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入库时间：2020-11-05Almost every day we come across situations in which we have to make decisions one way or another. Choice, we are given to believe, is a right. But for a good many people in the world, in rich and poor countries, choice is a luxury, something wonderful but hard to get, not a right. And for those who think they are exercising their right to make choices, the whole system is merely an illusion, a false idea created by companies and advertisers hoping to sell their products.
The endless choice gives birth to anxiety in people’s lives. Buying something as basic as a coffee pot is not exactly simple. Easy access to a wide range of everyday goods leads to a sense of powerlessness in many people, ending in the shopper giving up and walking away, or just buying an unsuitable item (商品) that is not really wanted. Recent studies in England have shown that many electrical goods bought in almost every family are not really needed. More difficult decision-making is then either avoided or trusted into the hands of the professionals, lifestyle instructors, or advisors.
It is not just the availability of the goods that is the problem, but the speed with which new types of products come on the market. Advances in design and production help quicken the process. Products also need to have a short lifespan so that the public can be persuaded to replace them within a short time. The typical example is computers, which are almost out-of-date once they are bought. This indeed makes selection a problem. Gone are the days when one could just walk with ease into a shop and buy one thing; no choice, no anxiety.
1. What does the author try to argue in Paragraph 1?
A. The practice of choice is difficult.
B. The right of choice is given but at a price.
C. Choice and right exist at the same time.
D. The exercise of rights is a luxury.
2. Why do more choices of goods give rise to anxiety?
A. People are likely to find themselves overcome by business persuasion.
B. Shoppers may find themselves lost in the broad range of items.
C. Companies and advertisers are often misleading about the rage of choice.
D. Professionals find it hard to decide on a suitable product.
3. By using computers as an example, the author wants to prove that ______.
A. products of the latest design flood the market
B. competitions are fierce in high-tech industry
C. everyday goods need to be replaced often
D. advanced products meet the needs of people
4. What is this passage mainly about?
A. The opinions on people’s right in different countries.
B. The problems about the availability of everyday goods.
C. The helplessness in purchasing decisions.
D. The variety of choices in modern society.
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入库时间：2020-11-04It was the end of my first day as a waitress in a busy New York restaurant. My cap had gone away, and my feet hurt. The loaded plates I carried seemed to be heavier and heavier. Tired and discouraged, I didn’t seem able to do anything right. As I made out a check for a family with several children who had changed their ice-cream order a dozen times, I was ready to stop. Then the father smiled at me as he handed me my tip. “Well done,” he said, “you’ve looked after us really well.” Suddenly my tiredness disappeared. I smiled back, and later, when the manager asked me how I’d liked my first day, I said, “Fine!” Those few words of praise had changed everything.
Praise is like sunlight to human spirit; we cannot flower and grow without it. And yet, most of us are only too ready to apply to others the cold criticism, but are unwilling to give out fellows the warm sunshine of praise. Perhaps that is why one word of praise can bring such pleasure.
It’s strange how chary (谨慎的) we are about praising. Perhaps it’s because few of us know how to accept it.It’s especially rewarding to give praise in areas in which effort generally goes unnoticed. An artist gets admired for a glorious picture, a cook for a perfect meal. But do you ever tell your laundry manager how pleased you are when the shirts are done just right? In fact, to give praise costs the giver nothing but a moment’s thought and a moment’s effort.
1. Which of the following can’t describe the writer’s situation before she got her tip?
A. She was confident B. She was busy. C. She was sorry. D. She was tired.
2. According to the passage, which of the following is least likely to be given praise?
A. An artist B. A cook C. A laundry manager D. A waitress
3. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Why Do You Praise Others? B. Why do You Criticize Others?
C. Don't Criticize Others! D. Be Generous to Give Others Praise
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入库时间：2020-11-04It was Mother’s day morning last year and I was doing my shopping at our local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were leaving, we found that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the concrete. Her husband was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock. Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very upset about what had happened to the couple. He said to me, “Mum, its not much fun falling over in front of everyone.”
At the front of the supermarket a charity (慈善) group had set up a stand selling cooked sausages and flowers to raise funds. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better, “he said. I was amazed that he’d come up with such a sweet idea. So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up. “Just take it,” she replied. “I can’t take your money for such a wonderful gesture.”
By now paramedics (救援人员) had arrived, and were attending the injured woman. As we walked up to her, my son became intimidated by all the blood and medical equipment. He said he was just too scared to go up to her.
Instead I gave the flower to the woman’s husband and told him, “My son was very upset for your wife and wanted to give her this flower to make her feel better.”
