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Everything went black! All the lights in our flat turned off, including the TV Mum took out the candles and Dad went to see what was going on. One advantage of living in a tall building is that you always have help nearby. 1 . With a candle in his hand, Mr. Smith answered the door. Uh-oh! He didn't have lights, either. 2 . Our neighbours went downstairs and began chatting outside. They were not worried at all.
Then we heard a frightening sound after a bright flash of lightning. 3 . In order to get some information, Mr. Smith turned on the radio. 4 . It hit a tower at the power station before the first flash of lightning. That was the reason why the lights suddenly went out before the rain came. 5 . We cheered loudly. The event made it possible for the neighbours to have a chance to be together. A. It started to rain heavily in no time B. So I went to our next-door neighbour, Mr.Smith C. At last all the lights turned off D. Finally, the lights came back E. I found that all the building caught fire F. The weatherman said that the storm was the cause of all the problems G. I found that all the buildings in our neighbourhood were dark BGAFD
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Happiness(幸福) is for everyone. You don’t need to care about(关心) those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens. ____1____ Why? Because people with big houses may often feel lonely and people with cars may want to walk on the country roads at their free(空闲的) time.
In fact, happiness is always around you if(如果) you put your heart(心) into it.____2_____ When you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of(照顾好) your life and your health. When you get success(成功), your friends will say congratulations(祝贺) to you. When you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct(改正) it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too. ____3_____ If you notice(注意) a bit of them, you can see that happiness is always around you.
Happiness is not the same as(与……不一样) money. ____4____ When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy, because you have something else(别的) that can’t be bought(买) with money. When you meet with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy. That’s because you have more chances(机会) to challenge(挑战) yourself. So you cannot always say you are poor and you have bad luck. As(正如) the saying goes, life is like a revolving(旋转的) door. When it closes, it also opens. ____5_____
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A. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you. B. If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person. C. All these are your happiness. D. There are a lot of people who love you and would like to help you. E. You needn’t admire(羡慕) those people who have cars, either. F. It is a feeling of your heart. G. You can have the things that you like if you work hard. EACFB 3
Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a term, or a year. Studying overseas(海外) can be an exciting experience for many people. Why do it
Living in another country can help you to learn another language, and about another culture. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more about yourself. 1 Many companies today want employees(雇员) who speak a second language, or have working experiences in another country.
Making the right choice(选择)
Once you decided to study overseas, you have to make some choices. 2 Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? How long do I want to study abroad(国外地)? Do I want to live with roommates, alone or somewhere else?
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Get your passport and visa(护照) early! Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about some common customs(普遍的习俗) in the country that you are going to. Learn about the money. Bring some of it and a credit card(信用卡) with you. Once you are there
After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick(想家). They may miss(想念) their family, friends, and familiar(熟悉的) ways of doing things. 4 When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write your feelings in a notebook. 5
A. Getting ready to go. B. You’d better make some wise choices. C. Remember that it takes time to get used to(习惯) a new place, school and culture.. D. Always keep an open mind and you will succeed(成功). E. To choose the right country or school, ask yourself some questions. F. Learning the language well. G. Overseas study may also look good on your future resume(求职简历). GEACD 4
Long ago, as people got older, there was something wrong with their teeth and it would be very painful. 1. ____ Later people learned that cleaning their teeth was important, but they didn’t have toothpaste(牙膏) at that time. 2. ____
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About 100 years ago someone finally created a kind of cream to clean teeth. Not long after that, the toothpaste tube (管子) was invented, so people could press the toothpaste right onto the toothbrush! 3. _______ The army gave brushes and toothpaste to all the soldiers, and they learned to brush teeth twice a day. At that time toothpaste tubes were made of metal. 4. _______ Today there are plenty of toothpaste choices: lots of colors and tastes to choose from, and some kinds of toothpaste are made just for children. When you’re choosing a kind of toothpaste, make sure it has fluoride (氟化物). 5. _______ When you brush your teeth, you don’t need a lot of toothpaste: just press out a bit.
根据短文内容, 从下列七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 A. They used lemon juice, salt or other things to clean their teeth. B. Tooth brushing became popular during the World War Ⅰ. C. Fluoride makes your teeth strong and healthy.
