2011年山东省东营市中考英语试卷(解析版)
It was the last day of school and I planned to travel to my friend’s hometown. I hadn’t seen him for years and this was a good 36 to meet him again.
I was busy at school so it was rather 37 when I came back home. It was already 10 o’clock at night. Time was running out. After a hurried meal I left. 38 I found a taxi very soon. Asking the driver to drive me fast to the station, I relaxed for a while, imagining what my friend looked like now. I was soon at the station and was sure that I would be able to 39 the train. Unfortunately, I fell on the way and lost some time. To my complete 40 , when I reached the platform, I saw that the train had just left! It was the last train so I had to 41 home.
My mother was glad to see me back as she had a feeling about my trip. But I was unhappy. I tried to relax and went to bed but I had a 42 sleep. The next morning I was very tired. As I was having breakfast the 43 arrived. I read over the pages and was shocked to 44 that the train I missed had had an accident. How 45 I was that I missed the train!
A.sign B.chance C.sense D.dream
A.strange B.cold C.late D.quiet
A.Finally B.Suddenly C.Strangely D.Luckily
A.stop B.see C.catch D.miss
A.satisfaction B.hope C.surprise D.joy
A.call B.leave C.reach D.return
A.deep B.bad C.great D.heavy
A.newspaper B.ticket C.mild D.train
A.find B.hear C.feel D.remember
A.hopeful B.thankful C.careful D.painful
One day a man saw an old lady standing by her expensive car, clearly in need of help. So he stopped his old truck and got out. Although he was smiling, the old lady was worried. Was he gong to hurt her? He didn’t look safe.
The man could see that she was frightened, so in his friendliest voice he said, “I’m here to help you, madam. Why don’t you wait in the car where it’s warm? By the way, my name is Bryan Anderson.” Bryan quickly fixed the car and the lady thanked him. Then she asked how much she should pay him.
But Bryan wanted no money. He was just giving a hand to someone in trouble. This was normal for him. He said, “If you really want to repay me, next time you see someone in need, help them and think of me.”
After saying goodbye, the lady continued down the road until she reached a small café where she decided to stop for something to eat. As the pretty waitress took her order, the lady noticed she was nearly eight months pregnant(怀孕). Although the waitress looked tired she was very kind. As the lady was going to pay the $10 bill she remembered Bryan’s words.
She paid with a hundred-dollar bill. But when the waitress returned with the change the lady was gone. On the table she saw a small note. There ware tears in her eyes when she read it: “Somebody once helped me the way I’m helping you. If you want to pay me back, continue being kind to others.” Under the note were nine more $100 bills.
Was the old lady an angel? The waitress was so excited that she called her husband to tell him the news. “Bryan Anderson my dear…you’re not going to believe what just happened…”
When the lady saw Bryan, she was worried because she thought_____ .
A.he may hurt her | B.he wasn’t going to stop |
C.he couldn’t help her | D.she didn’t have enough money |
答案: A
Frankenstein is one of the world’s most famous horror stories. It’s about a doctor who creates a new man from the body parts of dead people and brings it to life. But the experiment goes wrong and the monster(怪兽) kills the doctor and many others. The story has been read by millions since it was first published and in the last hundred years it has been made into dozens of movies. Many people are surprised to learn its writer was a 19-year-old woman, called Mary Shelley.
Mary was born into a rich London family in August 1797. She was educated by her parents and when she was 13 decided to become a writer. In 1812, she met the famous writer Percy Shelley and they soon got married. Sadly for Mary, their first child died soon after birth in Italy. In her diary, Mary wrote about a dream: “I dreamt that my little baby came to life again—that it had only been cold and that we rubbed it before the fire and it lived.”
In 1816, Percy Shelley and 19-year-odl May visited the poet Lord Byron at his home in Switzerland. Because of the bad weather they stayed indoors reading horror stories. One night, Byron asked everyone to write their own story. Mary thought of her dream and wrote the story Frankenstein.
Frankenstein was published when Mary was 21, and became a huge success. Many people didn’t think a 19-year-old woman could write so well and believed her husband was the real writer.
Although famous, Shelley’s life was full of sadness. Only one of her four children lived and in 1822 her husband died in a swimming accident. Mary was broken-hearted and decided not to marry again. She devoted herself to her child and continued to write until her death in 1851.
What do we know about he story Frankenstein?