At that, the old man started crying and said, “thank you so much, you have a wonderful son. Happy Mother’s Day to you.” The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. Though badly hurt and shaken, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smite.
1. What does the author intend to tell us.
A. One can never be too careful.
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. A small act of kindness brings a great joy.
D. Love begins with a little smile.
2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson.
B. Tenyson’s idea of buying a flower gained his mother’s support.
C. Tenyson’s care for the elderly woman puzzled the flower seller.
D. The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenyson’s gesture.
3. The underlined word intimidated in the third paragraph probably means “ ”
A. frightened B. astonished C. struck D. excited
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Mothers Day
B. Flower Power
C. An Accidental injury
D. An Embarrassing Moment
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入库时间：2020-10-30I decided to ski to the North Pole. It was after I saw an advertisement in a newspaper looking for people to join a team to ski 350 miles to the North Pole. Back in 1996, there had never been a woman from the UK who had accomplished this challenge. I wondered what it would be like to survive in temperatures cold enough to freeze your flesh in seconds, so I sent off for the application form.
The application form full of pictures of male explores arrived. The words “Are you man enough for the ultimate(极限的)challenge?” made me angry and even more determined to get on the team.
Over 500 individuals applied for a place in the team, and the selection process included physical and psychological tests designed to pick the best group. In one test, there was a huge rope ladder we had to climb, and I froze at the top because I have a fear of heights. I thought my hopes were fading as most other applicants sailed past, leaving me behind. But two others helped me over, and later I found out that the organizers were not looking for amazing individuals, but great team players, and this moment had shown them who would take care of others in the team.
I had revealed(显示)my weakness, and in a place like the Arctic, you have to be yourself, as there is nowhere to hide. These personalities of asking for help and showing weakness are necessary for women to master.I realized that by being myself, I could succeed. I was selected for the team. I realized that I could achieve more than I ever imagined — more importantly, by sharing my story with others, I could inspire them to take a step into the new world and reveal more of their abilities.
1.How did the author react on seeing the advertisement?
A.She got cross. B.She was determined.
C.She got frightened. D.She was hesitating.
2.What did the organizers view as the most important in the selection of new hands?
A.Personal quality. B.Individual-ability.
C.Spirit of teamwork. D.Courage to challenge.
3.What does the author think of women’s showing weakness?
A.Beneficial. B.Shameful. C.Merciful. D.Disturbing.
4.What’s the intention of the author in writing this passage?
A.To inspire us to prepare for our future goal.
B.To advise women how to turn to others.
C.To make suggestions to her team members.
D.To encourage people to explore the unknown.
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入库时间：2020-10-30Researcher Ramon Llopis of the University of Valencia is a member of the international group behind Football Research in an Enlarged Europe (FREE), the aim of which is to develop a better understanding of football as a social and cultural phenomenon in Europe. The starting point is the “strong belief that football has important things to say about Europe and its citizens”.
Llopis tells us that the research points to football as “an important presence in the daily lives of many Europeans. Even people who are not particularly interested in the sport cannot avoid the discussions it creates regardless of age, class and region.” He adds that “football is more than an activity which is done for enjoyment. It increases a sense of collective identity (集体认同).”
Football is a topic of exchange and conversation between Europeans of different ages and social classes. Based on the surveys carried out in the early stages of the project, 63.3%of people who call themselves football fans have chatted about football with someone from another European country in the past twelve months, 70%of football fans watch matches and summaries from leagues (联赛) outside of their country of origin, and 53.4% habitually follow the results and news from other European leagues on the Internet and social media.
So, rather than consider professional football as an economic activity or a healthy activity for both players and fans, public authorities should be aware of its huge socio-cultural impact. They should also pay attention to the increasing bad feeling surrounding football as a result of its commercialization (商业化), since it is causing many to turn away from the game.
1.What can we learn about FREE from Paragraph 1?
A.It studies the impact of football on world culture.
B.It educates the public about the history of football.
C.It brings together researchers from several countries.
D.It is a project carried out by the University of Valencia.
2.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?
A.The history of football. B.The power of football.
C.The growth of football. D.The standard of football.
3.How does the author explain that football is a big part of Europeans' conversation?
A.By using research findings. B.By providing examples
C.By telling true stories. D.By following the order of time.
4.What’s the author’s attitude to the future of football in Europe?
A.Hopeful. B.Uncertain. C.Satisfied. D.Worried.
