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Like every language, American English is full of special expressions, phrases that come from the day-to-day life of the people and develop in their own way.
Our expression today is “to face the music”. When someone says, “Well, I guess I’ll have to face the music,” it does not mean he’s planning to go to the concert. It is something far less pleasant, like being called in by your boss to explain why you did this and did that, and why you didn’t do this or that. Awful music indeed, but it has to be faced. At sometime or another, every one of us has to face the music, especially as children. We can all remember father’s angry voice, “I want to talk to you.” and only because we did not obey him. What an unpleasant business it was!
The phrase “to face the music” is familiar to every American, young and old. It is at least 100 years old. And where did this expression come from? The first explanation comes from the American novelist, James Fenimore Looper. He said, in 1851, that the expression was first used by actors while waiting to go on the stage. When they got their cue(提示) to go on, they often said, “Well, it’s time to face the music.” And that was exactly what they did—facing the orchestra(管弦乐队) which was just below them. And an actor might be frightened or nervous as he moved on to the stage in front of an audience that might be friendly or perhaps hostile, especially if he forgot his lines. But he had to go out. If he did not, there would be no play. So the expression “to face the music” came to mean “having to go through something, no matter how unpleasant the experience might be, because you knew you had no choice.”
Other explanations about the expression go back to the army. When the men faced an inspection(视察) by their leader, the soldiers would be worried about how well they looked. Was their equipment clean, shiny enough to pass the inspection? Still the men had to go out and face the music of the band as well as the inspection. What else could they do?
Another army explanation is more closely linked to the idea of facing the results and accepting the responsibility for something that should not have been done. For example, when a man is forced out of the army because he did something terrible, he is dishonored. The band does not play. Only the drums tap a sad, slow beat. The soldier is forced to leave, facing such music as it is and facing the back of his horse. 
小题1:How many ways does the phrase “to face the music” comes from?     
A.1.B.2.C.3.D.4.
小题2:What’s the meaning of “to face the music”?
A.To face something far less pleasant.B.To face the stage.
C.To face the back of one’s horse.D.To face one’s leader.
小题3:The underlined word “hostile” means ________.
A.unfriendlyB.dislikeC.unkindD.unnecessary

答案

小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:A  
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试题分析:】本文说明了美国习语to face the music的来历和意义,以及它在什么样的情景下使用。
小题1:细节题。根据文章第三、四、五段的解释,可推知此题答案为C。
小题2:细节题。根据文章第2段第2句It is something far less pleasant可推知此题答案为A。
小题3:词义猜测题。根据单词所在的语境:friendly or perhaps hostile, especially if he forgot his lines说明hostile与friendly意义相反,从而可推知此题答案为A
点评:这篇文章是说明文中较简单的一种,词义猜测,句意理解贯穿全文。阅读策略就是全文细节阅读。
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试题【Like every language, American English is full of special expressions, phrases th】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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This year some twenty-three hundred teenagers from all over the world will spend about ten months in US homes through an exchange program. They will attend US schools ,meet US teenagers, and form impressions of the real American teenagers . American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.
Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George"s family . In turn, George"s son, Mike, spent a year in Fred"s home in America.
Fred, knew little German when he arrived, but after two month"s study, the language began to come to him . School was completely different from what he had expected -much harder. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States.
"Back home ,you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time ,In Germany ,you walk ,but you soon learn to like it."
At the same time ,in America ,Mike ,a friendly German boy ,was also forming his idea ."I suppose I should criticize American schools ,"he says ."It is far too easy by our level .But I have to say that I like it very much .In Germany we do nothing but study . Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens .There ought to be some middle ground between the two."
小题1:The whole exchange program is mainly to ­_________
A.help teenagers in other countries know the real America
B.send students in America to travel in Germany
C.let students learn something about other countries
D.have teenagers learn new languages
小题2:What did Fred and Mike agree on?
A.America has better traffic.
B.German schools were harder than American schools.
C.Americans and Germans were both friendly
D.There were more cars on the streets in America.
小题3:What is particular in American schools ?
A.There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings.
B.There are a lot of after-school activities.
C.Students usually take 14 subjects in all.
D.Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car
小题4:What did Mike think after experiencing the American school life?
A.A better education should include something good from both America and Germany.
B.German schools trained students to be better citizens
C.American schools were not as good as German schools.
D.The easy life in the American school was more helpful to students.
小题5:The underlined word “criticize” in the last paragraph can be replaced by"_________"
A.praiseB.regretC.ignoreD.accuse

