短文改错

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1．每处错误及其修改均限一词。

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）

Last week, our school had organized an activity to climb the West Mountain. As soon as we arrived at the foot of a mountain, we set out for the summit in high spirits. During the climb, we had such much difficulty passing the rocky areas. But under the teacher’s help, we eventually reached the top, where we greeted by the bright sunshine and fresh air. Seeing from the top, the city was extreme beautiful. This event turned out to be very success. Not only did we take a break from our heavy school work, and also we learned what to communicate with each other.

假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom来信：由于过多使用手机，学习和生活受到极大影响，现在父母亲禁止使用，非常苦恼。请回信，帮他找些理由说服父母。

要点如下：

1. 表示同情。

2. 手机对学生的好处：联系父母与朋友；查阅资料；娱乐放松。

3. 你的意见。

注意 ： 1.字数120左右；信的开头已为你写好。

2. 可根据要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tom,

I’m very sorry to know that you are in trouble now.

King's College Summer School

King's College Summer School is an annual training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.

More information is as follows:

1.Which of the following is true about King's College Summer School?________

A. Only top students can take part in the program.

B. King's College Summer School is run every other year.

C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

D. Only the teachers of King's College give courses.

2.If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school _______

A. $200 B. $400 C. $500 D. $900

3.What information can you get from the text? ________

A. The program will last two months.

B. You can write to Thompson only in English.

C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 206.

D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

Phillida Eves and her husband Tedd Hamilton weren’t unhappy living in the Galway countryside with their sons, Cian and Oisin, and their daughter, Soracha. “We had a lovely home , a car, lots of friends, and weekends sailing our boat”, says Phillida. “But there’s a line from a poem that goes: ‘Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?’ That says it all for me. We felt that there was more to life.”

So they quit their jobs, took their sons, then aged six and nine, out of school and went to southern Spain where they bought a 15-meter yacht (游艇) and headed up the coast to Barcelona. Soracah was not even three. And they brought along Poppy, the family dog. Now, two and a half years and 10,000 km later, they don’t intend to stop. Tedd is a yacht engineer and can find work in ports. But, says Phillida, a supply teacher(代课老师), “Any family could do this”.

The children are home-schooled using a correspondence course（函授课程）. My son had a recent project on the weather. The weather is vital to us. My son knows more than most adults about weather systems, compasses, maps and directions. The weather, for him, means life or death.

Other subjects have become equally vivid. “They’re living geography and history all the time. We’ve sailed round Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, and seen tiny islands we didn’t know. The kids learned about ancient Romans by visiting Rome. One summer off the Italian coast we sailed past a volcano at 2am. We woke the kids. There it was, under the moon, with fire coming out the top―you don’t get that in a textbook.”

But what about social development? Again, Phillida is sanguine. “The children have become much more socially confident since we set out. They play with tones of families of all nationalities on other boats we meet.”

Living for the moment, they believe, is a huge life lesson. “Our children never say they’re bored.” The other day they stopped mid-ocean and the kids swam, 110km from land. “That’s the kind of freedom we want for them,” says Phillida. “That’s the kind of freedom they’ve got.”

1.The couple quit their jobs and took their children traveling because .

A. their children wanted to make friends of all nationalities.

B. they wanted to experience more in their lives.

C. their children wanted completed freedom.

D. they were unhappy with their lives.

2.The underlined word “sanguine” in Para graph 5 is closest in meaning to “ ”.

A. patient B. curious C. excited D. optimistic

3.The author describes the children’s home schooling by .

A. using examples

B. making comparisons

C. following the order of importance

D. describing the changes in space order

4.What can we learn about the family from the text?

A. they plan to stop for a rest.

B. they have toured for more than 3 years

C. they believe any family can do the same thing as they can do

D. They have made several geographical and historical discovers

I'm often told how I have a dream job, that I work for a great company, getting to deal with the leaders in social media every day, and especially that I get to work from my home.

Usually the people who tell me that working from home is wonderful have never worked from home. They spend most of their career working from an office and hate it.

