【題目】閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當的內容（1個單詞）或括號內單詞的正確形式。
No one knows (exact) how the earth began, as it happened so long ago. However, according to a widely (accept) theory, the universe began a “Big Bang” that threw matter in all (direction). For several billion years after the “Big Bang”, the earth was still just a cloud of dust. it was to become was (certain) until between 4.5 and 3.8 billion years ago when the dust settled into a solid globe. The earth became so (violence) that it was not clear the shape would last or not. It exploded loudly with fire and rock. They were in time (produce) carbon dioxide, nitrogen, water vapour and other gases, which were to make the earth's atmosphere. What is even more important is that as the earth cooled down, water began to appear on surface.

【題目】根據短文內容的理解。選擇正確答案。 One of the most successful singers of the twentieth century, Ella Fitzgerald has made several different styles of her own. She was born in Virginia but was brought up in an orphanage in Yonkers, New York. Chick Webb spotted her in an amateur competition when she was sixteen. He engaged her to sing with his band and when he died in 1939, she took over.
Unlike Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald taught herself the sentimental music so popular in the 1930's — songs like "My Heart Belongs to Daddy"— and her recordings became best-sellers. During the 1940's she developed her own "scat singing" — a breathless, nonsense—syllable style—for songs like "Flying Home" and "Lady Be Good."
Ella Fitzgerald was the perfect musical partner for her friend, the trumpeter Louis Armstrong, matching him in warmth and artistry. "I just like music, period," she said. "To me, it's a story. There's only one thing better than singing……. It's more singing."
（1）What does the passage mainly discuss?
A.A comparison of Ella Fitzgerald and Bessie Smith.
B.The musical career of Ella Fitzgerald.
C.Ella Fitzgerald's early childhood.
D.Ella Fitzgerald's most recent recordings.
（2）The underlined word "spotted" means ________.
A.noticed
B.brought up
C.employed
D.recognized
（3）What does the passage imply about Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong?
A.They were the founders of "scat singing".
B.They played the same musical instruments.
C.They performed well together.
D.They were a married couple.

【題目】根據短文內容，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。
My mother is a diligent and kind woman. She is very busy from morning till night. As a teacher, she works hard. Both my brother and I love her dearly as she loves us.
My mother has been teaching math at a middle school in my hometown. She goes to work early in the morning and does not return home until late in the afternoon. She treats them with patience and teaches them well. For her excellent quality and very good teaching results, she has been elected as a model teacher several times.
Every day, when she comes back home from work, she sets about doing housework, sweeping the living room and bedrooms or cleaning the furniture, and putting everything in good order. She seems to be busy all the time. As she has been very busy working every day, she looks older than her age. But she looks as cheerful and happy as ever. Mother never buys expensive dresses for herself, but she often buys some inexpensive but high quality clothes for us. She just eats a plain meal outside when she is too busy to cook herself. She lives a busy yet simple life, without any complaints.
Often she says to us, “work while you work, and play while you play. That is the way to be happy and gay. If you do not work, you will become lazy and be of no use to society”. What a piece of good advice this is! This advice of hers will always serve as a guide to my behavior. My mother is great indeed, and I always feel proud of her.
A. She enjoys listening to classic music.
B. As a mother, she takes good care of us and gives us every comfort.
C. She loves her students and cares for them.
D. She never goes to expensive restaurants to enjoy meals.
E. My mother is hard-working and never wastes money.
F. I never forget it and always bear it in my mind.
G. Can you tell us something about your mother?

【題目】短文改錯。 Americans think a great deal of about time. From childhood they learn to value time. As children, they were taught to be on time to go to school, to do work and to do everything. When they are having good time, they say that time flies. When a person is dying, they say he is living on borrowing time.
Time is money, is knowledge, and is everything in America. A working American must work hard for 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week, that is the working time. On his spare time he also works for less money. Even Saturdays and Sundays are filled of activities. In the street you can hardly see a man who walk slowly. They walk very fast. In fact, they are running.

【題目】根據短文理解，選擇正確答案。
Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict(有癮的人),” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me, so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled(有褶皺的).” Today David wears casual clothes (便裝) to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I am working harder than ever.” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”
More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday. This became known as “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? “One reason is that it's easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code.” “A lot of young people don't want to dress up for work,” says Owen Black, the owner of a software company, “so it's hard to hire people if you have a conservative (保守的) dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale (心境, 士氣). Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative influence on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”
（1）David thinks he was “a clothes addict” because .
A.he disliked cheap clothes
B.he always kept his suit neat
C.he often cleaned his office
D.he spent a little on clothes
（2）Why does David Smith wear casual clothes now?
A.He feels at ease.
B.He looks handsome.
C.He went to a new company.
D.He can't afford expensive suits.
（3）What can we learn from the text?
A.Casual clothes can impress others.
B.People fought for “Casual Friday”.
C.“Casual Friday” used to be popular.
D.“Casual Friday” was given as a prize.
（4）What is the advantage of casual office wear?
A.Making workers more easygoing.
B.Making workers more attractive.
C.Improving workers' ability.
D.Saving workers' money.
（5）Which does Owen Black probably agree to?
A.Comfortable clothes are cheap.
B.Nobody like conservative clothes.
C.Young people like casual clothes.
D.U.S. employers like casual office wear.

