单项选择题If you like mystery, chances are you’ve heard of Agatha Christie, possibly the world’s best-known mystery writer. Her books have sold over two billion copies worldwide.A. adequately
B. mostly
C. largely
D. naturally

As a woman of adventure that can (67) up a mystery, Agatha Christie worked well at creating splendid (68) and inventive personalities. 2010 is the memorial of her 120th anniversary year, 1890. To (69) this special occasion Christie fans around the world will be (70) in a series of celebrations in mid-September. Agatha was born on 15 September 1890 in the town of Torquay, England. She was the youngest of three children in a (71) wealthy family. Her mother Clara, was rather shy; Agatha (72) her greatly in personality. Agatha’s mother (73) that Agatha be taught to read when she was eight; however, by the age of five, Agatha had already taught herself to read. She also had a (74) in creating games to keep herself (75) at a very young age. As a child, Agatha Christie never (76) school. The rest of her education was (77) a mixture of tutors. At a very young age, she would spend part of her time reading (78) stories written by Sherlock Homes, which was a big (79) on her. Her creative talents were music and writing. As a shy child, unable to (80) expressed her feelings, she first turned (81) music as a means of expression. Her mother wanted her to be a concert pianist or a (82) opera singer. She was considered a (an) (83) pianist but she was too shy to (84) a career in music.
In a writing career that (85) more than half a century, Agatha Christie wrote about eighty novels. Her stories have been (86) for film, television, and radio. She is one of the most notable female crime writers in history.


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1.单项选择题If you like mystery, chances are you’ve heard of Agatha Christie, possibly the world’s best-known mystery writer. Her books have sold over two billion copies worldwide.A. inference
B. influence
C. injury
D. fashion

As a woman of adventure that can (67) up a mystery, Agatha Christie worked well at creating splendid (68) and inventive personalities. 2010 is the memorial of her 120th anniversary year, 1890. To (69) this special occasion Christie fans around the world will be (70) in a series of celebrations in mid-September. Agatha was born on 15 September 1890 in the town of Torquay, England. She was the youngest of three children in a (71) wealthy family. Her mother Clara, was rather shy; Agatha (72) her greatly in personality. Agatha’s mother (73) that Agatha be taught to read when she was eight; however, by the age of five, Agatha had already taught herself to read. She also had a (74) in creating games to keep herself (75) at a very young age. As a child, Agatha Christie never (76) school. The rest of her education was (77) a mixture of tutors. At a very young age, she would spend part of her time reading (78) stories written by Sherlock Homes, which was a big (79) on her. Her creative talents were music and writing. As a shy child, unable to (80) expressed her feelings, she first turned (81) music as a means of expression. Her mother wanted her to be a concert pianist or a (82) opera singer. She was considered a (an) (83) pianist but she was too shy to (84) a career in music.
In a writing career that (85) more than half a century, Agatha Christie wrote about eighty novels. Her stories have been (86) for film, television, and radio. She is one of the most notable female crime writers in history.

2.单项选择题If you like mystery, chances are you’ve heard of Agatha Christie, possibly the world’s best-known mystery writer. Her books have sold over two billion copies worldwide.A. disgusting
B. destructive
C. detective
D. desirable

As a woman of adventure that can (67) up a mystery, Agatha Christie worked well at creating splendid (68) and inventive personalities. 2010 is the memorial of her 120th anniversary year, 1890. To (69) this special occasion Christie fans around the world will be (70) in a series of celebrations in mid-September. Agatha was born on 15 September 1890 in the town of Torquay, England. She was the youngest of three children in a (71) wealthy family. Her mother Clara, was rather shy; Agatha (72) her greatly in personality. Agatha’s mother (73) that Agatha be taught to read when she was eight; however, by the age of five, Agatha had already taught herself to read. She also had a (74) in creating games to keep herself (75) at a very young age. As a child, Agatha Christie never (76) school. The rest of her education was (77) a mixture of tutors. At a very young age, she would spend part of her time reading (78) stories written by Sherlock Homes, which was a big (79) on her. Her creative talents were music and writing. As a shy child, unable to (80) expressed her feelings, she first turned (81) music as a means of expression. Her mother wanted her to be a concert pianist or a (82) opera singer. She was considered a (an) (83) pianist but she was too shy to (84) a career in music.
In a writing career that (85) more than half a century, Agatha Christie wrote about eighty novels. Her stories have been (86) for film, television, and radio. She is one of the most notable female crime writers in history.

