It’s never easy to explain exactly when a specific language began, and in the case of English we can hardly regard it as a separate language before the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain. Germanic invaders (入侵者) came and settled in Britain from the north-western coastline of continental Europe in the fifth centuries. The invaders all spoke a language that was Germanic (related to Dutch, Frisian, German and the Scandinavian languages), but we’ll probably never know how different their speech was from that of their continental neighbors.
The reason that we know so little about the language in this period is because we do not have much in the way of written records from any of the Germanic languages until several centuries later. When Old English writings began to appear in the seventh and eighth centuries there was a good deal of regional variation (变化), but not more than that found in later periods.
The Celts already lived in Britain when the Anglo-Saxons arrived, but there are few obvious signs of their language in English today. Some scholars have suggested that the Celtic tongue might have had some influence on the grammatical development of English, particularly in some parts of the country, but this is highly speculative (猜测). The number of borrowed words that have entered Old English from this language is very small. Those that survive in modern English include “comb” (a type of valley), alongside some place names.
1.When did the English language begin?
A. After the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain.
B. Before the Germanic invaders settled in Britain.
C. At a time that no one will know for certain.
D. At the same time as Germanic languages began.
2.“Continental neighbors” in Paragraph 1 refer to people living in _____.
A. Great Britain B. Africa
C. Europe D. Ireland
3.Why do people know so little about the language in Britain in the Anglo-Saxon period?
A. There are no written records from the Germanic languages.
B. Old English didn’t have any written system.
C. Much of the written records have been lost.
D. There was a good deal of variation in the records.
4.What does the author think about the Celtic language?
A. It influenced the grammatical development of English.
B. It had little influence on modern English.
C. It borrowed a few words from Old English.
D. It greatly enriched modern English vocabulary.
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It’s never easy to explain exactly when a specific language began, and in the case of English we can hardly regard it as a separate language before the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain. Germanic invaders (入侵者) came and settled in Britain from the north-western coastline of continental Europe in the fifth centuries. The invaders all spoke a language that was Germanic (related to Dutch, Frisian, German and the Scandinavian languages), but we’ll probably never know how different their speech was from that of their continental neighbors.
The reason that we know so little about the language in this period is because we do not have much in the way of written records from any of the Germanic languages until several centuries later. When Old English writings began to appear in the seventh and eighth centuries there was a good deal of regional variation (变化), but not more than that found in later periods.
The Celts already lived in Britain when the Anglo-Saxons arrived, but there are few obvious signs of their language in English today. Some scholars have suggested that the Celtic tongue might have had some influence on the grammatical development of English, particularly in some parts of the country, but this is highly speculative (猜测). The number of borrowed words that have entered Old English from this language is very small. Those that survive in modern English include “comb” (a type of valley), alongside some place names.
1.When did the English language begin?
A. After the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain.
B. Before the Germanic invaders settled in Britain.
C. At a time that no one will know for certain.
D. At the same time as Germanic languages began.
2.“Continental neighbors” in Paragraph 1 refer to people living in _____.
A. Great Britain B. Africa
C. Europe D. Ireland
3.Why do people know so little about the language in Britain in the Anglo-Saxon period?
A. There are no written records from the Germanic languages.
B. Old English didn’t have any written system.
C. Much of the written records have been lost.
D. There was a good deal of variation in the records.
4.What does the author think about the Celtic language?
A. It influenced the grammatical development of English.
B. It had little influence on modern English.
C. It borrowed a few words from Old English.
D. It greatly enriched modern English vocabulary.
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I can never understand the reason _______ he explained to me.
A.why B.that C.when D.where
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Easy for one to learn a foreign language? When A student is learning to speak British English, he wonders: Can I communicate with Americans? Can they understand me? Learners of English often ask: What are the differences between British and American English? How important are these differences?
Certainly, there are some differences between British and American English. There are a few differences in grammar. For example, speakers of British English say “in hospital” and "Have you a pen?”, Americans say “in the hospital” and ‘Do you have a pen?’.Pronunciation is sometimes different. Americans usually sound theirs in words like “bird” and “hurt”. Speakers of British English do not sound theirs in these words. There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary. For example, “colour” and “honour” are British, “color” and “honor” are American.
These differences in grammar, pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary are not important, however. For the most part, British and American English are the same language.
