tournament(錦標(biāo)賽)I.doc

English testI. Multiple choices1. I want _of bread because I am _hungry. A, a bit, not a bit B. a little, a bit C a bit, not a little D. a little, not a bit2. If my plan isnt _of by the committee, all my work will have been wasted. A. approved B. favored C. agreed D. admitted3. I like _youve done your hair. A. the way B. in the way that C. in the way D. the way which4. -I am sorry I broke your mirror -Oh, really? _ A. its ok with me B It doesnt matter C. Dont be sorry D. I dont care5. Look at the trouble! If only I _your advice. A. followed B. would follow C had followed D should follow6. Who would you rather _with you Wang or Li? A .have go B. have to go .C. love to go D. like to go 7. Off to the east, the sky looked pale enough to _the storm would be passing quickly. A. suggest B. report C prove D explain8. The other day, my brother drove his car down the street _I thought was a dangerous speed. A. as B which C that D at which9. They live quite _. A. close B. closely C closed D closing10. What the workers recommended was that they _more pay. A. should give B. be given C. would be given D. were given 11. -Mummy, can I put the peaches in the cupboard?-No, dear. They dont _well. Put them in the fridge instead. A. keep B. fit C. get D. last12. We forgot to bring our tickets, but please let us enter, _? A .do you B. can we C. will you D. shall we13-How do you find the speech given by Mr. Anderson?-I think its good. It could be better, _. A. either B. though C. too D. instead14. The visitor asked the guide to take this picture in the place _stands the famous tower. A. there B. which C. that D. where15. Its sure to become more and more popular in the years to _. A, next B. ahead C. coming D, come16. According to a new study by a British university , learning second language can lead to increase in your brain power .Aa ; the B不填; the Ca; anDthe ; an 17. -I thought you were coming back from Shanghai next week.-Oh, I to stay there for one more week, but I changed my mind.Awould have intendedBintend Chad intendedDhave intended18. - I dont think you should use the dictionary while reading newspapers. -_ , but I cant do without it.ANo, I should BYes, I shouldnt CNo, I shouldnt DYes, I should19. -Do you like cats ? -Of course . They mean a kind of pet to their masters .Abetter than Bmore than Cno more than Dnot more than20.-Mary, what would you say to a holiday for the weekend?- I am simply tired of life here.AYouve just taken the words out of my mouth. BEnjoy yourself.CI cant afford the time DWhere should we go?II. Close testI had just been beaten in a city ping-pong tournament（錦標(biāo)賽).I was now sitting alone in the empty stadium, depressed and 21 . Later, time to leave. As I turned around, I suddenly froze: up there, on the stand was 22 my mother! Happy Birthday, son! she rose and greeted me , smiling a big smile.Mom! I jumped up, rushed 23 towards her, and threw myself into her open arms, 24 into a cry of great sadness, Mom, sorry . 25 on my fifteenth birthday. But.but .why .not even a word of 26 ? Mother stroked my hair, saying, Son, you have to 27 the hardest part of life all by yourself. I, 28 any other, can not be of any help.Then, why.choose to stay behind? I cried out even louder. I 29 want you to know: whatever you are doing, I am always there 30 you, and for ever. mother said calmly, adding, Happy birthday, son.Holding back my tears, I 31 my head, looked steadily at her and said, Thank you, mom.The next year witnessed my victory over my adversaries(對手), and my 32 self as wellI came out first in the same stadium and in the same 33 . Greater honors poured in. Once, when a reporter asked me about what had helped me to 34 it, Mothers love! I answered without hesitation, She has been there 35 , far or near , always watching me defeated or 36 . Her eyes, gentle and kind, are always on me, full of trust and love, and, with that much appreciation and 37 .Puzzled, the reporter went on, But, 38 some, even far from home, are still within their mothers 39 , yet, they can never be what you are. Why?I care 40 about my mothers love. I replied.21. A. worried B. excited C. heart-broken D. cheerful22. A. shaking B. sittingC. waiting D. shouting23. A. madly B. excitedly C. happilyD. completely24. A. turning B. bursting C. running D. changing25. A. Won B. Refused C. Unnoticed D. Lost26. A. praise B. comfort C. scold D. concern27. A. coverB. know C. understand D. see28. A. or B. except C. and D. despite29. A. anxiously B. just C. always D. even30. A. discouraging B. helping C. watching D. pleasing31. A. turned B. shook C. moved D. lifted32. A. old B. good C. special D. strange33. A. place B. event C. position D. year34. A. play B. recover C. make D. love35. A. below B. down C. up D. behind36. A. rest B. lose C. fight D. defeat37. A. respect B. congratulation C. expectation D. wish38. A. If B. while C. until D. when39. A. reach B. sight C. thought D. concern40. A. much B. little C. more D. mostIII. Task-based readingEach year ,millions of people go abroad to work, study or travel. Its a great way to find out what life is like in another part of the world! You are probably hoping to make new friends and learn about the culture in your host country-everything from attitudes and beliefs to social customs and popular foods. But constantly having to deal with new situations can be frustrating ,even stressful.Homesickness, stress, fear, and confusion are all symptoms of “culture shock”. At first, you may feel like getting on the plane and heading home. Its Ok to have those feelings, but the following are some tips to help you handle the challenges that you will face. Dont expect to be perfect. You may feel frustrated that you have culture shock,. Especially since you provably spend so much time preparing for your trip. No matter how much information you read, how well you speak the host language, it is natural to feel overwhelmed sometimes, If you give yourself some time, things will gradually get easier. Have an open mind. While it is certainly Ok to feel frustration or confusion in you new surroundings, try not to form an opinion about the new culture too soon. Dont think of the host culture as better or worse, just different-you will be more willing to try new things. Participate. This is obvious, but everybody needs to be reminded. Just watching life go on around you isnt good enough. You really need to try thing for yourself,. Dont worry about making a mistake , people in your host country will generally be very understanding to help if you have questions. Your study abroad experience is a unique and a special time in your time, one that you will never forget, If you follow our suggestions, you will be able to handle it well, and have a wonderful time. Good luck!_1_People going to a _2_ country to work, study , or travelNew cultureEverything from attitudes and _3_ to social customs and _4_foodsSymptomsHomesickness, stress, _5_ , and confusionHow to overcome themDont expect to be _6_Have an open _8_ParticipateDont hurry up, and things will get easier_7_9_ to receive new thingsTry new things.Dont be afraid of making a _10_Words1. Im p_at school of dress design now.2. They are twins and they look e_the same. So its difficult to tell them apart.3. Time is so v_that no one is supposed to waste it, esp. when they are young.4. It was r_of you to interrupt that lady when she was speaking.5. Look! The children are running like c_. What are they running for?6. The club is for _（十幾歲的人）and people in their early twenties, so thats why some old people wouldnt accept it.7. He said that he _(遺憾) having said those words at the meeting.8. We were _(告知) that a sudden storm had just started nearby.9. He takes exercise_(規(guī)則), thats why he stays young and healthy.10. What made you feel so _(尷尬) about just now?Verbs1. A new cinema _(build) here now. They hope to finish it next month.2. Great changes _(take) place in my hometown in the past few years.3. The doctors advice _(sound) so good that I have to follow it.4. _(tell ) the truth, I dont agree with what you said just now.5. The accident _(report) to have occurred on the first Sunday in February.6. The bad guy deserved _(send) to prison.7. Its time that yo