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入库时间：2020-10-30I had a picnic one day with my sister. We both like to ride her motorcycle and that day we rode it to the nearest park. We bought some coffee and cakes, and then we enjoyed our food. Within a few hours, the sky changed and looked ready for a heavy rain. We packed everything and were ready to go. My sister, who was sitting on a bench then, suddenly was very still and couldn't talk to me. She couldn't move. Her eyes were rolling and she was about to lose consciousness(知觉). I held her in my arms and asked if she wanted to rest. She didn't answer and only said "Sorry."
It started to rain and I didn't know what to do. She was fighting to stay aware but her skin was pale and her eyes were acting strangely. Suddenly, from nowhere, a woman on a bicycle appeared, wearing a raincoat. "She isn't looking good. Do you want me to call an ambulance (救护车)?" "Yes, please, yes!" I begged.
She did. Struggling with the rain, she managed to call some policemen, who quickly helped me carry my sister to a safer place. The ambulance arrived and we went to a hospital, where she was treated in time and she came to life the next morning after some rest and medical help.
An interesting fact was that I guessed the woman in the raincoat was a doctor or a nurse. I later learned from one of the police officers who told me: "No. She was an ordinary person who took some courses on emergency situations (紧急情况).
"I am so grateful that she appeared exactly at the right moment. I don't know why or how. I didn't even get the chance to say thanks to her.
1.What happened when the author and her sister were ready to go?
A.They had a fight.
B.The sister fell ill suddenly.
C.They were caught in the rain.
D.They had difficulty packing things.
2.How did the woman help the author?
A.By giving first aid to her sister.
B.By protecting her sister from the rain.
C.By carrying her sister to the hospital.
D.By asking for emergency medical help.
3.Why did the woman call the policemen?
A.To keep order in the park.
B.To send the sick girl to hospital.
C.To carry the sick girl to a safer place quickly.
D.To carry the sick girl onto the ambulance.
4.What was the author's main attitude towards the woman?
A. Thankful. B. Friendly. C. Doubtful. D. Admirable.
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入库时间：2020-10-30I have completely forgotten the name of an old lady who was a customer on my paper route when I was a twelve-year-old boy in Marinette, Wisconsin back in 1954.
On a mindless Saturday afternoon, a friend and I were throwing rocks onto the roof of the old lady’s house in her backyard. The object of our play was to observe how the rocks changed to missiles as they rolled to the roofs’ edge and shot out into the yard like comets falling from the sky.
I found myself a perfectly smooth rock. The stone was too smooth, however, so it slipped from my hand as I let it go and headed straight for a small window on the old lady’s back porch. At the sound of fractured glass,we ran away very fast.
I was scared about getting caught that first night. However, a few days later, when I was sure that I hadn’t been discovered, I started to feel guilty for her misfortune.
I made up my mind that I would save my paper delivery money, and in three weeks I had the seven dollars that I calculated would cover the cost of her window. I put the money in an envelope with a note explaining that I was sorry for breaking her window.
I waited until it was dark, snuck up to the old lady’s house,and put the envelope through the letter slot in her door.
The next day,I handed the old lady her paper and was able to return the warm smile that I was receiving from her. She thanked me for the paper and said,“Here,I have something for you.” It was a bag of cookies. I thanked her and began to eat the cookies as I continued my route.
After several cookies, I felt an envelope and pulled it out of the bag. When I opened the envelope, I was astonished. Inside was the seven dollars and a short note that said, “I’m proud of you.”
1.The author and his friend threw stones onto the roof of the old lady’s house in order to _______.
A.amuse themselves B.help her repair it
C.ask her for some help D.wake her up
2.What part-time job did the author do at the age of 12?
A.Making cookies. B.Collecting stones.
C.Delivering newspaper D.Repairing windows.
3.When the author felt guilty about what he had done, he ______.
A.went to see the old lady and admitted his mistake bravely
B.just wrote a letter to apologize to the old lady
C.turned to his friend for some advice
D.decided to rely on his own efforts to make up for his mistake
4.Which of the following can best replace the phrase “snuck up to” in Paragraph 6?
A.ran into B.slipped into C.broke into D.rushed into
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入库时间：2020-10-30I start every summer with the best of intentions: to attack one big book from the past, a classic that I was supposed to have read when young and ambitious. Often the pairings of books and settings have been purely accidental: Moby Dick on a three-day cross-country train trip; The Magic Mountain in a New England beachside cottage with no locks on the doors, no telephones or televisions in the rooms, and little to do beyond row on the salt pond. Attempting The Man Without Qualities on a return to Hawaii, my native state, however, was less fruitful: I made it through one and a quarter volumes (册), then decided that I'd got the point and went swimming instead.
