The Farmer, His wife, and the Open Door

Once upon a time, there lived a poor farmer and his wife. One day, having finished their day’s labor and eaten their simple supper, they were sitting by the fire. 1. It was blown open by wind.

“Darling, shut the door!” said the man.

“No way, shut it yourself!” said the woman.

“I will not shut it, and you shall not shut it,” said the man, “but let the one who speaks the first word shut it.”

2.

In the middle of the night they heard a noise, and looking around, they found that a wild dog had entered the room, and that he was busy eating their food. Not a word, however, would either of these silly people say, and the dog, having eaten as much as he wanted, went out of the house.

3.

When she was out, a barber entered, and said to the husband, “Why are you sitting here all alone?” 4. The barber then shaved his head, but still he did not speak; then he shaved off half his beard, but even then the man kept silent. “The man is crazy!” cried the barber, and he quickly escaped out of the house.

At the moment, the wife returned from the shop. 5. .

“You spoke the first word,” said the farmer, “so please shut the door.”

A． His words pleased the wife, and so the old couple, well satisfied, went in silence to bed.

B． And then they had a quarrel over who should shut the door.

C． The next morning the woman went shopping by herself.

D． The old couple fell asleep happily at night.

E．The farmer didn’t answer a word.

F．She, seeing her husband in such a strange condition, cried, “Ah! What have you been doing?”

G．The farmer and his wife were stupid.

假设你叫李华，你的澳大利亚朋友 Peter 来信谈了他最喜爱的体育运动，并希望了解你喜爱的体育运动。请根据以下提示用英语写一封回信。要点如下：

1.感谢Peter 的来信；

2.最喜欢的运动是什么；

3.为什么喜欢这项运动。

4.运动给你带来什么好处。。

注意： 词数120。

Dear Peter，

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Yours faithfully

Li Hua

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。

Mr. Watson lived with his family in the woods. He owned 1.______ farm, which looked almost 2._____ (desert). 3._____ (fortune), he also had a cow producing milk every day. He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearby 4.______ other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what 5._____ (leave). The cow was their only means of support, in fact. One day, the cow was eating grass 6.______it began to rain heavily. While making great efforts to run away, she fell over the hill and died. Then the Watsons had to make a living7.______ the cow. In order to support his family, Mr. Watson began to plant herbs and vegetables. Since the plants took a while to grow, he started cutting down trees 8._____ (sell) the wood. Thinking about his children’s clothes, he started growing cotton too. When harvest came around, he was already selling herbs, vegetables and cotton in the market 9._____ people from the towns met regularly. Now it occurred to10._____ that his farm had much potential and that the death of the cow was a bit of luck.

Hi, everybody !

Welcome to our newly-opened Richards Cinema Bookstore!

Now let me introduce to you some of the new film books in our store.

Are you Chinese film fans? OK, here comes the latest 25 New Takes about Chinese films. It is a collection of 25 fresh readings of different Chinese films from the 1930s to the present. In recent years, Chinese films are very popular in the States, such as Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, Hero, and Flowers of Shanghai.

Do you like French films? Well, here is The French Cinema Book. It covers French films from the 1890s to the beginning of the 21st century. It is written for all lovers of French cinema: students and teachers, specialists and fans, and so on.

Maybe you are Indian film fans and star-chasers. Then here is Encyclopedia ( 百科全书 ) of Indian Cinema. The book is a complete introduction to all the best Indian films. It also offers a full list of names of the famous and successful film stars in the past ten years. You know, the Indian film industry is the largest in the world after our Hollywood.

If you like British films, we have The British Cinema Book. It is a good review of British cinema. This book contains a good many nice pictures.

In our bookstore, you can also find books about Mexican, Japanese, Australian, German and Italian films.

Well, please help yourselves to some coffee or tea, and have a good time here!

1.The speaker of the passage is most probably _______

A. the author of 25 New Takes

B. a tourist in the cinema bookstore

C. the manager of the cinema bookstore

D. a reader of Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema

2. How many Asian countries does the speaker refer to when he talks about the film books?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Nine.

3. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage？

A. Indian cinema is second only to Hollywood.

B. The British Cinema Book includes a complete list of names of stars.

C. Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon is well received in the States.

D. The French Cinema Book covers over a century's French films.

4.The purpose of the speaker is_______.

A. to satisfy the customers' various tastes

B. to keep the authors in the cinema bookstore

C. to offer the tourists chances to meet the film stars

D. to take the readers into film producers

七选五,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。

Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables.

One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design（设计、制定） a schedule that they keep to. Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. ___1.___ And it will also give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.

Allow them to study in blocks（一段） of time. __2.__ Ideal study times are usually after dinner or right after school before dinner.

Never allow your children to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive（被动的） activity. ___3.__

You’ll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. ___4.___ After you’ve set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.

__5.___ This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input（投入） you give your children during study periods will help form a bond（纽带、关系） and make studying enjoyable.

A. For example, they may want to study for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle.

B. Instead, use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.

C. Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement, too.

D. Finally, spend time with your kids when they’re studying.

E. Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.

