mirror can also bring bad luck.
According to Andrew Macaskill, who works for Times , British people believe it is____to see one magpie(喜鹊). But two bring good luck. “In Britain, people like to have a horseshoes over the door. They believe it can bring good luck,” Macaskill said. “But the horseshoe needs to be the right way up. The luck____if it is upside down.”
In the US, people usually spit on a new baseball bat before using it for the first time. They think this can bring good luck. Also, it is believed that good spirits live in trees. So by knocking on anything made from wood, people can call upon those spirits for protection against misfortune. People in the US also believe there are evil spirits in blooms. So____lean a broom against a bed. The evil spirits will cast （邪恶的）（扫帚）a spell on the bed. 1． A．love 2． A．symbols 3． A．buying 4． A．lucky 5．
A．throws away 6． A．always
B．usually
C．sometimes
C
15、In the middle of a really embarrassing moment, you might feel like you just want to disappear. Maybe you wish for a time machine that could send you back five minutes. Well, time machines are hard to come by in the real world, so finding a better way of getting through the humiliation(蒙羞的场面) is needed. Sometimes, embarrassment is caused by how we act after we make an unwanted thing. If the thing is a small one, you can just pretend it didn't happen, and many people won’t notice. On the other hand, if you stop, or get red in the face after you've messed up, people will really notice, and it will be hard to let the moment pass by. Of course, some embarrassing moments are too big or obvious for this plan to work. Sometimes when you meet or get caught in a really cringe-worthy(尴尬的) moment, it doesn't seem funny. Other people may laugh, but you just get red in the face and feel like curling up in a ball of shame. But there are some people who can laugh at their own mistakes. When they mess up, they laugh harder than their friends do! People likethisdon't stay embarrassed for long, because this can turn into another funny D．never
B．runs away
C．gives away
D．puts away
B．unlucky
C．possible
D．impossible
B．breaking
C．borrowing
D．bringing
B．stories
C．ways
D．means
B．keep
C．hate
D．raise
story. They might even make a joke about their mistake before anyone else gets the chance to. You shouldn't pretend a laugh if you really feel angry or embarrassed, but changing your attitude or outlook might be worth trying. Remember that a thing that makes you embarrassed today will probably make you laugh tomorrow. So why not try to laugh today? 根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。 1．Why do persons wish for a time machine in this passage? A．They want to turn younger. B．They miss the past years. C．They terrify the future days.
D．They don’t want something to happen.
2．If a small thing happens to you, what should you do? A．Stop and quarrel with others. B．Do as it didn’t happen. C．Get in the red face. D．Do the same thing to others.
3．How will you feel when you meet or caught in a really cringe-worthy moment? A．Funny. B．Interesting. C．Bored. D．Excited.
4．What does the underlined word “this” mean in this passage? A．Getting in a red face. B．Curling up in a ball of shame. C．Laughing harder than friends do. D．Making a joke.
5．What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph? A．Life is not fair, get used to it. B．Easy come, easy go. C．Easier said than done. D．Better late than never.
D
16、A mother in Australia was told by a doctor that her new born son was “dead”，but she helped bring him back to life by holding the baby against her body.She used a method known as “kangaroo care”(袋鼠护理法)．The child，named Jamie，was born after only 27 weeks with his twin sister，Emily，at a hospital in Sydney.Her birth went well，but his was a different story.The doctor struggled for 20 minutes to save Jamie before declaring (宣布)him dead.
“His little arms and legs were just falling down away from his body，” Kate Ogg said，“I took my coat off and put him on my chest with his head over my arm.” She and her husband，David，spoke to the child as she continued to hold him for nearly two hours.During that time，the two-pound baby showed signs of life.She said，“I told my mom，who was there，that he was still alive.Then he held out his hand and grabbed (抓住)my finger.” Their tiny baby grew stronger and stronger in his mother’s arms，and their final goodbye turned into a hello.
