True Friendship-Recognition How can we find true friendship in this often phony, temporary world? Friendship involves recognition or familiarity with another's personality. Friends often share likes and dislikes, interests, pursuits, and passion. How can we recognize potential friendship? Signs include a mutual desire for companionship and perhaps a common bond of some kind. Beyond that, genuine friendship involves a shared sense of ca ring and concern, a desire to see one another grow and develop, and a hope for each other to succeed in all aspects of life. True friendship involves action: doing something for someone else while expecting nothing in return; sharing thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement or negative criticism. True Friendship-Relationship, Trust, Accountability True friendship involves relationship. Those mutual attributes we mentioned above become the foundation in which recognition transpires into relationship. Many people say, "Oh, he's a good friend of mine," yet they never take time to spend time with that "good friend." Friendship takes time:time to get to know each other, time to build shared memories, time to invest in each other's growth. Trust is essential to true friendship. We all need someone with whom we can share our lives, thoughts, feelings, and frustrations. We need to be able to share our deepest secrets with someone, without worrying that those secrets will end up on the Internet the next day Failing to be trustworthy with those intimate secrets can destroy a friendship in a hurry. Faithfulness and loyalty are keys to.true friendship. Without them, we often feel betrayed, left out, and lonely. In true friendship, there is no backbiting, no negative thoughts, no turning away. True friendship requires certain accountability factors. Real friends encourage one another and forgive one another where there has been an offense. Genuine friendship supports during times of struggle. Friends are dependable. In true friendship, unconditional love develops. We love our friends no matter what and we always want the best for our friends.
1. Friends often share likes and dislikes, interests, pursuits, and passion.______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
[解析] 由文中第一段最后一个句子“Friends often share...and passion”可知该句提供的是正确信息。答案为A。
2. True friendship involves action: doing something for someone else while expecting something in return.______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
B
[解析] 文中第二段倒数第四行有相关信息“True friendship involves...nothing in return”,因此该句表达错误。答案为B。
3. Trust is essential to true friendship.______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
A
[解析] 文中第四段第一个句子“Trust is essential to true friendship”可知题干表述正确。答案为A。
4. Failing to be trustworthy with those intimate secrets doesn't have to destroy a friendship.______
A.True
B.False
C.Not Given
A B C
B
[解析] 文中第四段第五行有相关信息“Failing to be trustworthy...in a hurry”,因此题干表述错误。答案为B。
One of the greatest contributors to the first Oxford English Dictionary was also one of its most unusual. In 1879, Oxford University in England asked Prof. James Murray to serve as editor for what was to be the most ambitious dictionary in the history of the English language. It would include every English word possible and would give not only the definition but also the history of the word and quotations(引文) showing how it was used. This was a huge task, so Murray had to find volunteers from Britain, the United States, and the British colonies to search every newspaper, magazine, and book ever written in English. Hundreds of volunteers responded, including William Chester Minor. Dr. Minor was an American surgeon who bad served in the Civil War and was now living in England. He gave his address, as "Broadmoor, Crowthorne, Berkshire," 50 miles from Oxford. Minor joined the army of volunteers sending words and quotations to Murray. Over the next 17 years, he became one of the staff's most valued contributors. But he was also a mystery. In spite of many invitations, he would always decline to visit Oxford. So in 1897, Murray finally decided to travel to Crowthorne himself. When he arrived, he found Minor locked in a book-lined cell at the Broadmoor Asylum (精神病院) for the Criminally Insane. Murray and Minor became friends, sharing their love of words. Minor continued contributing to the dictionary, sending in more than 10000 submissions in 20 years. Murray continued to visit Minor regularly, sometimes taking walks with him around the asylum grounds. In 1910, Minor left Broadmoor for an asylum in his native America. Murray was at the port to wave goodbye to his remarkable friend. Minor died in 1920, seven years before the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was completed. The 12 volumes defined 414 825 words, and thousands of them were contributions from a very scholarly and devoted asylum patient.
1. According to the text, the first Oxford English Dictionary______.
A.came out before Minor died
B.was edited by an American volunteer
C.included the English words invented by Murray
D.was intended to be the most ambitious English dictionary
A B C D
D
[解析] 由文章最后一段中的“Minor died in 1920, seven years before the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was completed.”可知A项错误,由文章第=段可知,牛津词典是集体智慧的结晶。所以B、C两项均错误。答案为D。
2. How did Dr. Minor contribute to the dictionary?______
A.He helped Murray to find hundreds of volunteers.