Qing Ming is popularly associated with Jie Zi Tui,【3】lived in Shanxi province in 600 B.C.Legend has it that Jie saved his starving lord's life by serving a piece of【4】own leg. When the lord 【5】(succeed)in becoming the ruler of a small kingdom, he invited his faithful follower to join him. But Jie declined the invitation,【6】(prefer) to lead a quiet life with his mother in the mountains.

Believing that he could force Jie out by burning the mountain, the lord ordered his men to set the forest on fire.【7】, Jie chose to remain where he was and was burnt to【8】(die).To honor Jie, the "cold food feast day" began, when no fire could be lit.

As time passed, the Qing Ming festival replaced the "cold food" festival. To make the festival even more【9】(meaning),some time should be spent to remind the younger members of the family【10】 contributions of their ancestors, and the story of Jie Zi Tui.

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Good afternoon, everyone!
The topic of my speech today is "Being a Good Listener".

【題目】根據短文理解，選擇正確答案。
People from all over the world visit Disneyland to have fun, not to get sick. But last week， an outbreak of measles（麻疹）spread from the Southern California theme park. As of Monday, January 19, at least 52 people have got the easily spread illness.
The majority of the reported cases of measles are from people who visited the park before. According to the California Department of Public Health, these people were exposed to the illness at Disneyland from December 17-20.
Officials believe the cause is likely someone who caught measles abroad and visited Disneyland, but this has yet to be proved. However, in 2014, California had its highest measles infection rate in nearly twenty years. There were 66 cases of measles reported in the state―23 of them in Orange County, where Disneyland is located.
Measles spreads very easily. It can be caught from coughing and sneezing. Crowded areas like theme parks are especially suitable for its spread.
The illness starts with a fever and develops into symptoms including a cough， runny nose, red eyes and so on. About three out of ten people infected with measles will develop another health problem, including an ear infection or pneumonia(肺炎).
The best way to guard against measles is to get vaccinated(打疫苗). An unvaccinated person is 35 times more likely to catch measles than someone who received a vaccination.
（1）What's the possible reason of this illness's occurring in California?
A.There were too many people visiting Disneyland.
B.Somebody with measles visited Disneyland.
C.California is a place fit for this illness's spread.
D.Some people ate something that had gone bad.
（2）After visiting Disneyland some people ___________.
A.had a lot of fun
B.were found missing
C.lost their lives
D.became seriously ill
（3）How many people suffered from measles in California in 2014?
A.66
B.23
C.43
D.52
（4）What do we know about measles from the text?
A.Half of people infected with it will die soon.
B.It usually begins with a cough and red eyes.
C.It spreads easily in a place with many people.
D.It's impossible to stop it from spreading.
（5）Which of the following words can replace the underlined words “guard against” in the last paragraph?
A.catch
B.prevent
C.make
D.keep

【題目】閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當的內容（1個單詞）或括號內單詞的正確形式。 In order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary. Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear spoken. Secondly, we must be able to speak it correctly with confidence and without hesitation. , we must be able to read the language,and fourthly, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.
There is no easy way to success language learning. good memory is of great help, but it is not enough only (memorize) rules from a grammar book. It is not much use learning by heart long list of words and meaning, studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language. we are satisfied with only a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language. "Learn through use" is a good piece of (advise) for those are studying a new language. Practice is important. We must practice speaking and (write) the language whenever we can.

The use of “I feel”, “I think” and “maybe”

In the question-and –answer session of the speaking competition, many contestants began their answers with uncertain expressions like “I feel”, “I hear”, “maybe” and “perhaps”. These words show that the person is only speaking from his or her point of view. 【1】

Work on keeping your answers brief and to the point. Also work on delivering them with calmness and confidence. Instead of the empty-sounding “I guess”, using facts, together with a clear conclusion based on those facts, is far more likely to be popular with an audience.

【2】

Don’t stick to the same tone. It can be boring. Try to mix it up. For example, when they spoke about their dreams, some sounded romantic. Others used humor. Very few used several different styles tighter. 【3】, rather than just sticking with the same one.

Irresponsible answers

【4】. you’re responsible for your words. Even though you want to answer quickly, you don’t want to sound foolish. So you should think twice before you talk. Don’t be like the student who, when asked about his opinion on book piracy(盜版), started by saying he supported it.

Talking around the topic rather than directly answering it

You should focus on one point and give a clear solution. 【5】. is it asking you to discuss a certain topic or to present your own point of view?

Use one or two arguments together and give a strong conclusion. Remember that judges are not judging you on whether they agree, but on your ability to say what you think clearly.

A. Try mixing more than one style.

B. Improving your communication skill.

C. Using only one speaking style

D. It’s important to involve your audience.

E. Public speaking is different from personal conversations.

F. The key is to work out what question is being asked

G. To the judges and audience, this lacks the support of facts and seems not to be reliable.