Module 6 War and Peace

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高考词汇

abandon   v.   放弃，抛弃

last   v.   持续

occupy   v.   占领

wound   v.   使受伤

overlook   v.   俯视，往下看

condemn   v.   责难;谴责

rescue   v.   营救，拯救

drop   v.   扔下，投下

shave   v. & n.   刮胡子

yell   v.   大叫，呼喊

encourage   v.   鼓舞，鼓励

arm   v.   装备，武装

operation   n.   行动

beach   n.   海滩

troop   n.   部队，士兵

private   n.   兵，士兵

memorial   n.   纪念碑;纪念馆

nationality   n.   国籍

bomb   n.   炸弹

campaign   n.   作战行动，军事行动

station   n.   根据地，驻扎地，基地

chain   n.   链条，铁链

view   n.   观点

chaos   n.   混乱，无秩序

courage   n.   勇气，胆量

sacrifice   n.   牺牲

company   n. （陸军的）连，连队

baggage   n.   （军队的）行装;行李

bedding   n.   被褥，寝具

comb   n.   梳子

mess   n.   混乱的局面

perfume   v.   香水

razor   n.   剃须刀

scissors   n.   剪刀

stockings   n.   （常复）（女式）长袜

tractor   n.   拖拉机

barbershop   n.   理发店

moustache   n.   小胡子

wax   n.   蜡

sharpener   n.   磨器，磨具

jar   n.   罐子，广口瓶

carrot   n.   胡萝卜

liberation   n.   解放

constitution   n.   宪法

vinegar   n.   醋

helmet   n.   头盔

disagreement   n.   争论，矛盾，意见不合

personnel   n.   全体人员

civilian   n.   平民;文职人员

deep   adj.   深的

eventually   adv.   最后，最终

afterwards   adv.   后来

confidential   adj.   机密的，秘密的

worthwhile   adj.   值得做的，有价值的，有用的

cheers   int.   （用于祝酒）祝你健康！

常用短语

declare war on   向……宣战

make a breakthrough   取得重大突破（进展）

pick up   停下来让某人搭车（船等）;救起

to ones astonishment   令某人惊讶的是

拓展词汇

survivor    n.   幸存者

commander   n.   指挥官

heroism   n.   英雄主义，英雄气概

peacekeeper   n.   维和人员

shocked   adj.   （感到）震惊的;惊骇的

memorable   adj.   难忘的，特别的，值得回忆的

语法达标

1.if 虚拟条件句（二）;

2.错综时间虚拟条件句。

词汇短语园地

1. abandon   v.   放弃，抛弃

（1）abandon sb to sth  （不顾责任、义务等）遗弃某人

给……

The study showed a deep fear among the elderly of being abandoned to the care of strangers.

研究表明，老人十分害怕被丢给陌生人照管。

（2）abandon sth （to sb/sth）   不得已而放弃/舍弃

They had to abandon their lands and property to the invading forces.

他们不得不放弃土地和财产，让侵略军占领。

（3）abandon oneself to sth   陷入/沉湎于某种感情

He abandoned himself to despair.

他陷入絕望。

2. drown   v.   淹死，使溺死

Two children drowned after falling into the river.

两个孩子掉进河里淹死了。

（1）drown sth in sth   把某物浸泡在……里

The fruit was drowned in cream.

水果在奶油里泡过。

（2）drown sb/sth out   压过/盖过某人/某物

She turned up the radio to drown out the noise from next door.

他开大了收音机的音量以压过隔壁房间的吵闹声。

3. last   v.   持续，继续;继续存在，持续起作用，持久

The meeting only lasted （for） a few minutes.

会议只开了几分钟。

This kind of weather wont last.

这种天气持续不了多久。

Hes making a big effort now， and I hope it lasts.

现在他正加紧努力，我希望他能坚持下去。

比较：last和take的区别

last和take均表示某事持续的时间。last表示某事持续的时间，但并非一定要与表示时间的词语连用;而take表示到某地或做某事需要的时间，必须与表示时间的词语连用。

The movie lasted over two hours.

这部电影长达两个多小时。

How long do you think this storm will last？

你看这暴风雨会持续多久？

It takes （me） at least an hour to get home from work.

（我）下班回家至少得花一个小时。

How long will the flight take？

此次航班将飞行多长时间？

4. occupy   v.   占领;使用，占用（空间、面积、时间等）

The capital has been occupied by the rebel army.

叛军已占领了首都。

How much memory does the program occupy？

这个程序占用了多少内存？

The bed seemed to occupy most of the room.

床似乎占去了大半个屋子。

5. wound   v.   使（身体）受伤;使（心灵）受伤

About 50 people were seriously wounded in the attack.

在这次攻击中，约有50人受重伤。

She felt deeply wounded by his cruel remarks.

他那刻薄的话语使她感到深受伤害。

6. rescue   v.   营救，拯救

rescue sb/sth （from sth/sb）（从某事中/某人手里）救出某

人/某物

They were eventually rescued by helicopter.

他们最后被直升机救走了。

He rescued a child from drowning.

他救起了一名落水儿童。

比较：save和rescue的区别

两者均可表示“救”。save属于普通用词，使用广泛，主要指把处于危险或危机状态中的人或物解救出来;而rescue则强调动作的迅速，指从直接的或迫在眉睫的危险中解救出来。两者常可换用。

The brave firemen saved （rescued） people from a burning house.

勇敢的消防人员从燃烧的房子里把人救了出来。

The house was rescued （saved） from demolition.

这所房子保住了，可以不拆。

7. drop   vt.   扔下，投下

vi.   掉下，落下;液体滴落，滴下;（价格，

劲势等）下降，下跌;累倒，累垮

I dropped the letter into the mailbox.

我將信投入信箱。

I dropped some coins into the collecting tin.

我把一些硬币投进募捐罐里了。

Tears dropped from her eyes.

泪水从她眼中滴落下来。

The price of coffee has dropped.

咖啡的价格已经降下来了。

I will work till I drop.

我要工作到我倒下为止。

drop back/behind   后退，落后，落在……后面

drop by/in/round = drop in on sb   顺便访问，顺便进入

drop off   打盹儿，小睡

drop out （of sth）   不再参加，退出，脱离

8. mess   n.   混乱的局面，麻烦，困境;肮脏，杂乱

The economy is in a mess.

经济陷入了困境。

The whole situation is a mess.

整个情况都是一团糟。

The kids made a mess in the bathroom.

孩子们把浴室搞得一塌糊涂。

9. shave   v. & n.   刮胡子

The nurse washed and shaved him.

护士给他洗了脸，刮了胡子。

shave sth off   刮掉某物

Charles decided to shave off his beard.

查尔斯决定刮掉胡子。

I need a shave.

我需要刮胡子了。

10. cheers   int.（用于祝酒）祝你健康！

Lets drink a toast to our hostess. Cheers！

为我们的女主人举杯。干杯！

cheer   n.   欢呼声，喝彩声

A great cheer went up from the crowd.

观众爆发出一阵热烈的欢呼声。

cheer   v.   欢呼，喝彩，加油

We all cheered as the team came on to the field.