B.He sent newspapers, magazines and books to Murray.
C.He provided a great number of words and quotations.
D.He went to England to work with Murray.
A B C D
C
[解析] 由文章第三段中的“Minor joined the army of volunteers sending words and quotations to Murray.”可知,Minor给Murray提供了大量词汇。答案为C。
3. Why did Dr. Minor refuse to visit Oxford?______
A.He was shut in an asylum.
B.He lived far from Oxford.
C.He was busy writing a book.
D.He disliked traveling.
A B C D
A
[解析] 由文章第四段中的“Murray finally decided to travel to Crowthorne himself.When he arrived, he found Minor locked in a book-lined cell at the Broadmoor Asylum(精神病院)for the Criminally Insane.”可知,由于Minor被关进精神病院,所以没办法去牛津。答案为A。
4. Prof. Murray and Dr. Minor became friends mainly because ______.
A.they both served in the Civil War
B.they had a common interest in words
C.Minor recovered with the help of Murray
D.Murray went to America regularly to visit Minor
A B C D
B
[解析] 由文章倒数第三段中的“Murray and Minor became friends, sharing their lore of words.Minor continued contributing to the dictionary, sending in more than 10000 submissions in 20 years.”可知,他们之所以能成为朋友。是因为他们对词汇有共同的兴趣。答案为B。
5. Which of the following best describes Dr. Minor?______
A.Brave and determined.
B.Cautious and friendly.
C.Considerate and optimistic.
D.Unusual and scholarly.
A B C D
D
[解析] 由文章内容可知,Minor在精神病院住院期间依然坚持编写词典,由此推出他的不寻常(unusual);由文章倒数第三段中的“Minor continued contributing to the dictionary, sending in more than 10000 submissions in 20 years.”可以看出他的学者风范(scholarly)。答案为D。
1 Every 45 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. Every 3.1 minutes, someone dies of one. Stroke killed an estimated 167, 661 people in 2000 and is the nation's third leading cause of death, ranking behind diseases of the heart and all forms of cancer. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long term disability in the United States. 2 Stroke is a type of cardiovascular(心血管的) disease. It affects the arteries(动脉) leading to and within the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients(营养物) to the brain is either blocked by a clot (凝块) or bursts. When that hap pens, part of the brain can't get the blood(and oxygen)it needs, so it starts to die. 3 The brain is an extremely complex organ that controls various body functions. If a stroke occurs and blood flow can't reach the region that controls a particular body function, that part of the body won't work as it should. If the stroke occurs toward the back of the brain, for instance, it's likely that some disability involving vision will result. The effects of a stroke depend primarily on the location of the obstruction(阻塞) and the extent of brain tissue affected. 4 The American Stroke Association has identified several factors that increase the risk of stroke. The more risk factors a person has, the greater the chance that he or she will have a stroke. Some of these you can't control, such as increasing age, family health history, race, and prior stroke. But you can change or treat other risk factors to lower your risk. Factors resulting from lifestyle or environment can be modified with a healthcare provider's help. Some of these include.. high blood pressure, current smoking, heart disease, and high red blood cell count. A stroke can happen to anyone at any moment. In fact about 600, 000 people have strokes every year. For many years, there was no hope for those suffering a stroke. However, recent breakthroughs have led to new treatments. For the treatments to work, the person must get to a hospital immediately. A. Effects of a stroke B. Stroke in the US C. Definition and description of a stroke D. Breakthroughs in treatment E. Risk factors of stroke F. Warning signs of a stroke
A. suffer from a stroke B. will be affected C. change their lifestyles D. won't work as it should E. occurs at the back of his/her brain F. controls various body functions