D. Today they’re made of soft plastic and are much easier to use! E. To avoid toothache, they had their teeth pulled out.
F. The use of a toothbrush to keep tartar (牙垢) down is very helpful. G. We use toothpaste and tooth brushes to clean our teeth. EABDC
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In hospital, a doctor always gives you a note to get the medicine from the chemist(药剂师). 1. _______ But sometimes doctors write so badly that the chemist can’t understand them.
My mother wrote to a doctor to invite him to have dinner at our home last week. The doctor wrote an answer, 2. _______ “What shall I do? ” She said to my father, “3. _______ I don’t want to give him a telephone call and say I can’t read his writing. ” My father thought for a moment and then had an idea. 4. _______ She went to the chemist’s shop and gave the doctor’s note to the chemist. 5. _______ Then he said politely. “Could you please wait for a few minutes, madam? ” He went to the back of the shop. After two minutes he returned, carrying a large bottle. He gave the bottle to my mother and said, “Three times a day and one teaspoon at a time. ”
根据短文内容, 从下列七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 A. The chemists hardly understand what the doctors write. B. Chemists have more chances to read doctors’ notes.
C. Although my mother couldn’t read the note, she wanted to invite the doctor. D. My mother agreed to do that.
E. but he didn’t write clearly and my mother couldn’t read it. F. The chemist looked at it very carefully. G. I don’t know whether he is coming or not. BEGDF
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What do American families usually do on weekends? 1 . Running, playing volleyball, biking and swimming are all popular sports. The weekend is also a time for American families to work in the yard (院子），the garden or the house. 2 . Sometimes some families spend the
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weekend painting their houses. They are busy on weekends, but they are very relaxed. 3 . They can go to the park, the zoo, the cinema and many other places they want to go. 4 . Sometimes they help their parents do some work at home and their parents will take them to the restaurant to have a good dinner. 5 .
A. At weekends, some people like to stay at home. B. They think the weekend is the best time of a week. C. Many American families often do some sports on weekends. D. Children are also very happy on weekends.
E. Children don't like weekends because they have a lot of homework to do. F.They can play games,fly kites and play any ball games.
G.Many families plant flowers and vegetables in the garden. C G D F B
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Many parents wants their children to be famous one day． 1 A new play \"Hi， Ke'ai\" is on at Beijing Children's Art Theater． 2 His parents would like him to become a musician one day． They teach him to play the violin， but Ke'ai doesn't enjoy these activities． Then one day Ke'ai parents see Liu Xiang win a gold medal at the Olympic Games， and they want him to be a sportsman．
\"Why do they want me to be someone else？\" Ke'ai asks and says \" 3 \" The play is good for parents to learn to understand their children． 4 Young audiences （观众） enjoy the story very much． 5 One of them， \"Ke'ai Song\" is very easy to learn， so the audiences can sing the song on their way home after the play! A． But do children have the same dreams？ B． They also like the music in the play． C． It tells the story of a boy called Ke'ai． D． Parents don't like it．
E． It helps parents to think about what kids want to do． F． The story is interesting． G． I only want to be myself． ACGEB
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In China, more and more middle school students are getting shorter sleeping time than before. ____1___ because they have much homework to do. Some homework is given by their teachers and some by their parents. ___2____. They are not careful enough while they do their homework. ___3____. Some students spend too much time watching TV or playing computer games. They stay up(熬夜) very late. Some students have to get up early every morning on weekdays to get to school on time(按时) by bus or by bike.____4___.
Schools and parents should cut down(减少) some of the homework so that children can enjoy more than nine hours of sleep every night for their health. For children, we should make best use
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of our time. __5____, we will find it much better for both our study and health. A. Some homework is too difficult. B. Most students sleep less than nine hours every night. C. When we have enough time for sleeping. D. It could be a long way from home to school. E. That’s why it takes them a lot of time. F. Also some students don’t know how to save time. G. Some students like to stay up late. BFEDC
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Everything went black! All the lights in our flat turned off, including the TV Mum took out the candles and Dad went to see what was going on. One advantage of living in a tall building is that you always have help nearby. 1 . With a candle in his hand, Mr. Smith answered the door. Uh-oh! He didn't have lights, either. 2 . Our neighbours went downstairs and began chatting outside. They were not worried at all.