A.It was really written by Mary Shelley’s husband. |
B.It was been read by millions of people. |
C.It was written to remember Shelley’s husband. |
D.It is the most famous story in the world. |
Where was Mary Shelley when she wrote the story Frankenstein?
A.In England. | B.In Italy. | C.In Switzerland. | D.In France. |
In which order to the following take place?
a. Bad weather made everyone stay indoors reading horror stories.
b. The story Frankenstein was first published.
c. Mary wrote about a dream in her diary.
d. Mary met the famous writer Percy Shelley.
e. Movies based on the story of Frankenstein were made.
A.a, c, b, e, d | B.d, c, a, b, e | C.c, a, b, d, e | D.b, a, d, c, e |
How old was Mary Shelley when she died?
A.43 | B.48 | C.51 | D.54 |
What can we learn about Mary Shelley from this passage?
A.She experienced a lot of sadness in her life. |
B.She wasn’t considered a good writer during her life. |
C.She was educated at her local school. |
D.She became very rich because of the story Frankenstein. |
I am a professor of sports and exercise so I often deal with nervousness in my research with sports people. Actually, most people experience nervousness at some time or another.
If you are feeling anxious, my advice is to first find the cause or causes. Make s list of those things that are making you nervous and work out which ones you can do something about. Focus all of your efforts on managing the causes that you can control.
Most people cannot tell the difference between controllable(可控制的) and uncontrollable causes, so things they can’s control become a big reason for nervousness. Dealing with this is very important if people want to keep a healthy mind.
Simply try to accept the uncontrollable causes of nervousness. You might be worried about the weather on a big day, an accident or an attack on the train, or perhaps just things that other people are doing at work. The results may be very important but there is still no use worrying because you can’t control any of these things. Accept that you can’t control everything. Once you understand this, it becomes easier not to worry.
If a situation, such as swimming, is causing you to be anxious, try to face it as often as possible so that you can get used to it.
It can often help to think about yourself doing the thing that makes you nervous—then close your eyes and imagine it going well. Imagine how the flight or job interview is going to happen so that you can get used to it. This will help you understand that the thing you fear most is probably not going to happen.
Who wrote this passage?
A.A reporter. | B.A sportsman. | C.A patient. | D.A professor. |
The writer thinks there is no use worrying about some causes of nervousness because____.
A.most are not very important |
B.they are not the real causes of the problem |
C.they cannot be controlled by people |
D.it’s better to deal with one cause at a time |
If swimming makes you nervous, what should you do according to the writer?
A.Go swimming often to get used to it. |
B.Avoid going to the swimming pool. |
C.Find a swimming teacher. |
D.Imagine watching others swim. |
What is true about nervousness according to the passage?
A.It usually has only one cause. |
B.It is usually caused by people. |
C.People can easily manage it. |
D.Most people suffer from it. |
What is the main purpose of this passage?
A.To introduce the writer’s sports experience. |
B.To advise on how to deal with nervousness. |
C.To help people remember their fears. |
D.To explain the dangers of nervousness. |
Welcome to the 2012 London Olympic Games! |
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Archery |
Archery has a 10,000 year history, when bows and arrows were first used for hunting and war. Archery first appeared at the Paris Olympics of 1990. It was removed after 1908 and only returned to the Olympics at Munich in 1972. |
Did you know? In the 14th century, archery was so important that as English law required every man, aged seven to 60, to practise it. |
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Badminton |
This sport was invented by British soldiers in India who called it Poono, the same name as the town in which they lived. It was first played at the Olympics in 1992 at Barcelona. Although the rules of the modern sport were developed in England, Asian countries are now the best. |
Did you know? The best balls are said to be made from the feathers of the left wing of goose. |
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Football |
There are two medal competitions for Olympic football, one for men’s teams and one for women’s. Football was first played at the 1908 Olympic Games and it has been played at every Olympic Games ever since, except for Los Angeles 1932. |
Did you know? Hungary has won three football gold medals-more than any other country. |
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Taekwondo |
This Korean sport’s name means “the way of the hand and foot”. The players get points by hitting each other with these two parts of the body only. The players mustn’t lie on the floor and no equipment can be used. Taekwondo first appeared at the 2000 Sydney Games. |
Did you know? Over 60 million people from 190 countries around the world regularly take part in this sport. |
Who invented the sport of badminton?
A.Indians. | B.British. | C.Chinese. | D.Koreans. |
Which of these sports appeared earliest at the Olympics?
A.Archery. | B.Badminton. | C.Taekwondo. | D.Football. |
Which sport was first named after a town?
