根据短文内容，从短文后的A-G选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。
Without plants, people could not live. We eat plants.______ 1_____ And we need plants for another reason---we need them beacause they are beautiful.
____2 Imagine no flowers with their sweet smells, their beautiful colours and their lovely shapes. Imagine, when the wind blows, we are not able to hear the leaves of the trees or watch the branches swing from side to side.
____3____ That is why we have parks full of trees and flowers. That is why
people always like houses with room for some grass and a garden.
Do you talk to your plants? _____4____ Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird,
writers of a book called The Street of Plants, tell of an experiment in which two
seeds were planted in different places. While the plants were growing, one plant
was given love and hopeful ideas. ___5____ Under the earth it had more and longer roots; above the earth, it had a thicker stem and more leaves.
| A．Plants get energy from the sun. |
| B．Do you give them love and take care of them? |
| C．After six months, The deserted plant faded(凋谢) away. |
| D．After six months, the beloved plant was bigger. |
E. We take in oxygen that plants make.
F. Everywhere people need beautiful plants.
G. Imagine a world without plants.
下面是一篇应用文及应用场合的信息,请阅读下列应用文和相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息.
A. English Classes Our English teachers do not follow a fixed lesson for each class. Every class is different because every student is different.
B. Cooking Classes We believe that if you do well in cooking, you will eat better, feel better and live better. Our cooking classes are for you. Our teachers will come to your house and teach you all the skills you need.
C. Driving Classes Cars become more and more popular. Driving skills are necessary for everyone . We promise to make you drive freely in a month.
D. Children’s Dance Classes Children between the ages of 5 and 15 are taught in our classes. Common dance styles for children include ballet and jazz dance.
E. Piano Classes Piano lessons are for both the beginners and the students who want to review their skills. Learning to play the piano is great for all ages. In the beginning, you will progress rather quickly through our piano lessons.
F. Yoga Classes Yoga is an ancient method of exercise and personal development for the body and mind. With its gentle movement and deep breathing, it’s a good method of relaxation.
阅读下列人物的个人信息,然后匹配适合他（她）们的培训班。
1.Cathy is an editor. She is always very busy. She wants to relax after work and on weekends.
2.Mary believes that cooking is great. Cooking is a creative art. Like painting, dancing or a perfect tennis serve, cooking can be one of the most fulfilling of outlets for creative energy.
3.Amy is fourteen years old. She believes dance is an expression of the body and is a part of all living things in the universe.
4.Tina likes piano concerts. She studies piano a little when she was young. Her dream is to be a pianist.
5.Linda is a middle school student. She studies very hard and does well in every subject except English. She is looking for a training class to improve her English.
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培训班 |
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| Cathy |
A. English Classes |
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| Mary |
B. Cooking Classes |
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| Amy |
C. Driving Classes |
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| Tina |
D. Children’s Dance Classes |
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| Linda |
E. Piano Classes |
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| F. Yoga Classes |
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
请阅读下列不同类型汽车的信息：
Toyota Electron-2006 (new): Toyota’s new car is both powerful and economical. Using a combination of fuel and electricity this car will not only save money on petrol bills, but it will also save the environment. Has air conditioner and leather seats. Price: $17,500
BMW Series 7-2006 (new): Judged the Car of Year” by Wheels Magazine this is the best high-class car on the market. It is big enough for 5 people but is smooth and fast. Has all the latest safety equipment and computer mapping system. Price: $84,900
Porsche 911-2006 (new): This newest Porsche is packed with the latest safety equipment and engine technology. It can hold 2 people and the roof can come down automatically for you to enjoy the fresh air. Has DVD entertainment system and computer mapping system. Price: $72,000
Chrysler Minibus-2005(second-hand): With its unique seating design, this vehicle can hold up to 14 people. Silver outside with black leather inside and in excellent condition. Has 2 automatic sliding doors plus DVD entertainment system. Price: $19,200
Ford Fairlane-1998(second-hand): With a traditional Ford design, this car is dark bule and is an ideal second car for the family. Mechanically in good condition. Has air conditioner and CD player. Price:$6,900
Honda Civic-1996(second-hand): This small, white, two-door car is easy to park and cheap to run. Inside and outside both in excellent condition. It uses very little fuel and is the perfect car for city driving. Has CD player. Price:$2,500
请阅读下列购车者的信息，然后匹配购车者与拟购买的汽车：Robert Anderson. Robert has just been appointed the manager of a large international company. He wants to get a car that will impress his business colleagues yet is also suitable for transporting his wife and three children.
Julie Sunderland. Julie has recently moved into the city where she is studying. She needs a car that is cheap to buy and run so she can get to university and to her part-time job.
Bill Woodwar. Bill is the coach of the local football team and needs a car that can take the players and equipment to and from their games.
