These kids each had three cookies, and when they went out, hardly ____ cookies were l
A.any
B.some
C.ever
D.few
A.any
B.some
C.ever
D.few
Lyne Brown was once the headmaster of an elementary school. She said, "A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys attached.! was constantly telling them to put them inside shirts. There were so many keys, it never came to my mind what they meant. ",slowly, she learned they were house keys.
Lyne learned of the impact working couples and single parents were having on their children. She found that Fear is the biggest problem faced by children at home alone. Many had nightmares and were worried about their own safety.
The most common way latchkey children deal with their fears is by hiding. It might be in a shower stall, under a bed, in a closet. The second is TV. They'll often play it at high volume. It's hard to get statistics (情况,材料) on latchkey children. Most parents are slow to admit they leave their children alone.
The main idea about "latchkey children" is that they______.
A.are growing in numbers
B.are also found in middle-class neighborhoods
C.watch too much television during the day
D.suffer problems from being left alone
B
Last fall was a first-of-its-kind season. I did not arrange (安排) any after-school classes formy children. No swimming.'No music lessons. No play dates. Nothing.
Once they finished their homework, they were free to do what they pleased, but only onehour of TV. In the beginning, my sons, Ben, 11, and Nick, 9, were anxious about this sudden,unplanned freedom. I had to, push them out of the door with a ball, a bike, and so on. "Play? Iordered.
I learned that this new plan takes time, patience and a lot of faith in the theory that havingexcellent grades isn't really important.
When my older kids, now in college and high school, were young, I brought in the rules ofmodern parenting. They are unspoken, but followed carefully. First, you must let your childhave a variety of activities. After all, you never know where you'll find a genius (天才). Second, if the child shows the slightest talent (才能), the activity must be pushed with lessons, special coaching (辅导) and practice of several days a week. Every minute should be taken and every minute has a purpose. That was really too much for my children.
Now with the new plan, we told stories, We listened to music. And' the. kids played with bikes, balls, and whatever was handy. Nobody kept score. In fact, the boys played outside so much that the lawn was worn down to the soil in places. They've made friends with those who come from all over the neighbourhood to play games.
We like those peaceful evenings. Ben and Nick have a good time this fall, MaYbe that's because the time offhas allowed us to enjoy each other's company;
40.What was new for the family last fall?
A. The children began to learn music when school was over.
B. The writer arranged no' extra lessons for the children.
C.The writer found no time to play with the sons.
D. The children had nothing toclo alter schooli
Which sentence in the second paragraph is the topic sentence?
A. Lyne was a headmaster.
B. A lot of kids had chains around their necks.
C. I was constantly telling them to put inside their shirts.
D. They were house keys.
The old couple have been married for 40 years and never once _______ with each other. A. they had quarreled B. they have quarreled C. have they quarreled D. had they quarreled
A. Next month. I’ve checked hydrants and fire-extinguishers on each floor
B.Next day. The manager will check hydrants and other equipment in the building.
C.Next week. But hydrants and fire extinguishers on each floor has already been checked
D.The day before yesterday. I had already checked hydrants and fire extinguishers on each floor.
Directions:Read the following passage and the statements that follow. Choose the best answer for each statement from the four choices marked A, B,C and D.
The Internet is an exciting tool that puts vast information at your fingertips. With a click of a mouse, it lets you buy an airline ticket, book a hotel, send flowers to a friend, or purchase your favorite stock.
Security on the Internet
Shopping online offers lots of benefits that you won’t find while shopping in a store or by mail. The Internet is always open—seven days a week, 24 hours a day—and bargains can be numerous online. Shopping on the Internet is no less safe than shopping in a store or by mail. Keep the following tips in mind to help ensure that your online shopping experience is a safe one.
EASY AS ABC
When exploring online, think ABC to remember the privacy and security questions you should ask about a company.
About me. What information does the company collect from me and is it secure?
Benefits. How does the company use that information and what is the benefit to me?
Choices. What choices do I have about the company’s use of information about me? Can I choose not to have the information used for other purposes, and how?
1.The real meaning behind “with the click of a mouse” may be ().
A.with the use of computer and internet
B.just the action of clicking the mouse
C.with the information
D.none of the above
2.Which of the following is the most efficient way to reduce age related memory loss()?
A.Eating more meat and doing more exercises.
B.Eating right foods and getting sufficient amounts of sleep
C.Taking more medicine and doing more exercises
D.Taking more herbs and eating more food
3.Most of his savings()in the Xin Hua Bank.