A.Badminton. | B.Football. | C.Taekwondo. | D.Archery. |
Which of the following picture shows the sport of “Taekwondo”?
A. | B. | C. | D. |
Where can you most probably find web page?
A.Sydney 2000.com |
B.Beijing 2008.com |
C.Guangzhou 2010.com |
D.London 2012.com |
根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母写出所缺单词。在填答卷时,要求写出完整单词。(没空限填一词)
What a p______ ! I failed the chemistry exam again.
My sister often helps me with my homework. She is very h _
It has been sunny all day, so I don’t think it will r_____ tomorrow.
If you are f___ this afternoon, let’s go shopping.
Listen carefully and a____ my question.
根据所给的汉语内容,用英语完成下列句子。(每空限填一词)
实际上,我一点都不喜欢他的新发型。
______, I don’t like his new hairstyle at all.
父亲和我都喜欢看篮球比赛。
______ my father ____ I love watching basketball matches.
时间过得真快啊!
______ ______ the time passed!
我想知道为什么你今天上学又迟道了。
I want to know___ ____ _____ late for school again today.
学生们每周都清洁教室的窗户。
The classroom windows ______ ___ by the students every week.
最近,你班就“你的理想职业”展开了一次调查。 下表是你们小组的情况请根据表格内容写一篇英语短文,向英语校刊投稿。
组员 |
理想职业 |
原因 |
Mary |
时装设计师(fashion designer) |
喜欢漂亮衣服,擅长绘画 |
Kate |
园艺工(gardener) |
喜爱植物,想让城市更美 |
Mike |
作家 |
愿意与别人分享精彩故事 |
Tom |
厨师 |
为别人煮健康美味的食物 |
你 |
? |
? |
注意:1.词数80左右(短文的开头和结尾已给出,不计入词数);
2.不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息,否则不予评分。
Recently we did a survey in our class in order to learn about students’ ideal jobs. Here’s a report about my group members’ ideas.
……
Hopefully everyone can realize their dreams in the future.
-Are you coming to my birthday party?
-__________
A.You bet! | B.Never mind. | C.Much better! | D.What a pity! |
_________ is celebrated on September 10’.
A.National Day | B.Teacher’s Day | C.Dragon Boat Festival | D.Spring Festival |
He was late this morning, because the bus was too ________ for him to get on.
A.quiet | B.tidy | C.crowded | D.noisy |
They develop their skills _________ they can do things better and better.
A.however | B.because | C.since | D.so that |
We can get fresh water from rain, from rivers, or from ________ the ground.
A.across | B.under | C.over | D.off |
Write down the phone number, __________ you’ll forget it.
A.so | B.and | C.but | D.or |
I ________ go to the theatre, because I don’t like operas at all.
A.always | B.often | C.sometimes | D.never |
-How about going to the Disneyland together?
-___________
A.Enjoy yourself! | B.Good luck! |
C.What’s up? | D.Sounds like a good idea! |
Humans are cutting down the forests to ________ the land for other uses.
A.clear | B.destroy | C.cover | D.protect |
Today, we have many other ________ to pay besides coins or paper money.
A.excuses | B.ways | C.chances | D.plans |
-What do you think of the four classics (名著)of China?
-I hear that they are wonderful, but I’ve read _______ of them.
A.all | B.both | C.neither | D.none |
-I haven’t seen the film Pirates of the Caribbean: On stranger Tides.
-___________.
A.Neither have I | B.So have I | C.Neither I have | D.So I have |
When you have difficulty, do remember to _________. Two heads are better than one.
A.make a decision | B.give up | C.ask for help | D.give advice |
We can do a lot to stay healthy. __________, we should eat a balanced(平衡的) diet.
A.At a time | B.In fact | C.First of all | D.All together |
-I really hope to get in touch with Tony.[
-Sorry, I don’t know ___________.
A.why he loves China | B.how he returned to Canada |
C.what his phone number is | D.where be studied Chinese |
Lots of people make it as their aim to get to the top of Mount Everest. Mark is one of them. The difference between Mark and other climbers is that he lost both his legs when climbing. New Zealand’s highest mountain, Mount Cook. He was caught in a big ice hole and he had to have his legs cut below the knees after he was saved. But that couldn’t make Mark lose heart, who has become the first person with man-made legs to reach the top of Mount Everest.