Mary Alderson. Mary’s rich dad promised he would buy her a new car for graduating from university. She wants something that is safe, that will allow her to enjoy listening to music and show off to her friends.
Kate Power. Kate needs to get a car to travel to her new job. But she feels guilty about the pollution she will cause so she wants a car that will do the least amount of harm to the environment.
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
English, you are so popular
English is the world language, the language of international communication in many areas of life; trade, air and sea transport, tourism and sport. New ideas in science, technology and medicine happen so quickly that it is impossible and very expensive to translate everything into different languages.If you want to study some subject, you need to know professional words and phrases.
English is used as a first language in countries such as Australia, Canada， Ireland, New Zealand, the USA and many of the countries in the Caribbean.It is a way in which people who have different languages communicate with each other. This is especially true in many parts of Africa and India.
Australian, American or Irish English has another pronunciation or stresses, so sometimes you cannot understand, although you can speak English. The USA has no official national language. English is used like a natural language by all Americans, because it is very simple. The American variety is popular between no-native speakers, too.
English is far more worldwide in its distribution(分布) than all other spoken languages. 25% to 33% of the people in the world understand and speak English to some degree. And most of them can use English freely.
In 2001, the 189 member countries in the United Nations were asked what language they wished to use for communication with other countries. More than120 chose English, 40 selected French, and 20 wanted to use Spanish.However, the percentage of Internet users who are not native English speakers is increasing rapidly, especially in Asia.
| A．It has become the most useful language. |
| B．Therefore, most things are published in English. |
| C．In other countries it is used as a second language. |
| D．However, English in all these countries is not the same. |
E.English is also the language particularly on the Internet.
F.There are at least 165 languages spoken in the United States.
G.Therefore, it is not surprising that all languages change through time.
Bored by the Chinese courses he was majoring in, Zuo Cheng, 18, couldn't imagine having to drag himself into class day after day, week after week, for four years．
The Beijing Language and Culture University student decided that enough was enough．
"It may seem like I've wasted a year and have to start college all over again, but now that I've settled on a field I'll be able to concentrate．" Zuo said．
Zuo is not alone．
At the China Three．Gorges University in Yicljang in Hubei Province 53 out of 59 students in the Physics Department took transfer exams last semester．
"Many students picked colleges before majors, only to discover their mistakes a few weeks after arrival on the campus．" said Jiang Xin, 20, who was able to switch to electrical engineering and automation from physics．He said that physics graduates had few other options besides going into teaching,
A new survey, of 2,500 students nationwide starting in September this year, suggests that as much as 35 percent of students are disappointed by their courses．
However, Shao Yangfang, who works at the admission office of University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, advised students to consider both short-term and long-term goals．
"After graduation do you want to find yourself in a job very specially related to your college major? Or, would you like to possess the knowledge and skills that will enable you to work in many areas?Above all, your choice of major should be based on your own interest, abilities and personality．" Shao said．
| A．These are the questions students need to consider． |
| B．After rounds of exams and interviews, he managed to transfer to the Department of International Accounting． |
| C．He added that a career in education just didn't suit him． |
| D．Unfortunately only 22 of them got a place on another major． |
E．Many college students don't care about their future career．
F．When we were at high schools very few of us understood how a major relates to a career．
G．When we were at high schools, we already knew what are hot majors and what are unexpected ones．
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Learning English online is an effective way to improve your English. But with any type of learning you need to be prepared. This passage will give you advice and tips on how to get the most out of your online lessons.
This is an obvious point but also the most important one. A computer, a good Internet connection and a headset are what you will need to take classes online. A web camera is also pretty important. Make sure that your computer is turned on, that everything is plugged in correctly and that you have tested the connection. Doing this before the class means that you will be ready when the lesson starts
Take the classes somewhere quiet.Trying to listen and participate(参与) in English classes is very difficult when there is noise around you. So find a quiet room and make sure that no one disturbs you while you are taking your lesson.
When grammar or anything else is being taught, make sure that you understand it. You won’t need to practice it at this time; just make sure that everything is clear. If you don’t understand what is being taught, ask your teacher to explain it again. Your teacher will be more than happy to deal with whatever puzzles you.
Practice speaking English.
Every class is an opportunity to practice your English speaking with a native and qualified teacher. Try to allow the conversation to flow by listening and talking in a natural way.The teacher should note the mistakes and correct them at a later time.
Relax.
Come to class feeling relaxed and excited.Come into the class excited about learning English. You will be able to get more out of the class this way.
| A．Review after the lesson |
| B．Make sure everything is ready. |
| C．Understand what is being taught. |
| D．Get away from everything that may be going on in your home |
E. Language learning should be enjoyable especially in online classes.
F. You will meet many problems when you are learning English online.
G. This is your chance to speak English without worrying about too many mistakes.