【题文】One day, a train was approaching the small town of Cheekyville. On the train was a_______ guy with a big suitcase. He was called William Warbler and he looked very _______indeed. But what made him most unusual was the fact that whenever he needed to_______ he did it by singing opera. It didn’t matter to William whether it was simply a matter of answering a brief greeting, like “good day”. He would ________“Goood dayyy to youuuuuu..... toooooo!”
No one could get a normal,________word out of him. And, as no one knew how he made his living and he lived quite simply, always wearing the same old second-hand suit — they often ________ him.
They _______his singing, calling him “crazy”. William had been in Cheekyville for some years, when, one day, a rumor(谣言) _________round the town: William had ________ a role in a very important opera in the nation’s capital, and there were posters everywhere ________ the event was a great ________. And to everyone’s surprise in Cheekyville---when William was being _______by reporters, he answered their questions by speaking ________singing. And he did it with good____________ and with a clear and pleasant voice.
From that day, William gave up singing _________. Now he did only during his stage appearances and world tours. Some people suspected ________he had changed, but others still had no idea, and continued believing him to be somewhat mad. They wouldn’t have thought so_________ they had seen what William kept in his big suitcase. It was a large stone with a hand-carved message on it. It said “Practice every second, for you never know when your _______will come.”
Little did people know that rather _______he got the role in the opera because the________had heard William singing while out buying a newspaper.

【小题1】

A．strange B．handsome C．funny D．sensitive

【小题2】

A．strong B．special C．common D．anxious

【小题3】

A．debate B．practice C．sing D．communicate

【小题4】

A．shout B．respond C．repeat D．tease

【小题5】

A．singing B．spoken C．written D．printed

【小题6】

A．disrespected B．loved C．appreciated D．disturbed

【小题7】

A．made fun of B．got addicted to C．took pride in D．made sense of

【小题8】

A．developed B．reflected C．spread D．expressed

【小题9】

A．refused B．ruined C．created D．got

【小题10】

A．confirming B．advertising C．approving D．assessing

【小题11】

A．benefit B．discovery C．success D．experience

【小题12】

A．opposed B．blamed C．interviewed D．welcomed

【小题13】

A．other than B．rather than C．more than D．less than

【小题14】

A．service B．remarks C．signs D．manners

【小题15】

A．at all hours B．at all points C．at certain time D．at times

【小题16】

A．how B．why C．that D．where

【小题17】

A．while B．because C．if D．since

【小题18】

A．chance B．money C．inspiration D．wisdom

【小题19】

A．carefully B．quickly C．naturally D．accidentally

【小题20】

A．director B．writer C．actress D．teacher

【题文】In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity （繁荣）. Others say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.
I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit（追求）of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.
However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture In modern society there is a great deal of argument which only values the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffer under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesn’t matter because I really didn’t try.” What is not usually admitted by them is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one’s self-respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only when this basic and often troublesome fear begins to disappear(缓解) can we discover a new meaning in competition.
【小题1】What does this passage mainly talk about?

A．Competition helps to set up self-respect.

B．Opinion about competition are different among people.

C．Competition is harmful to personal quality development.

D．Failures are necessary experiences in competition.

【小题2】The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 means _________ .

A．those who try their best to win.

B．those who value competition most highly.

C．those who are against competition most strongly.

D．those who rely on others most for success.

【小题3】What is the similar belief of the true competition and those with a “desire to fail”?

A．One’s worth lies in his performance compared with others.

B．One’s success in competition needs great efforts.

C．One’s achievement is determined by his particular skills.

D．One’s success is based on how hard he has tried.

【小题4】Which point of the view may the author agree to?

A．Every effort should be paid back.

B．Competition should be encouraged.

C．Winning should be a life-and-death matter.

D．Fear of failure should be removed in competition.

