B Here are some best-selling books in the United Kingdom this summer. The Sea Inside by Philip Hoare Price: £18.99 Philip Hoare won the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize for The Whale. His latest book focuses on the sea itself. In this new book, Hoare swims with dolphins and discovers the life of sailors, scientists and others who love the sea. It is a perfect read on the beach. Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation by Michael Pollan Price: £20 This is a paean to one of the most basic human activities: cooking. Pollan celebrates the ancient ways in which we used the ingredients to deal with raw food, and argues that our modern fast-food diets are killing us. We all would be much healthier and happier if we spend more time in the kitchen rather than watching famous chefs on TV. The Big Screen: The Story of the Movies and What They Did to Us by David Thomson Price: £25 Regarded by John Banville as probably the best book about the cinema ever written, this is a great love letter to the silver screen. For Thomson, now in his 70s, the cinema is a magical place where dreams come alive and where people’s views on love, identity and desire are shaped. Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala Price: £12.99 On December 26th, 2004, Sonali Deraniyagala was enjoying a holiday in Sri Lanka with her two sons, her husband and parents when the tsunami attacked, knocking her senseless and sweeping her family away. She never saw them again. “The most moving book that I have ever read about sadness was how William Dalrymple described it. 40. If you’re looking for a book to read on the beach, you may read the book written by . A. Philip Hoare B. Michael Pollan C. David Thomson D. Sonali Deraniyagala 41. What does the writer want to express in his book Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation? A. How people cooked food in ancient times. B. Modern fast food makes our life convenient. C. People should learn from famous chefs. D. People should cook food by themselves. 42. Who would most probably read Wave? A. Someone who loves reading funny stories. B. Someone who is interested in love stories. C. Someone who wants to make a study of the sea. D. Someone who loves sad and touching stories. 查看更多

 

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Thousands of people in the world are a hundred years old - or more and certain parts of the world are famous for the long lives of their inhabitants: the Vilacamba Valley in Ecuador, and the home of the Hunzas in the Himalayas.
Why do so many people live to a healthy old age in certain parts of the world? What is the secret of their long lives? Three things seem to be very important: fresh air, fresh food and a simple way of life. People work near their homes in the clean mountain air instead of traveling long distances to work by bus, car or train. They do not sit all day in busy offices or factories, but work hard outdoors in the fields. They take more exercise and eat less food than people in the cities of the West. For years the Hunzas of the Himalayas did not need policemen, lawyers or doctors. There was no crime, no divorce and not much illness in their society. They were a happy, peaceful people, famous all over India for their long, healthy lives.
Do you want to live to a hundred years old? Here are some rules for success. First, live in the right place. Second, choose the right kind of job. Doctors, dentists and bus-drivers die young. Farmers, priests and orchestral conductors live much longer. If you are in the wrong kind of job, you can still improve your way of life.
An old man in the Caucasus was talking about his past life. “I was young then,” he said, as he described his 87th year. His secret was: “Think young and stay young.” An old woman from Missouri, the USA, gave this advice, “Drink a little whisky and some warm beer every day.” An English lady just said, “Take a cold bath every morning.” The shortest, simplest piece of advice came from Mr Jim Chapman, aged 103. “Just keep breathing,” he told reporters.
【小题1】Who is most likely to live a long life?

A.A doctor.B.A bus-driver.C.A dentist.D.An orchestral conductor.
【小题2】We can see from the passage that long-lived people avoid ______.
A.working hardB.drinkingC.eating too muchD.taking cold baths
【小题3】 The passage indicates that we can change our ______ to live a long life.
A.jobsB.places of livingC.ways of livingD.ways of thinking
【小题4】What is mainly talked about in the last paragraph?
A.Whose advice is the best.
B.Who is the most long-lived person in the world.
C.Lifestyles of long-lived people.
D.How long-lived people think of their life.

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What does “getting along” with your teacher mean? “Getting along” means that both you and your teacher have a way of communicating and getting what you need from the relationship. In your teacher’s opinion, he or she wants to make sure that you are paying attention, being polite, and trying your best to learn. In your opinion, you want a teacher who is respectful to you, answers your questions, and tries to help you learn. You can get along and learn without being friends with your teacher, although it’s nice if that happens.

In every school, kids will say that some teachers are mean or strict, but don’t judge a teacher until you are in his or her class and can see for yourself. A strict teacher may be someone who feels strong about getting his or her job done — teaching you the subject you are supposed to learn. It’s also important to remember that making mistakes is a part of learning. By pointing out your mistakes and helping you correct them, a teacher is teaching you. Remember, in most cases, your teacher is on your side.

Even if a teacher isn’t your favorite, you can still have a successful relationship, especially if you carry out your responsibilities as a student. Here are some of those responsibilities:

●Attend class ready to learn. Be prepared for class with the right pencils and books.

●Listen carefully when your teacher is talking.

●Do your best, whether it’s classroom work, homework, or a test.

1.The main idea of this passage is about _______.

A.learning from your teacher

B.making friends with your teacher

C.getting along with your teacher

D.understanding your teacher

2. If you get along with your teacher, _______.

A.your teacher will have to answer your questions

B.both of you will benefit from the relationship

C.your teacher will have to be respectful to you

D.you will have to try your best to learn

3.What does the underlined sentence in the second paragraph mean?

A.Your teacher is teaching you to learn the subjects.

B.The teacher has the responsibility to be strict with students.

C.Pointing out your mistakes is also a way for a teacher to teach.

D.The teacher is there to help you.

4. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the responsibility of a student?

A.Learning by making mistakes.

B.Attending class ready to learn.

C.Listening to your teacher carefully.

D.Trying your best to learn.

 

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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。

Test-taking tips

Do you sweat, check your pencil, and feel butterflies in your stomach as your teacher hands out the test paper? A lot of people feel anxious when it is time to take a test. Here are some tips for taking tests:

  1 .Your memory recall will be much better if you have had enough rest. In a scientific study, people who got enough sleep before taking a math test did better than those who stayed up all night studying.

Read the test through first. Once you have the test paper in front of you, read over the entire test, checking out how long it is and all the parts that you are expected to complete.  2 .If something seems unclear before you start, do not panic: ask the teacher.

Focus on addressing each question individually.  3 . Instead, answer the best way you can or skip over the question and come back to it after you have answered other questions.

Relax.  4 .Of course you can not get up and move around in the middle of a test, but you can wiggle (扭动) your fingers and toes, take four or five deep breaths. As we all know, It can be easy to forget things we know well. During a test, if you forget something and start to get tense, it suddenly becomes much more difficult to remember.

Finished already? Although most teachers will let you hand your test paper in early, it is usually a good idea to spend any extra time checking over your work.  5 .On the other hand, if you have 5 minutes until the bell rings and you are still writing, wind up whatever you are working on without panic.

A.  Be sure you have studied properly.

B.  Get enough sleep the night before the test.

C.  This will allow you to decide how much time you have for each section.

D.  As you take the test, if you do not know an answer, do not worry about it.

E.  As the teacher hands out the test paper, be sure you know what is expected of you.

F.  You can also add details that you may not have thought you’d have time for.

G.  If you are so nervous that you blank out, you might need a mini-break.

 

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Here are some advertisements taken from a newspaper.
(1)
Dear Drew Carter,
Your first year on this earth has been a pleasure ride for all of us. We love you!
Love,
Dad and Mom and many friends
(2)
Lawlis—Clarke
The Doctors Virgil and Marjorie Lawlis are pleased to announce the engagement(订婚)of their daughter Diana Susan to Mr. Robert Brent Clarke, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Clarke of Herford, Texas.
A spring wedding is planned in Houston.
(3)
Isbell—Foss
Mr. And Mrs. Davis K. Isbell announce the marriage of their daughter Dang to Mr. Stanley Foss, son of Mrs. John Sipe of Ada, Minnesota.
The wedding will be early April at Abiding Love Lutheran Church.
(4)
Story—Kurio
Miss Stephanie Story and Mr. Warren Kurio married on February 5, at half past seven o’clock in the evening at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas. The bride(新娘)is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Herbert Brule Story Jr. of Dallas. The groom(新郎)is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stanley Kurio of Austin.  
68.What would be the best title for the first advertisement?
A.We Love You                B.Happy 1st Birthday
C.One Year Old               D.Our One-Year-Old Son
69.Lawlis and Clarke are going to get married        .
A.in a church                   B.where Clarke’s parents live
C.against their parents’ will          D.to Lawlis’s parents’ joy
70.Who got or will get married in spring?
A.Not only Lawlis and Clarke but also Isbell and Foss.
B.Neither Lawlis and Clarke nor Isbell and Foss.
C.Either Isbell and Foss or Story and Kurio.
D.Neither Lawlis and Clarke nor Story and Kurio.
71.Who are now a married couple?
A.Lawlis and Clarke.     B.Dand Isbell and Foss.
C.Story and Kurio.                   D.The text doesn’t say.

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It is the season for long lines and frayed(紧张的) nerves. Here are some ways to survive a holiday flight.

Lighten up

Do yourself a favor and ship your presents. Nearly every US airline charges a fee to check a bag, so shipping gifts is now cheaper and more convenient than carrying them in your luggage.

Weigh your options

Not knowing what you’re going to pay for your luggage is annoying. So calculate your overweight-luggage fees at home. You can find the fees out in advance by visiting new site Luggage Limits, which provides the latest information on more than 90 airlines.

Leave amateurs in the dust

Trust us and get to the airport an extra half-hour early. The check-in and security lines are filled with inexperienced files, and it’s a hard walking. Plus, if you decide to cut it close you may not get onto the flight at all. To reduce costs, airlines have reduced on flights and routes. The remaining flights are more likely to be oversold, especially on busy travel days. Fliers who check in early are the least likely to get bumped from oversold flights.

Take it public

The rates for renting a car at the airport have more than doubled over the past year because rental lot inventories have decreased dramatically(现住地). True, renting at the airport is convenient, but it’s just not worth it anymore. Unless you really need a car, take public transportation, hop a cab, or beg a friend to pick you up at the airport instead.

Say no to bumper cars

Tell the people picking you up to avoid parking their car. They can hang out in their car for free while waiting to get a call from you when you land. Many airports, including JFK and LAX now feature this sensible choice.

How does the author think of shipping gifts?

A. Unnecessary.    B. Expensive.      C. Inconvenient.    D. Wonderful.

Airlines have reduced flights to _________.

A. deal with crisis    B. reduce the time for leave

C. lower the cost     D. provide more job chances

It can be learned from the passage that ______.

A. renting a car at the airport is expensive  B. taxis stay at the airport free of charge

C. cars can park at the airport for free      D. JFK encourages people to take a taxi

What’s the best title for the passage?

  A. Five ways to survive a holiday flight.    B. Good seasons for flight.

  C. Cars at the airport.                   D. How to board a flight

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