1.Roberta appeared on the stage(舞台).She took a deep breath and began to speak.Now she was Portia,a strong-willed(35)B in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice(莎士比亚的威尼斯商人).The theater was filled with people.She was speaking with a power she had never before (36)D,the words flowing smoothly from her.
(37)A,Roberta had never acted in her life before the audition(选拔试演).She (38)A being in front of other people.She was very(39)C at school.She had never thought she was good enough at anything to attract much attention.She stayed mostly to herself,making(40)D friends.She had excellent grades,(41)B she always thought that something was missing.
Two weeks before the audition,Roberta's mother had heard about it and (42)C her to join in.
"I can't think of anyone else better suited to play the part.Remember all the plays you used to act out for us?"
Roberta looked down,"I am not interested."
Her mother wouldn't let the matter drop."You're just a little scared(害怕).Everyone gets scared.You know you can do it.The trick is to look past the(43)B to find the love of what you're doing."
So Roberta had made an appointment(预约) with the head of the Drama Club.She had read the play and found herself excited by the(44)D of speaking such rich words.In secret she practiced Portia's part,memorizing the lines by repeating them over and over.It wasn't hard; she(45)C every minute of it.Every time she spoke the words,she had a new understanding of the lines,as if Shakespeare had written Portia on many levels.
On the day of the audition,she performed two of Portia's famous speeches for the auditors.When she had finished,the head of the Drama Club announced the (46)Awas hers.
(37)A,Roberta had never acted in her life before the audition(选拔试演).She (38)A being in front of other people.She was very(39)C at school.She had never thought she was good enough at anything to attract much attention.She stayed mostly to herself,making(40)D friends.She had excellent grades,(41)B she always thought that something was missing.
Two weeks before the audition,Roberta's mother had heard about it and (42)C her to join in.
"I can't think of anyone else better suited to play the part.Remember all the plays you used to act out for us?"
Roberta looked down,"I am not interested."
Her mother wouldn't let the matter drop."You're just a little scared(害怕).Everyone gets scared.You know you can do it.The trick is to look past the(43)B to find the love of what you're doing."
So Roberta had made an appointment(预约) with the head of the Drama Club.She had read the play and found herself excited by the(44)D of speaking such rich words.In secret she practiced Portia's part,memorizing the lines by repeating them over and over.It wasn't hard; she(45)C every minute of it.Every time she spoke the words,she had a new understanding of the lines,as if Shakespeare had written Portia on many levels.
On the day of the audition,she performed two of Portia's famous speeches for the auditors.When she had finished,the head of the Drama Club announced the (46)Awas hers.
| 35.A.dancer | B.character | C.player | D.member |
| 36.A.covered | B.protected | C.pretended | D.experienced |
| 37.A.In fact | B.After all | C.Above all | D.To begin with |
| 38.A.hated | B.regretted | C.enjoyed | D.appreciated |
| 39.A.pretty | B.brave | C.shy | D.patient |
| 40.A.many | B.several | C.a few | D.few |
| 41.A.or | B.but | C.so | D.for |
| 42.A.made | B.let | C.encouraged | D.requested |
| 43.A.excitement | B.fear | C.sadness | D.happiness |
| 44.A.importance | B.way | C.purpose | D.idea |
| 45.A.expected | B.disliked | C.loved | D.bore |
| 46.A.part | B.play | C.speech | D.position |
4.The 2012London Olympic Games are on the way'.You may have a nice trip in London with the help of the following information.
