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Many years ago, when I was first out of school and working in Danver, I was driving to my parents’ home in Messouri for Christmas. I stopped at a gas station about 50 miles from Okiahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash register(收款台), I said hello to an old couple who were also paying for gas. I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. I stopped and wondered what I should do. A car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friend’s. We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.
I wrote him and his wife a thank-you note for helping me. Soon after, I received a Christmas present from them. Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.
Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning. In late afternoon I returned to my car and found that I’d left the lights on all day, and the battery(电池) was dead. Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford shop(a shop selling cars)was right next door. I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.
“Just how friendly is Friendly Ford?” I asked and explained my trouble. They quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it. They would accept no payment; so when I got home, I wrote them a note to say thanks, I received a letter back from one of the salesmen. No one had ever taken the time to write him and say thank-you, and it meant a lot, he said.
“Thank you”-- two powerful words. They’re easy to say and mean so much.
57. The author planned to stop at Oklahoma City___________.
A. to visit a friend B. to see his parents
C. to pay at the cash register D. to have more gas for his car
58. The words “took off” underlined in Paragraph 2 mean “___________ ”
A. turned off B.moved off C. put up D. set up
59. What happened when the author found smoke coming out of his car?
A. He had it pulled back to the gas station.
B.The couples sent him a business card.
C. The couple offered to help him.
D. He called his friend for help.
60.By telling his own experiences, the author tries to show__________.
A. how to write a thank-you letter B. how to deal with car problems
C. the kindheartedness of old people D. the importance of expressing thanks
答案
57---60 ABCD
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试题【Many years ago, when I was first out of school and working in Danver, I was driv】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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第二节: 完形填空(共 20 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分)
A man and his wife arrived in Boston by train.After getting off the train, they walked without an 36 into the outer office of Harvard’s president.So they were stopped by his secretary and kept 37 .For hours, the secretary took no notice of them, 38 that the couple would finally become disappointed and 39 .But they didn’t.The secretary finally decided to disturb the president, though 40 .
A few minutes later, the president walked towards the couple with a 41 face.The lady told him, “We had a son that 42 Harvard for one year.He loved Harvard.He was 43 here.But about a year ago, he was accidentally killed.My husband and I would like to 44 a memorial(纪念物)to him, somewhere on campus.”
The president wasn’t moved .Instead, he was 45 .“Madam,” he said, “we can’t put up a statue for every person who studied at Harvard and died.If we did, this place would look like a 46 ,” “Oh, no,” the lady 47 quickly.“We don’t want to put up a statue.We would like to give a 48 to Harvard.” The president rolled his eyes and 49 at the couple and then exclaimed(喊道), ” A building! Do you have any 50 how much a building costs? We have spent over $7,500,000 on the campus building at Harvard.” For a moment the lady was silent.The president was 51 , because he could get rid of them now.Then the lady turned to her husband and said quietly, “Is that all it costs to start a 52 ? Why don’t we just start our own?” Her husband nodded. 53 their offer was turned down.Mr.and Mrs.Stanford traveled to California where they founded Stanford University 54 after them , a memorial to a son that Harvard no longer 55 about.
36.A.choice B.decision C.acquaintance D.appointment
37.A.waiting B.standing C.sitting D.talking
38.A.hoping B.finding C.realizing D.imagining
39.A.go down B.go out C.go away D.go around
40.A.hopelessly B.carefully C.unexpectedly D.unwillingly
41.A.pleasant B.funny C.cold D.sad
42.A.attended B.visited C.studied D.served
43.A.clever B.brave C.proud D.happy
44.A.set about B.set up C.set down D.set off
45.A.satisfied B.excited C.shocked D.ashamed
46.A.park B.cemetery C.garden D.museum
47.A.explained B.expressed C.refused D.admitted
48.A.building B.yard C.playground D.square
49.A.laughed B.shouted C.glanced D.called
50.A.suggestion B.idea C.thought D.opinion
51.A.bored B.astonished C.interested D.pleased
52.A.department B.university C.business D.club
53.A.Once B.While C.Since D.Though
54.A.named B.looked C.taken D.followed
55.A.talked B.knew C.heard D.cared
Dewey is the true story of an abandoned kitten(小猫) who went on to live an extraordinary life, inspiring a struggling single mother , transforming a sleepy library and the local people of Lowa farm town, and eventually getting hold of the hearts of animal lovers around the world.