3.单项选择题If you like mystery, chances are you’ve heard of Agatha Christie, possibly the world’s best-known mystery writer. Her books have sold over two billion copies worldwide.A. upon
B. along
C. with
D. through

As a woman of adventure that can (67) up a mystery, Agatha Christie worked well at creating splendid (68) and inventive personalities. 2010 is the memorial of her 120th anniversary year, 1890. To (69) this special occasion Christie fans around the world will be (70) in a series of celebrations in mid-September. Agatha was born on 15 September 1890 in the town of Torquay, England. She was the youngest of three children in a (71) wealthy family. Her mother Clara, was rather shy; Agatha (72) her greatly in personality. Agatha’s mother (73) that Agatha be taught to read when she was eight; however, by the age of five, Agatha had already taught herself to read. She also had a (74) in creating games to keep herself (75) at a very young age. As a child, Agatha Christie never (76) school. The rest of her education was (77) a mixture of tutors. At a very young age, she would spend part of her time reading (78) stories written by Sherlock Homes, which was a big (79) on her. Her creative talents were music and writing. As a shy child, unable to (80) expressed her feelings, she first turned (81) music as a means of expression. Her mother wanted her to be a concert pianist or a (82) opera singer. She was considered a (an) (83) pianist but she was too shy to (84) a career in music.
In a writing career that (85) more than half a century, Agatha Christie wrote about eighty novels. Her stories have been (86) for film, television, and radio. She is one of the most notable female crime writers in history.

4.单项选择题If you like mystery, chances are you’ve heard of Agatha Christie, possibly the world’s best-known mystery writer. Her books have sold over two billion copies worldwide.A. assume
B. associate
C. present
D. attended

As a woman of adventure that can (67) up a mystery, Agatha Christie worked well at creating splendid (68) and inventive personalities. 2010 is the memorial of her 120th anniversary year, 1890. To (69) this special occasion Christie fans around the world will be (70) in a series of celebrations in mid-September. Agatha was born on 15 September 1890 in the town of Torquay, England. She was the youngest of three children in a (71) wealthy family. Her mother Clara, was rather shy; Agatha (72) her greatly in personality. Agatha’s mother (73) that Agatha be taught to read when she was eight; however, by the age of five, Agatha had already taught herself to read. She also had a (74) in creating games to keep herself (75) at a very young age. As a child, Agatha Christie never (76) school. The rest of her education was (77) a mixture of tutors. At a very young age, she would spend part of her time reading (78) stories written by Sherlock Homes, which was a big (79) on her. Her creative talents were music and writing. As a shy child, unable to (80) expressed her feelings, she first turned (81) music as a means of expression. Her mother wanted her to be a concert pianist or a (82) opera singer. She was considered a (an) (83) pianist but she was too shy to (84) a career in music.
In a writing career that (85) more than half a century, Agatha Christie wrote about eighty novels. Her stories have been (86) for film, television, and radio. She is one of the most notable female crime writers in history.