From the top of the world’s highest mountain, Mark called his wife to say he made it. His wife, Anne got the phone when she was sleeping. She couldn’t hear him clearly on the phone. She was unable to say when he reached the top but thought it was around mid-day. She also said his “legs” didn’t work well sometimes, so her husband was carrying a spare leg and repair tools.
Mark used to be a mountain guide before his accident. He said it was not important that no one like him had ever reached the 8850-meter mountain.
“I’m not doing this to be the first. I have been climbing most of my life and I just feel Mount Everest is really a great aim. I want to send a message that I can do-anything better.”
What was the difference between Mark and other climbers?
A.He went mountain-climbing with his wife. |
B.He climbed mountains with man-made legs. |
C.He was the first to climb Mount Everest. |
D.He was the best guide of the world. |
Mark’s wife thought is was ________ on Mount Everest when Mark reached its top.
A.noon | B.morning | C.mid-night | D.evening |
Which of the following is the correct order in Mark’s story?
a. Losing both of his legs.
b. Working as a mountain guide.
c. Falling into an ice hole on Mount Cook.
d. Reaching the top of Mount Everest.
A.c a b d | B.c a d b | C.b c a d | D.b a c d |
Mark’s story makes us believe that he is a _________ man.
A.polite | B.brave | C.kind | D.clever |
Mark told us that he cared much about __________.
A.being the first | B.climbing higher | C.keeping healthy | D.being a guide |
Last Friday, a Tibetan(藏族的) postman became the first woman postal worker to give a speech at the World Postal Meeting in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. She was Nima Lamu, a postwoman of Yunling Post office, Yunnan Province.
She said, “I had to cross the Lancang River along a steel wire. My younger brother nearly died in the river before. I felt so afraid when I was asked for the first time to cross the river. But when I reached the other side, I found that I was flying.”
Her area is locked in (封闭) two snowy mountains and three big rivers. She said, “:What worries me most is the snakes on the way. Sometimes, I throw little stones toward them and I often tell my self ‘Keep going’. ”
Ten years ago, it took Nima five days to finish each week’s mail. She had to face snowstorms, floods, snakes and loneliness on her 350-kilometer journey. Nima said, “The situation has developed a lot these years. Now we have a bridge that was built across the Lancang River in 2006.”
Nima never dreamed she would become famous one day when she first look up her job, 12 years ago. Changes have been seen in recent years as more tourists visit Nima’s hometown. But one thing remains unchanged: she is still the carrier of the villagers’ hopes and dreams.
Nima was invited to the meeting in Bern because she was _________.
A.the only Tibetan postman in China | B.the first postwoman in the world |
C.doing a hard job as a postwoman | D.making her village famous overnight |
What happened to her brother according to Nima Lamu?
A.he once fell into the river. | B.He was killed by a snake. |
C.He died when swimming in the river. | D.He got hurt when building the bridge. |
Which picture is TRUE about Nima’s crossing the river ten years ago?
What will Nima do if she finds a snake on the way?
A.Kill it with stones. | B.Keep it off and go on. |
C.Throw it away and leave. | D.turn around and run. |
What is RTUE about Nima?
A.She is building a bridge across the Lancang River. |
B.She has realized all the villagers’ dreams. |
C.She got her job as a post woman before 2000. |
D.She doesn’t need to do her work now. |
Spend your summer holidays wisely!
Where will you have classes if you like playing basketball?
A.At Cliff College. | B.At Golden Finger Club. |
C.At Whitehawk School | D.At Haved School. |
The underlined word “Fee” in the ad is about “________”.
A.the money | B.the teacher | C.the address | D.the school |
How much will they pay if Darning and his deskmate take part in “Speak Good English”?
A.$15 | B.$30 | C.$45 | D.$60 |
All classes will end after _________.
A.1 p.m. | B.2 p.m. | C.3 p.m. | D.4 p.m. |
What is the aim of “Easy Trip with mathematics”?
A.To help students finish their homework. |
B.To make students’ thinking skills better. |
C.To show you some rules of the math class. |
D.To teach students to speak in class bravely. |
Eating out is more popular in Britain today than it has ever been. It is reported that British people spend more eating out than cooking for themselves and eating at home. It seems that many British people are becoming more and more interested in how good their food tastes, and also how healthy it is.
However, eating out can also be expensive, so British people do not eat out every night. When having a date with friends, or having a birthday, many people like to go to a restaurant, and people often also eat in a restaurant before going to the cinema or the theater.
As in all cultures, there are many rules of manners about eating. The knife and fork should be used in the correct way. It is also impolite to speak with your mouth full then you are eating.
