"This Friday we'll have the yearly Egg Drop Challenge," said our science teacher, Mr. Baker. "You can work alone or with a partner."
My friend, Cassie, and I smiled at each other. We always worked on projects31_.
The 32 of the Challenge was simple—to build a protective container to keep an egg from breaking when 33 the stadium wall.
I made my sandwich that afternoon while waiting for Cassie. 34 the butter cream gave me an idea.
"I have a brilliant design for our 35 container!" I said when Cassie arrived. "We can 36 the egg with some butter cream."
"Why not put the egg in a basket with a parachute (降落傘) 37 ?" Cassie rolled
her eyes, "The parachute is better than that stupid idea."
I couldn't believe it. Of course we'd had our little 38 in the past, but she'd never called any of my ideas" 39 "before.
"Then I'll build mine and you build yours!"
40 words had been out, our friendship was challenged.
When Friday finally arrived, I had to 41 Cassie's Egg Force One looked pretty good. 42 , my Egg-cellent Egg Cream didn't look quite scientific. We kids carried our containers up three stadium steps and dropped them over the side wall. Those whose eggs broke were out; those whose eggs survived 43 three more steps and dropped them again. This would go on till the last egg broke.
After four rounds, only Cassie and I were 44 . I let go of my box. I heard someone say "ew" after seconds. Had my egg broken? I raced down the 45 . The sidewalk was dotted with egg shells (蛋殼) from those 46 drops. Finally I found my little Egg-cellent Egg Cream.
"That looks like egg drop soup, Laura," Cassie said. She was holding her Egg Force One. My 47 _ raced. Had she won? I looked at her basket 48
"My egg bounced 49 _," she explained, pointing to a broken shell.
"A tie （平局)," Mr. Baker said.
Cassie looked at me, and her glare ___50 . I laughed. She smiled...
31. A. patiently B. silently C. together D. alone
32. A. function B. goal C. reason D. result
33. A. rolled down B. pushed against C. thrown at D. dropped over
34. A. Spreading B. Boiling C. Baking D. Holding
35. A. butter B. sandwich C. cream D. egg
36. A. protect B. replace C. carry D. mix
37. A. followed B. covered C. attached D. supported
38. A. ideas B. fights C. worries D. challenges
39. A. wrong B. stupid C. brilliant D. scientific
40. A. Since B. While C. But D. And
41. A. explain B. deny C. admit D. prove
42. A. Therefore B. Anyway C. Otherwise D. Besides
43. A. paced down B. turned around C. walked up D. went back
44. A. left B. wanted C. chosen D. discovered
45. A. steps B. way C. wall D. sidewalk
46. A. intended B. unexpected C. failed D. desired
47. A. eyes B. hands C. feet D. heart
48. A. Lost B. Dirty C. Broken D. Empty
49. A. around B. out C. in D. down
50. A. returned B. remained C. increased D. softened
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday announced a new
plan to renew and expand the nation's roads, railways and runways, in a bid (努力) to restart the sluggish economy and to help create jobs.
Obama announced the billion-dollar infrastructure(基礎設施) spending program at an event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, marking the Labor Day holiday in the United States.
The proposal calls for investments over six years, including rebuilding and modernizing 150,000 miles (241,350 kilometers) of roads, 4,000 miles (6,430 kilometers) of railways and 150 miles ( 241 kilometers) of runways.
"It sets up an Infrastructure Bank to leverage(杠桿；利用) federal dollars and focus on the smartest investment. All of this will not only create jobs now, but will make our economy run better over the long haul," Obama said.
"This is a plan that will be fully paid for and will not add to the deficit over time," said Obama.
The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 9.6 percent in August, reflecting business reluctance to hire among uncertain economic prospects, the U.S. Labor Department reported on Friday.
The president admitted that new jobs "have not been coming fast enough" in the United States.
"These years would be some of the most difficult in our history. The problems facing working families are nothing new, but they are more serious than ever. And that makes our cause more urgent than ever," he added.
What does the underlined word “sluggish” probably mean?
A. 繁榮的 B. 崩潰的 C. 疲軟的 D. 行動迅速的
What’s the main idea of this passage?
