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The number of speakers of English in Shakespeare’s time is estimated(估计) to have been about five million. Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a native language, mainly in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas, there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as various levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms.
In fact, it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate(足够的) working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages. The purpose for English learning and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and still more difficult to judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation.
The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present-day importance as a world language. Besides serving the indefinite needs of its native speakers, English is a language in which some of important works in science, technology, and other fields are being produced, and not always by native speakers. It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications, international conferences, and the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nations. It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries, especially former British colonies. Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in such matters as government, commerce, industry, law and education as well as for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West.
1.What would be the best title for this passage?
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A．The Difficulties of Learning English |
B．International Communications |
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C．The Standard Varieties of English |
D．English as a World Language |
2.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
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A．Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English. |
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B．There are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world. |
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C．It is almost impossible to estimate the number of people with an adequate working knowledge of English. |
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D．People learn English for a variety of reasons. |
3.According to the passage, what is the main reason for the widespread use of English?
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A．It was popular during Shakespeare’s time. |
B．It is used in former British colonies. |
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C．It serves the needs of its native speakers. |
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D．It is a world language that is used for international communication. |
4.What forms an adequate working knowledge of English?
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A．The ability to read a newspaper. |
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B．It is difficult to judge because it differs for each situation. |
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C．Being able to speak several languages. |
D．Being a native speaker. |
5.What type of developing countries would be most likely to use English?
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A．Those geographically close to the United States. |
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B．Those interested in the culture of the United States. |
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C．Former colonies of Great Britain. |
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D．Countries where international conferences are held. |
6.C。细节题。根据文章最后一段倒数第2句可推知此题
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阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Dear Florence,
We arrived in India last week, and the voyage was the worst experience of my entire life. I’m lucky to be alive!
The first part of the journey was terrible, because the ship hit bad weather almost as soon as we left Liverpool. But much, much worse was to come. Later, we were involved in a collision with another boat and we had to abandon ship!
We had been at sea for about two weeks and we were in the Mediterranean. There is now a canal between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea called the Suez Canal, which opened last year. Our boat stopped at Port Said, the Egyptian port at the entrance to the canal. I remember looking through the porthole of my cabin and wishing that I could go ashore and visit this fascinating place, but mummy had ordered that I was to stay in the cabin because I was feeling ill. “you must stay here for at least another two days.” I remember her saying. How wrong she would turn out to be! The ship left the port and headed towards the canal . I was alone in the cabin and I watched the port disappear into the distance. Suddenly there was a loud bang, followed by the most awful crunching（嘎吱的）sound, and the ship shook and turned slightly on its side.
There was an eerie silence for a moment, then people started shouting. Mummy came running into the cabin and told me that we had collided with another boat. She took my hand and we ran along the deck towards the lifeboats. There was a lot of shouting and people were running everywhere, but the crew were all acting calmly, helping people into the lifeboats and telling people not to panic.
Well, clearly we survived, as did all the passengers and crew of the ship. The other boat wasn’t so lucky. It sank and several lives were lost.
I will write about the rest of the journey soon. Please give my love to Aunt Claire and Uncle Eric.
Your loving cousin,
Jane
56．When was the letter written?
A．Before the author went to India. B．In the mid – 19th century.
C．When the author arrived in Egypt. D．Just after the author arrived in India.
57．Why was the journey to India such a bad experience for the author?
A．She was sick when it started and nearly died in Egypt.
B．Her ship left England in bad weather and crashed into another ship near the Suez Canal.
C．She was seasick when her ship sank.
D．She was alone when her ship hit another boat and she got sick.
58．The author’s mother didn’t allow her to go ashore and visit the port city, Said because .
A．she was homesick at that time B．she didn’t feel very well then
C．she could meet some danger ashore D．she could see the city through the porthole on board
59．The underlined phrase “eerie silence” in the sixth paragraph means .