Vicki Myron was a single mom who , after surviving the loss of her family farm and an alcoholic husband ,went back to school and became a librarian .As the director of the Spencer Public Library, her biggest challenge was to raise the spirits of the residents of a remote town affected deeply by the farm crisis of the 1980s .Her solution came when Vicki found a tiny kitten almost frozen to death in the library’s night drop box.Recognizing the extraordinary strength and uniqueness of this kitten , Vivki received approval from the library board to adopt him as Spencer’s resident cat.From that moment on, her life ---and the town of Spencer--- would change forever.
Dewey, as the townspeople named the kitten, grew into a friendly cat whose funny behavior kept people laughing and whose sixth sense about those in need created hundreds of deep and loving friendships.As his fame grew, people drove hundreds of miles to meet Dewey, and he even became a subject of a hit documentary in Japan !Through it all, Dewey remained a loyal companion , a beacon of hope not just for Vicki Myron, but for the entire town of Spencer as it slowly pulled itself up from the worst financial crisis in its long history.
When Dewey died in 2006 at the age of 19, his obituary appeared in over 250 newspapers , including the New York Times and USA Today , and was announced on the national television evening news.
63.Which of the following descriptions of Vicki Myron is Not true?
A.She worked as a librarian in the Spencer Public Library.
B.Her husband was addicted to drinking.
C.She kept Dewey, an abandoned cat at home.
D.It was she that found Dewey in the library’s night drop box.
64.What does the underlined word in the last paragraph “obituary” mean?
A.featured photos B.reports of one’s life
C.the news of one’s death D.comments on ones’ life
65.What is the best title of the passage?
A.Dewey, an abandoned cat who touched the world.
B.Vicki Myron , a small-town librarian who adopted Dewey.
C.How a little cat made the Spencer Public Library famous.
D.How Vicki Myron made Dewey, an abandoned cat, world-famous.
66.In which sections of a magazine will readers find the passage?
A.Fabric of fashion B.Reading hour
C.Smart and sharp science D.Health tips
Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or sleep restfully.It is a problem to nearly everyone at some time .A person may be awake for an hour in the middle of the night and then , next morning, feel that he hardly sleep all night Normally, worry about not getting enough sleep is the worst aspect of most insomnia.If insomnia is recurrent, however, it is important to find its causes and try to correct them, with the help of a doctor if necessary.
Any of a large number of simple factors may take it difficult for someone to fall asleep or remain asleep.His matters may be too soft or too hard.If there are too many blankets on a hot night, he may be too warm; if the bedclothes are too light he may feel cold during the night.If it is not dark enough, or too noisy, this may cause difficulty in sleeping.Eating shortly before going to bed also be responsible for insomnia.Stimulating drinks, such as tea or coffee, can also keep people awake.
Inability to fall asleep is sometimes a symptom of emotional or mental disorders.Insomnia may also be caused by pain and, very rarely, it can be a symptom of a physical disease.
The cause of insomnia may be easy to correct.The sufferer should check the mattress, bedclothes and bedroom temperature, and make any necessary changes.An eye mask keeps out the night and ear-plugs shut out sound.He should relax for an hour or two before bedtime, perhaps by reading a book; watching TV, or taking a warm bath.If he wakes during the night he should try turning on the light and reading for a while.Taking warm milk and a biscuit or two may be helpful.Above all, he should try not to worry about sleeplessness when someone is tied enough he nearly always falls asleep.
If necessary, a doctor may prescribe tranquillizers or sleeping pills.Take only the dosage he prescribes; any more is dangerous.
67.According to the writer, insomnia is ______.
