1. Where was Open Tchaikovsky Competition held in 1986?
A.In Moscow. | B.In Chelyabinsk. | C.In Berlin. |
A.It inspired many young musicians. |
B.It was the music event of his dreams. |
C.It was a life-changing experience. |
A.Rock music. | B.Pop music. | C.Classical music. |
A.Expressiveness. | B.Smoothness. | C.Completeness. |
2 . For the last three years, a man in India has been living a real-life daily nightmare (噩梦). Every time he walks out of his house, he gets attacked by a group of crows. The strange thing is that the birds only aimed at him.
Shiva Kewat, a daily wage laborer from Sumela village, says his troubles with crows began three years ago. One day, as he was walking on the street, he noticed a crow chick trapped in iron netting. Despite his efforts to help the small bird escape, it died in his hands. Some of the crows must have seen the scene and believed that he killed it, because they’ve been attacking him ever since. Kewat has to carry a stick with him. He just waves the stick around to drive them off.
Kewat said that he didn’t really take the crows’ attacks seriously until he was aware that he was the only target (目标) of the birds and that no one else had ever had a problem with them. And as word of his troubles with the blackbirds spread in and around the village, people started gathering at his house every day just to see if he’d get attacked. Some found it amusing, while others described the attacks as “sudden and frightening”.
Professor Ashok Kumar Munjal, who studies bird behavior at Barkatullah University in Bhopal, said that crows have a very sharp memory and tend to recollect those who have wronged them. While their idea of revenge (报仇) may not be as complex as ours, they do tend to conduct either single or group attacks against humans who hurt them.
1. What has been causing inconvenience to Kewat in the past three years?A.He’s been suffering from crow droppings. | B.He’s been having nightmares during sleep. |
C.He’s been under attack from crows. | D.He’s been the only victim of all bird attacks. |
A.His cruel killing of a crow chick. | B.The act of disrespect to crows. |
C.His refusal to save a trapped crow chick. | D.The misunderstanding between him and crows. |
A.the crows attacked nobody but him | B.he was attacked more and more frequently |
C.more and more crows joined in the attacks | D.people started gathering at his house every day |
A.Ignore. | B.Remember. | C.Imitate. | D.Reject. |
1. 环境保护的重要性;
2. 环境保护措施;
3. 发起倡议。
注意:词数 100 左右。
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1. What position does the man apply for?
A.A salesperson. | B.An engineer. | C.An accountant. |
A.The company culture. | B.The free accommodations. | C.The competitive pay. |
A.Interpersonal relationships. | B.Quality-quantity balance. | C.Unplanned happenings. |
1. How does Robert sound when speaking of his being a writer?
A.Hopeful. | B.Grateful. | C.Doubtful. |
A.He had wild imagination. | B.He enjoyed sports. | C.He loved science. |
A.A teacher. | B.A coach. | C.A librarian. |
A.Writing daily. | B.Listening to stories. | C.Reading extensively. |
6 . Right now you probably spend most of your time in school. Do you wonder what you are going to do after high school? Will you continue to go to school? Will you learn a trade? Perhaps it is time to think about your choices and to prepare for them. Some day work will be a big part of your life.
What kind of job would be right for you? Think about your interests and your skills. You may like to listen to music, dance, play basketball, or work with computers. You may know how to drive a car or how to get along with people. Knowing both your interests and skills will help make a better plan for your career.
To get an idea of what work you would like to do, make a list of your interests and a list of your skills. Think about what you have done to be successful in your interests. After that, brainstorm a list of career choices that might match your interests and skills. You can later keep your lists with the projects and documents (文件) that can help you achieve the career you want.
They can help you know more clearly about your achievements in school and in the world of work. Roberta Zhan, an art designer, finds her work satisfying because it allows her to use her interests and skills. She enjoyed imagining something in her minds eye while she was in school. She took art, design, and computer lessons, and also learned about taking photos on her own.
Here is what she says about the meaning of work: “If you have a job you like, work means much more than just making money. It means using your talents, making a contribution (贡献), and getting a real sense of satisfaction from doing a job.”
1. The passage is most probably written to________.A.students | B.teachers | C.parents | D.designers |
A.listing facts | B.giving examples |
C.asking questions | D.explaining differences |
A.singing songs | B.creating pictures |
C.playing basketball | D.playing computer games |
A.the real meaning of work | B.the importance of interests and skills |
C.the journey of Roberta’s life | D.the way of preparing for the future |
7 . 17-year-old Brennan Agranoff, a colorblind boy, started his custom sock business in middle school, with a small loan (贷款) he got from his Parents. Up till now, he has sold over I million worth of socks onlinein the last four years.
Brennan thought of the idea for his custom sock company at just 13 years old. He was attending a high school basketball game in his hometown of Sherwood, Oregon, and noticed that many kids his age were wearing the same white Nike sport socks. The boy told himself that if these white plain socks were so popular with kids,then some cool custom designs would surely be an even greater hit.
But the boy didn’t tell his parents about the business idea immediately. He spent six months researching things like printing machines and technology and drawing up a business plan. Only when he had everything planned out did he ask his parents for a loan. “They thought the idea was a little out there,” Brennan recently told CNN Money, but he kept pushing, and finally received a S 3,000 loan to start his company. Then he began to work on his own designs. The fact that he was colorblind didnt stop him and he has created over 200 designs now.
Business was slow the first year, but then Brennan started pushing his Hoopswagg products heavily on the other Internet. Orders soon started coming in in large numbers, and Hoopswagg became a popular brand among custom sock lovers. Right now, his designs can be found on Hoopswagg website, Amazon and eBay.
Four years after starting his business, Brennan has achieved great success while balancing schoolhouse chores and his social life. And he says he loved every minute of it.
1. The second paragraph mainly tells us how Brennan________.A.designed his custom socks | B.got his business idea |
C.organized the basketball match | D.managed his company |
A.bought some Nike socks | B.made a business plan |
C.asked teachers for advice | D.got money from friends |
A.got no support from his parents |
B.was too busy to do house chores . |
C.stopped designing because ofhis eyes |
D.enjoyed both his study and business |
A.Honest. | B.Kind. | C.Creative. | D.Helpful. |
1. Where did the man go this morning?
A.To a shop. | B.To a school. | C.To a zoo. |
A.He lost some keys. | B.He lost a camera. | C.He quarrelled with the driver. |
A.The driver sent it back to him. |
B.The company sent it back to him. |
C.He went to the company and got it back. |
1. What is the speaker doing?
A.Complaining about something. | B.Warning the bus manager. | C.Making suggestions. |
A.Every 5 minutes. | B.Every 10 minutes. | C.Every 15 minutes. |
A.40. | B.60. | C.129. |
A.The bus was speeding. | B.The bus was overloaded. | C.The bus didn’t come on time. |
1. Where did the man see the ad for the bike sale?
A.On TV. | B.In a department store. | C.In the newspaper. |
A.The Curzon. | B.The Aderson. | C.The Instant. |
A.Buy the cheapest one. |
B.Go to the shop to look at the bikes first. |
C.Buy the one recommended by the woman. |