英语阅读(首字母)每日一练.doc

英语阅读每日一练(首字母填空)Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，首字母已给，每空格限填一词): ( 14分) ( A ) Have you ever heard of E-books? E-books are electronic books. They are no longer than an ordinary book, with a screen on which you can read. How does the E-book w_92_? First, you call up websites on computer and choose books that you want. There are thousands o_93_books provided by different websites on the Internet. Then download the books you like onto your E-book. You can download books you like onto your E-book. You can download about ten books at one t_94_. Now you can just sit back and enjoy yourself reading. Compared with ordinary books, E-books have many advantages. First of all, E-books save space. You can put as m_95_as ten books into a thing no bigger than a pocket radio and then c_96_it everywhere. With the development of E-book there and download w_97_you want to read. You no l_98_need to worry about whether your books are over-due or not. ( B ) Once a lion(狮子) saw a fine young horse and wanted to e_91_ it. But the horse was very c_92_ and he could not catch her. Then the lion had an idea. He told the animal that he was a good d_93_ and could do something for them. The horse was clever. She u_94_ what the lion wanted to do. So one day when the lion was near the horse，she told him that there was s _95_wrong with one of her feet and asked him to look it over. Of course, the lion was very glad to do so. Then the horse raised(抬起 ) one of his legs from the ground when the lion looked at her f_96_, she kicked him on the head . The lion f_97_ to the ground. The horse laughed and ran away. ( C )Many years ago, there was a young girl named Pepsy, who was so bad-looking that she didnt like going out. She hated to hear people say, “Pepsy i_92_ beautiful.”But there were times when she had to go shopping. She was unhappy and sometimes even a_93_ at peoples criticizing(评论) her bad looks.One night, a strange old woman came to Pepsys house. She said to Pepsy, “My child, let me give you a hand. Put this magic flower in your hair, and youll become beautiful.”Pepsy did what the old woman said. Something strange happened. She became beautiful! Pspsy was surprised to see h_93_ so wonderful in the mirror. She could h_93_ believe her eyes. She ran happily out of her house. She walked on the street and smiled at everyone who looked at her. She became very friendly and nice, very different from what she was before. A_93_ all the people said, “Pepsy is so great today!” F_93_, Pepsy returned to her home. But before she entered the house, she saw the magic flower on the ground. She left the flower there before she h_93_ out. She didnt wear it when walking on the street! ( D ) I first went to England in the summer of 2000. I went with my church on a choir tour and I was ten or eleven, the youngest girl there. I think I was only a_92_ to go because my step farther came along to sing as well. The plane ride was something like eight hours, which might have been kind of b_93_ except that there were videogames in the seats, so I had f_94_ playing with those. We got to England, and had to go t_95_ customs and everything but when we finally got out of the airport, we took a bus to a youth hostel. The girls were about six to a room, and I was so t_96_ from the trip that I fell deep asleep.England, as it turned out, was cold and sort of damp, even in the summer time. Also s_97_ we stayed at a youth hostel in London, the food was really bad. You all must eat good Chinese food. I mean, Im used to good Chinese food, and normally, Im not a picky eater, but the food in that hostel was terrible. However, London i_98_was beautiful. Much of it is old and stone, and it has a lot of history ( E )There is no one in the world who can control the weather. But we can tell w_92_ the weather will be like in the following day or two. That is c_93_ weather forecast.For many centuries and in all countries, people have studied the weather and tried to make weather forecasting. Sometimes faraway objects, such as hill and tall trees s_94_ to be very clear and near. This is a sign of m_95_ water vapor in the air, and then rain will probably come. If you see a rainbow in rainy weather, this is a sign that the weather will b_96_ clear and fine. Such a rainbow always comes in the evening. If the s _97_ twinkle clearly at night, the fine weather will come the next day. If a fog appears in the morning, just about sunrise, then the day will be warm. If the sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine. If a rainbow appears in the morning, rainy weather will probably come. Most of the a 98 sayings have been made by people who have used their eyes and brains to make weather forecasting. ( F ）Can animals be made to work for people? Some scientists think that one day animals may be trained to do a number of simple (92) j instead of (93) p . They say that at a circus（马戏场）, for example , we may see elephants, moneys, dogs and other animals doing (94) q skillful things. Perhaps you have seen them on the television or in a film. If you watch closely, you may find that the trainer always (95)g the animal some sugar or a (96) p of fruit as a reward. The scientists say that many (97)d animals may be trained to do a lot of simple things (98) i they know they will get a reward for doing that. （ G ） Maybe you are more interested in sports than in history. You probably think you will never be a top student. In fact, anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. If you can use your time well, you may improve your study w_92_ much work. Heres how: Plan your time carefully. When you plan your week time, you should make a l_93_ of things that you have to do. First write down the time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. They decide on a good time for studying. Of course, studying shouldnt take all of your time. Dont forget to leave yourself enough t_94_ for hobbies. Find a good place to study. Look around the house f_95_ a good study place. Keep this space, which may be a desk or just a corner of your room. No games, radio, or television! When you sit down to work, think only about the subject! Make good use of your time in class. Listen carefully to what the teacher says. Careful listeing in class means less work later. You also need to take notes in class, because it can m_96_ it easier for you to learn well. There are only a few ways mentioned here to h_97_ you with your studying. I believe you find m _98_ other ways besides these. （ H )We know that our pets need us. We feed them, we look after them and we give them a home. And our pets are always h 97 to see us dogs bark and wag(摇动) their tails, cats sit on our knees, birds sing their hello. But now doctors are saying that our pets dont just need us we need them, too. Keeping a pet really can help you to stay healthier and live l 98 , says Dr Picard. Pets are very good friends. They dont ask for much, they dont talk too much, and they always love you. Mrs. Durrant, 86, has had dogs and cats s 99 she was a small child. She now has two dogs, Bertie and Benjie, and a cat, Jamie. I couldnt live w 100 my animals, she says. My husband passed away and my children have left home, so Bertie, Benjie and Jamie are my family now. I really love them. Dr Picard agrees: It is very important not to live a 101 , she says. It doesnt matter if you live with people or animals but you must have a family!Dr Picard has also f 102 that children grow up to be more confident if there are pets at home. Children learn how to be kind to their pets, and how to look after them. These children feel good about themselves, and they are happier because of it. She gives the example of Andrew, now aged 5. He used to be very shy he couldnt talk to s 103 at all. But now hes got a dog and hes a different boy! He talks to everyone. So, whether as a responsibility or as a friend, having pets can really change our lives for the better. ( I )Games can be both fun and difficult. Scrabble(拼字游戏) is a game I like most, but it is not an e_90_ one. Henry, Tom, and I are going to play Scrabble tonight. Henry cannot remember all the r_91_, so I will explain them. Do you want to learn? Listen carefully, and we will play later.Each player takes seven letters. Your letters might be A, S, T, E, B, P, and L. You can spell many words w_92_ t