But this summer I find myself at a loss. I'm not quite interested in Balzac, say, or Tristram Shandy. There's always War and Peace, which I've covered some distance several times, only to get bogged down in the "War" part, set it aside for a while, and realise that I have to start over from the beginning again, having forgotten everyone's name and social rank. How appealing to simply fall back on a favourite—once more into The Waves or Justine, which feels almost like cheating, too exciting and too much fun to properly belong in serious literature.
And then there's Stendhal's The Red and the Black, which happens to be the name of my favourite cocktail (鸡尾酒) of the summer, created by Michael Cecconi at Savoy and Back Forty. It is easy to drink, and knocking back three or four seems like such a delightful idea. Cecconi's theory: "I take whatever's fresh at the green market and turn it into liquid." The result is a pure shot of afternoon in the park, making one feel cheerful and peaceful all at once, lying on uncut grass with eyes shut, sun beating through the lids...
1. What can we infer about the author from the first paragraph?
A.He enjoys reading when travelling.
B.He shows talents for literature.
C.He has a cottage in New England.
D.He admires a lot of great writers.
2.What do the underlined words "get bogged down" in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Get confused.
B.Make no progress .
C.Be interrupted.
D.Be carried away.
3.Why does the author say reading his favourite books feels like cheating?
A.He finishes them quickly.
B.He has read them many times before.
C.He barely understands them.
D.He should read something serious.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.To Read or Not to Read
B.My Summer Holidays
C.The Books of Summer
D.It's Never Too Late to Read
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入库时间：2020-10-29When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we’re hungry, we eat at home instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of a university education.
One cost-cutting proposal is to allow college students to get a bachelor’s degree in three years instead of four. Educational institutions have been actively exploring ways to make the learning process more efficient. But there’s a question: Would the quality of undergraduate education suffer? Few US universities have formally approved a “three-year degree” model.
I doubt that mainstream North American colleges will carry out a three-year curriculum(课程) any time soon. For one thing, most universities already allow highly qualified students to graduate early by testing out of certain classes and obtaining a number of college credits. In addition, at famous universities, the committee who determine which courses are required and which courses are electives (选修的) are unlikely to suddenly “throw out” one quarter of the required credits. Professors will resist “diluting (稀释)” the quality of the education they offer.
In my opinion, a quality four-year education is always superior to a quality three-year education. A college education requires sufficient (充分的) time for a student to become skilled in their major and do coursework in fields outside their major. It is not a good idea to water down education, any more than it’s not a good idea to water down medicine. If we want to help students find their way through university, we should help them understand early on what knowledge and skills they need to have upon graduation. We should allow students to test out of as many courses as possible. We should give them a chance to earn money as interns(实习生)in meaningful part-time jobs that relate to their university studies, such as the five-year co-op program at Northeastern University.
1. What does the underline phrase “cut back” mean in the first paragraph?
A. to return to normal
B. to reduce cost
C. to make things easy
D. to earn money
2. In most US universities, ________.
A. college students are offered the co-op program.
B. electives’ credits make up one quarter of the required credits.
C. the “three-year degree”model appeals to most of the professors.
D. some excellent students can graduate ahead of time.
3. According to the passage, we can infer that________.
A. the author is a professor of a famous university.
B. the author thinks the cost of a university education is too high for people to afford.
C. the author considers the university education quality very important.
D. the author pays special attention to the all-round development of college students.
4. Which of the following can be the best title?
A. It’s time to shorten the learning process
B. Best learning takes place over time
C. University education should be watered down
D. College education calls for reform
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入库时间：2020-10-29I am traveling home. It is bitterly cold and snowy, but the warm train is right on time. I feel pleasantly satisfied as I look out at the rush hour traffic on the motorway. I feel more satisfied as the smell of fresh coffee announces the arrival of the drinks service. Swiss friends often tell me, proudly, that their rail service is the best in the world, but recently, one experience has proved that the great Swiss love affair with their railway has turned a little sour.
It all began with the decision to end ticket sales on trains. One cold morning I arrived at my local station only to find that the ticket machine was broken. No matter, I thought, I have got a smart phone, and I hurriedly set about buying my ticket that way. This was not as easy as I had expected, busying myself between credit card and phone with freezing cold fingers, but, by the time I got on the train to Geneva I had an e-ticket and I proudly showed it to the conductor. Unfortunately she told me that my ticket was not valid. Several weeks later a letter arrived from Swiss railways together with a fine
190 francs($210).