5.填空题When it comes to weight control, almost nothing is easier and cheaper than brisk walking.
Going for a walk every day can (47) mood, increase energy, lower blood pressure and (48) against a list of diseases including cancer. But to (49) these benefits, you need to get the lead out and put some spring in your step. It’s not window shopping or taking a stroll in the park. Walk like you’re late for the bus.
You should be able to carry on a conversation, but you’ll be a little (50) when you talk, says Miriam Nelson, director of the John Hancock Research Center on Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity Prevention at Tufts University in Boston. You should be able to feel that your heart (51) is up.
One study found that people who wear a pedometer (计步器) walk about 2, 000 more steps a day, or about another mile, than those who don’t. That burns about 100 (52) calories a day.
Another study by Harvard scientists showed women gain an average of 20 pounds over 16 years as they move into middle age, but those who (53) walk briskly or bike are less likely to gain as much.
Still, other research shows that both men and women get (54) health and weight-control benefits from doing both strength training and regular aerobic (有氧的) (55) like walking, biking, jogging, swimming and dancing.
"Even a little physical activity is better than none at all, but more physical activity (56) greater health benefits, especially when it comes to weight control," Nelson says.
A. activities
B. balance
C. breathless
D. equals
E. excess
F. extra
G. improve
H) prevent
I) protect
J) rarely
K) rate
L) reap
M) regularly
N) substantial
O) tired
6.单项选择题If you like mystery, chances are you’ve heard of Agatha Christie, possibly the world’s best-known mystery writer. Her books have sold over two billion copies worldwide.A. locked
B. offended
C. occupied
D. observed

As a woman of adventure that can (67) up a mystery, Agatha Christie worked well at creating splendid (68) and inventive personalities. 2010 is the memorial of her 120th anniversary year, 1890. To (69) this special occasion Christie fans around the world will be (70) in a series of celebrations in mid-September. Agatha was born on 15 September 1890 in the town of Torquay, England. She was the youngest of three children in a (71) wealthy family. Her mother Clara, was rather shy; Agatha (72) her greatly in personality. Agatha’s mother (73) that Agatha be taught to read when she was eight; however, by the age of five, Agatha had already taught herself to read. She also had a (74) in creating games to keep herself (75) at a very young age. As a child, Agatha Christie never (76) school. The rest of her education was (77) a mixture of tutors. At a very young age, she would spend part of her time reading (78) stories written by Sherlock Homes, which was a big (79) on her. Her creative talents were music and writing. As a shy child, unable to (80) expressed her feelings, she first turned (81) music as a means of expression. Her mother wanted her to be a concert pianist or a (82) opera singer. She was considered a (an) (83) pianist but she was too shy to (84) a career in music.
In a writing career that (85) more than half a century, Agatha Christie wrote about eighty novels. Her stories have been (86) for film, television, and radio. She is one of the most notable female crime writers in history.

7.填空题When it comes to weight control, almost nothing is easier and cheaper than brisk walking.
Going for a walk every day can (47) mood, increase energy, lower blood pressure and (48) against a list of diseases including cancer. But to (49) these benefits, you need to get the lead out and put some spring in your step. It’s not window shopping or taking a stroll in the park. Walk like you’re late for the bus.
You should be able to carry on a conversation, but you’ll be a little (50) when you talk, says Miriam Nelson, director of the John Hancock Research Center on Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity Prevention at Tufts University in Boston. You should be able to feel that your heart (51) is up.
One study found that people who wear a pedometer (计步器) walk about 2, 000 more steps a day, or about another mile, than those who don’t. That burns about 100 (52) calories a day.
Another study by Harvard scientists showed women gain an average of 20 pounds over 16 years as they move into middle age, but those who (53) walk briskly or bike are less likely to gain as much.
Still, other research shows that both men and women get (54) health and weight-control benefits from doing both strength training and regular aerobic (有氧的) (55) like walking, biking, jogging, swimming and dancing.
"Even a little physical activity is better than none at all, but more physical activity (56) greater health benefits, especially when it comes to weight control," Nelson says.
A. activities
B. balance
C. breathless
D. equals
E. excess
F. extra
G. improve
H) prevent
I) protect
J) rarely
K) rate
L) reap
M) regularly
N) substantial
O) tired
8.填空题When it comes to weight control, almost nothing is easier and cheaper than brisk walking.
Going for a walk every day can (47) mood, increase energy, lower blood pressure and (48) against a list of diseases including cancer. But to (49) these benefits, you need to get the lead out and put some spring in your step. It’s not window shopping or taking a stroll in the park. Walk like you’re late for the bus.
You should be able to carry on a conversation, but you’ll be a little (50) when you talk, says Miriam Nelson, director of the John Hancock Research Center on Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity Prevention at Tufts University in Boston. You should be able to feel that your heart (51) is up.
One study found that people who wear a pedometer (计步器) walk about 2, 000 more steps a day, or about another mile, than those who don’t. That burns about 100 (52) calories a day.
Another study by Harvard scientists showed women gain an average of 20 pounds over 16 years as they move into middle age, but those who (53) walk briskly or bike are less likely to gain as much.
Still, other research shows that both men and women get (54) health and weight-control benefits from doing both strength training and regular aerobic (有氧的) (55) like walking, biking, jogging, swimming and dancing.
"Even a little physical activity is better than none at all, but more physical activity (56) greater health benefits, especially when it comes to weight control," Nelson says.
A. activities
B. balance
C. breathless
D. equals
E. excess
F. extra
G. improve
H) prevent
I) protect
J) rarely
K) rate
L) reap
M) regularly
N) substantial
O) tired
9.单项选择题If you like mystery, chances are you’ve heard of Agatha Christie, possibly the world’s best-known mystery writer. Her books have sold over two billion copies worldwide.A. mercy
B. presentation
C. procession
D. delight

