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阅读理解。

“One City One Book” is a generic name (通称) for a community reading program that attempts to get everyone in a city to read and discuss the same book.Popular book picks have been Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird，Ernest Gaines’s A Lesson Before Dying，and Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451.

“One City One Book” programs take the idea of a localized book discussion club and expand it to cover a whole city.The first such program was “If All of Seattle Read the Same Book” in 1998，started by Nancy Pearl at Seattle Public Library’s Washington Center for the Book.The book chosen for the program was The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks，written in 1991.Other cities copied the idea，and the Library of Congress listed 404 programs occurring in 2007.

Each city’s program has its own goals；these typically include building a sense of community and promoting literacy.Nancy Pearl warns against expecting too much from a program：“Keep in mind that this is a library program，it’s not an exercise in civics，and that it’s not intended to have literature cure the racial divide.This is about a work of literature.”

Programs typically involve more than having everyone read the same book.Some other activities that have been included are：book discussion sessions，scholarly lectures on the book or related topics，a visit by the author，exhibits，related arts programming (especially showing a movie of the book if there is one)，and integration into school curricula.In Boston the “One City One Story” program used shorter stories and distributed tens of thousands of free copies of the story over the course of a month.

American Library Association puts out a detailed step?by?step guide on how to organize a local program，including the critical step of picking the one book.The Center for the Book at the Library of Congress tracks all known programs and the books they have used.

1.“One City One Book” programs ________.

A．ask everyone in a city to donate one book

B．can rid a city of racial divide through reading

C．choose short stories for people to read

D．encourage everyone in a city to read and discuss the same book

2.We know from the second paragraph that “One City One Book” programs ________.

A．became popular very quickly

B．have been held more than 400 times in Seattle

C．were sponsored by the Library of Congress

D．reached its peak in 2007

3.We can infer from the third paragraph that Nancy Pearl ________.

A．expects much from the programs

B．didn’t expect that the programs would run so well

C．has a practical attitude towards the programs

D．believes the programs will push forward community building

4.What kind of role does American Library Association play in the programs?

A．It picks out the city which runs the programs well.

B．It gives free books to the host city.

C．It gives a practical guide to the programs.

D．It keeps a record of all known programs.

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阅读下列各小题，根据汉语提示,在空格上填入恰当的词，使句子完整。

1.她总是最后一个离开大厅。

She is always the last one _______ _______ the hall.

2.我突然想起来我把她的生日忘了。

It _______ me all of a sudden_______ I had forgotten her birthday.

3.是你而不是他该为事故负责。

It is you, rather than he, that _______ (be) to blame for the accident.

4.不幸的是卓别林的父亲去世了，使得他的家境更加贫困。

Unfortunately Charlie’s father died,_______ his family even_______ _______.

5.不是所有的人都痴迷足球，也不是很多人都对篮球感兴趣。

_______ _______ people are crazy about football, _________ are many people interested in basketball.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

There is a wonderful story about Jimmy Durante, one of great singers. _1.________ (ask) to be part of a show for some old World War II soldiers, he told them he was very busy and he could afford only a few minutes, 2._______ he would come if they wouldn’t mind his singing one short song and immediately leaving for his next appointment. Of course, the show’s director agreed3._______ (happy).

But when Jimmy got on stage, something surprising happened. He went through 4._______ short song and then stayed. The applause grew louder and louder and he kept 5._______ (stay). Pretty soon, he had been on stage 6._______ fifteen, twenty, and then thirty minutes. One of his 7._______ (assist) behind the stage stopped him and said, “I thought you had to go after a few minutes. What happened”

Jimmy answered, “I did have to go, but I can show you the reason why I stayed. You can see for 8._______ (you) if you look at the front row.” In the front row were two men, both of 9._______ had lost an arm in the war. One had lost his right arm and the other had lost his left. Together, they were able to clap, and that was exactly what they 10._______ (do) , loudly and cheerfully.

阅读理解。

Does stress cause gray hair？Many people believe that tension and stress can cause your hair to lose its color.In fact，it is an_old_wives’_tale that being upset all the time can result in premature graying.Here is a closer look at this situation and why some believe that this old wives’ tale could be true.

As one ages，the hairs on the head also age.In fact，just about everything on the human body begins to show signs of wear and tear after a while.The joints wear and become stiff and skin wears and becomes wrinkled.Hairs on the head grow and eventually die.They are replaced，but in the process something else happens.

When new hairs are replaced，the color or pigment (色素) is also added to them.However，as one ages，this pigment becomes less and less available.At first，hairs will have a limited amount of pigment and they will appear to be grayish in color.In time，they will lose all of their pigment and will be white.Many things are known to cause graying，and genetics is a very powerful factor.If one of your parents turns gray at an early age，there is a good chance that you will too.Some people begin the graying process in high school，while others may be over the age of forty.

Constant worry and tension can have many harmful effects on the human body.It is a known fact that stressful times can cause one to suffer hair loss.It would make sense that if it can cause these problems，perhaps it also may contribute to graying.However，there is no sound evidence to support this.

