This Way to Dreamland Daydreaming means people think about something pleasant， especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of what's happening around them. They can seem forgetful and clumsy. （1） ____ They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things. But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history.（2） ____ Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions？ So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool？ First，understand that some opportunities（机会） for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams.（3） ____ And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while you're daydreaming， try to do it while you are involved in another task - preferably something simple， like taking a shower or walking， or even making meaningless drawings. It's also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concentrate. "Mindfulness"，being focused， is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep. （4） ____ Finally， you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away.（5） ____ Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds.A. Having interesting things to think about also helps.B. They stare off into space and wander by themselves.C. Without wandering minds， we wouldn't have relativity， Coke or Post-it notes.D. At one time， daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses.E. It involves slow， steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive.F. Daydreams are often very simple and direct， quite unlike sleep dreams， which may be hard to understand.G. Therefore， it's a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when you're in the daydream zone.
单选题 左右滑动，切换题目19.A good public speaker can ___ the audience (听众) at the very beginning.A. conveyB. portrayC. exaggerateD. hook
Do you enjoy listening to records? I find records are often _____ or better than an actual performance.A. as good asB. as goodC. as well asD. good as
多选题（共10题，10.0分） 44. How does food taste?A. sweetB. acidC. saltyD. good
Who won the World Cup 1994 football game? What happened at the United Nations? How did the critics like the new play? 1 an event takes place, newspapers are on the streets 2 the details.Wherever anything happens in the world, reports are on the spot to 3 the news. Newspapers have one basic 4 , to get the news as quickly as possible from its source, from those who make it to those who want to 5 it.Radio, telegraph, television, and 6 inventions brought competition for newspapers.So did the development of magazines and other means of communication. 7 , this competition merely spurred the newspapers on.They quickly made use of the newer and faster means of communication to improve the 8 and thus the efficiency of their own operations.Today more newspapers are 9 and read than ever before.Competition also led newspapers to branch outsintosmany other fields.Besides keeping readers 10 of the latest news, today's newspapers 11 and influence readers about politics and other important and serious matters.Newspapers influence readers' economic choices 12 advertising.Most newspapers depend on advertising for their very 13 .Newspapers are sold at a price that 14 even a small fraction of the cost of production.The main 15 of income for most newspapers is commercial advertising.The 16 in selling advertising depends on a newspaper's value to advertisers.This 17 in terms of circulation.How many people read the newspaper? Circulation depends 18 on the work of the circulation department and on the services or entertainment 19 in a newspaper's pages.But for the most part, circulation depends on a newspaper's value to readers as a source of information 20 the community, city, country, state, nation, and world—and even outer space. 1.A.Just when B.While C.Soon after D.Before2.A.to give B.giving C.given D.being given3.A.gather B.spread C.carry D.bring4.A.reason B.cause C.problem D.purpose5.A.make B.publish C.know D.write6.A.another B.other C.one another D.the other7.A.However B.And C.Therefore D.So8.A.value B.ratio C.rate D.speed9.A.spread B.passed C.printed pleted10.A.inform B.be informed C.to be informed D.informed11.A.entertain B.encourage C.educate D.edit12.A.on B.through C.with D.of13.A.forms B.existence C.contents D.purpose14.A.tries to cover B.manages to coverC.fails to cover D.succeeds in15.A.source B.origin C.course D.finance16.A.way B.means C.chance D.success17.A.measures B.measured C.Is measured D.was measured18.A.somewhat B.little C.much D.something19.A.offering B.offered C.which offered D.to be offered20.A.by B.with C.at D.about
