完形填空

閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，從每題所給的A、B、C、D 四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

Lunch hour is crazy at SAME Cafe, the 40-seat restaurant my husband and I run in Denver.

A woman in a(n) suit stepped in. "Hi, Libby." she said. Wow, what a ! The first time she came to the cafe two years ago, she had no money to pay. many customers, she volunteered to wash dishes and . Look at her now: confident and hopeful. Wasn't this what we'd hoped for?

In 2003, we'd this crazy dream: start a restaurant with a donation box instead of a cash register. Right away we hit hurdles（阻礙）. "There is no such thing as a lunch," one potential landlord sniffed. I met brokers, bankers and suppliers, only to watch them , shaking their heads. No bank would lend us the money to open a restaurant with no . The only fund we could get was our individual retirement account. we rented space from a landlord on Colfax Street. We put flyers（傳單）around the neighborhood, asked friends to the word, and held our breath.

Word traveled fast, stories in the papers and on TV. Soon we had more than 50 customers a day. A few ate without paying or an hour of work. But most gave what they could, it was just a dollar. Those with money gave, and then more. One of our customers left a for 500 dollars. Another bought 1000 dollars in gift certificates. another donated a truck so we could transport from suppliers.

People came here partly for what our cafe —SAME: So All May Eat. We treat everyone with . We hoped to develop a sense of community so that we might one another. The woman in business suit was one of them. Our to open the cafe was worth it.

1.A. dinner B. evening C. business D. summer

2.A. change B. beauty C. fool D. coincidence

3.A. With B. Like C. Besides D. Towards

4.A. wait B. sing C. perform D. sweep

5.A. lived B. hatched C. ignored D. achieved

6.A. packed B. delicious C. free D. delivered

7.A. crowd together B. flood in C. walk away D. turn up

8.A. staff support B. regular customers C. lunch boxes D. cash register

9.A. Unfortunately B. Finally C. Interestingly D. Illegally

10.A. analyze B. read C. spread D. approve

11.A. thanks to B. apart from C. ahead of D. according to

12.A. regretting B. gaining C. donating D. balancing

13.A. only when B. and forever C. so that D. even if

14.A. reward B. check C. bill D. list

15.A. Still B. Instead C. Otherwise D. Thus

16.A. lunch B. customers C. dishes D. produce

17.A. stood for B. applied for C. benefited from D. depended on

18.A. patience B. generosity C. confidence D. dignity

19.A. protect B. trust C. help D. treasure

20.A. dream B. struggle C. management D. Style

語法填空

閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當?shù)膬热荩ú欢嘤?個單詞）或括號內單詞的正確形式。

Travel agency: Good morning. Can I help you?

Daisy: I’m sorry to say that I am 1. (disappoint) about my trip to Norwich. It is the 2. (bad) experience of my life!

Travel agency: What is the problem?

Daisy: Well, first of all, I found my wallet 3. (go) when I got on the bus. I turned 4. the guides for help, but they were impatient. I hate to say this, 5. they behaved impolitely towards us customers. Could you do something about this?

Travel agency: Hmm, I apologize. Did you find 6. wallet?

Daisy: No. And that’s not all. The bus was one hour late. Worse 7. , it picked up passengers 8. the way to our destination. You really have to do something about it.

Travel agency: I’m so sorry, but sometimes the bus can 9. (delay) by some problems. We can’t always be sure that the bus will set out on time.

Daisy: Why didn’t you tell me the truth? 10. I booked the ticket, you promised to drive non-stop from Aye to Norwich.

Travel agency: I am terribly sorry to hear that. I will look into it immediately and give you a satisfactory reply.

短文改錯

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏詞符號（/\），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1、每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2、只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分

Recently our class have had a heat discussion on whether the score of English should be reduced by 100. Opinions concerned this hot topic vary from person to person.

Some students in favor of it. They thought reducing the score may be a good chance for our students, we are supposed to attach much important to Chinese. It is no need for every student to learn English so hard.

However, others disagree with it. They think it’s English that play an important role in international communication. In their opinion, reduce the English score isn’t a wise choice.

Personally, I agree with the latter.

