题目
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The Tall Persons Club Great Britain (TPCGB),which was formed six months ago to campaign for the needs of the tall,has turned its attention to hotels and restaurants.Beds that are too small,shower heads that are too low,and restaurant tables with hardly any legroom all make life difficult for those of above average height,it says.
But it is not just the extratall whose needs are not being met.The average height of the population has been increasing yet the standard size of beds,doorways,and chairs has remained unchanged.
“The bedding industry says a bed should be six inches larger than the person using it,so even a kingsize bed at 6′6″ (6 feet and 6 inches) is falling short for 25% of men,while the standard 6′3″ bed caters for less than half of the male population,” said TPCGB president Phil Heinricy,“Sevenfoot beds would work fine.”
Similarly,restaurant tables can cause no end of problems.Small tables,which mean the longlegged have to sit a foot or so away from them,are enough to make tall customers go elsewhere.
Some have already taken note,however.At Queens Moat Houses’ Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh,6′6″ beds are now put in as standard after requests for longer beds from taller visitors,particularly Americans. (2011·新课标全国,B)
小题1:What is the purpose of the TPCGB campaign?
A.To provide better services. |
B.To rebuild hotels and restaurants. |
C.To draw public attention to the needs of the tall. |
D.To attract more people to become its members. |
A.7′2″. | B.7′. | C.6′6″. | D.6′3″. |
A.They may lose some customers. |
B.They may start businesses elsewhere. |
C.They have to find easy chairs to match the tables. |
D.They have to provide enough space for the longlegged. |
A.Tall people pay more for larger beds. |
B.6′6″ beds have taken the place of 6′3″ beds. |
C.Special rooms are kept for Americans. |
D.Guest rooms are standardized. |
答案
小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:B
解析
小题1:C
解析 细节理解题。由第二段第一句话中...which was formed six months ago to campaign for the needs of the tall...可知选C项。
小题2: B
解析 细节理解题。第四段中Phil Heinricy说:“6′6″的床对于25%的男子来说较短,而6′3″的床只能满足不到一半男子的要求”。最后一句又说“Sevenfoot beds would work fine.”。sevenfoot即7′,故选B项。
小题3: A
解析 细节理解题。文章倒数第二段提到:Small tables,which...away from them,are enough to make tall customers go elsewhere.由此可知:如果饭馆餐桌小,可能会失去一些顾客。
小题4: B
解析 细节理解题。由文章最后一段...6′6″ beds are now put in as standard...可知:6′6″的床作为标准床在旅馆里被安置了。
核心考点
试题【While small may be beautiful,tall is just plain uncomfortable it seems,particula】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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What made him extraordinary was not only that he was a rising star.He had only recently collected the highest honors for young researchers at the White House.We truly admired him—as someone put it, “He always has a smile and a kind word for everyone.” It is very hard to find someone who is extremely intelligent should be so nice a human being.
I decided that we needed him to know our_attitude and also how we are all praying for his recovery.I bought him a simple card which read, “Healing thoughts and wishes coming your way.” I met all the students he worked closely with and got them to sign on it.Each student in his laboratory signed and also added a message.“We love you so much”, “We miss you!We need you back here—get well soon”, “Please come back”, “Thank you for being such an inspiring teacher”, “I hope you recover soon”...These were some of the messages that were written.Most of the students were really glad we were doing this and said it was a very good idea to give it to him.
He is still undergoing(经历) intense treatment,and along with his family is trying his best to stay optimistic and hopeful.I didn’t see a trace of selfpity or sadness when I met him last week.Instead,he paid attention to every word of my presentation and asked me several questions related to my work.I was amazed at how much he gave his 100% on that day in spite of being in pain because of chemotherapy(化疗).He did not know if he even had another month to live.“I am trying to focus on staying positive,hoping to be back this summer,”he said.
Needless to say,I saw an expression of joy and hope on his face as he opened the card.He said he was truly touched to see the messages from the students he worked closely with.
There is one thing I learnt from last week:It is so important to tell people how much they mean to us and what an inspiration they are before it becomes too late.My professor,in spite of being too sick to teach classes,has managed to continue being a great teacher,introducing his last valuable message to us.
小题1:The professor was admired because ________.
A.he was very intelligent |
B.he had won many honors |
C.he had noble personalities |
D.he was very determined |
A.Our worry about his health. |
B.Our pray for his health. |
C.Our admiration for him. |
D.Our pity for him. |
A.was suffering from great pain |
B.was still very confident |
C.didn’t know he would die soon |
D.still cared for others |
A.the professor loves his job very much |
B.few students supported the writer’s decision at first |
C.the professor will go back to teach this summer |
D.the professor often feels sorry for himself |
Like many kinds of pets—no matter how small or cute they are—dogs need to be respected as animals that,under certain conditions,could hurt you.Nearly 5 million dog bites happen every year in the United States.No one wants a dog bite,but how do you prevent one?
One dog expert has come up with an easy way for kids to remember some tips to prevent dog bites.It spells “DOG SAFE”.
Don’t tease,please:Teasing a dog can make it angry enough to bite.For instance,if a dog has food or a toy,never try to take it away.You wouldn’t like it if someone took your snack(点心) while you were eating it!
Only pet with permission:Never pet a dog without asking the owner if it’s OK.Some dogs don’t like to be touched by strangers.
Give space:Little kids especially might run right up to a lovely dog and try to pet it or give it a hug.But dogs need space.Crowding a dog can frighten or anger the dog.
Slow down:Some dogs like to chase(追逐) and bite.Of course,you don’t want to be chased or bitten!The way to avoid it is to go slow around dogs.Never run toward them or away from them.If a dog you don’t know runs toward you,freeze.If you need to get away,back up slowly.
