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     Go ahead, talk to your dog.
     As many a dog owner will prove, our furry friends are listening.Now, for the doubters, there is
scientific proof that they understand much of what they hear.A border collie called Rico can fetch at
least 200 objects by name, researchers in Germany say.The dog also appears to learn words for new
objects as easily as a 3yearold child would.Its wordlearning skill is as good as that of a parrot or
chimpanzee.
     In one experiment, the researchers took all 200 items that Rico is supposed to know and divided
them randomly into 20 sets of 10 objects each.The dog waited with one of his owners in one room,
while an experimenter put a set of 10 objects into another room.Then, the owner told the dog to fetch
one of the items.  The dog had to go to the other room and bring the object back
     In four trials, Rico got 37 out of 40 commands right.Because the dog couldn't see anyone to get visual
clues about what to bring back, the scientists concluded that he must understand the meanings of certain
words.
     In another experiment, the scientists took one toy that Rico had never seen before and put it in a
room with seven toys whose names he already knew.The dog's owner then told him to fetch the object,
using a word Rico had never heard.
     In 7 out of 10 trials, Rico picked the right object, suggesting that he figured out the answer by
process of elimination.A month later, he remembered half of the new names, which further impressed the
researchers.
     Rico is probably smarter than the average dog, the scientists say.For one thing, he's a border collie,
a breed known for its mental abilities.In addition, the 9yearold dog has been trained to retrieve toys by
their names since he was 9 months old.
     It's hard to know if all dogs understand at least some of the words we say.Even if they do, they can't
talk back.Still, it wouldn't hurt to sweettalk your pup every now and then.You might just get a big, wet
kiss in return!

1. It is implied that________.

A. Rico is probably cleverer than the average dog
B. Only a few dogs can talk back to its owner
C. if a chimpanzee is trained, it can also recognize the names of objects
D. All dogs can understand words

2. How long is it since Rico's owner began to train him?

A. nine months  
B. 3 years.
C. over nine years.  
D. more than eight years.

3. Rico can do all the following except________.
A. understanding the meanings of certain words
B. picking the right object by process of elimination
C. remembering all of the new names he learned
D. retrieving toys by their names
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“Go for it!”

  The expression“Go for it!”is a way of encouraging someone to try something.“Go for it!”means you should not worry about failure or be to careful.You should take a chance, be brave, and act firmly.“Go for it!”gets name from football.Not footballs it is played in most countries such as England, Egypt or Japan,but the kind of football played in the United States and CanadA.One of the most exciting times in football comes when a team has failed, after three attempts, to move the ball forward ten yards.The team must make a critical decision.

  The conservative(保守)choice is to kick the ball and accept temporary defeat in order to gain a good position for your team the next time it gets the ball.The more exciting choice, however, is to try a fourth and final time to gain the remaining yards needed.

  People present are certain to shout their advice.Some will shout:“Kick the ball!”But others will encourage the team to take a chance.“Go for it!”they will scream.

  In the nineteen eighties, people began using this expression in many kinds of situations to encourage someone to act bravely.

  There is no guarantee that the action you“go for it”will succeed.

  But that is the chance you take when you decide to go for it.You put your fears behind.You choose courage over safety.You hold your breath and go for it.

(1)

The expression“Go for it!”comes from ________

[  ]

A.

English football

B.

Egyptian football

C.

Japanese football

D.

American football

(2)

According to the passage, when we decide to go for it, we only consider ________

[  ]

A.

safety

B.

action

C.

result

D.

situation

(3)

In which of the following situations should we use the expression nowadays?

[  ]

A.

We decide to avoid trouble or danger for the future.

B.

We try to improve our English for better education.

C.

We need to make a quick decision at the last moment.

D.

We have to make a choice between success and failure.

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    閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

    The holiday season can be a very stressful time for many people.Sometimes,we ale too busy to shop for the right gifts for our friends and family.

       Besides that,you may hurry,not only to find the right present,but also a parking place for your car.

       The people you give gifts to have different interests,and it is hard to go everywhere to fend suitable gifts.Some of the best gifts I have found have been online.This saves me a lot of trouble.I can find the best sports tickets and best event tickets all from my own chair.

    There are different types of tickets for sale online.You can buy anything nowadays from concerts to the best sporting events available.You may even find tickets for nearly everyone.

