首字母填空——能力提升训练
Passage 1
The White House of America
The White House is one of the world’s most famous hundred years, the White House has been more than just the home of the Presidents and their as the ―President’s Palace‖, the ―President’s House‖, and the ―Executive Mansion ‖(行政官邸). President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901.
The White House includes special sections for public visits and family
present you can
from its House
Passage 2
So many twins
Walk around Kodinji village and you’ll think that you have double vision. N
knows why there are so many twins in the village of over 5,000 people.
In fact with about 35-45 twins per 1,000 live birth, this village in North Kerala, India, has
four times more twins than normal. on door-to-door surveys, there are probably now around 230 sets of twins in the village, locals said. That number doesn’t include five women pregnant (怀孕的) with twins.
The twins of 60 are the oldest twins in the village, while the youngest were born on June 10
this year. Being a twin is not always easy. Pathummakutty, a middle-aged woman, recalls how her when she was a child. But she also remembers good times
such as after she was mixed up with her twin sister. At the local school, scolded for something that her twin sister did.
of why there are so many twins in
the village. ―Based on scientific facts, we feel something in the eis causing this. It could be something in the water,‖ said a local doctor, M.K. Sribiju. The locals also believe it is to do with the water. Kodinji is surrounded by clear water in the small river.
for the large numbers of twins in the village,
the parents are busy trying to tell their children apart. While parents lightheartedly（自由自在地；无忧无虑地） point out that their twins even seem to fall sick together but not all traits (特性) are the other prefers kicking a soccer ball.
for Africa, and Town’s 吟游诗人嘉rent a car
car rental from the
growing Cape Town travel industry. There is surely a car rental company that has the v （保险）, some do not, so be careful before The most important factors you need to think about when making your pick from the large variety of car rental companies are insurance against theft , and insurance against accidents. Other than this concern, we are sure you will have a great time in Cape Town.
Notes ：Minstrel Carnival n. 吟游诗人嘉年华会 rent v. 租赁 theft n. 偷窃
1. industry 2. tourists 3. destination 4. greatly 5. important 6. held 7. passing 8. international 9. vehicle 10. choosing
Passage 4
The invention of paper in China
What makes a truly great invention? Must it be practical? Can it be beautiful? Must a great to the lives of many or only a few people? There are many different ways to judge what makes a good invention.
Perhaps the is the one that not only has an influence on almost everyone living on the planet, but also allows people to have access （接近，进入） to more information and to advance civilization.
In today’s world, eof technology, it’s difficult to imagine a world without paper! Things like money, books, and ID cards would not be possible without the invention of paper.
of Cai Lun, something history. and then moved to Hong Kong.
Khalil was a self-educated guitar player and pianist. When he was 16, he sent his demos (录音样带) to music producers. Four years later, Warner Music（华纳音乐） Hong Kong asked him to be their producer.
is English and he can also speak Mandarin（普通话）, Shanghainese living in Hong Kong, he first became popular in Taiwan. This is than Cantonese.
Khalil released (发行) his first album Soul Boy on September 18th, 2005. He has won a number , including a silver award for New Male Artist at Commercial Radio. He released his album This Love in December, 2006. The popular song Love Love Love a lot of people.
Khalil’s fourth album Orange Moon was in December, 2008. He said this album is a more romantic (爱情的Khalil released a cover album Timeless in August, 2009. If you want to learn more about the songs yourself!
1. born 2. language 3. although 4. rather 5. awards 6. second 7. attracts 8. released 9. love10. enjoy
Passage 6
Dogs — humans’ best friends
We all think that dogs are ―humans’ best friends‖. Dogs have earned the love and respect of people. Dogs are faithful and devoted. For example, Bobby, a Skye terrier(斯凯狗, 一种苏格兰种长毛短腿猎犬）, went to the market with his every day. After his master died, Bobby would not move from his grave.
there is the （阿尔of snow. A St. them this way
（装置） that projects (投影) your phone’s numbers onto your skin.
―phone‖ will call your friends!
you have to carry a projector with you for the device to work.
