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China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors---sivler, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.
It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.
Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.
My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.
Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.
I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.
小题1: According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?
A.Because they are traditional and safe.
B.Because they are convenient and inexpensive.
C.Because they are colorful and available.
D.Because they are fast and environment friendly.
小题2: The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ______________.
A.to ride it for funB.to use it for transport
C.to experience local skillsD.to improve his riding skills
小题3: How did the author feel about his street crossing?
A.It was boring.B.It was difficult.
C.It was lively.D.It was wonderful.
小题4: Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?
A.The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.
B.The author was annoyed by the air while riding.
C.The author was praised by the other bikers.
D.The author took great pleasure in biking.

答案

小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:B
小题4:D
解析

试题分析:本文叙述了作者的自行车之旅,作者从美国来到了自行车的王国---中国,为了体验中国的文化,作者特意买了一辆自行车,开始了他的难忘的自行车的难忘之旅,这让作者感到很开心。
小题1:For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today 因为自行车是最方便又便宜的一种旅行方式,故选B。
小题2:细节理解题。根据Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle.渴望参与中国的文化决定买一辆自行车,体验一下技能,故选.C。
小题3:细节理解题。根据Crossing the streets was the biggest problem既然过马路是一个最大的问题,那么可推出过马路是比较困难的,故选B。
小题4:推理判断题。根据The feeling on the bicycle was amazing 及The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. 可以推出作者感觉骑自行车是非常快乐的,故选D。
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This Christmas, maybe different from previous years, a strong desire drives me to make my own Christmas gifts. Honestly speaking, I’ve promised myself this more than once. As a crafter (工匠), I’ve frequently thought I am supposed to turn it into action. However, this year I really plan to stick to it. It’s partly because I run short of money. More importantly, I’ve recently returned from an inspiring trip around Britain, collecting some information about crafting for BBC’s Newsnight.
Actually I planned the trip couples of months ago. The idea of traveling the country — making things as I went, meeting artists and craftspeople — sounded perfect to spend the summer. I’d pack a tent and a sewing machine and I’d set off. But by the time I determined my plans and hit the road, leaves made a sighing sound under foot. It seemed crazy to camp with winter on the way; Luckily, Newsnight viewers offered me accommodations in return for help with a craft task.
My tasks ranged from sewing worn-out clothes to making trousers. Textile students in Harpenden offered to pay for my petrol in return for a talk about hats. In Derby, Amy needed help to change an old pair of curtains.
I was really struck by people’s increasing enthusiasm for making things. When I asked some people if they could sew, only a few raised their hands. But when I asked who wanted to learn, nearly everyone responded positively, hoping to learn something practical.
Craft is definitely popular at the moment. But besides fashion, we’re learning to appreciate effort and quality again. Perhaps once people rediscover the pleasure to be gained from making something unique, it may stick.
Sue is director of quilts at the V&A, where next spring she’ll be putting on the museum’s first major quilting exhibition. Sue believes the return to crafting is related to how we rethink ourselves. “People, especially women, are beginning to think about the way they live their lives. It’s 40 years since the first women’s liberation(解放) conference was held in Oxford. Since then we’ve been in the workplace, and we’ve had the opportunity of choice. Now we’re carefully choosing to go back into the home.”
Whether you agree with that or not, there’s something about Christmas that brings out the artistic flavor(气息) in everyone. Whether it’s baking bread or pies or decorating the halls or rooms, we’re all prepared to have a try at any time. So if you fancy having a different and joyful party or holiday and making a few presents, try these really simple ideas, each inspired by my recent journey there. They make small and interesting gifts, and take no longer than 30 minutes each. Enjoy Christmas songs and settle down with a cup of hot cocoa, and the cold is gone. You’ll save yourself a small quantity of money and spread a little bit of love, too!
小题1:Why did the author promise to make herself a Christmas gift this year?
A.She wanted to enjoy a different Christmas.
B.She wanted to make more money.
C.She was inspired by her trip for a BBC TV program.
D.She hoped to present herself with a surprise.
小题2:The author had her plans carried out and set out for Britain in ______.
A.springB.summerC.fallD.winter
小题3:What happened during the author’s trip to Britain?
A.She met many artists and craftspeople on her way to Britain.
B.She spent a whole summer in Britain making crafts.
C.She was asked to sew clothes, and curtains and made much money.
D.Many people showed great interest in making things themselves.
小题4:According to the passage, people learn to ______ through crafting.
A.be grateful to what they have gained
B.keep up with fashion
C.stick to something interesting
D.know more information about craft
小题5:What is the author’s opinion on homemade Christmas presents?
A.Making Christmas presents can only convey a bit of your love.
B.People can find their artistic talent in making Christmas presents.
C.A cup of hot cocoa can inspire you to make a creative present.
D.It would take a long time to prepare a homemade Christmas present.