球队入场时我们都为之欢呼。

cheerful   adj.  快乐的，高兴的，兴高采烈的

He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.

他感到兴高采烈，浑身充满活力。

11. worthwhile   adj.   值得做的，有价值的，有用的

The smile on her face made it all worthwhile.

她脸上的笑容使得这一切都非常值得。

（1）worthwhile to do sth   值得去做某事

It is worthwhile to include really high-quality illustrations.

把真正高质量的插图包括进去是值得的。

（2）worthwhile doing sth   值得做某事

It didnt seem worthwhile writing it all out again.

把它都再写出来似乎不必要。

比较：worth，worthy和worthwhile的区别

这三个词都是形容词，都有“值得”的意思，但用法或搭配关系不同。

（1）worth只能作表语，意为“值……的;相当于……的价值的;有……价值的;值得……的”。由于它类似介词，须在后面接名词或动词-ing形式作宾语。

This second-hand car is worth $2，000 at the most.

The exhibition is worth a visit/visiting.

Its not worth getting angry with him.

（2）worthy可作表语，也可作定语。作表语时意为“值得……的;应得到……的”，其后接of sth，也可以后接to do sth;作定语时意为“有价值的;值得尊敬的;应受到赏识的”。

Guangzhou is worthy of a visit/to be visited.

He said he was not worthy to accept such honour.

The school has educated many worthy young people.

（3）worthwhile与worthy一样，既可作表语，又可作定语。表示某事因重要、有趣或从中受益大而值得花时间、金钱或努力去做，一般意为“值得的;值得做的;有意义的”。用作表语时，可接动名词或动词不定式。

The Summer Palace is worthwhile having/to have a visit.

Helping old people is a worthwhile activity.

Thank you for your worthwhile suggestion.

12. encourage   v.   鼓舞，鼓励

（1）encourage sb in sth   在某事上鼓励某人

My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.

在我选择职业时父母总是鼓励我。

（2）encourage sth in sb/sth   在某人/某物上助长某事

They claim that some computer games encourage violent behavior in young children.

他們声称有些电脑游戏助长儿童的暴力行为。

13. arm   v.   装备，武装

arm oneself/sb with sth   用某物武装自己/某人

The crowd armed themselves with sticks and stones.

群众拿起棍棒和石块武装自己。

She had armed herself for the meeting with all the latest statistics.

为了这次会议，她准备了所有最新的统计资料。

14. declare war on   向……宣战

His government has declared war on the neighbouring country tonight.

他的政府已在今夜向邻国宣战了。

15. make a breakthrough   取得重大突破（进展）

The key to the problems is to make a breakthrough with a clear aim.

有针对性地寻找突破是解决这些问题的关键。

16. pick up   停下来让某人搭车（船等）;救起

He picked me up a few days later for a movie and dinner.

几天后他来接我，我们一起看电影，吃晚饭。

In the end， a boat picked me up.

最后，一艘船把我救起来了。

17. to ones astonishment   令某人驚讶的是

To my astonishment， he threw out the book and screamed at me.

令我惊讶的是，他把那本书丢出去并向我大声喊叫。

One day， a father and his little son were going home. At this age， the boy was interested in all kinds of things and was always asking questions. He asked， “Whats the meaning of the word ‘drunk， Dad？” “Well， my son，” his father replied， “look， there are two standing policemen. If I regard the two policemen as four， then I am drunk.”

“But， Dad，” the boy said， “theres only ONE policeman！”

跟踪导练（一）

阅读理解

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Brad Garretts Comedy Club

Category： Comedy

Best known for his role on the Emmy award-winning sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond， Brad Garrett returns to his Vegas roots with his comedy club at the MGM Grand. It is a good place to check out when you need a break from work.

Age restriction： Must be 21 years of age or older

Mac Kings Comedy Magic Show

Category： Comedy， Magic

Mac Kings Comedy Magic Show is different every afternoon， with lots of audience participating. He is willing to make fun of himself instead of his guests in order to make everyone feel welcome and entertained. The afternoon is kid-friendly from start to finish. Still， whether youre 8 or 80， you wont be able to figure out Kings secrets.

Age restriction： No age restriction

The Mentalist， Gerry McCambridge

Category： Comedy， Magic

Using his skills as a “mentalist”， Gerry McCambridge shocks the crowds as he uses his abilities to predict just what audience members will do next. Anyone who has seen the show has walked away in disbelief， amazed by his unusual power.

Age restriction： Under 13 wont be admitted into the theater

Rock of Ages

Category： Plays & Musicals

The cheerful Rock of Ages brings audiences back to the times of Big Hair and even bigger bands with 28 popular rock songs from the 80s.

Rock of Ages has been nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical. It also received a Drama League nomination for Distinguished Production for a Musical.

Age restriction： Must be 15 years of age or older

1. Who is most likely to be able to read audiences minds？

A. Raymond. B. Mac King.

C. Brad Garrett. D. Gerry McCambridge.

2. What is good for a kid of 10 years old to go to？

A. Gerry McCambridges show.

B. Brad Garretts Comedy Club.

C. Performances of Rock of Ages.

D. Mac Kings Comedy Magic Show.

3. If someone is interested in musicals， his best choice should

be ___ .

A. Rock of Ages

B. Brad Garretts Comedy Club

C. Mac Kings Comedy Magic Show

D. The Mentalist， Gerry McCambridge

B

One morning， Anns neighbor Tracy found a lost dog wandering around the local elementary school. She asked Ann if she could keep an eye on the dog. Ann said that she could watch it only for the day.

Tracy took photos of the dog and printed off 400 FOUND fliers （傳单）， and put them in mailboxes. Meanwhile， Ann went to the dollar store and bought some pet supplies， warning her two sons not to fall in love with the dog. At the time， Anns son Thomas was 10 years old， and Jack， who was recovering from a heart operation， was 21 years old.

Four days later Ann was still looking after the dog， whom they had started to call Riley. When she arrived home from work， the dog threw itself against the screen door and barked madly at her. As soon as she opened the door， Riley dashed into the boys room where Ann found Jack suffering a heart attack. Riley ran over to Jack， but as soon as Ann bent over to help him the dog went silent.

“If it hadnt come to get me， the doctor said Jack would have died，” Ann reported to a local newspaper. At this point， no one had called to claim the dog， so Ann decided to keep it.

The next morning Tracy got a call. A man named Peter recognized his lost dog and called the number on the flier. Tracy started crying， and told him， “That dog saved my friends son.”

Peter drove to Anns house to pick up his dog， and saw Thomas and Jack crying in the window. After a few moments Peter said， “Maybe Odie was supposed to find you. Maybe you should keep it.”

