When slaves were first brought over from West Africa to the southern parts of America, they brought along with them aspects of their own culture-religion, dance,language, music, and cuisine. A mix of the two cultures eventually appeared. The religious dance of the ring shout turned into modern dances like the Charleston, and tribal chants slowly transformed into sorrowful hymns (圣歌) sung by slaves that described their hardships.
These soulful accounts by slaves of the severe climate and conditions began to be called "the blues" , which continued in popularity among African Americans after the Civil War. This music increased in popularity into the early 1900s when many black musicians became an important part of the music industry.
The slaves that had been brought over were from all different regions of West Africa, but they worked together until they gradually formed a common culture. This strengthened the identity of their music that, in the 1950s, eventually led to the beginning of rock and roll. The Beatles, the most influential band of the 1960s, are often determined as the accelerator that resulted in the ideology (意识形态)surrounding music that is still around today. The freedom and individuality associated with that time period brought forth a whole culture surrounding music. It was not just music any more, but a lifestyle.
Over the decades, music has developed into such a vital part of society and pop culture. Musicians arc glorified, with tons of adoring and screaming fans. The modern technology of present day has allowed for a greater gap between the creator of the music and the fans, as well as a widespread commercialization of music. However, criticisms of modern pop music often arise due to its mass production, and now there is a lack of the same soul and quality of naturalness and simplicity in music that was rising in the early 20th century.
1.What contributed to the birth of the Charleston?
A. Various African religions.
B. People's love of tribal dances.
C.A mix of two different cultures.
D. The popularity of sorrowful hymns.
2.According to the passage, what can we learn about the blues?
A. It became popular in the late 20th century.
B. It may include the description of slaves' sad lives.
C. It mainly told the stories of the American Civil War.
D. It reflected the hard lives of many black musicians.
3.What does the underlined word "this” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. Slaves' collective work.
B. One region of West Africa.
C. The new common culture.
D. The music by the Beatles.
4.It can be learned that the music in the early 20th century____.
A. possessed soul and sincerity
B. became more commercialized
C. was blamed for its mass production
I). widened the gap between musicians and fans
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One of the odd things about some business organizations is that they spend so much money attracting new customers but spend so little keeping them. It just doesn’t make sense. However, taking customers for granted is a routine in some business organizations.
Loyal customers are an organization's only protection against bankruptcy(破产), and losing them because of neglect or indifference is really wrong. Not only do satisfied customers continue to buy by themselves, but they often encourage others to buy. This is advertising that doesn't cost a penny. Although there are always problems in giving good service to customers, maintaining their business isn't all that difficult. It's a matter of attitude, of believing that everyone who buys from you is entitled to the best treatment you can deliver. Plus giving just a little more than you have to.
There are always problems in giving good service to customers. The reason, of course, is that no organization is perfect, and there's many a slip: unreasonable delays in filling orders, shipping the wrong goods, failing to answer letters promptly, and so on. Sometimes these errors or failures can't be helped. For example, if you can't get parts because of material shortages or a transportation strike, customers may be denied the goods they've ordered.
No matter who is at fault, customers whom you value highly should generally be given the benefit of the doubt. The old saying that all customers should be treated alike is a myth. Customers who repeatedly place large orders and pay for them will naturally, get more attention than those who buy infrequently and have to be badgered to pay what they owe. However, you have to make the assumption that all customers are good unless proved otherwise.
1.From the second paragraph, we can know that ____________.
A. satisfied customers should always be well serviced
B. devoted customers are lifelines of business organizations
C. companies can employ customers to advertise their products
D. it is hard for organizations to offer good services to their customers
2.Which of the following statements might the author agree with?
A. Only regular customers deserve good treatments
B. New customers are treated well in large organizations
C. Some errors and failures in business are unavoidable
D. Both an organization and their customers are responsible for certain errors
3. What does the author imply by saying “all customers should be treated alike is a myth”?
A. It’s not true that all customers are treated equally
B. It is an old story that customers receive equal treatment
C. It is possible that customers should enjoy the same treatment
D. It’s a rule that customers should share equal and fair rights
4. The main idea of the passage is best summarized as “_________”.
A. new customers are kings for business organizations
B. taking customers for granted is regulation in business organizations
C. maintaining customers is the most important thing to business organizations
D. business organizations need spend so much money attracting new customers
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Mary was much kinder to Jack than she was to the others, _______, of course, made all the others upset.
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
John Snow was a famous doctor in London — so expert, indeed, that he attended Queen Victoria as her personal 1. (physics). But he became inspired when he thought about 2. (help) ordinary people exposed to cholera. This was the 3. (die) disease of its day. 4. its cause nor its cure was understood. So thousands of 5. (terrify) people died every time there was 6. outbreak. John Snow wanted to face the challenge and solve this problem. He knew that cholera would never be controlled until its cause 7. (find).
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书面表达
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你打算邀请他去体验一下你家乡的“农家乐”。请用英文写封信向他推荐，要点如下：
1．“农家乐”兴起的原因；
2．“农家乐”的服务特色。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3．参考词汇：农家乐agritainment
Dear Peter,
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Yours．
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短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
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删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改： 在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
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However, others have different opinions, thinking that cars give up waste gases and pollute the environment around. Too much cars will have some bad effects, such as more accidents and crowdedness. Besides, lack parking lots is another big problem.
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完形填空
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1.A. brought B. given C. turned D. showed
2.A. doctor B. hospital C. aircraft D. ambulance
3.A. serious B. terrible C. dangerous D. important
4.A. event B. process C. reason D. accident
5.A. got B. lit C. burned D. moved
6.A. took B. held C. caught D. attracted
7.A. Fortunately B. Surprisingly C. Happily D. Slowly
8.A. pushed B. threw C. dropped D. rolled
9.A.shape B. place C. fact D. time
10.A. benefited B. recovered C. suffered D. relaxed
11.A. if B. while C. because D. although
12.A. normal B. violent C. obvious D. popular
13.A. mention B. notice C. 1augh D. hide
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15.A. heart B. life C. practice D. admission
16.A. grow B. matter C. exist D. appear
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18.A. invite B. cause C. allow D. remind
19.A. false B. strict C. moral D. general
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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。
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a batter student in several ways. 1.___. Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest. You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 2.____. Whenever or however you
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The following methods may work best for you.
● Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
● Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
●4._____.
● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
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A. Use words , not complete sentences.
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D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
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书面表达
春节期间，很多同学收到了父母和亲戚给的压岁钱，近日，你在你班做了一个关于“中学生如何使用压岁钱(lucky money)”的调查,请根据以下内容和要求写一篇短文。
【写作内容】
1. 使用方式：
1) 一些同学存入银行，养成节约的习惯；
2) 一些同学购买书籍，获取更多的知识；
3) 其他方式(至少写两种方式)；
2. 请发表你对压岁钱使用的看法。
【写作要求】字数：100—120字; 文章第一句已经给出，不计入总数。
Recently, I have carried out a survey on how middle school students use our lucky money in my class.____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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