People use their mouths for many things．They eat，talk，shout and sing．They smile and kiss．In the English language，there are many expressions using the word"mouth"．But some of them are not so nice．
For example，if you say bad things about a person，the person might protect and say"Do not bad mouth me．"
Sometimes，people say something to a friend or a family member that they later regret because it hurts that person's feelings．Or they tell the person something they were not supposed to tell．The speaker might say："I really put my foot in my mouth this time．"If this should happen，the speaker might feel down in the mouth．In other words，he might feel afraid for saying the wrong thing．
Sometimes when one person is speaking，he says the same thing that his friend was going to say．When this happens，the friend might say："You took the words right out of my mouth!"Sometimes a person has a bad or unpleasant experience with another person．He might say that experience"left a bad taste in my mouth"．Or the person has possibly had a very scary experience，like being chasedby an angry dog．He might say："I had my heart in my mouth．"
Some people have lots of money because they were born into a very rich family．There is an expression for this，too．You might say such a person"was born with a silver spoon in his mouth"．This rich person is the opposite of a person who lives from"hand to mouth"．This person is very poor and only has enough money for the most important things in life，like food．
51．When a man says"I had my heart in my mouth"，usually he means he is ．
| A． |
excited |
| B． |
scared |
| C． |
surprised |
| D． |
satisfied |
52．Your best friend Tony said what you were going to say，you might say：" ．"
| A． |
You were born with a silver spoon in your mouth |
| B． |
You really put my foot in my mouth |
| C． |
You really left a bad taste in my mouth |
| D． |
You took the words right out of my mouth |
53．What does the underlined word"chased"mean in Chinese？ ．
| A． |
追赶 |
| B． |
戏耍 |
| C． |
喂食 |
| D． |
陪伴 |
54．A person who lives from"hand to mouth"is very ．
| A． |
happy |
| B． |
healthy |
| C． |
poor |
| D． |
rich |
55．According to the passage， are not so nice．
| A． |
some bad people's mouths |
| B． |
some people using the word"mouth" |
| C． |
some expressions about mouth |
| D． |
some things people use their mouths to do． |
A man died and was on his way to another world,either Heaven or Hell(地狱).He saw a very beautiful palace halfway and the owner of the palace asked him to in the palace.
The man said,“I have been working hard my life and now I just want to eat and sleep without any work.”
The owner of the palace said,“If so,there is nowhere else than here for you.There is enough delicious food in my palace and you can eat whatever you want without anyone you.Moreover,nothing needs to be done by you.” Then,the man stayed in the palace.
At the beginning,the man felt very ,eating and sleeping,without thinking about other things. gradually,he felt a bit lonely and bored.So he went to the owner and said,“It’s too boring to live by just eating and sleeping every day.Now I have no in this kind of life any more.Could you please help me find a job?” The owner replied,”Sorry,there is no here at all.”
After another several months,the man could not his present life and went to the owner again and said,“I really can not stand this sort of life any more. you do not offer me a job,I would like to go to hell instead of living here.” The owner of the palace laughed loudly and then said,“Do you think it is Heaven here?It is actually Hell!”
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阅读短文，并按要求完成76~80题。
As the Internet becomes more popular, many older media (媒体) businesses are dying out. But TV seems to be doing OK. In fact, it's doing better than OK. Though the Internet is popular in the world, television continues to draw more and more people all over the world to many of its programs. Hundreds of millions turn to TV to watch World Cup soccer，Olympic Games and Discoveries.
In many places, increasing numbers of people can watch more TV than before. Ten years ago, only 44% of British homes had satellite or cable TV(卫星或有线电视).Today, more than 93% do. More importantly, recent studies show that people are spending more time watching TV. Surprisingly, this is even true of young people between the ages of 8 and 18.Today's television industry has given so many choices. As a result, people can watch more of the things they like 24 hours a day.
The technology behind television has also improved. The big boxes that once filled living rooms are gone. Today's TV screens are thinner and thinner, yet the pictures are better and better. TVs are also moving from living rooms into kitchens and vehicles.
For years, TVs have also been used as video game players. But now they have been used in a few new ways. Many televisions can connect to the Internet and record programs. They also let people watch two programs at the same time. Today the most modern television has been on the way of development.
The Internet is the main challenge (挑战) for television now. But TV industry has shown that television will be important for years to come.
【1】判断正误（“T”表示正确，“F”表示错误）；【2】完成句子；【3】~【4】简略回答问题；【5】将文中画线句子译成汉语。Studies show that people are spending more time watching TV than before. 【】
Many televisions can _______________________ the Internet and record programs.
Where are TVs moving from living rooms?
___________________________________________________________________ What is the main challenge for television？
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Reading is the key to school success and, like any skill, it takes practice. A child learns to walk by practicing until he no longer has to think about how to put one foot in front of the other. An excellent sportsman practices until he can play quickly, correctly and without thinking. Educators call it “automaticity (自动性)”.
A child learns to read by sounding out the letters and finding the meaning of the words. With practice, he stumbles less and less, reading by the phrase (短语). With automaticity, he doesn’t have to think about the meaning of words, so he can give all his attention to the meaning of the text.
It can begin as early as first grade. In a recent study of children in Illinois schools, Alan Rossman of Northwestern University found that automatic readers in the first grade not only read almost three times as fast as the others, but also got better results in exams.
