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The English language was strongly influenced by an event that took place more than 1,400 years ago. In the year 597,the Roman Catholic Church began its attempt to make Christianity the religion of Britain.
The language of the Catholic Church was Latin. Latin was not spoken as a language in any country at that time. But it was still used by some people.
Latin made it possible for a church member from Rome to speak to a church member from Britain. Educated people from different countries could communi?cate by using Latin.
Latin had a great effect on the English language. The Latin word "dis?cus" became several words in English,including "disk", "dish" and "desk". Some English names of plants such as ginger and cedar come from Latin. So do some medical words such as cancer.
English is a little like a living thing that continues to grow. English began to grow more quickly when William Caxton returned to Britain in the year 1476. He had been in Holland and other areas of Europe where he had learned printing. He returned to Britain with the first printing press.
The printing press made it possible for almost anyone to buy a book. It helped spread education and the English language.
Slowly,during the 1500s English became the modern language we would recognize. English speakers today would be able to communicate with English speakers in the last part of the 16th century.
It was during this time period that the greatest writer in English produced his works. His name was William Shakespeare. His plays continue to be prin?ted,acted in theaters,and seen in motion pictures almost four hundred years after his death.
The development of the English language took a giant step just nine years before the death of William Shakespeare. Three small British ships crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1607. They landed in an area that would later become the southern American state of Virginia. They began the first of several British colonies.
1. The fourth paragraph is developed by .
A. comparing and analysing
B. providing different examples
C. introducing a practical method
D. testing an idea by reasoning
2. According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?
A. We can communicate with the people who lived in the 1550s.
B. The printing press played an important role in spreading English.
C. William Shakespeare contributed to the development of English.
D. It was only in Holland that William Caxton learned printing.
3. In which year did William Shakespeare die according to the passage?
A.1598. B.1600. C.1616. D.1620.
4. It can be inferred from the passage that the next paragraph probably writes
A. how to develop British colonies
B. the origin of American Virginia
C. the sail of three small British ships
D. the English development in British colonies
The year 2013 was very bad for my life. I was almost in depression because of whatever all happened with me.
In those days,I met a guy in office. This guy was much younger than me,but still very soon we became good friends. On my birthday,he offered me to spend my birthday evening with him. It was the lovely evening I spent and felt so nice after long time. He made my birthday so special. Very soon,our friendship became stronger and finally we fell in love in just few days. These days it's very rare if people get love in return,it's always either girl or boy who loves more but never equal. So I found myself so lucky that I experi?enced equal love in return. It's always inner beauty that makes a person beauti?ful and he made me realize how beautiful I am and brought my confidence back. Not only he loved me so much but also helped me in many ways to solve my other problems.
This man came in my life like an angel when I needed most. I got thou?sand reasons to curse (沮咒) 2013 but just one reason which made 2013 very special to forget all bad memories. I owe so much to him and don't know if I would ever be able to repay for what he has done for me. With this story,I would like to take this opportunity to tell him "THANK YOU SO MUCH.” Also,I want to convey one message to everyone,in life we always pass through lots of ups and downs. Sometimes our circumstance becomes even worse,which affects us badly but we should never lose hope. You will always see the sunshine even after the darkest night.
1. The second paragraph is developed mainly .
A. by example
B. by process
C. by contrast
D. by time
2. What reason made 2013 special to the author?
A. Losing the job.
B. Losing her boyfriend.
C. Getting bad disease.
D. A guy in her office.
3. What does the writer want to tell readers through the last paragraph?
A. No sweat,no sweet.
B. Grasp all,lose all.
C. Never lose hope in difficulty.
D. Love me,love my dog.
4. What might be the best title for the passage?
A. Lost and found B. Love and faith
C. Kindness and help D. Care and love
1. Seen from the top of the hill,we can get a full view of the country.
1. Schools often fail to cater for the needs of (gift) children.
3. Her hair was sandy and she (摆动) up and down.
3. Tom was just about to (转过身来) when suddenly he saw Mary.
5. 在意识到可以使用风筝捕捉闪电之后，我决定做一个试验。
I could use a kite to capture lightening,I decided to do an experiment.
4. If you have (失去联系) loved ones,give them a call and let them know that someone is thinking of them.
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