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I was watching some little kids play soccer. These kids were only five or six years old, but they were playing a real game — a serious game — two teams, complete with coaches, uniforms, and parents. I didn’t know any of them, so I was able to enjoy the game without the distractionof being anxious about winning or losing.
The teams were pretty evenly matched. I will just call them Team One and Team Two. Nobody scored in the first period. Then came the second quarter. The Team One coach pulled out what must have been his first team and put in the scrubs(替补队员), except for his best player who now guarded the goal.
The game took a dramatic turn. I guess winning is important even when you’re five years old — because the Team Two coach left his best players in, and the Team One scrubs were no match for them. Team Two packed around the little guy who was now the Team One goalkeeper. He was an outstanding athlete, but he was no match for three or four who were also very good. Team Two began to score. The lone goalkeeper gave it everything he had, desperately throwing his body in front of incoming balls, trying bravely to stop them.
Team Two scored two goals in quick succession. It angered the young boy. He became a raging maniac — shouting, running, diving. With all the strength he could gather, he covered the boy who now had the ball, but that boy kicked it to another boy twenty feet away, and by the time he repositioned himself, it was too late — they scored a third goal.
I soon learned who the goalkeeper’s parents were. They were nice, decent-looking people. I could tell that his dad had just come from the office — he still had his suit and tie on. They yelled encouragement to their son. I became totally absorbed, watching the boy on the field and his parents on the sidelines.
After the third goal, the little kid changed. He didn’t quit, but he became quietly desperate and futility was written all over him. His father changed, too. He had been urging his son to try harder — yelling advice and encouragement. But then he became anxious. He tried to say that it was okay — to hang in there. He sorrowed for the pain his son was feeling.
After the fourth goal, I knew what was going to happen. The little boy fetched the ball from the net and handed it to the referee(裁判). He just stood there while huge tears rolled down both cheeks. He went to his knees, and he cried the tears of the helpless and brokenhearted.
At that moment, I saw the father start onto the field. His wife seized his arm and said, “Jim, don’t. You’ll embarrass him.” But he tore loose from her and ran onto the field. Suit, tie, dress shoe, and all — he charged onto the field, and he picked up his son so everybody would know that this was his boy, and he hugged him and held him and cried with him. I’ve never been so proud of a man in my life.
He carried him off the field, and when he got close to the sidelines I heard him say, “Scotty, I’m so proud of you. You were great out there. I want everybody to know that you are my son.”
“Daddy,” the boy sobbed. “I couldn’t stop them. I tried, Daddy, but they scored on me.”
“Scotty, it doesn’t matter how many times they scored on you. You’re my son, and I’m proud of you. I want you to go back there and finish the game. I know you want to quit, but you can’t. And, son, you’re going to get scored on again, but it doesn’t matter. In my eyes, you are the winner! Go on, now.”
The little guy ran back onto the field — and they scored two more times — but it was okay. Now in all viewers’ eyes, he is the Winner.
When you’re all alone, and you’re getting scored on — and you can’t stop them — it means a lot to know that it doesn’t matter to those who love you. In their eyes, so long as you don’t give up, you are the winner. And they are always proud of you.
小题1:The phrase “took a dramatic turn” (Paragraph 3) can best be replaced by ______.
A.went on smoothlyB.changed greatly
C.attracted less attentionD.got interrupted
小题2:Which detail from the story can reflect the little boy’s losing confidence?
A.The lone goalkeeper gave it everything he had, desperately throwing his body.
B.He became a raging maniac — shouting, running, diving.
C.With all the strength he could gather, he covered the boy who now had the ball.
D.He didn’t quit, but he became quietly desperate and futility was written all over him.
小题3:Why did the boy’s mother try to stop her husband running onto the field?
A.She thought it would only make his son feel awkward.
B.She hoped her son could gather courage and cheer himself up.
C.She considered it useless to encourage his son at that time.
D.She knew it was not allowed when the game was still in progress.
小题4:Which words can best describe the change of the writer’s feelings when watching the game?
A.curious → anxious → grateful
B.bored → upset → delighted
C.calm → absorbed → moved
D.surprised → thoughtful → interested
小题5:Which can be seen as the climax (the most important point) of the story?
A.The boy’s going to his knees and bursting into tears helplessly.
B.Team Two’s scoring another two goals after the boy went back to the field.
C.The boy’s fighting bravely in face of Team Two’s excellent performance.
D.The father’s running onto the field and encouraging his son not to give up.
小题6:The best title for the story is ______.
A.A Proud FatherB.An Amazing Game
C.The True WinnerD.The Magical Encouragement

