1.西方哲学之父苏格拉底(Socrates)对西方的思想和科学有着深刻的影响。而亚历山大大帝(Alexander the Great) 将希腊文化从欧洲传到了非洲和亚洲，在此后的数个世纪中影响了整个世界。

2.很多人没有充分认识到吸烟对健康造成的伤害。这就是为什么我们选择公益广告--旨在就有关公共福利而教育人们.

3.他提议建一条双轨隧道。人人都钦佩他绝妙的幽默感。

4.他本该知道警察绝不会允许这类事情发生。但是Tazieff 经常冒这样的生命危险。

5.飞机撒播了近一个月的种子。法国政府让人把它包装起来，一部分一部分地搬回法国。

Thirteen can be a challenging age. Not only did I have to adapt to my changing body, I also had to deal with my parents’ bitter divorce, a new family and the upsetting move from my country home to a crowed town.

When we moved, my beloved companion (伙伴), a small brown horse, had to be sold. I was heartbroken and terribly lonely. I couldn’t eat or sleep and cried all the time. Finally, realizing how much I missed my horse, my father bought me another horse, Cowboy.

Cowboy was without doubt the ugliest horse in the world. But I didn’t care. I love him beyond all reasons.

I joined a riding club. When Cowboy and I entered the events where the horse was judged by the appearance, we were quickly “shown the gate”. I knew nothing could turn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in the timed speed events. I chose the jumping race.

For the whole next month we practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun and then I would walk Cowboy home, totally exhausted.

All of our hard work didn’t make me feel confident by the time the show came. One girl named Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blue ribbons (丝带). I sat at the gate and sweated all out while I watched Becky and her horse charge through the court and finish in first place.

My turn finally came. At the signal, we dashed (猛冲) towards the first fence, jumped over it without trouble and raced on to the next one. Cowboy then flew over the second, third and fourth fences like a bird and I turned him towards the finish line.

No cheers filled the air. The end of our run was met with surprised silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky and her fancy horse by two seconds.

I gained much more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the chances would be, I’d always be a winner if I wanted something badly enough and worked for it. I can be the owner of my fate.

1.What does the underlined word probably mean in Para. 1?

A. Exciting. B. Unforgettable.

C. Delightful. D. Frustrating.

2.Why did the author like cowboy so much in spite of its ugliness?

A. Because she loved horses more than anything else.

B. Because Cowboy was a strong and smart young horse.

C. Because Cowboy had a lot in common with her horse.

D. Because she was sad and lonely and needed a companion.

3.The audience fell into silence at the end of the run probably because________?

A. they didn’t expect Cowboy would win the event.

B. they were unhappy that Becky was beaten in the event.

C. they didn’t like Cowboy, for it was too ugly.

D. they never saw a horse running as fast as Cowboy.

4.After the competition, the author came to realize that _______?

A. she ought gather the courage to solve all the problems.

B. it was time to forget her horse and treat Cowboy better.

C. she needed to work harder to win more blue ribbons.

D. she could be the god of her own fate if she tried hard enough.

UK 5 Days

Today:

A chilly (寒冷的) and frosty start for many this morning, followed by a day of sunshine and local showers. The showers will be slow moving and heavy at times, particularly in the east with a risk of thunder.

Tonight:

Showers will ease this evening and clear spells (一段时间) will develop, causing a widespread frost. However, rain will push into the northwest during the early hours, turning heavy at times.

Friday:

Rain, locally heavy, will continue southwestwards through the day with strong winds. Elsewhere, it will be bright with some sunshine.

UK outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Rain across central parts on Saturday will ease and move northwards. Largely dry elsewhere with some misty sunshine. A mixture of sunshine and showers on Sunday and Monday, turning warmer.

Updated at 04:04 on Thur. 31 Mar.

UK 6-30 days

UK outlook for Tuesday 5 Apr. to Wednesday 13 Apr.:

A generally unsettled picture is likely next week, with showers or longer spells of rain affecting the majority of the UK, but with some drier and sunnier interludes (间歇). Temperatures will probably be around normal for most, but central and southeastern areas may see some warmer air moving up from the continent at times. The week after next will probably continue to be changeable with showers or longer spells of rain crossing the UK, but with some brighter and drier interludes in between. Temperatures may become rather low across the north and northwest later next week.

Updated at 12:36 on Wed. 30 Mar.

UK outlook for Thursday 14 Apr. to Saturday 30 Apr.:

It is likely to be changeable with a mixture of sunny spells and showers. However, some longer drier spells are also likely, particularly in northwestern areas. Overall temperatures will remain around normal for the time of year but with some warmer spells developing at times.

Updated at 12:37 on Wed.30 Mar.

1.The weather of tonight is similar to Friday in that_________

A. it has strong winds. B. it has frosts.

C. it has heavy rain. D. it is mainly sunny.

2.From Saturday to Monday, it may be rainy in the _______.

A. east B. west

C. south D. north

3.What will the weather be like in Britain from April 5 to 13?

