Chicco Red Bullet Balance Training Bike

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Soft tires & Help the child gain balance.

Recommended for ages 3+years.

Seat Pets Car Seat Toy

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Seat Pets are seat belt attachments that provide comfort and support to your child’s neck and head. Each Seat Pet has three pockets, designed to store all of the things that kids need when they’re in the car. Seat Pets are 21″ long and are made of high-quality machine-washable material. Easily attaches to seat belts.

Fisher-Price Infant to Toddler Swing in Red

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The Infant to Toddler Swing is an outdoor swing that spans the development of a child from infant to toddler. The tray (托盤) holds toys or snacks and lifts up out of the way for easy in and out.

This swing is as friendly to parents as it is to kids and now it can be reclined (斜躺) for use with infants as young as six months.

Laugh & Learn Crawl Around Car

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The Laugh & Learn Crawl Around Car helps your little ones develop gross motor skills (大肌肉群活動(dòng)技能) by encouraging babies to crawl around the car. In addition, babies will enjoy busy activities and sing-along songs.

Stationary (靜止的) car encourages babies to sit up, crawl, pull up, stand and move all around. Introduce babies to letters, numbers, colors, first words, greetings & more. For ages 6-36 months old.

1.If you buy Chicco Red Bullet Balance Training Bike now, you can save _______.

A.$17.00 B. $ 0.77 C. $7.02 D. $15.11

2.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Soft tires of the Training Bike make it keep balance.

B. Seat Pets are used to protect children’s necks and backs.

C. It is easy for children to lift up the tray of the Fisher-Price swing.

D. Babies can enjoy music through Laugh & Learn Crawl Around Car.

3.Where can we most probably find the passage?

A. In a parenting magazine.

B. In a fashion guide.

C. In a health report.

D. In a storybook.

Howling is a behavior commonly observed among a wolf pack. As pack animals, wolves work together to hunt and rely on howling as an important means of communication among each other. There are different explanations of a wolf’s howl and it appears that there may be more to discover.

One theory is that wolves howl to bond better together. It’s almost as if howling together helps the pack stay together. Perhaps it’s something similar to people feeling a sense of involvement with each other when singing a song together. But this theory may be wrong, explains Fred H. Harrington, a professor who studies wolf behavior.

Indeed, there have been times when wolves have been seen one moment howling in a chorus, and the next, quarreling among each other. It appears that usually the lowest-ranking members of the pack may actually be “punished” for joining in the chorus at times. So is howling a way to strengthen a social bond or just a way to reconfirm (重新確認(rèn)) status among its members? —Why do wolves howl for sure?

What is clear, however, is that howling is often used among packmates to locate each other. Hunting grounds are distant and it happens that wolves may separate from one another at times. When this happens, howling appears to be an excellent means of gathering.

Howling, interestingly, is a contagious behavior. When one wolf starts to howl, very likely others will follow. This is often seen to happen in the morning, as if wolves were doing some sort of “roll call” where wolves all howl together to report their presence.

1. What is the possible similarity between wolves’ howling together and human’s singing in chorus?

A. The act of calling each other.

B. The sense of accomplishment.

C. The act of hunting for something.

D. The sense of belonging to a group.

2. Why does Harrington think the “social bond” theory may be wrong?

A. Wolves tend to protect their hunting grounds.

B. Wolves separate from each other after howling.

C. Wolves sometimes have quarrels after howling together.

D. Wolves of low rank are encouraged to join in the chorus.

3.Researchers are sure that wolves often howl to______.

A.show their ranks

B. find their companions

C. report the missing ones

D. express their loneliness

4.The underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means_______.

A. howling is a signal for hunting

B. howling is a way of communication

C. howling often happens in the morning

D. howling spreads from one to another

It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams, the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life, but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage, but to have one in the driver’s seat is another matter.

Road politeness is not only good manners, but a good sense. It takes the most cool-headed drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards reducing the possibility of quarrelling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of good will and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such behavior of politeness is by no means enough. Many drivers nowadaysdon’t even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.

However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. A typical example is the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be able to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.

An experienced driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in a traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleasant feelings. Unfortunately, modern drivers can’t even learn to drive, let alone master the roadmanship (公路駕車技能). Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership would demand more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.

1.The most suitable title for this passage would be __________.

A. Traffic Jams B. Good Manners

C. Road Politeness D. Modern Drivers

2.Troubles on the road are often caused by __________.