Most British cities have a large collection of food as well as British food, from the very cheap to the very expensive- French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and many, many more.
When people are too tired to cook after work, they often get a “takeaway”. This means that they order from a take-out restaurant by telephone, and then go to get it. Many take-out restaurants also send it to your house. All you have to do is to open the door, pay and eat!
When do British people often eat in a restaurant?
A.After having a birthday. | B.Before watching a movie. |
C.When they feel tired. | D.If they want to have natural food. |
Many people prefer to eat out nowadays because __________.
A.eating out is cheaper than cooking at home |
B.they can learn more manners in the restaurant |
C.people care more about their food than before |
D.people don’t like to stay at home after work |
From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that _________.
A.British dishes are very expensive | B.Japanese dishes are most expensive |
C.British people like foreign food | D.French food is most popular |
The “takeaway” is the food __________.
A.you order and take out of the restaurant |
B.that is left when you are eating in a restaurant |
C.you order but don’t need to pay at once |
D.that is sold and ordered only on the phone |
What is the best title(标题) of the passage?
A.British restaurant culture | B.British table manners |
C.Best restaurants in Britain | D.Best food in Britain |
阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)
A farmer had some dogs to sell. He painted a sign advertising the dogs. A little boy came up to him and said, “Sir, I want to buy a dog.”
“Well,” the farmer said, “but they_____________________ (be) very expensive.” The boy _____________________ (take) some changes out of his pocket, “I’ve got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a dog?”
“Sure. I have six dogs. You ________________________ (choose) any of them.” Then the farmer whistled, “Dolly!” At once, Dolly ran out of the doghouse followed by four little dogs. Then the little boy’s eyes____________________________ (dance) with happiness.
But the boy saw another little dog___________________________ (move) out slowly. This one was the smallest. She was trying her best _________________________ (catch) up with the others…
“I went that one,” the boy said, ____________________________ (point) to the last one. The farmer was surprised. “She _________________________ (not run) and play with you like other dogs. Will you still want to buy her?” he said kindly.
Hearing that, the little boy rolled(卷起) up one leg of his trousers. A steel brace(支架) _____________________ (tie) on both sides of his leg. Looking up at the farmer, he said, “So you see, Sir. I can’t walk very well myself, I ____________________________ (understand) her. So we will be good friends.”
Gelivable (给力) has become hot word this year.
A.a | B.an | C.the | D./ |
Bin Laden was killed May 2, 2011.
A.in | B.on | C.by | D.at |
It's your life, not . Don't always depend on me.
A.me | B.you | C.mine | D.yourself |
The dish smells .It must be very delicious.
A.nice | B.sweet | C.terrible | D.strange |
Of all Gong Linna’s songs, I like her Uneasy(忐忑)________.
A.well | B.better | C.best | D.the best |
______Liu Wei has no hands, he can play the piano very beautifully.
A.If | B.Unless | C.Because | D.Although |
—Did you visit Taipei International Flora Expo( 台北花博会)?
—Yes. It is the world of flowers. You can see many kinds of flowers in different______— red,pink, purple, yellow, black...
A.sizes | B.names | C.shapes | D.colors[ |
I don't know how to deal with my family problem. Can you give me some_______?
A.advice | B.messages | C.information | D.instructions |
Many people complain that some of KFCs in China_______the price of a hamburger by oneyuan.
A.rose | B.raised | C.dropped | D.controlled |
Don't _________too late, or you'll be tired during daytime.
A.get up | B.set up | C.stay up | D.show up |
Tom didn't go to school_______ this morning because he overslept.
A.at once | B.on time | C.by accident | D.at present |
—Nancy, I bought you a new car, an Audi A8.
—Thank you, dear. It's_______ what I want.
A.just | B.still | C.only | D.almost |
—Which one do you want to buy, an ipod touch 4, an ipad 3 or an iphone 5 ?
—______. They are too expensive.
A.All | B.Both | C.None | D.Neither |
By the year 2015, all of China's museums will be free to enter. We_______visit anymuseum without paying.
A. can b. need C. must D. should
Zhu Zhiwen’s never been to Hongkong, _______?
A.is he | B.isn't he | C.has he | D.hasn't he |
When you read, don't________every new word in the dictionary. Try to guess its meaning.
A.lookup | B.work out | C.makeup | D.give up |
—______did Prince William's wedding(婚礼) last?
—It lasted for about 5 hours.
