In Germany, English expressions are used in conversations and increasingly in written form. Advertisements are often expressed completely in English. When I go to the gym, there are “aerobic-classes (增氧健身法课程)”. We “warm up”. We go “jogging.” In business, we attend a “meeting” and we have “good connections.”

Other nations, like France, have taken action to protect their language from the influence of “Americanization”. In Germany, however, there is concern that those rules could be connected with Hitler’s Third Reich (帝国), when the language had to be pure. If the government curbed the use of English words now, this could be considered by some as a return to that terrible past.

Some German citizens are now trying to stop the use of English vocabulary in German. However, I think generally it is not a big deal to use some common English expressions as they often describe things more directly. But we should know that it is important to use English correctly. All too often, bad English is spoken or even written instead of good German. The proper use of the German language would be the better choice. However, there are some fields that require the use of English words, for example, in the high-tech communication and the Internet fields, there is no alternative to English. Also, I think sometimes I have to speak English when I introduce some scenic places to tourists.

I think you have to find a balance and decide when it is better to use good German in place of bad English or when the use of correct English words is more suitable. Languages have always changed naturally, and I disagree with a restriction by law. Some nice expressions borrowed from other languages can make a conversation more vivid.

1.By giving many examples in the first paragraph, the writer shows that _____.

A. most Germans have no difficulty in understanding English

B. English is more and more widely used in Germany

C. it is more convenient to use English in some situations

D. English has completely replaced German in Germany

2.From the passage, we can learn that when Hitler was in power, ______ in Germany.

A. all languages except English could be used

B. only some foreign languages could be used

C. only the upper class could speak English

D. only the German language could be used

3.What job does the writer probably do?

A. A travel guide. B. A lawyer.

C. A computer engineer. D. A teacher.

4.What is the writer’s attitude towards the use of English in Germany?

A. There should be a law to protect the dominance of German.

B. It is foolish for Germans to worry about their native language.

C. Germans should be encouraged to speak more English.

D. Proper use of English can make conversations more colorful.

One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of the masterpieces.

A young couple viewing the painting ahead of me chattered nonstop between themselves. I watched them for a moment and decided it was the woman who was doing all the talking. I admired his patience for putting up with her constant parade of words. Distracted by their noise, I moved on.

I encountered them several times as I moved through the various rooms of art. Each time I heard her constant gush of words, I moved away quickly.

I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a purchase when the couple approached the exit. Before they left, the man took a long cane and then tapped his way into the coatroom to get his wife’s jacket.

“He is a brave man,” the clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would have given up if we went blind at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a promise that his life wouldn’t change. So, as before, he and his wife come in whenever there’s a new art show.”

“But what does he get out of the art?” I asked. “He can’t see.”

“Can’t see? You’re wrong. He sees a lot. More than you or I do,” the clerk said. “His wife describes each painting so he can see it in his head.”

I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without sight and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to alter his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away with their arms intertwined.

1.Which of the following shows the wife’s patience?

a. I admired his patience for putting up with her constant parade of words.

b. Each time I heard her constant gush of words, I moved away quickly.

c. The young man made a promise that his life wouldn’t change.

d. His wife describes each painting so he can see it in his head.

A. c B. cd C. bd D. abd

2.How does the writer feel about the wife in the first three paragraphs?

A. The writer admires her patience.

B. The writer hates her patience.

C. The writer enjoys hearing her constant gush of words.

D. The writer hates hearing her constant gush of words.

3.According to the last paragraph, what did the writer see that day?

A. The young man’s patience, courage and love for the wife.

B. The wife’s patience, courage and love for the young man.

C. The wife’s patience, the young man’s courage and their love for each other.

D. The young man’s patience, the wife’s courage and their love for each other.

4.We can conclude from the passage that __________.

