题目内容
It is going to rain today．Take an umbrella with you to ________ you from the rain．
- A.stop
- B.prevent
- C.keep
- D.protect
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Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for the London bus. The bus for London would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in lines, others were walking about. There was a group of school-girls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in order. Tom looked around but there was nowhere for him to sit.
He walked into the station café. He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down, facing a large mirror on the wall. Just then, John, one of Tom’s friends, came in and sat with Tom.
“What time is your bus?” asked John.
“Oh, there is plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.
“Oh, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said John.
They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again.
“Good heavens! It’s going back-ward!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.” “You are looking at the clock in the mirror,” said John.
Tom wanted to kick himself for being so foolish. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. He has never liked mirror since then.
【小题1】Tom went into the station café because _______.
| A．John asked him to have a cup of tea |
| B．he wanted a drink there |
| C．he would meet a friend of his |
| D．it was early yet and he could find a place to sit |
| A．Half past twelve. | B．Half past eleven. |
| C．Twenty to twelve. | D．Half past one. |
| A．the right time | B．it is going slower |
| C．it is going backward | D．it is going fast |
| A．Tom missed his bus. |
| B．He liked mirror even before. |
| C．The next bus would leave soon. |
| D．Tom arrived in London on time. |
Nowadays everybody seems to think that they know English. Many people speak it but few speak it really well. Practice is necessary in speaking English well.
Reading is also one of the things that will help you to speak English better. Read whenever you can and whatever you like! Read papers and Internet sites that you like in English every day. Then, you will see that the number of known words is increasing and you are able to speak with more skills. Then you will have made the foundations (基础) and a good basis of English. It is not good to stop and get stuck there.
Going to England or an English–speaking country is a good choice, but many people cannot afford it. If you cannot go, reading and speaking with your friends will also help you to practice your English. However, I think it is very good to visit some English – speaking country to see and test your knowledge in everyday life. You will understand the everyday usage of the language in its natural environment. There your level of English is going to improve even faster. Your ability to speak English is better. Nothing can match the excitement and happiness when a native speaker tells you that your English is very good!
Finally, in order to speak English well, you must be persistent (坚持的) and do it every day. It is like playing the piano. Pianists play it every day and so should you. Include English in your life and you will see where it is going. Practice, practice! Read, write and improve your language skills and you are on you way when you will be able to speak it with more and more confidence!
【小题1】Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
| A．How to Improve Your Language Skills |
| B．How to Speak English Well |
| C．Speaking English |
| D．Practice, Practice! |
| A．Trying to improve your vocabulary. |
| B．Keeping on reading when you have time. |
| C．Stopping when you have a good basis of English. |
| D．Looking up every unknown word when reading. |
| A．practicing | B．going abroad | C．reading | D．writing |
| A．we should play the piano every day |
| B．speaking English is fun and entertaining |
| C．we should practice English every day to improve our speaking skills |
| D．if we’ve learned to read and write, we’ll certainly be able to speak |
| A．Reading papers and Internet sites. |
| B．Having a good basis of English. |
| C．Going to an English–speaking country. |
| D．A native speaker’s praise. |
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。
1 Many students feel stressed around big moments in their lives like during final exams or when applying to college. Stress can be a pretty dangerous thing, because it can cause you to become sick.. Here are some ways to cope with stress:
Laugh Laughter is really one of the best medicines. When things get stressful, do things that make you laugh. Watch a funny movie. 2 Chat with friends and family.
Take a Deep Breath Breathing is a great way to reduce your stress. Taking deep breaths or doing breathing exercises may seem silly, but it do help you relax and clear up your mind.
Plan Ahead Most students tend to study hard when test time comes close or do their homework right before it is due. However, having a plan will do a lot to decrease your stress. 3
Sleep Sleep is another great tool in reducing stress. 4 You should be getting at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep each night. As you know, a lack of sleep can be bad for your health.
Learn to Say “No” 5 So there are times when it is okay to say “no” to the requests of friends, families and teachers. If it is going to add too much to your stress level, just say so.
| A．There are a lot of ways to deal with stress. |
| B．Sometimes life gets pretty stressful. |
| C．Read an interesting book. |
| D．Some stress comes from doing everything you’re asked to do. |
F. Give yourself the appropriate amount of time to complete tasks, and break those tasks down into manageable portions.
G. You can lose yourself for a while in the music.
--- Do you suppose it is going to rain over the weekend?
--- _______.
|
A．I don’t hope so |
B．I don’t believe it |
C．I suppose not |
D．I expect not so |