A. How far b. How long C. How soon D. How often
—There are 60 students in my class and 44 of them use weibo veryoften.
—44? That means about_______of your classmates are weibo users, right?
A.half | B.one third | C.two thirds | D.three quarters |
In ancient times, dogs were mainly ______helping people hunt( 打猎) .Now they are more useful-they can help the blinds, search for the bad eggs,...
A.bad for | B.used to | C.used for | D.good at |
—Do you know_______?
—Yes. At about twelve. I was just about to go to bed.
A.when he came back | B.when he will come back |
C.when did you go to bed | D.whether he goes to bed late |
Tony is reading an advertisement in a magazine. It is about different evening classes or weekend classes.
The Learning Centre, Garden City
We have evening and weekend courses on ...
test preparation friends and meeting people
jobs and making money cooking and language learning
Some of this month's courses:
1. Get good grades!
Do you forget information and do poorly on tests? In this course, learn to...
※ remember more (95 percent of what you read).
※ think quickly and read fast (400 words per minute!).
※ do well on tests and get high scores.
2. Find true love...today!
Are you single and shy? Is it hard for you to talk to people?
In this course, learn to...
talk lo people; start a conversation with a man or woman.
be more friendly and outgoing.
※ understand a person's body language.
3. You are on TV!
Many actors get their start in television. You can too! In this course, learn to...
※ act in TV ads.
※ use your voice on the radio.
※ get TV and radio jobs.
4. Cook delicious and healthy food!
Are you interested in cooking? Do you want to keep healthy? In this course, learn to...
※ keep a balanced diet.
※ cook delicious traditional Chinese food.
※ make western-style food. This course is also online al www. dffh. net. cn.
In the Learning Center, you won't learn how to______.
A.prepare for a test | B.make money |
C.learn a language | D.get along well with others |
After taking course 1, you can't_______.
A.think quickly |
B.improve your memory |
C.remember everything you read |
D.finish reading a 200-word passage in 30 seconds |
After taking course 3, you can learn how to_______.
A.become an actor (actress) | B.become a radio reporter |
C.become a TV host (hostess) | D.get a job in a radio station |
Which course is allowed to take online?
A.Course 4. | B.Course 3. | C.Course 2. | D.Course 1. |
What's the advertisement about?
A.Finding true love. | B.Getting good jobs. |
C.Cooking delicious food. | D.Different evening and weekend classes. |
A blind schoolgirl has become the youngest interpreter (口译员) when she is only ten years
Alexia Sloane is from Cambridge. She was told by the doctor she had a brain tumour (脑癌) when she was on holiday "with her parents in France. After that the two-year-old girl became blind.
Though the little girl can't see anything, she has great talent for languages and at the age of 10 she is already fluent (流利的) in English, French, Spanish and Chinese-and is learning German.
Now her dream of working as an interpreter has come true. East of England MEP (欧盟议员) Robert Sturdy invited her to the European Parliament (议会). "Usually a person who enters the European Parliament should be 14 at least. So it was amazing for Alexia to work there at the age of 10. " said Alexia's mother Isabelle. Alexia can speak three languages since birth. As her mum is hah" French and half Spanish and her dad Richard is English. " She has always been very good at languages and shown an interest from a very young age. " added Isabelle, who also has a four-year-old daughter Melissa.
Alexia has dreamed of becoming an interpreter since she was six and chose to go to the European Parliament as her prize when she won the Young Achiever Community Award of the Year (年度青年成就奖). She asked if she could learn from the interpreters and HEP Robert Sturdy agreed to take her along as his guest. " It was fantastic and I decided to become an interpreter, "said Alexia. "Nothing can stop me. "
How old is the youngest interpreter according to the passage?
A.4. | B.6. | C.10. | D.14. |
When did Alexia Sloane become blind?
A.When she was born. |
B.After she had a brain tumour. |
C.After she became an interpreter. |
D.When she was on holiday with her parents. |
Who offered Alexia the chance of working as an interpreter?
A.Richard. | B.Isabelle. | C.Melissa. | D.Robert Sturdy. |
What is right about Alexia Sloane?
A.She can speak five language fluently. |
B.She is a talented language learner. |
C.She is the only child in the family. |
D. She went to France on holiday after she won the award. |
What do you think is the meaning of the sentence "Nothing can stop me. "?
