The word that has changed the world

Apple is one of the most popular fruits in our life, and people eat apples every day. But there are  11  apples that are especially important to the history of our human beings and they have changed the whole world.

Long long ago when the world just started, apple was a forbidden  12   in the Garden of Eden, however, a girl named Eve stole and ate it. Unfortunately, she was discovered by God, and was driven away  13   the Garden together with a boy called Adam. After they  14   the garden, Adam and Eve had their own babies and  15   the ancestors of all of us. This is the beginning of our world, history  16   morality.*

In the Autumn of 1665, there  17   a young man sitting under an apple tree in his garden. His name was Newton. While he was thinking of one problem, suddenly, an apple dropped down from the tree and fell on his head.  18   this, Newton discovered gravitation* on that day and his new idea of science made people really  19   and happy, also he changed our opinions about nature and the way  20   we think, then people began to  21  what science was at that time.

And today, Jobs Steve, this crazy old man changed the world by his apple products. For example, iPhones  22  be found  23   in the street, young people feel cool when they use this kind of new high-tech* product. Don’t you think  24   apple products have become a symbol of our time? As Jobs Steve often said he was born to change the world and he made it.  25   he has died, people remember him and miss him, because he made our life more colorful and amazing.

1.A.one B.two C.three D.four

2.A.vegetable B.fruit C.food D.noodle

3.A.from B.in C.with D.under

4.A.went B.walked C.lived D.left

5.A.got B.turned C.made D.became

6.A.but B.or C.and D.though

7.A.had B. wasC.haveD.is

8.A.Because of B.Because C.For D.Since

9.A.bored B.tired C.relaxed D.surprised

10.A./ B.which C.how D.what

11.A.learn B.know C.talk D.share

12.A.need B.should C.can D.must

13.A.somewhere B.nowhere C.everywhere D.anywhere

14.A.what B.who C.where D.that

15.A.Although B.But C.However D.Even

Today, it is a big problem for young graduates to get satisfying jobs. 16  that there are thousands of different kinds of jobs in the world. Choose the right one itself is not easy.
“Finding a job” is not   17  as “choosing a job”. Many young people end up in a job because they are not   18  for it. Sometimes “Chance” may   19  a more important part than “decision”.
Here are a few steps to help you think about   20  which you might enjoy doing after school or university. First, it is important   21 what kind of person you are, which special qualities  22  you outstanding (突出的，杰出的) among people and what you are interested in. There is a difference   23   an interest and a skill. If you like   24  and enjoy looking at pictures, that is an interest. But if you can  25   a horse that looks like a horse not a big dog, that is a  26  .
Then ask yourself a question, “In the following three areas --- skills with people, skills with information and skills with things, which are your  27  skills?
After   28   your skills, the next step is research. To   29 as many different kinds of jobs as possible, go to the library and read books, magazines and newspapers for information. Ask your friends  30  the work they do.
Finally, trust your own ideas and your own thinking! It is your own life, just find the job you really enjoy doing.

The word that has changed the world

Apple is one of the most popular fruits in our life, and people eat apples every day. But thereare  11 apples that are especially important to the history of our human beings and they have changed the whole world.
Long long ago when the world just started, apple was a forbidden  12  in the Garden of Eden, however, a girl named Eve stole and ate it. Unfortunately, she was discovered by God, and was driven away  13  the Garden together with a boy called Adam. After they 14  the garden, Adam and Eve had their own babies and 15  the ancestors of all of us. This is the beginning of our world, history 16  morality.*
In the Autumn of 1665, there 17  a young man sitting under an apple tree in his garden. His name was Newton. While he was thinking of one problem, suddenly, an apple dropped down from the tree and fell on his head. 18  this, Newton discovered gravitation* on that day and his new idea of science made people really 19   and happy, also he changed our opinions about nature and the way 20   we think, then people began to  21 what science was at that time.
And today, Jobs Steve, this crazy old man changed the world by his apple products. For example, iPhones  22  be found 23  in the street, young people feel cool when they use this kind of new high-tech* product. Don’t you think 24  apple products have become a symbol of our time? As Jobs Steve often said he was born to change the world and he made it. 25  he has died, people remember him and miss him, because he made our life more colorful and amazing.