A. traffic jams

B. the behavior of the drivers

C. the great speed of modern life

D. terrible road conditions

3.According to the writer, a good driver should __________.

A. encourage children to cross the road whenever they want to

B. beat back when forced to face rude driving

C. be able to recognize politeness when he sees it

D. join in a traffic stream quickly however other people feel

4.It is not always right for drivers to __________.

A. master the roadmanship

B. neglect politeness when they see it

C. give a friendly nod in answer to an act of politeness

D. encourage old ladies to cross the road whenever and wherever they want to

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)。（注意：此題答案涂在答題卡上。1. 如果所選擇的答案為A、B、C或D，直接涂該題所對(duì)應(yīng)的位置；2. 如果所選擇的答案為E，請(qǐng)?jiān)谠擃}所對(duì)應(yīng)的答題卡上涂?jī)蓚�(gè)字母A和B; 3. 如果所選擇的答案為F，請(qǐng)?jiān)谠擃}所對(duì)應(yīng)的答題卡上涂?jī)蓚�(gè)字母A和C; 4. 如果所選擇的答案為G，請(qǐng)?jiān)谠擃}所對(duì)應(yīng)的答題卡上涂?jī)蓚�(gè)字母A和D。）

The Benefits of Keeping a Journal

If you want to grow, one important thing you should do is keeping a journal. It may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in your life. I have been keeping journals for years. Writing all the lessons I learn and all the ideas I get has become a habit for me. And to be honest, I can’t imagine what my life would be like without it. 1.

* It prevents you from losing an idea. Have you ever got an idea only to lose it later because you didn’t write it down? 2. But then I developed the habit of writing down every idea that came into my mind as soon as possible. If I’m away from my computer, I usually write it down on a piece of paper that I bring wherever I go. I will then transfer the idea to the journal in my computer.

* It helps you review all the lessons you’ve learned. By reviewing your journal, you can quickly see the lessons you’ve learned and the ideas you’ve got. 3. You can use the ideas to push yourself forward.

* 4. After keeping a journal for years, you can look back at it and see how far you’ve gone. Things that were big problems in the past might seem small today. The raw ideas you had in the past might have been realized today.

* It helps you expand your idea. When you try to come up with a sentence to express an idea, you are thinking actively about it. 5. In the end, you will expand your ideas.

A. I often experienced that myself.

B. It trains you to express your thoughts.

C. It allows you to see your progress over time.

D. Just use whatever tool you feel comfortable with.

E. Here are some benefits you will get by keep a journal.

F. Thinking actively helps you connect your idea to another idea.

G. Then you can do whatever necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

完形填空

閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從各小題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng) (A、B、C、D) 中，選出最佳選項(xiàng), 并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

After my mother passed away, my dad tried even harder to stay healthy and active. Each morning he swam in the pool, and no matter how he felt, he would _________ swim one more lap (圈) than the previous day, just to prove there was always room for _________ .

By his late 70s, in spite of his swimming, his strength and energy had noticeably _________ . By age 81, he was in poor health because of heart problems and arthritis (關(guān)節(jié)炎). He pretended he didn’t _________ to lean heavily on me for support as we walked slowly, I pretended not to _________ , and naturally held him. One day he said, “In case of an emergency, I do not _________ to be kept alive by any medical means. I’ve made an official will for that _________ .”

A month later he had a heart attack. In the emergency room, _________, he told me his wish. He was _________ with intensive care (重癥護(hù)理), but he still had his sense of _________ , asking me, “Does this mean we can’t keep our lunch date tomorrow?” Then he turned toward the wall next to his bed, and _________ to look at me. There was a miserable silence between us. Then he said, “I don’t want you to _________ me as a helpless old man. _________ you won’t, darling! And please go now.”

Those were my father’s last _________ . I had regretted not holding his hand and telling him of my love as he had passed on, _________ a dream set me free. My father came to visit me in the dream and told me his _________ of the story:

I’m telling you the truth, my darling daughter. I _________ you love me as I love you. And I did not want you there _________ my death. That was what you wanted, not what I wanted. My death was _________, just the way it was. There are two sides to everything－ _________ death.