Getting around in London | |
| By underground | The underground is The underground is fast and convenient.There is a station every few blocks.Underground trains run from 5:30a.m.to 12:00midnight.You can get to any place e(86)asily |
By bus | Travelling by bus is a good way to see the city-,especially from the top of a double-decker bus.There is always a bus stop nearby.There are special tickets for c(87)hildren under the age of 12. |
By train | Take a train to visit places outside London,like Hampton Court and Windsor Castle.You can use a Travelcard on the underground,buses and most trains.To p(88)lan your journey,get a map from the railway stations,take some time to think about the places you want to visit. |
By taxi | London's black taxis are f(89)amous.Many visitors to London know they are good and comfortable.They Will cost you a few pounds,though.Take a taxi once,for the experience. |
By b(90)oat | The"river bus"leaves from Westminster Pier and stops at different places between Westminster and Greenwich Pier.A good way to see the city from the River Thames. |
By car | Don't drive your car in London!Car parks are very e(91)expensive.You have to pay a special congestion charge (拥堵费) to drive your car into the city centre. |
| By bike | There aren't many good bicycle lanes in London.Cycling with a large guided group is better than r(92)ridingalone. |
| On foot | The best way to visit the city!But look right and left before you cross a street.There are many beautiful sights waiting for you. |
20.Jane is a bright young woman who comes from a rich and famous family.She goes to a good university.But her family are so busy that they can hardly find time to be with her.(56)A
So she spends a lot of time on her QQ.She uses the name Linda on QQ and has made lots of friends.
Last year Jane made a very special friend on QQ.(57)D He and Jane were both interested in rock music.(58)C Of course,they wanted to know more about each other.(59)B He was a tall,good-looking young man with a big,happy smile.As time went by,they became good friends.
(60)E Jane asked him to let her go with him so that she could give David a surprise for his birthday.But when David finally stood before her,she found that her special friend was a twelve-year-old boy named Jim!
So she spends a lot of time on her QQ.She uses the name Linda on QQ and has made lots of friends.
Last year Jane made a very special friend on QQ.(57)D He and Jane were both interested in rock music.(58)C Of course,they wanted to know more about each other.(59)B He was a tall,good-looking young man with a big,happy smile.As time went by,they became good friends.
(60)E Jane asked him to let her go with him so that she could give David a surprise for his birthday.But when David finally stood before her,she found that her special friend was a twelve-year-old boy named Jim!
| A.In fact,Jane is quite lonely. B.David sent a picture of himself. C.So it always took them hours to talk happily on QQ. D.His name was David and he lived in San Francisco. E.One day Jane's father was going on a business trip to San Francisco. |
19.Many children use the Internet to get useful knowledge and information,and to relax in their free time.But some of them are not using it in a good way.Here are some rules to make sure you are safe and have fun on the Internet.
(76)F For example,when you can go online,for how long and what activities you can go online.
※Don't give your password (密码) to anyone else,and never give out the following information-your real name,home address,age,school,phone number or other personal information.
※Check with your parents before giving out a credit card (信用卡) number.
※Never send a photo of yourself to someone in e-mail unless your parents say it's OK.
※Check with your parents before going into a chat room.Different chat rooms have different rules and attract different kinds of people.(77)B
※Never agree to meet someone you met on the Internet without your parents'permission.
(78)G
※Always remember that people online may not be who they say they are.(79)D
※If something you see or read online makes you uncomfortable,leave the site.(80)E
※Treat other people as you'd like to be treated.Never use bad language.
※Remember-not everything you read on the Internet is true.
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(76)F For example,when you can go online,for how long and what activities you can go online.
※Don't give your password (密码) to anyone else,and never give out the following information-your real name,home address,age,school,phone number or other personal information.
※Check with your parents before giving out a credit card (信用卡) number.
※Never send a photo of yourself to someone in e-mail unless your parents say it's OK.
※Check with your parents before going into a chat room.Different chat rooms have different rules and attract different kinds of people.(77)B
※Never agree to meet someone you met on the Internet without your parents'permission.
(78)G
※Always remember that people online may not be who they say they are.(79)D
※If something you see or read online makes you uncomfortable,leave the site.(80)E
※Treat other people as you'd like to be treated.Never use bad language.
※Remember-not everything you read on the Internet is true.
| A.Be careful when you are using Internet. B.You and your parents will want to make sure it's a right place for you. C.It will be dangerous to meet someone you don't know. D.Treat everyone online as strangers. E.Tell a parent or teacher right away. F.Make rules for Internet use with your parents. G.Never meet anyone you met online alone. |