As a woman of adventure that can (67) up a mystery, Agatha Christie worked well at creating splendid (68) and inventive personalities. 2010 is the memorial of her 120th anniversary year, 1890. To (69) this special occasion Christie fans around the world will be (70) in a series of celebrations in mid-September. Agatha was born on 15 September 1890 in the town of Torquay, England. She was the youngest of three children in a (71) wealthy family. Her mother Clara, was rather shy; Agatha (72) her greatly in personality. Agatha’s mother (73) that Agatha be taught to read when she was eight; however, by the age of five, Agatha had already taught herself to read. She also had a (74) in creating games to keep herself (75) at a very young age. As a child, Agatha Christie never (76) school. The rest of her education was (77) a mixture of tutors. At a very young age, she would spend part of her time reading (78) stories written by Sherlock Homes, which was a big (79) on her. Her creative talents were music and writing. As a shy child, unable to (80) expressed her feelings, she first turned (81) music as a means of expression. Her mother wanted her to be a concert pianist or a (82) opera singer. She was considered a (an) (83) pianist but she was too shy to (84) a career in music.
In a writing career that (85) more than half a century, Agatha Christie wrote about eighty novels. Her stories have been (86) for film, television, and radio. She is one of the most notable female crime writers in history.

10.填空题When it comes to weight control, almost nothing is easier and cheaper than brisk walking.
Going for a walk every day can (47) mood, increase energy, lower blood pressure and (48) against a list of diseases including cancer. But to (49) these benefits, you need to get the lead out and put some spring in your step. It’s not window shopping or taking a stroll in the park. Walk like you’re late for the bus.
You should be able to carry on a conversation, but you’ll be a little (50) when you talk, says Miriam Nelson, director of the John Hancock Research Center on Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity Prevention at Tufts University in Boston. You should be able to feel that your heart (51) is up.
One study found that people who wear a pedometer (计步器) walk about 2, 000 more steps a day, or about another mile, than those who don’t. That burns about 100 (52) calories a day.
Another study by Harvard scientists showed women gain an average of 20 pounds over 16 years as they move into middle age, but those who (53) walk briskly or bike are less likely to gain as much.
Still, other research shows that both men and women get (54) health and weight-control benefits from doing both strength training and regular aerobic (有氧的) (55) like walking, biking, jogging, swimming and dancing.
"Even a little physical activity is better than none at all, but more physical activity (56) greater health benefits, especially when it comes to weight control," Nelson says.
A. activities
B. balance
C. breathless
D. equals
E. excess
F. extra
G. improve
H) prevent
I) protect
J) rarely
K) rate
L) reap
M) regularly
N) substantial
O) tired