no，that’s quite impossible，” replied the professor immediate.“Last month I asked him when Napoleon died.He didn’t know！”“Please，sir，give him other chance，” said Jack’s father.“You see，we didn’t have any newspapers in our house，so none of us even know that Napoleon was ill.” 专项训练题组⑤
III. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Earthquake Safety Procedures
An earthquake is a natural disaster which occurs when the surface of the earth experiences some kind of shaking.This happens when the plates of the Earth move together, putting so much pressure on it that it causes the breakage of the earth's crust.__1__Whatever be the reason of the earthquake, it not only has the ability to destruct and damage buildings, houses，electric poles, trees, etc., but also to take the lives of living beings.Therefore, it is important for people to know about earthquake safety procedures.__2__ One of the main reasons due to which people lose their life during an earthquake is because they get panicky.Though it is very difficult to remain calm when the earth under you is shaking，it is very important to be so.__3__If you are inside your house or office when the earthquake begins, do not try to run out of the building.This is because it has been reported that most of the deaths are caused when people try to move outside the building.When you start experiencing the vibration, the first thing that you should do is to get under a strong bed or table.__4__You can use pillow, newspapers, blanket, big boxes, etc., to protect yourself from falling remains.Another thing that you have to remember is that you should stay away from china cabinets, tall shelves, mirrors, huge furniture, glass windows, sliding doors, etc., during an earthquake.This is because the shaking and vibration can cause them to fall.__5__However, even if you do so, never use the elevator during an earthquake because the electricity may go off, leaving you stuck in there. A．They will help them to be safe during an earthquake. B．You should ensure that you and your family are safe.
C．Make sure that you stay inside the car till the earthquake stops.
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D．As I said earlier, it is best to avoid trying to run out of the building. E．Sometimes, volcanic activity can also give rise to an earthquake, too. F．Other than this, it would also be a good idea to cover your head and face. G．The best thing that you can do is to stay at a place till the earthquake stops. III.短文改错
Dear Brad，
I am a boy in the first grades of a senior high school.I feel uneasily recently.At home I feel like prisoner.I am not allowed to watch TV or surf the Internet.The only thing I have to do it is studying.Every time I got a low mark，my parents will scold me sharply.There’s a generation gap among my parents and me，But it’s always difficult to communicate.Life are supposed to be colorful and wonderful，isn’t it？How should I devote all my time and energy to the study so as to entering a good university？I am very unhappy and lost.I need your help.
Best wishes，
Li Ping
专项训练题组⑥
II. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
__1__ New Year 2012 approaches with a sense of excitement and hope, which is full of fun and enjoyment.It is the first day of the New Year and it is the biggest annual celebration across all countries of the world.New Year's Eve is the perfect time to say goodbye to the year gone by and welcome the New Year.__2__People make several New Year's promises to be followed in the New Year on every New Year's evening.At the time of New Year, many people send several New Year cards to their near and dear ones.As the New Year approaches, everyone's heart flies in delight.It is time for fun, enjoyment and cheerfulness and what could be better than traveling on a luxurious tour with your loved ones.But a New Year tour is one of the most suitable choices to make your new year happen.__3__They are not only affordable, but are the easiest ways to begin the New Year.You can make it different by going on a New Year tour and celebrating New Year parties.
New Year is the best time for family members and friends.__4__Everyone wants New 7
Year starts with a lot of happiness and harmony in the world.Organize New Year Parties which give excitement and enthusiasm and spice in your life.New Year breaks are a breakthrough from the stress and pressure of the tiring life.As the coming of New Year comes closer, family New Year breaks are planned.New Year party should be filled with good songs and music.Play light tune music near the dining area to keep the party lively and cheerful.__5__．
A．New Year tours are gaining lot of popularity.
