1 . BBC: Top 4 Wonderful English Novels
Great Expectations
By Charles Dickens, 1861
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Mrs Dalloway
By Virginia Woolf, 1925
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Middlemarch
By George Eliot, 1874
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Wuthering Heights
By Emily Bronte, 1847
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1. Which of the following might be the purest British novel?
A.Great Expectations. | B.Mrs Dalloway. |
C.Wuthering Heights. | D.Middlemarch. |
A.In 1847. | B.In 1861. | C.In 1874. | D.In 1925. |
A.Its plot is very simple. |
B.It describes the hero’s events in one day. |
C.It is powered by more psychological energy than any other book. |
D.It is the greatest social and psychological novel written in English. |
A.George Eliot. | B.Virginia Woolf. |
C.Emily Bronte. | D.Charles Dickens. |
A. Don’t use your car horn. B. Stay away from the noisy streets. C. Keep your car in good working order. D. Take part in a community treeplanting project. |
Ways to Help Your Community Stay Quiet
Noise pollution isn’t just annoying. It can also cause psychological problems. If you want to cut back on the noise pollution in your life, taking some measures together with your community will help you and your family feel happier and healthier.
1.Use your car horn (喇叭) only when necessary, as a way to let someone know you are around the corner.
2.The terrible sound of a car’s engine is never welcome, so make sure you are not the one causing noise pollution in your community and spring to get your car repaired. Keeping your car in good, quiet working order will be appreciated by everyone who lives near you.
Keep your music down.
It might sound beautiful to you, but respect the fact that others might not feel the same way. Don’t just assume that your neighbours want to hear your favourite opera as much as you do.
3.Communities with more trees are quieter than those without them, since large, leafy trees can help absorb noise, so such a project is always worth your effort.
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1. This picture is probably from ______.
A.a cinema |
B.a park |
C.an office |
A.Dogs. |
B.Loud music. |
C.Smoking. |
A.You can’t practice or play golf. |
B.The emergency call is 911. |
C.Camping is allowed in the park. |
A.The other | B.Other | C.Another |
A.from | B.at | C.on |
6 . During my second month of the art school, our teacher gave us a pop quiz(突击小测验). I was a hard-working student and I did well in all the
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and about 50 years old,
Just before class
“Absolutely(绝对地),” said the teacher. “In your life, you will meet many people.
I’ve never
A.subjects | B.homework | C.texts |
A.nurse | B.woman | C.student |
A.or | B.and | C.but |
A.first | B.second | C.last |
A.ended | B.began | C.changed |
A.Some | B.Most | C.All |
A.laugh | B.smile | C.shout |
A.learned | B.forgotten | C.remembered |
A.important | B.boring | C.relaxing |
A.seldom | B.also | C.never |
Learning has become my life habit. I think learning is a lifelong journey because every day brings something new.
By studying hard I can write thousands of English words. At first, I didn’t know many English words. Like most students, I thought it was hard and boring to remember them all.
Thankfully, my father gave me a hand. If he found some useful words, he would tell me in a special way.
In the competition, I won the first prize, which made me really happy. This experience taught me to remember more English words.
Of all the dictionaries, I like Oxford English Dictionary best.我家里有十多本《牛津英语字典》。
A.What a | B.What | C.How |
9 . Tracy was always hard-working and creative. She started a website called TEAM for girls when she was 16, and it’s doing better than ever.
TEAM now has 10 million visits every month.
When she was ten, Tracy drew four characters (人物). They are all girls, and they are good friends. She called them “Amazing Girls”. The main amazing girl, Miss E, represents (代表) her younger sister Elizabeth. Amy writes stories, and Mary answers questions. “Amazing Girls” finally became TEAM. “TEAM” means “Together everyone achieves more”.
At that time, Tracy wanted a safe and warm site for girls, but she couldn’t find one. So she decided to create one herself.
At first, Tracy asked family members and friends for help. Her computer teacher also helped her a lot. She created a small website. “There was a homepage, which had the four characters and simple flash animations (动画),” Tracy says. “It was very, very simple, but it was a start.”
Now it is a heaven for millions of girls. It has message boards, quizzes, games, music, and more. Girls can help each other with homework here. And they can also discuss fashion, dancing and singing stars. They feel free and comfortable. They have made their life more fruitful and meaningful.
“I’m able to learn so much about culture around the world,” Tracy says. “The goal for the site was, and still is, to help young girls to believe in themselves.”
1. How many visits does TEAM have every month now?A.10 million. | B.16 million. | C.17 million. |
A.Answers questions. | B.Draws characters. | C.Writes stories. |
A.Because she wanted to make money. |
B.Because she couldn’t find one for girls. |
C.Because her computer teacher asked her to create one. |
A.do their homework | B.dance and sing | C.believe in themselves |
A.Girls’ Success | B.Girls’ Website | C.TEAM’s Meaning |
10 . Teenagers believe anything is possible if they study hard. But they often forget to think about healthy diets (饮食), enough sleep time and exercise. In fact, these things are really important for them to keep fit.
It is important for teenagers to get enough energy. Teenage girls need about 2,200 calories a day while boys need a bit more — doctors suggest 2,800 for teenage boys. 50% of their calories should come from healthy food — rice, vegetables and fruit. People often say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Teenagers also need to drink a lot of water, 6 to 8 glasses a day. Drinking enough water will improve their skin.
Teenagers usually need eight to ten hours’ sleep at night, but many Chinese teenagers do not get enough sleep. A report shows that without a good night’s sleep, teenagers seem to be weaker than they should be. Too much homework is not the only reason why teenagers stay up late. Some watch TV or play computer games late into the night. Teenagers should develop good study habits. So some clever students never study late, but they are able to work well in class.
Exercise is something that can help them. Experts suggest that teenagers should spend at least 30 minutes exercising a day, five times a week. They will feel relaxed when they exercise. It can even help them sleep better at night.
1. How many things are important for teenagers to keep fit?A.2. | B.3. | C.4. |
A.rice, vegetables and fruit | B.rice, vegetables and meat | C.rice, vegetables and water |
A.sleeping better | B.basic energy | C.necessary exercise |
A.Boys need much more calories than girls. |
B.Teenagers need to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. |
C.Some clever students never study late. |
A.eat and drink well | B.study hard | C.keep fit |