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Some people enjoy sports but other people dislike any form of exercise and would rather just read a book.
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Some people call their residence “ 草堂 ” (cao tang) or “ 草庐 ” (cao lu) to convey a sense of returning to nature as in _______.
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If you _________________ the novel, give it to me. I can't wait to read it.
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Some signals like road maps or picture signs can be used to _______ people.
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Although hepatitis A is a short-term illness that goes away completely, hepatitis B and C can turn ___ serious long-term or chronic illnesses for some people.
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Most young people enjoy some form. of physical activity. It may be walking, cycling or swimming, in winter, or skating or skiing. It may be a game of some kind -- football, hockey, golf or tennis. It may be mountaineering.
These who have a passion【C1】______climbing high and difficult mountains are often【C2】______with astonishment. Why are men and women【C3】______to suffer cold and hardship, and to【C4】______on high mountains？ This astonishment is caused, probably, by the difference between mountaineering and other forms of activity【C5】______which men give their leisure.
Mountaineering is a sport and not a game. There are no man-made rules, as there are for【C6】______games as golf and football. There are, of course, rules of different kinds which it would be dangerous to【C7】______, but it is this freedom from man-made rules【C8】______makes mountaineering attractive to many people. Those who climb mountains are free to use their own【C9】______.
If we【C10】______mountaineering with other more familiar sports, we might think that one big difference is【C11】______mountaineering is not a" team work". We should be mistaken in this. There are it is true , no" matches"【C12】______"teams" of climbers, but when climbers are on a rock face linked by a rope on which their lives may【C13】______, there is obviously teamwork.
A mountain climber knows that he may have to fight forces that are stronger and more powerful than man. He has to fight【C14】______of nature. His sport requires high mental and【C15】______qualities.
A mountain climber【C16】______to improve in skill year after year. A skier is probably past his best by the age of thirty, and most international tennis champions【C17】______in their early twenties. But it is not【C18】______for men of fifty or sixty to climb the highest mountains in the Alps. They may take more【C19】______than younger men, but they probably climb with more skill and less【C20】______of effort, and they certainly experience equal enjoyment.
【C1】
A．for
B．in
C．to
D．of
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Some people don't like the pop songs because they can't______ so much noise.
A．resist
B．sustain
C．tolerate
D．undergo
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Some people remain calm by ________ to wishful thinking or daydreaming.
A taking
B setting
C making
D resorting
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I know some respectable people who don&39;t consider themselves at liberty to indulge in friendship for any individual who has not a certain competency, or place in society. (并列分句)
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听力原文：People, even some who are wonderful talkers in a conversation or setting, are often terrified over the prospect of giving their first public speech.
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A．Individuals good at conversations may find it hard to make their first speech before a large audience.
B．Students trained for their first public speeches should be given lessons in a conversational setting.
C．The future of those people afraid of giving a public speech lies in the training of making wonderful conversations.
D．Most individuals prefer to make a public speech in a conversational setting with an attentive audience.
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Some old people don't like pop songs because they can't ______ so much noise.
A．resist
B．experience
C．tolerate
D．sustain
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At present some people claim that we should not believe journalists because what they say in their report might not be true. Do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint？ Write an essay of about 400 words on the following topic:
THE QUALITIES OF A JOURNALIST
In the first part of your writing you should present your thesis statement, and in the second part you should support the thesis statement with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
Write your composition on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.
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Now even the people with high salary can't _____ a house.
A．rent
B．get
C．buy
D．afford
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听力原文： When people succeed, it is because of hard work, but luck has a lot to do with it, too. Success without some luck is almost impossible. The French emperor Napoleon said of one of his generals, "I know he's good. But is he lucky？" Napoleon knew that all the hard work and talent in the world can't make up for bad luck. However, hard work can invite good luck..
When it comes to success, luck can mean being in the right place to meet someone, or having the right skills to get a job done. It might mean turning down an offer and then having a better offer come along. Nothing can replace hard work, but working hard also means you're preparing yourself opportunity. Opportunity very often depends on luck.
How many of the great inventions and discoveries came about through a lucky mistake or a lucky chance？ One of the biggest lucky mistakes in history is Columbus' so-called discovery of America. He enriched his sponsors and changed history, but he was really looking for India. However, Columbus' chance discovery wasn't pure luck. It was backed up by years of studying and calculating. He worked hard to prove his theory that the world was round.
People who work hard help make their own luck by being ready opportunity knocks. When it comes to success, hard work and luck are always hand in hand.