The projector is strapped（绑） to your arm, and projects a keypad（键盘） on your skin. When you touch a key, the movement is picked up by a sensor（传感器） in the projector which to the device telling it what to do.
The device is still being developed and won’t be in the shops for a while.
1. solution 2. crazy 3. call 4. moment 5. message
Passage 8
It's dangerous to drive when you're on the phone
by the University of Utah(美国犹他大学) found that cell phones are more of a distraction（注意力分散） than anything else for drivers. Researchers found that the sitting and talking in their car. ―The passenger adds a second set of eyes, and helps the driver notice and rwhere to go,‖ says David Strayer, a professor at the University of Utah and a co -author of the study.
showed that hands-free（免提的） phones are just as distracting to drivers. reaction becomes as slow as a senior citizen’s reaction. They also found that drivers talking on cell phones are as sluggish（行动缓慢的，懒惰的） as someone with a 0.08 blood alcohol level.
him,‖ says to cause an immediately or call the ASPCA Poison Hotline at (888) 426-4435, but it may be too late. You Chocolate
Baker’s chocolate is the m: 2 ounces can poison a middle-sized dog, but it
. A dog can consume milk chocolate and appear to be fine, because it is not concentrated, but it is still a kind of dangerous food.
Caffeine, coffee and tea
that chocolate the common reactions to toxicity (毒性): throwing up（呕吐）, diarrhea (腹泻) panting, thirst, fast heart rhythm and death.
Grapes
can cause kidney (肾) failure in dogs. As few as 4 to 5 grapes can be poisonous to a dog. Onset of signs typically occurs within 24 hours and even sooner.
Mushrooms
. Never let your pets chew on mushrooms found in your yard. Nuts
weakness, muscle shiver, depressions and throwing up. Warning signs usually occur within 6 hours and may last 12 to 48 hours. Limit all nuts, as they are not good for dogs in general.
Onions
Onions can destroy red blood cells and cause anemia (贫血). Toxic signs are ―secondary to anemia‖: rapid heart rate and weakness. Other s signs are throwing up and
expert at the World Health said people who exercise every day but still spend a lot of time sitting might get more benefit if that exercise is spread across the day, rather than in a short period.
That wasn’t welcome news for Aytekin Can, 31, who works at a company and spends most of his days sitting in front of a computer. Several evenings a week, Can also teaches Japanese martial art (柔道). “I ’ of staying still for too long, but I hope that being active when I can helps,” he said.
Still, in research that tracked more than 17,000 Canadians for about ten years, researchers found people who sat more had a higher death risk, independently of （与---无关）whether or not they exercised. “We don’much sitting is bad for you,” said Peter Katzmarzyk, who led the Canadian study. “But it seems the
more you can get up and interrupt this behavior, the better.”
Passage 11
Diet and Losing Weight
that fatness has become a serious . However, some people don’t give it due . The question is what they can do about it.
, but the trouble with exercise is that it can make you want to eat more. You might sweat by playing tennis or climbing a mountain, but you put it all back on again with a big steak or bread and jam.
The sun is the source of solar energy. This source is unlimited and free. By using this freely
energy source, the earth’s non -renewable sources of energy can be preserved, helping the ecological system.
臭氧层) does not . , choosing solar energy to cut down the consumption of the conventional electricity is meanwhile helping to make the earth a better place.
that are being used today are solar waterheaters, solar batteries, solar cookers, solar calculators, solar buses, solar trams and cars, and even satellites are also seen to operate with the help of solar energy.
Solar power is very compatible (可共用的) with other sources of energy. An example of this is its compatibility with wind energy. This has proved to be very advantageous if you can use these two renewable energy sources of power to your advantage.
The solar electricity produced by a solar power unit in your home is silent and produces no noise . In summer when the days are longer, you can save up to 90 percent of your electricity bill by using solar power. In case you produce more electricity than you can use, you the power in solar cells and sell them locally. This can make considerable money for you.
Another unusual point to consider is the shade provided by the solar panels （太阳能板）installed on your roof. This shade can bring down the temperature of your attic (阁楼) during hot summer days.
4. 5.
