After reading her writing, every teacher came to the _______ that she was a very careful and promising girl..

A. conclusion B. decision

C. impression D. opinion

The boss suggested _________ a meeting and it suggested that he _________ in our plan.

A. to hold; was interested

B. holding; was interested

C. holding; should be interested

D. should hold; be interested

The club, 25 years ago, is holding a party for past and present members.

A. founded B. founding

C. being founded D. to be founded

A group of people were in search of a home. After some time walking around, they finally found a place to down.

They needed some , and the chief (首领) sent out three groups of people to the surrounding areas. After a short discussion, the three groups went out in directions.

The first group explored the north. There, they saw large fields with crops, vegetables and fruits. They went back to report their . ?We saw lots of vegetation (植物). We can be .”

The second group went southwest. There, they saw lots of . As they went back, they said, “We saw hundreds of animals. We can for our food, and rely on meat to sustain (维持) us.”

The last group went southeast. There, they reached the sea and saw hundreds of fish swimming. They returned and said, ?We saw plenty of fish. We can go for our food.?

?We can eat meat alone!” shouted the second group.

“No! ! We did not see any animals at all!” said the first group.

The third group joined in, “Are you ? We did not see anything like you have . There was only water. We need to become fishermen!”

Each group got so with the others that they each went to the place they had explored. They were that they alone had the answer and that the others must have been wrong.

, each group of people only chose to believe themselves. they had chosen to learn from one another and them, they could have had the best of everything.

1.A. spending B. costing C. taking D. losing

2.A. break B. cool C. settle D. calm

3.A. water B. food C. energies D. information

4.A. explore B. clean C. measure D. cover

5.A. same B. a C. / D. different

6.A. main B. few C. poor D. many

7.A. experiences B. findings C. results D. conditions

8.A. vegetarians B. fishermen C. hunters D. miners

9.A. mountains B. people C. animals D. houses

10.A. prepare B. hunt C. fight D. wait

11.A. mainly B. partly C. fully D. hardly

12.A. surfing B. boating C. fishing D. swimming

13.A. Fishes B. Crops C. Cows D. Flowers

14.A. going B. sleeping C. coming D. joking

15.A. described B. brought C. wrote D. explained

16.A. strict B. angry C. sad D. pleased

17.A. sad B. pleasant C. sure D. anxious

18.A. Happily B. Luckily C. Unluckily D. Hopefully

19.A. After B. Because C. Before D. If

20.A. admire B. believe C. appreciate D. understand

Have you ever wondered why birds sing? Maybe you thought that they were just happy. After all, you probably sing or whistle when you are happy.

Some scientists believe that birds do sing some of the time just because they are happy. However they sing most of the time for a very different reason. Their singing is actually a warning to other birds to stay out of their territory.

Do you know what a “territory” is? A territory is an area that an animal, usually the male, claims as its own. Only he and his family are welcome there. No other families of the same species are welcome. Your yard and house are your territory where only your family and friends are welcome. If a stranger should enter your territory and threaten you, you might shout. Probably this would be enough to frighten him away.

If so, you have actually scared the stranger away without having to fight him. A bird does the same thing. But he expects an outsider almost any time, especially at nesting（筑巢）season. So he is screaming all the time, whether he can see an outsider or not. This screaming is what we call a bird’s song, and it is usually enough to keep an outsider away.

Birds sing loudest in the spring when they are trying to attract a mate and warn others not to enter the territory of theirs.

You can see that birds have a language of their own. Most of it has to do with attracting mates and setting up territories.

1.Some scientists believe that most of the time bird’s singing is actually________.

A. an expression of happiness B. a way of warning

C. an expression of anger D. a way of greeting

2.What does the underlined word “territory” mean?

A. A place where families of other species are not accepted

B. A place where a bird may shout at the top of its voice

C. An area for which birds fight against each other

D. An area which a bird considers to be its own

3.Why do birds keep on singing at nesting season?

A. Because they want to invite more friends

B. Because their singing helps frighten outsiders away

C. Because they want to find outsiders around

D. Because their singing helps get rid of their fears

4.How does the writer explain bird’s singing?

