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It was the end of the school term and my son Tom had less than three months left before he would finish his six years at high school. During this time he had developed a love for basketball. Sadly, because of my work over the last twelve months, I had only been able to attend a few of his games; however, I was determined to get to his last game for the school term.
Tom’s team came out in the first 10 minutes with a burst of goals that saw them leading by just over 20 points at the end of the first half. The second half changed as the other team quickly played themselves back into the game. Tom’s team started to miss an increasing number of shots. It was at that point that the coach called his first time out.
The noise of the spectators (观众) became quiet as the coach spoke to them. He had the team standing in a half circle, but he squatted (蹲) down, looking up at them and fiving some very calm and clear instructions on what they needed to do in the last couple of minutes. As he stood up to allow the team to return to the court, I saw him give some further words of encouragement to all of them.
You could see that he knew that the team was fighting to save the game and that he needed to lift them up. By squatting down he placed himself in a position where he was talking up to them, rather than down or at them, and as the players went back onto the court his words of encouragement served to lift their energy and spirits.
Well, Tom’s team went on to win the final by 5 points. As I drove away I thought about what can happen to us all in our everyday life. One of my favourite quotes is about the half filled glass of water --- “Is it half full or is it half empty?” Like the coach, the answer to this quote all depends on how you look at things.
小题1:Why did the writer come to see his son play basketball?
A.Because his son would graduate from high school.
B.Because he felt sorry for never watching his son play.
C.Because it was a final his son played a key role in.
D.Because he had a strong interest in basketball himself.
小题2:By squatting down, the coach wanted to _____ .
A.talk about what the players were doing wrong
B.make the players feel better
C.prevent spectators from hearing what he said
D.show his anger at the bad performance of the players
小题3:What is the writer’s attitude towards the coach?
A.Negative.B.Supportive.C.Interested.D.Unconcerned.
小题4:What can we infer from the passage?
A.A father should care about his son at school.
B.Playing hard is rewarded with a close match.
C.What a coach says has the most influence on players.
D.Looking at things positively is important in hard times.

答案

小题1:A
小题2:B
小题3:B
小题4:D
解析

试题分析:本文通过讲述我去看即将中学毕业的儿子的篮球赛。在球赛中,教练和队员们的互动,让我再一次体会到了这样一个道理,在艰难时刻,肯定地看待事物很重要。
小题1: 细节题。根据It was the end of the school term and my son Tom had less than three months left before he would finish his six years at high school. During this time he had developed a love for basketball. Sadly, because of my work over the last twelve months, I had only been able to attend a few of his games; however, I was determined to get to his last game for the school term.可知作者来看他儿子的篮球赛,是因为他的儿子就要从中学毕业了,故选A。
小题2:细节题。根据By squatting down he placed himself in a position where he was talking up to them, rather than down or at them, and as the players went back onto the court his words of encouragement served to lift their energy and spirits.可知通过蹲下,这位教练想让他的队员感觉更好,故选B。
小题3:归纳题。通过全文内容可知,作者对于这位教练的态度是感兴趣,Negative.否定的 Supportive.支持的 Interested.感兴趣的 Unconcerned.漠不关心地 故选B。
小题4:推断题。根据As I drove away I thought about what can happen to us all in our everyday life. One of my favourite quotes is about the half filled glass of water --- “Is it half full or is it half empty?” Like the coach, the answer to this quote all depends on how you look at things.可知我们从文章中可以推断出在艰难时刻,肯定地看待事物很重要,故选D。
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Have you heard about Post Office Cats in Britain? They are mouse hunters. The post office has actually employed cats since 1868. They are not employed to sort or deliver mail, of course, but to protect the mail and keep the population of mice under control. They make sure your morning post arrives free from damages caused by rats and mice.
London post offices were the first to try out the experiment. Within a few months the population of mice had shrunk sharply. Other post offices all over the country were soon using cats in the war against rats and mice as well. Within ten years the pay of the cats was improved from one and a half old pence a day to six or nine pence a day. Now the average rate of pay is about a few pounds a month.
Some of the hard-working cats have become quite famous. In 1980, a cat named Lucky stopped an attempted robbery in a Worcestershire post office on her own. As the two burglars made their way in through the window, Lucky started an attack and they fled empty-handed. Another excellent cat was Jerry, of Earls Court post office in London. He served the building for 16 years and was on duty for 24 hours every day. He drove all the mice away.
However, there are fewer cats employed by the post office than at any time in the past. With the faster movement of the mail and better surroundings, post office cats are not always needed. But many post offices still employ them and they become great friends with the postmen. According to the post office, there is no plan for their services to be discontinued in the foreseeable future.
小题1:Cats were introduced to British post offices to ________.
A.help sort and deliver mails and papers
B.guard the building against thieves
C.keep mails and papers undamaged
D.search for certain dangers in mails
小题2:The underlined word “shrunk” in the second paragraph probably means “________”.
A.decreased B.increasedC.narrowedD.expanded
小题3:The cat named Lucky became famous because________.
A.She served the post office for 16 years around the clock.
B.She alone drove two burglars away from the post office.
C.She protected mails from being bitten by mice.
D.She was employed to sort and deliver mail.
小题4:We may learn from the last paragraph that________.
A.the duty of the cats has been replaced by machines
B.all the post offices are now completely mice free
C.cats are now considered of little use in post offices
D.cats will still be seen in service for quite a long time