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Americans often plan social gatherings(社交聚会)on short notice, so don’t be surprised if you get invited to someone’s home or to see a movie or baseball game without much warning. If the time is convenient (方便) for you, surely accept their invitation. But if you’re busy, don’t be afraid to decline the invitation, perhaps suggesting a time that would be better. Your host won’t be shamed.
Invitations are usually sent in person or over the telephone. The main exception(例外) is for some formal occasions, in which case a written invitation will be mailed. You would normally receive a written invitation to a wedding(婚礼).
For a casual(不正式的)dinner invitation, don’t arrive more than 5 minutes early, because your host may still be preparing for your visit. Arriving more than 10 minutes late is considered rude if very few people were invited. If many people were invited, it’s OK to arrive a little late, even as much as half an hour late. For example, it’s OK to arrive late for a party, for a potluck (家常便饭) dinner or for a social gathering inviting a large group of people.
If you’re invited for dinner, it’s proper to bring the host a bottle of wine, a gift basket of fruit, a box of candy (糖果), or a bouquet(束)of flowers. Don’t bring roses, as men often give roses to women on a date (约会).
If you wish to thank the host for his or her hospitality (好客), it’s right to call or send a brief (简单的) written thank-you note the next day.
小题1:The passage is to tell us ________.
A.how to accept Americans’ invitations.
B.something about American social visits.
C.something about American business visits.
D.how to make a living in America.
小题2:The underlined word “decline” in the first paragraph most probably means _____.
A.acceptB.receiveC.refuseD.follow
小题3:If an American only invites you to his home for an informal supper at 7:30p.m., you’d better get to his house at ________.
A.7:15p.m.B.7:35p.m.C.7:45p.m.D.7:55p.m.
小题4:In America, invitations to a wedding are often sent ________.
A.by mailB.by faxC.by e-mailD.over the telephone
小题5:According to the passage, in American ________.
A.if you’re invited to a family as a guest, you can stay as long as you please.
B.if you’re invited for a party, you must always be on time.
C.if you’re invited for dinner, you’d better bring some presents.
D.you must make a call to show your thanks after you get home from the dinner.

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The United States of America is the most culturally diverse(多样化) country in the world in terms of culture religion, ethnicity(种族) and sexual orientation. As a combination of various races and cultures, America is home to all. The culture here is so unique that citizens can be just as proud of their original cultural heritage(遗产) as they are to be American.
What is now the US was initially inhabited(居住) by native people until the land was settled by various European groups and African slaves. Since the 20th century, the country has become a heaven for people from all over the globe(全球).
The arrival of immigrants(移民) has shifted populations from rural(农村的) areas into cities because immigrants tend to settle in urban areas. At present, 81 percent of the inhabitants in the US live in cities.
Cultural and ethnic diversity adds a unique flavor to cities that is expressed through distinct(独特的) neighborhoods, restaurants, places of worship, museums, nightlife and multicultural learning environments.
Unique musical forms, such as jazz, rock and roll, Chicano music, and the blues, grow in the US by mixing a variety of culturally distinct musical traditions to create a new form.
At the executive (行政的) level, the country is headed by a mixed­race president; two posts(职位) on the Supreme Court are held by members of the country"s two largest minorities.There is also diversity in state and local governments.
Without its rich mixture of races and cultures, America would not be the nation that it is today. Founded upon the basis of equality and freedom, America acts as a stage where different cultures not only co­exist peacefully, but develop well.
小题1:According to the passage, America is a country________.
A.that welcomes people from all over the world
B.where citizens take more pride in their original culture
C.that is mostly settled by Europeans and Africans
D.where 81% of the population are immigrants
小题2:Where did most people live before many immigrants came to America?
A.In the urban areas.B.In the rural areas.
C.In the southern part of America.D.In the northern part of America.
小题3:We can learn from the sixth paragraph that________.
A.diversity(多样化) has existed in America in almost every aspect(方面)
B.most posts in American state governments are held by mixed­race people
C.equality and freedom make America a fair country
D.diversity has greatly affected the American political field
小题4:What"s the best title for this passage?
A.The effects of culture and diversity on America.
B.The influence of globalization on America.
C.The political development of America.
D.The bright future of America.
小题5:We would most probably read this passage in a book about________.
A.science B.historyC.cultureD.amusement