On the other hand，many medical professionals believe that there may be a link between graying and a constant state of anxiety or tension.Does stress cause gray hair？There is no scientific evidence to support the theory，but it is best to avoid stressful situations.

1.The underlined phrase in the first paragraph most probably means ________.

A．clever remarks B．silly remarks

C．exciting remarks D．disappointed remarks

2.The second paragraph mainly tells us ________.

A．every part of body is replaced with age

B．hairs will grow weak but not die

C．skin becomes wrinkled with age

D．every part of body ages with age

3.What might play the most important role in the graying process?

A．Genetics and the amount of sleeping time.

B．The amount of food people eat and living environment.

C．The amount of pigment and genetics.

D．Genetics and the amount of water people drink

4.According to the passage，continuous pressure may result in ________.

A．a person’s fatness B．a person’s fitness

C．a person’s weight loss D．a person’s hair loss

5.From the passage we can infer that ________.

A．stress causing gray hair is still in question

B．gray hair has nothing to do with tension

C．stressful situations can be of benefit

D．sound evidence has been found

阅读理解。

Over the years, the recommendations of my friend Philip have led me to work with three of my favorite clients (客户). I am certain that my relationships with these three clients have helped me meet many other wonderful people. Needless to say, I owe Philip a lot. Without him, these relationships wouldn't have happened.

Philip is bright, friendly, and inspiring. Sometimes his ideas pay off in a huge way. He is very successful. But this brilliant, creative, friendly man has a bit of difficulty when it comes to small commitments. These little behaviors are annoying things — last?minute cancellations, missed phone calls, and the like. While they do trouble my life a little bit, it's nothing really major that would make me back out of the relationship. Philip always apologizes for these minor defects. I always accept his apology. When I take all the good things and weigh them against the times he's let me down, he is so far ahead that he gets a “lifetime pass”. And, I tell him so. When I do, he feels good and I feel better for forgiving him. To this day, we are friends. I am his friend because when I consider someone's actions, I ask myself, “Am I better off or worse off because of having this person in my life?”

With Philip, the answer has always been, and will always be, in his favor. Philip has been such a good friend and having him in my life has been such a good thing that I am grateful. This will always override (忽略) any of his “negative” behaviors. That's a lifetime pass. How many people do you have in your life to whom you have given a lifetime pass? Is the number high or low in your opinion? Most people want a higher number.

1.Why does the writer owe Philip a lot?

A.Because Philip has never troubled him as a good friend.

B.Because Philip has solved many of his annoying problems.

C.Because Philip has helped him meet many wonderful people.

D.Because Philip has offered him many good ideas that work well.

2.Which of the following can best describe Philip?

A.Every dog has its day.

B.All that glitters is not gold.

C.There are spots even on the sun.

D.A friend in need is a friend indeed.

3.What does the underlined word “defects” in Para. 2 mean?

A.Praise that you give to someone for something they have done.

B.A fault or a lack of something that means that something is not perfect.

C.Something that you wear to change your appearance and hide who you are.

D.A very strong feeling that almost makes you sick, caused by something unpleasant.

4.What's the best title for the text?

A.Thanks and Apologizes

B.A Higher Number for Most People

C.A Good Friend's Negative Behaviors

D.My Friend Philip and the Lifetime Pass

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

To celebrate the end of our exams, my friends and I went to a fast food restaurant. We _________ hamburgers and Coca Cola at the counter. When our _________ came, I started walking towards an empty table. By bad luck, my purse strap(带子) got _________ on a chair and the tray(托盘) that I was holding slipped _________ my hands and went flying in the air. The tray, and its contents, _________ on a man who was just about to _________ a bite of his sandwich. I stared, greatly _________ , as the drinks soaked(浸湿) his white shirt. Then I _________ my eyes and prepared myself for his burst of _________ . Instead, he said “It’s OK” to _________ me before he disappeared into washroom. Still shaky and unsure _________ to do next,my friends and I went to a table and sat there, trying our best to look _________ . A moment later, the man came out of the washroom and _________our table. My heart almost stopped _________ . I thought he was going to ask for my father’s _________ and call him. To my surprise, he merely smiled at us, handed us some cash and said, “_________ yourself new hamburgers.” He then walked _________ without even finishing his food.He could have made what was already an uncomfortable situation worse, _________ he chose a different way and gave us a reason to believe that there is still _________ in this world. I’ll never _________ his actions.