書面表達

假如你是李華，在丹麥訪學的一周里，住在Anne家里，現(xiàn)在即將回國。請你給她寫一封感謝信，要點如下：

1. 簡述你的丹麥之行; 2. 感謝她為你所做的一切; 3. 向她發(fā)出邀請。

參考詞匯：Denmark 丹麥

注意：1. 適當增加情節(jié)，以使行文連貫；

2. 詞數(shù)100 字左右。

Dear Anne,

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

All the best wishes.

Yours

Li Hua

Dear Grandma,

It was nice seeing you at Christmas．You looked so happy!

After losing two grandparents within the past year, I have taken some time to reflect on what is most important．I want to let you know what a positive influence you have been on me．I am the person I am because of you．

I remember being on your farm a lot when I was younger．I remember the projects you planned for us．We painted rocks to represent our family members．We made doll clothes out of colorful socks．We made many "playhouses" in the woods．

We learned that if you left a bucket of soybeans in the rain, you would soon have a bucket of growing beans．We learned that if we helped pick the strawberries in the morning, we'd have them on our ice cream in the afternoon．We learned that some plants have funny names, like the elephant ear plant．We learned that you could make do with what you had．We learned that making things out of paper and cardboard was more fun than what came inside the packaging．We learned it was OK to get dirty, but Grandma would wash us up before Mom came．

You once made models of everyone's houses, which made me want to be an architect．Another time, you made quilts for all of the grandkids．I still use mine every night．The edge has worn out．

But you taught me how to fix it．

I love and respect you．You are always patient, with a quiet determination．

Grandma, thank you for everything you have taught me．I hope that I am able to pass on all these memories and skills to my children and grandchildren．

Love always,

Kelly

1.After losing two grandparents, the author began to _____．

A．realize her grandma's influence on her

B．become a person like her grandma

C．write to her grandma regularly

D．like her grandma very much

2.On her grandma's farm, Kelly learned to ______．

A．make strawberry ice cream

B．name different funny plants

C．mend the worn-out edge of her quilt

D．use cupboards to make models of houses

3.Kelly's grandma ______．

A．was willing to help others

B．was skilled in making things

C．wanted Kelly to be an architect

D．disliked the kids' bad behaviors

4.Kelly wrote this letter mainly to ______．

A．send her grandma best wishes for Christmas

B．show love and respect for her grandma

C．recall her happy life on the farm

D．a(chǎn)sk her grandma for help

Dogs and cats are not for students who live in the dormitory. Just think about the noise, the smell and all that wild behavior—chewing on whatever they can get their teeth on, or knocking over the trash can. But don’t feel sad. There are smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.

Betta fish

They make great pets with their big personality and astonishing colors, ranging from bright red, dark blue to lemon yellow. Unlike many fish, most bettas react to their owner’s presence and become more active when they are nearby, which is unusual in the fish world.

Chinchillas

Without bad smell, about the size of a rabbit and with fur so dense that they can’t get pests such as fleas(跳蚤), the friendly creature originally from the Andes Mountains in South America makes an ideal indoor pet. Chinchillas are very social animals, so if you only have one, you will become its family. In cold winter days, in a glance at this fury pet in a dorm will bring you a lot of warmth.

Land hermit crabs

In a society where owners are often asked “Are they tasty?”, land hermit crabs are among the most unlucky animals commonly kept as pets. But they are easy to care for, inexpensive and fascinating to watch. And the fact that they don’t cause any allergic reactions makes them perfect for college dormitories.

Red-eared sliders

If you’re interested in a lifelong friend, a red-eared slider makes a wonderful pet. If well cared for, they can live for around 40 years. But there are a couple of things you should know. Red-eared can grow to an adult size of up to 30cm! So you may need a larger tank quickly. In addition, you will need to provide UV lighting, water heater, and a swimming area and a basking (曬太陽) area. Housing a red eared slider is not easy.

1.All the dormitory pets mentioned in the text are _____.

A. active and allergic B. quiet and peaceful

C. colorful and tasty D. small and smelly

2.Which of the following is not true about these creatures?