A. The US president launched a new program aiming at improving the nation’s infrastructure.
B. The US unemployment rate rose according to the Labor Department.
C. These years will be the most difficult in the American history.
D. More roads, railways and runways will be rebuilt and modernized.
Which of the following will be changed most in length?
A. Roads. B. Railways. C. Runways. D. Highways.
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語法填空(共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，按照句子結構的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填入一個適當?shù)脑~或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填空。
Watching online open classes of U.S. top universities has become indispensable for many young Chinese.
Guo Lei, a native of Guangzhou, has become (addict) to various open courses after she watched the online video of "Justice: What`s the right thing to do." Guo was immediately attracted by the topic and the discussion of the Harvard students about (moral) and justice. She even introduced the case to her colleagues for discussion.
About 700 sina micro bloggers (post) different links to the videos. 163.com has launched a special channel for open programs, (provide) more than 1,200 class hours of free videos.
Many Chinese have adjusted daily timetable and some office workers quit taking naps they might watch videos at noon. download free online resources to their cell phones to watch while taking buses.
On Douban.com, a netizen named "an independent cat" called others to get up an hour earlier in the morning to watch the videos before leaving for work, has mobilized a great number of followers.
"This set up a good example of how to change and improve our teaching methods," said Wang, a counselor of Sun Yat-Sen University. He also suggested that lectures by some popular Chinese speakers and professors should (translate) into foreign languages and posted online to help foreign audiences understand Chinese culture.
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◆1. Malan Flower: China Children's Art Theatre stages a fairy tale musical (音樂劇) "Malan Flower" this weekend.
Beautiful Malan flowers were blossoming everywhere on Malan Mountain, and hard-working girl Xiao Lan was married to the god of flowers, Ma Lang. They lived a happy life in harmony with Grandpa Tree. and all the lovely little animals. However, greedy Old Cat made use of the jealousy of elder sister Da Lan to kill Xiao Lan, in an attempt to keep the magic Malan flower under her possession.
This fairy tale entertained three generations of Chinese youth.
Time: 7: 30 p. m., until August 21
Place: The Great Theatre of the Cultural Palace of the Nationalities, west of Xidan Area
Tel: 6602-2530
◆2. Joyful jugglers: The China Acrobatic Troupe is staging a nightly variety show at the Tiandi Theatre, where the seemingly impossible becomes a reality, where performers spin (旋轉) plates and juggle umbrellas.
Contortionists (柔術演員) show incredible feats of flexibility and acrobats leap through the air. Integrating juggling, unicycling, balancing and jumping through hoops with the finest ancient Chinese dancing, the performance will amuse you.
Time: 7: 15 p. m., daily
Place: 10 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: 6502-3984
◆3. Tour of love: Taiwan singer David Tao (Tao Zhe), who is on a global tour, will arrive in Beijing next month.
Tao Zhe was born into a musical family. His father is an expert in Western pop music while his mother is from a family famous for playing Peking Opera. This probably explains why Too approaches pop music from a unique angle (角度), which separates him from the average pop singer.
With the song "Forever Love You" as the theme of the concert, Tao will share his love and ideas for life and music with his fans.
Time: 7: 30 p. m. , September 10
Place: Capital Gymnasium, Baishiqiao Lu
Tel: 6835-4055
◆4. Army artist: An exhibition featuring artist Li Shaozhou's personal and meticulous (注意細節(jié)的) style of painting will be held at the National Art Museum of China.
Born in Henan Province, Li showed strong interests in art during his childhood, and was a specialized artist in the army.
The exhibition will present 65 paintings of modern figures, birds and flowers that he has made over the past decade, during which he has formed his own style by absorbing other painting techniques.
Time: 9 a. m. ~ 5 p. m., August 23 ~ 29
Place: 1 Wusi Dajie
Tel: 8403-3500
Which advertisement will Michael be most interested in if he likes fairy tales?
A. Malan Flower. B. Joyful jugglers. C. Tour of love. D. Army artist.
What phone number should you dial for further information if you are a pop song fan?
A. 6602-2530. B. 6502-3984. C. 6835-4055. D. 8403-3500.
On which page do the above passages most probably appear in the newspaper?