1.A. never B. seldom C. occasionally D. always

2.A. success B. activeness C. improvement D. feeling

3.A. decreased B. increased C. recovered D. protected

4.A. like B. dare C. need D. expect

5.A. accept B. notice C. mention D. believe

6.A. pretend B. order C. believe D. want

7.A. situation B. decision C. condition D. subject

8.A. instead B. again C. besides D. moreover

9.A. curious B. satisfied C. uncomfortable D. unfamiliar

10.A. reasoning B. purpose C. humor D. direction

11.A. failed B. refused C. tended D. intended

12.A. remember B. treat C. recognize D. accept

13.A. Promise B. Permit C. Forbid D. Try

14.A. lessons B. suggestions C. awards D. words

15.A. unless B. if C. until D. because

16.A. ground B. side C. step D. line

17.A. doubt B. imagine C. know D. require

18.A. before B. after C. at D. without

19.A. perfect B. incredible C. amazing D. imaginable

20.A. mostly B. nearly C. even D. ever

單詞拼寫

1._________ (平衡) a scientific career and a family takes time and effort but is not impossible.

2.No official _________ (批準(zhǔn)，許可) has been given for the event to take place.

3.Fruit juices can be _________ (有害) to children’s teeth.

4.His car knocked into a big tree but he only got _________ (輕微) injured.

5.Anne described how she got into an _________ (爭(zhēng)論) with one of the waiters about the bill.

6.The Chinese people have been _________ (努力) for human rights for many years.

7.________ (配備) with new scientific farming methods, they have been able to use less farmland than in the past.

8.Tom has been _________ (好奇) about the age of the lady who lives upstairs.

9.The final exam is _________ (接近) and students are busy preparing for it.

10.Technically it is the most _________ (先進(jìn)) equipment ever.

單句改錯(cuò)

請(qǐng)對(duì)下列單句進(jìn)行修改，錯(cuò)誤涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏詞符號(hào)（Λ），并在此符號(hào)下面寫出該加的詞；

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉；

修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞；

注意：每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞。

1. There is no wonder that you are tired. You’ve been walking for hours.

2. The famous musician, together with his students, were invited to perform at the opening ceremony.

3. Weather permits, we will go for an outing.

4. Over the past half century, using chemical fertilizers have become very common in farming.

5. America is where was called “India” by Columbus.

6. If we had consulted with some relevant books on the question yesterday, we should know what to do now.

7. Your article is too long. You have to cut it up to about 2,000 words.

8. You are taking chance if you go out in weather like this without an umbrella.

9. I would give you what you want, but as for marry you, it would be out of the question.

10. This picture was taken a long time ago. I wonder if you can pick upmy father.

課文重點(diǎn)句子填空

1.He was not going to _________ _________ _________ (屏息) for her to apologize.

2.The fact is that I earned my passage by working as an unpaid hand, which _________ _________ (解釋) my appearance.

3.Only after her mother came to help her for the first few months _________ _________ _________ (她被允許) to begin her project.

4._________ _________ (幸虧) his research, the UN has more tools in the battle to rid the world of hunger.

5.Unfortunately, his father died, leaving the family even _________ _________ (窮困) , so Charlie spent his childhood looking after his sick mother and his brother.

閱讀下列短文，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個(gè)單詞）或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

Charlie Chaplin, one of the most famous comedy actors, was born in a poor family. Famous for hisparticular forms of acting, he brought 1. (laugh) to the whole world. He played the role of a poor and homeless person, 2. wore large trousers, worn-out shoes and carried a walking stick. This character 3. (call) the little tramp. Though the character was 4. social failure, he was loved by the audience for his optimism and determination5. (overcome) all difficulties. In the film The Gold Rush, Chaplin and his friend came to California in search of gold. 6. (lucky), they didn’t find any. Instead they came across a snow storm. They had nothing to eat 7. a pair of leather shoes. No one was ever bored watching8. (he) performing. As time went by, he grew9. (popular) for his charming character than before,and became knownthroughout the world. Charlie Chaplin is loved and remembered 10. a great actor who could inspire people with great confidence.

書面表達(dá)

假設(shè)你是英語科代表，請(qǐng)根據(jù)以下提示，口頭通知你班美國學(xué)生參加學(xué)校舉辦的一次講座。

1. 時(shí)間：周三下午4點(diǎn)；

2. 地點(diǎn)：圖書館；

3. 內(nèi)容：清華大學(xué)教授唐文方介紹中美文化差異；演講后可以和唐教授交談，介紹你在中國的經(jīng)歷，有對(duì)中國文化不理解的問題可以詢問唐教授；

4. 提示：準(zhǔn)時(shí)到場(chǎng)。

注意：1. 詞數(shù)100左右；2. 可適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫；3. 開頭和結(jié)尾已給出，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)。

Boys and girls,

May I have your attention, please?

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That’s all. Thank you.