1 . A wildfire kills most things in its path, but despite the flames and intense temperatures, rarely is everything reduced to ashes -and that plays a key role in a forest's regeneration. Just one year after the fire, the survivors dominate the forest, and grasses replace the burnt ground. Wildflowers are abundant bushes and small trees have started to grow, and Jack Pine returned. So, it's an amazing ecological system of creating new forest life when it appears that all is lost, one that has evolved throughout the ages, where fire has always played a vital role.
What does the underlined word "one" in the last paragraph refer to?
| A．A fire. | B．A life | C．A time. | D．A system |
1. Speak clearly so that they can understand you.
2. He spoke clearly so that they understood him.
1. vital
| A．外面的 | B．重要的 | C．有用的 |
| A．适合的 | B．财产 | C．城市 |
| A．知识 | B．熟人 | C．承认 |
| A．反对 | B．坚持 | C．在里面 |
| A．小说 | B．作家 | C．名单 |
| A．服务 | B．老鼠 | C．设备 |
| A．.调节 | B．手表 | C．瑞士 |
| A．再来 | B．调节 | C．遥远的 |
| A．站立 | B．即刻的 | C．短的 |
| A．不正常的 | B．正常的 | C．普通的 |
1. It's not safe for her to go out alone at night. (A.secure/B.normal)
2. Later at night, you should turn off your cell phone. (A.switch off/B.put off)
3. The policeman has followed the thief for many days. (A.caught/B.kept rack of)
4. In the early days people made payment by the weight of their silver or gold. (A.later on/B.Early on)
5. She dreamed of spending the rest of her life on a faraway island. (A.lonely/B.remote)
6. Science and technology make it possible for scientists to explore the universe. (A.potential/B.easy)
7. They were eventually convinced by the police to give themselves up. (A.persuaded/B. opposed)
Tencent Class for instance, we interact with our dear “cyber celebrity” teachers through live-streaming classes, but the prolonged screen time does harm to my eyes, so I’ve come up with creative indoor relaxations such as dancing, singing and drawing to keep up my health.
【翻译】比如腾讯班，我们通过直播班与亲爱的“网络名人”老师互动，但长时间的荧屏时间给我的眼睛造成了沉重的损失，所以我想出了舞蹈、唱歌、画画等室内创意放松，以保持健康。
【短语解析】
takes a heavy toll on 给某人造成重大损失
【短语仿写】
此次大衰退给富人们造成了严重的损失。
【参考答案】
Tencent Class for instance, we interact with our dear “cyber celebrity” teachers through live-streaming classes, but the prolonged screen time takes a heavy toll on my eyes, so I’ve come up with creative indoor relaxations such as dancing, singing and drawing to keep up my health.
【短语仿写答案】
The recession then took a heavy toll on the rich.
On Sunday morning, we joined our neighbors and cooperate with others to work more efficiently.
【翻译】星期天早上，我们加入邻居的行列，与其他人合作，以提高工作效率。
【短语解析】
team up with: 与某人合作, 与某人协力, 与某人勾结
【短语仿写】
我和他合作做这项工作。
【参考答案】
On Sunday morning, we joined our neighbors and teamed up with others to work more efficiently.
【短语仿写答案】
I teamed up with him to do the work
7 . On a cold winter day in Denver, I waited in line to see my hero, Jack Canfield, the co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the author of The Success Principles. What Jack had become was a version of what I wanted to be.
From the first paragraph we can learn that the author _________.
| A．wanted Jack to autograph her book |
| B．wanted to be as successful as Jack |
| C．wanted to make friends with Jack |
| D．wanted to get help from Jack |
8 . The Choking Dog
Joanne beat impatiently on the steering wheel of her Mercedes sports car. Now she was stuck in a traffic jam in central Birmingham at 5:30 p.m., and at 6:30 she was expected to hold a meeting of the tennis club.
At last, the traffic was moving, and she switched quickly to the fast lane to get home.After she parked her car, she leapt out of the car and ran for the house. As she opened the door, she almost knocked down Sheba, her dog, who was standing behind it.
She bent down to stroke the large Alsatian dog’s head, “I have to go now.” Sheba was coughing or choking as if she was trying to vomit something. She was obviously in real discomfort, and her sad eyes gazed at Joanne helplessly. Joanne examined the dog closely, and Sheba did look very sick. Joanne realized that it is necessary to take her to the vet immediately. Fortunately, the vet’s surgery is not far. Joanne quickly loaded the coughing and choking dog and took her to the vet.
As soon as she arrived at Dr. Sterne’s place, he brought her immediately into his office.
“Something is stuck in her throat,” said Dr. Sterne.
“Doctor, I have to go back to get changed for an emergent meeting. I’ll be back in ten minutes to pick her up, OK?”
“Sure,” said the doctor.
Joanne hurriedly went back to her home. As she entered the door, the phone rang.
“This is Dr. Sterne. I'm coming with the police. Wait outside for us.” said the doctor with fear in his voice. Joanne was confused and also a little frightened.
When she ran into the street, two policemen were getting out of their car. After briefly checking that she was the owner of the house, they ran into the house, without explaining anything. Joanne was completely confused and very frightened. Then the doctor arrived.
“Where’s Sheba? Is she OK?’’ shouted Joanne.
“She’s fine, Joanne. I extracted the thing which was choking her.”
“Why are the police in my house?”
Just then, the two policemen reappeared from the house, half-carrying a white-faced man who could hardly walk and with blood all over him.
“How did he get in there?”
“I think he must be a burglar,” said the doctor. “I knew he was there because when I finally removed what was stuck in Sheba’s throat, it turned out to be three human fingers. I don’t think he’s a very happy burglar.”
Circle the correct letter of the answer.
1. Why was Joanne impatient at the beginning of the story？
| A．She was lost. |
| B．She had lost a client at work. |
| C．She was stuck in a traffic jam. |
| D．Her dog was sick. |
| A．It was time for Sheba’s checkup. |
| B．The dog couldn’t breathe properly. |
| C．She wanted to get her out of the house. |
| D．The doctor had asked to see her. |
| A．The police arrived. |
| B．The phone rang. |
| C．The dog died. |
| D．A burglar was just escaping. |
| A．stared | B．cried | C．barked | D．laughed |
Direct speech and reported speech
Change the following direct speech into reported speech.
5. “Something is stuck in her throat,” said Dr. Sterne.
Answer questions in complete sentences and in your own words.
6. Use two or three sentences to describe what happened between the dog and the burglar.
7. What are the consequences of burgling?
8. Why did the doctor ask Joanne to wait outside her house?
① He resigned his post
② He resigned his post
③ He resigned his post
④ He resigned his post
