---Any advice for me?

---You’d better the timetable to see when the train leaves.

A. consult B. recommend C. remind D. request

--I left my handbag on the train, but luckily someone gave it to a railway official.

--How unbelievable to get it back! I mean, someone it.

A. will have stolen B. might have stolen C. should have stolen D. must have stolen

He must have been completely lost in something he was reading because I had to tap on the windscreen to get his attention.

“Is your taxi____?” I asked when he finally looked____at me. He nodded, then said____as I settled into the back seat, “I'm sorry, but I was reading a____.” He sounded as if he had a____.

“I am not in a hurry, ” I told him. “Go ahead and finish your letter. ” He____his head. “I've read it several times already. I guess I____ know it by heart. ”

“Letters from home always mean a lot, ” I said. “From a child?”

“This isn't____,” he replied. “Although it ____ just as well have been family. Old Ed was my oldest friend. In fact, we used to call each other ‘Old Friend’ when we'd meet. I'm not much good at ____.”

“I don't think any of us keep____our letters too well,” I said. “I know I don't. But I____ he's someone you've known quite a while?”

“All my life. We were kids together, went to school together and all the ____ through high school. ”

“There are not too many people who've had such a long friendship,” I said.

“____,” the driver went on, “I hadn't seen him more than once or twice a year over the past 25 or 30 years because I____away from the old neighbourhood and you slightly lose touch ____ you never forget. He was a great guy.”

“You said ‘was’. Does that mean...?”

He nodded. “____a couple of weeks ago.”

“I'm sorry, ” I said. “It's no fun to lose any friend and losing a real old one is____ tougher. ”

He didn't ____ to that, and we rode on in silence for a few minutes. But I realized that Old Ed was still on his mind when he spoke again, almost more to himself than to me: “I should have kept in touch. ”

“Well, ” I agreed, “we should all keep in touch with old friends more than we do. But things____ and we just don't seem to find the time. ”

...

When I got to my hotel room I didn't unpack right away. First I had to write a letter and mail it.

1.A. available B. acceptable C. beneficial D. occupied

2.A. down B. upC. To D. off

3.A. unexpectedly B. curiously C. apologetically D. definitely

4.A. booklet B. novel C. book D. letter

5.A. cold B. fever C. secret D. story

6.A. hung B. nodded C. shook D. kept

7.A. anyhow B. hardly C. almost D. really

8.A. friendship B. family C. leadership D. colleague

9.A. could B. might C. maybe D. would

10.A. writing B. reading C. talking D. Learning

11.A. up B. with C. on D. in

12.A. speak B. make C. think D. assure

13.A. curriculum B. coincidence C. life D. way

14.A. Eventually B. Actually C. Additionally D. Besides

15.A. removed B. left C. headed D. moved

16.A. even though B. as though C. when D. whereas

17.A. Died B. Suffered C. Choked D. Survived

18.A. ever B. even C. fairly D. quite

19.A. answer B. reply C. question D. talk

20.A. take up B. pick up C. come up D. break up

Actress Hayden Panettiere recently got into trouble with Japanese fishermen as she tried to stop them from killing dolphins.

The 18-year-old star with some other surfers sailed out to reach the dolphins in order to stop them from being driven into a nearby pool and killed, but the six surfers, from Australia and the United States, were stopped by a fishing boat before they could reach them. The fishermen blocked their way with a boathook (鉤篙). It was an ugly, unfriendly and life-threatening struggle before the surfers were forced to return to the beach. It is believed that the dolphins were later taken into a pool and killed.

Panettiere, who is a brave surfer and loyal animal protector, made up her mind to save the dolphins of Japan and said, "It was really frightening. Some of us were hit by the boathook, but in the end all we were really worried about the dolphins. It was so sad. We were so close to them and they were jumping out of the water to see us." Breaking down in tears, she added, "One little baby dolphin stuck his head out and looked at me and the thought that it’s no longer with us is really hard to take."

The surfers left the country to avoid arrest (逮捕) by the Japanese police. Panettiere is now back in Los Angeles.

More than 22,000 dolphins are killed by fishermen in Japan every year. Many Japanese believe dolphins should be treated like fish. They have been hunting dolphins for centuries and see any criticism (批評) of this as an attack on their culture.

