| A. great or extreme in strength or degree B. to organize, manage and do an activity or a task C. to create, set up or found something D. to be interested in something and want to know more about it E. a movement to express opposition and disagreement F. to be capable of being seen or noticed clearly G. the opinion that other people have about how good someone is H. to say or do something that causes others to stop what they are doing I. methods or particular actions in order to achieve a particular result J. showing possibility of achievement or success K. at the end of a situation or process or as the final result of it L. unfair treatment of a person or group |
2. She is among the most promising players in her age group.
3. The workers went on strike in protest against low wages.
4. He was sweating from the intense heat.
5. It is important for a person to have a reputation for being honest.
6. Discrimination against women in the workplace is not allowed.
7. First, we have to establish some basic guidelines and rules for the new class.
8. I decided to conduct an experiment.
9. The police would take tougher measures to deal with the trouble.
10. Tom patted him on the shoulder. “Sorry to interrupt, sir.”
1. Make marks where you have questions.
2. Make marks at the places where you have questions.
3. It is such an advanced theory that few people understand it.
4. It is such an advanced theory as few people understand.
5. It was 8 o'clock in the evening when I found my house broken into.
6. It was at 8 o'clock in the evening that I found my house broken into.
7. Weather permitting, I will go swimming this afternoon.
8. Study hard, and you will make progress in a near future.
9. If you study hard, you will make progress before long.
10. The more you eat, the fatter you will be.
11. Whatever you do, you should do it well.
12. It's unwise of you to give your child whatever he wants.
13. Considering his age, he did a good job.
14. They reached what is called Nantong now.
15. A new hospital has been built where there used to be a chemical factory.
1. I will spend the summer holidays in the countryside.
2. All this will be interesting and good.
3. In the countryside I can enjoy a comfortable and quiet life.
4. I can hear birds singing in the green trees.
5. The best fish swim near the bottom.
6. My father bought me a new bicycle.
7. The whole class laughed.
1. 申请
| A．apply | B．economy | C．app |
| A．home | B．castle | C．building |
| A．护照 | B．通行证 | C．签证 |
| A．wide | B．short | C．narrow |
| A．改变 | B．交换 | C．机会 |
| A．成年人 | B．学生 | C．青少年 |
| A．皇帝 | B．帝国 | C．国家 |
| A．office | B．official | C．officer |
| A．admire | B．admit | C．address |
| A．联系 | B．公司 | C．冲突 |
| A．运输 | B．移植 | C．旅游 |
| A．arm | B．soldier | C．seller |
| A．figure | B．statue | C．people |
| A．评论 | B．讨论 | C．争吵 |
| A．结账离开 | B．登记入住 | C．检查 |
9 . 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?