A.Never give up. | B.Believe in yourself. |
C.Nothing is impossible. | D.Failure is the mother of success. |
Online shopping has become something very common for young people, however, it's not easy for the old people to buy things on the internet. Therefore, offline Daigou stores, or buy-for-you stores, are becoming popular among the old.
64-year-old man Li Hui'an is searching for his favorite CD in an offline Daigou shop. He says, "It's very convenient to buy things online, however, I can't use the internet. After I happened to find this buy-for-you shop, I decided to try, as I wanted to buy an opera CD. Finally I got one I'd searched for for several years. I was so happy. I have become crazy about offline shopping. "
The store owner Liu Min says in order to meet the need of people who want to buy things online but can't use the internet, she started the business of offline buy-for-you. In only about ten days since the start of the business, she has received more than 20 orders from customers (顾客). Liu Min is not the only one who finds the large need of offline buy-for-you business in the market. In Dalian city, northeast China, more than 300 such stores opened their doors only in April.
In order to attract more customers, they have opened their shops in residential communities (居民区). And they charge a suitable service fee. For example, when buying things that cost less than 200 yuan for customers, they usually charge 5 yuan as service fee.
Though the offline buy-for-you service makes it easier for certain people to shop online, what if there is any problem with the ordered thing, let's say, like a quality problem? The shop owners say they will deal with any quality problems that may happen when using their Daigou service.
What is offline shopping?
A.Buying things in a common store. |
B.Buying and selling things on the internet. |
C.Buying things on the internet for the old. |
D.Buying things on the internet for the people who can't use the internet. |
Why do many old people like offline shopping?
A.They don't like going shopping. |
B.They are good at buying things on the internet. |
C.They don't like buying things online themselves. |
D.Offline shopping makes it easier for them to shop online. |
What's the meaning of the underlined word "charge"in the fourth paragraph?
A.收费 | B.管理 | C.交纳 | D.缴税 |
Which of the following is NOT true about the offline Daigou service?
A.People can find buy-for-you shops in residential communities. |
B.The customers have to pay a suitable service fee. |
C.There are many problems with the ordered things. |
D.The store owners deal with the quality problems. |
We can know from the passage that________.
A.Li Hui'an is crazy about shopping online |
B.offline buy-for-you business is in great need |
C.Liu Min is the first one who has an offline Daigou store |
D.there are about 300 buy-for-you stores in Dalian city |
For many years I had a good life. My illness was reasonably (适度的) under control, I had a nice relationship with my husband, I did work, I didn't hate. It was, as I said, a good life.
But there's a saying that the good is the enemy of the best. I finally realized this one day, and began making my best life. I changed doctors and tried a new way that could relieve(减轻) my symptoms (症状) , rather than just making them easier to deal with. I started talking more with my husband and listening to what he had to say. And I quit(辞掉) my job and started working for myself.
I have the best life I've ever had. I'd call it great. It is possible there's a better life for me, which would then be my "best life" , but for now I don't think so. I've started a business I love. My husband and kids are wonderful. I have a good friend and I'm close to my older sister who lives in town. Could it get better? I suppose so. But for me I think this is the best life I can have right now.
Think more about your life. Where are you living? Are you in a job you just don't mind? What makes your life "good" ? Why isn't it great? What's the enemy of the best and what can you do about it?
Enjoy your best life. We're only here for a short while, and we all need to have the best possible time we can. It's like going to Disney World. If you spend too much time standing in line waiting for the ride, pretty soon your time's up. Get out of the "good" line and have your best life.
Which of the following is NOT included in the writer's "good life" ?
A.Having a job. | B.Having no hate. |
C.Getting on well with her husband. | D.Living close to her good friend. |
The writer quit her job because she________.
A.was ill | B.didn't like working |
C.wanted to go for her best life | D.wanted to enjoy her good life |
What did the writer do to make her best life?
①She visited other doctors.
②She started a business she loved.
③She played more with her kids.
④She talked more with her husband.
⑤She spent much time in Disney World.
A.①②④ | B.②③④ | C.①③⑤ | D.①②⑤ |
What's the enemy of the best?
A.Illness. | B.A good job. | C.Being proud. | D.Being satisfied. |
What is the best title for the article?
A.Attitude to Life | B.Making Your Best Life |
C.What Makes Your Life "Good" | D.A New Way to Treat the Illness |
阅读下面短文,用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空(必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。
" Everything happens for the best," my grandmother said whenever things weren’t going my way. "Don’t worry, one day your luck_______(change). "
Grandmother was right, as I discovered after graduating from college. I had decided to be sports announcer (广播员) in a radio station, so I _______ ( go) to Shanghai and knocked on the door of every station. But I got refused every time.