首字母填空——能力提升训练
Passage 1
The White House of America
The White House is one of the world’s most famous hundred years, the White House has been more than just the home of the Presidents and their as the ―President’s Palace‖, the ―President’s House‖, and the ―Executive Mansion ‖(行政官邸). President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901.
The White House includes special sections for public visits and family
present you can
from its House
Passage 2
So many twins
Walk around Kodinji village and you’ll think that you have double vision. N
knows why there are so many twins in the village of over 5,000 people.
In fact with about 35-45 twins per 1,000 live birth, this village in North Kerala, India, has
four times more twins than normal. on door-to-door surveys, there are probably now around 230 sets of twins in the village, locals said. That number doesn’t include five women pregnant (怀孕的) with twins.
The twins of 60 are the oldest twins in the village, while the youngest were born on June 10
this year. Being a twin is not always easy. Pathummakutty, a middle-aged woman, recalls how her when she was a child. But she also remembers good times
such as after she was mixed up with her twin sister. At the local school, scolded for something that her twin sister did.
of why there are so many twins in
the village. ―Based on scientific facts, we feel something in the eis causing this. It could be something in the water,‖ said a local doctor, M.K. Sribiju. The locals also believe it is to do with the water. Kodinji is surrounded by clear water in the small river.
for the large numbers of twins in the village,
the parents are busy trying to tell their children apart. While parents lightheartedly（自由自在地；无忧无虑地） point out that their twins even seem to fall sick together but not all traits (特性) are the other prefers kicking a soccer ball.
for Africa, and Town’s 吟游诗人嘉rent a car
car rental from the
growing Cape Town travel industry. There is surely a car rental company that has the v （保险）, some do not, so be careful before The most important factors you need to think about when making your pick from the large variety of car rental companies are insurance against theft , and insurance against accidents. Other than this concern, we are sure you will have a great time in Cape Town.
Notes ：Minstrel Carnival n. 吟游诗人嘉年华会 rent v. 租赁 theft n. 偷窃
1. industry 2. tourists 3. destination 4. greatly 5. important 6. held 7. passing 8. international 9. vehicle 10. choosing
Passage 4
The invention of paper in China
What makes a truly great invention? Must it be practical? Can it be beautiful? Must a great to the lives of many or only a few people? There are many different ways to judge what makes a good invention.
Perhaps the is the one that not only has an influence on almost everyone living on the planet, but also allows people to have access （接近，进入） to more information and to advance civilization.
In today’s world, eof technology, it’s difficult to imagine a world without paper! Things like money, books, and ID cards would not be possible without the invention of paper.
of Cai Lun, something history. and then moved to Hong Kong.
Khalil was a self-educated guitar player and pianist. When he was 16, he sent his demos (录音样带) to music producers. Four years later, Warner Music（华纳音乐） Hong Kong asked him to be their producer.
is English and he can also speak Mandarin（普通话）, Shanghainese living in Hong Kong, he first became popular in Taiwan. This is than Cantonese.
Khalil released (发行) his first album Soul Boy on September 18th, 2005. He has won a number , including a silver award for New Male Artist at Commercial Radio. He released his album This Love in December, 2006. The popular song Love Love Love a lot of people.
Khalil’s fourth album Orange Moon was in December, 2008. He said this album is a more romantic (爱情的Khalil released a cover album Timeless in August, 2009. If you want to learn more about the songs yourself!
1. born 2. language 3. although 4. rather 5. awards 6. second 7. attracts 8. released 9. love10. enjoy
Passage 6
Dogs — humans’ best friends
We all think that dogs are ―humans’ best friends‖. Dogs have earned the love and respect of people. Dogs are faithful and devoted. For example, Bobby, a Skye terrier(斯凯狗, 一种苏格兰种长毛短腿猎犬）, went to the market with his every day. After his master died, Bobby would not move from his grave.
there is the （阿尔of snow. A St. them this way
（装置） that projects (投影) your phone’s numbers onto your skin.
―phone‖ will call your friends!
you have to carry a projector with you for the device to work.
