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某英文报社准备刊发一篇题为”Living in a City”有关城市生活利和弊的文章。根据下面提示写一篇英语短文。

优点：找工作容易；交通便利；有公园、饭店等休闲场所。

缺点：生活消费高；人口多，拥挤；空气污染，居住环境差。

要求：1. 覆盖以上全部内容，可适当发挥。

2. 词数100左右，标题已给出。

Living in a City

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根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

A student's life is never easy. 1. A lot of preparations are needed so you can be sure to go back home with a diploma and a bright future waiting for you. The following are some basic things you need to do before even seizing that passport and boarding on the plane.

Knowing the country.

You shouldn't bother researching the country's hottest tourist spots or historical places. You won't go there as a tourist, but as a student. It'll be helpful to read the most important points in their history and to read up on their culture. 2. You surely don't want to face legal problems, especially if you're away from home.

Studying their language.

Don't expect that you can graduate abroad without knowing even the basics of the language. Before leaving your home country , take online lessons to at least master some of their words and sentences. 3. Doing this will also prepare you in communicating with those who can't speak English.

4. Check the conversion (兑换) of your money to their local currency, set up your bank account so you can use it there, get an insurance, and find an apartment. The Internet or your intended school will be very helpful in finding an apartment and helping you understand local currency.

Remember, you're not only carrying your own reputation but your country's reputation as well. If you act foolishly, people there might think that all of your countrymen are foolish as well. 5.

A．Packing your clothes.

B．Preparing for other needs.

C．Most importantly, read about their laws.

D．This will be useful in living and studying there.

E．That would surely be a very bad start for your study abroad program.

F．Going with their trends will keep it from being too obvious that you're a foreigner.[来

G．And it is even more difficult if you will have to complete your study in a foreign land.

The economy of the last quarter was much stronger than ______ predicted, driven by a rare increase in government spending.

A. vaguely B. randomly

C. consistently D. originally

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One day, my wife suggested that I should spend some time with my mother. My mother lived alone, but the _________ of my work and my three children made it impossible to visit her _________ . When I _________ to invite her to go out for dinner and a _________, she was surprised by my _________ request but agreed with _________ in her voice.

That Friday after work, while I was _________ over to her house, I was a bit _________ . When arriving, I _________ her waiting in the door with her coat on, appearing to be anxious about our date as well. With her hair curled, she was wearing the dress that she had worn on her last wedding _________ . “I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were _________ ,” she said proudly, as she got into the car.

We went to a restaurant that, although not _________ , was very nice and cozy. During the dinner, we had a _________ conversation - nothing extraordinary but catching up on recent events of each other’s life. We talked so much that we missed the movie.

As we arrived at her house later, she said firmly, “I'll go out with you again, but _________ you let me invite you.” I agreed.

A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn't have a chance to do anything for her. Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant _________ from the same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said: “I paid this bill _________ . I wasn't sure that I could be there; _________ , I paid for two plates after all — one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night _________ for me. I love you, son.”

At that moment I understood the _________ of saying, in time, “I LOVE YOU.” And to give our loved ones the time they deserve. Because nothing is more important in life than family... and they shouldn't be _________ until “some other time.”

1.A. ordersB.demandsC. suppliesD. worries

2.A. happilyB. recentlyC. casuallyD. frequently

3.A. wroteB. visitedC. calledD. claimed

4.A. partyB. concertC. movieD. theatre

5.A. uncommonB. suddenC. anxiousD. strange

6.A. astonishmentB. sorrowC. embarrassmentD. delight

7.A. walkingB. drivingC. ridingD. coming

8.A. cautiousB. nervousC. excitedD. frightened

9.A. watchedB.imaginedC. noticedD. recognized

10.A. anniversaryB.ceremonyC. dayD. scene

11.A. satisfiedB.doubtfulC. awkwardD. impressed

12.A. hospitableB. elegantC. peacefulD. convenient

13.A. smartB. specialC. politeD. pleasant

14.A. in caseB. even ifC. only ifD. as if

15.A. invitationB.advertisementC. receiptD. application

16.A. on purposeB.in returnC. in advanceD. for long

17.A. thusB.howeverC. meanwhileD. instead

18.A. meantB. didC. introducedD. suggested

19.A. functionB.importanceC. difficultyD. influence

20.A. put backB.put downC. put awayD. put off

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Out of sight, out of mind. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. 1. . Each of the phrases mentioned above teaches a common truth. But what exactly is a proverb? It’s a short statement that contains a general truth. It is popularly known and often repeated.

Every culture has proverbs. 2. .For example, many cultures value old people for their wisdom and experience. This idea can be found in proverbs. A Chinese proverb says, “An old horse will never get lost.” And a Portuguese proverb states, “An old pan is the one that makes good food.” 3. . The English say, “Good and quickly seldom meet.” The Chinese say, “Think three times before you act.” A Russian proverb exclaims, “Take your thoughts to bed with you, for the morning is wiser.”

