DAY1

Dictionary debate (PII)

Choose the best answer:

1. The underlined phrase “went a little nuts” in Paragraph 1 probably means _______.

A. became a little amused

B. became a little embarrassed

C. became a little confused

D. became a little shocked

2. The point of Paragraph 3 is to ______.

A. note the growing number of texters worldwide

B. note that texters are familiar with initialisms

C. explain that it is natural for additions to be added to the OED

D. indicate that the practice of text-messaging is growing around the world

3. What is textspeak?

A. A kind of dictionary.

B. Language used in texting.

C. A special textbook. D. A type of message.

4. Which of the statements below best sums up the point of view of the article?

A. The author thinks OED should keep its high level rather than try to please young people.

B. The Oxford English Dictionary updates its online dictionary to satisfy the needs of texters.

C. Textspeak is not always appropriate.

D. Textspeak has affected written English.

5. The author has a(n) ______ attitude to the latest update to the online version of the Oxford English Dictionary.

A. positive B. negative C. objective D. surprised

DAY2

Soccer sensation (P1)

阅读文章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. Why did his PE teacher have special rules for Bale? (Within 6 words)

__________________________________________

2. What did his teammates think of him? (Within 8 words)

__________________________________________

3. Translate the following sentence into Chinese.

The Welsh winger was little known before this award, but in fact he was a campus star in ball games and running even when he was in high school.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

4. Which sentence in the article is closest in meaning to the following one?

He thinks he will become the best player sooner or later.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

DAY3

Not a very Chinese ... (P4)

据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

People in the US like to celebrate special occasions by going out for dinner. They might go to a French restaurant for special foods like fois gras or escargot. They might want Japanese sushi, Argentine steak or Italian ravioli. 1 .

In the US, Chinese food is thought of as a kind of fast food – it’s cheap, quick, and not very healthy. 2 . American “Chinese food” was invented by Chinese immigrants in the 1800s. When they arrived in the US, they couldn’t find many of the ingredients they had used back in China. 3 .

“Chinese food” in the US is very salty and oily. Most of the popular dishes are fried and don’t have many vegetables. 4 . Restaurants often rely on MSG (味精) rather than natural spices, or pour a thick, sweet brown sauce over the dish.

Popular Chinese dishes in the US include “Cashew Chicken” (stir-fried chicken, cashews (腰果), and brown sauce), and “Egg rolls” (deep-fried dough (面团) wrapped around cabbage with little pieces of pork).

When Americans want real Chinese food, their best choice is usually to travel to neighborhoods with large Chinese populations. 5 . Many Americans judge how good a restaurant is by the number of Chinese diners sitting inside it. But even then, Americans may be handed an “American” version of the menu, while true Chinese specialties exist only on the Chinese-language menu.

A. The food is not very flavorful.

B. Of course, it’s also not very Chinese.

C. But they will almost certainly not go out for Chinese food.

D. Most large cities have these “Chinatowns”.

E. Chinese food has long been available in a form that suits American tastes.

F. They changed their cooking style to use local ingredients, and to please American tastes.

G. The first Chinese restaurants in the United States were in mining towns.

DAY4

Explaining a crazy ... (P6)

Choose the best answer:

1. What did the man complain about to the Pontiac Division of General Motors?

A. His newly bought car seemed allergic to ice cream.

B. There was something wrong with the engine of his new Pontiac.

C. His new Pontiac often broke down when he drove it at night.

D. His new Pontiac wouldn’t start on his way back from buying vanilla ice cream.

2. What can we conclude from the story?

A. The engineer didn’t take the man’s problem seriously at first.

B. With the notes taken, the engineer worked out the problem easily.

C. The problem of the man’s car was familiar to the engineer.

D. It only took the engineer four nights to find the cause of the man’s problem.

3. According to the engineer, what might be the solution to the man’s problem?

A. Stopping driving to buy vanilla ice cream.

B. Replacing the engine with a new one.

C. Starting the car after its engine cools down completely.

D. Buying ice cream in the daytime rather than at night.

4. What message does the story want to convey?

A. Don’t hesitate to ask for help when in need.

B. Hard work makes a big difference.

C. It’s important to think outside the box.

D. With cool thinking we can find a solution to a problem.

DAY5

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

About a year ago, a couple with three children moved into the apartment next door to me. I never heard any 1 from the children, but I often heard the parents yelling (叫嚷) at the kids, not in a nice tone, but in a 2 one.

We often 3 in the hallway (走廊). I always greeted them, but the only 4 I ever got was a “hello” from the eight-year-old girl. I usually go out to see my 5 and one day when I returned they were just 6 their apartment and the little girl was 7 the outside door open for the others. I 8 in the car doing 9 things because I wasn’t eager to be snubbed (冷落) again. When I 10 got out of my car and walked towards the door, the parents were telling her to 11 and get in the car. I saw the little girl was still keeping the door open, waiting for me! I hurried although I was still in 12 from my injury.

Later that day I wrote a note saying how much her act of kindness had 13 an old man’s heart.

The next day the family 14 . The little girl was quite 15 of her behavior and thanked me. Her parents also thanked me.

Now when we meet in the hall we all greet each other, in a 16 manner.

Last night there was a heavy snow. I looked out at my car and 17 how I was going to keep my doctor’s 18 because I can only walk for a short time and then have to rest for a while. When I opened the front door, all the snow was 19 .

Isn’t it amazing that the 20 kind act of an 8-year-old girl can change so many things for the better?

1. A. singing B. greetings

C. movements D. noise

2. A. frightening B. disappointing C. caring D. surprising

3. A. walked B. met C. chatted D. rested

4. A. reward B. result C. response D. return

5. A. doctor B. parents C. family D. friends

6. A. entering B. cleaning

C. painting D. leaving

7. A. managing B. making

C. holding D. pushing

8. A. left B. remained

C. insisted D. continued

9. A. favorite B. important

C. unnecessary D. urgent

10. A. afterwards B. indeed

C. finally D. immediately

11. A. hurry B. stop C. approach D. close

12. A. trouble B. worry C. pain D. influence

13. A. calmed B. heated C. touched D. saved

14. A. came back B. came over

C. came by D. came across

15. A. proud B. satisfied C. excited D. sure

16. A. helpful B. general

C. familiar D. friendly

17. A. found B. doubted

C. remembered D. wondered

18. A. appointment B. advice

C. promise D. timetable

19. A. melted B. removed

C. taken D. uncovered

20. A. original B. small C. common D. usual

P6写作兵法答案:

1. 1) His rudeness put me off him at once.

2) don't let that put you off going

2. was putting on a brave face

4. draws on her personal experience as a nurse

上期参考答案

Reading

D1 1. joining 2. reached 3. further

4. develop 5. practice/training 6. experience

7. greatly 8. asked 9. results 10. teamwork

D2 CDBD D3 CBAD D4 CGDEB

D5 1-5 ABCAD 6-10 ACDDB