4. What did Tracy do after finding the dog？

A. She looked for its owner.

B. She gave it to Ann as a gift.

C. She bought some food for it.

D. She sold it to the dollar store.

5. How did the dog help save Jack？

A. By pulling Jack out of the room.

B. By leading Ann to Jacks room.

C. By breaking the door for Ann.

D. By attending Jack carefully.

6. What was Anns attitude to the dog according to Paragraph 4？

A. Supportive. B. Doubtful.

C. Worried. D. Grateful.

7. Why did Peter call Tracy？

A. To interview Tracy. B. To help her friends son.

C. To take back his dog. D. To return the flier to her.

C

There are two kinds of memory—short-term and long-term. Information in long-term memory can be recalled at a later time when it is needed. The information may be kept for days or weeks， while information in short-term memory is kept for only a few seconds， usually by repeating the information over and over. The following experiment shows how short-term memory has been studied.

Henning studied how students who are learning English as a second language remember a list of words. The subjects in his experiment were 75 college students. They represented all levels of ability in English： beginning， intermediate （中級的）， advanced， and native-speaking students.

To begin with， the subjects listened to a recording of a native speaker reading a paragraph in English. Following the recording， the subjects took a 15-question test to see which words they remembered. Each question had four choices. The subjects had to circle the word they had heard in the recording. Some of the questions had four choices that sound alike. For example， weather， whether， wither and wetter are four words that sound alike. Some of the questions had four choices that have the same meaning. Method， way， manner and system would be four words with the same meaning. Finally the subjects took a language proficiency test.

Henning found that students with a lower proficiency in English made more of their mistakes on words that sound alike; students with a higher proficiency made more of their mistakes on words that have the same meaning. Hennings results suggest that beginning students hold the sound of words in their short-term memory， and advanced students hold the meaning of words in their short-term memory.

8. What did Henning want to find out through the experiment？

A. How to develop students ability to use English.

B. How students learn English as a second language.

C. How long information in short-term memory is kept.

D. How English words are remembered by non-native speakers.

9. What does the underlined word “proficiency” in Paragraph 3 mean？

A. Skill. B. Degree.

C. Attention. D. Knowledge.

10. Who is more likely to keep the sound of words for only a

short while？

A. A beginner. B. An intermediate student.

C. An advanced student. D. A native speaker.

11. What is the text mainly about？

A. English learning. B. Language tests.

C. Short-term memory. D. Long-term memory.

D

Before a new type of airplane goes into service， every part of it is tested again and again. But there are two tests that are more important than all the others.

The first is called the “tank test”. A modern airplane must fly very high in the sky. Air must be pumped （用泵輸送） into the plane so that the passengers can breathe. The metal structure of the plane has to be very strong for this reason. When the plane is filled with air， the air presses against the skin of the plane inside. The pressure on a small window is like a huge foot that is trying to get out. If a small part of the plane were to fail， the plane would explode in the sky. To test the structure of the plane， the plane is lowered into a huge tank or container of water. Then it is filled with air. The pressure inside the plane is greater than it ever will be when it is high up in the air. Finally， there is an explosion. This does not cause so much damage inside the water tank as it would anywhere else. Engineers can discover which part of the plane has broken. Then that part is made stronger.

The most dangerous test happens when the new plane is going through test flights in the air. The test pilot must find out exactly what happens when the engines are all shut off at once. The plane begins to fall like a stone. It is the pilots job to find out how he can get control of the plane again. These two tests are examples of how planes are made safe before they ever carry passengers.

12. By doing the “tank test”， the engineers can find out ___ .

A. the amount of air in the plane

B. the power of the airplane engines

C. the strength of the plane structure

D. the pressure inside and outside the plane

13. During the “tank test” the plane will ___ .

A. break B. become stronger

C. be tested by pilots D. be filled with water

14. Why are test flights thought to be most dangerous？

A. The engines may be damaged.

B. The plane may explode in the air.

C. Too much air may get into the plane.

D. The pilot may lose control of the plane.

15. What can be the best title for the text？

A. The Importance of Flying Safely

B. The Danger of Testing Airplanes

C. Two Important Tests on Airplanes

D. How Airplanes Are Made and Tested

Running may be good exercise， but it can be difficult on the body. Here are five commonly shared ideas among fitness experts to reduce the risk of injury for people new to running.

Take it easy.

1        Most people get running injuries when they push themselves too hard. The body needs time to get used to increases in distance or speed. Muscles and joints （关节） need time to recover.

Listen to your body.

Most running injuries do not come out of the blue.        2

They include body aches， sore muscles and pain that does not go away.

Get good running shoes.

There is no single best shoe for every runner. You should find the shoe that offers the best fit and support for your feet. More importantly， you should replace your shoes every 500 to 800 kilometers.        3

Take good notes.

Take some time after each run to write down notes about what you did and how you felt. Look for patterns or things that happen over and over again. For example， you may find that your knees ache when you run on continuous days. But perhaps you feel great when you rest in between running days.        4

Cross train.

5        So physical fitness experts suggest some form of cross training to improve muscle balance and to help you stay injury free. They say swimming， cycling， and yoga are good workouts （鍛炼） to combine with running.

A. Have a good rest after running.

B. Usually， there are warning signs.

C. Running also may help you live better.

D. Do not run too much， too soon or too fast.

E. As we said earlier， running is hard on your body.

F. That will protect your feet from running injuries.

G. These notes will help you identify the best workout for you.

1.                2.                3.                4.                5.

I have decided to test myself every day in a different way. Todays test： practice the art of1 . It is something so simple， but so2to those who need a kind heart and a good listener. Sometimes， we all need someone to listen to us with no3 . We just want to be4 . Therefore， I really made sure that I listened to everyone who spoke to me throughout the day，5I was busy.

As I was6in the break room today， I had a conversation with a colleague I7talked to. She always looked like a（n）8lady， but today she seemed very troubled. So I sat down with my lunch and just listened. She told me about her unlucky9who was killed in a car crash last year， and her10daughter who struggled with pain every day. I listened and made her11much better. At the end of the12 ， I gave the single mother a big warm hug and told her how13she was. Of course， we14friends after our first talk.

What an inspiration she is！15with so many difficulties and frustrations， she still comes to work with a positive attitude， a16to succeed and a big smile every day.

I believe everyone17a ray of sunshine in their life—someone that will give them a big warm18and say， “Youre amazing！”

I am a dreamer， but I move forward while I dream. My dream is to19happiness. Tomorrow， I will write “You are beautiful！” on small cards， hide them everywhere， and make those I work with20them by chance and with joy.