Then we heard a frightening sound after a bright flash of lightning. 3 . In order to get some information, Mr. Smith turned on the radio. 4 . It hit a tower at the power station before the first flash of lightning. That was the reason why the lights suddenly went out before the rain came. 5 . We cheered loudly. The event made it possible for the neighbours to have a chance to be together. A. It started to rain heavily in no time B. So I went to our next-door neighbour, Mr.Smith C. At last all the lights turned off D. Finally, the lights came back E. I found that all the building caught fire F. The weatherman said that the storm was the cause of all the problems G. I found that all the buildings in our neighbourhood were dark BGAFD 10 Dr. Mortimer reads:
\"The story of the Hound of the Baskervilles. Baskerville Hall, 1742.
Sir Hugo Baskerville is lord of the manor of Baskerville. He is a cruel man. Hugo falls in love with the daughter of a local farmer. 1 . So Hugo, with five or six of his friends, kidnaps the girl and takes her to Baskerville Hall. 2 . Hugo is very angry. He follows her over the moor with his horses and hounds in the moonlight. His friends follow on their horses. 3 . They stop and by the light of the moon they see the young woman, lying dead. Next to her lies the dead body of Hugo. 4 . It is like a hound, but much, much bigger. And as they watch, it bites a hole in Hugo Baskerville's throat. There is blood everywhere. 5 .One of them dies that night from the shock. The others are never the same again.
This is the story of the Hound of the Baskervilles. Many family members die of sudden and strange deaths. So my children, remember this: never, never go across the moor at night.'\" A. Suddenly they see Hugo's horse but Hugo is not on it.
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B. Hugo's friends scream and ride away on their horses across the moor. C. But she does not want to marry him.
D. The Hound of the Baskervilles is a very big dog.
E. But the girl escapes and runs across the moor as fast as possible. F. It is a legend of the Baskerville family.
G. A horrible, black, animal is standing over him. CEAGB
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One day, Mr. Black went into a restaurant. __1___. There was nothing in the pockets of his coat. After he had his meal, __2_______. He found there was much money in one of his pockets. “Whose is this?” he thought. He saw a waiter near the door, so Mr.Black said to him, “Somebody put a lot of money in my coat. _____3_________. I have to go. Take it ,please. When he comes back, give it to him.” The waiter took it and went away. At the moment , __4_______. “I’m sorry.” Said the man. “I took your coat and you got mine. Please give me my coat and the money.” Mr. Black answered, “I gave the money to the waiter. He’ll give it to you.”
Mr. Black called the manager, but the manager(经理) said, “We have no waiters here. We only have waitresses（女服务员）.__5__________” A.He went to take his coat back. B.Another man came with a coat just like Mr.Black’s. C.He went to have lunch. D.He put his coat on a chair near the door. E.I have no time to wait for him F.He must be a thief！ G.He is so kind! DAEBF
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Four habits to live a happier life
Having a happier life is something we all always struggle(争取) for, and being happy includes so many aspects — mental, physical(身体的) and spiritual(精神的) — of our lives. One of the key principles (原则)of having a happier life is to always do things that bring us happiness 1 Consider the following habits to improve your life and make it as happy as you possibly can. Praise others.
Be kind to others, like praising them. 2 Don't be afraid to tell people how great they look, or how awesome(令人惊叹的) their smile is. It'll do them good, and do you good too!
Focus on the present moment.
Take some time every day to focus on the present moment. 3 Try not to think about negative past experiences and hug the time you have now. You'll soon find that even the slightest thing that you do at this moment can bring about happiness for many hours and days to come.
Learn to control your emotions(情感）.
4 And it's definitely(明确地) not worth the emotions. Don't compromise(违背) on your happiness just because someone is trying to pick a fight(战斗). Just let it go (不要理会) and be happier.
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Just before you go to bed, write down at least one wonderful thing that happened. It might be something as small as a child's laugh or something as huge as a million-dollar deal. Whatever it is, be grateful for that day because it will never come again.
