In Taiwan, “motorpool “ is commonly known as a place for the maintenance(维修) of official business and government cars. In ­___36___ it is a place for vehicle maintenance.
More than ten years ago, I came to America on business and I __37__advantage of the chance to visit my friend. My friend drove a car to ___38__ me at the airport, and took me to his home__39    the airport. My friend drove his car into the innermost lane, ___40__ had a sign ‘carpool only’ I wondered what “carpool” meant. I wondered ___41____he was going to a motorpool. So I thought myself ____42__ in asking:” Is there anything wrong with the car?” “Nothing.____43___?” said he. “Well then, why are you going to a carpool?” I responded. My friend couldn’t help ___44__ and told me that “ carpool” ___45___to the lane that only the cars with two or more passengers can ____46___. I felt rather embarrassed __47__ that.
After dinner, my friend’s neighbor  48  to ask whether he could carpool the next day. “ 49 ”, my friend said, “ I will accompany my friend to go shopping tomorrow.” I was puzzled again,  50 why he could not “ carpool” with him since we had “ carpooled” 51.  My friend explained to me again that the “ carpool” with him that ____52____ used meant they in turn drove the car to work so as to save  53  . The first” carpool” is a noun; ____54___ the second “carpool” is a verb. It is really difficult for   55 in America to understand it in a short time.

【小题1】
A.commonB.timeC.generalD.short
【小题2】
A.tookB.hadC.usedD.found
【小题3】
A.seeB.takeC.meetD.accept
【小题4】
A.InB.Out ofC.InsideD.From
【小题5】
A.whereB.whichC.itD.there
【小题6】
A.whatB.whetherC.whichD.when
【小题7】
A.puzzledB.foolishC.interestedD.clever
【小题8】
A.whichB.whyC.whereD.what
【小题9】
A.laughingB.shoutingC.stoppingD.saying
【小题10】
A.meansB.refersC.isD.comes
【小题11】
A.pass throughB.go overC.drive inD.sit in
【小题12】
A.in sayingB.for doingC.on hearingD.at listening to
【小题13】
A.went outB.came overC.arrivedD.got off
【小题14】
A.YesB.I’m afraidC.Sure .D.No
【小题15】
A.wonderingB.sayingC.suggestingD.hesitating
【小题16】
A.yesterdayB.tomorrowC.the last dayD.today
【小题17】
A.his neighborB.his friendC.he.D.I
【小题18】
A.timeB.moneyC.energyD.pollution’
【小题19】
A.andB.while .C.soD.or
【小题20】
A.newcomerB.peopleC.ChineseD.those

Sure,you’ve watched extreme pet sports on Animal Planet. But did you know that there’s a whole world of athletic activities for dogs right in our area?

There are some reasons for considering taking part in such activities. Such sports strengthen the close feelings between dog and owner,and also benefit your pup’s body and mind.“ Dogs that are tied with chains often have behavioral problems,” says Lee Morgan. “They love to go out and play as much as we do.”

Of course,many of these sports require some amount of practice,and some breeds are simply better at certain activities than others .But all dogs can participate in the following games.

Frisbee Dogs(投掷游戏用的)飞盘

This sport requires you to throw as many Frisbees as your dog can catch in a 60­second time period. The further out your dog catches the Frisbee,the more points you rack up. Extra points are awarded if your pet catches the Frisbee while it’s still in the air. Mid Atlantic Disc Dogs (MAD­Dogs) hosts local competitions and offers informal instruction in local parks or even in people’s backyards.

Flyball Dogs

The sport has been around since 1970s.Flyball is a relay race with four dogs in a team. Each must jump four hurdles (跨栏) spaced with 10 feet apart and then land on a spring­loaded box that shoots out a tennis ball. The dog must then catch the ball and run back over the four hurdles. Once that’s done,the next dog can go. The first team that successfully completes the course wins the competition. There are a number of local teams,including 4 Dog Night,which holds classes for beginners and intermediate players and is always looking for new team members. The Beltway Bandits is another team,based in Leesburg,that hosts private classes and competitions.

1.Dogs that are always tied with chains often have behavioral problems because ________.

A.there are no close feelings between dog and owner

B.many of them lack enough sports or exercises

C.there are no local athletic activities or sports for dogs

D.dogs love to go out and play as much as human beings

2.We can infer that this passage is ________.

A.probably taken from a travelling diary

B.an ad for pet sports training centre

C.from a handbook for the methods of raising pets

D.a news report about animal sports games

3.The second paragraph mainly talks about ________.

A.how to join in such sports activities

B.what kinds of pets can take part in sports

C.the benefits sports activities can provide

D.the disadvantages of pets joining in sports activities

4.From Flyball Dogs,we know that ________.

A.it is a relay race with four hurdles done by four dogs in a team

B.a long race with four hurdles spaced 10 feet apart by a dog

C.the dog which can catch the ball and run back over the four hurdles wins

D.the 4 Dog Night is the best local team which has won many games

 

Today, we complete our story about the influential English writer William Shakespeare. He wrote plays and poems during the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, which remain very popular today.