阅读理解Are you thinking about what to do in your free time? Come and join us—Sunshine Club! Join in lessons and activities. It's fun! For more information(信息), call 3679-9246!LessonsActivitiesMonday—Friday5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.Cooking lessons for new learnersSaturday and Sunday8:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.Badminton court（球场）openMonday, Thursday7:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m.Dance lessons for dance loversMonday—Sunday5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.Swimming pool openTuesday, Wednesday and Friday6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.Chess lessonsWe have three excellent chess teachers.The last Saturday of every month7:00 p.m.—9:30 p.m.Concert（音乐会）time—Enjoy beautiful songs from all over the world!(1)Molly is free after 7:20 p. m. ,what lessons can Molly take?A.The chess lessons. B.The dance lessons. C.The cooking lessons. D.The swimming lessons.(2)How often can you enjoy music in the club?A.Once a week. B.Twice a week. C.Onceamonth. D.Twice a month.(3)Where may you see this material(材料)?A.In a newspaper. B.In a dictionary. C.In a storybook. D.In a cookbook.Eight-year-old Maya and her parents were on vacation. They walked in the Appalachian Mountains(阿巴拉契亚山脉). The Appalachians are a group of mountains in North America.Maya's family was walking on a long, long road. It starts in the US state(州)of Maine and ends in the state of Georgia. Maya and her family started near their home in Maryland. This was Maya's first time to leave her state. After walking for some days, the family decided to take a rest in West Virginia.Every evening, Maya and her family would make a campfire. She loved to dance around it. She also enjoyed sleeping in the tent each night. Maya wanted to remember everything interesting on her vacation and she had her special way to do that—drawing. For example, when she came across a new animal, she would take out her pencil quickly.Maya learned that she had to be quiet if she wanted the animals to stay. She also drew a lot of flowers. Maya thought that flowers were much easier to draw because they didn't run away.(1)Who did Maya go to the Appalachian Mountains with?A.Her brothers. B.Her family. C.Her relatives(亲戚). D.Her friends.(2)How many times did Maya leave her state?A.1. B.2. C.3. D.4.(3)What activity did Maya find enjoyable?A.Feeding animals. B.Picking flowers. C.Sleeping in the tent. D.Making a campfire.(4)What does the underlined phrase "came across" in Paragraph 3 mean?A.追赶 B.领养 C.离开 D.遇见Monday, March 18thWe arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand. All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are looking forward to eating Thai food for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying at is cheap and clean. The owners told us about some places that we shouldn't miss. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to Chiang Mai in the north.Friday, March 22ndBangkok is fantastic! The different Buddha statues(佛像)are wonderful. We visited the Jatujak Market which was on the water and saw a lot of fruits and vegetables. Everything there was so colorful and we took lots of pictures. Later today we took the train to the north. We'll stay in Chiang Mai for two days, and then catch a bus to Chiang l Rai. We're going to go hiking in the mountains.Friday, March29thOur trip to Chiang Rai was long and tiring. We visited a small village in the l mountains. The people there live a simple life—no computers or telephones. They are l the kindest people I've ever met. They always smile and say "hello". Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.(1)It seems that visitors ________ in Bangkok.A.often feel hungry B.always find cheap food C.can't take any photos D.can have a good time(2)What does the writer think of the people in the small village?A.Friendly. B.Lazy. C.Smart. D.Quiet.(3)What didn't the writer see according to the passage?A. village. B.Snow. C.A mountain. D.Buddha statues.(4)What's the best title for the passage?A.I LikeTravelling B.Travelling Is Fun C.Visiting a Village D.A Trip to ThailandAll of us want to be healthy. To keep healthy, more and more people are doing sports. Do you like sports? If yes, which is your favorite sport? Look at the ads, they may help you.Nancy's GymKeep fit! Lose weight!25/hourOpering time: Saturday and SundayTel: 455-6223Ice WorldHave fun skating here!20/hour for children30/hour for adultsTel: 886-8252Water WorldOpening time:9:20 a. m.—9:00 p. m. every dayAdults: 10Children aged 15 and under: 7Tel: 215-1829Come to Water World!Two pools for childrenTwo large pools for adults(1)How much will Mr. Smith pay if he goes skating with his little son for two hours?A.50. B.60. C.80. D.100.