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Among various programs, TV talk shows have covered every inch of space on daytime television. But no two shows are more opposite in content, while at the same time standing out above the rest, than the Jerry Springer and Oprah Winfrey shows.
Jerry Springer could easily be considered the king of "rubbish talk". The show takes the ever-common talk show titles of love, sex, cheating, and hate, to a different level. Clearly, the Jerry Springer show is about the dark side of society, yet people are willing to eat up the troubles of other people"s lives.
Like Jerry Springer, Oprah Winfrey takes the TV talk show to its top. But Oprah goes in the opposite direction. The show is mainly about the improvement of society and different quality of life. Contents are from teaching your children lessons, managing your work week, to getting to know your neighbors.
Compared to Oprah, the Jerry Springer show looks like poisonous waste being poured into society. Jerry ends every show with a "final word". He makes a small speech about the entire idea of the show. Hopefully, this is the part where most people will learn something very valuable.
Clean as it is, the Oprah show is not for everyone. The show"s main audience are middle-class Americans. Most of the people have the time, money and ability to deal with life"s tough problems. Jerry Springer, on the other hand, has more of a connection with the young adults of society.
小题1:Compared with other TV talk shows, both the Jerry Springer and the Oprah Winfrey shows are _______.
A.more interesting. B.unusually popular.
C.more detailed. D.more formal.
小题2:Though the social problems Jerry Springer talks about appear unpleasant, people who watch the shows ________.
A.show disbelief in them.B.are ready to face up to them.
C.remain cold to them.D.are willing to get away from them.
小题3:Which of the following is likely to be a topic of the Oprah Winfrey show?
A.A new type of robot.B.National hatred (憎恨).
C.Family income planning.D.Street accident.
小题4:What is the advantage of the Jerry Springer show?
A.The show exposes the dark sides of society.
B.The show pours poisonous waste into society.
C.Jerry sums up (总结) the whole idea of the show.
D.Jerry talks about the improvement of society.

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Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides, following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member…. These are all “game” ideas that you will come across throughout your life.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating.
Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For instance, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones,which sharpens the hand-eye coordination(协调)needed in hunting.
Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it—some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.
Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.
小题1:Through playing hide-and-seek, children are expected to learn to _____.
A.be a team leaderB.act as a grown-up
C.obey the basic rulesD.predict possible danger
小题2:The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can_____.
A.describe life in an exciting way
B.turn real-life experiences into a play
C.change people’s views of sporting events
D.make learning life skills more interesting
小题3:According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?
A.It proves the exceptional skills of the winners.
B.It inspires people’s deep love for the country.
C.It helps the country out of natural disasters.
D.It earns the winners fame and fortune.
小题4:Iribarne’s goal of forming the foundation is to _______.
A.bring fun to poor kids
B.provide soccer balls for children
C.give poor kids a chance for a better life
D.appeal to soccer players to help poor kids

