题目内容
Bread is made __________ wheat.
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A. of B. with C. from D. for
Below is adapted from a dictionary.Water ▲Noun 1(a)[U] liquid without color, smell or taste that falls as ran, in lakes, rivets and seas, and is used for drinking, washing, etc: Water is changed into steam by heat and into ice by cold. ○drinking water ○ mineral water. (b)[U]this liquid as supplied to homes, factories, etc in pipes: The water was turned off for several hours a day during the drought. ○ hot and cold running water ○ [attrib] water shortages (c)[sing]mass of this liquid, esp a lake, river or sea: She fell into the water and drowned. ○ The flood water cowered the whole area. (d)[sing]surface of a lake, river, sea, etc: float on the water ○ We could see fishes under the water2[U](exp in compounds)preparation containing water or sth similar to water: rose-water ○ soda-water3 waters[pl](a)mass of water(in lake, river, etc)the (head-)waters of the Nile, ic the lake from which it flows(b)sea near a particular country: British waters ○ in home/ foreign waters 4[U]state or level of the tide: (at)high/low water▲idioms he in /get into hot water(in formal) be in/get into trouble or disgrace: A person who breaks a law can be in hot water with the police.·cast one’s bread upon the waters(formal) do good make him drink you can give a person the opportunity to do something but he may still refuse to do it.·Still waters run deep a quiet or apparently calm person can have strong emotions, much knowledge or wisdom.·Blood is thicker than water Family is more important than anyone or anything else.·Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water When deeds without expecting anything in return:·fish in troubled waters try to gain advantages for oneself from a disturbed state of affairs·hold water(in formal)(of an argument, an excuse, etc)be capable of standing up to examination or testing; be valid·in smooth water(s) make even and easy progress: The business seems to be in smooth withers there days.·keep one’s head above water stay out of debt, difficulty etc: I’m managtag to keep my head above water, though I am not earning much.·pour oil on troubled waters (try to) calm a disagreement or violent dispute, etc·water under the bridge event, mistake, etc that has already occurred and cannot be changed, so there is no point in worrying about it.verb [Tn] pour or sprinkle water on (sth): water a flowerbed, lawn, plant 2[Tn]give water to (an animal) to drink 3[Tn] add water to (a drink )to dilute it: The owner of the pub was accused of watering the beer.Phrasal verb water sth down(a)make (a liquid)weaker by adding water(b)weaken the effect of sth, eg by making the details less vivid: The criticisnts have been watered down so as not to offend anybody.▲Saying You can take a horse to water, but you can’t you are making a change, save what matters to you and dispose of the rest ·It is no safe to wading in an unknown water it is dangerous for one to be involved in an uncertain adventure.·Too much water drowned the miller much gaining is good, but too much goes the opposite.45．Fill in the blank in the sentence “If you’re caught cheating in the exam, you will___________.” A．pour oil in troubled waters B．be in hot water C．cast your bread upon the waters D．have to hold water46．When we say it is “water under the bridge” to a friend who is upset by a mistake he/she has made, we mean “___________.” A．forget it B．correct it C．worry about it D．avoid it47．Choose a word to complete the sentence “They gave the press the___________description of what really had happened.” A．watered-down B．waters C．water D．watered48．Which of the following can be used to describe Jack, who has invested a lot of money in stocks without knowing anything about the stock market? A．Still waters run deep. B．Too much water drowned the miller. C．It is no safe to wading in an unknown water. D．You can take a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.
根据短文内容，从下框的A–F选项中选出一最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余项。
The people below are all trying to choose which TV programme to watch. After the description of these people, there is information about six TV programmes A-F. Decide which programme would be most suitable for the person mentioned in questions 1-5 and then mark the correct letter (A-F) on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one programme which you do not need to use.
1.__________Although Rob leads a quiet life in a small village, that doesn’t stop him from wanting to find out about the latest scientific development.
2.__________Bella enjoys eating out but can’t afford to spend very much at the moment as she is saving for a holiday. She has never learnt how to cook, so now might be quite a good time to find out！
3. ____________Dan is interested in taking wildlife photographs and enjoys the kind of programme which gives him a chance to see a professional photographer at work.
4._____________ Gina is a music teacher. Although she prefers classical music, she likes to follow the kind of music that interests the teenagers she teaches.
5.___________Ron’s wife is in hospital. He wants to finds a programme suitable for his three-year-old son while he gets on with the housework and prepares a meal.