The good people there tell me the formal payment for my ticket from my credit card company arrived four minutes after my train left the station. That means, they say, that I bought my ticket on the train--and that is strictly prohibited
Swiss railways say their policy is designed to protect honest ticket-paying passengers, but a quick look at their balance sheet suggests something else. The company is making about $2 million a month from fines.
Although train travel is still popular, those seats do not feel as comfortable; the coffee does not smell quite so good--because Swiss railways have lost, for now anyway, something far more precious than $2 million a month: good relations with their customers.
1. What can we learn from paragraph 1?
A. The Swiss trains usually come late.
B. Traffic on the motorway goes smoothly.
C. The author hates traveling on the Swiss train.
D. The author is generally pleased with the Swiss rail service.
2. Why did the conductor say that the author's e-ticket was invalid?
A. It was purchased online.
B. If was paid for after the train’s departure.
C. It was purchased on a ticket machine.
D. It was paid on a smart phone.
3. What does the author want to show by telling the experience?
A. The fine was unfair.
B. The conductor was impolite
C. E-tickets are getting popular.
D. Credit cards can be inconvenient.
4. What does the author think of the new policy of Swiss railways?
A. It attracts more people to travel by train.
B. It makes the company lose a lot of money.
C. It damages company-customer relations.
D. It protects honest ticket-paying passengers
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入库时间：2020-10-29My friend Jason and I wanted to do something to help other people who are less fortunate and help us grow at the same time. After we decided that we would volunteer in Nepal,I did some research on the Internet and I found Volunteer Nepal and felt strongly that it was the right choice for us.
While making our plans,Jason and I realized that others might like the opportunity to be a part of our experience. So before leaving for Nepal,we asked the people we know whether they would be interested in donating(捐赠)cash or goods to Nepal Orphans(孤儿)Home.
One friend, whose family owns a chain called Drake Supermarket, told others about it. His effort paid off. We received donations that filled 29 boxes with sporting goods,toys,coloring books,pencils,children's books,and more. The boxes were later taken to Drake's warehouse where I prepared them for shipment. Drake agreed to ship them to Nepal for free.
The boxes had arrived at the Volunteer House when we arrived there. The next day,Jason and I unpacked the boxes. The children from the orphanages lined up and were each able to choose a gift. This process took about an hour, but the looks on their faces and the happiness that we saw in their eyes made it one of the best days of our life.
We visited the orphanages there in the following days. Being with the children at the orphanages was both sad andwonderful. I'm sure that anyone who has volunteered will understand what I mean by that. My experience as a volunteer was very rewarding(有益的).It has changed me as a person and the way I viewed life in the past.
1．The writer did some research on the Internet probably to_____________ .
A.get in touch with some students
B.find an organization for volunteers
C.decide in which country to volunteer
D.find some friends to volunteer with him
2．What did Drake Supermarket do to help the writer?
A.It donated many sporting goods.
B.It helped call Nepal Orphans Home.
C.It helped keep the boxes at a low price.
D.It helped ship the boxes to Nepal for free.
3．What can we learn from Paragraph 4?
A.The children were very happy to receive the gifts.
B.The writer didn't expect the kids would love the gifts.
C.The writer and his friend took the gifts to the orphanages.
D.The children had never received gifts from others before.
4．The writer thinks that his experience as a volunteer was______________ .
A.useless
B.helpful
C.boring
D.disappointing
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入库时间：2020-10-29A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized (强调) the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience.
One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be surprised. Gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, he said, “You don’t say” “You don’t say” I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not an proper topic. “Well, I’d better change the topic.” So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?” “Certainly,everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was wonderful.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide. “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it.” Soon I was stopped again by his words: “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well,I didn’t ask you to do so,” he answered, greatly surprised. I said, “Didn’t you say ‘you don’t say’ ?” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, “ ‘you don’t say” actually means ‘really’! It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms.” Only then did I know how foolish I had been. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions. Remember: what the English teachers said is always right to us students.
1. At first, on hearing “You don’t say”, I thought the foreigner meant______.
A. He was not interested in the topic
B. He was only interested in the Great Wall
C. I had talked too much
D. I had to stop talking
2. The underlined word in the first paragraph probably means______.
A. interesting B. important C. terrible D. unlucky
3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. The Englishman left China without seeing the Great Wall.