1.Why did the surfers get into trouble with the fishermen in Japan?

A. They said something that hurt the fishermen.

B. They entered a pool which wasn’t allowed to go into.

C. They attacked Japanese culture.

D. They tried to stop the fishermen from killing the dolphins.

2.From Paragraph 3, we can learn that Panettiere ________.

A. was really frightened and sad

B. succeeded in saving the dolphins

C. cried when they were hit by the boathook

D. didn’t like the Japanese fishermen

3.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A. What Happened While Surfing in Japan

B. Hayden Panettiere Cried in the Sea of Japan

C. People Worldwide Are Against Killing Dolphins

D. Protect the Wild Animals

The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola, wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and they do these things every day.

I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries (紀(jì)錄片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood.

In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from other countries in Europe.

American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It’s certain that many things from America are as much a part of people’s lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I’ve known about Coca Cola for my whole life.

However, it’s different with Western fast food. For example, I don’t think McDonald’s is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home.

On the other hand, maybe McDonald’s hamburgers will eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas. It’s true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald’s, and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it’s obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.

1.From the first paragraph we can know that ____.

A. the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere

B. most Spanish people don’t like to listen to their own music

C. fast food spreads from Spain to the United States

D. some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills

2.What plays an important part in the spreading of American culture in Spain?

A. American novels. B. Hollywood movies.

C. McDonald’s. D. American music.

3.Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?

A. To protect foreign culture in Spain.

B. To earn more money from Spanish films.

C. To limit the number of foreign movies.

D. To unite the European Community.

4.What do you think Spanish tapas might be?

A. The name of a drink. B. The name of a restaurant.

C. A clothing brand. D. A certain kind of food.

Do you like seahorses? What do you know about them?

The seahorse is actually not a horse but a fish, and much smaller than any regular horse. In general, a seahorse is about an inch long. It is a beautiful fish that likes warm waters, swims upright (直立的), and looks a little like a chess piece.

Seahorses are an unusual kind of animal because the males (雄性) give birth to babies. Mating (交配) takes place in cooler waters on spring and summer nights with a full moon. The females (雌性) put their eggs into the bodies of the males, and the males give birth to baby seahorses.

The seahorse can use each eye separately, which allows it to search for food without moving the rest of its body. Seahorses situate themselves near deep, fast-running channels rich in plankton, a kind of life on which they feed. They can catch food from an inch and a half away. Seahorses can change from gray or black to yellow or purple within seconds to fit in with their surroundings, and in this way escape from most of their enemies.

One of the surprising facts about seahorses for most people is that they are vertebrates (脊椎動(dòng)物). They can turn and curl freely, and like to swim in pairs connected by their tails. Their tails are powerful, and they can use them to grasp the surrounding seaweed (海藻) to keep themselves from being swept away. So seahorses are usually found in warm water filled with seaweed.

Now that you know all these facts about seahorses, don’t you find them more interesting?

1.We can learn from the passage that seahorses _______.

A. are beautiful, and live on seaweed

B. are as big as regular horses

C. live near deep channels

D. like to be alone

2.The third paragraph tells us that _______.

A. male seahorses lay eggs

B. seahorses mate in spring or autumn

C. male seahorses give birth to babies

D. seahorses mate in warmer waters at night

3.Which of the following protects seahorses from being eaten by their enemies?

A. Their fast speed of swimming.

B. Their ability to change colours.

C. Their unique eyes.

D. Their strong tails.

4.Which of the following can replace the underlined word "grasp"?

A. Eat. B. Hold. C. Make. D. Handle.

When Joan gave birth to the first boy in her family in three generations, she and her husband were overjoyed. So were her parents. Joan expected her elder sister, Sally, to be just as delighted as them. Joan had always admired Sally--the beauty and the star of the family--and felt happy about her achievements.

But since the baby's arrival, the sisters have become distant. Joan feels hurt for Sally seems completely uninterested in her baby. Sally, who has no children, claims that her younger sister "acts as if no one ever had a baby before."