(2)When can people go to Water World?A.t 8:00 a. m. B.At 1:30 p. m. C.At 9:30 p. m. D.At 10:00 p. m.(3)Which of the following is TRUE?A.There are four large pools in Water World.B.Ice World is only for adults.C.A ten year-old boy needn't pay to go swimming.D.People can go to Nancy's Gym on Sunday.People are always trying to live a healthy life. You might have read so much on this topic. The following ideas may sound strange, but they can really help you.Exercise when you are tired.After a long and tiring day of study, exercising might not sound like a good idea, but it should. In fact, physical activities can provide(提供)you with the missing energy. Research shows that exercising for just 30 minutes can make you feel good!Write by hand to help the brain be active.Although writing something by using a computer is faster, it is much better to remember the whole thing by writing it down by hand. When you read a hand-written text naturally it's easier for your brains to remember the information.Spare more time for yourself.By sparing the time for yourself and just being alone for a while, you can have a chance to think and get to know yourself better. And you won't behave impulsively(冲动 地)Drink hot drinks on a hot day.What cools more on a hot summer morning, cold water or hot water? The study shows that the hot water does make people feel cooler. When you are drinking something hot, the body will feel the change in temperature and increase the perspiration(流汗), which helps you cool down!(1)Which is the best way if you want to remember a long passage?A.Read it over and over again.B.Read it aloud.C.Write it down by hand.D.Write it down by using a computer.(2)Why do we drink hot water on a hot day?A.Because it brings heat to our bodies.B.ecause it is harmful to our bodies.C.Because it makes our bodies strong.D.Because it takes heat away from our bodies.(3)What does the writer want to tell us?A.Handwriting makes us smart.B.Hot drinks can make us uncomfortable.C.Being alone helps us know our friends better.D.Some unusual ideas about health are helpful.阅读下面短文,并用英语回答问题(请注意每小题后面的词数要求)。Many people don't like to stay at home on holidays. They want to go out to see something different or do something exciting. So people from the countryside come to the city and people from the city go to the countryside for holidays. During the holidays, trains, buses and planes are all very busy. It's very hard to buy train tickets or air tickets. Many people take cars or buses for traveling.Last May Day, my family went to the countryside by car for our holiday. There was too much traffic on the road. So we had to move very slowly. It took us about an hour to get out of the town. After some time, we came to a hill. It was green and beautiful. We thought this was a good place for a picnic, so we stopped and took the food, fruit and drinks out of the car. We sat down and began to cat. Suddenly a strong wind blew and soon it started to rain. We had to run back to our car and have our picnic in the car. Then we drove back home.What a sad trip!(1)Why do people like to go out on holidays? (不超过 15 个词)(2)What is very hard to buy during holidays? (不超过 10 个词)(3)Where did the family go last May Day? (不超过10词)
I’ve finally finished my paper and it () me an entire month.A. takesB. tookC. was takenD. had taken
三、完形填空(25分)A)请先阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.(每小题15分)23.(15分)Body image ﹣ the way people feel about their looks ﹣ is a big problem for many young people today.According to a(1) C ,more than half the teenage girls in the USA think(2) B should be on a diet(节食),and almost one in five teenage boys are(3) C about their bodies and their weight.But what's the cause?In the study,many blame(责备)the media(媒体).Turn on the TV and you'll(4) A see beautiful models,handsome actors and fit sports stars.(5) B a magazine or a newspaper,look through the Internet,and it's usually(6) A .Many young people feel pressure to(7) D these "perfect" people.But for most,this is just not possible.In the USA,the average(平均的)woman is 163 cm tall and weighs 64 kilos,(8) C the average model is 180 cm tall and weighs 53 kilos.When people don't look the way many(9) D people look,they may become less confident.Some stop eating(10) B in order to lose weight.Students can lose so much confidence that they start to(11) B taking part in classroom activities at school.Body image problems don't(12) C as we get older,either.In the UK,for example,women over 50 spend more money on cosmetics(化妆品)than any other(13) A group.Older men spend a lot of money trying to(14) B hair loss(损失).Is there a solution to the problem?A 2016 study in the UK suggested that body image lessons should be provided in(15) D .Others believe it's a problem that all of society needs to deal with.As Meaghan Ramsey says,"We need to judge(批判)people by what they do,not what they look like."A.His friends.B.His workmates.C.His family.