In fact, I love being able to work from home and make my own hours. I truly appreciate being able to drop what I'm doing to attend kids or go shopping, but there's a side to it we don't often talk about, the hard side. No one wants to believe people like me, working from home, have anything to complain about. Really, I'm not going to complain, but I do want to share a few things about telecommuting (远程办公) that few home-based people want to tell you, because working from home doesn't look so wonderful.

One of the reasons I love my job is the flexibility(灵活性). I know that I can volunteer for school projects, meet friends for lunch and work out for an hour as long as I get my work done. But did you know telecommuters have to make up the time if they wish to fill their days with fun items? So while my husband and kids are watching a movie, I'm working until midnight. Besides, when you work from home, you're held to your phone and Skype (网络电话) in case someone wants to talk to you during business hours. So it's not so easy to be flexible!

1.We learn from the passage that the writer_____________.

A. can balance her work and family life well

B. is quite satisfied with her present work

C. presents some unknown facts of working from home

D. complains about the disadvantages of working from office

2.The last paragraph mainly tells us that__________.

A. you're usually a slave to yourself

B. the writer is always busy with her work

C. the writer can always make full use of the freedom

D. you're not as flexible as you think you are

3.The writer probably agrees that__________.

A. get work done, or you'll have no freedom

B. east or west, home working is the best

C. freedom should always come before work

D. all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

4.Who is the passage mainly intended for?

A. Job hunters. B. Office workers.

C. Researchers. D. Telecommuters.

When someone says, "Well, I guess I'll have to face the music," it doesn't mean he is planning to go to a concert. It is something far less pleasant, like being called in by your boss to explain why you did this and did that, and why you did not do this or that. Terrible music indeed, but it has to be faced. At sometime or another, every one of us has had to "face the music", especially as children. We can remember father's angry voice, "I want to talk to you!” And only because we did not obey him. What an unpleasant business it was!

The phrase "face the music" is known to every American, old and young. It is at least one hundred years old. Where did the expression come from?

The first explanation came from the American novelist, James Fenimore Cooper. He said, in 1851, that expression was first used by actors while waiting in the wings to go on the stage. After they got their clue to go on, they often said. "It's time to face the music." And that was exactly what they did - facing the orchestra(乐队) which was just below the stage.

An actor might be frightened or nervous as he moved on to the stage in front of the audience that might be friendly, or perhaps unfriendly, especially if he forgot his lines. But he had to go out. If he did not, there would be no play. So the expression "face the music" came to mean "having to go through something, no matter how unpleasant the experience might be, because you knew you had no choice."

1.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. If you'd like to enjoy songs, you'll face the music.

B. When actors have to face the music, it means they have to go on stage to perform, however changeable the situation is.

C. When you have to face the music, it is probable that you have met something unpleasant.

D. If a child does something against his parent's will, maybe he'll face the music.

2.Why might an actor be frightened or nervous as he moved on to the stage in front of the audience?

A. Because the audience might be unfriendly.

B. Because he thought he might forget his lines.

C. Because he was afraid that his performance might not be perfect.

D. All the above.

3.From the passage we know that the expression "face the music" was first used by ________.

A. children B. a novelist

C. actors D. audience

4.What's the main idea of this passage?

A. Actors' behavior as they moved on to the stage.

B. The meaning and the origin of the phrase “face the music”.

C. A personal idea expressed by an American novelist, James Fenimore Cooper.

D. The feelings when we have to face the music.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

Although many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good, most would admit that their spoken English is poor. Whenever I speak to a Chinese student, they always say, “My spoken English is poor.” 1. I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.

First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited vocabulary. 2. However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if you choose a positive attitude. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.

3. Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous. Yet students should remember that in speaking, your aim is fluency. You want to get your message across, talking to someone in English, as quickly and well as you can.Even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense, but it doesn’t matter. 4.

The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening. You have one mouth but two ears! All the hearing is necessary for you to start speaking.

Fourth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive(主动的) language learners. Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor. 5.

