Lack of money ________ her not continuing her studies.

A.explains to B.cares for

C.accounts for D.approves of

Some of the tricks people tend to _______ on each other on April 1st should be forbidden.

A.make B.act C.take D.play

Who would you like to have _____to Beijing for business this time?

A.go B.gone C.to go D.going

The newly-discovered evidence led to the criminal _______ to five years in prison.

A.to be sentenced B.being sentenced

C.sentenced D.be sentenced

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One day I was hanging about with several friends. Not really doing anything , just doing what teenagers do on a hot summer afternoon.

We were walking through a parking lot my younger brother, Mark, came running up to us at full . A few seconds later I saw a man running behind him. Mark was out of , so I didn't really understand what he was . The man in front of me was for Mark. Mark moved behind me, and I realised that he was . I asked the man what the . was. The man said he wanted my little brother in a bad way. He reached for my brother again and again but I him. He then punched (拳击) me in the chest. I felt more than hurt and I had to defend myself.

did the man know that I had been training in Karate (空手道) for four years. I was by my parents to respect all adults, this man was so terrible. He was trying to hurt my ; he turned his anger to me with a attack. But, much to his surprise, he found he was in a bit of trouble himself. So the man his attack and disappeared from my sight.

The whole thing was over a simple disagreement two children, namely Mark and the man's daughter. This man had overreacted (反应) and did things without finding out the facts. I am happy that no one was hurt badly and that worked out okay.

However, the man and I were similar in a way. We both tried to the ones we care about in the best way we could.

1.A.helpful B.necessary C.special D.useful

2.A.when B.as C.since D.why

3.A.limit B.power C.speed D.hope

4.A.control B.breath C.mind D.danger

5.A.thinking B.saying C.making D.ordering

6.A.reaching B.waiting C.caring D.leaving

7.A.surprised B.excited C.brave D.scared

8.A.difficulty B.act C.problem D.task

9.A.blocked B.defeated C.disliked D.disagreed

10.A.tired B.shocked C.moved D.bored

11.A.Little B.Much C.Many D.Few

12.A.reminded B.showed C.taught D.encouraged

13.A.and B.so C.as D.but

14.A.teacher B.father C.brother D.friend

15.A.mental B.material C.chemical D.physical

16.A.continued B.kept C.stopped D.increased

17.A.between B.across C.among D.for

18.A.naturally B.wildly C.slightly D.slowly

19.A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything

20.A.protect B.admire C.value D.praise

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The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.

I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood. In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.

American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It’s certain that many things from America are as much a part of people’s lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I’ve known about Coca Cola for my whole life.

However, it’s different with Western fast food. For example, I don’t think McDonald’s is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home. On the other hand, maybe McDonald’s hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It’s true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald’s, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it’s obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.

1.From the first paragraph we can know that ____.

A.the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere

B.most Spanish people don’t like to listen to their own music

C.fast food spreads from Spain to the United States

D.some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills

2.What plays an important part in the spreading of American culture in Spain?

A.American novels B.Hollywood movies.

C.McDonald’s. D.American music.

3.Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?

A.To protect foreign culture in Spain.

B.To earn more money from Spanish films.

C.To limit the number of foreign movies.

D.To unite the European Community.

4.What do you think Spanish tapas might be?

A.The name of a drink.

B.The name of a restaurant.

C.A clothing brand.

D.A certain kind of food.

When it comes to President Obama，most of his personal business is already known by the public. Personal information about his children, Malia and Sasha，however，has been kept a little more under wraps.

The New York Times recently released a list of rules that Michelle Obama has mentioned over the years that Malia and Sasha must follow during their time in the White House，as well as in general. See how the first family educates their children：

The girls must write reports about what they've seen on their trips，even if it's not required by their school.

Malia may use her cell phone only on the weekend，and she and her sister cannot watch television or use a computer for anything but homework during the week.

Malia and Sasha have to play two sports：one they choose and one selected by their mother.

Malia must learn to do laundry(洗衣服)before she leaves for college.

The girls have to eat their vegetables，and if they say they are not hungry，they cannot ask for cookies or chips later.

While these might be shocking to some，Michelle said，“They're not little princesses. It's just basic rules，boundaries, and expectations that we would have normally.”

Michelle also mentions another set of rules：

The girls must do their chores(家务)，though the White House has a large staff. Malia and Sasha have chores of their own.

They must play a team sport, because it's about learning how to play on a team，how to lose and how to win gracefully.

It sounds like Michelle and Barack want the best for their kids and to make them as well ­rounded as possible. What are your thoughts on the Obama family rules?

1.What's the passage mainly about?

A.The first family rules.

B.The first family daily life.

C.How to be good parents.

D.How to be good children.

2.What do the underlined words “under wraps” in Para 1 probably mean?

A.Attractive. B.Secret.

C.Calm D.Public.

3.What has to be followed after the girls' every trip?

A.Emails B.Reports.

C.Homework. D.Photos.

4.Which of the following is the exception for the girls?

A.To learn to do laundry.

B.To play two sports.

C.To use cell phone freely.

D.To eat their vegetables.

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Dear Mr. Black,

I’m very thank to you for inviting me to stay with you in the come summer vacation. I have been dreamed of seeing you again so that I can get help from you in my English learning. And I’m afraid I cannot go to your place in this summer. I’ve promised my grandmother, she lives in the country, to spend this summer with her. She misses me too much that I find difficult to refuse her request. I’m busy preparing for my examinations in present. I planned to visit you in winter if it’s convenient to you.

Best wishes.

Yours truly,

Li Ying

书面表达。

一些学校为了让学生有更多的时间学习文化知识，取消了美术课。你对此持反对意见，请从以下三个方面谈谈你的看法。

1．美术课可以培养我们的艺术品位；

2．欣赏艺术作品可丰富我们的生活；

3．美术课会营造更活跃的课堂氛围。

注意：1. 词数：100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.参考词汇：艺术品位 artistic taste；氛围 atmosphere

—How did you make contact with the travel agent, Susan?

—Oh, that’s easy. I surfed the Internet and then called one _____ the telephone number is provided.

A. that B. in which C. of which D. whose