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A long time ago, there was an emperor. One day he told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and 16  as much land area as he liked, he would give him the area of land he had covered.  17  enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and 18  as fast as possible to cover as much land area as he could. He 19  riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible. Even when he was 20  and tired, he did not stop 21  he wanted to cover as much area as possible. When he at last covered a large amount of land, he was exhausted and was  22 . Then he asked himself, “Why did I 23  myself so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only 24  a very small area to 25  myself.”
The above story is 26  to the journey of our 27 . We push ourselves very hard every day to make more 28 , to gain power or recognition. We neglect our 29  , time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding 30  and the things we love to do. One day 31  we look back, we will 32  that we don’t really need that much, 33  then we cannot turn back time for what we have 34 .
Life is not about making money. Life is definitely not about work! Work is only 35  to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life.
小题1:
A.useB.coverC.workD.get
小题2:
A.Good B.Strange C.SureD.Interesting
小题3:
A.rodeB.ranC.expandedD.struggled
小题4:
A.kept onB.asked forC.gave upD.succeeded in
小题5:
A.sadB.excitedC.confusedD.hungry
小题6:
A.butB.soC.becauseD.if
小题7:
A.sleepingB.arguingC.dyingD.smiling
小题8:
A.push B.makeC.destroyD.prove
小题9:
A.need B.have C.findD.show
小题10:
A.live B.bury C.supportD.sleep
小题11:
A.usefulB.certainC.similarD.special
小题12:
A.futureB.pastC.historyD.life
小题13:
A.friendsB.progressC.discoveriesD.money
小题14:
A.healthB.career C.honorD.freedom
小题15:
A.thingsB.conditionC.peopleD.beauty
小题16:
A.beforeB.whenC.unlessD.since
小题17:
A.realizeB.regretC.apologizeD.explain
小题18:
A.orB.untilC.howeverD.but
小题19:
A.savedB.missedC.reducedD.won
小题20:
A.possibleB.probableC.necessaryD.suitable

