--- How was your job interview yesterday?

--- Oh, I couldn’t feel _______.I could hardly answer most of the questions they asked.

A. better B. easier C. worse D. happier

C 【解析】試題句意為：---你昨天的工作面試怎么樣？---哦，我覺得再糟糕不過(guò)了。我?guī)缀醪荒芑卮鹚麄兊拇蟛糠痔釂�。better：更好的，easier：更容易的，worse：更糟糕的，Happier：更開心的。根據(jù)語(yǔ)境可知，“不能回答他們的大部分提問”，所以應(yīng)該是糟糕的。故應(yīng)選C。

（題文）—Though he has made a promise, I still doubt _______.
—Oh, you needn’t worry. He is such a person who always keeps his words.
 

A. that he is able to help us B. whether he is able to help us

C. whether he was able to help us D. that he was able to help us

B 【解析】 句意：——盡管他已經(jīng)許諾了，我仍然懷疑他是否能幫助我們�！�—哦，你不必?fù)?dān)心。他是一個(gè)總是遵守諾言的人。doubt的肯定形式，后面接的賓語(yǔ)從句，用疑問句，故排除AD兩項(xiàng)，賓語(yǔ)從句用陳述語(yǔ)序：疑問詞+主語(yǔ)+謂語(yǔ)+賓語(yǔ)，故選B。

（2016江蘇無(wú)錫中考）—So you gave her your mobile phone?

—_________. She said she’d return it to me after she had hers fixed.

A. My pleasure B. Not exactly C. With pleasure D. No problem

B 【解析】試題句意：-- 這么說(shuō)，你把你的手機(jī)給她了？--不全是， 她說(shuō)她自己的修好了就還我。A. My pleasure我的榮幸；B. Not exactly不完全正確；C. With pleasure 非常樂意；D. No problem沒問題。結(jié)合句意，故選B。

People give gifts in almost all countries. Gifts mark festivals and other important events. Some gifts are expensive, or they may take months to create. Others are of less ______, such as birthday cards.

Gift-giving is often a process of exchange.______ you receive a birthday gift from someone, that person usually expects a birthday gift from you ____ . In some cultures, there are certain rules about gift exchange. In Pakistan, for example, there is a tradition called “taking giving”. It _____ this way: You give the newly-married couple a gift, and they “repay” you with a gift of higher value. Then you give the couple ____ gift. This one should be worth the difference between the first two gifts. The gift exchange continues, _____ the same way.

In many ancient cultures, people made offerings to their leaders to show their loyalty (忠誠(chéng)). The Nubians in ancient Egypt are a good ____ . They brought gold to the Egyptian kings. Traditions like these ____ today in some parts of the world. In parts of Africa, for example, farmers may give gifts to the local leaders to ____ them for protection.

Today presidents ____ bring gifts when they visit a foreign leader. Leaders bring gifts to make relationships between ____ stronger, not to emphasize (強(qiáng)調(diào)) the power of the gift receiver.

Gifts can ____ send special messages. For example, gifts can tell people that we are thinking of them and that we want them to feel ____ . Sometimes a gift makes us remember the giver. The gift keeps the ____ of a special person and a special relationship alive.

There is no doubt about the good side of gift-giving. That is why some people don’t _____ the idea that modern gift-giving is very wasteful. It is clear that there is an emotional benefit to people who exchange gifts. That is surely enough of a reason for the tradition to continue.

1.A. power B. help C. fun D. value

2.A. Since B. Before C. If D. Although

3.A. at once B. by turns C. in return D. on purpose

4.A. works B. writes C. agrees D. ends

5.A. no B. another C. every D. any

6.A. planning B. providing C. following D. welcoming

7.A. group B. people C. warning D. example

8.A. continue B. change C. start D. improve

9.A. use B. praise C. thank D. please

10.A. sometimes B. usually C. seldom D. never

11.A. countries B. cities C. villages D. families

12.A. just B. never C. also D. later

13.A. lucky B. special C. safe D. strong

14.A. wealth B. happiness C. memory D. growth

15.A. turn down B. give up C. think over D. agree with

1.D 2.C 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.D 8.A 9.C 10.B 11.A 12.C 13.B 14.C 15.D 【解析】本文介紹了給禮物的傳統(tǒng)，以及禮物表達(dá)的含義。 1.D 考查名詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。A. power 力量； B. help 幫助； C. fun 樂趣； D. va...