According to Rossman, the key to automaticity is the amount (数量) of time a child spends reading , not his IQ. Any child who spends at least 3.5 to 4 hours a week reading books, magazines or newspapers will probably reach automaticity. It can happen if a child turns off TV just one night for reading at home.
You can test yourself by reading something new which is suitable (适合) for your level. If you read aloud with expression, with a sense of the meaning of the sentences, you probably are an automatic reader. If you read brokenly, one word at a time, without expression or meaning, you need more practice.“Reading is the key to school success” means that reading .
| A．helps school develop faster |
| B．is a key to a successful school |
| C．helps students go to a key school |
| D．can improve students’ learning results |
Children with “automaticity” can read faster because they .
| A．know how to read the words |
| B．do not have to think while reading |
| C．read by themselves without any help |
| D．pay attention to the meaning of the text |
Rossman tells that any child who will possibly be an automatic reader.
| A．turns off TV one night 4 weeks |
| B．reads books by the word quickly |
| C．spends an hour reading every day |
| D．gets the same grades as others in exams |
The underlined word “stumble” in the passage means “” in Chinese.
| A．结结巴巴地读 | B．全神贯注地读 |
| C．心不在焉地读 | D．声情并茂地读 |
The best title for the passage is “”.
| A．IQ Is the Key to the Automaticity |
| B．TV Is Bad for Children’s Reading |
| C．Automaticity Depends on Practice |
| D．Automatic Reads Will Be Successful |
Welcome to Shawnee Mountain, a great place for skiing! All people can have a wonderful time here. For more information, you can visit www.shawneemt.com or call 570-421-7231.
| Some price as Shawnee Mountain Skiing Last year! 3 Minutes to the Top LIFT（电梯）TICKETS |
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| Winter 2011-2012 Price |
Midweek (open to close) |
Weekend/holiday (open to close) |
Night (3 pm to close) |
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| Adult(成人)（Ages 19 to 61） |
$43 |
$50 |
$29 |
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| Young Man*(Ages 18&under) |
$32 |
$36 |
$29 |
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| Child (46cm tall & under with paying adult) |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
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| College Student College ID(身份证)needed |
$33 |
$44 |
$29 |
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| Soldier (active duty ID needed) |
$33 |
$44 |
$29 |
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| Elders*(Ages 62 to 69) |
$33 |
$44 |
$29 |
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| Super Elders*(Ages 70+) |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
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| *proof(证明)of age may be needed |
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| Holiday periods: 12/25/2011 through 1/2/2012；2/21/2012 through 2/25/2012 |
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| Lift Hours |
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| Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday8am-10pm Sunday8am-9pm |
Christmas Day Noon-5pm Night skiing 3pm-close Mid December-March |
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Shawnee Mountain is a wonderful place for
| A．staying | B．skiing | C．climbing | D．visiting |
Two parents and a child of 45cm tall will payfor the lift ticket on weekend.
| A．$100 | B．$86 | C．$50 | D．$43 |
If a soldier goes to the mountain,should be shown for a lift ticket.
| A．the proof of age | B．the college ID |
| C．the phone number | D．the active duty ID |
It is known that people can go to Shawnee Mountain.
| A．with expensive tickets at night | B．for 6hours on Christmas Day |
| C．from Mid December to March | D．just from Monday to Friday |
Which is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．There are 2 holiday periods during a winter |
| B．The prices now are not the same as last year. |
| C．People over 70 are also welcome to be there |
| D．people can go to the mountain in the afternoon. |
Saturday, June 16th
In the morning, we went camping along a path in Green Natural Park. We were happy because it was a sunny day. We were expecting an enjoyable two-day holiday. On the way, we kept singing and making jokes.
However, in the afternoon, when we finished our picnic at one o’clock, it was dark and windy. Soon, there was a shower. Unluckily, none of us brought an umbrella. We ran about but we could find no place to hide.
Twenty minutes passed and it was still raining, There were hours to go before we reached the campsite (野营地). It was even worse that our small compass (指南针) showed that we went to the wrong way. We had lost our way!
We had to make a quick decision as it was raining heavily. Chris said we could set up a tent to hide in, so Mary and Tom helped to set up the tent. Chris and I tried to make a fire to keep us warm. But we were unable to light the fire, as everything was wet. We dried ourselves, chatted and waited inside the tent. At about five o’clock, it stopped raining. We decided to give up the camping trip because all of us had been very tired.
This camping trip may not be very successful but we know each other better. And the most important thing I’ve learned from this trip is the importance of team spirit.The writer went camping in Green Natural Park .
| A．for 4 hour | B．for 2 days |
| C．in June | D．in the afternoon |
It was even worse that they .
| A．had no picnic | B．lost their way |
| C．couldn’t light the fire | D．couldn’t know each other |
Chris suggested that they should in the rain.
| A．set up a tent | B．reach the campsite |
| C．keep singing | D．find a place to hide |
Which of the following is NOT true？
| A．It was sunny in the morning. |
| B．None of them had an umbrella. |
| C．They gave up the camping at last. |
| D．They ran about to dry themselves. |
The writer has learned the importance of from the trip.
| A．making a decision | B．working together |
| C．enjoying holidays | D．taking a compass |