1. A. listening B. speaking C. reading D. writing

2. A. complex B. funny C. common D. important

3. A. doubt B. concern C. opinions D. answers

4. A. seen B. heard C. known D. taught

5. A. ever since B. even though C. now that D. as if

6. A. drinking B. kidding C. sitting D. lying

7. A. never B. frequently C. always D. sometimes

8. A. lucky B. positive C. humorous D. outgoing

9. A. mother B. father C. husband D. son

10. A. sick B. lazy C. careless D. naughty

11. A. eat B. feel C. behave D. recover

12. A. conversation B. lunch C. day D. test

13. A. kind B. beautiful C. amazing D. boring

14. A. helped B. became C. encouraged D. comforted

15. A. Faced B. Shocked C. Confused D. Defeated

16. A. way B. will C. duty D. chance

17. A. has B. discovers C. appreciates D. needs

18. A. hand B. welcome C. hug D. home

19. A. share B. seek C. enjoy D. spread

20. A. find B. open C. receive D. read

下列各句均有1個错误，请改正。

1. He dived into the water and rescued the drowned boy.

____

2. The house gives no evidence of having been occupied with. ____

3. The hot weather lasted from the end of September in my country. ____

4. The wound left a scar that he will carry it with him to the grave. ____

5. They have declared war to bad habits. ____

1. 公共汽車在机场外接送乘客。（pick up）

2. 科学家们在计算机科学方面取得了重大突破。（make a breakthrough）

3. 最终你所有的孩子将会离开家去过他们自己的生活。（lead ones life）

4. 军队在风雪中登陆了英国海滩，他们又冷又饿。（land on）

5. 他们出国时就把他们的狗抛弃了。（go abroad）

跟踪导练（二）

阅读理解

A

Lima， the capital of Peru， has countless museums that tourists cant afford to miss. Now start packing up and prepare for your perfect Peruvian history exploration at these wonderful museums.

◆ Larco Museum

Stepping inside， visitors get to learn the 5，000-year history of Peru through an unbelievable collection of objects. The best thing about the museum is that it keeps the door to the storeroom open to visitors so that they can admire its collection closely.

◆ Gold Museum of Peru

If you like shiny objects or precious metals， then plan a trip to Gold Museum of Peru. In ancient times， the Peruvian people were celebrated for their skills with metals. And the museum is aimed at preserving this heritage.

◆ Lima Art Museum

Art experts are much pleased as the city is also home to Lima Art Museum. Its permanent exhibit of over 1，200 pieces is merely a small part of its amazing collection of more than 17，000 artifacts. The highlight of the museum is its collection of Carlos Baca-Flor masterpieces， which is considered to be the most complete set in the world.

◆ Museum of Italian Art

Museum of Italian Art is a storehouse of classical and contemporary paintings and sculptures belonging to the 20th century. The property is easily accessible by a short walk from Lima Art Museum.

◆ Museum of Natural History

Last but certainly not the least is the Museum of Natural History. Giving a glimpse into the rich biodiversity in Peru， the museum has on display the skeletons （骨架） of a sperm whale and fossils of several mammals.

1. In which museum can visitors enter the storeroom？

A. Larco Museum.

B. Lima Art Museum.

C. Gold Museum of Peru.

D. Museum of Natural History.

2. What makes Gold Museum of Peru different from others？

A. Its large collection of objects.

B. Its exhibit of diversities of animals.

C. Its classical paintings and sculptures.

D. Its display of Peruvian skills with metals.

3. Which museum is the closest to Lima Art Museum？

A. Larco Museum. B. Museum of Italian Art.

C. Gold Museum of Peru. D. Museum of Natural History.

B

For some minutes， all was quiet in the street. Then， from across the street， someone came walking at a slow pace.

It looked like a man of middle height， dressed in a big raincoat， a soft hat and rubber boots， and making little sound while walking. No one was in sight. It was a street with two rows of about fifty small houses， and there were three lamps on either side. The lamp nearest the childs house could be seen clearly， but the others were almost hidden by the smoky air. A car passed the end of the street and its lights showed faintly， but clearly enough for the wrinkled skin of a womans small face. The car disappeared as the woman， wrapped up in her coat， reached the doorway of the childs house.

She put a key into the lock quickly， pushed the door open and stepped inside， and then closed the door without looking round. She began to breathe hard.

She leaned against the door for a moment， then straightened up as if with an effort， and walked towards the door of the front room， the passage leading to the kitchen， and the narrow staircase. She hesitated outside the door， and then went up the stairs. There was enough light from the narrow hall to show the four doors leading off a small landing. She pushed each door open in turn and shone a torch inside， and the light fell upon beds， walls， furniture， a bathroom basin， and a mirror which flashed brightness back; but this was not what the woman was looking for. She turned away， went downstairs， and then turned towards the kitchen. Clearly there was nothing there， or in the small washroom， that she wanted. Two rooms remained—the front room and a smaller one next to it. She opened the front room door. After a moment， she saw the childs bed and the child.

4. Which words can best describe the woman？

A. Old and small. B. Middle-aged and healthy.

C. Young and powerful. D. Weak and helpless.

5. When she got into the house， the woman ___ .

A. felt excited B. seemed tired

C. went upstairs at once D. started breathing again

6. What was the woman looking for？

A. A bathroom basin. B. Furniture.

C. A child. D. A room.

7. Which is the correct order the woman did the search in the house？

a. The kitchen.

b. The front room.

c. The rooms upstairs.

A. a→b→c B. c→a→b

C. b→a→c D. b→c→a

C

Children of all ages gathered in New York City recently for the International Toy fair. There were new， high-tech educational products. Toymakers are working to create these products for improving a childs emotional intelligence.

PleIQ is a set of plastic toy blocks. It uses visual （視觉的） reality technology to teach words， numbers and other things. Edison Durán directs the company that makes PleIQ. She showed people at the toy fair how virtual （虚拟的） images appear on the blocks when they are held in front of a camera. PleIQ has children act as teacher or guide to a companion character.

Karen Hu from another company showed an educational robot called Woobo. The robot comes programmed with educational games and activities. Children use its touch screen face to get them started. Hu described how the robot can help a child who has autism （自闭症）. “The child can communicate with Woobo and follow some of the instructions Woobo is giving because he thinks of this as a companion instead of a parent or someone else telling him about certain things.”

At the EQtainment stand， sales director Jonathan Erickson explained the companys toys. “The purpose of all of our products is to develop emotional and social intelligence，” he said. Erickson showed off a board game called “Qs Race to the Top”. He said the game got his 4-year-old daughter to open up. “The biggest thing is her talking. And thats the key of all this—getting her feelings expressed out. Like， ‘Hey， what does it feel like to be sad？ Or how does it feel like to be happy？”

It remains to be seen whether a game or toy can improve emotional intelligence. But toymakers are doing what they can to help parents in their efforts to raise well-rounded children.

8. How does PleIQ instruct children to learn？

A. By giving direct guidance.

B. By presenting visual images.

C. By taking photos with a camera.

D. By playing the role of a companion.

9. What can be inferred about Woobo from Paragraph 3？

A. It may be good company for kids.

B. It is programmed to be a teacher.

C. It is aimed to design games.

D. It can get started by itself.

10. What does Jonathan Erickson think of his toys？

A. They are quite easy to operate.

B. They can teach children numbers.

C. They can show their emotions clearly.

D. They help kids express themselves well.

11. What is the main idea of the text？

A. Toys help to build emotional intelligence.

B. Educational toys sell well in the Toy Fair.

C. Children celebrate the International Toy Fair.

D. Toymakers are making money from educational products.

D

Think about the last time you felt afraid. Was it a fear of height？ Did you oversleep on a weekday and fear youd get into trouble at the office？ In any case， you know what it feels like to feel fear.

But one woman doesnt. The woman， code-named “UM”， gave her first-ever interview after years of being studied by a team of researchers. The woman is given a code name because the researchers want to protect her from anyone who would take advantage of her inability to feel afraid.