1.A. arrangedB. madeC. orderedD. demanded

2.A. foodB. turnC. billD. menu

3.A. fixedB. cutC. caughtD. tied

4.A. byB. fromC. outD. in

5.A. stoodB. knockedC. fellD. hung

6.A. tasteB. chewC. swallowD. take

7.A. discouragedB. disappointedC. shockedD. annoyed

8.A. closedB. rubbedC. narrowedD. rolled

9.A. bitternessB. anxietyC. angerD. sorrow

10.A. satisfyB. comfortC. encourageD. praise

11.A. whatB. whoC. howD. which

12.A. mildB. modestC. calmD. honest

13.A. pushedB. approachedC. drewD. laid

14.A. breakingB. tremblingC. sinkingD. beating

15.A. helpB. positionC. numberD. job

16.A. PrepareB. BuyC. FindD. Cook

17.A. onB. aroundC. upD. off

18.A. soB. butC. althoughD. since

19.A. kindnessB. happinessC. politenessD. brightness

20.A. ignoreB. refuseC. opposeD. forget

短文改错

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词

2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

This morning when I was surfing the Internet, the photo caught my attention. In the photo, there was a dustmen who was on a drip(打点滴) under a tree by the roadside. It turned out that he insisted working despite illness. Anyone who see this picture would be deeply touched. We must admit that dustmen are doing tired work for long hours and usually get low pay. However, it is all because of our hard work that we can live and work in a clean environment. Therefore, they deserve our respect. Then how can we do in return for their hard work? Actual it is very simple care for our environment and don't leave for rubbish everywhere, especially in public places.

Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities.

Young people in India spend the day with their closest friends and have fun together. Most youngsters in India plan a movie or have a meal with their friends. Many friends may go on a drive to tourist places or make a plan for camping. Some friends go to the supermarket to do some shopping. On Friendship Day, most stores offer discounted prices for customers and it is the perfect day to buy something for friends.

Some friends go to parties that are organized by many restaurants in order to attract youngsters. Such parties are very enjoyable. You can get food at a discounted price. Some friends just decide to meet up (碰头，相聚) at someone’s home and talk about their happy time. The time good friends spend sitting together and talking over a cup of coffee is precious and unforgettable.

Long-distance friends call up each other on this day and wish each other with warm feelings. Some of them even plan to meet up on this particular day. Yet some others plan a surprising visit just to see their friend gasp (喘息) in shock!

In 2009, Friendship Day in India falls on August 2nd. So don’t forget to celebrate it with your friends.

1.When is Friendship Day celebrated in India?

A. On August 2nd every year.

B. On the third weekend of August every year.

C. On August 1st every year.

D. On the first weekend of August every year.

2.According to the text, which of the following is the most popular way that youngsters in India celebrate Friendship Day?

A. Traveling with friends.

B. Seeing a film with friends.

C. Dancing with friends.

D. Going shopping with friends.

3.How many ways are discussed in Paragraph 3 that friends spend Friendship Day together?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

4.The underlined phrase “a surprising visit” in Paragraph 4 refers to “________”.

A. a visit to a friend who hasn’t expected it

B. a visit to a friend who has dreamed of it for a long time

C. a visit to a friend who tries to avoid it

D. a visit to a friend who lives in a faraway place

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。

“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become certain.” Christopher Reeve

Recently, for the first time in 5 years I simply went out back, put my cane down, and started walking. I made it 42 yards.

Today I walked 5 miles.

My medical team had said this would be impossible. My brain could no longer send the signals for walking because those nerves in it had been destroyed. Though certainly unintentional, my doctors did take something very important away from me: hope.

A while back, a psychologist pal of mine urged me to try to help myself. I was angry. I said, “They’re four of Boston’s leading neurologists. They all said I’d never get any better.”

“They could have all been wrong.”

“They said there’s nothing I can do! No rehabilitation(复原). No physical therapy(治疗). I’m not putting any effort into trying to walk and then be miserable when I fail.”

“Trying is never failure.”

What made me finally try? The answer is simpler than I’d have ever imagined. That day I tried walking on my own, I had simply said to myself, “Why not?”

When I walk I have a Frankenstein-style gait. I get embarrassed so I explain. I met a gal who said, “Stop excusing yourself. Walk proud!” She’s just one of the many who’ve taught me that if I open my heart to acceptance, the world is filled with support teams.

One morning my husband, Bob, said there was a huge present for me in our driveway. He had researched “bicycles for disabled people.” It was a 300 pound cycle for two. The seats were side by side. He could pedal while I sat by him and enjoyed the outdoors again.

Um... did I mention it came assembled with a set of pedals for me too?

Now, hundreds of miles later, after exhaustive hours of pedaling along beautiful bike trails, I only wish that we owned stock in Bengay.

1.What’s the best title of this passage?

A. Having a tour

B. Realizing an Impossible dream

C. Walking with a cane

D. Suffering from disability

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. My doctor concluded that I can walk again.

B. My brain could no longer send signals.

C. They're four famous doctors in my medical team.

D. My medical team’s conclusion took my hope away.

3.The author didn’t want to try walking because _______.

A. her doctors said he couldn’t get any better

B. her friend’s words is unbelievable

C. she was miserable when he failed that time

D. trying is never failure

4.The bicycle Bob found can be _____.

A. a 150 pound cycle for one

B. a bicycle for disabled people

C. a huge present that he sent.

D. of the same size as a normal one.

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