B．Dance competition can be arranged among the kids, too. C．Tradition of welcoming the New Year has been carried forward. D．New Year brings with it new hopes and opportunities to explore. E．People meet each other and explore a new life in a fresh manner. F．With great joy they offer farewell to the old year and welcome the new. G．New Year's evening is a golden opportunity to give a new start of your life. 专项训练题组①
【语篇解读】 文章介绍了Silly Bus这个以适合孩子的音乐为主要产品的集团成功的秘诀。
1．C [文章是在说Silly Bus成功的原因，虽然盈利是很大成功，但是B项里的creative idea并不像C项里的Educational Music一样明确，故选C。]
2．D [上句说到了throughout the United States，说明他们在团体组织和学校方面的努力，与下句的also相承，说明自己在业内所做的事。]
3．A [本段的两个问句是要引出Silly Bus成功的秘诀，A正是他们的特色，用一个句子作出回答。]
4．F [与上一句的connected with learning the alphabet吻合。] 5．G [与下一句的They devote to start many CDs and singles吻合。] IV. 短文改错
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televisionwatched
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programme while others preferred
other
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a lot ∧,of) time arguing with one after another and there was no way of settling the matter except by selling the set.Now 专项训练题组②
A【语篇解读】 老师给学生写评语司空见惯，可是如果换而言之呢？在德国有的学生通过在网上给老师打分来判断其教学成绩和综合能力，这引起了轩然大波。
1．D [上一句的before they got their grades说的是相对于学生而言，而该项的now teachers in Germany are scared既说明本文的中心，也引起了读者的兴趣。]
2．A [上一句的accessible to millions of Internet users和该项的On the website www.spickmich.de吻合，用例证说明老师们对这种方式的反感。]
3．C [将老师分为“motivated”，“good instruction”，“easy examinations”或可接受，但是上一句的or even “sexy”说明对教师的不良影响之深，这些做法必然会引起不良反应，和该项的privacy has been disturbed吻合。]
4．E [该项的He says和上一句的Bernd Dicks吻合，说明这个建立网站的人的观点和看法。F项和事实正好相反，所以不能选择。]
5．B [该项的registered himself on the website as a student and then rated his own teaching colleagues highly是对上一句的being manipulated的举例说明。G项并不属于人为操纵的例子。] IV. 短文改错
As students，all of us will be faced ∧ a problem after passed the college entrance
withpassingexamination.Should we choose a good major and a good university first？Here are some
or\\ different ideas.Some more prefer to choose a major first so they can learn that they are
whatinterested in.In this way they can put their hearts into study and got their favorite jobs in
getthe future. Other believe that the environment is important to one’s develop and
Othersdevelopmentthat graduates from key universities are more likely to find good jobs.As long as I’m
farconcerned，the best choice is a good university if we can’t obtain all.
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【语篇解读】 文章给出一些建议，怎样从成绩平平的学生转化成优等生。 1．E [与下一句里的planning your work呼应，本项里有plan。]
2．B [合理的安排要张弛有度，上一句说了学习，下一句应该是放松娱乐。] 3．C [与上句里的time in class呼应，强调充分利用课堂时间。] 4．G [充分的复习和预习会给第二天的学习带来好处。] 5．A [这是对整篇文章的总结，也提出了愿望。] 答案
Dear Mayor，
I’m a resident of the city.I feel there are many problems existedin the trade of taxis in
existingour city.First of all，there aren’t enough stops in the streets.And taxis often run very fast，which caused many traffic accidents. Additional，some taxi drivers refuse to pick ∧
causesAdditionallyupsome passengers without any reason.Another terrible thing is that deeply at night taxis
deepwaiting around entertainment places make too much noise.A friend of mine living in another
\\ me，and she told me a taxi driver once cheated her by taking a city once visited to
roundabout route. How will a guest think of our city after such ∧ bad experience? Whata
I think we must take actions to tighten control over the taxi trade.The last thing to
actionfirstdo is raise the taxi drivers’ professional morality.
Sincerely yours，
Chris
专项训练题组④
【语篇解读】 文章介绍了几种适合孩子在户外进行的活动和在进行户外活动的时候家长和孩子都应该了解的一些注意事项。
1．A [第一段第一句话就点明文章大意，说明文章要讨论的中心是Outdoor activities for kids，该项题目简洁而又有概括意义。]
2．G [该项的very sharp and focused minds和下一句的some fun creative activities that help them in the long run吻合，说明正确引用合理的有创造性活动的重要性。] 3．D [下一句的come home only at nights like cats说明自古以来在阳光下玩耍的孩子乐此不疲。而本段的最后一句话的gave them a healthy workout也说明在阳光下玩耍的重要性。]
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