The man with the bullhorn encouraged the runners as they made their way up the hill. “Two hours, fifteen minutes, forty seconds ...”His deep, loud voice boomed toward us.
It was mile 17 of the marathon.
“Hey, great stride!” a bearded viewer yelled to me. He clapped loudly. “You’re looking strong. Keep going—go, go, go!”
You bet I’m looking strong, I thought, as I followed my younger sister, Laura. I just got started. She had been diligently clocking eight-minute miles since the race had begun downtown. Initially in the middle of a pack, which was several thousand people, she had been steadily passing other runners for the past 10 miles or so. We were now on the relatively steep rise to the St. Cecelia Bridge. Once we crossed, we would begin heading back into town, running along the east side of the Rincon River. Laura had asked me to run the most difficult section of the marathon with her. Not having trained for anything more challenging than a quick walk, and with no experience running in organized events, I figured I might be good for two or three miles.
Up ahead, steel drums were playing. A group of drummers was beating their drums, chanting, and encouraging us with their music and smiles. Crossing the bridge, I recalled the advice in the Marathon Handbook. During my preview of the route, it had seemed like a babyish thing to do. But now it seemed like a fine idea, and I spat magnificently over the side of the bridge.
“I read the handbook, too!” said a woman behind me, who also let loose over the side of the bridge. We had now started a chain reaction of bridge spitters. It was quite a sight, but I had other things to occupy my attention, namely the back of Laura’s sweater.
Easing off the bridge, and heading south on Avila Boulevard, Laura and I found our pace together again. Here we could hang to the left of the group and enjoy some brief conversation. “You keeping up okay?” she asked. Being her older brother, and therefore unable to admit weakness, I nodded convincingly.
“Hey, Lee!” yelled a waving man on the sidewalk. Immediately pleased that my marathon efforts had been recognized by someone I knew, I waved back and reflected on the importance of wearing tie-dyed clothing to a road race of this size. It made it a lot easier to be spotted!
The town marathon is a “people’s” marathon in that it tends to be a family affair, with the runners and spectators creating a festival atmosphere. I managed to run six miles before bowing out, and Laura finished the entire race in under four hours. I now pride myself on telling people that I ran in a marathon. The distinction between having run a marathon and having run in a marathon seems unimportant. If pressed, however, I’ll admit that I only ran one-fourth of one.
Inspired by this year’s experience, I plan to walk the course--really fast--next year. It’s not because I’m jealous of my sister’s accomplishment. This is not some silly competition in which I must do whatever she does. Rather, Laura got free cookies at the finish line, and the promise of that will lead me to any goal.Why did the author write this story________?
| A．to explain how marathons are won |
| B．to tell about the history of marathons |
| C．to tell a story about a marathon experience |
| D．to show how difficult running in a marathon can be |
Why was Lee glad he wore a tie-dyed shirt?
| A．It helped people locate him easily. |
| B．The shirt brought him good luck. |
| C．It added to the festival atmosphere. |
| D．The shirt was a favorite of Laura’s. |
Which of the following words best describes Laura as she is presented in this passage?
| A．competitive | B．foolish | C．comical | D．carefree |
The tone of this passage is best described as _______.
| A．tense and anxious | B．light and friendly |
| C．matter-of-fact | D．uninterested and bored |
阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题。（请注意问题后的字数要求）
A little old co
uple walked slowly into McDonald's one cold winter evening. They took a table near the back wall, and then the little old man walked to the cash register(收银台) to order. After a short while he got the food back and they began to unwrap it.
There was one hamburger, one order of French fries and one drink. The little old man carefully cut the hamburger in half and divided the French fries in
two piles. Then he neatly placed the half of the food in front o
f his wife.
He took a sip(啜) of the drink and his wife took a sip. “What a poor old couple!” The crowd thought.
As the man began to eat his hamburger and his French fries, his wife sat there watching him and took turns to drink. A young man came over to the old couple. He. But they refused politely and said that they got used to sharing everything.