A.a rare problem B.a sign of illness
C.a common complaint D.a modern disease
68.Which of the following statements is not the cause of insomnia?
A.too many blankets on a hot night B.drinking juice
C.emotional or mental disorders D.physical pain
69.Insomnia needn’t be taken seriously because_______.
A.people can catch on sleep during the day.
B.many people sleep far too much.
C.it can easily be cured by doctors.
D.it is cured naturally by tiredness.
70.The main cure for insomnia is_____.
A.reading a book at night
B.having sleeping pills
C.watching television before bedtime
D.not to get too anxious about sleeping
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Americans are proud of their variety and individuality (个性), yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of a lift operator or the uniform of a five-star general(将军). 71 .
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian (百姓的) clothes.People expect higher quality from a man who wears a uniform. 72 .Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform.What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a hairdresser, or a waiter to lose professional identity (职业身份) than to step out of uniform?
73 .They are often more comfortable and more lasting than civilian clothes.
Among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them.Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. 74 .
75 .Though they are long-lasting, often their initial(最初的) expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes.Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
A.Americans think highly of uniforms . |
B.Why are uniforms so popular in the United States? |
C.When people wear the same uniforms, they are likely to think, speak, and act similarly on the job at least. |
D.Uniforms also have many practical good points |
F.The television repairman who wears a uniform is likely to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes.
G.People"s identity can be recognized more easily by their uniforms
第三节完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21至40各个题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One day a young man called Jim was told to take the 21 examination the next day. He was 22 so much that he couldn’t get to sleep. He wouldn’t join the army because he was in love with a beautiful girl. “If only I could find a 23 to make the doctor believe there is something 24 with my body,” he thought and thought. Suddenly, a good idea crossed his mind.
The next morning Jim got to the 25 on time and was led into a large room. He hurriedly found a seat to sit down and took out an out-of-date newspaper, 26 to read it. Soon it was his turn to be examined. When he came up to the doctor, the old man took a quick and sharp look at him. Then in a 27 he ordered Jim to take off his clothes, go straight to a corner and sit down on a chair there. No sooner had he seated himself on the chair than he heard the doctor murmuring to his assistant: “Finished! The boy is 28 up to the standard.”
“How can you draw such a 29 like that before you give me a 30 check? Jim shouted at the doctor.
“Don’t be impetuous(冲动), young man! Put on your clothes, and then I’ll 31 it to you,” the doctor said 32 .“You said we didn’t examine you carefully, but I don’t think it
33 for us to do that. When I told you in a low voice to take off your clothes, you did it as I told you. It shows you have good 34 . When you were asked to go and sit on the chair, you did so, too. It shows you can see any subject within a certain distance. 35 , you were found reading the newspaper just now, and we are certain you are a man of intelligence.
36 , you’re perfect in mind and body.”
Half a year later, Jim was killed on the battlefield. At the news his girlfriend nearly went
37 . She kept weeping. “Don’t be like that, my dear.” It was an old man’s 38 voice. “Your Jim died a real man. He 39 his life to the people all over the world. It is right that we should be proud of him…” Saying this, the old man, her father, was choked(哽咽). His only 40 was that he had never had Jim know who he was. This old man was the medical officer who had given Jim the health check.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. | A. blood A. excited A. way A. new A. hospital A. beginning A. hurry A. hardly A. information A. quick A. give A. calmly A. necessary A. eyes A. So A. In short A. angry A. kind A. spent A. dream | B. intelligent B. troubled B. person B. good B. camp B. pretending B. breath B. never B. suggestion B. slow B. explain B. coldly B. honest B. ears B. Therefore B. In word B. bad B. loud B. saved B. regret | C. physical C. frightened C. problem C. right C. office C. deciding C. whisper C. not C. decision C. careful C. say C. happily C. good C. head C. Besides C. In the end C. excited C. low C. devoted C. hope | D. ability D. delighted D. question D. wrong D. army D. wanting D. flash D. quite D. conclusion D. careless D. bring D. quietly D. right D. body D. However D. In total D. mad D. sad D. killed D. wish |
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