UM cant tell you what fear is because shes never experienced it. “I wonder what its like to actually be afraid of something，” she said. The formal name for the disease is Urbach-Wiethe disease， which is characterized by a hoarse （粗啞的） voice， small bumps around the eyes， and calcium deposits in the brain.

In the case of UM， the disease has transformed the part of her brain that controls the human response to fear. In the interview， UM talks about an event in her life where she was held at knifepoint and gunpoint， “I was walking to the store， and I saw a man on a park bench. He said， ‘Come here， please. So I went over to him. He grabbed me by the shirt， put a knife to my throat and told me he was going to cut me. I told him， ‘Go ahead and cut me. I wasnt afraid at all. And for some reason， he let me go.”

Doctors who have been studying UMs condition for years have been trying different things that could strike fear into her. They finally figured something out—increasing UMs carbon dioxide levels. Extra carbon dioxide concentration in the blood is known to cause fear and panic in health individuals. Increasing UMs carbon dioxide levels did manage to give her a fright.

12. Why does the writer ask the questions in Paragraph 1？

A. To start a discussion. B. To tell what fear is.

C. To introduce the topic. D. To talk about an idea.

13. Why is the woman with Urbach-Wiethe disease given a

code name？

A. To ensure her safety.

B. To respect her privacy.

C. To meet the researchers demands.

D. To tell her case from other patients.

14. From UMs case， we can know that Urbach-Wiethe disease

may ___ .

A. lead to an increase in carbon dioxide

B. lead to a decrease in calcium deposits

C. stop the brain from responding quickly

D. stop the brain from functioning normally

15. What will probably happen to UM？

A. Getting the sense of panic.

B. Experiencing another danger.

C. Speaking with a hoarse voice.

D. Dying of the Urbach-Wiethe disease.

Jenna was a popular girl from Westwood Middle School. She had graduated first in her class and was ready for new1in high school.

2 ， high school was different. In the first week， Jenna went to tryouts （選拔赛） for cheerleaders. She was competing against very talented girls， and she knew it would be3for her to be selected. Two hours later， the4read a list of the girls for a second tryout. Her heart5as the list ended without her name. Feeling6 ， she walked home carrying her schoolbag full of homework.

Arriving home， she7with math. She had always been a good math student， but now she was8 . She moved on to English and history， and was9to find that she didnt have any trouble with those subjects. Feeling better， she decided not to10math for the time being.

The next day Jenna went to see Mrs Biden about being on the school11 . Mrs Biden wasnt as enthusiastic as Jenna. “Im sorry， but we have enough12for the newspaper already. Come back next year and well talk then.” Jenna smiled13and left. “Why is high school so14 ？” she sighed.

Later in15class， Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much16 . By the end of class， she understood how to get them right. As she gathered her books， Jenna decided shed continue to try to17in at her new school. She wasnt sure if shed18 ， but she knew she had to try. High school was just as her mom had said， “You will feel like a small fish in a big pond19a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to become the20fish you can be.”

1. A. processes B. decisions C. challenges D. exercises

2. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides

3. A. difficult B. important C. possible D. hopeful

4. A. editor B. boss C. applicant D. judge

5. A. jumped B. sank C. stopped D. beat

6. A. strange B. happy C. down D. lonely

7. A. started B. parted C. continued D. dealt

8. A. struggling B. improving C. working D. complaining

9. A. ashamed B. disappointed C. shocked D. pleased

10. A. put up B. prepare for C. worry about D. give up

11. A. committee B. newspaper C. radio D. team

12. A. speakers B. readers C. cheerleaders D. writers

13. A. widely B. weakly C. surprisingly D. graciously

14. A. similar B. senseless C. different D. terrible

15. A. physics B. history C. English D. math

16. A. fear B. anger C. trouble D. desire

17. A. fit B. look C. stay D. suit

18. A. fail B. succeed C. lose D. drop

19. A. because of B. in case of C. in terms of D. instead of

20. A. biggest B. fastest C. heaviest D. smartest

When very small dinosaur bones were found in a German mine， people thought they were from baby dinosaurs.1Martin Sanders work shows that they were probably fully grown and belong to the smallest giant dinosaur species ever2（find）.

Growth marks on dinosaur bones are similar3growth rings on trees. The rings are far apart while the animal is young and growing quickly. They get closer as growth slows. “It is4（exact） these tight ring marks that we found in the fossil bones，” says Sander. So the fossils must have been from adult5（animal）.

Why was this German dinosaur so much6（small） than other giant dinosaurs， which grew up to 45 metres long and7（weigh） as much as a thousand humans？

150 million years ago， most of Germany was underwater. Scientists think that as water levels rose， there was less and less land and food available. The dinosaur8（force） to adapt and evolved into a smaller animal9（need） less space and food.

Since 1998， scientists have dug up more than 1，000 dinosaur fossils in the mine. It is one of the few places in the world10the bones and footprints of dinosaurs have been found together.

1.                2.                3.                4.                5.

6.                7.                8.                9.                10.

In the second class in this morning， our physics teacher analyzed the hard problem for us and then gave us the key to it. While the key seemed a little unreasonably， no one but I doubted it. Think his key was controversial， I devoted me to the problem heart and soul， trying to figure it out in a different way. Twenty minutes late， I succeeded in finding， in my opinions， the right key. While I explained him my thought， he praised me and said I was right. Through this matter I had learnt that questioning is very important on the road to the truth.

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abandon declare drown invade last

occupy overlook rescue shock wound

1. The ____ enemies tore down the peoples houses by force.

2. Bad habits which will do you harm should ____ .

3. Many families ____ when the river burst its banks.

4. The sale was supposed ____ for a week， but for all practical purposes its over.

5. Thousands of civilians have been killed or severely ____ in furious crossfire.

6. I was ____ when I heard about your accident.

7. We want a room which ____ the garden， not one facing the car park.

8. The child ____ from the fire， but died soon after that for terrible burns.

9. They ____ their support for the project.

10. He gets ____ by the task at present.

1. 她的父母做出了很大的犧牲，因此她才能获得良好的教育。（make sacrifices）

2. 尽管他病得很重，他还是来参加了会议。（despite）

3. 如果那时艾伦听我的劝告的话，就不会在工作上走上一条不归路了。（take ones advice）

4. 她鼓励学生们在学习上互相帮助。（encourage）

5. 借酒浇愁是不对的。（abandon）

跟踪导练（三）

阅读理解

A

Oliver and the Seawigs by Philip Reeve

Oliver grew up in a family of explorers—but his biggest adventure is about to begin！ Along with his new friends， Oliver goes off to look for his missing parents.

I really like this book because its not one of those short stories that are over too quickly， but a longish book that takes time to read.

Ginny， age 8

Lady Lydia： Read Me a Story by Anne Lavis

Lady Lydia is old and eccentric （古怪的）， but she is never lonely. She shares her home with bats， mice and spiders， and all the animals round about are her friends， too.

My lovely daughter Alice likes all the pictures of the animals in this book， but she doesnt like it when the pages have lots of writing on with no pictures.

