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1、 阅读理解
Robert Frost(1874—1963) was the statesman of American letters in the twentieth century,a rare national poet who was read and respected by both university professors and everyday citizens.In his life,Frost won four Pulitzer Prizes for his works— more than any other poet in American history.His most famous poems include The Road Not Taken,Fire and Ice and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.Though he is widely read,Frost is also one of the most misunderstood writers in the United States for the complexity of his poems.
Though born in California,Frost was brought up in New England,where he is inseparably linked.After dropping out of Dartmouth College to seek his literary dream,he remained upset for years,producing collections of works but failing to get enough of them published to make his efforts financially worthwhile.Finally,Frost left the United States in 1912 to see whether his works might be better received in London.It was,and in 1913 his first full collection was published in Great Britain.Fellow American poet Amy Lowell adored Frost's work and brought it back to the United States,publicizing it insistently.Soon afterwards Frost's collections became bestsellers,and he became a famous figure.
From then on,Frost was on his way to the lifelong respect and recognition for his achievements in poetry.In 1961,he was invited to read a poem for the presidential inauguration (总统就职典礼) of John F.Kennedy.He recited his poem,The Gift Outright,from memory at the ceremony.This was perhaps his last poetry reading in front of a wide national audience before his death in 1963.More importantly,Frost became the first poet to read a poem at a presidential inauguration.
(1)、What makes Frost "the statesman of American letters"?A、The comments of other writers. B、His literary achievements. C、The complexity of his poems. D、His political activities.(2)、What do we know about Frost before 1912?A、He continued writing after his graduation from Dartmouth College. B、He was well received in London for his first collection. C、He failed to make much money with his publication. D、He produced enough works to achieve literary success.(3)、According to the passage,what brought Frost immediate success in the US?A、The literary value of his poetry. B、The publication of his first collection. C、The invitation from JohnF.Kennedy. D、The recommendation by Amy Lowell.(4)、Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A、The Literary Life of Robert Frost:An Overview B、Robert Frost and the Twentieth Century C、Robert Frost:A Historical Figure D、The Popularity of Robert Frost -
2、 用动词-ing形式或不定式来完成下面的短文
Mr. Zhang is a successful businessman in our city.When he was fifteen years old,his family was so poor that he had to (退学) at school.To help support his family,he did lots of part-time jobs. Later, he (碰巧挽救了) a wealthy businessman.The businessman (许诺奖励) him.Mr.Zhang told him that he (想创办) his own business.Hearing what Mr.Zhang said,the businessman (同意帮他一把).Mr.Zhang's company was set up in 2000.Little by little, he earned a lot of money and became wealthy.He always (后悔离开) school at a young age,so he (决定捐赠) his money to those children whose families were poor.Since then,Mr.Zhang has (致力于帮助) those in trouble.Up to now,he has given away ten million yuan to charities.Although Mr.Zhang is now in his sixties,he doesn't plan to (停止工作).And he (希望挣) more money to help more people.
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3、培养他女儿的音乐天赋是值得的。
①His daughter's musical talent .(worth)
②His daughter's musical talent .(worthy)
③his daughter's musical talent.(worthwhile)
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4、进攻来得如此突然，敌人没有时间逃跑。
①The attack the enemy had no time to escape.(陈述句)
②the attack the enemy had no time to escape.(倒装句)
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5、 选词填空
compete against;be aimed at;achieve one's goal;be made up of;live life to the full;have a positive effect on
(1)、Once I wrote a little poem,which only 40 Chinese characters.(2)、Jennifer eventually ,giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study.(3)、I can give you a suggestion on how we can .(4)、This activity improving the students' ability of listening and speaking.(5)、More research is needed to see if improved fitness could the risk of dementia (痴呆).(6)、In the pumpkin field,I my three brothers and sister to seek out the biggest pumpkin. -
6、It seems as if your American pal is really (enthusiasm) about Chinese culture.
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7、I don't agree that this is of poor quality.For a start,it is a book well worth (read).