B. The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it.
C. The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide.
D. The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth(R)visiting
4. After the Englishman explained the idiom, ______.
A. I thought the Englishman had made me a fool.
B. The Englishman became a real fool
C. I felt very foolish
D. I became more careful in everything
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入库时间：2020-10-29If you know how to study a glass of wine, it can tell you about its history. Studying a wine involves using several senses, not just taste.
First, pour the wine into a glass and look at it. Color can tell a lot about the kind of grapes where the wine is from and its age. Look at the clarity, thickness and color of the wine.
A white wane might be almost colorless, or it could have a deep golden color. White wines go darker with age. White wine made from grapes grown in a cool climate is often paler, with a higher amount of acid (酸). A white wine from grapes grown in a warmer climate is often yellower, with less acid, though there are exceptions to this rule.
The color of red wine can be purplish red to brick red. Red wines often become paler with age Red wines grown in warmer climates often have deeper color than those grown in cooler climates.
Next, tum the glass so that the wine moves around inside. This brings air into the wine, so that it releases its smell. Smell the wine deeply. A wine’s smell is actually more telling than its taste To use a wine term, what can you learn about the wine from its “nose”? Is the wine fruity? Does it smell like oak? Do you smell grass or maybe honey? Maybe the. smell is like butter or a mineral. It may be complex or intense.
Now it is time to taste the wine. Move it around in your mouth. You may recognize some tastes because you identify them while smelling the wine. You can also consider the wine’s sweetness and its sharpness, or acidity. You may note the taste of tannin. Tannins are chemicals that are found in the skin and seeds of grapes. They are also found in tea. Tannins taste bitter and seem to coat your mouth. To make a good wine requires a balance between sugar, acidity, tannin and alcohol.
Many wine experts can identify the kind of wine without ever seeing the label on the bottle.This is because they know the qualities of the look, smell and taste of a wine.
1. According to the passage, a red wine with a lighter color might be the wine_______.
A. that has a lower amount of acid. B. that is grown in cooler climates.
C. that is not good wine D. that is grown in warmer climates.
2. By looking at the color of the wine, experts______.
A. can know whether the wine tastes good or not. B. can know whether the wine is made from grapes.
C. can know whether the wine has a long or short history. D. can know whether the wine has a good color.
3. Paragraph 5 suggests the followings except that______.
A. wine can have different kinds of smells.
B. A wine’s smell can’t give any meaningful information about the wine
C. You can’t smell the wine properly if you don’t turn the glass.
D. A wine might not smell like wine.
4. In tasting wine, one needs to pay attention to______.
A. how sweet it tastes. B. how sharp it tastes.
C. how bitter it tastes. D. all of the above.
5. How many senses ate involved in studying a glass of wine according to the passage ?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
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入库时间：2020-10-23阅读理解
It was Mother's Day morning last year and I was doing shopping at our local supermarket with my fiveyearold son，Tenyson. As we were leaving，we found that only minutes earlier an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance and had hit her head on the concrete. Her husband was with her，but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock.
Walking towards the scene，Tenyson became very upset about what had happened to the couple. He said to me，“Mum，it's not much fun falling over in front of everyone.”
At the front of the supermarket，a charity (慈善)group had set up a stand selling cooked sausages and flowers to raise funds. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower.“It will make her feel better，”he said. I was amazed that he'd come up with this sweet idea. So we went over to the flower seller and asked her if we could buy a flower for the lady to cheer her up.“Just take it，”she replied.“I can't take your money for such a wonderful gesture.”
By now paramedics(急救人员) had arrived，and were attending to the injured woman. As we walked up to her，my son became intimidated by all the blood and medical equipment. He said he was just too scared to go up to her.
Instead I gave the flower to the woman's husband and told him，“My son was very upset for your wife and wanted to give her this flower to make her feel better.”
At that，the old man started crying and said，“Thank you so much，you have a wonderful son. Happy Mother's Day to you.”
The man then bent down and gave his wife the flower，telling her who it was from. Though badly hurt and shaken，the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smile.
本文是一篇记叙文。作者带儿子去购物，在超市门口看见一位摔倒了的老太太。善良的儿子为老太太买了一朵花以使她高兴起来。作者旨在借本文向我们传递人与人之间互相关爱的正能量。
1.What does the author intend to tell us？
A．One can never be too careful.
B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．Love begins with a little smile.
D．A small act of kindness brings a great joy.
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？
A．The elderly woman was knocked down by Tenyson.
B．Tenyson's idea of buying a flower gained his mother's support.