There is a saying: To truly know a people, learn their proverbs. Proverbs contain a culture’s values and morals. 4. . People in Saudi Arabia value books and learning. One of their proverbs says, “A book is a garden carried in the pocket.” The French say, “There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience.” So that culture thinks that being honest is important. Egyptians know the value of friendship. One of their proverbs say, “Friendship doubles joy and halves grief.”

In Africa, many proverbs also use images familiar to Africans. For example, “The best way to eat an elephant in your path is to cut him up into little pieces.” 5. . Or “A roaring lion kills no game.” This means that one cannot achieve anything by sitting around and talking about it. One must get out and strive for it.

Learning proverbs in another language is fun. You can make a good impression with your language ability. But remember, proverbs are usually used in spoken language. They are rarely used in writing. If you use a lot of proverbs when you write, people will think you don’t have original thoughts.

A. What is your favorite proverb?

B. Have you heard any of these proverbs before?

C. Many cultures also agree that acting in a hurry is not a good idea.

D. And while some are special for one culture, there are common themes.

E. In other words, the best way to solve a problem is to work on it bit by bit.

F. Proverbs are short and easy to remember.

G. So you can learn what is valued in different cultures through their proverbs.

Recently, a scientist did some experiments．He left a group of 4-year-olds in a room with a bell and a candy．If they rang the bell, he would come back and they could eat the candy．If, however, they didn't ring the bell and waited for him to come back on his own, they could then have two candies.

In videos of the experiment, he can see the children kicking, hiding their eyes--trying to exercise self-control so they can wait and get two candies．The results are different．Some broke down and rang the bell within a minute．Others lasted 15 minutes.

The children who waited longer went on to get higher SAT scores．They got into better colleges and had better adult success．The children who rang the bell quickest were more likely to have received worse teacher and parental evaluations 10 years later and were more likely to have drug problems at age 32.

The experiments are worth noting because people spend a lot of time thinking about how to improve education, how to become rich．But when the result is not good, they will come back to ask "how do we get people to get the sort of self-control that leads to success?" This is to enter the world of human nature.

So these experiments along with everyday experience, tell us that self-control is most important．Young people who can sit through sometimes boring classes to get a degree can work hard in order to learn a language well．They can avoid drugs and alcohol．For people without self-control skills, however, school is a series of failed ordeals（煎熬）．No wonder they drop out and their later life is a group of foolish ideas, such as drug use, stealing and so on.

1.The scientist did some experiments to .

A. test children's self control and later success

B. test children's intelligence of ringing the bell

C. find good ways of training children to learn

D. prove that children's education is important

2.How long did the scientist's experiments last according to the text?

A. Just 15 minutes． B. Within 10 years.

C. Less than 14 years． D.More than 28 years.

3.What is the best title for this passage?

A. Ways of self-control training

B. Experiments on children's ringing the bell

C. Higher score, better achievements

D. Self-control is the key to success

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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。

America’s Beauty Is in Its Diversity

America is built on the idea of freedom, and there is no exception for Muslim women. I _________ the freedom of religion and speech. But mostly, I believe it's OK to be _________, and to stand up for who and what you are. So I believe in wearing the hijab.

The hijab is a religious head covering, like a scarf. I am Muslim, and keeping my head covered is a _________ of maturity（成熟） and respect toward my _________ and to Allah's will. _________, I also like to wear it to be different. I don't usually like to do what everyone else is doing. I want to be a(n) _________ , not just part of the crowd. But when I first wore it, I was also afraid of the _________that I'd get at school.

I_________ on my own that sixth grade was the _________ I should start wearing the hijab. I was _________ about what the kids would say or even do to me. I thought they might make fun of me, or _________ be scared of me and_________ my headscarf. Kids at that age usually like to be all the same, and there's little or no _________ of differences.

On the first day of school, I put all those _________ thoughts behind my back and walked in with my head held high. I was holding my breath a little, but _________ I was also proud to be a Muslim, proud to be wearing the hijab, proud to be different.

I was _________ about everything I thought the kids would say or even do to me. I actually met a lot of people because of wearing my head covering. Most of the kids would come and ask me questions _________ about the hijab and why I wore it.

I did hear some kids was making fun of me, _________ there was one girl; she wasn't even in my class, and we never really talked much and she spoke_________ me, and I wasn't even there! I made a lot of new friends that year, friends that I still have until this very day, five years later.

Yes, I'm different, but everyone is different here, in one way or another. This is the beauty of America, which lies in its _________ .