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In today"s fast paced, high stress world people are working longer hours than ever, and often exhaust themselves at day"s end in front of the television to relax enough to begin again in the morning.However, television watching, for most people, does not really lower stress.Studies show that TV viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially in women, may lead to the blues.Most individuals are unaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic since it increases energy levels.
Wise use of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree, although the mental encouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mind active.Learning new things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life, especially if it is a favorite topic, such as sport, fashion, or art.Also, look through your bookstore or library to find books on your interests.Try to replace a half hour TV watching with reading.
It is reported that in the United States recently, many individuals have as few as two good friends.Long work hours and car commute act to separate people from each other.This separation is deadly.Find ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekends.Often this can be best done by combining activities, such as by joining a walking group to get both exercise and companionship.Taking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to meet others with similar interests.Hobbies are great for reducing stress and provide another opportunity for social interaction.
Using your free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more, such as going to concerts and spending time with family.Overall, the key is to spend less free time being passive.The best ways to use free time are to be mentally and physically active, spend some time outdoors, and interact with other people on a regular basis.
小题1:What can we learn from the passage?
A.Watching television may cause women to feel depressed.
B.Finding interests and hobbies in common means taking a class.
C.Going to concerts is the best way to make you mentally active.
D.Getting an advanced degree in education always lights up your life.
小题2:What does the underlined word "commute" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.The arrangement to work every day.B.The journey to work every day.
C.The communication between people.D.The separation between people.
小题3:Which would be the best title for the passage?
A.Live a Happy and Healthy LifeB.Relax Yourself in Various Ways
C.Spend Your Free Time WiselyD.Interact With Others Outdoors

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As the old saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But Venezuela, whose beauty queens have won Miss Universe and Miss World over six times, doesn’t leave it to chance. In Venezuela, girls as young as four can be found attending beauty schools, where they can learn a range of skills from how to walk to the correct way to hold a wine glass.
“Hair must always be completely clean, make-up should look natural, and you should always, always wear high-heels,” advises Andrea Reyes, a teacher in a school of Caracas with 160 students.
Beauty contests are treated in Venezuela much as sporting competitions are elsewhere. Many Venezuelan parents believe that if their daughters can succeed and get the beauty crown, their future as famous and public persons is sure to come. As a result, the girls are trained to compete at a young age.
Among former beauty queens are Irene Saez, who went on to compete for the country’s president, and Eva Ekvall, whose battle with cancer helped to make more people know about the illness in Venezuela.
However, voices against the trend can be heard all over the country. At one time, a feminist (男女平等主义者) group tried to stop the Miss Venezuela broadcast. President Hugo Chavez has spoken out against the culture of plastic surgery(整形手术)in Venezuela, calling it a “frightening thing”.
The BBC reporter Sarah Grainger says that acceptance of the contests is partly a result of the country’s “machista” (大男子主义的) view of the different roles that men and women should play, “Men are supposed to be strong and brave and women to be gentle and beautiful”.
Miss Universe 1996, Alicia Machado, knows the price to be paid when you’re no longer seen as attractive. After winning the beauty contest, she said all she wanted to do was “eat, eat and eat”. Her weight gain later and warning by the organizers of the contest to replace her as queen with the runner-up was among the hottest topics in the country, especially in Latin America.
小题1:What’s the advice given by a teacher in Caracas to her students?
A.Attending beauty schools as early as possible.
B.Wearing high-heels at times.
C.Washing your hair quite often.
D.Fighting against cancer bravely.
小题2:Girls try to win in the beauty contest to__________.
A.try plastic surgery
B.practice the country’s “machista” view
C.earn a good future
D.eat as much as one pleases
小题3:We can learn from the passage that__________.
A.Venezuela girls have won Miss Universe and Miss World over six times by chance
B.In Venezuela, people judge men and women in quite different ways
C.Eva Ekvall once competed for the country’s president
D.Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has spoken out against beauty contests
小题4:What does the underlined word “runner-up” in the last paragraph mean?
A.the news reporter covering the beauty contest
B.the organizer of the beauty contest
C.the girl who is slim
D.the person who comes in the second place

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