C．Tenyson's care for the elderly woman puzzled the flower seller.
D．The elderly woman was moved to tears by Tenyson's gesture.
3.The underlined word“intimidated”in the fourth paragraph probably means“________”．
A．astonished B．struck
C．frightened D．excited
4.What would be the best title for the passage？
A．Flower Power
B．Mother's Day
C．An Accidental Injury
D．An Embarrassing Moment
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入库时间：2020-10-22I was never very neat，while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place，but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签)everything. I always looked for everything. Over time，Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over，and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon，I heard her screaming，“Take your shoes away！Why under my bed！” Deafened，I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation，I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up，she quickly crawled (爬) under her covers，sobbing. Obviously，that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden，a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.
Slowly，I collected the pencils，took back the books，made my bed，cleaned the socks and swept the floor，even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn't notice Kate had sat up. She was watching，her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then，she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me，“Thanks.”
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year .We didn't always agree，but we learned the key to living together：giving in，cleaning up and holding on.
本文为夹叙夹议文。“我”和凯特是室友，但却有不同的个性。她喜欢整洁、干净，而“我”却是个邋遢的人，东西总是到处乱扔。一天晚上，战争终于爆发了，但是在凯特接到一个电话后，我们却都变得更加包容对方，并且悟出了相处(融洽)的关键所在。这到底是怎么回事呢？
1.What made Kat e so angry one evening？
A．She couldn't find her books.
B．She heard the author shouting loud.
C．She got the news that her grandma was ill.
D．She saw the author's shoes beneath her bed.
2.The author tidied up the room most probably because ________.
A．she was scared by Kate's anger
B．she hated herself for being so messy
C．she wanted to show her care
D．she was asked by Kate to do so
3.How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed？
A．By analyzing causes.
B．By showing differences.
C．By describing a process.
D．By following time order.
4.What might be the best title for the story？
A．My Friend Kate
B．Hard Work Pays Off
C．How to Be Organized
D．Learning to Be Roommates
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入库时间：2020-10-12I can proudly say that last year I broke the record for the oldest person in the world to ride a roller-coaster. I'm 105, but I feel younger. Even the doctor agrees I'm in good condition. I'm a bit deaf and my legs feel weak, but they are the only issue (问题)。
I rode the Twistosaurus at Flamingo Land, which spins you round quite fast. I didn't choose to go on that. I'd have preferred a really fast one that went upside down. But I was told I couldn't ride something like that, because my blood pressure could drop and I might have some danger.
1 wasn't nervous - I don't get frightened of anything. I was securely fastened, so I knew I wouldn't fall out. The roller-coaster ride went on for three or four minutes, and it couldn't be a better experience. And I raised a lot of money for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance fund, which was fantastic.
People were saying I'd got a place in the Guinness World Records. Later, someone came to present me with the certificate. I had it on the wall in my living room, with another one that got a year earlier.
My record-breaking ways really began a couple of years ago, with the ice-bucket challenge. It turned out that I was probably the oldest person in the world to do it, and the video was very popular. After that, I stared to think about what else I could do to raise money for different charities (慈善).
I'm not sure if anyone admires all the fun I'm having. They just say I'm daft and that's about it. But I've had many good days and many exciting times. I've had a really good life. I don't think I've wasted any of it.
28. Why didn't the author choose to go on riding the Twistosaurus?
A. Because he was told not to do so.
B. Because he considered it too gentle.
C. Because he thought it spun too fast.
D. Because he was in a bad physical condition.
29. How did the author most probably react while riding the roller-coaster?
A. He really enjoyed himself.
B. He was very worried at first.
C. He couldn't think much about it.
D. He got frightened as it started moving.
30. What do you know about the author from Paragraph 4?
A. He was eager to get certificates.
B. He disliked showing off his success.
C. He was the oldest person in the world.
D. He set a record the year before last year.
31. Which word can best describe the author?
A. Warm-hearted
B. Optimistic
C. Generous
D. Intelligent
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入库时间：2020-10-121 had the strangest dream last night. 1 was walking down a dirt road with snowy woods on either side of me. I was all alone. I couldn't see another person anywhere. All at once, however, I saw someone walking towards me in the distance. As this person got closer and closer I realized that it was me. It was me from many years ago, fresh-faced and young. I could see in his mind all the dreams and hopes that he had too. They had, after all, once been my own.