A. Opinions. B. Business. C. Sports. D. Listings.
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This year some twenty-three hundred teen-agers (young people aged from 13-19)from all over the world will spend about ten months in U. S. homes. They will attend U. S. schools, meet U. S. teen-agers, and form impressions of the real America. At the same time, about thirteen hundred American teen-agers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.
Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family. In turn, George's son Mike spent a year in Fred's home in America.
Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months' study, the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected --much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.
Family life, too, was different. The father's word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual(個人). Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car.
"Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it."
At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea. "I suppose I should criticize American schools", he says. "It is far too easy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens(公民). There ought to be some middle ground between the two. "
This year _____ teen-agers will take part in the exchange programme between America and other countries.
A. twenty three hundred B. thirteen hundred
C. over three thousand D. less than two thousand
The whole exchange programme is mainly to _____ .
A. help teen-agers in other countries know the real America.
B. send students in America to travel in Germany
C. let students learn something about other countries
D. have teen-agers learn new languages
Fred and Mike agreed that _____ .
A. American food tasted better than German food
B. German schools were harder than American schools
C. Americans and Germans were both friendly
D. There were more cars on the streets in America
What is particular in American schools is that _____ .
A. there is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings
B. there are a lot of after-school activities
C. students usually take fourteen subjects in all
D. students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car
After experiencing the American school life, Mike thought _____ .
A. a better education should include something good from both America and Germany
B. German schools trained students to be better citizens
C. American schools were not as good as German schools
D. the easy life in the American school was more helpful to students
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科目：高中英語 來源：廣東省20092010學年高二級學業(yè)水平考試試題（英語） 題型：閱讀理解
Ⅲ閱讀(共兩節(jié)，滿分40分)
第一節(jié)閱讀理解(共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
Learning English is a great challenge, but with a little help from technology it can be as easy as a piece of cake.
As well as the classroom, teachers and textbooks, the Internet, TV and radio programs can play an active role in helping learn English. The Internet is full of rich and up-to-date information. English learners might wish to try http://www.in2english.com.cn. This website is co-established by the British Council, the BBC World Service and Central Radio and TV University. It provides cultural information about Britain and has an example of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) that students can use for practice. Different levels of grammar tests can also be found.
Make friends online
Another useful website for middle school students and teachers is. Besides reading 21st Century School Edition online, students are also invited to put their views on different topics up on the website.
Users have the opportunity to make friends with people who share their interests.
In the teaching and learning section, there are reading and vocabulary tips for students.
Compared with the Internet, TV programs have their own advantages: one does not have to sit at a computer and the audio and visual effects can even be relaxing.
One popular English-learning program is called "Modern English". This focuses on oral English in practical situations such as taking photos and shopping.
The short dialogues and useful phrases may help students to express themselves if they go abroad or meet foreigners in China. More than 50 TV stations in about 300 cities have aired the program.
Word to World
If you watch Beijing Television Channel 8, you might see a program titled "Study Abroad". On this show Professor Wang Qiang from New Oriental School hosts "From Word to World".
He selects words with a deep cultural background and teaches useful phrases related to that word. Cartoons are also used to explain how to use the word in daily life. Listening to the radio may not be a new way to learn English but it is easy.
China Radio International airs a program called "Studio Classroom" at 6:30 a.m. every day. This 25-minute program is aimed at middle school students and covers subjects from current news to travel and history, all in simple language.
41. This passage ______.
A. introduces some new websites and TV and radio programs
B. focuses on advantages and disadvantages of different medium forms
C. recommends technological help in learning English
D. aims at advertising various English courses
42. If you want to read an English newspaper and make comments on different topics, you try_____.
A. www.in2english.com.cn. B. www.21se.com.cn.
C. Modern English D. Studio Classroom
43. One can practise oral English in everyday situations in _____.
A. Studio Classroom B. From Word to World
C. Study Abroad D. Modern English
44. According to the author, one superiority of TV programs over the Internet is that they ____.
A. offer more English learning resources
B. cost you nothing
C. have better audio and visual effects
D. have English courses available whenever you need them
45. The author wants the readers to know that learning English ______.
A. is difficult
B. is easy
C. is neither easy nor difficult
D. can be made much easier with a little help of modern technology
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