Alice， age 4

I Am a Woolly Hat （EARLY READER） by Salma Koraytem

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together.

This book makes my sweetheart Lucie feel lovely inside and the drawing are not as good because the colors are not bright like other books.

Lucie， age 4

A Royal Fairytale by Ink Robin

See Kate and Wills romance develop from their studying days at Edinburgh through to their happy wedding at Buckingham Palace with the royal family， even the queen， in tow.

My little angel Amy likes the book. The best parts are the wedding and fireworks as she likes fireworks and the colors on the page are really bright.

Amy， age 4

1. Which book might an animal lover prefer？

A. A Royal Fairytale.

B. I Am a Woolly Hat.

C. Oliver and the Seawigs.

D. Lady Lydia： Read Me a Story.

2. Who likes bright colors？

A. Ginny and Alice. B. Lucie and Amy.

C. Ginny and Amy. D. Alice and Lucie.

3. Whose book shows romance and happiness？

A. Philip Reeve. B. Anne Lavis.

C. Salma Koraytem. D. Ink Robin.

B

Short and shy， Ben Saunders was the last kid in his class picked for any sports team. “Football， tennis—anything with a round ball， I was useless，” he says now with a laugh. But back then he was the object of jokes in school gym classes in Englands rural Devonshire.

It was a mountain bike he received for his 15th birthday that changed him. At first the teen went biking alone in a nearby forest. Then he began to cycle along with a runner friend. Gradually， Saunders set his mind building up his body and increasing his speed， strength and endurance （忍耐力）. At the age of 18， he ran his first marathon.

The following year， he met John Ridgway， who became famous in the 1960s for rowing an open boat across the Atlantic Ocean. Saunders was hired as an instructor at Ridgways School of Adventure in Scotland， where he learned about the older mans cold-water exploits. Intrigued， Saunders read all he could about Arctic explorers and North Pole expeditions （遠征）， and then decided that this would be his future.

Journeys to the Pole arent the usual holidays for this British country boy， and many people considered his dream as fantasy. “John Ridgway was one of the few who didnt say， ‘You are completely crazy， ” Saunders said.

In 2001， after becoming a skilled skier， Saunders started his first long-distance expedition toward the North Pole. He suffered from frostbite （冻伤）， had a closer encounter with a polar bear and pushed his body to the limit.

Saunders has since then become the youngest person to ski alone to the North Pole， and hes skied more of the Arctic by himself than any other British. His old playmates would not believe his change.

This October， Saunders， 27， heads south to explore from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back， an 1800-mile journey that has never been completed on skis.

8. What did Kataria find out about laughter？

A. People are sometimes forced to laugh.

B. Forced laughter works as well as real laughter.

C. Forced laughter is more interesting than real laughter.

D. People often use forced laughter to cheer themselves up.

9. People once did Laughter Yoga ___ .

A. to laugh at each other B. in a Laughter Club

C. in a public park D. to make friends

10. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about？

A. The rapid development of Laughter Clubs.

B. The importance of laughter in Laughter Yoga.

C. Common exercises people do in a Laughter Club.

D. Feelings at the beginning and end of the meetings.

11. What can we infer from the last paragraph？

A. Anyone can join in a Laughter Club.

B. Laughter is a very good form of exercise.

C. Laughter Yoga helps people deal with difficulties.

D. It takes a long time for people to be free of bad feelings.

D

We are naturally drawn to friends and colleagues with familiar voices. Scientists have found people prefer those who have a similar accent， intonation and tone of voice to themselves.

Previous research has focused on how male or female a voice sounds. Men with deeper voices and women with slightly higher voices were thought to sound more attractive， because they suggest a bigger or a smaller body.

But the new study， published by a linguistics expert in Canada， suggests there is a more complex mechanism （机制） at play. Dr Molly Babel， from the University of British Columbia in Canada， said， “The voice is an amazingly flexible tool that we use to construct our identity. Very few things in our voices are changeless， so we felt that our preferences had to be about more than a persons shape and size.”

She recorded 30 volunteers voices and asked each to rate the others attractiveness on a range from one to nine. Each participant was from western America， with similar accents. The people were all in the same dialect group， but they showed that dialect to different degrees.

“We seem to like people who sound like we sound; we like people who fit within what we know，” Dr Babel said. She also found that breathy voices in women—typified by the famous American actress Marilyn Monroe—were seen as more attractive.

The breathy tone， caused by younger and thinner vocal cords （聲带）， implied youthfulness and health. A creaky （咯吱作响的） voice， suggesting a person has a cold， is tired or smokes， was seen as unattractive. The participants preferred men who spoke with a shorter average word length and deeper voices.

12. In terms of voice preferences， the new findings stress ___ .

A. body size and shape B. shorter word length

C. thicker vocal cords D. the same social groups

13. Why did Dr Molly Babel mention Marilyn Monroe？

A. To increase her reputation.

B. To explain a breathy voice.

C. To introduce a creaky voice.

D. To challenge previous research.

14. Whose voice may be unattractive according to the text？

A. A young lady with a thin voice.

B. An old lady with a silvery voice.

C. A deep-voiced man with a dry throat.

D. A little man with a quiet and gentle voice.

15. What is the writers purpose in writing the text？

A. To compare male voices with female voices.

B. To argue against womens voices of speaking.

C. To inform readers of the new findings of voices.

D. To encourage men to use deeper voices to speak.

A young student was one day taking a walk with a professor. As they went along， they saw1in the path a pair of old shoes， which they2belonged to a poor man who was employed in a field close by.

The student turned to the professor， saying， “Let us play a3on the man： We will hide his shoes and wait to see his4when he cannot find them.”

“My young friend，” answered the professor， “we should never amuse ourselves at the5of the poor. Perhaps we put a coin into each shoe， and then we will hide ourselves and watch how the6affects him.”

The student did so， and they both7themselves behind the bushes close by.

The poor man soon finished his work， and came8the field to the path where he had9his shoes. While slipping his foot into one of his shoes， he10something hard in it， so he11down and found the coin. Astonishment and12were seen upon his face. He then looked around himself on all sides， but no person was to be seen. He now put the money into his pocket， and went on to put on the other shoe; but his surprise was13on finding the other coin. His feelings14him; he fell upon his15 ， looked up to heaven and thanked God aloud.

The student stood there16affected， and his eyes filled with tears. “Now，” said the professor， “are you not much more17than if you had played your18trick？” The youth replied， “You have taught me a lesson which I will never forget. I feel now the19of those words， which Ive never understood before： It is more blessed to20than to receive.”

