题目内容
The English language started in Britain in the 5th century . It is a mixed（混合的） language. It was built up when German , and French invaders (侵略者) settled in England and created a common language for communication .
Today, it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland . Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example, India, Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong .
But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries you will see or hear some English . Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about “ burgers ”, “ fries ” and “ milkshakes ” . Songs by Madonna , Britney Spears and Celine Dion are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what we are singing !
English is a messy language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture. For example, computer-related words such as “ blogging ”, “ download ” and “ chatroom ”. Also included are words that teenagers use . Who does not know “ cool ”, “ OK ” and “ hello ” ?
Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like “ cafe ” and expressions like “ C’est la vie ” (that is life) are all part of the English language. German words are also part of English . Words like “ kindergarten ” come from the German language . Recently , British people have become interested in “ yoga ” (瑜伽). But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India .
All in all , the English language is full of twists and turns and it is changing all the time . Make sure you keep up with it !
71. The author uses the words “ blogging ” and “ download ” in order to show .
A. Web is very important B. he knows a lot
C. he likes surfing the Internet D. popular culture has an influence on English
72. English borrows words from other languages . Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text ?
A. French . B. German . C. Chinese . D. Hindu .
73. Which of the following pushes the changes of English according to the passage ?
A. Personal interests . B. Global advertising .
C. International travelling . D. Developments of Britain .
74. Which of the following is NOT true ?
A. English has a history of about 150 years .
B. English is one of the official languages of Hong Kong .
C. English has always been changing .
D. English has borrowed words from other languages .
75. What is the main idea of the passage ?
A. Changing English . B. The importance of English .
C. The future of English . D. The birth of English .
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Sandy is at home．She is now calling Lisa，her classmate．
Sandy：Hi，Lisa．Have you finished helping your parents?
Lisa： I finished cleaning the living room a little while ago，but I haven’t cleaned my bedroom yet．【小题1】
Sandy：I know what you mean. 【小题2】 Do you think you’11 be finished soon?
Lisa： I should be done in about an hour．
Sandy： 【小题3】
Lisa： I did the English homework last night.【小题4】 I don’t understand it．
Sandy：Me neither. 【小题5】 We can help each other work it out．
Lisa： OK.Then we can go and have our hair cut．
Sandy：Great! See you in a little while．
| A．I don’t like math at all． |
| B．But I haven’t star'ted my math yet． |
| C．Housework is tiring，and I’m tired． |
| D．What do you think we should do then? |
F.Have you looked at Monday’s homework yet?
G..I also hate doing the cleaning around the house．
Have you ever considered all the English expressions that include words about clothes? Let’s see if I can name a few proverbs “off the cuff” since I haven’t prepared for it.
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English expressions with “pants” |
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People wear pants to cover the lower part of their bodies. We sometimes say that people who are restless or nervous have “ants in their pants.” They might also “fly by the seat of their pants” -- they use their natural sense to do something instead of their learned knowledge. Sometimes, people may “get caught with their pants down” -- they are found doing something they should not be doing. And, in every family, one person takes control. Sometimes a wife tells her husband what to do. Then we say “she wears the pants in the family.” |
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When people want to say something about money |
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Pants usually have pockets to hold things. Money that is likely to be spent quickly can “burn a hole in your pocket.” Sometimes you need a belt to hold up your pants. If you have less money than usual, you may have to “tighten your belt” -- you may have to live on less money and spend your money carefully. But once you have succeeded in budgeting your money, you will have that skill “under your belt.” I always praise people who can save their money and not spend too much. I really “take my hat off to them.” Yet, when it comes to my own money, I spend it “at the drop of a hat” — immediately, without waiting. And sadly, you cannot “pull money out of a hat” —you cannot get money by inventing or imagining it. |
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English expressions with “shoes” |
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Boots are a heavy or strong kind of shoes. People who are “too big for their boots” think they are more important than they really are. I dislike such people. I really do. You can bet your boots on that! Yet, truly important people are hard to replace. Rarely can you “fill their shoes” -- or replace them with someone equally effective. |
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English expressions with “shirt” |
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My father is an important person. He runs a big company. He wears a suit and tie and a shirt with sleeves that cover his arms. Some people who do not know him well think he is too firm and severe. They think he is a real “stuffed shirt.” But I know that my father “wears his heart on his sleeve” —he shows his feelings openly. And, he knows how to “keep his shirt on”—he stays calm and never gets angry or too excited. |
1.What is this passage mainly about?
A. Which words can be used to describe my father.
B. Why English expressions include words about clothes.
C. What people mean when they use some proverbs.
D. How to say English correctly and properly.
2.Which of the following proverbs are not related to money?
A. tighten one’s belt B. take one’s hat off to them
C. burn a hole in one’s pocket D. get caught with their pants down
3.Tim often considers himself the most important person in the world, which is far from the truth .We may say ______.
A. he “wears his heart on his sleeve ”. B. he “bet his boots on that ”.
C. he is “too big for their boots”. D. he “ fill their shoes”.
4.If you want to praise somebody for his calmness when facing danger, you may say______.
A. “Amazing! How can you keep your shirt on at that time!”
B. “You really fill your shoes”
C. “Awesome ! You wear your heart on your sleeve!”
D. “Cool! You are truly a stuffed shirt”.