A. Bettas are active and rich in colors.

B. Chinchillas are originally mountain animals.

C. Land hermit crabs are allergic but tasty.

D. Red-eared sliders need more care from the owner.

3.If you want to keep the pet as long as possible, you’d better choose _____.

A. Betta fish B. Chinchillas

C. Land hermit crabs D. Red-eared sliders

4.The text is mainly to _____.

A. introduce the best way to keep pets

B. offer useful tips for choosing pets

C. inform students of lifestyle of pets

D. recommend some dormitory pets

More than half a century ago, there were 4, 000 drive-in movie theaters in the United States, and watching a movie from your car was a popular way to spend an evening. But with the number of drive-ins reduced to just a few hundred, outdoor movie has been popping up across the nation. Going to an open-air theater has become a modern summer pastime for an increasing number of movie fans.

In recent years, outdoor movie screenings have come up in parks, vacant lots and shopping malls around the nation. On average, about 1,000 people attend each movie night. It attracts a lot of young professionals, young workers and residents nearby. For some, the outdoor movies bring back the memories of the drive-in theaters of their youths. But for the majorities, they think it is comparable to the atmosphere of drive-ins, as they can bring friends, food, good wine, and watch the movie together.

The returning of Americans’ love affair with outdoor movies makes Stephen Bastas ever busier. His seven-member crew sets up screens in various locations mostly in the Washington area every day throughout the summer. They are doing pretty well and they hope to continue the trend. And it looks like they are going to. That’s because many fans say there is nothing like watching a movie on a breezy summer evening under the stars.

1.In the first paragraph, the author tries to tell us _____.

A. outdoor movies attracts more movie-lovers

B. summer brings back more drive-in movie fans

C. drive-in movie theaters have already disappeared

D. watching a movie from your car is becoming more popular

2.Most people choose to go to an outdoor movie mainly because they can _____.

A. have snacks before the movie

B. cheer up with young friends

C. bring back good old days

D. enjoy the casual atmosphere

3.From the text, we can learn that Stephen Bastas is most probably _____.

A. a movie maker

B. an outdoor movie fan

C. a movie director

D. an open-air theater operator

4.How does Stephen Bastas feel about the future of outdoor movie?

A. Optimistic. B. Amazed.

C. Worried. D. Disappointed.

This message is to inform all the children that Santa's post office in Himmelpfort, Germany, is open to receive your holiday wishes. That means you can mail your letters to Santa about 6 weeks sooner than that last year. Santa knows you've been good and wants to make sure he and his helpers receive your wish list earlier.

Eight post offices are organized across Germany to answer all letters children send. This year they plan to receive over 250,000 letters. Though the letters fly from over 80 different countries, Santa and his helpers can understand and make sure to answer all the letters.

In 1984, two children from Berlin sent their wish lists to Himmelpfort after spending vacation there. Their letters were answered by postal employees and later Himmelpfort increased its helpers to meet the needs of increased mail traffic. Year after year, Santa and his crew use an eco-friendly powered vehicle to collect the thousands of letters he receives from young boys and girls. The great news for this year is that if you come to the beautiful town of Himmelpfort, you can drop off your letter and visit Santa in person, from Tuesdays to Thursdays until Christmas Eve.

Santa does not currently have an e-mail, Twitter or a Facebook account. He believes in old-fashioned communication. So get out your paper and write your wish list. Just make sure your letter is clear so you can receive an official response, send your letters to:

Santa

Christmas Post Office

Himmelpfort, Germany 16798

1.This year Santa and his helpers _____.

A. are eager to receive more wishes

B. keep traveling around 80 countries

C. are able to receive kids’ letters earlier

D. answer most of the letters from kids

2.From the 3rd paragraph, we know that _____.

A. post offices send kids all the presents they ask for

B. children from Berlin like spending holidays in Himmelpfort

C. Santa uses a powered vehicle because of the heavy mail traffic

D. children can visit Santa in the flesh before Christmas Eve this year

3.Santa doesn’t have social communications online probably because he _____.