Jewel’s Online Footwear Store

Leather Dress Shoes

Price: $120.00

Color: Black Leather Brown Leather Red Leather Yellow Leather

Average Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Shipping Info : Standard: 7-10 business days/ Express: 3-5 days

Customer Reviews

1.★★★★★

My favorite shoes! I’ve been to many conferences where my business fellows have told me how much they like my shoes. Just wearing them makes me feel more calm and content in the office. I recommend them to all of my co- workers, and I own a pair of each color.

2.★

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These shoes do exactly what shoes are supposed to do. There isn’t anything too special about them. In the morning, I put them on and go to work. They look delightful enough , and they are quite durable. I will probably buy another pair.

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These shoes are my favourite ones. I met my bride while buying a pair of these shoes. She was the saleswoman at the store I bought them at , and after she sold me three pairs, I asked her for her phone number and we started dating. Soon after that, we were engaged（訂婚）. We are getting married this afternoon, and I couldn’t be happier.

1.How many pairs of leather dress shoes does the first customer own?

A. Four B. Three C. Two D. One

2.Which customer do you feel gives us the most balanced and objective（客觀的） view?

A. Customer 1. B. Customer 2. C. Customer 3. D. Customer 4.

3.Why does the fourth customer like the shoes?

A. They are made to last. B. They make him feel more comfortable.

C. They make him attractive. D. He got to know his wife while buying them

1.A 2.C 3.D 【解析】本文介紹了顧客對(duì)珠寶網(wǎng)上鞋店的真皮皮鞋的評(píng)價(jià)。 1.A 推理判斷題。根據(jù)Color: Black Leather Brown Leather Red Leather Yellow Leather和I own a pair of each color.可知這種真皮皮鞋的顏色有黑色，棕色，紅色和黃色，第一個(gè)顧客每種顏色的皮鞋有一雙，因此共有...

For as long as I can remember, seniors have attracted too little attention from society as a whole. For example, people may shrink physically as they get older and have a higher incidence(發(fā)生率) of falls, but how many people have thought about buying a more comfortable and stable chair for their elderly parents?

We spend generously on our children, such as hiring a nanny to take care of them .When we look for a nanny for our baby, we believe that someone who charges 8.000 yuan must be better than a person who charges 5, 000 yuan because they have a better grasp of how to interact with babies, But when we look for someone to take care of our elderly parents, we usually keep the cost as low as possible, We just want to make sure that caregivers will prepare three meals a day for our seniors, but we don’t take their psychological needs into consideration.

The differences in attitudes are obvious. However, we are not yet old, so perhaps it's hard for us to understand the bitterness of the elderly: regression(衰退)in health, a handful of pills every day, not being able to catch up with developments in the digital age, and the disappearance of the old streets and favorite restaurants from the good old days. Those are the kinds of lives they live and we may even live through something similar in the decades to come.

If we think about how we want to be treated when we grow old, we should start the changes today. Because the elderly were once the backbone of society and made huge contributions, they should enjoy the fruits of the country's development as well

1.What situation might old people face according to the text?

A. A high and stable income. B. Physical inconvenience.

C. Much concern from the public. D. Short of favorite food and fruits.

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “nanny” in paragraph 2?

A. home teacher B. coach C. storyteller D. babysitter

3.Why is it difficult for us to understand the bitterness of old people?

A. Because we fail to catch up with their development.

B. Because we are sharing a similar lifestyle with them

C. Because we are too young to experience their condition

D. Because we have spent much money looking after them

4.What does the writer think of the elderly?

A. They can make greater contributions. B. They are worth the attention from society

C. They should start to change themselves D. They need a handful of pills every day.

1.B 2.D 3.C 4.B 【解析】本文介紹了年輕人花費(fèi)很多錢在孩子身上，但是在老人身上卻花費(fèi)很少。年輕人太年輕了而無(wú)法理解老年人的痛苦。老年人曾經(jīng)為社會(huì)的發(fā)展做出了貢獻(xiàn)，因此他們值得社會(huì)尊重。 1.B 推理判斷題。根據(jù)For example, people may shrink physically as they get older and have a...

Next time you make yourself a hot cup of tea or coffee，you might want to let it cool down a bit before drinking.

Researchers say letting your hot drinks cool off could help you avoid some kinds of cancer. Researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found evidence that drinks at temperatures above 65 degrees Celsius, when swallowed, can cause cancer of the esophagus (食道). The researchers examined findings from other studies where tea and coffee were often served at 70degrees Celsius or above. Those studies were completed in Iran, China and South America.