A. By comparing birds with human beings

B. By reporting experiment results

C. By describing birds? daily life

D. By telling a bird?s story

Good health is the most valuable thing a person can have, but one cannot take good health for granted. It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy. There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape: eat right food, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly.

Proper nutrition (营养) is important for good health. Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind of “fuel”(燃料). Don't eat too much food with lots of sugar and fat. Eat plenty of foods high in protein (蛋白质), like meat, fish, eggs and nuts. Vegetables and fruits are very important because they provide necessary vitamins (维他命) and minerals. However, don't overeat. It is not helpful to be overweight.

Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important. If you don't get enough sleep, you feel tired and easily get angry. You have no energy. Over a long period of time a little a amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality (人的个性). Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep each night. If you do, your body will feel strong and refreshed, and your mind will be sharp.

Finally, get plenty of exercise. Exercise firms the body, strengthens the muscles, and prevents you from gaining weight. It also improves your heart and lungs. If you follow a regular exercise program, you will probably increase your life-span (寿命). Any kind of exercise is good. Most sports are excellent for keeping the body in good shapes: basketball, swimming, bicycling, running and so on are good examples. Sports are not only good for your body, but they are enjoyable and interesting, too.

If everybody, were to eat the right foods, get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly, the world would be a happier and healthier place. We would all live to be much older and wiser.

1.In order to keep good health, ___________.

A. we should eat a lot of sweets

B. one needs a large amount of fat

C. people should eat according to the foods nutrition

D. we must try to sleep now and then

2.Eating more and sleeping less________.

A. can keep healthy

B. is no good for you

C. gets you more energy

D. will keep your personality

3.The title of the article should be___________.

A. Eating and Exercising

B. How Vitamins Work in Man's Body

C. Staying Healthy

D. Sleeping Well

Last week I was riding my special motorbike and then stopped at a convenience store. As I was getting my wheelchair off the back, a man watched me from his car and I noticed a wheelchair in his back seat. We spoke for a moment and I asked him about the wheelchair. He answered that it was for his daughter. “Well, do you think she would like to go for a ride on my motorbike with me?” I asked. He seemed shocked that a total stranger would ask him this. He thought about it for a second and said, “OK, as long as I can follow you.”

He introduced me to Amy and he sat her on my back seat. Her father followed me for a few miles and she talked non-stop about what she wanted for Christmas.

As we came back to the convenience store, she said, “This ride is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. I have been in a wheelchair my whole life and didn’t know I could do this.” I told her about some of the other things I do (ski, travel the world by myself, etc.). As her father was taking her off my bike, she turned to him and said, “Oh Daddy, I’m going to be OK. Mr. Bryant does all kinds of things, and I will too.” Her father turned away as a tear of joy rolled down his cheek. He hugged me and said, “I was sitting here praying for a gift for Amy that would encourage her. She often felt that her life was dull compared to other children. God answered my prayer just now. Now I pray that God will bless you for your gift to Amy today.” I believed what he said. Being kind and thoughtful to others, we can be an answer to prayer.

1.How did the father feel at first when the author invited his daughter for a ride?

A. He was happy because his daughter could gain excitement.

B. He felt surprised because he didn’t know the author.

C. He was moved because the author offered to help his daughter.

D. He felt nervous because he was worried about his daughter’s safety.

2.What can we know about the author?

A. He was a disabled man.

B. He worked in a convenience store.

C. He often helped people who were in trouble.

D. He usually drove too fast.

3.According to the passage, the girl ____________.

A. used to be a completely healthy person

B. was not allowed to do some fierce sports

C. usually felt sad about life due to her disability

D. was unwilling to communicate with a stranger

4.What did the author’s gift refer to according to the girl’s father?

A. The motorbike. B. The wheelchair.

C. The blessing. D. The ride.

There is no doubt that to study abroad gives you an excellent opportunity to learn things which are very helpful in your career building. Today, Canada has earned a good name in providing quality education and safe healthy environment for its students. That is why more than 130,000 international students enroll(注册) every year in famous Canadian universities. It is an ideal education destination and gives students a unique experience of education and its versatile (多样的) arts and culture. Canada spends a lot on education and is ranked the highest in G-8 countries.