A. It will be quite dry. B. It will be rather cold.

C. It will be generally rainy. D. It will be hot in the north.

4.Which part of Britain may have little rain in the second half of April?

A. The southeastern areas. B. The northeastern areas.

C. The northwestern areas. D. The southwestern areas.

Too much work and too much wine go together like biscuits and cheese, a new international studies finds. Employees who work more than 48 hours a week are 11 percent more likely to over-consume (过渡消费) alcohol than those who work standard time, Finnish researchers say. The study looked at more than 300,000 people in Australia, Europe and North America. No differences were seen between men and women, says the study, published in the British Medical Journal.

Risky alcohol consumption is considered as more than 14 drinks a week for women and more than 21 drinks a week for men. About 20 percent of Australians drink at levels that put them at risk of lifetime harm from injury or disease. Drinking alcohol can affect the liver or cause brain damage, heart disease, high blood pressure and increase the risk of many cancers.

Study author Marianna Virtanen said while alcohol might help ease the stress of working long periods of time, risky consumption could lead to difficulties in the workplace, such as poor performance. The European Union Working Time Directive ensures that workers in EU countries have the right to work no more than 48 hours a week, including overtime. “ But many people , for example well-educated managers and professionals, work much longer hours to achieve faster promotions (晋升), salary increases, and more control over work and employment,” said Prof. Virtanen from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.

1.Which place of the following is NOT referred to about the study?

A. Australia

B. Europe.

C. North America.

D. South America.

2.How many drinks is regarded as risky alcohol consumption for women?

A. No more than 14 drinks a week.

B. More than 14 drinks a week.

C. More than 21 drinks a week.

D. Between 14 and 21 drinks a week.

3.Some people work overtime in order to _______.

A. get promotions earlier.

B. get more retirement pay.

C. change more jobs.

D. Make themselves famous among colleagues.

4.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. Too much work can lead to alcoholism.

B. The bad effect of drinking alcohol.

C. The different standard on alcoholism.

D. Too much wine can lead to hard work.

Chiang Mai is proud of the city’s 700- year history, which has rich traditional relics and unique culture. It is located 700 km north of Bangkok and is situated among the highest mountains in the country. Chiang Mai means “the new city” in Thai. King Mengrai founded the city as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom on April 12,1296. Therefore, Chiang Mai not only became the capital and cultural center of the Lanna Kingdom, but was also to be the center of Buddhism in northern Thailand. King Mengrai , a very religious leader, founded many of the city’s temples (寺庙) that remain important today.

It is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to experience both historical and modern Thai Culture. The city has old temples next to modern stores. It has more than three hundred temples, among which some are the most beautiful and honorable in the entire Buddhist world, giving the city an atmosphere (氛围) of calmness.

The old city of Chiang Mai has various dialects, architecture, traditional values, festivals, handicraft and classical dances. In addition, it has hill tribes and their wealth of unique culture. Chiang Mai city features old-world beauty and charm as well as modern enjoyment and convenience. It is also filled with natural resources including mountains, waterfalls and rivers. Nowadays there are many activities and attractions both in the city and the surrounding province, including river rafting , elephant riding and golf.

The quality of living is excellent. Accommodation and food are of the highest standard at a very low cost. Entertainment is plentiful with numerous festivals, outdoor activities and great nightlife. A number of elephant camps, numerous outdoor activities, a variety of handicraft workshops, various cultural performances, and breathtaking scenery make Chiang Mai one of Asia’s most attractive tourist destinations.

1.What can we learn from the first Paragraph.?

A. Chiang Mai is a new city in Thailand.

B. Chiang Mai is the cultural center all over the world.

C. Many temples in Chiang Mai have several hundred years of history.

D. Bangkok lies among the highest mountains in Thailand.

2.Which words best describe the life in Chiang Mai according to the passage?

A. Old and hopeless.

B. Busy and polluted.

C. Poor and inconvenient.

D. Calm and attractive.

3.What is the purpose of the text?

A. To introduce the city of Chiang Mai.

B. To educate the locals of Chiang Mai.

C. To instruct the visitors of Chiang Mai.

D. To show the author’s respect for Chiang Mai.

Are you new to experiencing relationships ? Well, let me give you some advice on how to have a healthy relationship with your partners.

1. Be an honest person with them. Don’t hide things from them, and don’t lie. Don’t be afraid to say things that aren’t flattering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important thing in any relationship. If there is no trust, there’s nothing there. 1.

2. Make sure you give them respect. Now, respect isn’t just simply treating them nicely. 2. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. Basically, learn to study your partner’s moods, wants and needs. Don’t just think about yourself, but think about what your partners need as well.

3. Make sure you are encouraging to your partners. Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positive things at the time3.. Make them feel you are someone they can count on and build a future with.

4. Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them, and joke with them4., Laughter may seem silly, but it’s the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive.

5. Make sure the communication is good. This usually goes along with trust, so always communicate how you feel even if it’s something that upsets you. 5. If they did something that made you unhappy, tell them about it in a respectful manner. It’s important to communicate this to them, not to keep it bottled up.