1.According to this passage, we can guess a student who is learning to speak American English might be afraid that ________.
A. British people cannot understand him
B. American people cannot understand him
C. the grammar is too hard for him
D. the spelling is too hard for him
2.What is NOT talked about in the passage?
A. Whether there are differences between British English and American English.
B. Whether British English and American English are one language or two.
C. How the differences between British English and American English came about.
D. How important the differences are.
3.Most __________ say “Do you have a watch?”
A. British people B. Americans
C. children D. teachers
4.According to this passage, British people and Americans have __________ difficulty in understanding each other.
A. little B. much C. some D. great
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It is _____ must to have a good ______ of a foreign language and a specific skill in such a competitive society.
A. /; view B. a; command C. a; order D. /; permit
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Language and culture are connected to each other in so many ways: language names and explains important events and people. When the Fourth Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792) ordered a lunch (so that he didn’t have to leave the gaming tables) there was no word to refer to the bread-and-butter-encased food that has ever since borne his name. Another example is grog, a drink of rum(朗姆酒)mixed with water. The word was coined from the nickname(绰号)of Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757)—Old Grog. The nickname came from the cloak(披风)of “ grogram ” which he habitually wore, and it provided the word for watered-down rum which he gave to sailors. In Australia it has become the word for alcoholic(含酒精的)drink of any kind. Both sandwich and grog are known throughout the English-speaking world, and have been borrowed into other European languages—sandwich into French, and grog into German.
In Australia some rather more specialised foods go by the names of local heroes and heroines. The lamington owes its name to Charles Wallace Alexander Napier Cochrane-Baillie, Second Baron of Lamington, who was governor of Queensland from 1896 to 1901. He was well-known for his concern for the treatment of local workers in northern Qucensland. Another sweet, Peach Melba, was invented in 1892 or 1893 by the French cook Auguste Escoffier at the Savoy Hotel, London, to respect the Australian singer Nellie Melba.
Some words have their origin in the sports world. The boxer Larry Foley (1849-1917) stopped boxing at the age of 30, having developed a training school for young boxers. His name is probably the one behind the expression “give someone Larry Dooley". Also a sporting hero was the footballer Roy Cazaly (1893-1963), who is the person in “ Up There Cazaly ” , used well beyond football as an expression of encouragement. He became a great footballer by taking amazingly high marks for the St Kilda and South Melbourne clubs.
1.What's the origin of the word"grog"?
A.It was first used by Vernon.
B.It was borrowed from German.
C.It dates back to the late 18th century.
D.It has some relationship with clothes.
2.Which of the following is related to an Australian singer?
A.Sandwich. B.Grog.
C.Lamington. D.Peach Melba.
3.What is the possible meaning of "give someone Larry Dooley"?
A.Give up somebody. B.Encourage somebody.
C.Give somebody a beating. D.Teach somebody to fight.
4.What similarity do the words and expressions mentioned in the text share?
A.They are difficult to understand. B.They come from people’s names.
C.They have been used for centuries. D.They are mainly used in Australia.
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Andy never wanted to go to bed on time. His parents had explained to him how important it was to go to bed early and get a good rest. But Andy paid no attention to them, and they didn't know what to do until one weekend when they were visiting Andy's grandparents.
Grandpa Peter heard all about it and said, "This sounds like a job for Tubby." So Andy's parents loaded the cat onto the car and returned home.
That night, at bedtime, the same problem happened. Andy didn't want to go to bed, and even though his parents waited a while to see if Tubby would solve the problem, nothing happened.
Hours later, Andy finally decided to go to bed. But what a surprise when he entered his bedroom! Tubby was in his bed, totally sprawling out, pot-belly in the air, and snoring like an express train.
Andy tried to move the cat, but there was no way of moving him an inch. That night he hardly slept, lying on one tiny corner of his bed.
The next day the same thing happened, even though Andy was much more tired from not having slept well. When the third day arrived, he had understood that if he wanted to sleep in his bed, he would have to get into it before Tubby did. That night, when his parents only started to mention the topic of bedtime, Andy rushed upstairs and dived into bed. His parents could not believe it. They knew nothing about Tubby in the bed, nor did they understand why Andy went to bed on time without complaint. They were so happy about this that they stayed up quite late, celebrating.