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BEIJING , March 9 --- The central government will require an additional three years of use for official vehicles for ministers and governors to reduce the costs of purchasing new cars, media have reported.
The new rule has been applied among all Party and government departments nationwide, the Beijing News reported on Tuesday. The new rule has not yet been made public, said Li, a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee.
Under the old rules, the cars used by minister-level officials could be replaced as often as every five years, Li said. These officials will also keep the same cars when they assume new posts, he added.
The new rule also reiterated(重申) that officials ranking below minister-or-governor-levels should not be allocated cars. The cars possessed by their departments should be used on demand.
“It violates the rules for lower-ranking --- even county-level-officials to be allocated cars,” Li said.
Purchases of vehicles for official use have been heavily investigated, as they account for a large expenditure (花费) of public funds every year.
A survey on the Web news www.ifeng.com found 64 percent of respondents believed the new rule will be difficult to carry out because it is related to officials’ interests.
“Local government departments had halted(中断) approvals for requests for such vehicles and had started to work on new quotas(指标) under the new rules,” Li said. “The future reform of official vehicle use will introduce market mechanisms and monetization.”
Premier Wen Jiabao said in the annual government work report on Saturday that expenditures on such vehicles will not increase in 2011 compared with a year ago.
Beijing’s standing deputy mayor Ji Lin last week said the municipal (市政的) government will release the number of vehicles for official use in the capital as early as at the end of this month.
Earlier this month, the Minister of Finance had published a rule regulating the budgets for such vehicles.
小题1:What is the purpose of the new rule allocating vehicles among officials?
A.To promote a low-carbon lifestyle.
B.To cut down the present huge expenditures of purchasing cars.
C.To make good use of budgets for official cars.
D.To solve the problem of severe traffic jam.
小题2:How often could the cars used by minister-level officials be replaced according to the new rule?
A.Every 3 years.B.Every 5 years.C.Every 8 years.D.Every 10 years.
小题3:What about the officials ranking below minister-or-governor levels in terms of official vehicles?
A.They can still possess special cars.
B.They can use their own private cars.
C.They can use cars whenever officially necessary.
D.They can be allocated second-hand cars.
小题4:What is the public’s attitude toward the new rule’s fulfillment?
A.Uncertain.B.Optimistic.C.Indifferent.D.Passive
小题5:From the passage, we can infer that_________.
A.the government is determined to carry out the new rule
B.the new rule has not yet been made public
C.the new rule will benefit official’s interest
D.the new rule is applied to minister-level officials

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In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞)or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.
If you don"t take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.
小题1:Why do people in England often talk about the weather?
A.Because they may have four seasons in one day
B.Because they often have very good weather
C.Because the weather is warm just like in spring
D.Because the sky is sunny all day
小题2:From the story we know that when _________come, there is a heavy rain.
A.sunshine and snow B.black clouds
C.summer and winterD.spring and autumn
小题3:"People can also have summer in winter." Means "it is sometimes too ______in winter."
A.warmB.cool C.cold D.rainy
小题4:In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because ________.
A.their friends ask them to do soB.it often rains in England
C.they are going to sell them D.they are their favourite things
小题5:The best title (标题)for this passage is ________.
A.Bad Seasons B.Summer or Winter
C.The Weather in England D.Strange English People

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