In Canada and the United States, people enjoy entertaining (请客) at home. They often invite friends over for a meal, a party, or just for coffee and conversation.
Here are the kinds of things people say when they invite someone to their home:
“ Would you like to come over for dinner on Saturday night? ”
“Hey, we're having a party on Friday. Can you come ? ”
To reply to an invitation, either say thank you and accept(接受), or say you're sorry and give an excuse(借口):
“Thanks, I'd love to. What time would you like me to come?” or “ Oh, sorry. I've tickets for a movie.” Sometimes, however, people use expressions(措辞)that sound like invitations, but which are not real invitations(邀请). For example:
“ Please come over for a drink sometime? ”
“ Why not get together for a party sometime? ”
“Why don't you come over and see us sometime soon?”
They are really just polite ways of ending a conversation. They are not real invitations because they don't tell time or date. They just show that the person is trying to be friendly. To reply to expressions like these, people just say: “Sure, that would be nice!” or “OK. Yes, thanks.” So next time when you hear what sounds like an invitation. Is it a real invitation or is the person just being friendly?Which of the following is a real invitation?
| A．"If you're free, let's go for a drink sometime." |
| B．"Please go to the cinema with me some day." |
| C．"Would you like to have a cup of tea with us sometime?" |
| D．"I've two tickets here. Can you go to the concert with me?" |
If people say "Let's get together for lunch some day", you just say“_______".
| A．That's great. I'll be there on time. |
| B．That would be nice |
| C．Oh, sorry. I'm very busy. |
| D．How about this weekend?. |
People use "not real invitation" to show that_______.
| A．they're trying to be friendly |
| B．they're trying to be helpful |
| C．they're trying to make friends with others |
| D．they haven't got ready for a party yet |
Are some people born clever, and others born stupid? Or is intelligence (智力) developed by our environment and our experience? Strangely enough, the answer to these questions is yes. In some degree, our intelligence is given to us at birth, and no education can make a genius (天才) out of a child born with low intelligence. On the other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than one who lives in rich environment. Therefore, the limits of person’s intelligence are fixed at birth, whether or not he reaches those limits will depend on his environment. This point of view, now is held by most experts.
It is easy to show that intelligence is something that we are born with. The closer the blood relationship between two people, the closer they are likely to be intelligence. If we take two strangers by chance from the population, it seems that their degree of intelligence will be completely different. If, on the other hand, we compare two twins, they will very likely be as intelligent as each other. Relations like brothers and sisters, parents and children, usually have similar intelligence, and this clearly suggests that intelligence depends on birth.
Imagine now that we take two twins and put them in different environments. We might send one, for example, to a university and the other to a factory separately where the work is boring. We would soon find differences in intelligence developing, and this shows that environment as well as birth plays an important role. This conclusion is also suggested by the fact that people who live in close contact (接触) with each other, but who are not related at all are likely to have similar degree of intelligence.How is man’s intelligence given?
| A．At birth | B．Through education |
| C．Both at birth and through education | D．Neither at birth nor through education |
What does the underlined word mean in the first paragraph?
| A．稳固 | B．确定 | C．修理 | D．安排 |
According the passage, if a child is born with low intelligence, what might happen to him later?
| A．Become a genius. |
| B．Still become a genius if he should be given special education. |
| C．Reach his intelligence limits in rich environment. |
| D．Never reach his intelligence in his life. |
What can we learn from the example of the twins going to a university and to a factory?
| A．The importance of their intelligence. |
| B．The role of environment on intelligence. |
| C．The importance of their jobs |
| D．The part that birth plays |
What statement is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．No education can help make a genius. |
| B．Personality is important as intelligence which was given to people at birth. |
| C．People who have similar degree of intelligence must be relatives. |
| D．Environment influences people in intelligence developing. |
“BANG!” the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with father standing on one side, and I on the other side.
We were both in great anger. “Never set foot in this house again!” stormed father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.The street lights were shining, causing rather sad-feeling. I walked around aimlessly.
A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree.
But now … I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because dad is getting old. We differ in our ways of thinking. He always put his opinions of behavior on me. Whenever I do something wrong, he never admits(容许) it. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened.
I wandered the streets, without a destination in mind. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on there were fewer and fewer people on the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company. When I finally reached the high-rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on.
I thought to myself: “Is father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me?”
In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps.
All the lights were off except father’s.
Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any moments of regret. However, after an argument he has the habit of tucking me underneath the covers (掖被子) while I am sleeping.
This was how he always was．He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.
The light was still on. “Am I wrong?” I whispered, maybe… With the key in hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door tears ran down my face. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love—it’s second to none!Decide which is the best order of the following according to what happened in the passage.
a. I opened the door and entered the house.
b. Sadly I ran out into the street.
c. I reached the place where I lived and saw my house still brightly lit.
d. I thought of my father’s kindness towards me.
e. I walked about in the street without any aim.
| A．b-e-d-c-a | B．b-e-c-d-a | C．b-e-a-c-d | D．b-e-c-a-d |
What made the writer think of his childhood?
| A．The sight of the street lights. |
| B．The sight of the empty street. |
| C．The sight of a father with a child in his arms. |
| D．The sight of light in his own house. |
What can we infer about the reason why the father often shouts at his son?
| A．The father is getting older and older. |
| B．The son has more fashionable opinions than his father. |
| C．They usually disagree with each other. |
| D．The father has got used to being a leader for long. |
What conclusion（结论）can be drawn after reading the passage?
| A．The father treats his son in an unfair way. |
| B．The father is actually kind to his son. |
| C．The father is neither kind nor cruel to his son. |
| D．The father is always finding mistakes with his son. |
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
| A． The Generation Gap | B．ASleepless Summer Night |
| C．An Iron Doorinside | D．Father’s Love |
根据短文内容，完成下列任务。
I wanted to be healthy, so I decided to take a walk in Philam Park before I went to work.
