摘要: A. point B. problem C. reason D. hardworking

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James’s New Bicycle 

James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully __1__ the coins that lay on the bed. $24.52 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was at least $90! __2__ on earth was he going to get the __3_ of the money? 

He knew that his friends all had bicycles. It was __4__ to hang around with people when you were the only one without wheels. He thought about what he could do. There was no __5__ asking his parents, for he knew they had no money to __6__. 

There was only one way to get money, and that was to __7__ it. He would have to find a job. __8__ who would hire him and what could he do? He decided to ask Mr. Clay for advice, who usually had __9__ on most things. 

“Well, you can start right here,” said Mr. Clay. “My windows need cleaning and my car needs washing.” 

That was the _10__ of James’s odd-job(零工) business. For three months he worked every day after finishing his homework. He was amazed by the __11__ of jobs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies for walks, cleared out cupboards, and mended books. He lost count of the __12__ of cars he washed and windows he cleaned, but the __13__ increased and he knew that he would soon have __14__ for the bicycle he longed for. 

The day __15__ came when James counted his money and found $94.32. He __16__ no time and went down to the shop to pick up the bicycle he wanted. He rode __17__ home, looking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends. It had been hard __18__ for the money, but James knew that he valued his bicycle far more __19__ he had bought it with his own money. He had __20__what he thought was impossible, and that was worth even more than the bicycle. 

难易度:难

1. A. cleaned    B. covered   C. counted     D. checked 

2. A. How  B. Why  C. Who  D. What 

3. A. amount  B. part  C. sum  D. rest 

4. A. brave  B. hard  C. smart D. unfair 

5. A. point B. reason  C. result  D. right 

6. A. split  B. spend  C. spare  D. save 

7. A. borrow B. earn  C. raise  D. collect 

8. A. Or  B. So  C. For  D. But 

9 A. decisions B. experience  C. opinions D. knowledge 

10. A. beginning B. introduction  C. requirement  D. opening 

11. A. similarity B. quality  C. suitability  D. variety 

12. A. brand  B. number C. size  D. type 

13. A. effort  B. pressure C. money D. trouble 

14. A. all  B. enough  C. much  D. some 

15. A. finally B. instantly C. normally D. regularly 

16. A. gave  B. left  C. took  D. wasted 

17. A. patiently B. proudly  C. silently  D. tiredly 

18. A. applying  B. asking  C. looking  D. working 

19. A. since B. if  C. than  D. though 

20. A. deserved B. benefited C. achieved D. learned

 

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Perhaps the most interesting person I have ever met in my life is an Italian professor of philosophy who teaches at the University of Pisa.  1   I last met this man eight years ago, I have not forgotten his   2   qualities.First of all, I respected his   3   to teaching.Because his lectures were always well-prepared and clearly delivered, students crowded into his classroom.His followers liked the fact that he   4   what he taught.Furthermore, he could be counted on to explain his ideas in an   5   way, introducing such aids to   6   as oil paintings, music, and guest lecturers.Once he   7   sang a song in class in order to make a point clear.  8  , I admired the fact that he would talk to students outside the classroom or talk with them   9   the telephone.Drinking coffee in the café, he would easily make friends with students.Sometimes he would   10   a student to a game of chess.  11  , he would join student groups to discuss a variety of   12  : agriculture, diving and mathematics and so on.Many young people visited him in his office for   13   on their studies; others came to his home for social evenings.Finally, I was   14   by his lively sense of humor.He believed that no lesson is a success   15  , during it, the students and the professor   16   at least one loud   17  .Through his sense of humor, he made learning more   18   and more lasting.If it is   19   that life makes a wise man smile and a foolish man cry,   20   my friend is indeed a wise man.

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Although

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When

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Now that

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especial

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special

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common

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particular

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attention

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introduction

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relation

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devotion

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insisted on

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talked about

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believed in

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agreed with

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imaginative

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ordinary

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opposite

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open

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listening

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understanding

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information

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discovery

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also

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nearly

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even

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only

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Later

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Secondly

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However

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Therefore

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with

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by

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from

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on

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invite

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lead

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prefer

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show

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Later on

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In general

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Other times

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As a matter of fact

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questions

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subjects

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matters

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contents

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support

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explanation

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experience

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advice

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disturbed

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moved

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attracted

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defeated

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for

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until

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since

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unless

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hear

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suggest

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share

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demand

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laugh

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cry

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shout

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question

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helpful

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enjoyable

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practical

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useful

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natural

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normal

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hopeful

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true

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so

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for

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then

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yet

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  At the Sydney Olympics in 2000 there were 8 diving events for men and women.In these events, individuals and synchronized(双人同步的)competitors performed a set number of dives, each of which was given a point score.

  Platform

  The platform is a non-bending board 10m high--- the same height as a 3-story building.

  Springboard

  On the 3m springboard, divers need ability and timing.They use the flex of the board to get maximum spring.

  Judges

  Seven judges give each dive a score out of ten.A dive is judged by the approach, take-off, height, execution(实施)of movements and entry into water.

  Scoring

  The highest and lowest scores are got rid of and the remaining five are tolerated.The number is multiplied b the degree of difficulty rating given to each dive.The total is them multiplied by 0.6 to give the final score.

  Competition

  When there are more than 16 competitors, a preliminary(预赛)competition is held.The eight divers with the most points go for the final.

  Types of Dives

  There are six groups of dives.Forward, backward, reverse(向后的)and inward dives involve rotation in different directions relative to the board and the starting position.Twisting(转体)includes any dive with a twist.Armstand dives begin with a handstand position on the edge of the platform.

  Synchronized Diving

  Pairs of divers perform a combination of dives at the same time.Nine judges award points with four judges rating the execution of the dives and other five judging the synchronization of the two dives.

(1)

When diving scores are totalled, what other information are taken into account?

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A.

The degree of difficulty of the dive.

B.

The height and movement of the take-off.

C.

The time it took the competitor to execute the dive.

D.

The number of the other people who have previously performed the dive.

(2)

When there are more than 16 competitor in a diving competition, there must be ________.

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A.

an equal number of male and female competitors

B.

another competition to choose the best eight divers

C.

two pairs of synchronized divers competing

D.

no more than 5 judges involved

(3)

Which statement about armstand dives is true according to the above information?

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A.

An armstand dive should be performed from a platform.

B.

An armstand dive should be performed from a springboard.

C.

Armstand dives are usually performed at Olympic level.

D.

Armstand dives can’t be performed by synchronized divers.

(4)

The purpose of the above information is to ________.

[  ]

A.

indicate that the rules of diving changed for the 2000 Olympics

B.

argue that diving is the most popular Olympic sport

C.

show that diving can be dangerous sport

D.

give specific details about the sport of diving

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