Mr. Strong is a London taxi driver. The following talk is given by him.“I have b
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Mr. Strong is a London taxi driver. The following talk is given by him.
“I have been a taxi driver 36 nearly ten years. It’s a nice job most of the time. You meet a lot of people. I always work at night, 37 there is too much traffic during the day. I go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon, and I usually 38 between 2:00 and 3:00 in the morning.”
“Some 39 things happened late at night. 40 day I was taking a woman home from a party. She had her little dog with her. When we got to her house, she found that she had lost her 41 . So I waited in the car 42 she climbed in through the windows.”
“I waited and waited. After half an hour of ringing the bell I decided to find out 43 was going on. I tied the dog to a tree and started to 44 in through the window. The next thing I knew was that the police came. They thought I was a thief.”
“Luckily the woman came downstairs. She 45 have gone to sleep and forgotten me and the dog!”
| 小题2: | | A．if | B．so | C．though | D．because |
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| 小题3: | | A．go home | B．go shopping | C．do sports | D．do housework |
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| 小题4: | | A．sad | B．good | C．strange | D．disappointing |
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| 小题5: | | A．The other | B．Another | C．The others | D．Other |
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| 小题7: | | A．until | B．while | C．since | D．as soon as |
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| 小题9: | | A．drive | B．walk | C．climb | D．run |
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答案
小题1:B
小题1:D
小题1:A
小题1:C
小题1:A
小题1:D
小题1:B
小题1:A
小题1:C
小题1:D |
解析
这篇文章是一个夜班司机Mr. Strong经历的一件事情。
小题1:B我做出租车司机近十年了。for引出一个现在完成时的时间段。
小题1:D我经常上夜班，因为白天事故多。
小题1:A下午五点半上班，凌晨两三点回家。
小题1:C深夜会发生让人感觉奇怪的事。
小题1:A the other day 前几天。
小题1:D当她走到她的家门口了，发现自己丢了钥匙。
小题1:B所以当她爬窗户进家的时候我在车里等着。while 与此同时。
小题1:A我等啊等，铃响半个小时了我决定看看发生了什么（what was going on）。
小题1:C我把狗拴树上，准备爬窗户进去。
小题1:D她一定把我和那只狗给忘了很快入睡了。 |
举一反三
One Saturday afternoon, Kate went to buy something for her sister and herself.
As Kate was coming out of a 1, a young lady walked towards her. She said she was Miss Green --- a good friend of Kate’s sister. Kate 2 her. Then she called a taxi to send Kate home. She 3 the driver where he should go. Kate was 4 that it was not the in direction of her home.
“ 5?” Kate asked. The lady smiled.
When they came to a quiet road, a big rough man 6, on the road. He stopped the taxi driver, knocked him down, and threw him out of the 7. At the same time, Miss Green took out of a knife and 8 it at Kate. She asked Kate to keep 9. The man then started the taxi.
“ Oh, my God! I’m being kidnapped,” Kate said to herself.
She tried to escape, but not 10. Suddenly an 11 came to her. She took out a lipstick(口红) from her pocket, wrote ‘SOS’ on the window, and covered the word with her 12.
A few minutes later, a police car 13 and the policemen saw the sign. When the kidnappers saw the policemen they stopped the taxi, jumped into the grass, and ran away.
The policemen then 14 Kate up and sent her home. When her parents knew what had happened, they were greatly surprised. But they were also 15 because their daughter had finally come back safely.
| 小题1: | | A．school | B．taxi | C．shop | D．friend’s |
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| 小题2: | | A．knew | B．believed | C．thanked | D．remembered |
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| 小题3: | | A．told | B．asked | C．wondered | D．checked |
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| 小题4: | | A．sure | B．excited | C．surprised | D．pleased |
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| 小题6: | | A．drove | B．climbed | C．fell | D．appeared |
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| 小题7: | | A．road | B．sight | C．taxi | D．home |
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| 小题8: | | A．shouted | B．played | C．hurt | D．pointed |
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小题9: | A．healthy | B．alive | C．relaxed | D．quiet |
| 小题10: | | A．happened | B．failed | C．succeeded | D．hurried |
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| 小题11: | | A．idea | B．answer | C．interest | D．order |
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| 小题12: | | A．hands | B．back | C．dress | D．lipstick |
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| 小题13: | | A．sopped | B．left | C．passed | D．turned |
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| 小题14: | | A．lifted | B．held | C．put | D．picked |
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| 小题15: | | A．worried | B．happy | C．proud | D．successful |
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Reading newspapers has become an important part of everyday life. Some people read newspapers as the first thing to do in the morning, others read newspapers as soon as they have free time during the day so that they can learn what is happening in the world.