I was overjoyed. I had so many things I wanted to say to this younger me. I wanted to spare him the pain I had suffered and the mistakes I had made. I wanted to share with him all that I had learned over the long years of my life. I wanted to show him how his life would turn out so different from what he had thought and hoped it would, but that it would be much better and happier than the path he was now on. I wanted him not to waste so many years on the things his ego (自我) thought were so vital but instead to realize that love was the most important thing in this life.
I opened my mouth to say all of these things but couldn't. 1 realized at that moment that even if I told him he wouldn't believe me. He would have to walk the road I had walked, learn the things I had learned, and go through all I had gone through. He would have to find truth in his own way and in his own time. I let him walk on by and watched as he disappeared in the distance. Then I turned to continue on my own way and woke up.
In this life there are no shortcuts ( 捷径) .We all have to walk the road. We all have to travel through sorrow as well as joy. We all have to learn to love. We all have to grow into who we were meant to be. It takes our whole lives. Yet, it is a journey worth making.
24. Who did the author meet in his dream?
A. himself and another person
B. himself from the future
C. someone he didn't know
D. himself from the past
25. What did the author want to do?
A. He wanted to forgive himself.
B. He wanted to share something.
C. He wanted to show his life could be better.
D. He wanted to indicate ego thought is vital.
26. Why couldn't the author say anything that he wanted to say?
A. Because he thought he wouldn't be trusted.
B. Because he hadn't learned much in life.
C. Because he let himself go.
D. Because he woke up.
27. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Love is not always the most important in life.
B. If we walk the road alone, we can walk better.
C. Everyone has to make his own life journey.
D. It's impossible to grow into who were meant to be.
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入库时间：2020-10-12M: Good morning, Mrs. Hilltop. Sorry I'm late again.
W: It was a good morning, Carl. But it' s almost noon now.
M: Well, better late than never! I'm here now and ready to work.
W: Okay, just please try to be on time tomorrow.
M: I will. I promise. I'm going to start now by washing the windows.
W: That'll be great, especially after the heavy rain we had all day yesterday.
M: Yeah, I got super wet walking home from the subway station. At least the clouds cleared up this morning, and now the sun is out.
W: It sure is a beautiful day. After washing the windows, you'll need to organize the shelves.
M: Sure thing. I'll also clean the floors, put some oil on the front door, and turn on the light in the break room. I'll stay in the store and get everything done.
W: Good. Though you're late sometimes, I'm truly happy to have you work at my store. Now, I'd better get out of here and go visit my friends.
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Good friends.
B. Boss and employee.
C. Waiter and customer.
2. What was the weather like yesterday?
A. Rainy.
B. Snowy.
C. Sunny.
3. What will the man do first?
A. Organize the shelves.
B. Turn on the light.
C. Wash the windows.
4. What is the woman's attitude toward the man?
A. Friendly.
B. Angry.
C. Mean.
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入库时间：2020-10-12M: My car is in the repair shop, so I will take my bike to go to the market this afternoon.
W: What do you need to buy?
M: I need to pick up the roast chicken I've ordered. We'll have it for dinner at home with my mom tomorrow.
W: She sure loves roast chicken! Can you also buy some eggs while you're there? We're out of eggs for the kids' sandwiches they usually have for lunch.
M: Sure. Then I need to mail the Christmas cards to my grandparents.
W: You know what? I'll be picking up the kids from their friend Anna's party, and it's really close to the post office. How about we meet up at the pizza place nearby? We can have dinner there and then I'll drive us home.
M: Great! I'll meet you there!
1. Where will the man go first this afternoon?
A. To the market.
B. To the post office.
C. To the repair shop.
2. What will the man do tomorrow night?
A. Visit his grandparents.
B. Have dinner with his mother
C. Throw a party for the kids.
3. What will the speakers have for dinner tonight?
A. Roast chicken
B. Sandwiches
C. Pizza.
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入库时间：2020-10-12W: I don't see your name on the list, sir. Are you sure you have a ticket for this 4:00 bus? Maybe it's for a different time. There's a 6:00 bus later.
M: Here's the ticket. You can see by yourself.
W: Let me see.. Yes, it says“Friday, 4:00, going from Rome to Paris, stopping in Geneva”. Well, this must be our company' s mistake. I think all of our seats are taken, but I'll check again.
M: OK.
W: All right, sir. We do have one seat open. I've printed out a new ticket for you. It's seat 8. Have a pleasant journey!
M: Thank you.
1. Which city will the bus go finally?
A. To Rome.
B. To Geneva.
C. To Paris.
2. Which seat will the man sit on the bus?
A. Seat 4.
B. Seat 6.
C. Seat 8.