DEAR Daughter,
We have not seen you for a while now, so I thought we might check in. Did you fall off the edge of the Earth? Your mother worries, you know, and I am just curious. Well, I am more than curious. I feel abandoned.
Apparently you’ve dumped us for your career. I can understand that, because you’ve always had a wonderful work ethic (道德).
Look, obviously your long absence has confused us. As we go about our daily routines, your mother and I are distracted – both by your absence and our pride in your career. The other day, I entered my work password into the microwave, then stood there cursing it for not working. And I was so off my game (状态差) that I actually used that cholesterol-free mayo (不含胆固醇的蛋黄酱) your mother insisted on buying in an effort to drive me from the house.
Listen, a lot has happened since you’ve been away. Abraham Lincoln was shot. We had two more children – a princess, now 23; a boy, now 12.
Yesterday I bought a very clean 2001 Camaro car from an older woman. Your mother is not happy about this. She says it is the kind of muscle car driven by ex-convicts (有犯罪前科的人) when they examine your house at 2 am.
In response, I tell her it was the car of my dreams (when I was 18). So that’s where your long absence has left us. Your long absence is not so bad, though we miss your roaring laughter ... the way your cheeks flush (晕红) when you eat Thai food. How you always march too hard into the house, like a Scotsman stepping on snakes.
Each evening, your mother now waits by the window the way she did when you used to step off the bus in first grade, your hair full of rubber bands.
Bet that drove you crazy even then, her running out on the porch (门廊) like you’d just returned from a month-long journey to the moon.
Look, parents are not easy people.
But should the urge ever hit you, feel free to stop by some time. Our house is your house. Our hearts are yours too.
And your mother is still waiting by the window.
Love, DadThe author entered his work password into the microwave because __________.
| A．all kinds of passwords made him confused |
| B．he was thinking too much about his work |
| C．he was affected by his daughter’s long absence |
| D．he was getting old and he had forgotten how to use the microwave |
The author describes his and his wife’s current situation by __________.
| A．comparing the past and present |
| B．talking about history and his dream |
| C．listing changes they have made to their routines |
| D．detailing strange things they have started doing |
With the last six paragraphs, the author is trying to __________.
| A．describe what kind of person his daughter is |
| B．show how much he and his wife care about their daughter |
| C．show how annoyed his daughter must feel about her mother |
| D．remind his daughter of the problems they had |
From the article, we can conclude that the author is __________.
| A．humorous | B．inspiring | C．serious | D．patient |
The vitamins (维生素) are named by letters of the alphabet (字母表). Vitamin A is needed by the eyes. There is Vitamin A in milk, butter, and green vegetables. It can be kept by the body.
Vitamin B cannot be kept. It must be supplied all the time by some of the food we eat.
Vitamin C is very important to the body. Without it men’s teeth become loose (松的) and their arms and legs get weak. Lemons (柠檬), oranges and tomatoes have Vitamin C in them.
Vitamin D is the sun vitamin. We get it in milk and eggs and from sunlight on our skin (皮). There are other Vitamins, but these A, B, C and D, are the most important.There are many kinds of vitamins, the most important of which are ______.
| A．Vitamin A | B．Vitamin B and C |
| C．Vitamin D and A | D．Vitamin A ,B,Cand D |
There are both Vitamins A and D in ______.
| A．green vegetable | B．sunlight | C．butter and eggs | D．milk |
If somebody is near-eye sighted probably he needs ______.
| A．Vitamin A | B．Vitamins A and C | C．Vitamin D | D．Vitamin B |
We can get Vitamin D when ______.
| A．we have bread and butter for our breakfast | B．we are eating fruits |
| C．we are working in the field in the sun | D．we are having eggs |
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is one of the largest cities in the world. It is also one of the world’s most modern cities. Twice last century, the city was destroyed and rebuilt. In 1923 a major earthquake struck the city. Thousands of people were killed and millions were left homeless as buildings collapsed and fires broke out throughout Tokyo. It took seven years to rebuild the city. During World War II, Tokyo was destroyed once again. As a result of these disasters, there is nothing of old Tokyo remaining in the downtown area.
After the war, the people of Tokyo began to rebuild their city. Buildings went up at a fantastic rate, and between1945 and 1960, the city’s population more than doubled. Because of the Olympic Games held in Tokyo in 1964, many new stadiums, parks and hotels were built to treat visitors from all over the world. As a result of this rapid development, however, many problems have risen. Housing shortage, pollution, and waste disposal(处理) have presented serious challenges to the city, but the government has begun several programs to answer them.What kind of city is Tokyo?
A historic city. B. A world famous seaport.