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A．Hard work is the most important thing for one's success.
B．Hard work may invite good luck.
C．Good luck plays an important role in one's success.
D．Success has nothing to do with luck.
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Summer is winding down, but it's still not too late to put the top down and hit the road. For those of us who can't spring for a Corvette or a BMW, here's some good news: Two of the coolest convertibles on the road are also more affordable-- Volkswagen's New Beetle and Chrysler's PT Cruiser.
Both start at about $20,000, seat four, and get between 22 and 24 miles per gallon from their four-cylinder engines. Each has fully insulated cloth tops with rear windows made of real glass, which makes them comfort- able to use in winter. Front-wheel drive helps make them safer to drive over snow and ice. Both also offer high- performance turbocharged models starting at about $25,000. Both have bulging fenders and cool, retro personalities.
Beyond that, they're very different. The PT Cruiser focuses on practicality, while the Beetle is more fun to drive.
That fun comes from the car's chassis, suspension, and overall structure. Crank the steering into a turn and the Car follows like an eager puppy. The engine isn't powerful, but loves to rev, so you can downshift to accelerate.
The New Beetle Convertible has developed an unfortunate reputation as a "chick car" for its cute looks and the lack of power in the standard model. But for an extra $1,600, VW offers its turbocharged version, with a 150 horsepower, 1.8 liter engine, which gives the car some snap.
Even so, the convertible top eliminates what little practicality the New Beetle hatchback offers. To fit the folding top, the back seat was narrowed and angled so upright it's uncomfortable. And the folded top sits above a tiny trunk, with only five cubic feet of capacity and accessible through a smaller porthole.
Weekend trippers had better not have kids --or plan to rough it with more than a backpack or two. Interior storage is also minuscule. As with the New Beetle hatchback, the windshield is disconcertingly far away, and the wipers clear only a small slit of a view in front. Compared with the profile of the hatchback, however, the convertible sports a top that' s lower and a little less cartoonlike.
The PT Cruiser, on the other hand, looks its sinister best with the top up. Peeling the top off reveals its cutesy "roll hoop". (Chrysler denies the hoop offers rollover protection and calls it a light bar.) But the Cruiser, like its four-door brethren, offers all the year-round practicality the original Beetle convertible did in its day. The back seat is comfortable for two people, and the trunk is roomy.
Unfortunately, it's also hard to access because the big trunk lid gets in the way when open. So instead of standing to load or unload the car, you have to squat or kneel. But the storage space is huge --the biggest I've seen in any convertible. And the back seats fold forward in case you need to carry some long cargo. The interior offers four cup holders and several large storage bins.
The 220-horsepower turbocharged engine in the GT model makes the Cruiser seriously quick, which backs up its hot-rod looks. But after that, the driving experience falls apart. Like its hot-rod inspirations, the Cruiser is best on a straight, smooth road. Over bumps, its floppy chassis wobbles like jello. On the highway, the Cruiser I tested needed continual corrections to stay in its lane. The manual shifter on the GT proved sloppy; it was hard to be sure which gear the car was about to engage. Several times I hit fifth gear when aiming for third. Chrysler apparently anticipated this problem, as a brief warning chimes to let you know when you're in reverse.
Neither the PT Cruiser convertible nor the New Beetle is perfect. But for fun in the sun or even the fall -- what could be better？ Both cars brought constant waves, smiles, and stories from passersby.
What's a convertible about if it isn't looking good on the road and brightening your day？
Those who choose Volkswagen's Ne
A．practicality
B．fun to drive
C．prices
D．style
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Most people can't get______the day without at least one cup of tea or coffee.
A．on
B．through
C．over
D．by
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听力原文：Woman: You know that some people will be there because they want to be and some will be there because they have to be. So it helps if you start with a joke or something that captures their attention, and if you stop on a high note as well, you’ll find most people go away feeling good. If you find you’ve got time left, you can use that for questions from the audience.
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Most of us trade money for entertainment. Movies, concerts and shows are enjoyable but expensive. (78) If you think that you can't have a good time without spending a lot of money, read on. A little resourcefulness and a few minutes of newspaper—scanning should give you some pleasant surprises.
People may be the most interesting show in a large city. Stroll through busy streets and see what everybody else is doing. You will probably see people from all over the world; you will certainly see people of every age, size, and shape, and you'll get a free fashion show, too. Window—shopping is also a safe sport—is the stores are closed.