A.There is a lot more to it.

B.Show them your personality.

C.Instead of screaming, talk to them.

D.Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.

E.So please be honest and they’ll learn to open up to you.

F.Don’t expect too much in a relationship.

G.Your partners should be able to count on you when necessary.

A ship was wrecked (失事) and only two of the men aboard were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. Not knowing what else to do, the two ______ agreed that they had no ______ but to pray to God.

____, to find out whose prayers were more ______, they agreed to divide the territory (领地) between them. What the first man ______ for was food. The next morning, he saw a fruit bearing tree on his side of the island, and he was able to eat its _______ But the other man’s side of land remained ______.

After a week, the first man became ______ and decided to pray for a wife. The next day, a woman swam to his side of the island. But on the other side of the island, there was ______. Soon the first man prayed for a house, clothes and more ______. The next day, like magic, all of these things were ______ to him. However, the other man still had nothing.

____, the first man prayed for a ship so that he and his wife could ______ the island, and in the next morning he found a ship at his side of the island. The first man ______ the ship with his wife and decided to leave the other man on the island, considering him unworthy to receive God’s blessings ______ none of his prayers had been answered. As the ship was about to leave, the first man heard a voice from Heaven booming, “Why are you leaving your ______ on the island?”

“My blessings are mine alone since I was the one who prayed for them,” the first man answered. “His prayers were all unanswered and so he doesn’t ______ anything.”

“You are mistaken!” the voice ______ him. “He had only one prayer, which I ______. He prayed that all your prayers would be answered. Had it not been for that, you would not have ______ any of my blessings.”

1.A. enemies B. survivors C. applicants D. volunteers

2.A. ability B. symbol C. choice D. excuse

3.A. So B. Because C. Otherwise D. Moreover

4.A. powerful B. cheerful C. skillful D. harmful

5.A. accounted B. reached C. prayed D. prepared

6.A. leaves B. fruits C. roots D. branches

7.A. hopeful B. helpful C. useless D. fruitless

8.A. lonely B. doubtful C. selfish D. nervous

9.A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything

10.A. wives B. fiance C. products D. food

11.A. given B. sold C. donated D. congratulated

12.A. Suddenly B. Gradually C. Finally D. Fortunately

13.A. leave B. occupy C. visit D. share

14.A. checked B. decorated C. boarded D. controlled

15.A. if B. as if C. though D. since

16.A. relative B. partner C. male D. colleague

17.A. gain B. acquire (获得) C. deserve D. miss

18.A. yelled B. comforted C. laughed D. opposed

19.A. hated B. answered C. ignored D. treasured

20.A. received B. appeared C. overlooked D. accepted

If you read a newspaper or listen to a newscast recently, you may hear or read a strange word, “staycation”. Staycation is 1. new word the American press is using 2. (describe) vacation very close to your own home, 3. simply staying at home during your vacation. It is a combination (合成) of the words “stay” and “vacation”.

According to many news reports, these staycations are very popular among American families this year. Why? The high price of gasoline for cars and airplanes has made it very costly for Americans to travel 4. (compare) to past years. When you combine this with the weak American dollar, it all adds up to people deciding to stay close to home 5. their traditional summer vacations. Without doubt, some places are more 6. (interest) to “stay at home” than others. And if you live in a very small town, well, you may just want to skip your vacation and save your time up to next year.

Everything is increasingly 7. (expense) nowadays, and let’s face it --- a vacation just may not be in your plan this year. You don’t have to give up family fun just because you can’t get away; instead, follow my tips for an 8. (economy) staycation filled with old favorites and new adventures! Staycations have 9.(achieve) high popularity in modern society in which 10. (employ) levels and gas prices are high.

1.It is a ___________ moment when Yang Liwei, a Chinese astronaut, traveled in space. (历史性的)

2.He is so t_________ to hear the news that he won the first prize in the writing competition.

3.Mostly I cook by myself, but o__________ I will eat out.

4.It is _________ that the police have found the related evidence in solving the murder case. (报道的)

5.The _________ crisis in American brought a great impact on the world economy. (金融的)

6.The new cinema is s__________ in one of the most livest business districts.

7.Do you happen to know his w__________? I can’t find him anywhere.

8.China is one of the __________ of ancient civilization. （发源地；出生地）

9.You can see a wide r__________ of animals in the newly built zoo.

10.Eiffel tower, the landmark of Paris, is a piece of artwork designed by the famous __________, Gustave Eiffel. （建筑师）

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作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。

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。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last summer I go to America and studied at a language school. I had many wonderful experience, but I also had a sad one. One day, the school held party , where I invited to talk about Chongqing. After that they asked me a lot of things about China. But I couldn’t explain them with English clearly. I felt sadly. I learned a lesson from this experience. I have already studied English for eight years, I can’t use it very good. I must work hard to improve my spoken English so that I will not be able to communicate freely with foreigners. I hope I can be a bridge between China and others countries in the future.