F. This will help your kids to learn to schedule（制定学习时间表） their day.

G. Pick a place where your children can study properly.

书面表达

假定你是李华。应英国朋友Bob的要求，写一封短信介绍你校图书馆的基本情况。内容须包括下面两幅图中的相关信息。

注意：1.词数100左右;

2.可以适当增减细节，以使行文连贯;

3.开头语已为你写好。

Dec. 10

Dear Bob,

Thank you for your last letter asking about our library.

Best wishes,

Li Hua

Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict,” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clothes-khaki pants and sports shirt to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I’m working harder than ever,” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”

More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work in the United States. The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday(but only on Friday). This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.

Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale(士气). Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative impact on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”

1.David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict,” because _______.

A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt

B. he couldn’t stand a clean appearance

C. he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time

D. he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes

2.David Smith wears casual clothes now, because _______.

A. they make him feel at ease when working

B. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes

C. he looks handsome in casual clothes

D. he no longer works for any company

3.According to this passage, which of the following statements is false?

A. Many employees don’t like a conservative dress code.

B. Comfortable clothes make employees more productive.

C. A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees.

D. All the employers in the U. S. are for casual office wear.

4.In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned in the passage except _______.

A. saving employees’ money

B. making employees more attractive

C. improving employees’ motivation

D. making employees happier

语法填空

In order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary. Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear ___1.__ spoken. Secondly, we must be able to speak it correctly with confidence and without hesitation. __2.___, we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.

There is no easy to succeed ____3.____ learning a language. ___4._____ good memory is of great help, but it is not enough only __5.___(memorize) rules from a grammar book. It is not much use learning by heart long list of ____6.____(word) and their meaning, studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language. If we are ___7.____(satisfy) with only a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language“Learning through use”is a good piece of _8.___(advise) for those ___9.___ are studying a new language. Practice is important. We must practice speaking and ____10.___(write) the language whenever we can.

Wanted, Someone for FM 90.8

We’re looking for a radio announcer to join us on Anhui Transportation Broadcasting FM 90.8. Broadcasting and hosting major is necessary, along with some experience in radio and music. Please apply in writing to Anhui Radio and TV Station.

Father Christmas

We’re looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.

Working days: Every Saturday and Sunday from December 11 to December 20 and every day from December 21 to December 25, 14∶30－20∶00.

Excellent pay.

Please contact Yurun Central Square, Changjiang Road.

Accountants Assistant

When you join the team in our Social Security Administration Office, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Office, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated in a 211 University we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.

Social Security Administration Office

Software Trainer

If you are aged 22-48 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￥8,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV to Mrs. Huang, Huanghe Computer Training Center.

1.Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?

A. Yurun Central Square.

B. Mrs. Huang, Huanghe Computer Training Center.

C. Anhui Radio and TV Station.

D. Social Security Administration Office.

2.We learn from the ads that Yurun Central Square needs a person who________.

A. is aged between 22 and 48

B. needs to do some training work

C. should deal with general duties

D. can work for about a fortnight

3.Which position is open to recent school graduates?

A. Accountants Assistant. B. Father Christmas.

C. Radio announcer. D. Software Trainer.

4.What kind of person would probably apply to Huanghe Computer Training Center?

A. One graduating from a 211 university.

B. One with some office experience.

C. One having good computer knowledge.

D. One with experience in radio and music.

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。

For giving all the children a fitting platform to show their gratefulness towards their loving parents, the Parents’ Day actually came into picture. This occasion is celebrated all over the world. 1.

USA: To support and recognize the efforts of parents in upbringing their children, the Parents’ Day had began in USA. National Parents’ Day is the important occasion for all the children of the United States to buy presents for their parents and show their love towards them. 2. Apart from organizing an eventful party and arrange some lovely activities, the children get the much required chance to give cards and flowers to their parents.

South Korea: 5th May is the Children’s day and 8th May is the Parents’ Day in South Korea. Therefore, it’s a very special month in South Korea. Actually celebrated as Mother’s Day, 8th May, gives the opportunity to the large mass of Korea to show respect and memorize the efforts of their parents. Carnations and flowers are given to their parents as symbols of appreciation. 3.

Vietnam: Vietnam has a unique day which is known as the Parents’ Day. Parents and children enjoy the time as they assemble at a place for partaking in different lovely activities. Parents are given a much needed break from their daily chores. 4. This is the chance parents of the country wait for. It’s, however, not a National Holiday in Vietnam but it’s a time for the Vietnamese to gift flowers and cards to parents.

5. . The date of the Parents’ Day, nevertheless, is different in different countries but motives and purpose of celebrating the day is the same all over the world.

A. And the Parents’ day is increasingly popular all over the world.

B. The Parents’ Day is celebrated to recall the sacrifices and compromises of the parents.

C. They get the opportunity to go out for the lunch and dinner along with their children.

D. A quality time is spent together for conveying a message of love and expressing gratitude to the parents.

E. Children will invite their friends and relatives to celebrate this special day.

F. But it’s not celebrated everywhere on the same day.

G. It’s a rare opportunity for them to grasp.