(3)Which of the following is true?A.The man's wife works in London.B.The couple are both teachers.C.The man lives at 502,North Street.12.(3分)请听第4段材料,回答下列各题.(1)What subject is Linda interested in?A.Music and PE.B.PE and writing.C.Science and writing.(2)How does Eric like music?A.Easy but boring.B.Easy and interesting.C.Hard but interesting.(3)What can we learn from the conversation?A.Science is difficult for Linda.B.Eric can play an instrument.C.Eric and Linda have the same interests.13.(4分)请听第5段材料,回答下列各题.(1)How many days does the man have for visiting Ireland?A.Ten days.B.Nine days.C.Eight days.(2)What's the weather like in Galway in July?A.It's cold.B.It's cool.C.It's hot.(3)Why does the woman suggest travelling around by car?A.Because she thinks it's more convenient.（1）A．newspaperB．magazineC．studyD．book（2）A．weB．theyC．youD．she（3）A．confidentB．sureC．worriedD．happy（4）A．probablyB．hardlyC．neverD．finally（5）A．GetB．OpenC．TakeD．Find（6）A．the sameB．differentC．specialD．interesting（7）A．look afterB．look forC．look atD．look like（8）A．becauseB．althoughC．butD．of（9）A．kindB．strongC．youngD．famous（10）A．earlyB．properlyC．slowlyD．carefully（11）A．enjoyB．stopC．finishD．forget（12）A．comeB．continueC．disappearD．happen（13）A．ageB．jobC．hobbyD．man（14）A．makeB．avoidC．refuseD．protect（15）A．supermarketsB．streetsC．parksD．schools.
We should make a clear ______ between "competent" and "proficient" for the purposes of our discussion.A. separationB. divisionC. distinctionD. difference
The old couple will never _____ the loss of their son.A. get overB. get awayC. get offD. get across
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In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
Americans experience more food recalls (召回) today than they did five years ago, especially when it comes to meat and poultry (家禽). Meat and poultry recalls increased by two-thirds from 2013 to 2018, while food recalls overall went up 10%, according to the report recently published by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates (估计) 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from food-borne disease each year in the U.S. "We are looking for the farm-to-fork preventative solutions," said Adam Garber, the research group's consumer watchdog. "By doing that, we can protect people's health."Over the five-year period, poultry posted the most recalls (168), followed by beef (137) and pork (128). The report shows the most serious meat recalls are on the rise. Among meat and poultry, the number of Class I recalls has increased by 83%, nearly doubling. Class I, the most serious of the recalls, is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the food will cause health problems or death.53. When would Class I recalls be issued?A. When the food is likely to cause health problems or death.B. When there are too many complaints from customers.C. When the food problem lasts for five years.D. When the product quality is below standard.
We were always encouraged to focus on constructing the most out of the situation ______. A. at hand B. on hand C. in hand D. by hand
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught posed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy pose C.think D.intensify8. In the film,the peaceful life of a monk ______ the violent life of a murderer. A.is compared with B.is compared to C.is contrasted to D.is contrasted with9. ______ to pay for an order is simplicity itself. A.Use plastic B.Using plastics C.Using plastic D.Used plastic10. Additional time is required for cooking or ______ homemade dishes. A.chill B.to chill C.chilled D.chilling
If you_________in a job for several years, you may be able to accumulate a lot of work experience and skills that would be beneficial to your future career development.A. have workedB. had workedC. have been workingD. had been working
1.A:Here is my business card.-|||-B: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B.Wonderful.Is it between-|||-school teams?-|||-C.Thank you for the nice party D.Thanks.This is mine.-|||-2.Alice:Is there any typical Chinese festival you celebrate every year?-|||-Bob: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B. I bet it will.-|||-C.It`s so stuffy and no wind at all. D.Yes,there are many.The-|||-Dragon Boat Festival is one of them.
