I ’m left . Why do these people create mistrust and problems, especially with those from other ？
I was growing up in Kuala Lumpur in the early 1960s, children from different races and religions played and studied in harmony. At that time my family lived a stone’s from Ismail’s. And no one was bothered that Ismail was a Malay Muslim and I was an Indian Hindu——we just our differences. Perhaps, our elders had not filled our heads with unnecessary advice，well or otherwise.
We were nine when we became friends. During the school holidays, we'd the countryside on our bicycles, hoping to the unexpected. At times Ismail would accompany my family as we made a rare shopping trip to town. We would be glad of his .
When I was twelve, my family moved to Johor. Ismail’s family later returned to their village, and I touch with him.
One spring afternoon in 1983, I stopped a taxi in Kuala Lumpur. I my destination. The driver acknowledged my but did not move off. Instead, he looked at me.“Raddar?" he said, using my childhood nickname(绰号). I was astonished at being so addressed (称呼). Unexpectedly! It was Ismail! Even after two we still recognized each other. Grasping his shoulder, I felt a true affection, something to describe.
If we can allow our children to be without prejudice, they'll build friendships with people, regardless of race or religion, who will be their side through thick and thin. On such friendships are societies built and we can truly be, as William Shakespeare once wrote, “We happy few, we band of brothers".
1.A. pleased B. interested C. excited D. puzzled
2.A. parties B. cities C. races D. villages
3.A. which B. when C. how D. why
4.A. alone B. around C. together D. apart
5.A. throw B. move C. drop D. roll
6.A. refused B. sought C. accepted D. made
7.A. paid B. treated C. preserved D. meant
8.A. search B. explore C. discover D. desert
9.A. come across B. deal with C. get through D. take away
10.A. arrival B. company C. effort D. choice
11.A. missed B. lost C. developed D. gained
12.A. stated B. ordered C. decided D. chose
13.A. attempts B. opinions C. instructions D. arrangements
14.A. fixedly B. anxiously C. disappointedly D. carelessly
15.A. coldly B. strangely C. fully D. familiarly
16.A. decades B. months C. departures D. years
17.A. possible B. funny C. clear D. hard
18.A. them B. us C. themselves D. ourselves
19.A. from B. with C. against D. by
20.A. still B. then C. instead D. otherwise
The Effects of Stress
There is a famous expression in English：“Stop the world，I want to get off！”This expression refers to a feeling of panic，or stress，that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing，try to relax，and become calm again 1. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life．Too much stress results in physical，emotional，and mental health problems．
There are numerous physical effects of stress．2. It can increase the pulse rate，make the heart miss beats，and can cause high blood pressure．Stress can affect the respiratory system．It can lead to asthma．It can cause a person to breathe too fast，resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide．Stress cilia affect the stomach．3. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress．
Emotions are also easily affected by stress．People suffering from stress often feel anxious．They may have panic attacks．They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress，they often overreact to little problems．For example，a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice．4.
Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious-mental illnesses．Depression，an extreme feeling of sadness and hopelessness，can be the result of continued and increasing stress．Alcoholism and other addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress．Eating disorders are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress．5.
A．Stress can make people angry, moody or nervous．
B．“Stress”means pressure or tension．
C．It can cause stomach aches and problems digesting food．
D．It is obvious that stress can cause physical problems.
E．Stress can affect the heart．
F．So stop the world and rest for a while．
G．If stress is allowed to continue，then one’s mental health is put at risk．
Five years later, he returned home, his character greatly _________.
A. changed B. changing
C. having changed D. was changed
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are strict seat belt laws worldwide but, according 1. statistics, they are hardly
2. (follow). Do you know that a car accident is one of 3. most major reasons of death in young adults? About 50% of the 4. (live) will be saved in an accident if people wear safety belts. Although a 5. (major) of people wear seat belts regularly, statistics show that 6. (most) the younger population (between the age groups 16-35) are hardly found 7. (wear) them. Facts also prove 8. 70% of the people wearing a seat belt 9. (prevent) injuries even on meeting with an accident so far. 10. is found that nearly 10,000 lives can be saved every year only by wearing a seat belt.
