take advantage of sb./sth 利用,欺骗.占-便宜 If you appear to be easy and soft, people take advantage of you. She took advantage of the children’s absence to tidy their rooms. have an advantage over sb./sth. 比-有优势 Her experience meant that she had a big advantage over her opponent. be at an advantage=have an advantage 处于优势地位 Graduates with a good command of English and computer skills tend to be at an advantage when applying for jobs. be to one’s advantage 对-有利 It might be to your advantage to take a computer course of some kind. 查看更多

 

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Five years ago. I went to Shao Xing to visit my cousin. My grandpa had been outside smoking when my aunt called him into the house. He left his  36 on the front porch(门廊) steps so he could continue smoking it   37 he returned.

My cousin was 38 to see what smoking was really like,so he picked up the cigarette,put it in his mouth and puffed(吹) in 39 . Next,he was  40 his head off. He looked like he was about to throw up,but he stretched his hand out toward me to  41 me the cigarette. “Come on. Try it.”he said.

I just grabbed the stupid thing out of his hand and smashed it with my  42 .Then,grandpa returned. “Where’d my cigarette go?” he asked. I just stood there,not wanting to admit what I had done or what my  43 had done before that. But I knew that this was the moment of truth. I took a deep breath and began to  44 .

I told my grandpa that I couldn’t 45 believe he would choose to smoke. I was sure he knew how bad it was,so why did he do it? He said he started smoking when he was just a teenager. Now he was so 46 that he couldn’t stop. It was just too hard to  47 .

Here was an old man,my own grandpa. ,admitting there was something that he couldn’t control that was probably 48 killing him. I stood there in disbelief. dumbfounded(目瞪口呆的). Then I remembered this ad I had seen on TV: There was this lady who was so addicted(有瘾的) to cigarettes that she’d gotten really sick. Doctors had to 49 a hole in her throat for her to 50 ,and she was still smoking through the hole! It was the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen. Standing in front of my grandpa,I began to cry.  51 that happened to him?

Ever since that day, my grandpa has 52  on cigarettes. I know one thing: I want to live a long time. I don’t want to be  53 or out of control of my life the way  54 that lady was. I’ll never smoke. I’ll take  55 air.

36.      A. cellphone     B. cigarette      C. book        D. box

37.      A. while        B. if           C. when        D. though

38.      A. curious      B. glad         C. surprised     D. amazed

39.      A. rain         B. stone        C. dust         D. smoke

40.      A. coughing     B. shaking      C. nodding      D. waving

41.      A. offer        B. help         C. supply       D. warn

42.      A. hand        B. arm         C. shoe         D. toes

43.      A. grandpa      B. nephew      C. brother       D. cousin

44.      A. comment     B. explain       C. excuse       D. announce

45.      A. hardly       B. really        C. exactly       D. actually

46.      A. applied       B. devoted      C. accustomed   D. addicted

47.      A. continue      B. interrupt      C. quit         D. remain

48.      A. slowly       B. quickly      C. frequently     D. calmly

49.      A. hit          B. pat         C. cut          D. break

50.      A. sleep        B. eat          C. smell        D. breathe.

51.      A. If only       B. What if      C. How about    D. So what

52.      A. cut across    B. cut out       C. cut back      D. cut in

53.      A. fearful       B. sick         C. shy         D. worried

54.      A. what        B. which       C. that         D. how

55.      A. simple       B. light         C. fresh        D. heavy

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  We all have dreams.Yet so few of us fulfill them.Often, a dream dies as quickly as it is born   1  .we lack the confidence to keep it.When I was old enough to understand the realities of life, I realized that society puts a high   2   on youth, beauty ad intellectual achievement.This discovery gave me some idea to   3   my dream.

  I know beauty is something I will never have.So I didn’t dream of becoming beautiful.But I didn’t see it as something   4   because it forced me to concentrate my energy to develop my   5   qualities.What people see in the handicapped is only their   6   of being handicapped.People are not impressed with the ability that lies   7   every handicapped person.

  My dream was   8  .I dreamed of becoming a typist when I was in secondary school.The employment field was a highly   9   place.It gave not only keen competition to a handicapped job-seeker but also the unfriendly treatment from the   10   strong and healthy.They see the handicapped as the back row of   11  

  However, I   12   to sit in the back row.I decided to take a course in typing run by the government.When I handed over the application form to the interviewer, she looked at me, then moved her eyes to my body.She advised me to   13   my choice from typing.But I was   14   to stay with it.“I will be a really good typist,” I told her.She accepted me.

  On the fifth month of the sixth-month course, five students were chosen to do some copy typing.I was one of them.I was very   15   and finished half of the work given to us all.