Then a young lady asked a question of the little old lady. “Madam, why aren't you eating? You said that you share everything. What is it that you are waiting for? ”
“The teeth,” she answered.
61. What's the best title of the passage?(Please answer within 10 words.)
62. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
Both the old man and his wife drank a little of the drink.
63. Please fill in the blank in the fourth paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.)
64. What do you think the couple also share besides the food and drink? (Please answer within 5 words.)
65. Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.
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Price covers：International airfares，departure taxes，fuel charges，local transportation，accommodation，all meals，entrance fees，guides，daily tours and visas for UK citizens.
◆Days 1-3：UK—Shanghai
Fly to the great city of Shanghai and in the evening, sample traditional Shanghai food. Visit the beautiful Yu Gardens，Old Town，Shanghai Museum，cross the Great Nanpu Bridge and tour the Pudong area .Also explore Xintiandi with its 1920's style Shikumen buildings and end your stay in Shanghai with an amazing Huangpu River evening tour.
◆Days 4-7：Shanghai—Yangtze River Tour
Fly to Yichang and change (approx.one hour)to board your Yangtze River ship for the next four nights. Enjoy a tour of the Three Gorges Dam(三峡大坝)before sailing on the grand Yangtze River，passing through the impressive Three Gorges. We take a side trip to the Lesser Three Gorges or travel up the Shennong Stream in a peapod boat and enjoy various shore trips along the way.
◆Day 8：Chongqing—Chengdu
Get off in Chongqing and drive to Chengdu for an overnight stay.
◆Days 9-10：Chengdu—Xi'an
Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see the lovel
y animals. We then fly to the historic city of Xi'an for two nights' stay and enjoy traditional Shuijiao. Next day explore one of the most important discoveries of the 20th Century—the Terracotta Warriors(兵马俑)，followed by the ancient City Wall and a performance of Tang Dynasty dancing.
◆Days 11-13：Xi'an—Beijing
Visit Little Wild Goose Pagoda and see the ancient objects at the well-known Shaanxi Provincial Museum before walking through the lively Muslim Quarter to see the Great Mosque. Later fly to Beijing for three nights' stay and try Peking Duck.During our stay in Beijing，we stroll through Tian'anmen Sq
uare to the Forbidden City，the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China，and visit the Summer Palace. Next day we take a walk on the Great Wall，tour the unique Temple of Heaven and enjoy an attractive Chinese Acrobatic Show.（杂技）
◆Day 14：Beijing—UK
Fly back to the UK，arriving home later the same day filled with happy memories.The underlined word “sample” in the passage probably means “______”．
| A．buy | B．reserve | C．taste | D．make |
The first and last scenic spots to be visited in Xi'an are______.
| A．the Terracotta Warriors and the Great Mosque |
| B．the Terracotta Warriors and Shaanxi Provincial Museum |
| C．Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque |
| D．Little Wild Goose Pagoda and the Muslim Quarter |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the ad?
| A．The tourists will have to pay extra for fuel and meals. |
| B．The tourists will visit the 1920's Shikumen buildings in Beijing. |
| C．The tourists will take a side trip to the Three Gorges Dam during the tour. |
| D．The tourists will stay in Beijing for three nights before leaving for the UK. |
The ad is mainly intended to______.
| A．encourage the British to travel in China |
| B．attract the British to traditional Chinese food |
| C．offer services of booking air tickets to tourists |
| D．provide the British with a better understanding of China |
Are you ready to do your bit to stop global warming? On Saturday, March 29, you will have a chance-to tell Toronto and the entire world that you are devoted to doing your part.
You can do it by turning off your lights during Earth Hour, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Started last year by the World Wildlife Fund in Sydney, Australia, Earth Hour this year is going international, with 17 cities signed up so far, including Toronto.