6. When a stroke occurs, the arteries leading to and within the brain ______.
B
[解析] 第二段第一句说的就是中风影响到通向大脑的动脉以及大脑里面的动脉。答案为B。
7. When a stroke occurs, the region that controls a particular body function probably ______.
When I was in the third grade, I started riding the Metro bus alone. At first, I was only allowed to ride to school, but eventually my parents extended the privilege to include my favorite childhood haunts: Grandma's apartment, Pike Place Market and, in the summer, Seattle Center. 1 It gave me power rare among my eightyear-old peers: the ability to get around the city without the assistance of an adult. By the time I turned 16, a new power beckoned:a form of transportation that was available on demand and did not require an umbrella or an extra pair of gloves like most young Americans, I believed the auto industry's propaganda that a car was necessary for my transition to adulthood. For the next ten years-except for a short time in college, when I found myself unable to afford a vehicle of my own-I left the bus behind. 2 During my commutes, I became more aware of the negative impact of car culture:pollution, sprawl, isolation and fatalities. I began to question my right to subject my beloved city to the impact of my choices. So I returned to my roots and began riding the bus to Work. 3 I sold my lovely silver coupe in March 2003 and have used the bus as my primary means of transport ever since. Riding the bus isn't always fun. I don't like riding it on rainy days, when the floor is slippery and the windows are so fogged up that you can't see your stop. I don't like standing when the bus is crowded. 4 I don't like practical hairstyles or sensible shoes. Despite these occasional inconveniences, I will never go back to driving, because what I believe is this: I believe in sitting next to my neighbors, in saying "How're you doing today?" and "Nice weather, isn't it?" 5 I believe in eavesdropping. I believe in novels you can't put down. I believe in business people and teenage lovers, middle-aged gossips and giggling toddlers. I believe in watching and listening. I believe in naps. I believe in the camaraderie that develops among riders late at night, when the mouth-voiced driver plays jazz loud enough for everyone to enjoy. A. I believe that change is possible-if all of us ride. B. I believe in feeling the sun on my skin, in breathing fresh air and moving my body. C. Eventually, I was using my car so rarely that I decided to try living without one. D. Back then, the bus symbolized independence. E. I don't like drivers who ride the brakes. F. But then I accepted a job at a software company based 15 miles outside the city.
Melissa Poe was 9 years old when she 1 a campaign for a cleaner environment by writing a letter to then President Bush. Through her own efforts, her letter was reproduced on over 250 donated billboards(广告牌) 2 the country. The response to her plea for help was so 3 that Poe established Kids For A Cleaner Environment(Kids F.A.C.E.) in 1989. There are now 300, 000 4 of Kids F. A. C. E. worldwide and is the worlds largest youth environmental organization. Poe has also petitioned the National Park Service to 5 a "Children's Forest" project in every national park. In 1992, she was invited as one of only six children in the world to speak at the Earth Summit in Brazil as part of the Voices of the Future Program. In 1993, she was given a Caring Award for her 6 by the Caring Institute. Since the organization started, Kids F. A. C. E. members have distributed and planted over 1 million trees! Ongoing tree-planting projects include the 7 of Kid's Yards-backyard wildlife habitats (栖息地)-and now Kids F. A. C. E. is involved in the exciting Earth Odyssey, which is a great way to start helping. "Starting the club 8 out to be a way to help people get involved with the environment-club members started doing things like recycling, picking up litter and planting trees as well as inviting other kids to join their club." "We try to tell kids that it's not OK to be lazy, 'she explains. "You need to start being a responsible, environmentally 9 per son now, right away, 10 you become a resource-sucking adult." A. creation B. across C. implement D. before E. members F. began G. turned H. purpose I. overwhelming J. efforts K. friendly L. professional
To describe the impact and influence that music has had both in and on my life, I need a word much more serious than important. Music has always been an integral, intimate and essential part of my life. At various times it has been both intimidating and 1 (inspire). It has shaped who I am, what I think and how I feel everyday of my life. Music has provided a vehicle that has 2 (allow) me to ex press and explore every facet of my character. Early in my life it was a source of 3 (confuse) and a part of me that I hid from others. Eventually music provided the 4 (confident) that allowed me to share my life more fully than I could. It 5 (provide) a way to connect to my parents and share a special part of their 6 (live) ;especially when it came to my father. Music gave me a sense of belonging in their lives that separated me from the rest of my 14 7 (sibling). Music is everywhere in my life. It fills my days and dreams. I al ways hear music 8 (play) in my head. Ever since I can remember, whenever I am sitting idle and not preoccupied with some thought or other, music, or rhythm 9 (actual), fills the empty spaces between my thoughts, I've been writing songs since I could hold a pencil. It's not a matter of choice, it's a compulsion that is part of me. 10 (write) songs isn't something I wanted to do; it is something I had to do.
1. Directions:Write an English composition in about 120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 上周一,你在一所小学观摩了小女孩Amy所在班级的两堂绘画课(如图所示),回家后你用英语写了一篇日记,内容包括: (1)对两堂绘画课的具体描述; (2)你从中获得的启发。