1. A. sitting B. existing C. hiding D. falling

2. A. imagined B. expected C. supposed D. recognized

3. A. trick B. role C. part D. game

4. A. opinion B. reaction C. mood D. impression

5. A. expense B. risk C. need D. poverty

6. A. difference B. mistake C. discovery D. decision

7. A. enjoyed B. occupied C. supported D. placed

8. A. across B. around C. through D. towards

9. A. bought B. worn C. left D. washed

10. A. learnt B. noticed C. kicked D. felt

11. A. lay B. bent C. stood D. calmed

12. A. wonder B. admiration C. hope D. anxiety

13. A. developed B. improved C. progressed D. doubled

14. A. changed B. overcame C. inspired D. encouraged

15. A. knees B. hands C. feet D. legs

16. A. generally B. fairly C. deeply D. naturally

17. A. excited B. satisfied C. touched D. pleased

18. A. intended B. required C. wanted D. predicted

19. A. fact B. truth C. reality D. certainty

20. A. praise B. win C. give D. share

Whats the one thing every child wants in school？ More break time！ And thats exactly1four public schools are giving to students. The four schools are carrying out the LiiNK program， a project that satisfies every kids hunger2more rest and therefore helps encourage3（create）， develop character and promote success.

LiiNK4（inspire） by Finnish approaches to learning based on the simple concept of giving children more outside playtime. In Finland， where the learning system has been in place for decades， some of the students have the5（high） scores on global assessment tests. Instead of spending6（increase） amounts of time inside the classroom， theyre spending more and more time on physical activities.

Some studies discovered that traditional break actually helps students improve7（they） performance inside the classroom and it provides a platform for students to be able

8（function） at their best level.

Other studies have shown that outdoor playtime decreases restlessness and tiredness， and has9number of benefits such as developing physical fitness and promoting social development. So the best way to make children happy and successful is to10（simple） let them be kids every once in a while.

1.                2.                3.                4.                5.

6.                7.                8.                9.                10.

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shave strategy surrender unload yell

1. When I was graduating from college， my generation also found the world in a ____ .

2. There were many raised eyebrows when he ____ all his hair off.

3. The pressure on emotion is hard to ____ .

4. He drew back slowly， ____ step by step.

5. The singer felt ____ by many letters of support.

6. After six hours on the roof， the gunman ____ to the police.

7. It would be better to use ____ than to attack by force.

8. The teacher ____ his students many examples on the blackboard.

9. Sometimes you have to ____ out in pain.

10. Britain has no written ____ .

下列各句均有1个错误，请改正。

1. I tried to warn him the danger， but he was determined to get his own way. ____

2. He often suffers in allergies due to foods that do not agree with him. ____

3. He took his courages in both hands in the face of danger.

____

4. If you are in the Department of State， wed be at war.

____

5. His words were so encourage that I decided to keep on.

____

1. 每次感到失望時，老师总是鼓励我不要放弃。（give up）

2. 他站起来做了一个简短的演讲。（arise）

3. 我俩唯一的共同点是我们都去过法国。（have... in common）

4. 我考试通过了，所以刻苦努力还是值得的。（worthwhile）

5. 这场讲座长达三小时。（occupy）

跟踪导练（四）

阅读理解

A

Bandhavgarh National Park in India is best known for its amazing setting， as well as having the highest concentration of tigers in India. In addition to tigers， there are also bears， deer， wolves， birds， etc.

Opening Hours and Safari （打猎） Times

Safaris operate twice a day， starting at dawn until late morning， and mid-afternoon until sunset. The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 4 pm to spot the animals. The park is closed from July 1 to September 30 due to the monsoon season （季风季节）.

Bandhavgarh Zone

Bandhavgarh is divided into three main zones： Tala （the parks best zone， with the most tigers）， Magdhi （the second best zone to see tigers）， and Khitauli （scenic and less visited， although tiger sighting do occur there; particularly good for birding）.

Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep Safaris

When going on a safari， separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire. Entry tickets are priced per vehicle （up to six people）. Park entry tickets cost as follows：

Tala Zone： 2，400 rupees for Indians， 4，800 rupees for foreigners （up to six people）.

Other Zones： 1，200 rupees for Indians， 2，400 rupees for foreigners （up to six people）.

Jeep Hire

Expect to pay about 2，200 rupees to hire a jeep， in addition to the entry cost. This should be done at the park entrance. All hotels can arrange jeep hire and tours， but at a higher rate. Its much less trouble though. Besides， unlike many national parks in India， its possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.

1. What is Bandhavgarh National Park most famous for？

A. Various species of bears. B. Having lots of tigers.

C. The beautiful birds. D. Having a number of wolves.

2. How much should five Americans pay for entry fees to visit

Magdhi Zone？

A. 1，200 rupees. B. 2，400 rupees.

C. 4，800 rupees. D. 6，000 rupees.

3. What can we know about jeep hire in the park？

A. Tourists dont have to hire jeeps.

B. Tourists can hire a jeep inside the park.

C. Hiring jeeps from hotels costs less money.

D. Jeep hire fees are included in the entry cost.

B

A Shoe Pattern

Harry is eighteen now. He studies in a middle school. His parents like him very much and hope he can become a famous man. So they often tell him to study hard and they do all for him. They call him at six in the morning， after breakfast his father takes him to school in a car and in the afternoon， as soon as the young man comes back， the supper is ready. Of course， he never washes his clothes or goes to buy anything in the shops.

Once Harrys father was sent to London on business. He would stay there for half a year. On leaving， he told his wife to take good care of their son. The woman had to get up earlier and did all that her husband did before. And two months later she was so tired that she was ill in bed. Now the young man got into trouble. He couldnt do any housework. He had to do as his mother told him. Even he didnt know where to get on the bus！

Yesterday Harrys mother found his shoes were worn out and told him to buy a new pair in the shop. But he didnt know how to choose. The woman had a sigh and gave him a shoe pattern and told him to buy a pair himself. It was Saturday yesterday and Harry didnt go to school. With a policemans help， he found a shop. The shopkeeper was friendly to him. The man brought a lot of shoes and asked him to choose. When he was trying on a pair， suddenly he remembered something and took them off. The man was surprised and asked， “Whats the matter， young man？” “Im sorry， Ive left the shoe pattern at home！”

4. Who always does some housework in the morning？

A. Harrys father. B. Harrys mother.

C. Harry himself. D. Harrys sister.

5. Why did Harrys parents do everything for him？

A. He was too young.

B. He was being spoiled.

C. He was in poor health.

D. He was busy with his studies.

6. Why did Harrys mother have to look after him by herself？

A. Her husband felt very tired.

B. Her husband wasnt at home.

C. She was freer than her husband.

D. She was stronger than her husband.

7. What did Harry leave at home yesterday？

A. His shoes. B. His money.

C. The shoe pattern. D. The picture of his shoes.

C

Argentina in the late nineteenth century was an exciting place. Around 1870， it was experiencing an economic boom （繁榮）， and the capital， Buenos Aires， attracted many people. Farmers， as well as a flood of foreigners from Spain and Italy， came to Buenos Aires seeking jobs. These jobs didnt pay well， and the people felt lonely and disappointed with their new life in the city. As the unhappy newcomers mixed together in the poor parts of the city， the dance known as the tango （探戈舞） came into being.

At the beginning the tango was a dance of the lower classes. It was danced in the bars and streets. At that time there were many fewer women than men， so if a man didnt want to be left out， his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available women. Gradually， the dance spread into the upper classes of Argentinean society and became more respectable.

