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完形填空

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（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。

When middle-aged Alex quit his job and made up his mind to become a freelance (self-employed) writer, no one could tell for sure whether he would succeed or not. He found a cold storage room in a building, set up a(n) _________ typewriter and settled down to work.

After a year or so, however, Alex began to _________ himself. He found it was difficult to earn his living by _________ what he wrote. But Alex determined to put his dream to the test —_________ it meant living with uncertainty and fear of _________. This is the shadowland of hope, and _________ with a dream must learn to live there.

One day Alex got a call, “We need a(n) _________ , and we’re paying $6,000 a year.” $6,000 was _________ money in 1960. It would enable Alex to get a nice apartment, a used car and more. _________, he could write on the side. _________ the dollars were dancing in Alex’s head, something _________ his senses. He had dreamed of being a _________ — full time. “Thanks, but no,” Alex said _________ . “I’m going to stick it out and write.”

After Alex got off the phone, he _________ everything he had: two cans of vegetables and 18 cents. Alex put the cans and cents into a _________ bag, saying to himself, “There’s everything you’ve made of yourself so far.”

Finally his work was _________ in 1970. Instantly he had the kind of fame and success that _________ writers ever experience. The shadows had turned into limelight.

Then one day, Alex _________ a box filled with things he had owned years before. _________ was a paper bag with two cans and 18 cents. Suddenly he _________ himself working in that cold storage room. It reminds Alex, and anyone with a dream, of the courage and persistence it takes to stay the course in the shadowland.

1.A. expensive B. priceless C. excellent D. used

2.A. doubt B. trust C. regret D. hate

3.A. buying B. selling C. reading D. appreciating

4.A. What if B. Now that C. Even though D. As if

5.A. failure B. success C. loss D. pain

6.A. someone B. nobody C. anyone D. none

7.A. writer B. boss C. manager D. assistant

8.A. little B. real C. false D. high

9.A. Still B. Besides C. However D. Therefore

10.A. If B. Because C. As D. But

11.A. cleared B. destroyed C. hurt D. struck

12.A. writer B. dancer C. driver D. assistant

13.A. hurriedly B. slowly C. firmly D. hesitantly

14.A. pulled apart B. pulled out C. pulled down D. pulled back

15.A. plastic B. paper C. cloth D. metal

16.A. published B. completed C. written D. punished

17.A. poor B. few C. famous D. great

18.A. picked B. searched C. sought D. found

19.A. Outside B. Below C. Inside D. Above

20.A. reminded B. called C. described D. pictured

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When you are travelling in Thailand, which means of transport is the best choice?

You can rent a variety of motorbikes or bikes in Thailand. It seems to be very popular in most of the beaches and islands along the places in the north. The most popular bikes are the little 125 cc Honda Dream which you can get for about 150 baht (铢) a day or as little as 3,000 baht per month, making it the cheapest way to tour Thailand for the people from other countries.

Sometimes you will have to go somewhere by taxi. When you are in cities in Thailand, especially in Bangkok, always remember to get a taxi that is traveling on the roads. Some drivers outside hotels refuse to use the meter(计程表). They will ask a price which is several times the price when they use the meter!

The quality of the roads in Thailand is generally pretty good, so renting cars is another way to get around. The big car rental companies may offer you slightly older cars at a very reasonable(合理的) price. It is a little surprising considering that the cost of buying a car in Thailand is more than that in the West. Petrol is also reasonably priced in Thailand, more expensive than American prices, but much cheaper than what is paid in Europe. In the past, Bangkok could be a difficult place to drive in—signs were generally in Thai only, making it a hard job to find exactly where you were by looking around. But now, the situation is improved. In a lot of places, even the farthest corners of the country, street signs are in both Thai and English.

1.To a foreigner, the most economical way to get around Thailand is renting a ________．

A. motorbike B. car C. taxi D. bike

2.What is the writer's advice about taking a taxi in Thailand?