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
Never before in my career _ _ of an assignment A have l frightened B had I frightened C had I been frightened D have I been frightened
23．有一串钥匙在沙发上。Aset of keys _______on the sofa./ There is _________on the sofa.24．问李老师要你的书吧。________Ms. Li ________yourbook!25．请给老赵打电话。_________Old Zhao ______13096935553..26．这条蓝色的裤子是他的吗？Isthis pair of trousers _________?27．我的父母在第一张照片里。_______________are in the first photo.28．谢谢你帮助我。Thankyou for ________________./ Thank you for _____________.29．那个女孩姓王。Thegirl’s __________is Wang./ The girl’s ______________is Wang.30．那只小狗叫什么名字？What’s__________the dog? / What’s ____________name?31．今天玩得开心点！___________today! / Have a good time today!32．这有两张漂亮的她家的全家福。Here_______two nice photos of her family.
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
26)Could she picture him ___ politics with her father in the drawing-room at her home ?A. discussingB. to discussC. as to discussD. that discusses
Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.Each word can be used only once. budget defy dilemma diverseloyalty manipulate objectivePerspective tackle urge （1）The ____ of the "upright"message is to ask people to save，while the "permissive"message asks people to spend.（2）If you find yourself in a（n） ____ about what is the right decision for your career，speak to a career counselor.（3）It is important for parents to listen to their children's opinion because they may have a very different ____ on the things they've seen.（4）To cater for the different tastes of athletes from all over the world，the organizers of the Beijing Winter Olympics prepared ____ dishes.（5）If you want to save money for a rainy day making a（n） ____ is the first step you may want to take because it gives you a clear plan.（6）The Chinese legend goes that Yue Fei's mother tattooed four Chinese characters on his back to remind him of the importance of ____ to the nation.（7）When children are addicted to online games，they would often ____ their parents and stay online for hours every day.（8）The report goes on to ____ the technicians to take a more active role in developing the standards of artificial intelligence.
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books and many successful films to its name, the series has gathered about 15 billion dollars in sales. How did the series become so popular? The reason can be broken down into several areas.The first book in the series was rejected 12 times before it was picked up by Bloomsbury—a small publisher in England. So receiving this contract was Rowling's first step to success. However, getting a book contract does not ensure the success of a book. The story was soon loved by children and adults alike. In light of this, Bloomsbury Publishing published a second version of the books with “adult” (less colorful and more boring) book covers. This made it easier for a full range of ages to enjoy the series.Another factor that worked like a charm was that the publisher and Rowling herself, through the books, conducted midnight releases, promotions, and pre-ordering more readers. Customers who feared that their local bookstore would run out of copies responded by pre-ordering over 700,000 copies before the July 8, 2000 release.What does the underlined word “releases” (Para. 3) mean?A. The activity that frees or expresses energy or emotion.B. The announcement about the book’s publishing information.C. The sales of books that is available only at midnight.
Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered them and a child rarely dislikes food (51) it is badly cooked. The way a meal is cooked and served is most important and an (52) served meal will often improve a child’s appetite. Never ask a child whether he likes or dislikes a food and never (53) likes and dislikes in front of him or allow anybody else to do so. If the father says he hates fat meat or the mother refuses vegetables in the child’s hearing he is (54) to copy this procedure. Take it (55) granted that he likes everything and he probably will. Nothing healthful should be omitted from the meal because of a (56) dislike. At meal times it is a good idea to give a child a small portion and let him (57) back for a second helping rather than give him as much as he is likely to eat all at once. Do not talk too much to the child (58) meal times, but let him get on with his food, and do not allow him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will soon learn to swallow his food (59) he can hurry back to his toys. Under (60) circumstances must a child be coaxed or forced to eat.55（）。A. withB. asC. overD. for