The doctor at first ignored(忽视) the baby’s movements，but when he put the stethoscope (听诊器) to its chest，his mouth was wide open and he said，“it’s my fault.It’s a miracle(奇迹)．”
“The ‘kangaroo care’ helps the baby keep body warmth，” Dr Pinchi Srinivasan said，“It also regulates (调节) heartbeat and breathing rates and is believed to help weight gain and improve sleeping habits.Fathers can also use“kangaroo care”．The key to the method is skin-to-skin contact.
The practice began in less developed nations.It has become a recognized practice in helping premature(早产) babies.The techniques(技术) is good for babies，and is used in many baby care centres. 1．After hearing what the doctor said，the mother________. A．chose to believe the doctor
B．didn’t give up and tried to bring her baby to life C．became so sad that she almost became mad
2．When the baby first showed sighs of life，the doctor________. A．didn’t notice the baby’s movements B．was too shocked to do anything
C．was moved by what the mother did to the baby
3．From what Dr Pinchi Srinivasan said，we learn the baby came back to life mainly because of________. A．the mother’s soft words B．the doctor’s careful care
C．skin-to-skin contact with the mother
4．According to the passage，premature babies refer to babies that are born ________. A．with diseases B．before their time C．dead 5．What’s the main idea of the passage?
A．A baby was almost killed by a doctor’s wrong decision. B．A doctor in Australia announced a baby was dead by mistake. C．A mom in Australia saved her baby with “kangaroo care”.
E
17、For travelers with a sense of adventure and who so want to experience some of the history and mystery of the ancient world, here is a list of cool destinations that you may want to consider for your next holiday.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Built in the 12th century, Angkor Wat (meaning “capital monastery”) was a temple in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. It is Cambodia’s best-known tourist attraction and appears on the country’s flag. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and reliefs. You'll need at least three days to fully discover the delights of the magnificent site. Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu was built high in the Andes Mountains of South America by the Inca in the 15th century. Although well preserved its exact purpose is unknown. It is famous throughout the world not only for its incredible design but also for the natural beauty that surrounds it. Give yourself a week to explore this magnificent site and make you’re fit as there will be a lot of climbing. Stonehenge, England
The entire Stonehenge site was constructed over thousands of years. But why and how it was built remains a mystery. As the weather can be pretty bleak in winter and the crowds huge in summer, we suggest autumn is the best time to visit these monster rocks. Pompeii, Italy
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A．D．, Pompeii was buried under many layers of ash, preserving the city exactly as it was when the volcano erupted. Because so many objects were preserved, archaeologists and visitors are able to better understand daily life in the ancient Roman Empire. 1．Which location offers the most direct view into daily life in the ancient world? A．Pompeii. B．Stonehenge. C．Ankor Wat. D．Machu Piccu.
2．Why may people want to visit Machu Piccu?
A．To climb the Andes Mountains. B．To discover how it was built. C．To explore both history and nature. D．To learn to speak Spanish. 3．When is the best time to visit Stonehenge?
A．Summer. B．Spring. C．Winter. D．Autumn. 4．Where would you probably read such an article?
A．In a history textbook. B．In an archeology（考古） journal. C．In a travel magazine. D．In an adventure novel.
F
18、What will you do when you are l 97 Study in high school? So will Britney Spears．But she is also a super star in the world of pop music sweet and lovely，Britney quickly capturedmany people’s hearts! Here （赢得）is something about her．
Britney Facts Birthday Color of eyes Favorite movie Favorite actor December l2,1981 brown Titanic Brad Pitt Birth place Favorite animal Favorite sport Louisiana，LA dogs basketball Britney Spears’ life has changed greatly over the course of the past two years．Since the appearance of her Jiverecord “Baby One More Time”，（摇摆舞）Britney Spears has gone from a star in the making to a super star and the Queen Biography of Teen．In l999 alone she was named for two Grammies（格莱美唱片），won the （个人简历） l999 MTV Europe Awards，brought her stormy live（现场直播）show around the world and appeared on every major televised award show both in America and in Europe．
1．In the past two years her _______ has changed greatly． A．1ife B．boyfriend C．study D．family
2．_______ made her become an outstanding person． A．The hot dance B．The sweetest face C．The most attractive body
D．The appearance of her Jive record “Baby One More Time” 3．Now she has been __________． A．a queen
B．lived everyday well C．a famous athlete
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