In Europe at this time， strong interest in dance from around the world was beginning. This interest in international dance was especially evident in Paris. Every kind of dance from ballet to belly dancing could be found on the stages of the Paris theaters. After tango dancers from Argentina arrived in Europe， they began to draw the interest of the public as they performed their exciting dance in cafes. Though not everyone approved of the new dance， saying it was a little too shocking， the dance did find enough supporters to make it popular.

The popularity of the tango continued to grow in many other parts of the world. Soldiers who returned to the United States from World War I brought the tango to North America. It reached Japan in 1926， and in 2003 the Argentinean embassy in Seoul hired a local tango dancer to act as a kind of dance ambassador， and promote tango dancing throughout South Korea.

12. What is special about Toshibas printer？

A. Its low-priced. B. Its fashionable.

C. Its lightweight. D. Its eco-friendly.

13. What is the key to making the printer work？

A. A discard tank. B. Light-colored ink.

C. Special writing paper. D. A high enough temperature.

14. What does the underlined word “catches” in Paragraph 4

mean？

A. Theories. B. Problems.

C. Differences. D. Characteristics.

15. How did the public respond to the printer？

A. They asked for more patterns.

B. Some expressed dissatisfaction.

C. Some worried about its recycling.

D. They considered it hard to operate.

We all wish we had just a bit more time. Just think what you could do with an extra hour or two each day： you could finally stick to an exercise routine， write your novel， or learn the guitar and so on.

But I can help you find more hours in your day for the things that really matter.

◆ Get out of bed earlier.

If you normally get up at 7：30 am， try getting up at 7：00 am. That half-hour might not sound like much， but it could be time that you use to exercise， to read that book youve been meaning to finish.

◆ Do the important tasks first.

Once you get to work， get the important ones done first. You can afford to spend at least an hour working on big， important tasks rather than on all those little urgent ones.  The urgent tasks will still get done， and you wont miss the important ones.

◆ Reduce interruptions.

Constant interruptions dont just eat up time; they also break your concentration. When youve got a big task to focus on， let your calls go to voicemail.  Wearing headphones makes it less likely that people will try to strike up a conversation.

◆

When youre working， work. If your concentration is slipping， take a proper break. And if youre facing a difficult task， try breaking it into small steps or stages so that its easier to deal with.

A. Stay focused on your work.

B. Take breaks when necessary.

C. You want to make your day longer.

D. If you have an office door， close it.

E. If you work like this， youll usually save time.

F. I cant magically make all your days 25 hours long.

G. Or simply use it to get your day off to a calm and

organized start.

1.                2.                3.                4.                5.

I was on a plane returning home to Dallas， Texas after completing my duty in Vietnam. There were no hometown parades for us veterans （退伍軍人） from that  war and I had been warned about the unfriendliness from our countrymen at that time. ， I was just trying to get home without incident.

I sat， in uniform， in a window seat， avoiding eye contact with my fellow . No one was sitting in the seat next to me， which  my loneliness. A little girl， not more than 10 years old， suddenly  in the passage. She smiled and， without a word，  handed me a magazine. I accepted her  together with her quiet “welcome home”. I turned to the window and wept. Her small  of caring was the first I had  in a long time.

I believe in the  between strangers when we reach out to one another.

Today， that young girl  has no memory of what happened years ago. I like to think of her as having grown up， continuing to  others and teaching her children to do the same. I know she might have been told to give me the “” by her parents. It doesnt matter why she gave me the magazine. The  thing is she did.

From then on， I have followed her  and tried， in different ways for  people， to do the same for them. I know that my  since then are all due to that little girl. Her offer of a magazine to a tired， scared and  soldier has echoed throughout my . I have to believe that my small gestures have the same  on others.

1. A. fair B. great C. unpopular D. unexpected

2. A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Meanwhile

3. A. colleagues B. employers C. customers D. passengers

4. A. resulted from B. made up

C. got rid of D. added to

5. A. shouted B. appeared C. jumped D. waved

6. A. anxiously B. rudely C. shyly D. sadly

7. A. decision B. offering C. apology D. invitation

8. A. idea B. discussion C. gesture D. exchange

9. A. experienced B. imagined C. predicted D. realized

10. A. coincidence B. connection C. competition D. conversation

11. A. strangely B. surprisingly C. undoubtedly D. unfortunately

12. A. protect B. contact C. touch D. judge

13. A. gift B. lesson C. reminder D. reward

14. A. important B. unusual C. right D. interesting

15. A. advice B. dream C. example D. requirement

16. A. old B. wounded C. homeless D. different

17. A. worries B. attempts C. thoughts D. emotions

18. A. unhealthy B. poor C. lonely D. disappointed

19. A. life B. duty C. career D. journey

20. A. stress B. effect C. threat D. consequence

Dear Mary，

I receive your e-mail just now. Dont worry about me. Im getting on well with my research work in the lab. But in my great surprise you say you will give up learn English. The reason is because you have not done well in it recently and you have lost interests. Im afraid I cant agree with you. I know it is difficulty to learn English， but English is widely used in the world today. It will be important tool in our future work. Beside， it is becoming more and more important in our daily life. If you will study hard， you will succeed. Do remembering that where there is a will， there is a way. I am looking forward to hearing good news from you.

Yours，

Li Hua

假定你是李華，你在上一封邮件中邀请外教Daniel参加你们班的春游活动，但你把时间和地点弄错了。请给他写封邮件说明情况并向他道歉，内容包括：

1.说明情况并道歉;

2.告知正确的时间和地点;

3.希望Daniel能参加春游活动。

注意：

1.词数100左右;

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;

3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Daniel，

Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours sincerely，

Li Hua

Heal the World （Excerpt）

治愈世界（节选）

By Michael Jackson

——迈克尔·杰克逊

Theres a place in your heart

And I know that it is love

And this place could be much brighter than tomorrow

And if you really try

Youll find theres no need to cry

In this place， youll feel theres no hurt or sorrow

There are ways to get there

If you care enough for the living

Make a little space

Make a better place

Heal the world

Make it a better place

For you and for me and the entire human race

There are people dying

If you care enough for the living

Make a better place for you and for me

If you want to know why

Theres a love that cannot lie

Love is strong

It only cares for joyful giving

If we try

We shall see

In this bliss we cannot feel fear or dread

We stop existing and start living

Then it feels that always

Loves enough for us growing

在你心中有个地方

我知道那里充满了爱

这个地方会比明天更灿烂

如果你真的努力过

你会发觉不必哭泣

在这个地方，你感觉不到伤痛或烦忧

到这个地方的方法很多

如果你真心关怀生者

营造一些空间

创造一个更美好的地方

拯救这世界

让它变得更美好

为你，为我，为了全人类

不断有人死去

如果你真心关怀生者

就为你，为我，创造一个更美好的地方

如果你想知道缘由

那是因为有一种爱，它不会说谎

爱是坚强的

爱就是心甘情愿地奉献

如果我们努力尝试

我们将会明白

在这幸福中，我们感觉不到丝毫恐惧或畏惧

我们不仅仅是活着，而是真正开始生活

那爱的感觉将延续下去

爱让我们不断成长