【题文】When it comes to the Internet, people talk about the password most. Actually, it’s been under fire for a long time. Research has shown that passwords are not a very good way to protect sensitive information.
People would use some random characters, numbers and symbols. Furthermore, a unique password would be used for every site or application the user uses. Unfortunately, the longer and more complex passwords become, the more people are likely to forger them. Therefore, they use the same password for every service or application. These are all big no-noes and essentially defeat the purpose of a password.
Google is trying to kill off passwords on Android devices by introducing the Trust API, which does what simple passwords cannot and gives developers a framework for securing their application using a number of security systems and metrics(衡量标准)on the device. A Trust Score will be generated based on a number of metrics including your device location, face scanning, fingerprints, and the things like your typing speed or the way you speak. Taken one at a time, these metrics are not secure. But taken together, these metrics will help recognize the real “you”.
The good news is that Google has already been testing this on real world data. Google has proven the Trust API works. Next Google will run tests will some banks to see if the Trust API meets their needs before rolling out the system on Android phones later. It may take another year for apps and popular sites to start using the Trust API.
This is a pretty exciting change. Passwords have been around for a lone time. Although the security of systems has been improved, the usability of systems hasn’t been proved much. Google appears to have the best of them. Maybe that never-ending conflict between security and convenience will be able to take a break once the Trust system comes out.
【小题1】What is implied in the underlined sentence in Para. 2?

A．Users make mistakes in using passwords.

B．Users should know the purpose of passwords.

C．Users have learnt to say no to their passwords.

D．Users misunderstand the meaning of passwords.

【小题2】How is the key part of the Trust API generated?

A．By taking one metric at a time.

B．By combining various metrics.

C．By developing security systems.

D．By analyzing complex passwords.

【小题3】What can we know about the Trust system from the text?

A．It needs to be improved in the future.

B．It hasn’t been proven to be effective.

C．It will be used on Android devices first.

D．It is secure and convenient for the users.

【小题4】What would be the best title for the text?

A．How does Google develop the Trust API?

B．Will the Trust API meet the users’ needs?

C．Will passwords soon be a thing of the past?

D．How do passwords protect personal information?

【题文】Amazon is breaking into physical retail in a new way. The online retail giant revealed a new kind of physical store concept in a video published on Monday.
The store, called Amazon Go, doesn't work like a typical Walmart or supermarket. Instead, it's designed so that shoppers will use an app, also called Amazon Go, to automatically add the products that they plan to buy to a digital shopping cart by scanning a QR code(二维码). They can then walk out of the building without waiting in a checkout line because Amazon will charge their Amazon account and send them a receipt.
The first Amazon Go store is located in Seattle, where Amazon is headquartered. For years, there have been rumors the e-commerce company would expand its dominance from digital to physical shopping. Amazon began experimenting with physical bookstores a year ago, but Amazon Go may mark its boldest bet on physical ones yet. By removing much of the staff needed to operate a store, Amazon keeps costs lower than traditional competitors. It's also in a strong position to bring together data on its customers' shopping habits online and offline to make better suggestions in all situations.
However, Amazon's move deeper into physical retail shops comes in a sensitive political climate. The company could be perceived as being a threat to some of the 3.4 million Americans who work as cashiers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On the campaign trail, Donald Trump repeatedly criticized Amazon and its founder Jeff Bezos for “getting away with murder tax-wise” and having “a huge antitrust(反垄断) problem.” Will the President& shy; elect add “job killer” to the list of criticisms?
Amazon's effort to launch a new kind of retail store predates(在……之前) the rise of Donald Trump. “Four years ago we asked ourselves: what if we could create a shopping experience with no lines and no checkout? Could we push the boundaries of computer vision and machine learning to create a store where customers could simply take what they want and go?” The company says on an informational page about Amazon Go. For now, Amazon is starting slow. The Amazon Go is only open to Amazon employees in our Beta program, and is scheduled to open to the public in early 2017.
【小题1】In Amazon Go, people can ________ .

A．buy products by paying cash

B．buy carts without scanning a QR code

C．have no bother to check out and queue

D．use an app to wait in a checkout line

【小题2】What can we infer from the third paragraph?

A．Amazon has dominated the physical bookstores.

B．Amazon can contribute to reducing the cost of staff.

C．Amazon manages to take the place of physical shopping.

D．Amazon can ignore each customer's advice in all situations.