    The tickets are colorful,such as the circus,shows for children,or The Sound of Music.These events are fun for the whole family and interesting gifts.

    Wherever you live, you can get tickets for just about any city in North America.You won’t have to pay an arm and a leg for the best sports tickets or for superior seats for shows.Sometimes,the tickets can turn out to be cheapen

       Tickets make truly nice presents.First of all, you don’t have to walk up and down the store.Secondly, you can usually spend less money.Thirdly, you have a vast of selections when you look for tickets on the Internet.There is always a clever choice online for everyone on your gift list.Want to know more? Crick here!

56.The underlined part “to pay all arm and a leg”means      

    A.to spend money in buying an arm and a leg

    B.to spend time in getting an arm and a leg

    C.to be busy driving up and down

    D.to be busy watching sports meetings

57.The main purpose of writing the passage is        .

    A.to sell the useful and colorful tickets

    B.to tell you some kinds of tickets you may buy

    C.to buy the tickets online or in shops

    D.to introduce a new way to buy presents

58.Which one do you think is the best title of the passage?

       A.Ticket—a Nice Present   

         B.Do No Shopping on Holidays

       C.Different Colorful and Useful Tickets

         D.How to Buy Tickets in Holidays

59.According to the passage,we are sure that        

       A.the article comes from a magazine

       B.you can buy tickets for your friends in any city

       C.we may buy some tickets at a low price sometimes

       D.a(chǎn) friend in England may get your ticket-present

 

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The fog was so thick that I couldn't see the man next to me. We were led down a road to the base of a hill. An officer, unknown to us, explained that the command wanted us to spread out on the road and fix bayonets(刺刀).When the signal was given, we were to creep up the hill and take the enemy by surprise with a bayonet attack.

I didn't think too much of the idea and about a dozen fellows agreed with me, but we lost in the vote. Some others didn't have bayonets and declared that the orders didn't apply to them, but their idea, too, was denied.

Up the hill we went, feeling our way along the ground with our feet. Step by step we advanced. It seemed like an ugly dream, but I knew it was all too real. I looked to my right and to my left to find any sign of my fellows. Much to my surprise, I could make out unclear forms on each side of me. I could hear whispers all along the line and louder orders to shut up!

While we were standing around arguing, the fog suddenly disappeared, just like somebody waved a magic wand(杖).We were caught out in the open with no cover in sight. The Chinese had been caught by surprise. Both sides just stared at each other, not knowing what was going on. A single shot rang out and somebody blew a whistle and shouted "Retreat"(撤退).We rushed out at full speed down the hill.

I don't speak or understand Chinese, but from behind us I could understand joyful laughter!

61.The action that the author and his fellows were supposed to take was______ .

    A. To creep up the hill                             B. To vote on how to advance

    C. To fix their bayonets                                             D. To attack their enemy

62.The dozen fellows thought the action was _______ .

    A. basically practical      B. great fun                     C. not a good one           D. an ugly dream

63.They go up the hill __________ .

    A. slowly                            B. quietly                          C. hurriedly                       D. easily

64.We can conclude from the passage that the author ________.

    A. felt sorry for not completing the action           B. was serving in the Chinese army

    C. was not serious when telling the story            D. intended to owe their failure to the heavy fog

 

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請(qǐng)閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C、D)中,選出最佳答案,并在答題卡上將該選項(xiàng)的標(biāo)號(hào)涂黑。

When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm, in the winter especially, we wear quite out off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital.

    However, I soon discovered that one big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and  the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it became of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.

    Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever you tastes in culture or entertainment(娛樂(lè)活動(dòng)). Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising --- and , what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.

    Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is , when you are in your teens(十幾歲)or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.

61. What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?

   A. Staying on the farm.                B. Moving to the countryside.

   C. Leaving home for the city.           D. Running away from the school.

62. Which of the following is true about the writer?

   A. He is very old now.                 B. He is in good health.

   C. He prefers driving a car.             D. He lives in the city now.

63. In the passage, the writer tries to __________.

   A. express his opinions about way of life      B. describe his life in the countryside

   C. an interest in the outside world            D. persuade the reader to live in the city

64. How is the passage mainly developed?

   A. By inferring.         B. By comparing.       

   C. By listing examples.   D. By giving explanations.

 

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