There is, __________ , one further point to make.

A. in peace                  B. in addition        C. in cash           D. in relief

 Only in Paris ______ a pair of shoes like that.

A. you will buy              B. can you buy            C. you can buy      D. have you bought

 - ________ go out for a picnic with us this afternoon?

- I’d like to, but I’ll be busy preparing for the test.

A. Do you feel like        B. Would you like        C. Why not         D. What about

用括號(hào)內(nèi)所給單詞的適當(dāng)形式填空，可一空多詞。

21. All the letters will be answered___________ (personal).

22. After _________ (bargain) for a long time, she bought the shirt.

23. Everyone should have such personal ____________ (quality) as honesty and generosity.

24. She was___________ (amaze) how little he had changed after all these years.

25. This advice was to prove___________ (value). 

26. Of the six people injured in the crash, only two__________ (survive).

27. She never cares about her_____________ (appear).

28. Hearing the story, all the people there burst into_________ (laugh).

29. The robot____________ (design) and made in China is of advanced level in the world.

30. As soon as we arrived on the island, we were eager __________ (explore).

根據(jù)所給提示，寫一篇介紹臺(tái)灣的短文。

主要內(nèi)容：

1．地理位置（如圖）；

2．我國(guó)最大的島嶼，面積約36000平方千米，人口2000多萬(wàn)；

3．自然資源豐富，香蕉、稻米、茶葉等農(nóng)產(chǎn)品馳名中外；

4．風(fēng)景優(yōu)美，氣候宜人，世界各地的游客紛至沓來(lái)；

5．自古以來(lái)就是我國(guó)的一部分，島內(nèi)絕大多數(shù)居民來(lái)自福建和廣東。海峽兩岸人民對(duì)未來(lái)寄予期望。（提示：臺(tái)灣海峽：the Taiwan Straits）

閱讀下面短文，按照句子結(jié)構(gòu)的語(yǔ)法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填入一個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)脑~或使用括號(hào)中詞語(yǔ)的正確形式填空。

An 8.8­magnitude earthquake struck Chile on 27 Feb,2010.More than 300 people are reported __1__(kill) in Chile after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit the South American nation early Saturday，__2__(cause)considerable destruction as well，and creating tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean.

Rescuers worked frantically for hours to help survivors of the quake __3__centered 100 kilometers from the city of Concepcion but caused damage and deaths in several parts of Chile.

Homes，buildings and bridges collapsed or caught fire，cars __4__(overturn)，and the main international airport had to be shut down because of damage. One survivor said it was terrible. She said she thought she was not _5__(scare)of earthquakes but then，she says，it looked as if everything was going to collapse. There were at least eight aftershocks and tidal waves of up __6__ two meters that hit Chile’s coast. Residents in lowlying areas and living on islands off the mainland tried to flee __7__higher ground. Chile experiences many earthquakes but the early Saturday natural disaster was __8__of its most severe (劇烈的). Thorne Lay，a geophysicist at the University of California，Santa Cruz，said it was much stronger than _9__one that caused devastation(廢墟)in Haiti last month，but probably less __10__(destroy)，because of where it was centered.

       Ask most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they’ll say, “Success.” The dream of individual opportunity has been present in America since Europeans discovered “The New World” in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur highly praised the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. His enthusiastic descriptions of a classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fired the imaginations of many European readers. In Letters from an American Farmer (1782) he wrote, “We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered （無(wú)拘無(wú)束的） and unrestrained, because each person works for himself … We have no princes, for whom we toil （干苦力活）, starve, and bleed. We are the most perfect society now existing in the world.” The promise of a land where “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor” drew poor immigrants from Europe and fueled national expansion into the western lands.

      Our national historical story is full of illustration of the American success story. For instance, Benjamin Franklin was the very model of the self-educated, self-made man, who rose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman. In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became American’s best-selling author with his rags-to-riches tales. The idea of success impressed us: we spend millions every year reading about the rich and famous, learning how to “make a fortune in real estate（房地產(chǎn)） with no money down,” and “dressing for success.” The story of success has even affected our personal relationships: today it’s as important to be “successful” in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business.

      But dreams easily turn into nightmares. Every American who hopes to “make it” also knows the fear of failure, because the story of success implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the unknown crowd. Under pressure of the story, we become lost in status symbols: we try to live in the “right” neighborhoods, wear the “right” clothes, and eat the “right” foods. These symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet try as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens.

1. What is the nature of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur?

   A. People are free to develop their power of imagination.

   B. People who are honest and work hard can succeed.

   C. People are free from being used and treated badly.

   D. People can fully enjoy individual freedom.

2. By saying “the rewards of a man’s industry follow with equal steps the progress of his   

   labor”, the author means __________ .

   A. the more hard-working one is, the bigger his returns are

   B. hard work ensures the growth of an industry

   C. a man’s business should be developed step by step

   D. a company’s success depends on its employees’ hard work

3. It can be inferred from the last sentence of Paragraph 2 that _________.

   A. business success often contributes to a successful marriage

   B. Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of life

   C. good personal relationships lead to business success

   D. successful business people provide good care for their children

4. What is the paradox（矛盾）of American culture according to the author of the passage?

   A. The American road to success is full of nightmares.

   B. Status symbols are not a real symbol of a person’s wealth.

   C. The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream.

   D. What Americans fight for often disagrees with their beliefs.

       It's common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don't speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child's world. As a parent you’ll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It's a huge change for everyone involved.

