Day 1

Trouble in Paradise (P1)

阅读短文并根据文章内容回答问题，注意答案不要超过题目规定的字数。

1. What is the article mainly about? (No more than 8 words)

__________________________________________2. What is John’s real identity? (No more than 10 words)

__________________________________________3. What does the underlined word “burning” in paragraph 5 mean? (No more than 3 words)

__________________________________________4. List three factors that help John get over the fight with the Mogadorians. (No more than 20 words)

__________________________________________5. What can moviegoers expect to find in the movie? (No more than 15 words)

Day 2

Why Charles ... (P4)

Choose the best answer:

1. According to the article, Dickens’ novels are still popular today because ______.

A. they clearly picture the life of nineteenth century England

B. they mainly deal with the problems of poverty and injustice

C. they talk about problems that are universal even today

D. they have been adapted for film, stage and television

2. We can infer from the article that Pip, the character in Great Expectations, ______.

A. becomes a blacksmith in the end

B. is taught by a wealthy woman called Mrs Haversham

C. used to have kind feelings towards his sister and brother-in-law

D. is looked down upon by his family

3. Which of the following statements most accurately represents the author’s point of view?

A. Dickens is most famous for creating painful characters.

B. Dickens used his novels to reflect life in his time.

C. Dickens’ novels often depict historical events.

D. Dickens’ talent mostly lies mostly in his language, characterization and his ability to create atmosphere.

4. What is the main point of the article?

A. To introduce Great Expectations, Charles Dickens’s masterpiece.

B. The main themes of Charles Dickens’ novels.

C. What makes Charles Dickens a great novelist.

D. The reason for the lasting popularity of Dickens’ novels.

Day 3

Fishes with inbuilt ... (P5)

Choose the best answer:

1. The point of the first paragraph is to ______.

A. show that humans still know too little about the underwater world

B. emphasize the importance of finding one’s way underwater

C. introduce some sharks that can easily find their way underwater

D. suggest what is needed for human beings to find their way underwater

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the study done by researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History?

A. The Earth’s magnetic field affects certain types of sharks’ ability to find their way.

B. Some sharks’ mental maps may have connections to their senses.

C. Some kinds of sharks’ ability to find their way forms at a young age.

D. Researchers collect data from all kinds of sharks and analyze them.

3. What can we learn about Blacktip reef sharks?

A. They only swim randomly within their locations.

B. Adult Blacktip reef sharks have a better sense of direction than their young ones.

C. They easily form a mental map with the help of the Earth’s magnetic field.

D. They have a great memory of the places they have been before.

4. What is the article about?

A. The directed walks of sharks.

B. Sharks’ sense of direction.

C. The influence of the Earth’s magnetic field on sharks.

D. The “secret weapon” sharks have to help them find their way.

Day 4

Mavis, you’re a pal (P6)

Choose the best answer:

1. Which of the following statements about Fozzy is TRUE according to the article?

A. She didn’t want other waitresses to know her name.

B. She managed to live simply on her waitress’s wage.

C. She tried to provide the best service.

D. She didn’t care for the author.

2. The underlined word “modest” in paragraph 4 probably means ______.

A. poorly managed

B. not satisfying

C. not big or expensive

D. bright and fashionable

3. From the text, we can conclude that ____.

A. the author didn’t like the way her co-workers treated Fozzy

B. she knew the author would visit her that day

C. Fozzy went out of her way to help the author

D. she meant to celebrate her first Thanksgiving since her husband died

4. The article is mainly about ______.

A. how the author got ready for college

B. the joyful experience of working as a waitress

C. an unforgettable Thanksgiving dinner

D. a great surprise from Fozzy, a near stranger

Day 5

从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

1. His first book ______ next month is based on a true story.

A. published B. to be published

C. to publish D. being published

2.  The manager came over and asked the customer how ______.

A. did the quarrel came about   

B. the quarrel had come about

C. had the quarrel come about   

D. is the quarrel come about

3. ______, personal income tax is a kind of tax paid on the money people earn.

A. Simple put B. Simply put

C. Simply putting D. Simply putting it

4. If you want to know the train schedule, please ______ at the booking office.

A. inquire B. acquire C. require D. request

5. In a time of social reform, people’s state of mind tends to keep ______ with the rapid changes of society.

A. step B. progress C. pace D. touch

6. ______, the higher the tax rate.

A. The higher income B. The income is higher

C. The higher the income is D. The income is the higher

7. Good advertisements may well ______ the consumers’ motional needs as well as providing information.

A. refer to B. see to C. turn to D. lead to

8. The cheaters send messages to their friends in the exam hall, ______ for help with the questions.

A. ask B. asking C. to have asked D. having asked

9. Where is my dictionary? I remember I put it here yesterday.

You _______ it in the wrong place.

A. must put B. should have put C. might put D. might have put

10. Is there any ______ reason why you want me to wear my red socks to your party?

A. specific B. basic C. main D. similar

六版写作兵法参考答案：

1. 1) got acquainted with each other

2) get acquainted with classical literature

2. 1) don’t count on it

2) were counting on him to win / winning the match

3. finally got around to clearing out the garage

上期参考答案

Reading

D1 1-5 DADDA

D2

1. The risk that the pancakes may land on the floor.

2. 1) Toss pancakes. 2) Use up all the foods in the house that couldn’t be saved during Lent. 3) Take part in pancake races.

3. Members of the Houses of Commons, Lords and the press join in it.

4. 按照传统，厨师会不再那么小心翼翼，而是将煎饼抛起来。

D3 1-5 DDBC D4 1-4 CABC D5 1-5 ABADC 6-10 CBDCC