1.By saying "This sounds like a job for Tubby", Grandpa means Tubby________.
A. has the same problem as Andy
B. often stays up late on weekend
C. can help solve Andy's problem
D. always likes playing with small boys
2.The underlined word "snoring" in the fourth paragraph probably means ________.
A. sleeping B. making noises
C. dreaming D. relaxing
3.Andy rushed upstairs for sleep because ________.
A. he was afraid Tubby would take up the bed
B. his parents reminded him of the bed time
C. he was much more tired from lacking sleep
D. his parents might punish him for staying up late
4.The parents' attitude towards Andy's change can be described as ______.
A. curious B. disappointed
C. worried D. Joyful
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When I was young, I belonged to a club that did community service work. There was one specific event that was unusual for me. I spent three or four hours handing out warm dinner to the homeless out in the streets. After that I went to a homeless shelter not far from the Bay Bridge.
I was in high school and at the time my sister was too young to __36__. She wanted to help, __37__ she made four or five dozen chocolate chip cookies for me to __38__ and hand out to people. When getting to the homeless shelter __39__ passed out the remaining meals. __40__, I began making sandwiches and __41__ them with the crowd. I had the containers with my __42__ cookies in them and began to __43__, offering them to anyone near me.
I __44__ an old gentleman and said, “sir, would you like a cookie?” He stopped and turned around, __45__ and said, “What did you say? Did you call me sir?” I told him I __46__, and his eyes __47__ a little bit and he said, “No one has __48__ called me sir.” So he was __49__ taken aback(意外). It struck me.
I explained I had been raised that__ 50__color and social status, everyone deserved respect. It __51__ me to think that just because he was homeless, no one__ 52__ him the honor. It broke my heart, and I __53__. I just didn’t understand__ 54__ no one ever called him sir. I had never thought that anyone was below me because I wasn’t raised that way. Every __55__ person deserves to be treated with dignity. Years later, I still carry that memory and the lessons it taught me. Sometimes, what we take for granted can really make a difference in someone’s life.
How have you made a difference to others? How have others made a difference to you?
1.A. participate B. decide C. choose D. go
2. A. however B. but C. yet D. so
3.A. bring B. fetch C. collect D. take
4.A. I B. you C. she D. we
5.A. First B. Next C. Third D. Finally
6.A. shared B. gave C. helped D. assisted
7. A. classmate’s B. schoolmate’s C. sister’s D. family’s
8.A. walk around B. knock around C. come around D. stand around
9. A. went B. came C. approached D. met
10.A. glanced at me rightly B. stared at me with difficulty
C. glared at me in anger D. looked at me right in the eye
11.A. had B. called C. did D. do
12.A. watered B. cried C. tore D. dropped
13.A. already B. ever C.still D. yet
14.A. differently B. normally C. completely D. exactly
15.A. in spite B. regardless of C. concerned about D. for fear of
16.A. strengthened B. saddened C.frightened D. pleased
17.A. handed B. afforded C. provided D. supplied
18.A. had no choice but to cry B. couldn’t help to cry
C. had no right to cry D. couldn’t help but cry
19.A. what B. when C. whether D. why
20.A. single B. poor C. ordinary D. normal
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When I was young, I belonged to a club that did community service work. There was one specific event that was1for me. I spent three or four hours handing out warm dinner to the ___2_ out in the streets. After that I went to a homeless shelter(避难所) not far from the Bay Bridge. I was in high school and at the time my sister was too young to join in . She wanted to help, 3 she made many chocolate chip cookies for me to __4_____ and hand out to people. When getting to the shelter, I passed out the 5. I began making sandwiches and shared them with the crowd. I had the containers with my sister’s cookies in them and began to walk around, offering them to anyone near me.
I walked 6 to an old gentleman and said, “Sir, would you like a cookie?” He stopped and turned around, looked at me 7 and said, “What did you say? Did you call me sir?” I told him I had , and his eyes 8 a little bit and said, “No one has ever called me sir.” So he was completely 9. It struck me.
I explained I had been raised that regardless of (不顾) 10 and social status（地位）, everyone deserved(值得）11 . It saddened me to think that just because he was homeless, no one offered him the honor . It broke my heart. I just didn’t understand 12 no one ever called him sir. I had never thought that anyone was 13 me because I wasn’t raised that way. Every single person deserves to be treated with respect. Years later, I still carry that 14 and the lesson it taught me. Somtimes, what we take for granted can really make a difference in 15 life.