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8、I used to practice (speak) English every morning at university.
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9、The foreign friends are looking forward to (show) around our school.
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10、There is no other means of transport.I'm afraid we have no choice but (take) a taxi.
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11、It is easier to avoid a discussion,but risking (talk) about it may eventually lead to a better outcome.
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12、My husband suggested (watch) the Michael Jordan documentary series The Last Dance.
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13、Athletes from our school team have won many gold medals of table tennis (contest) in recent years.
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14、 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Long ago,there was a big apple tree.A little boy loved to come and play around it every day.He climbed to the top of the tree,ate the apples,and took a nap under the shadow...He loved the tree and the tree also enjoyed playing with him.
As time went by,the little boy grew up and he no longer played around the tree.
One day,the boy came back to the tree,appearing sad."Come and play with me," the tree asked the boy gently.
"I am no longer a kid;I won't play around trees anymore," the boy replied."I want toys.I need money to buy them."
"Sorry,but I don't have money.However,you can pick all my apples and sell them.Then,you will have money." The boy was so excited that he picked all the apples on the tree and left happily.The boy didn't come back after that.
The tree was upset.
One day,the boy returned and the tree was so joyful."Come and play with me," the tree said.
"I don't have time to play.I have to work for my family.We need a house for shelter.Can you help me?" "Sorry,I don't have a house.But you can cut off my branches to build your house." So the boy cut all the branches of the tree and left with delight.
The tree was glad to see him happy but the boy didn't appear since then.The tree was again lonely and sad.
On a hot summer day,the boy returned and the tree was delighted."Come and play with me!" the tree requested.
"I am sad and becoming old.I want to go sailing to relax myself.Can you give me a boat?" "Use my trunk to build the boat.You can sail and be happy." So the boy cut the tree trunk to make a boat.He went sailing and did not show up for a long time.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式作答。
Many years later,the boy finally returned.
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The apple tree is our mother.
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15、 假定你是校学生会主席,请以学生会的名义就全球变暖问题写一封英文倡议信,并刊登在你校英文报上。内容包括:1.全球变暖的负面影响(海平面上升、疾病的传播、物种灭绝等);2.如何从我做起减缓全球变暖。例如乘坐公共交通工具出行、节约用水、避免使用一次性产品等。
注意：1.词数80左右(可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯);2.请在相应位置作答。
参考词汇:全球变暖global warming;低碳生活low-carbon life;物种灭绝the extinction of species;公共交通public transportation;一次性的disposable;二氧化碳排放the emission of carbon dioxide
Dear teachers and fellow students,
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The Students' Union
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16、 语法填空
Every year,the ancient Town of Fenghuang, of China's most well-known ancient towns,is visited by a large number of people from all over the world.(fortunate),it was under water as heavy rain hit the centre of the country, tens of thousands of people leaving from the area.Heavy rain and floods lasted for the past few days.Waters in the nearby river called the Tuojiang River rose by almost one metre above warning level, (cause) heavy rainstorms.More than 120,000 local people and tourists have been helped to leave there because of the terrible disaster.And more than 4,000 shops in the town (shut).Several bridges on the Tuojiang River have been damaged or destroyed.Water has flowed into many bars,restaurants and hotels in its ancient town,and electricity in the ancient town has been cut off. the heavy rain has stopped,the popular tourist spot remains closed for local people's (safe).
shoe shop owner named Kuang said the flood was the (bad) the town had experienced.They could only live in an old factory many homeless people had to stay together.
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17、除非你能睡得很好,否则在一两个晚上之后,你就会失去集中注意力、制订计划和保持动力的能力。
,you will lose the ability to focus,plan and stay motivated after one or two nights.
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18、正是那些甘愿奉献而不索取的人才应得到尊敬。
It is those who are willing to give rather than receive that .
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19、尽管下着大雨,他还是不放弃回家。
,he never gave up going home.
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20、一些广告用图片或专家的话来向人们展示产品有多好。
Some advertisements consist of pictures or the words of experts to show people .