To study in Canada is very cost effective. These universities are affordable compared to other universities in the world such as in the US, New Zealand and UK where cost of education and living is very high. According to a survey in 2006, “Canada offered the lowest tuition fees for foreign students compared to UK and Australia.”

The low rate of crimes and the peaceful safe environment of the country also attract lots of international students to Canadian universities. Canada has 92 universities and 175 community colleges and university degrees have three levels-Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral.

A Bachelor's degree in Canada is for three or four years' full-time study depending upon the nature of the program you are doing. On the other hand, a Master's degree consists of two years of study. For a Doctoral program in Canadian university, you require a minimum of three to four or sometimes five years of research and study.

You can also find many diploma(学位证书) and certification (证明) programs in Canadian universities where the time is generally one year. Some of the Canadian universities are well-regarded worldwide and the degree and diploma obtained from these Canadian universities are recognized globally and promise bright future. After the completion of studies, a person could also find great job offers in Canada itself. International students require a work permit to work on campus.

1.How long will you spend at least in total if you want to finish your Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees in Canada?

A. 7 years. B. 8 years.

C. 9 years. D. 11 years.

2.What advantages does Canada have to attract foreign students according to the passage?

①Quality education.

②Safe environment.

③Versatile culture.

④Bright job future.

⑤High scholarships.

⑥Low tuition fees.

A. ①②③④⑥ B. ①②④⑤⑥

C. ①②③⑤⑥ D. ①③④⑤⑥

3.What's the author's attitude towards studying in Canada?

A. Oppositive B. Doubtful

C. Supportive D. Not mentioned.

4.What's the best title for the passage?

A. Canadian culture

B. The life in Canada

C. Study in Canada--a unique Experience

D. Benefits of studying Abroad

Time is the most valuable thing that mankind has. 1. Many people try to manage their time. They arrange(安排) information and tips in order to effectively(有效地) do so.

2. Time can be managed easily by finding out what is important and arranging these things in the order of importance. In this way you know your direction before making any plans and do not waste time and energy unnecessarily.

Now comes the next question. 3. The answer is that you need to find out what steps you need to take and what you want to do. Then you know how much time to spend for each thing. These steps are like goals. 4. Not having them is like walking blindly in a dark room, trying to find the door.

Time management also demands a set schedule that works best for you. In this way you will be able to arrange your tasks based on their importance and finish them. In this way you will not waste your time in beating around the bush.

5. There are lots of things that we need to do in a short time. Therefore, having good time management skills is at the top of the list of things we all need.

A. We all live in a fast-paced (快节奏的) world now.

B. Using every passing second effectively can benefit us.

C. Could you divide your time equally while doing your work?

D. How do you manage time and what type of information is needed to do so?

E. Setting goals is the most important part of time management.

F. Managing time is not that hard.

G. The aim of time management is to give us a feeling of satisfaction.

Tim: Hi, Susan. I've been wondering when I'd run into you. What are busy with?

Susan: Nice to meet you here, Tim. I'm buying some Christmas gifts for those 1. work with me, but it's really 2. headache.

Tim: Maybe I could give you some advice. Firstly, you should consider 3. (divide) them into different groups. Who are the people that are your friends as well as your workmates and who are the people you do not know well 4. see pretty much daily.

Susan: OK, then 5. should I do?

Tim: For the friends, you want to buy 6. personal gifts. Chocolate, for example.

Susan: This is what I always give, but I know one of my friends, Mary, is 7. a diet.

Tim: Does she like fruit or coffee? Anyway, think the gift that you know your friend likes.

Susan: Well, I think fruit is helpful to keep 8. (health). What about others?

Tim: You can send them cards.

Susan: Christmas cards?

Tim: Yes, you can afford them. More 9. (important), it reminds them that you're thinking of them.

Susan: Thank you for your suggestion, Tim. You 10. (help) me out.