Check the listings in your neighborhood paper. Local colleges or schools often welcome the public to hear an interesting speaker or a good debate. The film or concert series at the local public library probably won't cost you a penny. Be sure to check commercial ad vertisements too. A flea market can provide hours of pleasant brow sing. Perhaps you can find a free cooking or crafts in a department store.
Plan ahead for some activities. It is always more pleasant not to have people in front of you in a museum or at a zoo. You may save some money, too, since these places often set aside one or two free admission days at slow times during the week. (79) Pretend that you are a tourist from time to time, and get to know your city all over a gain including the indispensable (不可错过的) sights that people travel miles to see. If you feel like taking an interesting walk, find a free walking tour, or plan one yourself. You will see your city in a new perspective (视角) once you know more about its history or its architectural treasures. With imagination and a spirit of adventure you can quite easily find good entertainment at no cost at all.
Which of the following statements is NOT true？
A．There are many kinds of amusements you can enjoy without spending much money.
B．Local colleges often hold meetings to debate the issues people are interested in.
C．The film shown at the local public library is often free of charge.
D．You should be a tourist if you want to know more about the city you live in.
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Some people were just born to rebel; Charles Darwin was one of them.【21】______Nicholas Copernicus, Benjamin Franklin and Bill Gates. They were【22】______"laterborns" -that is, they had【23】______one older sibling — brother or sister — when they were born.
【24】______, laterborns are up to 15 times more likely than firstborns to【25】______authority and break new【26】______, says Frank J. Sulloway, a researcher scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
In his book"Born To Rebel"being【27】______this week, Sulloway claims that【28】______someone is an older or younger sibling is the most important【29】______shaping personality - more significant than gender, race, nationality【30】______class.
He spent 26 years【31】______the lives - and birth orders - of 6, 566 historical【32】______to reach his conclusions.
A laterborn himself, Sulloway first【33】______how birth order affected personality【34】______a scholar of Darwin at Harvard University.
" How could a somewhat【35】______student at Cambridge become the most【36】______thinker in the 19th century？" he said.
Darwin, the first to【37】______the belief that God created the world with his theory of evolution, was the fifth of six children. Most of his【38】______were firstborns.
Sulloway's theory held【39】______with Copernicus, the first astronomer to【40】______that the Sun was the center of the universe, and computer revolutionary Gates of Microsoft.
【21】
A．Likewise
B．Likely
C．Alike
D．Unlike
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？Read the text below about presentation tips.&8226;In most or the lines 34 -45, there is one extra word. It is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the meaning of the text. Some lines, however, are correct.
？If a line is correct, write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet.
？If there is an extra word in the line, write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet.
Know the needs of' your audience. Put what you have to say in a logical sequence. Ensure your speech will be captivating up to
34 your audience as well as worth their time and attention. Practice
35 and rehearse of your speech at home or where you can be at ease
36 and comfortable, in the front of a mirror, your family, friends or
37 your colleagues. Use a tape-recorder and listen to yourself. Videotape
38 your presentation and analyze on it. Know what your strong and
39 weak points are. Emphasize your strong points during your presentation.
40 When you are presenting it in front of an audience, you are performing
41 as an actor is on stage. How much you are being perceived is very
42 important. Dress appropriately for the occasion, Be solemn if your
43 topic is serious. Present the desired image to your audience. Speak
44 slowly, enunciate clearly, and show off appropriate emotion and feeling
45 relating to your topic subject. Vary the tone of your voice and dramatize if necessary.
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Household repairs, cleaning, preparing food or taking care of the garden may all prove difficult. Elderly people with failing eyesight are delighted if a friend comes in to read or to write letters fo
A．家常修理、清扫、做饭和照管花园等可能都有困难。视力不济的老人，如果有个朋友来为他们念信或是写信，一定会感到很高兴。
B．念信或是写信等可能都有困难。视力不济的老人，如果有个朋友来为他们家常修理、清扫、做饭和照管花园，一定会感到很高兴。
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Some people believe that reading a child's diary is a gross invasion of____.（priva
Some people believe that reading a child's diary is a gross invasion of____.(private)
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-This kind of sports is exciting.-Yes, but it's dangerous. One can't do it_______ he or she has got some training.
A．if
B．after
C．when
D．unless
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Ladies or gentlemen, whether young or old, _______ some money of yours to the poor people in the mountain area who are suffering.
A．to donate
B．donating
C．donate
D．will donate