In developed countries, health experts have linked esophageal cancer to smoking and alcoholic drinks. However, this form of cancer is more common in areas where people drink beverages at very high temperatures.

In Europe and the United States, many people drink coffee and tea at temperatures around 60degrees Celsius. And they often add milk which lowers the temperature considerably. However，tea﹣drinkers in Iran and mate﹣drinkers in South America often enjoy their beverages at closer to 70degrees Celsius.

The researchers note that South Americans not only drink their mate very hot，they also drink it through a metal straw. This sends the scalding liquid directly into the throat.

The findings, however, are good news for coffee drinkers. In 1991, the World Health Organization listed coffee as possibly carcinogenic (致癌的). WHO officials have since changed their position on that listing. They now suggest that the temperature of your hot drink is a greater risk factor than the actual drink itself.

The results suggest that drinking very hot beverages is one probable cause of esophageal cancer and that it is the temperature, rather than the drinks themselves, that appears to be responsible.

1.What might be the cause of esophageal cancer in developed countries？

A. Smoking. B. Alcoholic drinks. C. Unhealthy vegetables. D. Hot drinks.

2.Where do tea﹣drinkers like adding milk？

A. In China. B. In Iran. C. In South America. D. In Europe.

3.What does the underlined word “scalding” in paragraph 5 mean？

A. Sweet. B. Hot. C. Sour. D. Harmful.

4.What is the best title for the passage？

A. Cool it Down before Drinking B. Hot Drinks Are Still Popular

C. Hot Drinks Linked to Cancer D. Tea or Coffee, a Different Choice.

1.D 2.D 3.B 4.C 【解析】本文介紹了喝熱飲料可能會(huì)導(dǎo)致食道癌。 1.D 推理判斷題。根據(jù)In developed countries, health experts have linked esophageal cancer to smoking and alcoholic drinks.However, this form of cancer i...

“Father, do you see Mother in your dreams?” the young girl asks. “You know sometimes I do.”

“Mother comes to see me a lot, you know. We sit and talk.” The father smiles. “How is your homework coming along?”

“Why do I have to study so hard?”

“It is what your mother would have wanted!”

She regrets speaking her mind. “I’m sorry, Father, I shouldn’t have said that.” She looks up and sees his eyes well up with tears.

“It’s okay, love,” he gets up and pours himself a drink. “I’ll just sit outside for a while. You finish up your work, okay?”

“I’m sorry, Father; Mother did love you very much. She told me all the time.”

“Homework, first, eh? Then we can chat about your mother.”

He heads off outside and sits in his usual chair, looking around the courtyard. The whole area relaxes the mind and somehow soothes the soul.

“All finished, Father. May I get a drink and sit with you? I have some questions.”

She comes with two drinks one for him and one for herself. He looks surprised. She never really liked him having a drink. Although he had cut back a lot from before he brought her here, it still seemed strange.

“Mother told me all about you. That is before she passed away. We would laugh together at your love stories.”

He listens without uttering a single sound.

“Why didn’t you come and take her away with you? She really wanted that. Did you know that?”

Her father looks at his daughter lovingly. “Circumstances(情況) were difficult back then. It was just the way things were. When it came time to…” he sighs. “To visit her it was too late.”

The girl smiles. “I hope I will have the same kind of love you and mother had.”

“Without all the heartache,” her father adds.

“She always knew you loved her. She told me every day,” the child mentions cheerfully. “I saw her crying sometimes when she read your letters.”

“Did she make you promise to look after me?” she inquires.

“She asked me to take care of you.”

“You promised her, didn’t you?”

“Yes, I did.”

“It is nice out here, isn't it? Mother would have been very happy here.”

She talks with some authority. Her father remains silent. A smile comes to his weary brow. He nods his head.

“Mother wanted me to give you something. I think now the time is right.” She runs to her room. Upon returning she hands her father a book. “It’s mother’s diary! She wanted me to give it to you.”

He takes the book and holds it in his trembling hands, “Thank you.”

“Mother said you would understand things better.”

“Wise woman, your mother.”

He places the book on the table as he gets up. The girl gets up and wraps herself around her father.

“I love you.” she looks up at his face.

He picks her up and hugs her. “I love you, too.” His voice trembles.

“It’s okay, Father. We have each other now and mother is in both of us.”

He kisses her head.

“Time you went to bed,” her father softly says.

