單詞填空 用所給詞的適當形式填空。
1. by the forest, the village has beautiful ", which attract many visitors from "areas. (surround)
2.I must arrive at his office at the "time because I have had an "with him. But I was "to pick up a guest of our company to the airport. (appoint)
3.It was "for them to make a "by using new media technology. And more "for them, they were supported by the government. (fortunate)
4.With more money made, they wanted to find a better "for their company. Finally, they "their office in London. (locate)
5.The novel is written from "experiences. The characters in it all have very different" ". (person)
6.Although the "were out of ", the nurse was still "with her work and did it ". (patient)
7.Listening to his "speech, we were "to make greater efforts. It gave us not only hope but also ". (inspire)
8.The new medicine has great "for the treatment of the disease. Medical science has advanced "over the past few years. The results are ". (significant)
單句表達 根據(jù)括號內(nèi)提示翻譯句子。
1. 剛才我看到Jeff了,他不可能出國了。(couldn’t have done)
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2. 無論你說什么,我都不會相信你。(no matter what)
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3. 你應該努力工作以達成你的目標。(ought to)
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4. 當心,否則你會弄傷手的。(have sth done)
" " " " "
5. 如果她發(fā)現(xiàn)你把她的書弄丟了怎么辦?(what if…)
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提示寫作
選用所給詞匯或句型造句,并組成一段連貫的短文(80詞左右)。
wander recognize cold dark winter night lost and helpless lose contact with
laughing and talking What’s worse, …" "… be surprised to…
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閱讀理解
A
We stopped to choose a cake for our daughter. We’d passed several other elderly customers but our daughter Norah seemed drawn to (被吸引) a man. Her face lit up like the sun and she waved excitedly saying, “Hi, old person! It’s my birthday today!” “Hello, little lady! And how old are you today?” he asked. They chatted for a few seconds.
We said goodbye and carried on shopping. A few minutes later, Norah asked me, “Can I take a picture with the old man for my birthday?” I thought the old man couldn’t have gone very far. So we quickly found him. “Excuse me, sir? She’d like to know if you’d take a photo with her for her birthday,” I asked. He looked surprised and then happy. “A photo? With me?” he asked. “Yes! For my birthday!” Norah cheered. And so they posed together and then they hugged each other like they were long lost friends.
We thanked Mr Dan for sparing a few minutes of his day with us. He was moved to tears and said, “No, thank you. This is the best day I’ve had in a long time. You’ve made me feel so happy and valuable, Ms Norah.”
Now, Norah and Mr Dan often visit each other. While they don’t, Norah makes sure to call him at least once a week. Norah worried about Mr Dan being alone and brought Mr Dan a dog on his 82nd birthday. Mr Dan said that his meeting with Norah helped to heal (治愈) his broken heart as he was having a difficult time before he met Norah that day. Sometimes talking to strangers turns into the most beautiful thing in the world.
1. How did Norah know Mr Dan?
A. By appointment. B. By telephone.
C. By meeting in a store accidentally. D. By taking a photo in a store.
2. How did Mr Dan probably feel about the author’s request at first?
A. Nervous. B. Excited. C. Surprised. D. Happy.
3. Why was Mr Dan moved to tears?
A. He saw a hope to live on. B. He found a true friend.
C. He no longer felt lonely. D. He felt he was valued.
4. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Everyone Needs Friends B. More Than a Photo Was Taken
C. From Strangers to Friends D. Congratulations on Your Birthday
B
There are many idioms (習語) or sayings in English that we use when we want to describe relationships between and among friends. Here are a few to practice with your friends.
The idiom “through thick and thin” is used to describe a friend who is loyal and supportive during bad times as well as good times. It most often describes a friendship that has been strong for a long time. Here are two examples: John and Lisa have been friends through thick and thin. My best friend and I stayed together through thick and thin.
If two people are “l(fā)ike two peas (豌豆) in a pod”, it means that they get along very well. They are two very good friends and they are very similar to each other. I have never seen Lola and Camille argue; they are like two peas in a pod.
Some friends are especially sympathetic (有同情心的) and easy to talk to. They are not judgemental or impatient. They are good at sharing our pain, which helps ease our pain. A friend like this is often called “a shoulder to cry on”. We can go to this person with a problem or sadness and he/she brings comfort to us.
“To hit it off” with someone means immediately liking or getting along with someone. This usually happens the first time two people are meeting. They often share interests, goals, and beliefs. This can also happen between friends who like each other at first sight. Carmen and Isabel hit it off at the party and are going to a movie together today. Mike and I did not hit it off on our first date but we are going to try once more.
5. Friends through thick and thin may .
A. be easy to deal with B. help reduce pain
C. often have fun together D. share a long friendship
6. Which idiom can you use when talking about two similar friends?
A. To hit it off. B. Two peas in a pod.
C. A shoulder to cry on. D. Through thick and thin.
7. What can a friend with a shoulder to cry on provide when we are in trouble?
A. Experience. B. Advice. C. Judgement. D. Comfort.
8. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To introduce some English idioms. B. To explain what a good friendship is.
C. To teach readers how to use English idioms. D. To tell there are different kinds of friendship.
完形填空
Steve and Yaser first met in their chemistry class. Yaser was an international student from Jordan. He was 1 to get to know an American. Yaser hoped that he and Steve would 2 good friends.
At first, Steve seemed very friendly. He always greeted Yaser 3 before class. Sometimes he offered to study with Yaser. He even 4 Yaser to have lunch with him. But after the first term was over, Steve seemed 5 . One day Yaser decided to call Steve. Steve didn’t seem very 6 in talking to him. Yaser was hurt by Steve’s change of attitude.
Yaser is a little 7 . He is an outsider to American culture. He doesn’t understand the way Americans view 8 . Americans view the word “friend” in a very 9 way. Americans have school friends, work friends, sports friends and neighborhood friends. These friendships are 10 on common interests. When the shared activity 11 , the friendship may disappear. Now Steve and Yaser are no longer classmates, their friendship has 12 .
In some cultures friendship means a 13 life-long bond (關系) between two people. In these 14 friendships develop slowly, since they are built to last. But American friendliness is not always a(n) 15 of true friendship. American 16 is one of those that changes rapidly. Studies show that one out of five American 17 moves every year.
People from the United States may at first seem friendly. Americans often chat easily with" 18 . They exchange 19 about their families, hobbies and work. They may smile warmly and say, “Have a nice day.” However, American friendships develop quickly, and they may change just quickly as well. So, it’s 20 to do as Romans do.
1. A. tired B. shocked C. excited D. worried
2. A. maintain B. become C. make D. exchange
3. A. confidently B. nervously C. quickly D. warmly
4. A. invited B. appointed C. allowed D. advised
5. A. patient B. familiar C. distant D. normal
6. A. disappointed B. interested C. experienced D. inspired
7. A. ashamed B. embarrassed C. relaxed D. confused
8. A. friendship B. ownership C. membership D. partnership
9. A. nice B. simple C. general D. formal
10. A. impressed B. based C. treasured D. marked
11. A. cancels B. fails C. continues D. ends
12. A. changed B. developed C. come D. grown
13. A. recent B. usual C. strong D. final
14. A. parts B. cultures C. customs D. cases
15. A. practice B. image C. way D. offer
16. A. society B. activity C. value D. dream
17. A. companies B. schools C. families D. governments
18. A. speakers B. strangers C. customers D. visitors
19. A. opinions B. words C. news D. information
20. A. necessary B. reasonable C. positive D. responsible