1. A．uncommon B．unusual C．universal D．simple
2. A．winners B．losers C．hopeless D．homeless
3. A．but B．so C．while D．though
4. A．enjoy B．eat C．take D．produce
5. A．meals B．cookies C．chocolates D．chips
6. A．near B．close C．forward D．along
7. A．briefly B．swiftly C．highly D．directly
8. A．cried B．opened C．watered D．lit
9. A．disappointed B．moved C．spoiled D．relieved
10. A．income B．pain C．colour D．goal
11. A．respect B．praise C．happiness D．laughter
12. A．what B．how C．why D．whether
13. A．in front of B．below C．behind D．beside
14. A．word B．memory C．feeling D．sadness
15. A．someone’s B．anyone’s C．everyone’s D．no one’s
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When I was young, I belonged to a club that did community service work. There was one specific__16_ that was unusual for me. I spent three or four hours handing out warm dinner to the homeless out in the streets. After that I went to a homeless shelter not far from the Bay Bridge.
I was in high school and at the time my sister was too young to 17. She wanted to help, 18she made four or five dozen chocolate chip cookies for me to 19 and hand out to people. When _20_ to the homeless shelter, I passed out the _21_ meals. I began making sandwiches and 22 them with the crowd. I had the containers with my 23 cookies in them and began to 24 , offering them to anyone near me.
I 25 an old gentleman and said, “ Sir, would you like a cookie?” He stopped and turned around, looked at me rightly and said, “ What did you say? Did you call me sir?” I told him I __26_, and his eyes 27 a little bit and said, “ No one has 28 called me sir.’ So he was completely moved.
It __29_ me.
I explained I had been raised that 30 color and social status, everyone deserved(应得) respect. It 31 me to think that just because he was homeless, no one 32 him the honor. It broke my heart. I just didn’t understand 33 no one ever called him sir? I had never thought that anyone was below me because I wasn’t raised that way. Every 34 person deserves to be treated with respect. Years later, I still carry that memory and the __35__ it taught me. Sometimes, what we take for granted can really make a difference in someone’s life.
How have you made a difference to others? How have others made a difference to you?
1. A．accident B．incident C．event D．affair
2. A．participate B．join C．choose D．go
3. A．however B．but C．yet D．so
4. A．bring B．fetch C．collect D．take
5. A．arriving B．getting C．reaching D．coming
6. A．remained B．remaining C．remain D．left
7. A．shared B．gave C．helped D．assisted
8. A．classmate’s B．schoolmate’s C．sister’s D．family’s
9. A．walk around B．knock around C．come around D．stand around
10. A．went B．came C．approached D．met
11. A．had B．called C．would D．do
12. A．watered B．cried C．tore D．dropped
13. A．already B．ever C．still D．yet
14. A．hit B．occurred C．struck D．beat
15. A．in spite of B．regardless of C．concerned about D．for fear of
16. A．strengthened B．saddened C．frightened D．pleased
17. A．handed B．offered C．provided D．supplied
18. A．what B．when C．whether D．why
19. A．single B．poor C．ordinary D．normal
20. A．lesson B．class C．truth D．reality
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It is easy for some people to learn a second language．However, others have difficulty in learning a new language．What can you do to help yourself learn a second language, such as English？1.
1.Feel positive about learning English．_2.Be patient．You do not have to understand everything all at once．It is natural to make mistakes when you learn something new．We can learn from our mistakes．In other words, do not worry about making mistakes.
2.Practice your English．For example, write a diary every day．You will form a habit of writing it in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English．3.In addition, you must speak English every day．You can practice with your classmates outside class.
3.4.You can write this in your journal．After each class, think about what you did．Did you answer a question correctly? Did you understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it.
You must be positive about learning English and believe that you can do it．It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements．5.
A． Go over the points you have learned.
B. Keep a record of your language learning.
C． Don’t give up when you meet some difficulty.
D． If you believe that you can learn, you will learn.
E． Several weeks later, you will see that your writing is improving.
F． In these ways, you will enjoy learning English, and you will feel more confident in yourself.
G． There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and more interesting.
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