A.has been kept
B.is being kept
C.have kept
D.have been kept
4.By “permissive period in education” the author means a time().
A.when children are allowed to do what they wish to
B.when everything can be taught at school
C.when every child can be educated
D.when children are permitted to receive education
5.Jogging is the best way for stretching and relaxation and helps to reduce many diseases().
A.True
B.False
C.Not Mentioned
6.What is this passage mainly about()?
A.Shopping online safely
B.Differences between shopping online and in the store
C.Internet is convenient
D.Benefits of shopping online
7.We learn from the passage that the author’s mother used to lay emphasis on().
A.learning Latin
B.natural development
C.discipline
D.education at school
8. What’s the main idea of the text()?
A.Chinese fashion designer got start in the industry two decades ago
B.China has made a great difference in latest fashion
C.A small number of established Chinese designers have been in business for less than 10 years
D.The Chinese fashion world is constantly growing
9. The country had little interaction with the outside world, which meant all of the following but().
A.no fashion magazines
B.no designer labels
C.no events like China Fashion Week
D.no fashion designers
10.Jim is the only one of the staff members who()to be promoted.
A.are
B.have been
C.is
D.has been
11.The main idea of the passage is that().
A.parents should leave their children alone
B.kids should have more activities at school
C.it’s time to be more strict with our kids
D.parents should always set a good example to their kids
12.Which of the following is NOT true according to Paragraph 2()?
A.It is shown that one area of the brain known as the hippocampus is important in recalling information
B.The process of creating memories has been already understood and it involves three main steps.
C.Scientists believed that neurons first transform. the sensory stimuli into images in our immediate memory
D.Scientists don’t know exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another
13.Outdoor learning helps students learn in science and arts().
A.Right
B.Wrong
C.Doesn’t say
14.All that can be done().
A.has done
B.has been done
C.have done
D.have been done
15. What should we do in order to communicate with the foreigners in a proper way()?
A.Shake hands with them whenever you meet the foreigners
B.Be familiar with their culture and use it in a correct way
C.Say “Where are you going?” instead of “Hi, have you had your meal?” when meeting on the street
D.Say nothing to them if we meet them
16.By paragraph 2 we can see Istanbul is().
A.a leisure city
B.a busy city
C.a developed city
D.a developing city
17. According to the text, the following sentences are true except().
A.Chinese designers are looking to foreign countries to find retail success
B.China had little interaction with the outside world two decades ago
C.China has gone from a fashion black hole to an industry hub in twenty years
D.the future of Chinese fashion is bright
A.he drank a glass of whisky in the evening
B.he needed all injection in the neck
C.a daily injection in the evening would make him sleep well
D.there wag something wrong with his neck
As a result of his kindness, many people came to visit him. Among them was a newspaperman. During their talk,Johnson remarked that he was seventy-five and expected to live to be a hundred.
The newspaperman asked him how he managed to be healthy at seventy-five. Johnson had a sense of humour (幽默).He liked whisky (威士忌酒)and drank some each day. “I have an injection(注射)in my neck each evening,”he told the newspaperman,thinking of his evening glass of whisky.
The newspaperman did not understand what Johnson meant. In his newspaper he reported that Johnson was seventy-five and had a daily injection in his neck. Within a week Johnson received thousands of letters from all over Britain, asking him for the secret of his daily injection.
____The gift of money to the school suggests that Johnson .
A.had no children
B.was a strange man
C.was very fond of children
D.wanted people to know how rich he was
Many people wrote to Johnson to find out____.A.what kind of whisky he had
B.how to live longer
C.how to become wealthy
D.in which part of the neck to have an injection
The newspaperman____.A.should have reported what Johnson had told him
B.shouldn’ t have asked Johnson what injection he had
C.was eager to live a long life
D.should have found out what Johnson really meant
When Johnson said he had an injection in his neck each evening, he really meant that____.A.he drank a glass of whisky in the evening
B.he needed an injection in the neck
C.a daily injection in the evening would make him sleep well
D.there was something wrong with his neck
请帮忙给出每个问题的正确答案和分析,谢谢!
Which of the following is true according to the article?
A.The basketball team was often defeated so their feelings were miserable.
B.When they lost a match, they always complained about each other.
C.They were not in good relationship with each other.
D.They had a good sportsmanship even when they lost.
A.had no children
B.was a strange man
C.was very fond of children
D.wanted people to know how rich he was
Ⅱ. Vocabulary and Structure (15 points)
Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one answer that best completes the sentence and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
6. I ______ my work by this time yesterday evening.
A. did
B. would do
C. had done