On the first morning, I got out of bed and put on my sports clothes. Then I got into my car and drove off to the park. On the way , I set a goal for myself---I must finish 10 rounds before I went to work.
After arriving at the park, I got out of the car. The air was nice and clean. I took a deep breath (深呼吸). Then I joined the people there and started my exercise.
At first, I was enjoying every step (步). However, on my 5th round, I felt tired and thirsty. I wanted to give up and have a good rest on the ground. As the idea was fighting with my plan, I looked around. (A) moving, many, saw, old, still, I ,people, on. Some of them even had difficulty walking. They took small steps with a cane (手杖).
Moved by the men and women whom I walked with that morning, I finished my exercies.
We often make plans in our life. Sometimes we may meet lots of difficulties. (B) If we keep on, we’ll reach (到达) the goal in the end, no matter how diffcult it is.
任务(一)：回答问题。How did the writer go to the Philam Park?
_______________________________________________________________Why did the writer want to give up walking?
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任务(二)：选择填空。The underlaned part”set a goal” means “______” in Chinese.
| A．做好准备 | B．设定目标 |
| C．限定时间 | D．选择对手 |
任务(三)：连词成句。将文中划线部分（A）处连成通顺完整的句子。
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任务(四)：句子翻译.将文中划线部分（B）处翻译成汉语。
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It is that time of year again. Your child’s birthday is just around the corner. There is so much to do to get ready for the party. Planning a child’s birthday party is necessary. It can be fun, exciting and sometimes busy. When planning a child’s birthday party, there are many important details( 细节) to remember:
First, you should decide on a theme. It is very important to plan a successful party. Without a theme there would be no party to plan. If the child is old enough, he can choose what theme he wants to have. He can also choose invitations, decorations, cake design, and even games.
Next it is time to decide on a date, a place, and the time to have the party . Most people have the child’s party on the weekend for conveniece (方便) of the parents’ schedule (日程安排). When you have already decided on a date and time, you need to choose a place to have the party. It should be a place your child will enjoy, such as a favorite park, a nice restaurant or your own home.
Another important detail to keep in mind is the guest (客人) list. Always be sure to only invite people that your child knows and likes. Let the child help you write out the guest list. This helps avoid (避免) unwanted guests.The underlined sentence means “________”
| A．Your child’s birthday is coming soon. |
| B．Your child will have a wonderful birthday. |
| C．You can buy your child gifts in the shop around the corner. |
| D．Your child would like to have his birthday party around the corner. |
The writer advises us to decide on_______ first for a birthday party.
| A．a plae | B．a date | C．a cake | D．a theme |
The writer advises us to _______.
| A．make a guest list for the party |
| B．invite very important people |
| C．have the party in the evening |
| D．invite as many guests as we can |
The passage is written to __________.
| A．parents | B．teachers | C．children | D．guests |
The passage mainly tells us_________.
| A．when and where to have a birthday party |
| B．how to plan a child’s birthday party |
| C．why a child’s birthday party is necessary |
| D．what a child should do on his birthday party |
In my life, I have received many gifts from my mother. The most important was my life. However, there’s another special gift I will never forget.
When I grew up, I left home and got a job in South America. One day , a call came from my brother, “Something is wrong with Mom. She’s forgetful (健忘). She thinks we’re hiding (藏) you from her…”
I got back home at once. It was clear that she would not be able to stay in the house alone.
For nearly 4 years I stayed with my mother and we had fun. We even planted some vegetables together in the garden. It was not easy for me. I had to stop working. When I had to leave , I had to ask someone to look after her or drive her to my brother’s.
When it became clear that she was near the end, family memebers were called to come to say their good byes. For 3 weeks my sister and I just sat with Mom, took long walks and spent some real time with each other. My sister and I were both with Mom when she was passing away (去世), holding her hands and telling her how much we loved her. At the end of life, my mother gave me the gift of time with my sister in a way we would never have given ourselves.The writer knew there was something wrong with her mother________.
| A．by giving her mother a call | B．when she stayed with her mother |
| C．from her brother’s call | D．by talking with her doctor |
The writer spent 4 years _______.
| A．working hard | B．planning vegetables |
| C．building a garden | D．looking after her mother |
The writer’s family memebers were called _________.
| A．to say good bye to Mother |
| B．to take care fo Mother |
| C．to help Mother do some housework |
| D．to have a family get -together |
From the passage, we know___________.
| A．the writer didn’t get on well with her sister |
| B．the writer was kind and loved her mother |
| C．the writer’s mother didn’t like her sister |
| D．the wrter’s brother hid her from her mother |
What’s the best title for this passage?
| A．The most important gift | B．A special gift |
| C．A happy family | D．My dear mother |
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