       There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child's departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye – but that might not show!

       Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you've unpacked the car and looked around your child's new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car – you'll make things easier on your child and yourself.

       The more you've invested in being a parent, the more you'll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you've been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.

       It's also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve（悲痛）. Don't expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you've always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.

       Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn't respond immediately – remember, they're starting a new and busy life.

1. Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college?

       A. Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely.

       B. Because their children will start a new life in college.

       C. Because it means the end of love between parents and their child.

       D. Because they are no longer the main focus of their children’s life.

2. The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ________.

       A. sorrow              B. regret      C. anger       D. love

3. What does good parenting consist of?

       A. Supporting your child in different ways all the time.

       B. Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college.

       C. Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future.

       D. Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child.

4. What’s NOT advised as the way to recover from your child’s departure?

       A. Developing a new hobby or sport.           B. Learning a new language.

       C. Spending more time with close friends.   D. Staying in touch with your child.

5. What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?

       A. Staying in Touch with Your Child

       B. Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child

       C. Dealing with Your Child Leaving Home for University

       D. Life after Your Child Has Left Home for University

CHINA

Coal mines claim (使…失蹤) more lives

A COAL mine blast (爆炸) in Jixi, Helongjiang, left more than 100 miners dead on Thursday .Ten mines in Jixi were ordered to stop production. The government has tried to shut down thousands of small, illegal (非法的)  mines in the country that do not meet safety standards(標(biāo)準(zhǔn)).

MIDDLE EAST

Bombers continues to kill

PALESTINIANS killed 32 Israelis in three major attac between Tuesday and Thursday. There were two suicide bombing (自殺性爆炸) and a militant (武裝的) attack on Jewish settlement. They led to one of the highest Israeli death tolls ( 死亡人數(shù))  in such a short period over the last two years.

CHINA

Young people stand tall

The average height of Chinese young people has risen by 6 centimeters pared to that of 20 years ago. This year far exceeds (超過(guò))  the word’s average growth speed. A survey on health conducted by a panel(調(diào)研組) of Chinese students found the results. According to the world average level, youths get taller by 1 cm every 10 years.

CANADA

Talking about world issue (援助)

The Group of Eight (G8)—the US, Japan , Germany, Britain, France, Italy , Canada and Russia ---- will hold a summit(峰會(huì))on June26 and 27 in Kananaskis, Canada. The G8 are the richest and most powerful countries in the world. G8 leaders and some African presidents will discuss strengthening global economic growth and helping Africa. Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary General, will also attend.

1. Thousands of mines have been shut because ______.

A. they have blast                     B. they produced less coal  

C. they are very small and illegal         D. they don’t meet the safety standards

2. In the last 20 years, the average growth speed of Chinese youths exceeds the world’s average level by _______.

A.1 cm                   B.4 cm               C. 5 cm        D. 6 cm

3. What’s the purpose of the Summit ? 

A. to strengthen the global economic growth and helping some poor African countries.

B. To make these eight countries much more powerful.

C. To help some African president to strengthen their economic growth.

D. Kofi Annan will have an important speech on world issues.

I arrived in the classroom, ready to share my knowledge and experience with 76 students who would be my English literature class. Having taught in the US for 17 years, I have no doubt about my ability to hold their attention and to impress on them my admiration for the literature of my mother tongue.

I was shocked when the monitor shouted, “stand up!” The entire class rose as I entered the room and I was somewhat puzzled about how to get them to sit down again, but once the embarrassment (尷尬) was over, I quickly regained my calmness and admiration. I went back to my office with the rosy glow which came from a strong sense of achievement.

My students kept diaries. However, as I read them, the rosy glow was gradually replaced by a strong sense of sadness. The first diary said, “Our literature teacher didn’t teach us anything today. Perhaps her next lecture will be better.” Greatly surprised, I read diary after diary, each expressing a similar theme. “Didn’t I teach them anything? I described the entire Western philosophy (哲學(xué)) and laid the historical background for all the works we will study in class.” I complained. “How should they say I didn’t teach them anything?”

It was a long term, and it gradually became clear that my ideas about education were not the same as those of my students. I thought a teacher’s job was to raise interesting questions and provide enough background so that students could draw their own conclusions. My students thought a teacher’s job was to provide exact information as directly and clearly as possible. What a difference!

However, I also learned a lot, and the experience with my Chinese students has made me a better American teacher, knowing how to teach in a different culture.

1. We can know that on the first day the writer ______.

A. felt she didn’t teach them much

B. was very confident in her students

C. felt very confident in herself at first

D. was disappointed at her students’ performance

2. At the beginning of the lesson, the writer got puzzled because of ______.

A. cultural differences                            B. students’ admiration

C. students’ embarrassment                    D. the same experience

3. The writer learnt from their diaries that the students wanted to ______.

A. raise interesting questions                   B. know about background

C. draw their own conclusions         D. know more exact facts

4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. The writer got used to the life in China.

B. The writer doubted about her ability of teaching.

C. The writer had taught in many western countries.

D. The writer became better at teaching foreign students.