TODAYS TELEVISION PROGRAMME PREVIEW
A. TV1 7:20 p.m. Find out more about Australia’s animal life. This film was made last year by one of Australia’s best-known cameramen, Dougie Bond. He spent over 200 hours filming the birds, animals and fish that inhabit this beautiful continent and for the first time brings some of these unusual animals to our TV screens.
B. TV3 9:00p.m. The popular science programme is back with the latest in technology and medicine. This week, cars that run on sunlight and the story of one baby’s fight to live.
C. TV2 8:10p.m. Do you think what goes into the food most of us eat
every day of the week? Tonight’s programme takes a serious scientific look at the bread industry. Whether you bake your own bread or just enjoy buying it, this programme will give you an interesting insight into something most of us eat every day of the week.
D. TV1 5:15p.m. Busy parents? Bored children? Do you want something educational to entertain your children while you do something else? This popular magazine programme is for the under-fives. More music, fun, songs and games with Carla and Larry.
E. TV3 8:45p.m. If you’ve always wanted to cook, now’s your chance to learn. In the studio are two chefs who will take you through some simple recipes step by step. This is a repeat of the popular series shown last year, and available from good bookshops.
F. TV3 7:40p.m. The latest new music. Pete Hogg looks at the best of the current rap, raga and new jack swing plus new video releases. This is the programme that tells you all about what’s happening on the music scene and brings you interviews with tomorrow’s young artists.
根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母，在答题纸上按题号写出各单词正确的完全形式（每空限写一词）。
1.Letting the water run while you brush your teeth w water.
2.Alexander Graham Bell i the telephone.
3.She has written many articles for a popular women’s m .
4.Eric came running into the room, out of b .
5.The curtains are made from a very expensive m
6.The only piece of f he has in his room is a bed.
7.Bread is c in this shop; it costs twice as much across the street.
8.Everyone thought he was j , but in fact he was completely serious.
9.Boys and girls are e , and thus they should be treated fairly.
10.The w in the hills can change very quickly so take suitable clothing.
It was two days after the seventh Harry Potter book came out. I was halfway through 36 it, and I certainly didn’t want to be 37 .But the phone kept ringing, so I 38 it.
Patty from my church said, “Rachel, we are 39 at the soup kitchen (施粥所) at the Methodist church this afternoon and need 40 right now. Are you 41 ?”
I wanted to have an entire day to read the book, 42 my mouth answered, “Sue, I will be there at 5:15.”
When I 43 , other volunteers were already at work. I glanced through the door and saw people already lining up outside.
At 5:30, the 44 began to move. A family with two kids in wheelchairs came through first. The mother and father each carried two plates and 45 a wheelchair.
Then two older men came over. “No watermelon,” one said.
“Are you kidding?” I asked 46 . “You don’t want watermelon?”
He grinned (咧着嘴笑). “I am kidding. Give me one of those.”
A family of five came through the line. The son 47 his plate for watermelon and bread. “Is that all you want?” I asked. He nodded. “I’m not 48 .”
Five minutes later, he was back. “Can I have some more? I’m only hungry for watermelon.” I 49 and served him another slice (片).
One 50 came through holding hands and smiling at each other. “We have been married 49 years, and I love her like I did when we just got married!” the man told me 51 .
Although the people 52 food, they gave me more than I gave them. They told me about their 53 —how one’s daughter was getting married, and another’s son was learning to read.
I kept watching them eating, happy or sad, talking excitedly with friends or eating 54 in the corner, each with a story to tell.
Although I love to read Harry Potter, I’m still 55 I went to the soup kitchen that afternoon.
36. A. writing B. reading C. publishing D. buying
37. A. fired B. hurt C. disturbed D. protected
38. A. used B. ignored C. answered D. replaced
39. A. helping B. relaxing C. watching D. playing
40. A. cooks B. fans C. friends D. volunteers
41. A. busy B. sure C. free D. awake
42. A. and B. so C. though D. but
43. A. returned B. left C. stopped D. arrived
44. A. group B. line C. car D. wheelchair
45. A. pushed B. roe C. brought D. took
46. A. angrily B. doubtfully C. excitedly D. anxiously
47. A. gave up B. broke up C. covered up D. held up
48. A. fine B. hot C. sick D. hungry
49. A. apologized B. shouted C. laughed D. sighed
50. A. man B. child C. couple D. team
51. A. eagerly B. happily C. bravely D. calmly
52. A. sold B. accepted C. borrowed D. saved
53. A. families B. jobs C. dreams D. plans
54. A. lightly B. freely C. alone D. well
55. A. worried B. ashamed C. tired D. glad