The projector is strapped（绑） to your arm, and projects a keypad（键盘） on your skin. When you touch a key, the movement is picked up by a sensor（传感器） in the projector which to the device telling it what to do.
The device is still being developed and won’t be in the shops for a while.
1. solution 2. crazy 3. call 4. moment 5. message
Passage 8
It's dangerous to drive when you're on the phone
by the University of Utah(美国犹他大学) found that cell phones are more of a distraction（注意力分散） than anything else for drivers. Researchers found that the sitting and talking in their car. ―The passenger adds a second set of eyes, and helps the driver notice and rwhere to go,‖ says David Strayer, a professor at the University of Utah and a co -author of the study.
showed that hands-free（免提的） phones are just as distracting to drivers. reaction becomes as slow as a senior citizen’s reaction. They also found that drivers talking on cell phones are as sluggish（行动缓慢的，懒惰的） as someone with a 0.08 blood alcohol level.
him,‖ says to cause an immediately or call the ASPCA Poison Hotline at (888) 426-4435, but it may be too late. You Chocolate
Baker’s chocolate is the m: 2 ounces can poison a middle-sized dog, but it
. A dog can consume milk chocolate and appear to be fine, because it is not concentrated, but it is still a kind of dangerous food.
Caffeine, coffee and tea
that chocolate the common reactions to toxicity (毒性): throwing up（呕吐）, diarrhea (腹泻) panting, thirst, fast heart rhythm and death.
Grapes
can cause kidney (肾) failure in dogs. As few as 4 to 5 grapes can be poisonous to a dog. Onset of signs typically occurs within 24 hours and even sooner.
Mushrooms
. Never let your pets chew on mushrooms found in your yard. Nuts
weakness, muscle shiver, depressions and throwing up. Warning signs usually occur within 6 hours and may last 12 to 48 hours. Limit all nuts, as they are not good for dogs in general.
Onions
Onions can destroy red blood cells and cause anemia (贫血). Toxic signs are ―secondary to anemia‖: rapid heart rate and weakness. Other s signs are throwing up and
expert at the World Health said people who exercise every day but still spend a lot of time sitting might get more benefit if that exercise is spread across the day, rather than in a short period.
That wasn’t welcome news for Aytekin Can, 31, who works at a company and spends most of his days sitting in front of a computer. Several evenings a week, Can also teaches Japanese martial art (柔道). “I ’ of staying still for too long, but I hope that being active when I can helps,” he said.
Still, in research that tracked more than 17,000 Canadians for about ten years, researchers found people who sat more had a higher death risk, independently of （与---无关）whether or not they exercised. “We don’much sitting is bad for you,” said Peter Katzmarzyk, who led the Canadian study. “But it seems the
more you can get up and interrupt this behavior, the better.”
Passage 11
Diet and Losing Weight
that fatness has become a serious . However, some people don’t give it due . The question is what they can do about it.
, but the trouble with exercise is that it can make you want to eat more. You might sweat by playing tennis or climbing a mountain, but you put it all back on again with a big steak or bread and jam.
The sun is the source of solar energy. This source is unlimited and free. By using this freely
energy source, the earth’s non -renewable sources of energy can be preserved, helping the ecological system.
臭氧层) does not . , choosing solar energy to cut down the consumption of the conventional electricity is meanwhile helping to make the earth a better place.
that are being used today are solar waterheaters, solar batteries, solar cookers, solar calculators, solar buses, solar trams and cars, and even satellites are also seen to operate with the help of solar energy.
Solar power is very compatible (可共用的) with other sources of energy. An example of this is its compatibility with wind energy. This has proved to be very advantageous if you can use these two renewable energy sources of power to your advantage.
The solar electricity produced by a solar power unit in your home is silent and produces no noise . In summer when the days are longer, you can save up to 90 percent of your electricity bill by using solar power. In case you produce more electricity than you can use, you the power in solar cells and sell them locally. This can make considerable money for you.
Another unusual point to consider is the shade provided by the solar panels （太阳能板）installed on your roof. This shade can bring down the temperature of your attic (阁楼) during hot summer days.
4. 5.