1.A. believe in B. stick to C. carry out D. push for

2.A. independent B. free C. sensitive D. different

3.A. signal B. sign C. reminder D. cause

4.A. religion B. country C. parents D. status

5.A. In a word B. In general C. To be exact D. To be honest

6.A. princess B. heroine C. individual D. adult

7.A. praise B. punishment C. reaction D. reflection

8.A. hoped B. expected C. realized D. decided

9.A. time B. chance C. case D. occasion

10.A. disappointed B. scared C. enthusiastic D. angry

11.A. still B. already C. even D. ever

12.A. show off B. pull off C. pick up D. put up

13.A. rejection B. ignorance C. awareness D. acceptance

14.A. negative B. optimistic C. serious D. strange

15.A. often B. inside C. only D. outside

16.A. concerned B. particular C. wrong D. convinced

17.A. respectfully B. friendly C. suspiciously D. critically

18.A. and B. so C. but D. or

19.A. in terms of B. in front of C. in charge of D. in favor of

20.A. significance B. diversity C. value D. power

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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-20各小题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出一个最佳答案。

My six-year-old daughter Amara and I ducked into a shop to hide from the rain. I hadn't _________ on a trip to this place. But I figured we'd see what they had _________ we were there. I took my daughter’s hand and _________ around. Suddenly there was a pull on my hand and my _________ was being directed to the shoe section. I let go of her hand and she _________ out to touch a pair of shiny black shoes.

“Buy me?”

“Oh, Sweetie, they are tap shoes. You aren't learning tap dance.”

“Buy me?” she _________ .

“Well, let’s try them on.”

She sat on the floor and _________ her rain boots, and easily slid the new shoes on. A perfect _________ . When she stood up she heard “click”. She took a step. Click, Click. Slowly recognition dawned, as she made the _________ between the shoes and her moving feet. Click , Click , Click.

“Buy me?” with a _________ look in her eyes.

“Okay, take them off and put them in the bag.”

The sun had come back out as we stepped out from our little side _________ . When we were near the car, Amara reached for the bag. I gave it to her wondering what _________ she was looking for. The shoes, of course.

I helped her wear the shoes. Our next stop was the grocery store and these shoes were made to make noise, _________ on my little girl’s feet. This could be _________ . Click, Click, Click — people turned to look. Click, Click, Click. I could feel the _________ stares of the proper people who would never allow their daughters to wear tap shoes to the grocery store. I held up my head with _________ .The “click, click, click” was _________ to my ears.

When Amara was a baby, we were told she would never walk or talk. It has_________ a lot of hard work and patience but she asked for the shoes and the “click, click, click” _________ she can walk. It doesn't matter _________ others think. They don't walk in your shoes.

1.A. offered B. promised C. planned D. changed

2.A. if B. since C. although D. unless

3.A. wandered B. showed C. turned D. played

4.A. thought B. brain C. focus D. attention

5.A. handed B. reached C. took D. picked

6.A. repeated B. announced C. claimed D. responded

7.A. wore B. sought C. attached D.removed

8.A. touch B. sign C. fit D. move

9.A. connection B. choice C. determination D. study

10.A. respectful B. hopeful C. painful D. delightful

11.A. watch B. path C. view D. trip

12.A. admiration B. miracle C. treasure D. fortune

13.A. especially B. generally C. directly D. approximately

14.A. humorous B. interesting C. ridiculous D. amazing

15.A. disappointing B. challenging C. inspiring D. disapproving

16.A. shame B. hesitation C. pride D. sorrow

17.A. music B. noise C. credit D. gratitude

18.A. called B. taken C. spent D. lent

19.A. realizes B. feels C. says D. appears

20.A. why B. which C. how D. what

Riding School：

You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a. m.and 8:30 p.m.(3:30 p.m.on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.

Opening Hours: Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m.—8:30 p.m.

Phone: (412) 396---6754 Fax: (412)396---6752

Sailing Club:

Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification. You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course member, afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons (Tuesday 6:00 p.m—8:00p.m)

Opening Hours:Tuesdays:6:00p.m—8:00 p.m.

Phone: (412)396—6644 Fax: (412)396—6644

Diving Center:

Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.

Opening Hours: Monday and Friday:6:30p.m-8:30p.m.

Phone: (412)396-6312 Fax: (412)396-6706

Medical Center:

The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.

Opening Hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday

Phone：(412)396—6649 Fax：(412) 396—6648

Watersports Club:

We use a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing and water-skiing.A beginners’ course consists of ten 20－minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently, but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a. m to 4 p.m, with lessons all through the day.

Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Phone: (412)39606899 Fax: (412) 396-6890

1.If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join _____.

A. Diving Center B. Watersports Club

C. Riding School D. Sailing Club

2.If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax ______.

A. (412) 396-6706 B. (412) 396-6648

C. (412) 396-6876 D. (412) 396-6752

3.If you are planning to explore the ocean depths, you should attend your lessons at_____.

A. Monday through Friday:7:00 a.m —10:00 p.m.

B. 24 hours from Monday to Sunday

C. Monday and Friday:6:30p.m.—8:30p.m.

D. Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.—8：00p.m.

4. You want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end, you can go to _________.

A. Diving Center B. Watersports Club

C. Riding School D. Sailing Club

5.Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides?

A. Well trained staff members.

B. Good equipment.

C. Nursery for newly-born babies.

D. Various less expensive medicines.

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