A. To make sure there is a meter in it.

B. To take a taxi parked outside hotels.

C. To take a taxi going on the road.

D. To bargain with the driver over the price.

3.It was difficult to drive in Bangkok in the past because ________.

A. there were too many traffic jams on the roads

B. the signs were written only in their own language

C. there were no signs at the farthest corners

D. the quality of the roads was not good

语法填空

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

China's Tea Villages

In most Chinese tea villages, March is the time of year in __1.__ locals start to pick and process tea. The usually quiet villages suddenly become busy centers of activity, as people take out special tools and prepare ___2.___ tea processing. In some villages, local residents hold traditional ceremonies, _3.___ (thank) heaven for its blessing. The price of tea __4.__ (pick) in March is extremely high because 5.__ is fresh, tender and contains multiple trace elements.

China ___6.__ (be) famous for tea production since ancient times. Of the goods transported and traded along _7._ Old Silk Road linking China to the Middle East and Europe, the importance of tea was matched only by silk. China produces Oolong, black, green, white, yellow __8.__ dark (aka post-fermented) tea. The Oolong, green and black __9.___ (vary)are most notable for their high quality.

Most of China's tea villages are found in remote mountainous areas in the country's south and southwest, _10.__ the beautiful scenery is often hidden under clouds.

短文改错

假定英语课上老师要求同桌中间交换修改作文，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：在错的词下划一横线，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。

Last weekend, I helped my grandparents prepare for our trip to Beidaihe. On Saturday morning, together with my grandparents, I searched for the Internet for the train schedule, the weather in Beidaihe, and some hotel informations. In the afternoon, I went to the train station and manage to buy two tickets for my grandparents but there was a long queue. After dinner, I packed into the suitcase which my grandparents would need, such as clothes, glasses, a umbrella, and a map. The next morning, I went to the station see them off. Waved goodbye to them on the platform, I felt happy for them and wished them a safety journey.

Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport

If You’ve Lost Personal Belongings

●On Board —Contact the airline’s representatives

●At the Airport —Contact:

—Sheremetyevo Police Department ……+7(495)578-22-55

—Unclaimed luggage storage room in Terminal C ……+7(495)578-23-26

—Unclaimed luggage storage room in Terminal D

……+7(499)500-65-52(domestic flights)

……+7(495)753-86-41(international flights)

When collecting Lost and Found items, you shall have an identification document, a boarding pass or a ticket, and also indicate the place where the items were lost and prove they are yours.

If Your Luggage Is Lost or Damaged

Before leaving the arrival area, please turn to the Lost and Found counter to file a report. The written claim shall be submitted to the airline company not later than seven days from the time when the luggage was to be collected.

If your luggage is not found within twenty-one days of the time when the claim was filed, you have the right to claim damages in the amount of not more than 600 rubles per kilogram. Amount refunded(退款) for the hand luggage lost through the fault of an airline is not more than 11, 000 rubles regardless of its weight. Amount refunded for damaged luggage is calculated based on the same tariffs(关税).

Keep your flight documents (a ticket, boarding pass, luggage tag, and delayed luggage report filed at the airport) until the end of the procedure for searching for your luggage.

Current information on luggage-tracing results ……+7(495)578-76-65

Lost and Found service of Aeroflot Russian Airlines

……+7(495)544-33-25(from 9:00- 20:00)

+7(495)753-86-41(24 hours)

For further information please contact the airline.

1.What should you do if you find your personal possessions lost on board?

A. Submit a claim to the company.

B. Go to the Lost and Found counter.

C. Contact the airline’s representatives.

D. Contact the unclaimed luggage storage room

2.How much money can you claim if your 20-kilomgram hand luggage is lost?

A. 600 rubles.

B. 11,000 rubles at most.

C. 12,000 rubles at least.

D. 12,000 rubles at most.

3.Which number will you probably dial to see whether your lost luggage has been found?

A. 7(495)578-76-65

B. 7(495)544-33-25

C. 7(499)500-65-52

D. 7(495)753-86-41

I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career.