【小题3】The reason why Donald Trump repeatedly criticized Amazon Go is that Amazon Go  ________ .

A．would result in a political crisis

B．would threaten the career of cashiers

C．may result in a huge antitrust

D．is No.1 job killer in the list of criticisms

【小题4】The main purpose of writing the passage is  ________ .

A．to introduce the Amazon Go store

B．to explain how Amazon Go works

C．to arouse people's interest in Amazon

D．to indicate Trump's attitude to Amazon

【题文】假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均限一词;
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
There are many hurricanes occur around the world every year. Knowing what to do during a hurricane is of great important to survive.
Listening to the weather forecast so that you know when a hurricane is coming. If a hurricane warning is issued, stop doing whatever you’re busy with, which is always the most efficient way to avoid caught in a hurricane. If you were walking outside, stop and find a shelter under which can protect you from a hurricane. If you are in your car when a hurricane comes, remain in it and turn on the engine, waiting until the hurricane dies down. If you are inside your house, do remember to close the windows and doors until you are sure when the wind is not that strong enough to blow it open.

【题文】假设你是李华，正在英国学习，想参加学校的一个“中西文化交流俱乐部”，你希望成为其中的一员。请根据下列要点用英文给组织者写一封申请信：
1.个人情况：年龄，性别；
2.个人条件：英语水平，对西方文化感兴趣，善于与人交流；
3.目的：结交朋友，了解更多中西文化之间的差异。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
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【题文】Common public speaking problems
The use of “I feel”, “I think” and “maybe”
In the question-and –answer session of the speaking competition, many contestants began their answers with uncertain expressions like “I feel”, “I hear”, “maybe” and “perhaps”. These words show that the person is only speaking from his or her point of view. 【小题1】
Work on keeping your answers brief and to the point. Also work on delivering them with calmness and confidence. Instead of the empty-sounding “I guess”, using facts, together with a clear conclusion based on those facts, is far more likely to be popular with an audience.
【小题2】
Don’t stick to the same tone. It can be boring. Try to mix it up. For example, when they spoke about their dreams, some sounded romantic. Others used humor. Very few used several different styles tighter. 【小题3】, rather than just sticking with the same one.
Irresponsible answers
【小题4】. you’re responsible for your words. Even though you want to answer quickly, you don’t want to sound foolish. So you should think twice before you talk. Don’t be like the student who, when asked about his opinion on book piracy(盗版), started by saying he supported it.
Talking around the topic rather than directly answering it
You should focus on one point and give a clear solution. 【小题5】. is it asking you to discuss a certain topic or to present your own point of view?
Use one or two arguments together and give a strong conclusion. Remember that judges are not judging you on whether they agree, but on your ability to say what you think clearly.

A．Try mixing more than one style.

B．Improving your communication skill.

C．Using only one speaking style

D．It’s important to involve your audience.

E. Public speaking is different from personal conversations.
F. The key is to work out what question is being asked
G. To the judges and audience, this lacks the support of facts and seems not to be reliable.

【题文】Qing Ming Jie (All Souls' Day) is a time to remember【小题1】dead. It is a major Chinese festival which【小题2】(fall) in early spring. It is an occasion for the whole family to leave the home and to sweep the graves of their forefathers.
Qing Ming is popularly associated with Jie Zi Tui,【小题3】lived in Shanxi province in 600 B.C.Legend has it that Jie saved his starving lord's life by serving a piece of【小题4】own leg. When the lord 【小题5】(succeed)in becoming the ruler of a small kingdom, he invited his faithful follower to join him. But Jie declined the invitation,【小题6】(prefer) to lead a quiet life with his mother in the mountains.
Believing that he could force Jie out by burning the mountain, the lord ordered his men to set the forest on fire.【小题7】, Jie chose to remain where he was and was burnt to【小题8】(die).To honor Jie, the "cold food feast day" began, when no fire could be lit.
As time passed, the Qing Ming festival replaced the "cold food" festival. To make the festival even more【小题9】(meaning),some time should be spent to remind the younger members of the family【小题10】 contributions of their ancestors, and the story of Jie Zi Tui.