Over time I have been changed quite a lot. I began 1__________ a calculating machine in France in
1642. 2______________ I was young I could simplify difficult sums. I developed very 3(slow)________ and it took nearly two hundred years 4_______________ I was built as an analytical machine by Charles Babbage. After I was programmed 5____________ an operator who used cards with holes, I could
"think"logical and produce 6_____________ answer quicker than any person.
At that time 7_____________ was considered a technological revolution and the start of my "artificial
intelligence". In 1936 my real father, Alan Turing, wrote a book 8____________ how I could be made
to work as a "universal machine" 9(solve)________________ any difficult mathematical problem. From
then on, I grew rapidly 10_____________ in size and in brainpower.
6. an 7. it 8. about 9. to solve 10. both
_1_ years of operation, there were only _2 programmes for _3_ who wanted to_4_ English. Those
English language programmes of _5_ and learning were not _6_ at all _7_ the teachers on TV talked
too _8_ in Chinese on grammar or just gave some translations or _9_. Watching English on TV was
_10 as listening to the teacher in the _11_. But now the TV English has greatly _12_. There are lots
of new good programmes, _13_ English on Sunday, American English, Follow Me to Science, Animal
World, English News, English TV Show, Business English, Sports, MTV. Those programmes are
usually so _14_ and easy to understand that more and more people enjoy watching them. They are
becoming widely _15_ not only with all English learners but also with the public.
( )1. A. first ( )2. A. little ( )3. A. teachers ( )4. A. speak ( )5. A. speaking ( )6 .A. useful ( )7. A. when ( )8. A. much ( )9. A. words ( )10. A. as good ( )11. A. classroom ( )12. A. stayed up ( )13. A. expect ( )14. A. lively ( )15. A. shaken | B. many B. few B. people B. teach B. working B. interesting B. if B. slowly B. explanations B. as much B. house B. gone up B. such as B. long B. lovely | C. past C. a little C. children C. learn C. broadcasting C. important C. unless C. badly C. texts C. the same C. park C. improved C. thanks to C. wise C. rich | D. last D. a few D. students D. be D. teaching D. necessary D. because D. quietly D. lessons D. as helpful D. theatre D. appeared D. and D. strange D. popular |
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Everyday, 340 million people speak it. One billion people are learning it and it is said that by 2050, half of the world"s population will be using it. What are we talking about? That global language-English. The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built up when German. Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and created a common language for communication. Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean . Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example, India. Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong. But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will see or hear some English. Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about "burgers". "fries" and "milkshakes". Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dion are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what we are singing! English is a messy (杂乱的) language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as "blogging", "download" and "chatroom". Also included are words that teenagers use. Who does not know "cool", "OK" and "hello" ? Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like "cafe" and expressions like "c"est la vie" (that is life) are all part of the English language. On the other hand, the French language includes English words like "le weekend" and "le camping". German words are also part of English. Words like "kindergarten" come from the German language. Recently, British people have become interested in "yoga". But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India. 1. The English language has a history of ______. A. over 2000 years B. over 500 years C. over 1500 years D. over 1000 years 2. The underlined expression "thanks to " can be replaced by ______. A. because of B. thankful to C. not until D. as if. 3. Which of the following statements is true about the language of English ? A. It has been changing all the time. B. It has borrowed words from all the other languages. C. French words are used by the English because dictionaries have French words. D. Singers and film stars have the greatest influence on language. 4. How many people in the world are using English now? A. One billion people B. 340 million C. almost all the people in the world. D. not mentioned above, but the number is growing rapidly. 5. Many countries and regions use it for politics and business except______. A. the USA B. Nigeria C. the Philippines D. Norway | |||
语法填空 I am fond of my sister but she has one serious shortcoming. She can be (1) (real)________ stubborn. (2)______ she didn"t know the best way of getting to places, she insisted that she (3 )(organize)______ the trip properly. Now I know that the proper way is always her way. I kept (4) (ask)_______ her, "When are we leaving and when are we coming back ?" I asked her (5)________ she had looked at a map yet. Of course she (6) (not)______; my sister doesn"t care about details. So I told her that the source of the Mekong is in Qinghai Province. She gave me a (7) (determine) __________ look -the kind that said she would not change her mind. When I told her that our journey would begin (8)_____ an altitude of more than 5,000 metres, she seemed to be (9) (excite)_______ about it. When I told her the air would be hard to breathe and it would be every cold, she said it would be an interesting experience. I knew my sister well. Once she has made up her mind, (10) _______ can change it. Final I had to give in. | |||
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Can you remember the day when you spoke your first word? If you can, you are unusual. Try to A. to get everything one wants from others | |||
信息匹配 阅读下列材料,从所给的六个选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中,选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项,选项中有一项是多余选项. 首先,请阅读下列的应用文: A. "Just do it!" - This slogan (口号) speaks out to teens. It tells them to do something, but only if they think it"s worth it. And if so, why not do it wearing Nike? B."Always Coca-Cola." - Coke"s slogans change every few years, but this one has enjoyed a lasting popularity because it shows the brand"s spirit. It seems to say "Coke is the only drink there is; there are no other forms of drink." C. "Share moments, share life." - This slogan from Kodak connects photos and beauty. It asks people to remember the happy moments in life by taking photos of them - using Kodak film of course! D. On hearing the slogan "Make yourself heard", you will know there is Ericsson product for you to call anyone. E. There are some public service advertisements (PSAs) that educate people about public service projects, such as Project Hope. Its slogan is "Project Hope - Schooling every child." F. One magazine ad says "Make me your window on the world!" The advertisers say that the weekly magazine can bring the world to your home. " Have you ever wondered what the Chinese eat for breakfast? Did you know that the Sahara Desert is getting bigger every year? This fascinating magazine , full of colour pictures , is your window on the world. 请阅读以下购买者的信息,然后匹配购买者和他/她拟购买产品的广告语: Jack passed the entrance exam and was admitted to a famous university. These days, his father is looking for a mobile phone for him so as to keep in touch with each other closely. Tom was a senior middle school student. He likes sports very much and plays football every afternoon. But after class this afternoon he has to buy a pair of shoes because his shoes have been worn out. There"s a party this evening - for Mary"s 15th birthday. Her family are making preparations for it. Her brother"s job is to buy some drink. Joan doesn"t want to forget the past, especially the happy moments. Bill travels a lot when he was younger. Now that he has stopped his work, he enjoys reading about foreign people, places and customs. 购买者 广告语 1. Jack A. Just do it! 2. Tom B. Always Coca-Cola. 3. Mary C. Share moments, share life. 4. Joan D. Make yourself heard. 5. Bill E. Project Hope - Schooling every child. F. Make me your window on the world! |