During earlier times, people would probably have learned several ancient Roman and Greek plays. It was not unusual for writers to produce more current versions of these works. For example, in Shakespeare's play "The Comedy of Errors" Shakespeare borrowed certain details from the ancient Roman writer Plautus. For his play "Macbeth", Shakespeare most likely used a work on Scottish history by Raphael Holinshed for information. Shakespeare might have borrowed from other writers, but the intensity(强度)of his imagination and language made the plays his own. While many plays by other writers of his time have been forgotten, Shakespeare and his art live on.

Shakespeare was also influenced by the world around him. He described the sights and sounds of London in his plays. His works include observations about political struggles, the fear of diseases, and the popular language of the city’s tradesmen. Shakespeare's knowledge of the English countryside is also clear. His works include descriptions of deep forests, local flowers, and the ancient popular traditions of rural people.

It would be impossible to list all of the ways in which Shakespeare’s works have influenced the world culture. But the first and greatest example would be his great influence on the English language. During his time, the English language was changing. Many new words from other languages were being added. Shakespeare used his sharp mind and poetic inventiveness to create hundreds of new words and rework old ones. For example, he created the noun forms of "critic", "mountaineer” and "eyeball". Many common expressions in English come from his plays, including "pomp and circumstance(装腔作势)"from "Othello", "full circle(绕圈子地)" from "King Lear", etc. The list of cultural creations influenced by Shakespeare is almost endless. From paintings to television to music and dance, Shakespeare was well represented. Shakespeare's plays have been translated into every major language in the world.

Shakespeare became a well­known writer during a golden age of theater. His years of hard work paid off.

1.What can we infer from the passage?

    A.Many of Shakespeare's works were influenced by earlier writings.

    B.Shakespeare was hard­working when he was a student.

    C.The experience of living in London helped a lot with Shakespeare's works.

    D.Shakespeare became rich later because of the popularity of his works.

2.Shakespeare might have learnt some information from ancient Roman works in    .

    A."King Lear"     B."The Comedy of Errors"   C. "Macbeth"    D."Othello"

3.Why could Shakespeare's works survive his time?

    A.Because there were so few people writing plays in his time.

    B.Because he produced too many works that nobody else could do.

    C.Because he was a rich and influential person of his time.

    D.Because his works were rich in imagination and language.

4.Shakespeare's greatest influence should be on    .

    A.the English language  B.paintings       C.television    D.music and dance

5.The passage is mainly about     .

    A.an introduction to Shakespeare’s life and his works

    B.the main features and styles of Shakespeare's plays

    C.how culture influenced Shakespeare and he influenced culture.

    D.Shakespeare’s greatest influence on the world culture.

 

 

Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, especially their parents, don’t know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice. It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.

However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions?

Who choose your friends?

Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?

Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like?

1. Many teenagers think their _______ know them better than their parents do.

A.friends

B. teachers

C.brothers and sisters

D. classmates

2.When teenagers stay alone, the usual way of communication is to _________.

A.go to their friends

B.talk with their parents

C.have a discussion with their family

D.talk with their friends on the phone

3. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?

A.Parents should like everything their chil­dren enjoy.

B.In all families, children can choose everything they like.

C.Parents should try their best to understand their children better.

D.Teenagers can only go to their friends for help.

4. The main idea of this passage is that ___________.

A.Teenagers need friends

B.Friends can give good advice

C.Parents often choose their children’s friends for them

D.Good friends can communicate with each other

 

As we all know,it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence (独立宣言).He wrote it in two weeks,and after a few changes,it was accepted by the Congress.As a result,he became famous in America's history.

Born in Virginia,Thomas Jefferson,a brilliant student at school and almost talented lawyer later,was much interested in politics.

 Jefferson was elected Governor of Virginia in 1779,and he was sent to France as the Representative of the American Government in 1784.Sixteen years later,at the age of 57,he was elected president after Washington and Adams.

Far from a handsome man,he was is tall with long arms and big hands.Jefferson,who was an amusing talker in conversation,but a poor speaker,was generally good-natured.

Jefferson was regarded as a defender(捍卫者)of freedom Of America.As a president,he protected the right of speech.Interestingly enough,in his eight years as president,:Jefferson never said “No” to a bill(议案)!which the Congress had passed.He did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.

Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth,1826,the fiftieth anniversary of America’s independence.

1.Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

   A. Thomas Jefferson  B. Lincoln   C. Washington   D. Adams

2.We are most likely to read this passage in           

    A.a daily newspaper            B.a popular advertisement

    C.a history book              D.an important notice

3.Which of the following statements about Jefferson’s personality is true?

   A.He was a shy and slow learner when he was at school.

    B.He was not an easy person to get along with at all

    C.He was not only very talented but also very handsome.

    D.He was an amusing talker,but not good at speaking in public.

4.Jefferson’s greatest contribution in America’s history is that             

    A.he was for the right of free speech

    B.he was sent to France as the Representative

    C.  he wrote the Declaration of Independence

    D.he organized the new University of Virginia

5.Thomas Jefferson was elected president of the United States in the year of      .

A. 1779         B.1784         C.1800         D.1826

 

 

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