初二阅读训练7.doc

初二阅读训练7I. Cloze. Nowadays the job market is becoming more and more challenging. Being a student in a 1 agriculture university, I want to try my luck to hunt for a job. As you know, few people think 2 of an agriculture university, especially one which is not famous. It is ten times 3 difficult for a graduate from our university to 4 a satisfactory job than for those who 5 more respected subjects at a famous university. 6 graduates from our university can 7 to be treated coldly. Last year, a 8 from our university attended a talent fair (人才市场) held in Guangzhou. He joined a queue to 9 in his recommendation form for an interview. When his 10 came, the interviewer asked him, “Which university did you graduate from?” When the graduate told him the 11 of our university，the interviewer said with a sneer, “What? Ive never 12 of that university. Go! Next one!” He waved his hand 13 even taking a look at the recommendation form and took no notice of the graduates request for a chance to show his skills and 14 . Another interviewer told the graduate, “Sorry, if you had graduated from China Agriculture University, we would take you 15 .” How 16 the graduate was! I wonder what these employers really want: the name of a famous university 17 knowledge and technology? It is true that some students from common universities dont have the same abilities as 18 from key ones on the whole, but that doesnt 19 that all of us are less able students. I am sure that we are going to try to do as well as those students from key universities. We will 20 the employers with our skills. So, give us a chance.1. A. key B. ordinary C. special D. common2. A. lowly B. highly C. 1ittle D. greatly3. A. greater B. 1ess C. moreD. fewer4. A. accept B. find C. search D. leave5. A. study B. understand C. change D. follow6. A. Worst B. Least C. MostD. Best7. A. need B. wish C. hope D. expect8. A. graduate B. teacher C. parent D. professor9. A. give B. share C. 1et D. hand10. A. time B. chance C. turnD. interview11. A. nameB. telephone C. addressD. number12. A. seen B. notice C. heardD. 1istened13. A. with B. without C. up D. away14. A. books B. subjects C. request D. knowledge15. A. in B. on C. for D. up16. A. angryB. surprised C. pleased D. sorry17. A. so B. and C. but D. or18. A. this B. thoseC. theseD. that19. A. explain B. say C. mean D. translate20. A. impress B. warn C. prove D. disappointII. Reading comprehension. AWhen asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should prove it. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably youll have disagreements. And the result can be what you dont want an end to the relationship.The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, dont let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when youre wrong even if youve been wronged. Over the course of friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged persontakes wrong. Third, see things from your friends point of view. And finally, accept that friendships changes as our needs and lifestyles change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the nature ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture(培养).1. The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person _.A. who has been mistaken for another B. who has been blamed unfairly C. who has treated friends badly D. who has admitted his mistakes 2. According to the text a friendship can last long only if_.A.we treat our disagreements wisely B.we know our friends mistakesC.we have much in common D. we have know one another for long3. What should we do if we follow the authors second suggestion? A. Stick to our own points of view. B. Avoid making mistakes.C. Make an apology first. D.change our lifestyles.4. What would be the best title for the text?A. Easy Ways to Make Friends B. Ups and Downs in FriendshipC. How to Take the Lead in Making Friends D. How to Mend a Troubled Friendship CBasic Study Manual Hardcover: $37 Future success depends on the ability to learn. Here are the answers to the questions most often asked by parents, teachers, business trainers and by students themselves. 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Get this book for a child you want to see win at his studies!How to Use a Dictionary Picture Book for Children Hardcover: $36In spite of billions of dollars spent on “educational research”, children are not taught the most basic skills of learning, even the most basic of these: how to use a dictionary. In fact, a search of educational books for children found not one that told them how to use a dictionary or that one should. Written for children 8 to 12-year-olds, this fully illustrated book will teach your child: How to find words in a dictionary. The different ways that words are used. What the different marks and symbols that are used in a dictionary mean. How to use a dictionary to correctly pronounce words.It includes a section for parents and teachers showing you how to use this book with children. Buy this book and give it to your children to unlock their education. Whats more, youll just pay 50% for it before May 1, 2011.5. According to the advertisements, the four books are all intended for _.A. teachers B. adults C. children D. women6. Some of the four books were illustrated in order to_A. make them suitable to different readers B. persuade readers to buy themC. reduce the cost of them D. help readers understand them7. If you buy the four books on April 30, 2011, your will have to pay_ for the four books.A. $130 B. $65 C. $112 D. $188. The purpose of the passage is to _.A. introduce some cheap books to readers B. sell the four books to readersC. enrich students knowledge about nature D. help children to learn EnglishIII. Task-based reading. Although many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good, most would admit (承认) that their spoken English is poor. Whenever I speak to a Chinese students they always say, “My spoken English is poor.” However, their spoken English does not have to remain “poor.” I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English. First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited vocabulary. Obviously （显然）the better answer is to increase their vocabulary. However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if your attitude is positive. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know. Second they are afraid of making mistakes. Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous. Yet students should remember that their goal should be fluency（流利） not accuracy（精确）. Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using the right words and spelling them correctly. However, in speaking your aim is fluency. You want to get your message across, to talk to someone in English, as quickly and well as you can, even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense, but it doesnt matter because the person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances for any mistakes he hears. The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening. You have one mouth but two ears! All that hearing is necessary for you to start speaking. Fourth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive（积极主动的）language learners. Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor. If you have this proactive attitude, then, you will see English opportunities wherever you go. If you do not use your English beyond the classroom, you will forget that English you know. Remember: USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can learn how to speak English better by speaking English more. Title: Problems with spoken EnglishReasonsContextLimitation of (1) _You have to(2) _ your vocabulary.You should take a (3)_ attitude towards spoken English.Worries about making (4)_Shyness and (5)_ make it easy to make mistakes.Fluency is more (6) _ than accuracy when speaking English.Neglect of attention while (7) _All that hearing is (8) for you to start speaking. lack of （缺乏）proactive attitudeAs language learners, most Chinese students are (9)_ instead of being active. You should make use of all opportunities to improve your (10)_ English. IV. Complete the passage with the first letters given. Life gets noisier every day and very f 1 people can be fre