A. Second, they are afraid of making mistakes.

B. They may try to avoid making similar mistakes next time.

C. However, their spoken English does not have to remain “poor”!

D. Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary.

E. The second reason lies in the reluctance （勉强）of using what has just been learned.

F. If you have this proactive outlook, then you will see English opportunities wherever you go.

G. The person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances for any mistakes he hears.

完形填空

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet _________ of the splendid artwork.

A young _________ viewing the paintings ahead of me _________ nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and decided the lady was doing all the talking. I admired the man’s _________ for putting up with her _________ stream of words. _________ by their noise, I moved on.

I met them several times as I moved _________ the various rooms of art. Each time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away _________ .

I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a _________ when the couple approached the _________ . Before they left, the man _________ into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He _________ it into a long stick and then _________ his way into the coatroom to get his wife’s jacket.

“He’s a _________man,” the clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a promise his life wouldn’t change. So, as before, he and his wife come in _________ there is a new art show.”

“But what does he get out of the art?” I asked. “He can’t see.”

“Can’t see! You’re _________ . He sees a lot. More than you and I do,” the clerk said. “His wife _________ each painting so he can see it in his head.”

I learned something about patience, _________ and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without _________ and the courage of a husband who would not _________ blindness to change his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away, their arms intertwined.

1.A. view B. touch C. wander D. stare

2.A. lady B. couple C. man D. clerk

3.A. shouted B. argued C. screamed D. chatted

4.A. attempt B. independence C. patience D. wisdom

5.A. constant B. vivid C. casual D. strong

6.A. Adopted B. Adapted C. Disturbed D. Conducted

7.A. from B. to C. towards D. through

8.A. anxiously B. quickly C. urgently D. sensibly

9.A. comment B. purchase C. decision D. profit

10.A. exit B. entrance C. front D. queue

11.A. got B. reached C. held D. bent

12.A. lengthened B. made C. brought D. broadened

13.A. led B. found C. tapped D. forced

14.A. generous B. rough C. smart D. brave

15.A. wherever B. whatever C. whenever D. whichever

16.A. unique B. silly C. equal D. wrong

17.A. decorates B. draws C. shows D. describes

18.A. kindness B. pride C. courage D. enthusiasm

19.A. sight B. support C. expectation D. confidence

20.A. get B. allow C. hope D. cause

语法填空

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

The hostess was to have a party and entertain guests at home. She busied herself so early in the morning, cleaning the house. She was so tired ___1._____ she felt pain in her waist and on the back. Drops of sweat fell from her forehead. She did not finish __2.___ (clean) the house until dusk.

___3.__ (look) at the clean and tidy drawing room, she released a sigh with a smile on her face. The guests were coming! Entering the drawing room, they _4._____ (attract) by the fresh flowers. Surprisingly pleased, they cheered in praise, "Oh, _5.___ beautiful flowers! "

"How colorful and fragrant! "

"Just have a look at it, and life is full of _6._____ (excite)! "

Then they went on to express their thanks to the hostess for her ____7.__ (delicate) arranged flowers.

With an embarrassed smile, the hostess said, "I am glad you like it. Thank you for your praise. I was ___8.___ bit surprised about it. I did make detailed arrangements for your honor. I was busy the whole day cleaning and __9.___ (mop). As to the flowers in the vase, it is a piece of cake. I did it by just lifting my hand. Now you are unaware of my hard work and praise 10._____ highly for my easiest effort. It is beyond my expectation."

短文改错

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。 每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

A recent survey show that most students often communicate with our parents. But there are still some think it embarrassing to share their ideas with them. Actually everyone should attach importance to family communication. It can be strengthen the bond of the whole family or bridge the gap between children and parents. Besides, share your personal problems and emotions will greatly help reduce the pressure on you and build up your confidence. As for my family, we had a special dinner together every Saturday evening, over that everyone takes turns to share one problem. Then others try to suggest solutions. In this way the whole family can enjoy every single bit of life. I think my family will stick out the tradition forever.