  More work came to me after this test.I could see quite clearly the way to   16   my dream.I was taken on as one of the typists in one of the offices immediately after my graduation.I did not   17   starting at the bottom of the ladder.Being a typist was just the beginning of the   18  .Having achieved one dream, I set out to achieve others.I worked and studied at the same time, which was no easy task.But the sacrifice proved   19  

  Dreamers should keep reaching out for their dreams,   20   what the pain, until they get what they want in life.

(1)

[  ]

A.

even if

B.

because

C.

although

D.

unless

(2)

[  ]

A.

standard

B.

view

C.

value

D.

measure

(3)

[  ]

A.

develop

B.

realize

C.

keep

D.

have

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[  ]

A.

favorable

B.

unusual

C.

beneficial

D.

bad

(5)

[  ]

A.

other

B.

special

C.

unique

D.

outstanding

(6)

[  ]

A.

pain

B.

misfortune

C.

appearance

D.

sufferings

(7)

[  ]

A.

outside

B.

inside

C.

beyond

D.

beside

(8)

[  ]

A.

fantastic

B.

complicated

C.

acceptable

D.

simple

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[  ]

A.

competitive

B.

valuable

C.

mysterious

D.

adventurous

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[  ]

A.

originally

B.

extremely

C.

physically

D.

fortunately

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[  ]

A.

seats

B.

society

C.

jobs

D.

community

(12)

[  ]

A.

had

B.

continued

C.

meant

D.

refused

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[  ]

A.

change

B.

ignore

C.

confirm

D.

prevent

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[  ]

A.

willing

B.

reluctant

C.

determined

D.

glad

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[  ]

A.

happy

B.

efficient

C.

developing

D.

excited

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[  ]

A.

achieving

B.

changing

C.

developing

D.

enjoying

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[  ]

A.

avoid

B.

risk

C.

consider

D.

mind

(18)

[  ]

A.

experience

B.

story

C.

climb

D.

career

(19)

[  ]

A.

disappointing

B.

rewarding

C.

encouraging

D.

satisfying

(20)

[  ]

A.

no sooner

B.

no wonder

C.

no longer

D.

no matter

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Win a week in England!

You still don’t know what to do this summer? Well, here’s your chance to win a one-week language course in Kent, England! Free4Fun and ETC (English Travel Connections) are giving away two trips to Rochester. This historic city is less than an hour’s drive from London and close to the sea resort of Herne Bay. It is also the home of one of England’s most famous writers, Charles Dickens. The town of Rochester is in Southeast England. Charles Dickens often wrote about it in his books. His home, Gad’s Hill, is there, too. A popular attraction is Rochester Castle, a large Norman fortress(堡垒). It was built in the 11th century and rebuilt during the 14th century. Other attractions are Rochester Cathedral, which was built during the 13th century, and Dickens Centre. It has got its name in honor of Dickens himself.

The trip to England includes:

* travel by train (via the Eurotunnel) to and from any railway station in Germany

* room and full board with a guest family for one week

* language course in small groups

* two trips to London

* large choice of sports and entertainment

* German-speaking advisors available 24 hours a day

Interested? All you have to do is to answer the following question: When was Charles Dickens born?

So, take the chance and send your answer by 1 May to:

Free4Fun "Rochester"

Free4Fun, 24 Elphinstone Road, Hastings, 2FQ6VJ

fax: 089 / 85 763-103

e-mail: free4fun@netlight.com

The two winners will be contacted directly before 5 May. They will also be announced in the June issue of Free4Fun. Good luck!

For further information contact:

phone: (03212) 144 43

fax: (03212) 144 42

e-mail: info@etc. com.

59. Rochester Cathedral was built in the     .

A.1100                       B.1200s        

C.1300s                       D.1400s

60. What activities can you participate in during the trip?

A. Working as a language advisor.

B. Learning the German language.

C. Traveling by train with a guest family.

D. Enjoying sports and entertainment.

61. The persons     are likely to win the free trip.

A. who know the birth date of Charles Dickens

B. who are attracted by Rochester Castle

C. who are contacted and announced by Free4Fun and ETC

D. who know more about Charles Dickens’ works

62. This ad was designed to target      .

A. Italians                             B. Europeans   

C. Germans                            D. Americans

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  Learn To Speak French With Rocket French!

  Who Wants to Learn to Speak French Fluently in the Shortest Possible Time?

  If You Answered “I Do! ” Then Please Read on to Try My FREE 6-Day French Course

  Why do you want to learn to speak French?

  Do you live in a French speaking country and want to communicate better?

  Are you traveling to a French speaking country?

  Are you a home-schooled student or a parent who wants their children to learn more quickly and easily?

  Are you a student who wants to get an A in French?

  Have you learned French before and want a fun refresher course(进修课程)?

  Or, perhaps you just have an interest in learning the language of love!