A. the physical disability changed the young man, but the wife tries to help him out of his pain with her patience and love

B. the physical disability couldn’t change the young man’s life, and his wife helps him out with her care and love

C. the physical disability couldn’t change the young man’s life, and his wife helps him out with her patience and love

D. the physical disability changed the young man’s belief in life, but the wife helps him out with her patience and love

根据语境填入合适的单词（首字母已给出）或短语。

1.He was so _________ in love story that he didn’t notice the teacher behind him.

2.He slowed the bleeding by a_______ pressure to the wounds.

3.Heart is one of the o______ of our bodies.

4.Wu Dalang was p_______ to death by his wife.

5.It is v_____ that we should learn English well in the 21st century.

6.He is well prepared for the mid-exam, so he _______ (坚定地) believes that he will win the first.

7.I feel _________(内疚) about visiting my parents so rarely.

8.This factory is built to _______(回收) waste plastics to reduce the pollution.

9.It is very important that clocks at the airport should be _________(准确).

10.As a reporter, listening is of great importance. __________(同时), she had to prepare the next question.

11.It shows that a _____________of first aid can make a real _________.

12.We need it in this edition to be _____________ the other newspaper.

13.The skin ______ your body ____losing too much water.

14.____________other clothing and jewelry near the burn.

15.John was ________________ his award at a ceremony which recognized the bravery of ten people who had saved the life of another.

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Let me tell you about five of the enemies we face from within. The first enemy that you’ve got to destroy before it destroys you is indifference. What a tragic disease this is! “Ho-hum, let it slide. I’ll just drift along.” Here’s one problem with drifting: you can’t drift your way to the top of the mountain.

The second enemy we face is indecision(优柔寡断). Indecision is the thief of opportunity and enterprise. It will steal your chances for a better future. Take a sword to this enemy.

The third enemy inside is doubt. Sure, there’s room for healthy skepticism. You can’t believe everything. But you also can’t let doubt take over. Many people doubt the past, doubt the future, doubt each other, doubt the government, doubt the possibilities and doubt the opportunities. , they doubt themselves. I’m telling you, doubt will destroy your life and your chances of success. It will empty both your bank account and your heart. Doubt is all enemy. Get rid of it.

The fourth enemy within is worry. We’ve all got to worry some. Just don’t let it conquer you. Instead, let it alarm you. Worry can be useful. If you step off the curb (路边) in New York City and a taxi is coming, you’ve got to worry. But you can’t let worry loose like a mad dog that drives you into a small corner. Here’s what you’ve got to do with your worries: drive them into a small corner. Whatever is out to get you, you’ve got to get it. Whatever is pushing on you, you’ve got to push back.

The fifth enemy is overcaution. It is the timid (胆小的) approach to life. Timidity is not a virtue; it’s an illness. If you let it go, it’ll conquer you. Timid people don’t get promoted. They don’t advance and grow and become powerful in the marketplace. You’ve got to avoid overcaution.

1.What’s the best title for this passage? (Within 8 words)

2.List three enemies inside that might prevent you from getting promoted.(Within 5 words)

3.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words or phrases. (Within 5 words)

4.Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?

However, you shouldn’t be forced into a small room by the worry beyond control.

5.Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 into Chinese.

你的朋友汤姆因在学校使用手机被学校处分，他感到很困惑，写信跟你求助。请根据以下结构提示给汤姆回信。开头结尾已给出。

Beginning: Your letter reached me yesterday. It said in your letter that……..

Paragraph 1: 手机的优点：联系便捷

Paragraph 2: 带手机上学存在的问题：干扰教学，有害学习和健康。

Ending: It is right for school to prevent you from using cellphones in school.

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______ Gong Li, Zhou Xun has created a different JiuEr in the TV version of Red Sorghum.

A. Comparing with B. Compared with

C. Comparing D. Compared

I had to speak aloud to make myself _____.

A. hear B. to hear

C. heard D. hearing

Personally speaking ,I’m ____ your plan.

A. in consequence of B. in favour of

C. in response to D. in addition to

It was in the factory where he was working ____I met him.

A. that B. which

C. where D. in which

Imagine a situation_____two strangers are talking to each other.

A. which B. where

C. that D. when