1 . At last firemen have put out a big forest fire in California. Since then, they have been trying to find out how the fire began. Forest fires are often caused by cigarette ends which people carelessly throw away. Yesterday the firemen examined the ground carefully, but were not able to find any cigarette end. They were quite sure that a cigarette end did not start the fire. This morning, however, a fireman accidentally
A.by hand | B.by now | C.by chance | D.by himself |
A.problem | B.secret | C.tradition | D.issue |
A.caught | B.brought | C.took | D.got |
A.hurt | B.promoted | C.twisted | D.prevented |
A.fire | B.sparkle | C.electricity | D.fuel |
All human societies play games. Kicking a ball can be found everywhere whether just a ball of cloth , or a skin
In China for well over 2,000 years, people played the game of“kickball”-cuju.The members were often young men from wealthy families though there were also professional kickballers whom you could stick with in your team as sleepers.
Cuju was played as entertainment at formal dinners or the
As you’d expect in a Confucian society, kickballclubs
A.filled | B.held | C.found | D.annoyed |
A.destination | B.speech | C.competition | D.party |
A.were ready for | B.were tired from | C.fell in love with | D.were addicted to |
A.warmth | B.politeness | C.curiosity | D.freedom |
A.rude | B.pleasant | C.skillful | D.aggressive |
A.(S.+V.) B.(S.+V.+O.) C.(S.+V.+O.+O.C.) D.(S.+V.+IO.+DO.) E.(S.+V.+P.) |
2. Although happiness is a door that is always open, we are the ones who have to decide if we are going to walk through the door.
3. Many people consider possible what is really impossible if effort is made.
4. As a person who writes about food and drink for a living, I couldn’t tell you the first thing about Bill Perry or whether the beers he sells are that great.
5. This trend began during the Second World War, when several governments came to the conclusion that the specific demands that a government wants to make of its scientific establishment cannot generally be foreseen in detail.
6. It is difficult to measure the quantity of paper used as a result of use of Internet-connected computers, although just about anyone who works in an office can tell you that when e-mail is introduced, the printers start working overtime.
7. The number of the bees is going down every year largely because of human activity, though a third of the world’s food production depends on this yellow and dark insect and other pollinators.
8. The Conservatives’ planning reform explicitly gives rural development priority over conservation, even authorizing “off-plan” building where local people might object.
9. The very small amount of oxygen, nitrogen and water vapor in the atmosphere of Mars makes it unlikely that the planet could support the kind of living things that we know on the earth.
10. Having chosen family television programs and women’s magazines, the toothpaste marketer, for instance, must select the exact television programs and stations as well as the specific women’s magazines to be used.
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5 . The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a worldwide study of 15-year-old school pupils’ scholastic performance in maths, science, and reading. A closer look at the reading tests shows the interesting fact that girls are outperforming boys in reading and that reading for enjoyment rather than simply for study or school work purposes has a positive impact on reading performance. The PISA study found that in all countries assessed (apart from South Korea), girls read for enjoyment more than boys. The study found that in all the countries assessed, just over half of boys (52%), but almost three-quarters of girls (73%) said that they read for enjoyment.
What does the PISA study imply?
A.Reading for study purposes helps with learning. |
B.Reading for pleasure affects overall academic success. |
C.Reading for pleasure contributes to improving reading skills. |
D.Reading for study purposes does no good to reading performance. |
6 . Where did the idea of “white bikes” come from? In the 1960s, a group of cycling fans came up with an idea. They believed that it would be better for everybody if cars weren’t allowed in the city centre and only bicycles were. They were hopeful that this would help to save energy, reduce pollution and provide free public transport. The group painted hundreds of bicycles white and placed them in many areas around Amsterdam for people to use. Anyone was allowed to take them and use them for short journeys. People would leave the bike in the place where they finished their journey, so that someone else could then take it and use it from there. Soon after, however, problems came up and the “white bikes” all disappeared — thieves stole them all in a matter of weeks!
Why did the group come up with the idea of “white bikes”?
A.To ensure traffic safety. | B.To reduce transport costs. |
C.To encourage physical activity. | D.To promote green transport. |
A. Unfortunately, during one of her challenging workouts, Emily suffered an injury. She had to shift her focus from intense physical activities to leisurely exercises that allowed her body to recover.
B. Emily was a senior high school student with a passion for sports. She had always been participating in various sports in secondary school. With a busy schedule, she would wake up early in the morning and hit the gym before her classes started. This routine not only helped her stay fit but also improved her confidence and competence.
C. As she gradually regained her strength, Emily revised her workout schedule and aimed for a balanced lifestyle. She started doing yoga for stress reduction. She attended regular class and set achievable goals, making sure to listen to her body.
D. During her recovery period, Emily turned to the Internet for guidance. As a digital native, she knew how to surf the Internet to find expert advice on staying fit during downtime. Meanwhile, she joined a voluntary organization that offered fitness programs for people with injuries. She connected with other injured athletes and found support in their shared experiences.
E. Emily’s journey showed the importance of adaptability in sports and fitness. Setbacks were not the end but rather an opportunity to grow and strengthen oneself both physically and mentally.