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Joe Biggs was a butcher. His shop was in a village in the beautiful south of England, and he  31  in it for many years while his father was there. Then when his father reached the age of 65, he stopped working in the shop, and Joe was alone in it, so he had to work  32 .
Joe worked five and a half days a week. His shop  33  at one o’clock on Thursday, and it was closed the whole of Sunday. Saturdays were the  34  days.
Most of Joe’s  35  came to his shop from the nearest town, but sometimes he got up earlier than usual in the morning and  36  into the city to choose meat. It was  37  there.
Joe had a big  38  in his shop, but he tried not to buy too  39  meat at a time, and to  40  it before he bought more.
One  41  a woman came into the shop at five minutes to one. “Sorry I’m late,” she said, “but some friends have just telephoned to say that they are coming to  42  tonight, and I need more  43 .”
Joe only had one piece of meat in the shop. He had sold all the others  44  in the day. He took the piece  45  and said to the woman, “This is 6.5 pounds.”
“That piece is too  46 .” the woman said. “Haven’t you got anything bigger?”
Joe went  47  the room behind his shop, opened the refrigerator, put the piece of meat into it, took it out  48  and shut the door of the refrigerator  49 , then he brought the piece of meat back to the woman and said, “This piece is bigger and more expensive. It’s 8.75 pounds.”
“Good,” the woman answered with a smile, “give me  50  of them, please.”
小题1:
A.livedB.studiedC.workedD.played.
小题2:
A.moreB.harderC.laterD.again
小题3:
A.shutB.startedC.openedD.served
小题4:
A.hardestB.easiestC.quietestD.busiest
小题5:
A.customersB.meatC.buyersD.friends
小题6:
A.walkedB.flewC.droveD.ran
小题7:
A.easierB.fresherC.nearerD.cheaper
小题8:
A.refrigeratorB.roomC.kitchenD.cupboard
小题9:
A.muchB.expensiveC.freshD.adequate
小题10:
A.eatB.cookC.sellD.freeze
小题11:
A.ThursdayB.SundayC.MondayD.Saturday
小题12:
A.partyB.dinnerC.lunchD.dance
小题13:
A.foodB.vegetableC.meatD.fruit
小题14:
A.laterB.earlierC.quickerD.cheaper
小题15:
A.inB.upC.awayD.out
小题16:
A.smallB.largeC.cheapD.bad
小题17:
A.outsideB.fromC.intoD.through
小题18:
A.stillB.againC.evenD.back
小题19:
A.carefullyB.quicklyC.lightlyD.heavily
小题20:
A.bothB.noneC.eachD.all

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阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was six when I joined my father"s fields in Okla. By the time I was eight, I was helping Dad   36  old furniture. He gave me a cent for every nail I   37  out of old boards. I got my first real job, at JM"s Restaurant when I was 12. My main responsibilities were   38  tables. At that age, it was   39  going to work and glimpsed at my friends run off to swim or play. I didn"t necessarily like work, but I loved what working   40  me to have. Because of my job, I was always the first one to buy something delicious. This made me   41  .
Word that I was trustworthy and hard-working   42  around town. A local clothing store offered me credit despite my young age. I immediately bought an expensive coat and shoes on credit. I was   43  only 65 cents an hour, and I already owed the store keeper $90!
So I learned   44  the danger of easy credit. I paid it off as soon as I could. My first job taught me   45  and brought me a level of personal satisfaction few of my friends had   46 . As my father, who worked three jobs, once told me, “If you understand sacrifice and   47  , there are not many things in life you can"t have.” How right he was.
小题1:
A.makeB.paintC.sellD.repair
小题2:
A.pulledB.putC.pickedD.pressed
小题3:
A.sweepingB.packingC.clearingD.emptying
小题4:
A.easyB.heavyC.difficultD.pleasant
小题5:
A.allowedB.preferredC.taughtD.managed
小题6:
A.proudB.richC.gratefulD.hopeful
小题7:
A.showedB.gotC.flewD.carried
小题8:
A.raisingB.spendingC.countingD.making
小题9:
A.greatlyB.actuallyC.hardlyD.really
小题10:
A.self-developmentB.self-controlC.self-criticismD.self-confidence
小题11:
A.lostB.improvedC.developedD.experienced
小题12:
A.responsibilityB.promiseC.independenceD.ambition

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