A. is not sure about the online security

B. trusts traditional ways of communication

C. prefers official and formal letters

D. thinks written letters are clearer than e-mails

根據(jù)短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，選項中有兩項為多余選項。

Selfie

Social media and the mobile web have given rise to a strange phenomenon called the selfie．It refers to a picture of yourself, usually shared on any social networking website．

1. Some selfies are extreme close-ups, and others show part of an arm held straight outward．A few of them even feature the subject standing in front of a bathroom mirror．

Everyone takes selfies, but the younger crowd seems to be especially involved in the trend．Young people are relatively heavier digital users．They are interested in staying connected to their friends． 2.

There are also kinds of psychological factors driving people to take a selfie and upload it to a social networking site． 3. A quick and easy way to attract other's attention is to get "likes" and comments from friends．Secondly, it's human nature to show off your own great achievements．When you feel good about yourself or look good, it's far too easy to take out your phone and document it all through one or several selfies． 4.___ That's right．Sometimes people are bored at work, bored at school, bored at home and even bored on the toilet．Last but not least, social media is about being social! If that means uploading as many selfies as possible, then so be it．It's fun, and it's a cool way to sort of document your own life．

Finally, there are things to be mindful of when you're posting．It's easy to think you're sharing a photo with a few people．5. So don't post anything online, selfie especially．

A．There are lots of selfie styles．

B．The rise of selfies has become universal．

C．Social media, to some extent, is the driving force of their selfie activity．

D．The desire to take, post and get "likes" on selfies goes back to a biological behavior．

E．But the whole world of social media is public and every individual can get access to it．

F．There are also people who will take selfies because they have nothing else better to do．

G．The leading factor is that people want to get attention from as many people as possible．

完形填空

閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

Dear Seth,

You are only three years old, and at this point in your life you can not read, much less understand what I’m going to tell you in this letter. But I’ve been thinking a lot about the life that you have _______ you, about my life so far as I _________ on what I’ve learned, and about my role as a dad in trying to prepare you for the _______ that you will face in the coming years.

Be thankful. You are at a wonderful _______ of life. You still have many wonderful stages of life, but they are not without costs and ________. I hope to help you along your path by sharing some of the best of ________ I’ve learned. As with any advice, take it with a grain of ________. What works for me _____ not work for you.

Life can be cruel. There will be people in your life ______ won’t be very nice. They’ll laugh at you because you’re different, or for no good ________. They might try to bully you ________ hurt you.

There’s not much you can do about these people except ________ to deal with them, and learn to choose friends who are kind to you, who _________ care about you and who make you feel good about yourself. When you find friends like this,________ them, treasure them, spend time with them, be kind to them and love them.

There will be _______ when you meet with disappointment instead of success. Life won’t always ________ the way you want. This is just another thing you’ll have to learn to deal with. But instead of letting these things get you down, push on, _______ disappointment and learn to persevere and to pursue your dreams _______ pitfalls. Learn to turn negatives into positives, and you will do much better in _______. You will also face heartbreak and abandonment by those you love. I hope you don’t have to face this too much, but it happens. Again, there is not much you can do but to heal, and to move on with your life. Let these pains become stepping stones to better things in life, and learn to use them to make you ________.

1.A. regardless of B. ahead of C. at the back of D. in the form of

2.A. reflect B. rely C. depend D. insist

3.A. errors B. mistakes C. truths D. trails

4.A. crossing B. house C. stage D. office

5.A. challenges B. troubles C. difficulties D. risks

6.A. where B. which C. that D. what

7.A. rice B. salt C. corn D. wheat

8.A. must B. can C. might D. should

9.A. who B. whom C. while D. whose

10.A. consequence B. reason C. result D. cause

11.A. but B. though C. or D. otherwise

12.A. to learn B. learn C. learning D. learned

13.A. exactly B. entirely C. truly D. absolutely

14.A. tend to B. hold onto C. turn to D. lead to

15.A. days B. months C. time D. weeks

16.A. turn out B. turn up C. turn on D. lead to

17.A. avoid B. reject C. refuse D. accept

18.A. against B. despite C. within D. beyond

19.A life B. study C. career D. family

20.A. richer B. kinder C. cleverer D. stronger