In one station, a kind lady said my problem was short of experience. " Get some work with a small station and______(work) your way up ," she said.
I couldn’t get a job there, either. Then my dad told me a businessman had opened a company and needed someone_______ ( manage) the sports center. But again, I didn’t get the job.
I felt really down. "Your luck will change," Granny reminded me. I tried another radio station in Beijing. But the owner, a nice man, told me he already had someone.
As I left his office, I asked, " How can someone be a sports announcer if he _______(not, get) a job in a radio station?"
I _______( wait) for the elevator when I heard the man call, " What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?" I _______(put) in front of a microphone and asked to imagine I was commenting (评论) on a football game. "Now you _______ (watch) the football game between Lu Neng and Shen Hua. . . "
On my way home, Granny’s words came back to me, " One day your luck will change, boy. And when it _______( happen) , it’ll feel twice as good because of all the disappointment (失望) you _______ ( have) . " At that moment I knew just what she meant.
阅读短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词
Coober Pedy is a small town in the Australian desert (沙漠). It’s famous not only for its opals (猫眼石) , but also for a very unusual r________—the people live and work underground.
Why do people choose to live under the ground? To avoid (避开) theh_______ days and cold nights-daytime temperatures can rise to 50 °C or more and on a cold night they can fall toz_______. The locals say that their strange lifestyle is the only answer t________ the unpleasant climate (气候) . In the underground homes,the temperature is always a very pleasant 19°C to 24°C .But that’s not the only advantage ; the people there don’t need to pay builders if t_______want to build a home or make any changes.
You would be very surprised to see h________well people manage to live underground. They have modern kitchens and bathrooms, sometimes even spas (温泉)“People think it’s impossible to live here and that we’re like ancient people, b_______ that’s not true. " says Bev Smith, who has lived in Coober Pedy for over 30 years. When my husband, Larry, and I first came here, life was very d _______ and many people decided to leave. But now, things have c________a lot and we’re very comfortable. We now have underground shops, hotels, restaurants, cafes and churches!”
Abigail and Brian Tynan 1_______ their large house in Melbourne(墨尔本) two years ago to have in an underground home. "My mouth fell open when I saw my wonderful underground home," remembers Brian. " I really enjoy living here. "
阅读短文,根据要求完成下面各小题。
In the past twenty years, riding bicycles has become more and more popular among people of all ages. 83 Bicycles have long played an important part in the liyes of American young people. But today an even greater number of adults cycle along roadsides and bicycle paths. These new riders are often trying to become fit or lose weight. They have found that bicycling is a pleasant way to stay healthy
This is certainly good for health. But it has also brought some problems. With all these added people on the road, bicycle safety has become a matter of real importance.
Bicycle safety is mostly a matter of common sense. People should ride only on bicycle paths where they will not be badly hurt. There are also a number of rules that riders should follow, especially when riding on streets or highways. Bicyclists should never ride against the traffic,nor should they carry other people on their bicycles. They are also supposed to ride in single line on busy streets and to "walk bicycles across the busy intersections (交叉路口) . 84By following these rules, bicycle riders will not only stay healthy but also be safe.
In one recent year, the National Safety Council reported that 34 thousand bicycle riders were hurt in highway accidents. In that same year, another six hundred riders were killed. Since the introduction of crash helmets (头盔) in 1980, the number of injuries (伤者) and deaths from bicycling accidents had gone down. Today, more and more riders realize the dangers of bicycling. They are wearing helmets and paying closer attention to cycling rules.
根据短文内容回答下列问题。
How many rules should the riders follow? Give one example.
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According to the National Safety Council’s report, what’s the total number of injuries and deaths in one recent year?
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B. 将短文中划线部分译成汉语。
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C. 请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
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初中三年的学校生活就要结束了;回顾三年的学校生活;你(Jack)感慨万分。校园网的英语论坛开辟了“My School Life”专栏,供同学们发表感言。请你为该专栏写一篇短文,回顾自己三年的学校生活。
短文主要包括:回顾、感谢、祝愿等:回顾应涉及到生动有趣的课堂:活泼可爱的同学,丰富多彩的活动:自己的优点及不足等,你可以适当发挥。
要求;字数在100词左右,第一句已经给出,不记入总数。文中不得出现真实姓名及校名。
I'm lucky to study in this beautiful school. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Jack from Class 3