The challenge for us Torontonians will be to show we are as devoted to fighting global warming as Sydneysiders were last year. Of course, one hour of darkness isn't going to stop global warming. But the thinking behind Earth Hour is that it gets people personally involved(加入). Besides giving people a chance to show their concerns over climate change, the goal is to get them to start changing their wasteful habits. Did you know, for example, that your electronic devices(设备) that you think you've turned off are still drawi
ng power if you leave them plugged in?
If you want to make a difference, sign up today and promise to turn off your lights when Earth Hour arrives on March 29. Persuade others to do their part. Start to think about changes that can be made in your home and your workplace that wil
l cut down on waste and greenhouse gas.What can be the best title for the passage?
| A．A Chance to Help Save the Earth | B．A Chance to Help Prevent Pollution |
| C．An Hour to Fight Against Bad Habits | D．An Hour to Keep Climate Unchanged |
The passage mainly calls on people ofto join in the March 29th activity.
| A．Sydney | B．Toronto | C．the world | D．the 17 cities |
The Earth Hour movement mainly aims to get people toto save our earth.
| A．sense the danger | B．make a promise |
| C．perform their duties | D．show their value |
Which is implied（暗示） in the passage that should not happen in our daily life?
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英语试题
We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don't do a very good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.
So, you have to give a speech and you're terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank goodness, it's over. I'm just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”
Cheer up! It doesn't have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible and use pictures, charts and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience. Don't talk over their heads and don't talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.
If you follow these simple steps, you'll see that you don't have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You're not convinced yet. Give it a try and see what happens. We can conclude from Paragraph 2 that many people.
| A．talk too long in a speech |
| B．are happy to give a speech |
| C．are afraid of giving a speech |
| D．do not prepare for a speech |
All of the following statements are true except that.
| A．a lecturer does not need to organize his speech |
| B．few people know how to make good speeches |
| C．research is important in preparing a speech |
| D．there are simple steps to improve your speaking |
The underlined expression “talk over their heads” means “”.
| A．speak too loudly | B．look at the ceiling |
| C．look down upon them | D．use difficult words and ideas |
The main idea of the passage is that
| A．you can improve your speaking ability |
| B．a poor speaker can never change |
| C．it's easy to make a short speech |
| D．it is hard to make a speech |
The London Marathon is an annual event and of the thousands of runners who take part, many of them have a story to tell as to why they are running the 26.2 mile (42.2 km) course around London.
The men's race was won by Kenyan, Martin Lel, who finished the race in just two hours and five minutes, a personal best time for him. Irina Mikitenko was the winner of the women's race and this was astonishingly only her second race at marathon distance!
There was also a group of 24 runners who have competed in every single one of the 28 London marathons. Jeff Aston is one of them and at 60 years old, he finished in just over three and a half hours.
A lot of the 
non-competitive runners take part in the marathon to raise mon
ey for charity. Jeff estimates he has raised about ￡25,000 (350,000 RMB) over the 28 years he has been running.
Jane Tomlinson is a well-known name in the UK. She raised millions for charity doing long cycle rides, marathons and triathlons while struggling against terminal cancer, a battle she sadly lost last year. In honor of Jane, her husband and daughter took part in the marathon. They managed to raise ￡20,000 (280,000 RMB) for a charity set up in Jane's name.
Another astonishing one was blind runner Dave Heeley completing the marathon. As if that wasn't enough, this was his seventh marathon in seven days, as he took part in a special challenge which took him to seven countries.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
| A．A Variety of Athletic Runners | B．London Marathon |
| C．Inspirational Event | D．Astonishing Marathon Stories |
What do we know from the passage?
| A．The London Marathon is held every year to raise money for charity. |
B．Jane Tomlinson together with her husband too k part in the marathon. |
| C．Dave Heeley is an inspiring marathon runner. |
| D．Kenyan, Martin Lel won the men's race just over three and a half hours. |
The underlined word “triathlons” in the fifth paragraph probably refers to.
| A．a formal meeting | B．a special challenge |
| C．a kind of disease | D．an athletic competition |