2 . 语法填空

Ben is a basketball fan but he is in     1       total mess now. After losing a basketball match, he thought the team     2    (let) down by one member and told a close friend what he thought. To his sorrow, the friend shared his     3    ( disappoint) with others. Now Ben is turning     4     Agony Aunt for help. Agony Aunt shared an old American saying, “Loose lips sink ships.” She asked Ben     5    ( apologise) to his teammate first     6    talk to his friend because friendship is one of the    7    ( great ) things in the world. And most     8    ( important ) , Ben should think about his own behaviour.     9     (fill) with anger, we tend to speak out our minds quickly without thinking clearly. Agony Aunt suggested Ben raise his     10    (concern) with his team coach.

4 . 语法填空

Benjamin Franklin’s famous experiment with lightning has introduced     1     (generation) of children to science. However, new research suggests that the story may be fiction instead     2    fact.

Franklin    3     (fly) a kite during storm in 1752, when there was much interest in electricity. Franklin raised the kite with a piece of string     4     (tie) to it. A metal key was attached to the string. After     5    experiment, he said that lightning was a form of electricity.

However, neither the story     6    the details of the experiment are entirely true because scientists all agree that if Franklin had     7     (actual) touched the key, he would certainly have died from the     8     (electricity) shock. Scientists often question accepted ideas because they want     9     (establish) the facts.

In science, facts should    10     (prove) by experiments and research, and we should not always believe everything we read or hear.

5 . 语法填空

We all know that honesty is     1    important value and     2    lying is wrong. But sometimes we tell some “white lies”    3    (protect) others from the truth.

There are three main reasons     4    we tell a white lie. First, we try to make others feel better, so we protect ourselves from the     5    (disappoint) and anger of others. Another reason for     6    (tell) a white lie is to give encouragement. For example, when our friend asks us what we think of his singing, we surely say it’s wonderful, despite     7     (secret) thinking that it’s awful. Stop for a moment and consider that perhaps our friend wants some frank     8    (comment). Finally, we may also tell a white lie when we want to protect others from bad news.

We may find even white lies have     9     (expect) results. Perhaps the meal we said was “delicious ”     10     (serve) every time we visit. Or when we only share good news, others won’t truly understand our emotions.

7 . From the beginning rivers have played an important part in life of man. Man of the earliest times used the rivers as a means of travel. Today rivers still serve as a great waterway for the transport and people.
In ancient times, man settled near rivers or on river banks and built up large empires.
Water is nature’s most valuable gift to man. Man needs water to irrigate his crops, to cook and to wash. In nations all over the world, rivers mean life and wealth. They feed and clothe nations around them.
Water is also a source of energy and power. Man builds huge dams across the rivers to control the water for irrigation and get the energy needed to drive generators. The electrical power is then directed to homes, cities, factories and television stations.
Man uses water each day. In a small way rivers help to keep man in good health and provide for his amusements. Various forms of water sports keep man strong and healthy.
1. Rivers have been important to man______.

A．since the last century	B．since they came into being
C．since a few hundred years ago	D．since the beginning of BC

2. Man in old times traveled from one continent to another_______.

A．by sea

B．by air

C．by train

D．by bus

3. Generators are machines that are used_________.

A．to direct electrical	B．to control
C．to build dams	D．to produce electricity

8 .        I can well remember that I was once asked to deliver a speech titled “A Real Test in My Life” before the whole class at the age of 9! You can imagine how     1     (terrible) shy I was with so many eyes     2     (fix) upon me. I had no     3     (choose) but to prepare for it, though. First of all, I was to draft the speech, which was just a piece of cake for me, a good writer. But the hardest part     4     (lie) in my oral presentation from my memory— for to read from the paper was not allowed. The real moment began     5     I stood on the platform with my legs trembling and my mind blank. But my     6     (listener) were waiting patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found myself back, delivering my speech with difficulty. After what seemed to be a hundred years, I found my audience applauding— I made     7    ! From then on, my fear of talking before an audience disappeared. Actually with my     8     (confident) building up, I now turn out to be a great speaker. Looking back, I know the greatest difficulty on our way     9     success is our fear. Overcome it     10     we will be able to achieve our goals.

9 . The Silver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs. To better meet your needs, we have made several changes to community facilities in 2014. The followings show how we have tried to make your life better.
Transport
☆Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service.
☆20 new buses for the southern line were purchased in January.
☆50 per cent of city busstops have been upgraded.
Communication
☆Broadband cable is now available to all parts of the city.
☆All of the new Government buildings are smartwired for better computer service!
Medical Facilities
☆The new stateoftheart Nightingale Hospital was opened in June.
☆To overcome a shortage of trained medical staff at Dover Hospital, 10 doctors have been employed from overseas.
☆Some facilities at Station Street Hospital have been upgraded.
Education
☆Textbooks will be free to all primary students in 2014!
☆Rental for private schools has been reduced.
Protection and Security
☆Extra police now patrol（巡逻）the tourist areas.
☆50 new police officers graduated in July and have taken up duties in the city area.
Entertainment / Recreation
☆The new Central Community Building opened in May.
☆5,000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library.
1. What is the purpose of the changes in Silver City?

A．To satisfy all the needs of the citizens.

B．To make public service improved.

C．To better the citizens’life.

D．To meet the needs of the Silver City Council.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Travel books are provided in the new library.

B．More bus lines and stops are bought in Silver City.

C．Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital.

D．There are more police officers on duty now.

3. The public notice is from _______.

A．the community	B．the local government
C．the Silver City Library	D．a travel agency

10 . Researchers are placing robotic dogs（机器狗）in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old people’s depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction. “No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated ,”Edwards points out. “The problem is how we promote that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”

In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner.

“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady, “When I’m watching TV, he’ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”

The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.

“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says, “But it’s amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.”

“Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters’ blood pressure, oxygen levels, or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older people’s minds.”
1. The purpose of Beck and Edwards’ study is to.

A．understand human-animal relationship

B．make lonely old people’s life better

C．find the causes of old people’s loneliness

D．promote the animal-assisted research

2. In the research, the old people are asked to.

A．note the activities of AIBOs	B．keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks
C．record their feelings and activity	D．analyze the collected information

3. What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?

A．It is easier to keep at home.	B．It can help the disabled people.
C．It responds to all the human orders.	D．It can watch TV with its owner.

4. The Beck seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may             .

A．cure certain diseases	B．keep old people active
C．change people’s beliefs	D．look more like real dogs