Always get help:You may want to bring home a dog that seems lost or injured.But animals who are lost or injured may be very frightened or in pain.Find a grownup instead who can decide how to care for the animal.
Fingers together:When feeding a dog a treat,put the treat in the palm of your hand and keep your fingers and thumb close together.Why?The dog is less likely to get confused about which is the treat—the doggie snack or your finger!
Even good dogs can bite:Some people are very surprised when their dog bites someone,but all dogs can bite.Avoid doing things that make dogs scared or angry,such as backing them into a corner or bothering them when they are sleeping.
小题1:The purpose of the text is to ________.
A.help kids avoid being bitten by dogs |
B.show methods of feeding dogs |
C.warn dog owners of danger |
D.warn kids to keep away from dogs |
A.you let it alone while it is eating |
B.you pretend to take its food away |
C.you exchange toys with it |
D.you play together with it |
A.The owner will be angry if you pet his or her dog. |
B.Dogs don’t like to play with people they are familiar with. |
C.A dog may rush up to a kid happily when a kid runs straight to it. |
D.You can’t pet a dog unless its owner allows you to. |
A.escape quickly |
B.hide in a safe place |
C.slow down or just stop |
D.turn to the owner |
In 1991,he came up with a system to organize,link and browse(浏览) Net pages which revolutionized the Internet.The British scientist was knighted(封爵) for his pioneering work in 2003.
Sir Tim created his program while he was at the particle physics institute,Cern,in Geneva.The computer code he came up with let scientists easily share research findings across a computer network.In the early 1990s,it was called the “world wide web,” and is still the basis of the web as we know it.
The famous man never went on to commercialize his work.Instead he worked on expanding the use of the Net as a channel for free expression and cooperation.
“The web is encouraging new types of social networks and opening up new ways for information management and business development.The web has significantly improved many people’s ability to obtain information central to their lives,”said Pekka Tarjanne,chairman of the Millennium Technology Prize award committee.
Just under 80 people from 22 countries were nominated(提名) for the prize for their work in the areas of health,communication,new materials and the environment.
The Millennium Technology Prize was set up by the Finnish Technology Award Foundation,an independent body backed by the public and private money which aims to recognize outstanding creations.
Sir Tim currently heads up the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston,where he is now based as an academic.
小题1:It can be learned from the first two paragraphs that ________.
A.it is Tim BernersLee that invented the Internet |
B.no one was able to surf the Net before the world wide web was invented |
C.the Internet can’t be used so widely without Tim BernersLee’s invention |
D.the Millennium Technology Prize was set up for Tim BernersLee |
A.became the first person to receive the Millennium Technology Prize |
B.became the first person to be knighted by the Queen of England |
C.began to cooperate with many scientists in other areas |
D.was given over one million pounds for his great contribution |
A.Optimistic. | B.Modest. |
C.Ambitious. | D.Careful. |
A.The Millennium Technology Prize |
B.Tim BernersLee |
C.The World Wide Web |
D.New Honor for the Web’s Inventor |
Then one day,some visitors from the city arrived.They told the villagers there were some people elsewhere who liked to eat frog’s legs.However,they did not have enough frogs of their own,and so they wanted to buy frogs from other places.
This seemed like money for nothing.There were millions of frogs in the fields around,and they were no use to the villagers.All they had to do was catch them.Agreement was reached,and the children were sent into the fields to catch frogs.Every week a truck arrived to collect the catch and hand over the money.For the first time,the people were able to dream of a better future.But the dream didn’t last long.
The change was hardly noticed at first,but it seemed as if the crops were not doing so well.More worrying was that the children fell ill more often,and,there seemed to be more insects around lately.
The villagers decided that they couldn’t just wait to see the crops failing and the children getting weak.They would have to use the money earned to buy pesticides(***虫剂) and medicines.Soon there was no money left.
Then the people realized what was happening.It was the frog.They hadn’t been useless.They had been doing an important job—eating insects.Now with so many frogs killed,the insects were increasing more rapidly.They were damaging the crops and spreading diseases.
Now,the people are still poor.But in the evenings they sit in the village square and listen to sounds of insects and frogs.These sounds of the night now have a much deeper meaning.
(2010·辽宁,A)
小题1:From Paragraph 1 we learn that the villagers ________.
A.worked very hard for centuries |
B.dreamed of having a better life |
C.were poor but somewhat content |
D.lived a different life from their forefathers |
A.The frogs were easy money. |
B.They needed money to buy medicine. |
C.They wanted to please the visitors. |
D.The frogs made too much noise. |
A.The crops didn’t do well. |
B.There were too many insects. |
C.The visitors brought in diseases. |
D.The pesticides were overused. |
A.Happiness comes from peaceful life in the country. |
B.Health is more important than money. |
C.The harmony between man and nature is important. |
D.Good old days will never be forgotten. |
小题1: What do we know about Darwin"s visit to the islands?
A.He studied different creatures on the islands |
B.He completed his famous book on the islands |
C.He was touched by the geography of the islands |
D.He was attracted by well-known animals of the islands |
A.Animals on the islands feed on grass. |
B.Local government forbids killing wildlife. |
C.People cannot visit the islands as they wish. |
D.Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals. |
A.The beautiful sea views |
B.Darwin"s inspiring trip |
C.a closer view of animals |
D.various daring activities |
A.A Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers |
B.Calapagos as a Paradise for Adventures |
C.Charles Darwin as a Symbol of Galapagos |
D.A Successful Example of Wildlife Protection |
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