Today, it is a big problem for young graduates to get satisfying jobs. 16  that there are thousands of different kinds of jobs in the world. Choose the right one itself is not easy.

“Finding a job” is not   17  as “choosing a job”. Many young people end up in a job because they are not   18  for it. Sometimes “Chance” may   19  a more important part than “decision”.

Here are a few steps to help you think about   20  which you might enjoy doing after school or university. First, it is important   21 what kind of person you are, which special qualities  22  you outstanding (突出的，杰出的) among people and what you are interested in. There is a difference   23   an interest and a skill. If you like   24  and enjoy looking at pictures, that is an interest. But if you can  25   a horse that looks like a horse not a big dog, that is a  26  .

Then ask yourself a question, “In the following three areas --- skills with people, skills with information and skills with things, which are your  27  skills?

After   28   your skills, the next step is research. To   29 as many different kinds of jobs as possible, go to the library and read books, magazines and newspapers for information. Ask your friends  30  the work they do.

Finally, trust your own ideas and your own thinking! It is your own life, just find the job you really enjoy doing.

听力测试

（一）听句子，选择与画面一致的选项。每个句子听一遍。

1. ( A  B  C )      2. ( A  B  C )      3. ( A  B  C  )    4. ( A  B  C  )

（二）请听句子，选出恰当的答语。每个句子听一遍。

(    )5. A. It’s my pleasure.                  B. I’m sorry to hear that.            C. Never mind.

(    )6. A. I’m not sure.                      B. Yes, please.                                                   C. That’s too much.

(    )7. A. Nice to meet you.               B. See you later.                        C. What a good idea!

(    )8. A. Yes, I agree with you.           B. Certainly, This way, please     

C. Yes, it’s very nice of you.

(    )9. A. What are you going to do?

B. I think so. Why?

C. Oh, what shall I do?

(    )10. A. It’s cheaper than yours.                   B. Fifty yuan.                 C. It’s expensive.

（三）对话问答:选择正确答案对话听两遍。

(    )11. Who is going to visit her friends this afternoon?

A.   Betty.  B. Betty’s sister. C. Bob’s sister.

(    )12. Why did the girl get up so early?

A.To catch the early bus.

B. To prepare for an English exam.

C. To prepare for a math’s exam.

(    )13. Where was the man last Sunday?

A. He was with his friend.  

B. He took a walk with his friend.

C. He went shopping with his friend.

(    )14. Where does the dialogue take place?

A. In a classroom. B. In a store.  C. In a computer room.

(    )15. What’s the woman?

A. A shop assistant.  B. A librarian.  C. A customer.

(    )16. When does the dialogue probably happen?

A. In the morning.  B. In the evening   C. At 7:45 a.m.

(    )17. What place is the woman looking for?

A. A hotel.  B. A cinema.  C. A hospital.

（四）对话理解:
听第一段对话，回答第18-21小题。对话听两遍。
(    )18. What are they talking about?
        A. The moon. B. Animals. C. Plants.
(    )19. How far is the moon away from the earth?
        A. Three hundred metres.
        B. Three hundred and eighty thousand kilometres.
        C. It’s not very far
(    )20. Why can nothing live on the moon?
        A. People don’t like to live there. B. There’ no air or water.
        C. There’s no light.
(    )21. What’s the weather like tonight?
        A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Clear.

听第二段对话，回答第22-25小题。对话听两遍。
(    )22. Where are they talking?
        A. At home. B. At the cinema. C. At a shop.
(    )23. How much rice did the man buy?
        A. One bag. B. Two bags. C. One bottle.
(    )24. How many kinds of things did the man buy?
        A. Four. B. Five. C. Three .
(    )25. How much did all the things cost?
        A. $13. B. £300. C. $30.

（五）听短文回答问题,短文听两遍。
(    )26. Where was the telephone?
       A. It’s in London’s school.                     B. It’s in her office.                        C. It’s in her home.
(    )27. Who made the first telephone call?
       A. A man.                                 B. Linda’s father.           C. Linda’s mother.
(    )28. How many telephone calls did the man make in the story?
       A. One.                                    B. Two.                                                            C. Four
(    )29. Who made telephone call three minutes later?
       A. The man.                             B. Linda’s father.           C. Linda’s mother.
(    )30. How many persons are there in the story?
       A. Two.                                               B. Three.                                              C. Four.