  I’ve designed Rocket French Premium to be the easiest to follow, fastest system for learning how to speak French available.Rocket French Premium is an interactive course that makes you want to study.Also, it's practical.You are going to be able to speak at a restaurant, at an airport, and with new friends!

  It's a great experience to be able to speak with others in a different language.You will be able to enter into a different culture, a different world! Being bilingual(能说两种语言的)is a very special ability, and it's a gift that we want to give to you.

  So are you ready to get to know the secret of learning a new language? You’re looking right at it.

  Try our free six-day course.If you don't, you'll be missing a valuable opportunity to see just how much Rocket French Premium can improve your language level.Thousands of people worldwide have used our unique multimedia course to fast-track their French learning, while having piles of fun in the process.Will you be next?

  Your e-mail address is required for you to receive the FREE course.You can unsubscribe(注销)any time and your e-mail address will never be given to any third party.

(1)

Who are target learners of Rocket French Premium?

[  ]

A.

Students of the French language.

B.

Language experts doing research into French.

C.

Teachers who are eager to improve their students’ French.

D.

Parents who want their children to learn French more quickly and easily.

(2)

Rocket French Premium describes itself as ________.

[  ]

A.

free and funny

B.

practical and interactive

C.

slow but efficient

D.

suitable for everyone

(3)

The ad claims learners of Rocket French Premium ________.

[  ]

A.

will speak fluent French in six days

B.

can take the entire course for free

C.

will practice French in a restaurant or airport

D.

won't have to worry about the security of their email addresses

(4)

The underlined word “fast-track” in the passage probably means ________.

[  ]

A.

speed up

B.

pick up

C.

change

D.

solve

(5)

According to the text, which of the following statements is TRUE?

[  ]

A.

The Rocket French course lasts for 6 days.

B.

Thousands of people worldwide have benefited from Rocket French Premium.

C.

People will enroll in Rocket French Premium for different reasons, but all can be confident that they will be confident French speakers in the shortest time.

D.

Rocket French Premium mainly aims to introduce second-language learners to French culture.

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  Book this package

  There are few areas better than Lack Myvatn for viewing the Northern Lights and discovering the wonders of the Icelandic winter.

  Day 1

  Reykjavik-Akureyri-Lake Myvatn

  Flight to Akureyri from where you will be picked up.Transfer to Lake Myvatn.Sightseeing tour of the Lake Myvatn area.After the tour an introduction of the activities available.

  Day 2

  Free day at Lake Myvatn:optional tours available.Please note that all tours are dependent on weather and road-conditions, and therefore only booked locally at Lake Myvatn.

  Day 3

  Akureyri-Reykjavik

  The morning will be spent at Lake Myvatn and then in the afternoon a transfer to Akureyri where you will go on a short sightseeing tour of Akureyri enjoying the beautiful sights.Afternoon flight back to Reykjavik.

  Activities available at Lake Myvatn

  Snowmobile

  Take an exciting adventure on our snowmobiles out on the frozen Lake Myvatn or travel deep into the Highlands with one of our guides.30 min and 1 hour tour available.

  Super-jeep

  Sightseeing at Myvatn and a super-jeep adventure.3 tours available:around the area of Lake Myvatn;a tour to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe and unforgettable at winter time;a tour further into the Myvatn area.

  Sightseeing tours

  Sightseeing tours to some spectacular places:Icelandic farms, power station, museums and a search for the northern lights.These tours are recommended for all nature lovers.

  Cross-country skiing

  The Lake Myvatn area and surrounding Highlands are great for cross-country skiing.There is a good mixture of areas from easy to more demanding and the length of each tour also depends on one’s ability.

  Horse riding

  A wonderful area that offers a great variation of trekking(跋涉)routes.On offer are tours from one hour to a day tour with different destinations, something to match your desire.

  Go-carts on ice

  Experience the adventure of driving on the ice of the lake.The snow is taken away and you drive with“nailed”tires.Also available is go-carts in the snow.

  Winter garden

  Different kinds of amusements on the frozen lake:bowling, cricket, skating, mini golf etc.

(1)

What is the purpose of the ad?

[  ]

A.

To inform the timetable of a trip.

B.

To list the steps to see the Northern Lights.

C.

To introduce a special traveling package.

D.

To introduce the wonders of the Icelandic winter.

(2)

Where will you spend most of the time during the trip?

[  ]

A.

Reykjavik.

B.

Akureyri.

C.

Lake Myvatn.

D.

Icelandic farms.

(3)

Which activity is not included in the travel package?

[  ]

A.

Sightseeing tour in the Lake Myvatn area.

B.

Sightseeing tour of Reykjavik.

C.

Sighteeing tour of Akureyri.

D.

Seeing the most powerful waterfall in Europe.

(4)

If you want to view the Northern Lights, you will join in ________

[  ]

A.

Horse riding

B.

Cross-country skiing

C.

Super-jeep

D.

Sightseeing tours

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