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Asia they had to find a way past South America. The man who finally found the way from the Atlantic Ocean
to the Pacific was Ferdinand Magellan (麦哲伦). Magellan sailed from Seville in August, 1519 with five ships
and about 280 men. Fourteen months later, after spending the cold winter on the coast of Patagonia, he
discovered the channel which is now called Magellan Strait (海峡). In November, 1520, after many months
of dangers from rocks and storms, the three remaining ships entered the ocean on the other side of South
America. They then continued, hoping to reach Asia. But they did not see any land until they reached the islands
off the coast of Asia. Before they arrived at these islands, later known as the Philippines (菲律宾), men were
dying of starvation (饥饿). While they were staying in the Philippines, Magellan was killed in battle. The
remaining officers then had to get back to Spain. They decided to sail round Africa. After many difficulties,
one ship with eighteen men sailed into Seville three years after leaving. They were all that remained of Magellan"s
expedition. However, their achievement was great. They were the first men to sail round the world.
B. sail round the world
C. carry men to Philippines
D. make a voyage to Asia
B. 1519
C. 1520
D. Fourteen months
B. Lack of equipment.
C. The death of Magellan.
D. Dangers from rocks and storms.
B. three
C. four
D. five
B. The Most Dangerous Expedition
C. The Discovery of the Philippines
D. The Discovery of Magellan"s Strait
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the exam. Standard English is the form of English you learn in school. All written English should be standard-
that means it should be clear enough for anyone in Britain to understand it. Standard English developed as the
main form of printed English in the 15th Century. At the time, every region of Britain used to spell words
differently, but printers needed a fixed spelling. Printers like Caxton chose the East Midlands dialect form which
was used in London and the South East. Soon Standard English replaced (取代) all written dialect forms-the
other forms of English spoken around the country. It also replaced French and Latin in law and in academic
(学术的) work. In the 18th Century, people wrote dictionaries and grammar books which standardized spelling-
Dr Johnson"s Dictionary of 1755 fixed many of the spellings we still use today. All written English should be
Standard English-any grammar rules you learn are for Standard English and you will definitely need to learn
them to avoid making mistakes in your work. The rules of Standard English mean using the correct forms of
words with the correct spellings.
Avoid slang words (俚语)-words that your teachers or friends wouldn"t understand. You"ll lose marks if
the examiners can"t understand what you say or write. Don"t use dialect words. Every region has words or
phrases that are only used there. Don"t use them in your coursework, because you won"t be understood. Make
sure you revise grammar and punctuation (标点) you have learned, and learn the list of commonly misspelled
words you have made. Clichés are ideas or sayings which have been used so often that they"ve become boring
and unoriginal. Phrases like, "As good as it gets" "At the end of the day" "In the fullness of time" are all clichés.
So are images like, "as fierce as a lion" "as cunning as a fox". If you use them you will sound boring and
unimaginative-that could mean you lose marks for writing and speaking style. So avoid clichés.
a. no slang word or dialect
b. no grammar and spelling mistake.
c. no phrase
d. no cliché
e. no punctuation
B. bcd
C. abd
D. ade
B. the English spoken by American people.
C. the English spoken by British people in 15th Century.
D. the English used in London.
B. the long phrases which are used often.
C. the boring ideas or sayings because of being used often.
D. all the English which is used outside of London and the southeast of Britain.
B. Because local dialect belongs to certain region, not every one can understand it.
C. Because there are many kinds of English in the world, we need Standard English to make communication
easier.
D. Because standard English has been used for a long time.
B. Written English should be formal and standard.
C. Standard English means people should use the words from Dr Johnson"s Dictionary.
D. Standard English replaced all written dialect forms in the 18th century.
每空填一个词。
plants. Sometimes, the word green means young, fresh and growing. Sometimes, it describes something
that is not yet ripe or finished. For example, a greenhorn is someone who has no experience, who is new
to a situation. In the 15th century, a greenhorn was a young cow or ox whose horns had not yet developed.
A century or so later, a greenhorn was a soldier who had not yet had any experience in battle. By the 18th
century, a greenhorn had the meaning it has today.
Someone who has the ability to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb. The expression comes
from the early 1990s. A person with a green thumb seems to have a magic touch that makes plants grow
quickly and well. You might say that the woman next door has a green thumb if her garden continues to
grow long after your plants have died.
The Green Revolution is the name given some years ago to the development of new kinds of rice and
other grains. The new plants produced much larger crops. The Green Revolution was the result of hard
work by agricultural scientists who had green thumbs.