C. A highly modernized city. D. A most attractive (有吸引力的) city for tourists.What major(主要的) event(s) happened in Tokyo last century?
| A．Its population was doubled. |
| B．It was twice destroyed by natural disasters and was twice rebuilt. |
| C．Serious social problems emerged.(出现) |
| D．It was ruined by an earthquake and a war, but was twice rebuilt. |
Which of the following problems is NOT mentioned in the passage?
| A．Housing shortage. | B．Waste disposal. |
| C．Heavy traffic. | D．Pollution. |
What has brought so many problems to Tokyo today?
| A．A severe (严重) earthquake and the Second World War. |
| B．The foreign occupation (占领) after the war. |
| C．The population explosion between 1945 and 1960. |
| D．The rapid development of the city after the war. |
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Yao Ming was born in 1980. In his last season with the Shanghai Sharks，he scored 32.4 points per game. The big man from China helped the Houston Rockets in the NBA and retired in July 2011. He is the son of two great basketball players and learnt how to play basketball when he was young. As one of the stars in the NBA，he worked hard to make his dream come true and show the world that Chinese basketball player love this game too！ |
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Pele is a football player that everyone knows. He was born in Brazil in 1940.He started playing for Santos when he was only 16 and he didn’t retire until 1977.He played for Brazil 111 times and he scored 97 international goals. Pele came from a poor family. He started playing football in the street，like many people around the world do. He was soon picked to play for Santos and quickly became an international figure. |
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Steffi Graf was born in Germany in 1969.She won the tennis semifinal at Wimbledon in 1985 when she was only 16，but she lost the final to another great tennis player，Martina Navratilova. People were surprised by the strength and power of her game. She soon became a famous tennis player and she has won most of the main matches several times. |
In the passage，is the youngest player.
| A．Pele | B．Yao Ming |
| C．Steffi Graf | D．Martina Navratilova |
comes from. Brazil
| A．Pele | B．Yao Ming | C．Steffi Graf | D．No one |
Which of the following is RIGHT?
| A．Yao Ming is a table tennis player. |
| B．Yao Ming is playing for the Chinese Football Team. |
| C．Yao Ming’s parents are not basketball players. |
| D．Yao Ming isn’t in the Houston Rockets now. |
From the passage，we know that .
| A．Martina Navratilova was also a tennis player |
| B．Steffi Graf was born in Wimbledon in 1985 |
| C．Steffi Graf won the tennis final when she was only 16 |
| D．Steffi Graf has won few of the main matches since 1985 |
Most dog owners feel that their dogs are their best friends. Almost everyone likes dogs because they try hard to please their owners. One of my favorite stories is about a dog who wanted his owner to please him.
One of my friends has a large German shepherd ( 牧羊狗) named Jack. Every Sunday afternoon, my friend takes Jack for a walk in the park. Jack likes these long walks very much. One Sunday afternoon, a young man came to visit my friend. He stayed a long time, and he talked and talked.
Soon it was time for my friend to take Jack for his walk, but the visitor didn’t leave. Jack became very worried about his walk in the park. He walked around the room several times and then sat down directly in front of the visitor and looked at him. But the visitor paid no attention. He continued talking. Finally, Jack couldn’t stand it any longer. He went out of the room and came back a few minutes later. He sat down again in front of the visitor, but this time he held the man’s hat in his mouth.
German shepherds aren’t the only intelligent dogs. Another intelligent dog is a Seeing Eye dog. This is a special dog which helps blind people walk along the streets and do many other things. We call these dogs Seeing Eye dogs because they are the “eye” of the blind people and they help them to “see”. Seeing Eye dogs generally go to special schools for several years to learn to help blind people.The writer tells the story about the dog Jack to show that____.
| A．it, like many other dogs, always tried to please its owner master |
| B．it, unlike many other dogs, always wanted its master to please it |
| C．it was more intelligent than many other dogs |
| D．it was the most faithful dog of his friend’s |
Jack came to sit in front of the visitor in order to____.
| A．please him | B．be pleased |
| C．ask him to leave immediately | D．invite him for a walk |
The sentence “Finally, Jack couldn’t stand it any longer.” means___.
| A．Jack could no longer put up with the visitor |
| B．Jack could no longer stand but he might sit down |
| C．Jack was very tired and wanted a rest |
| D．Jack was very angry with the visitor |
Which of the following titles would be the best for the passage?
| A．Dogs─A Great Help to People |
| B．Dogs ─ Our Faithful Companions |
| C．An Introduction to Dogs |
| D．Famous Dogs in Germany |
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The word science is heard so often in modern times that almost everybody has an idea of its meaning. However, its definition is difficult for many people. The meaning of the term is confusing, but everyone should understand its meaning and objectives (目标). Just to make the explanation as simple as possible, suppose science is defined as classified knowledge or facts.
Even in the true science, distinguishing fact from fiction is not always easy. For this reason great care should be taken to distinguish between beliefs and truths. There is no danger as long as a clear difference is made between temporary and proved explanations. For example, hypotheses(假设) and theories are attempts to explain natural phenomena. From these positions the scientist continues to experiment and observe until they are proved or discredited. The exact status of any explanation should be clearly labeled to avoid confusion.
The objectives of science are primarily the discovery and later the understanding of the unknown. Man cannot be satisfied with recognizing that secrets exist in nature of that questions are unanswerable; he must solve them. Toward that end, specialists in the field of biology and related fields of interest are directing much of their time and energy.
Actually, two basic approaches lead to the discovery of new information. One, aimed at satisfying curiosity, is referred to as pure science. Sometimes practical-minded people miss the point of pure science in thinking only of its immediate application for economic rewards. However, one should remember that the construction of the microscope had to come before the discovery of the cell. The host of scientists devoting their lives to pure science are not apologetic about ignoring the practical side of their discoveries; they know from experience that most knowledge is eventually applied.
The other is aimed at using knowledge for specific purposes--for instance, improving health, raising standards of living, or creating new consumer products. In this case, knowledge is put to economic use. Such an approach is referred to as applied science.
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