He puts her down and she scampers off to get washed and ready for bed.

Clearing up everything he checks on his daughter. She is in bed waiting for her good night kiss. He tucks her in and bids her goodnight.

Just as he is to leave, she tells him. “Mother told me she adopted (收養(yǎng))me when I was a baby.”

He stands at her bedroom door. Words fail him. Yes, he knew she was adopted.

“I am really lucky for being loved by my parents, even if I am not really theirs.”

“You trying to bring on the water works?” he tells her.

She giggles, “Goodnight, Father. I love you.”

“Love you, too.”

His face lights up as he wipes his dampened eyes.

The door closes and the child falls asleep dreaming of her mother.

Sitting outside he picks up the diary and opens it and reads the first line: “I love you, my dearest, if only things could have been different…”

1.What can we know about the couple’s relationship?

A. They understood each other very well. B. They quarreled a lot and are separated.

C. They used to have misunderstandings. D. They were quite sure of each other’s love.

2.What can we learn from the story?

A. The girl was adopted because the couple couldn’t give birth.

B. Father looks after the girl just because the girl is alone.

C. The girl feels unlucky that she was adopted.

D. Father was not very close to the girl before she moved in with him.

3.Why didn’t father bring mother home when she was ill?

A. Because he was too busy with his work.

B. Because he didn’t know he was wanted.

C. Because he was too poor to afford the medical fees.

D. Because he didn’t know she was in hospital.

4.Which word best describes father’s feeling at the end of the story?

A. Regretful. B. Satisfied. C. Surprised D. Doubtful.

1.C 2.D 3.B 4.A 【解析】本文講述了一個(gè)令人難過(guò)但是又欣慰的故事。一個(gè)女孩的父母因?yàn)榉制缍�分開，最終這個(gè)女孩的母親因病去世，女孩的父親一直活在后悔中。這時(shí)，這個(gè)女孩給父親的心靈帶來(lái)了安慰。 1.C 推理判斷題。根據(jù)“Circumstances(情況) were difficult back then. It was just the way thi...

句型轉(zhuǎn)換

1.David will follow them to the park too. (改為否定句)

David ________ follow them to the park ________.

2.I can finish the report on food safety in five days.（對(duì)劃線部分提問）

________ ________ can you finish the report on food safety?

3.My aunt has been away from Jinsha for about three weeks. (保持句意基本不變)

It is about three weeks ________ my aunt ________ Jinsha.

4.Jack began to do his homework after his mother came back. （保持句意基本不變）

Jack ________ begin to do his homework ________ his mother came back.

5.I saw a man with a gun running out of this building at 10:30 last night. （改為被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)）

A man with a gun ________ ________ running out of this building at 10:30 last night.

1. won’t either 2. How soon 3. since left 4. didn’t until 5. was seen 【解析】 1.根據(jù)助動(dòng)詞will可知此處的否定形式用won’t，表示“也”，肯定句句末用too，否定句句末用either，故為(1). won’t (2). either 。 2.對(duì)in five days提問，是對(duì)將...

We live in a world full of many different kinds of people. We want to get along well with others. We also want to be liked by others, The f1. ways will make others like you.

Do This and You’ll Be Welcome Anywhere

Become really i2. in other people. A show of interest must be true. It must bring good results to the person showing the interest, but also to the person receiving the attention. It is a two-way street— b3. of you get an advantage.

A Simple Way to Make a Good First Impression

Smile as often as possible. Your smile is a sign of k4.. When someone feels stressed from his or her teachers or parents, your smile is like the sun breaking through the c5., your smile can help him or her realize that all is hopeful — that there is still joy in the world.

If You Don’t Do This, You Are Getting into Trouble

Remember a person’s n6.. A person’s name is the sweetest and the most important sound in any language. We should realize the magic in a name. The name makes the person d7. from others; it makes him or her special among all others. If you remember a person’s name, the relationship between both of you will become much c8..

An Easy Way to Become a Good Talker

Be a careful l9. first. Ask questions that other persons will like to answer. Encourage them to talk about t10. and their achievements. What you need to do is just to listen, because people are much more interested in themselves.

1.following 2.interested 3.both 4.kindness 5.clouds 6.name 7.different 8.closer 9.listener 10.themselves 【解析】本文介紹了讓別人喜歡自己的方法：真的對(duì)其他人感興趣；微笑會(huì)幫助給人留下好的第一印象；要記住對(duì)方的人名字；成為一名好的聽眾才...