Green is also the color used to describe the powerful emotion, envy. The green-eyed monster is not a
terrible creature from outer space. It is an expression used about four hundred years ago by British writer
William Shakespeare in his play "Othello." It describes the unpleasant feeling a person has when someone
else has something he wants. A young man may suffer from the green-eyed monster if his girlfriend begins
going out with someone else. Or, that green-eyed monster may affect your friend if you get a pay rise and
she does not.
| Main idea: Green is an important color which means being young, 1._____ and growing. |
| 阅读理解。 |
| The World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is to be staged in Shanghai from May 1 to October 31, 2010. If you plan to visit the Shanghai Expo this summer, the China Pavilion is a must-see area for you. The China Pavilion, which is called Oriental Crown (东方之冠), is located at the center of the Expo site. Standing 63 meters tall, the China Pavilion takes the shape of an emperor"s crown, with the upper layers larger than the lower ones. Covering 160,000 square meters in floor space, the pavilion consists of a national hall and a regional hall. Construction on the China Pavilion began on Dec. 18, 2007. The design of the China Pavilion was picked from a total of 344 designs put forward by Chinese from around the world. The pavilion possesses both traditional and modern features, which helps develop the theme of the 2010 Expo "Better City, Better Life". For example, it is red in appearance, which contains the elements of traditional Chinese culture, and it is green indoors, with the use of energy-saving techniques. The Shanghai World Expo is expected to attract 70 million visitors from across the globe. It is estimated that 400,000 people will visit the Expo and its 140 pavilions every day during the period, but the China Pavilion is only able to receive about one tenth of the total. How to accommodate so many people in the pavilion remains a tough task. Luckily, the China Pavilion is built as a permanent landmark. During the Expo, the main structure will be used for an exhibition based on the theme of "Chinese wisdom in urban development" by explaining the values of harmony, nature and spirit. The three-story pavilion has three sections. The top floor"s "Footprint of the East" will show some of the changes in Chinese cities. There, you can see a film which shows how Chinese cities have changed, especially in the past 30 years. According to Lu Chuan, director of the film, the scenery is like something from The Lord of the Rings. On the second floor, "Journey of Wisdom" will explain China"s four great inventions. And the ground"s "Blossoming City" will display scenes from cities of the future. |
| 1. Which of the following words can be used to describe the China Pavilion? |
| [ ] |
| A. Tiny. B. Round. C. Foreign. D. Environment-friendly. |
| 2. The China Pavilion can receive _____ visitors at most per day. |
| [ ] |
| A. 40,000 B. 400,000 C. 100,000 D. 20,000 |
| 3. We can infer that _____. |
| [ ] |
| A. the China Pavilion will be pulled down after the World Expo 2010 is over B. the China Pavilion will probably continue to be open to visitors after the Expo is over C. you can continue to visit the Japanese Pavilion after the Expo is over D. some foreign friends took part in the designs of the China Pavilion |
| 4. On the second floor of the China Pavilion, you can _____. |
| [ ] |
| A. enjoy a film about the changes of cities in China B. learn what Shanghai looked like in the 1920s C. find out how paper was invented D. see how Chinese cities will look like in the future |
| 阅读理解。 |
| Recently I paid a visit to Harvard university, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world. I was pretty shocked when I first stepped onto the campus. Well, it"s not even really a campus. it"s more like a district in a small town. Harvard"s main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and simple. You might even say they"re a little shabby. They don"t fit the modern idea of university at all. The buildings are surrounded by grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into a medieval (中世纪的) castle. But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again. It creates a strong contrast and brings a special atmosphere to the school. Our tour guide Gary took us around and told us:"You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony," Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn? I saw some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of pages turning, along with chirping of the birds, I felt very much calm. There was no competitive feeling at all. Harvard has the world"s first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end computers too. Its religion and literature department are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and new technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in. |
| 1. What is the article mainly about? |
| [ ] |
| A. The academic atmosphere in Harvard University. B. The life of Harvard students. C. The author"s impression of Harvard. D. The author"s dream |
| 2. When you walk in Harvard University, what do you find except that _____. |
| [ ] |
| A. Some students read books on the grass B. all building were built in the 18th century C. Harvard is more like a district in a small town than a campus D. there is a grass field where the graduation ceremony is held |
| 3. Which field are among the best in the world? |
| A. Literature, religion and architecture B. Religion, computer and architecture C. Literature, religion and computer D. Literature, computer and architecture |
| 完形填空。 |
| George Bernard Show once said, "America and Britain are two countries separated by the same language". Many students of English worry (1)_______ about the differences between American and British English. In fact, (2)_______, the differences are not (3)_______ large. Unlike, for example, Mandarin (普通话的) and Cantonese speakers, speakers of the American and British (4)_______ of English can understand (5)_______ and communicate with very (6)_______ misunderstandings. When we talk about the American and British dialects of English we do not (7)________ pronunciation. Both UK and US have several different regional (8)_______ within their own borders. Besides, there is no (9)_______ to enforce a standard. If you (10)_______ the radio in New York, you will hear presenters speaking (11)_______ New York accents. If you were then to tune into a (12)_______ radio station you would hear presenters speaking with Californian accents. Likewise, anyone who has ever watched BBC will know that their (13)_______ have a wide range of accents, from (14)_______ to Indian. Native English speakers are able to understand most regional accents (15)_______ a large degree. The main difference between American and British English has something to do (16)_______ writing. It is in grammar, spelling and word usage (17)_______ the two dialects differ the most. (18)_______, when writing English, you should decide which one to use and try to use it as consistently as possible. The greatest difference between American and British English (19)_______ the choice of vocabulary. The same word can have (20)_______ meanings. When Americans say that someone is mean they are expressing that that person is bad-humored. Whereas, in Britain, a mean person is someone who is not generous. There are many more examples and most dictionaries will explain them. |