Neither Sally nor Joan understands that the real cause of the current coldness is that their family roles have suddenly changed to the opposite. Finally Joan seems to be better than her elder sister--and Sally doesn't like it! Their distance may be temporary, but it shows that childhood competition don't fade easily as ages grow. It can remain powerful in relationships throughout life.

In a study of the University of Cincinnati, 65 men and women between ages 25 and 93 were asked how they felt about their brothers and sisters. Nearly 75 percent admitted having hidden competitive feelings. In a few cases, these emotions were so strong as to have affected their entire lives.

Many adult brothers and sisters are close, supportive--yet still tend to compete. Two brothers I know turn into killers when on opposite sides of a tennis net. Off the court, they are the best of friends. My own younger sister can't wait to tell me when I've put on weight. However, she's a terrible cook and that pleases me; I tease her when she comes to dinner. Happily, despite these small failings, we have been an important resource for each other.

In between the very competitive and the generally supportive children lie those who say that no friendship should survive. Some brothers and sisters stay at arm's length, but never give up competition completely. Why do these puzzling, unproductive, often painful relationships continue to exist?

1.When Joan's son was born, Sally .

A. felt very happy B. felt not delighted C. moved away D. admired her a lot

2.What happens to children's desire to compete with their brothers and sisters?

A. It sometimes will disappear when they grow up.

B. It will never disappear throughout life.

C. It will improve their relationships when they grow up.

D. It will never harm their relationships when they grow up.

3.Why does the author's sister often tell her when she's put on weight?

A. Because she wants the author to go on a diet.

B. Because she wants the author to stop calling her a bad cook.

C. Because she wants to make fun of the author's weight.

D. Because she wants to be honest with the author.

4.The underlined sentence means that although some brothers and sisters .

A. live near each other, they still have competitions

B. live away from each other, they stop their competitions

C. live together, they often think of ending their competitions

D. live within a big family, they often try to end their competitions

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。(E=AB F=AC G=AD)

For the rest of March, a disease will sweep across the US. It will keep kids home from school. 1. Employees will suddenly lose their ability to concentrate.

The disease, known as “March Madness”, refers to the yearly 65-team US men’s college basketball tournament. 2. Teams compete against each other in a single-elimination (單局淘汰) tournament that eventually crowns a national champion.

Nearly 20 million Americans will find themselves prisoners of basketball festival madness. The fun comes partly from guessing the winners for every game. Friends compete against friends. 3. Colleagues against bosses.

Big-name schools are usually favored to advance into the tournament. But each year there are dark horses from little-known universities.

This adds to the madness. Watching a team from a school with 3,000 students beat a team from a school with 30,000, for many Americans, is an exciting experience. Two years ago, the little-known George Mason University was one of the final four teams. 4.

College basketball players are not paid, so the game is more about making a name for their university and themselves. 5. About $ 4 billion will be spent gambling (賭) on the event. According to Media Life magazine, the event will bring in $ 500 million in advertising income this year, topping the post – season income of every US professional league, including that of the NBA.

A. Husbands against wives.

B. The players will go all out for the games.

C. But that doesn’t mean money isn’t involved.

D. College students will ignore piles of homework.

E. People are willing to spend more money on watching it.

F. It begins on March 15 and lasts through the beginning of April.

G. Many people had never even heard of the university before the tournament.

根據(jù)下列句子所給漢語意思或提示，寫出空缺處單詞的正確形式。

1.Scientists are ________ (調(diào)查) into the cause of cancer.

2.To get the job done, one should be ________(精力充沛) and hard?working.

3.As a ______（獎(jiǎng)賞）for passing her exams, she got a new bike from her parents.

4.Dilma Rousseff, who won 56% of the _______ (選票), was elected President of Brazil.

5.The old lady likes (spy) into other people’s affairs.

根據(jù)內(nèi)容提示完成句子

1.(如釋重負(fù))             ,  Daisy burst into laughter.   

2.China and Japan have mid-autumn festival, when people (賞月) and in China, enjoy mooncakes.

3.I (確實(shí)交了) the homework.

4.My cell phone isn’t in my bag. Where (我可能放哪) put it?

5.Speeches (限定在) five minutes each.