Sometimes, we do not have enough time to read all the news carefully, so we just take a quick loot at the front page. At other times, we may be in such a hurry that we only have a few minutes to look at the headlines(标题) of te passage.
Newspapers can be found everywhere in the world. We can get many different kinds of newspapers in big cities, but in some mountain villages we can see few newspapers.
Some newspapers are published (出版) once a week, but most of the papers are published once a day with many pages, some even published twice a day! You know different people enjoy reading different newspapers. Some like world news, and others prefer short stories. They just choose what they are interested in.
Today newspapers in English have the largest numbers of readers in the world, The English language is so popular that many Chinese students are reading English newspapers such as China Daily or 21st Century. Also they bring us more and more information with internet.
小题1:People read newspapers in order to .| A．learn the latest news | B．meet their own different needs | | C．read the short stories | D．find the morning news |
小题2:From the passage we can see that when people get newspapers.| A．they read them very carefully | B．they just read the headlines | | C．not everyone reads all the pages | D．they have no time to read them |
小题3:According to the passage, besides newspapers, people also get information from .| A．magazines | B．advertisements | C．e-mails | D．internet |
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In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate(合适的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.
小题1:What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in anytime”?| A．Visit him or her at any time. | | B．Say no time to him or her seriously. | | C．Telephone him or her before visiting. | | D．Visit him or her soon. |
小题2:What does the underlined word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese?小题3:What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go?| A．Do not give him or her an answer. | | B．Tell another friend to go instead of you. | | C．Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason. | | D．Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there. |
小题4:Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain?| A．Buy small presents when invited. | | B．Refuse the invitation without telling anyone. | | C．Write a thank-you note after a visit. | | D．Give a telephone call after a visit. |
小题5:Where would you probably see this passage?| A．In an invitation. | B．In a guidebook. | C．On a poster. | D．In a newspaper. |
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At the World Expo Shanghai 2010, you will be able to see the world in just one day.
The World Expo (short for “exposition”) is the third largest world event after the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. Countries build pavilions(展示馆) at the Expo, showing off technologies and cultures with colorful exhibitions and performances.
People can experience the most advanced technologies at the World Expo. Throughout history, many new inventions have made their debuts(样品) at the World Expo, including the TV, telephone and even the ice cream cone.
But the Expo is not just a trade fair(商品交易会). It’s a platform(平台) for cultural exchange, bringing people closer to the rest of the world.
For example, at the Shanghai Expo, couples may be able to marry in French-style weddings at the France Pavilion. Thailand will let visitors walk into its emperor’s palace. Visitors to the Austria Pavilion will have the chance to experience the snow-capped mountains of the country.
Many countries have also decided to bring their national treasures to the event.
Since the 1993 Expo in Chicago, the World Expo began to focus on one theme. It changed from a show into a community event. Visitors are invited to help solve global issues, such as environmental problems.
The theme of the Shanghai Expo is “Better city, better life”. It will call on the world to solve the problems human beings face as a result of urbanization(城市化). In the future, more and more people may care about protecting the places they live in.
小题1:Countries build pavilions to show us ______ with colorful exhibitions and performances.| A．the Olympic games | B．the FIFA World Cup | | C．technologies and cultures | D．many cities |
小题2:What’s the meaning of “cultural exchange” in this passage?小题3: Which of the following is NOT true at the World Expo in this passage? | A．People can experience the most advanced technologies. | | B．Couples may be able to marry in French-style weddings at the France Pavilion. | | C．Visitors can walk into the emperor’s palace of Thailand. | | D．Australia Pavilion will let the visitors experience the snow-capped mountains of the country. |
小题4:When did the World Expo begin to focus on one theme?| A．In 1990. | B．In 1993. | C．In 1998. | D．In 2010. |
小题5:What is the theme of the Shanghai Expo?| A．One world, one dream. | B．Better world, better life. | | C．Better city, better life. | D．One world, one family. |
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M: What about your history class this afternoon, Millie?
W: We were supposed to have a history class, but Mr Johnson was ill 36 . So we had a geography class instead.
M: Your mother and I will go 37 on Saturday. Will you join us?
W: I’d like to, but I have to take an exam on Sunday. I think I’d better 38 at home and study. By the way, will you go climbing in the mountains?
M: Yes, why?
W: I know it’s summer 39 it can get quite cold in the mountains even in June, so bring a coat with you. You’ll need 40 in the early morning.
M: OK, we will.
小题1: | A．in hospital | B．in a hospital | C．in a school | D．at school |
小题2: | A．climbing | B．climbs | C．climbed | D．walking |
小题3: | A．to stay | B．stay | C．not stay | D．not to stay |
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