A．pleasant calm silence B．long peaceful silence
C．sudden long silence D．strange uncomfortable silence
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| Gift Giving 1.______ There are many occasions (场合) for giving gifts in modern industrialized societies: birthdays, naming ceremonies, weddings, anniversaries, New Year. It is common to give gifts on many of these celebrations in western cultures. In addition, special events, such as one's first day of school or graduation from university, often require gift giving. 2.______ What is happening when we give gifts? Most important, we are exchanging gifts. If someone gives me a gift for my birthday, I know that I am usually expected to give one on his or her next birthday. A gift builds up or confirms a social obligation (义务). 3.______ Gifts tighten personal relationships and provide a means of communication between loved ones. People say that a gift lets the recipient (接受者) know we are thinking of them, and that we want to make the person "feel special." We want people to feel wanted, to feel part of our social or family group. We give presents to say "I'm sorry." Sometimes it is difficult for us to find a present that someone will like. Sometimes we give things that we like or would feel comfortable with. In all these cases, the gifts are sending out messages-often very expressive ones. 4.______ People tend to talk about presents in a fairly loving way. A woman whose mother had died years ago described the many gifts around her house. These were gifts that her mother had given her over the years:"I appreciate these, and they mean something to me," the woman said, "because I remember the occasions they were given on, and that they were from my mother, and the relationship we've had." The gifts remain and keep the relationship alive in mind. This woman felt the same way about the gifts she gave to others. She hoped that the recipients would look at her gifts in years to come and remember her. 5.______ Emotions (情感) like these suggest that a positive spirit still lies behind gift giving. They prove that the anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss was wrong to say that modern western gift giving is highly wasteful. Studies in Canada and elsewhere have also shown that this is not the case. Each gift is unique even if so many are given. The emotional benefit for those who exchange gifts is the very reason for the tradition to continue. |
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，选项中有两项为多余项。
from strangers when you're alone or with other kids. 1
Most strangers aren't dangerous and wouldn't do anything to hurt kids. Unfortunately, though, some
strangers can be dangerous, and it's impossible to tell who's OK and who's not. __2_ That's why it's
important to follow these safety rules all the time:
Make your whereabouts known.
The adults who's taking care of you needs to know where you are and when you'll be coming home.
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It's more fun and safer to do things with friends. Traveling with a friend whenever you can is a good
idea, and traveling with a group of kids is even better.
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Safe spots are places where you can stop if you need help. Like the houses of kids you know, the
houses of your parents' friends, police stations, libraries, and fire departments. When you're walking or
riding your bike, make a mental note of the safe spots along your route. That way, you'll know where
they are in case you ever need one.
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You're probably been told lots of times that you should not yell and keep quiet. But when you think
you might be in danger, it's the perfect time to be noisy! If a stranger approaches you, follows you or tries
to grab you, yell as loudly as you can and try to get away. People in the area will hear what's going on and help you, so make plenty of noise.
B. Pick out safe spots.
C. It helps you stay safe.
D. Shout "help" when necessary.
E. Go to school with your friends.
F. Make a lot of noise if you are scared.
G. A dangerous person doesn't necessarily look scary.
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Hospital emergency rooms treat injured fingers all the time. Without treatment, a bad cut can lead to
permanent damage. But how should a person know when a bleeding cut is serious enough to require
medical attention?
Here are some tips from Dr. Martin Brown, chairman of the department of emergency at Inova
Alexandria Hospital in Virginia.
1. Laceration (裂口)
The medical term for a cut or tear in the skin is a laceration. 1 A long cut on a finger can likely be
treated without a visit to a doctor if the wound is not very deep. However, if you have a short but deep
laceration, you will need professional attention,
2. Fingertips cut off
Some injuries, like a fingertip that gets cut off, might even need surgery (外科手术) to repair. 2
More often, cutting down the bone is what is done because reattaching a fingertip is often not successful.
3. Bleeding
3 Small cuts usually produce what is known as venous (静脉的) bleeding. This means the blood
flows steadily from the injury. The bleeding will often stop when pressure is put on the wound. In most
cases holding direct pressure with a clean cloth for four to five minutes would do. But if a cut appears to
be pumping blood out with some force, this may be a sign of arterial (动脉的) bleeding. 4
Finally, always keep this in mind: even a cut that does not require medical attention must be kept clean
to prevent infection. Small cuts should be cleaned gently with clean water. 5 Then cover it with a clean,
dry bandage.
B. That requires a specialist to either cut down the bone or reattach the fingertip.
C. This kind of injury should be treated by a medical professional as soon as possible
D. The first signs of this disease include difficulty opening the mouth.
E. Use a washcloth to clean the area if the wound is dirty.
G. The length is usually not as important as the depth.