I wasn’t an excellent student because I didn’t do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking what I might do and found I didn’t have much to offer. I just accepted that I wasn’t the type to have a career.

I then found myself a job—looking after two little girls. It wasn’t too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed to live in so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, she’d give me time off the next. But unfortunately, it didn’t often work out. I was getting extremely tired and fed up, because I had too many late nights and early mornings with the children.

One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification（资格证书）if I wanted to work with children. I didn’t think I would be accepted because I didn’t take many exams in school. She persuaded me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten.

Now I’ve got a full-time job there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that you could have a career, even if you aren’t top of the class at school.

1.What is the author’s present job?

A. Working part-time in a college.

B. Taking care of children for a family.

C. Helping children with their schoolwork.

D. Looking after children at a kindergarten.

2.When staying with the two girls’ family, the author ________.

A. was paid for extra work

B. often worked long hours

C. got much help from her boss

D. took a day off every other week

3.Why did the author leave her first job?

A. She found a full-time job.

B. She was fed up with children.

C. She decided to attend a part-time course.

D. She needed a rest after working extra hours.

4.What has the author learned from her own experiences?

A. Less successful students can still have a career.

B. Qualifications are necessary for a career.

C. Hard work makes an excellent student.

D. One must choose the job one likes.

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。

Testing the five-second rule

You may have seen a friend drop food on the floor, pick it up, and eat it, while declaring, “Five-second rule! ” It’s said that food dropped on the floor for five seconds or less is still likely to be clean. 1. .

Students at Britain’s Aston University, led by microbiology professor Anthony Hilton, tested the rule and found it to have some scientific basis. The study’s results show that food dropped for five seconds is less likely to contain bacteria than if it sits there for longer, according to Hilton.

The students also found that the type of flooring where the dropped food lands has an effect. 2. Bacteria are most likely to transfer from tiled (铺瓷砖的) surfaces to moist food when the food has stood there for more than five seconds.

3. Therefore, consumers should still be cautious. “However, the findings of this study will bring some light relief to those who have been employing the five-second rule for years, despite a general consensus that it is purely a myth,” professor Hilton said in a statement.

The research team at Aston also surveyed 500 people to find out who employs the five-second rule. Of the people surveyed, 87% said they would eat food dropped on the floor, or have done so in the past. 4. “Our study showed people are also more likely to follow the five-second rule, which our research has shown to be much more than an old wives’ tale,” Hilton says.

Still, scientists say you should be careful about eating food dropped on the floor, especially if you have doubts about the cleanliness of the surface. 5.

A. But is that true?

B. Carpeted surfaces posed the lowest risk.

C. Of those people, the majority were women.

D. We’ve just lost our last excuse to eat food off the floor.

E. Usually people recover from the infection in five to ten days.

F. There is still a risk of infection if certain bacteria are present on the dropped surface.

G. A biologist points out that one in six Americans get sick from food poisoning every year.

She _____ her husband after years of unhappiness and married again soon.

A. divorced B. divorced from

C. divorced with D. was divorced

Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.

One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tire of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.

Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.

Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.

“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.

1.Why did Jimmy decide to attend a job interview？

A. He lost his job.

B. He needed a well-paid job

C. He wasn’t interested in his job.

D. An old man wanted him to.

2.What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?

A. A friend’s car had a flat tire.

B. A wild man was pushing a car.

C. A terrible accident happened.

D. An old man’s car broke down.

3.Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?

A. He was also to be interviewed

B. He needed a traveling companion

C. He always helped people in need

D. He was thankful to Jimmy

4.How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer’s question?

A. He was sorry for the other applicants.

B. There was no hope for him to get the job.

C. He regretted helping the old man.

D. The interviewer was very rude.

5.What can we learn from Jimmy’s experience？

A. Where there is a will, there’s a way

B. A friend in need is a friend indeed

C. Good is rewarded with good.

D. Two heads are better than one

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