A. End each day with thankfulness.
B. Of course, everyone loves to be happy.
C. It is the only certain time we have in our life.
D. It can make people happy and give them confidence.
E. It's not worth the argument when your partner is testing your patience.
F. So it is important to develop the right habits to ensure we live a happier life. G. Try to set aside a few hours a day, doing something fun to make yourself happy. FDCEA
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March 14 is International(国际的) Police Day. ____1_____
No matter if(无论是否) it's burning hot or icy cold, a holiday or a school day, you’ll see policemen at the middle of the crossroads(十字路口) directing(指引) cars and people to cross the road. ____2_____
There are more than 1.7 million policemen in China. ____3_____ Other police have different responsibilities (责任). Some are firefighters (消防员). Some watch out for bad guys and solve crimes(解决犯罪问题). Others keep the peace(维护和平). Special police deals with unexpected events(突发事件). ____4_____ He has to learn laws(法律), science, shooting(射击), driving and climbing.
To keep people safe and make peace for all, Chinese police put their lives at risk(处于危险中). ____5_____ Another 13,000 were injured(受伤) in doing their jobs.
A. It is a day for people to show their respect(尊敬) for police.
B. A good special(特殊的) policeman needs a strong body as well as rich knowledge(知识) and many skills.
C. Since(自从……以来) 1980, more than 7, 000 policemen have lost their lives. D. The traffic(交通) police is just one group. E. These are the traffic police.
F. They are brave and they work very hard.
G. People all over the world celebrate(庆祝) the day in different ways. AEDBC
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The world is an interesting place. Different people like different things. Some people like loud(大声的) music. Other people don’t. ____1_____ .
Many people like sports, but they do not all like the same sports. In some countries, cricket(板球运动) is a very popular sport. In others, it is not popular at all. No one plays it or watches it on TV. However, most people like football. The World Cup is very popular. ____2_____
Different people like different foods. Some people do not like meat. _____3____ Some people do not like potatoes or bread. They prefer(更喜欢) rice.
____4____ Most people have their favorite colors. Some people like bright colors. Others prefer pale(暗淡的) colors.
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Many people like traveling. Different people like different places. Some people like to go to the country. They like the fresh air. Some people like to go to the cities. Because they like shopping. ____5_____.
What do you like? Have you got an idea? A. They like soft music. B. Not everyone likes the same color. C. Millions of people watch the game on TV. D. Different people like different kinds of animals. E. They eat fruit and vegetables most of the time. F. So they don’t raise pigs in their countries . G. Some other people enjoy beautiful places like the mountains or beaches. ACEBG
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Taking good notes is a time-saving skill. 1 First, writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it. Second, your notes are excellent materials when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety(多样化) to your study time and helps you to hold your interest(兴趣).
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions(讨论) and while reading a textbook or doing research(研究) for a report(报告). 2 Whenever(无论何时) or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process(选择过程). 3 The following methods(方法) may work best for you.
Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
Carefully read the text and watch out(注意) for words that can show main points and supporting(支持性的) facts.
Write your notes in your own(自己的) words. 4
Note(记录) any questions or ideas you may have about what is said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do that, be sure that you understand your symbols(标志) and that you use them all the time. 5 .
A. Use words, not sentences.
B. There are three useful mote-taking methods.
C. You must write your notes on different paper.
D. Otherwise(否则), you may not be able to read your notes later.
E. You will also want to develop(开发) your own method for taking notes. F. That means you must first decide what is important to include in your notes.
G. It will help you to become a better student in a few ways.
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A good friend is always around you. Do you want to make more friends? These will help
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Wear clean clothes. It will let others like you and go to you often.
Smile. 1 When you find someone is the friend you want, just smile and say\"hi\".
Talk first. Ask them some funny questions and listen to them carefully. 2 If so, they will learn about you better.
3 Your new friends must also have their other friends. It's a great chance to know more friends. Have lunch with them or play with them after school. 4
Play around and be open. 5 Ask them to visit your house, or go to play games with them.
A. It means that you are friendly. B. Then you'll make more friends. C. It's good to say something about yourself. D. Meet the friends of your new friends. E. If your friends are in a club or do sports, why not join them? F. We will be friends forever. G. A lot of friends are needed. ACDBE
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