China is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992 when I travelled 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 were millions of cars.However,people still use their bicycles to get around.For many,it’s the easiest and cheappiest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colours---silver,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 to ride.
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 air 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 suthour,why are bicycles still popular in China today?| A．Because they are traditinal and safe. | | B．Because they are convienent and inexpensive. | | C．Because they are colourful and available. | | D．Because they are fast and environment friendly. |
小题2:The authour decided to buy a bicycle because he intened ______.| A．to ride for fun | | B．to use for transport | | C．to experience local culture | | D．to improve his riding skills |
小题3:How did the suthour 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 authour’s biking experience?| A．The authour enjoyed showing off his biking skill. | | B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding. | | C．The authour was praised by the other bikers. | | D．The authour took great pleatsure in biking. |
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小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:B
小题4:D |
【文章大意】这是作者初次使用自行车的经历。在拥挤的现代都市里，一辆自行车给作者带来太多的美好感受。
小题1:根据文章的第一段中的it’s the easiest and cheappiest way to travel today理解。
小题2:根据文章第三段的第一句话判断。
小题3:根据文章的第四、五段中进行判断。
小题4:根据文章的最后一段进行推理。 |
核心考点
试题【China is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992 when I travelled the co】；主要考察你对
题材分类等知识点的理解。
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The morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching. And I’d been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt: “The trouble with you is that you won’t put yourself in my place. Can’t you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head stubbornly—and felt the ache in my tooth. I’d thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phone book, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunchtime, I got lucky.
“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in.”
I took my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice? Why wasn’t he as busy as the others?
In the dentist’s office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.
When I told her my fears, she laughed and said, “Don’t worry. The dentist is very good.”
“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.
“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.
“The artwork?” I was puzzled.
The chair went back. Suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it: on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.
What a relief!
小题1:Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning?| A．Cheerful. | B．Nervous. | C．Satisfied. | D．Upset. |
小题2:What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?| A．The dentist’s agreeing to treat her at very short notice. | | B．The dentist’s being as busy as the other dentists. | | C．The surroundings of the dentist’s office. | | D．The laughing assistant of the dentist. |
小题3:Why did the author suddenly smile?| A．Because the dentist came at last. | | B．Because she saw a picture on the ceiling. | | C．Because she could relax in the chair. | | D．Because the assistant kept comforting her. |
小题4:What did the author learn from her experience most probably?| A．Strike while the iron is hot. | | B．Have a good word for one’s friend. | | C．Put oneself in other’s shoes. | | D．A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
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Spring is here and so is the cycling season. Here are some tips on how to do it safely and comfortably.
Watch your feet—Pushing with the wrong part of the foot can raise your risk of developing a painful injury of the heel and arch（脚心）, says Rob Werstine, a sports physiotherapist（理疗师）and board member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. You should push with the ball of your foot, he says.
Layer up—While it’s still cool, wear layers of clothing, with clothing close to the body that breathes and outer layers that do not absorb water. Go for bright colors that increase your visibility（可见度）.
Be reasonable—If you are just starting out and aren’t in good shape, don’t sign up for a 50-kilometre ride. And while cycling is great exercise for people who want to get into shape, if your doctor advises you not to do tiring exercise, cycling shouldn"t be your starting position, Werstine says. Walk to begin getting into shape and then graduate to cycling.
Fix the fit—If you develop lower back pain or numbness in your hands and fingers from cycling, it could be your bike isn’t adjusted properly for your height. A good cycle shop can help you find the right height for the seat and handlebars, but if you have continuing problems, consider consulting a bike fit physiotherapist, Werstine says.
Be mindful—You have to pay attention on the roads to vehicles, other cyclists and pedestrians（行人）.Consider taking a cycling safety course to practise your skills. Or do some reading about how to avoid dangerous cycling situations. bicyclesafe.com, for instance, lists 10 types of car-bike accidents and how to avoid them.
小题1:Which part of the foot should one use when cycling?| A．The heel. | B．The arch. | C．The ball. | D．The toes. |
小题2: From Paragraph 4 we can conclude______. | A．not everyone can exercise by cycling | B．walking is better than cycling | | C．cycling is popular with people | D．cycling is helpful to everyone |
小题3:According to the last paragraph, if you want to avoid danger when cycling, you should ______.
a. consider taking a cycling safety course
b. search for information on bicyclesafe.com
c. consider consulting a bike fit physiotherapist
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Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break form school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meeting in New York，So I had to get back . But that didn"t mean my husband and my son couldn"t stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.
The next day my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged一okay, ordered-them to wait it out at the airport, to "earn" more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?
Now some people may think I"m a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I"ve made living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks . I have been the consumer reporter of NBC"s Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in. I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn"t hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its longer, and it"s the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.
小题1:Why did Delta give the author"s family credits?| A．They took a later flight. | | B．They had early bookings. | | C．Their flight had been delayed. | | D．Their flight had been cancelled. |
小题2:What can we learn about the author?| A．She rarely misses a good deal. | | B．She seldom makes a compromise. | | C．She is very strict with her children | | D．She is interested in cheap products. |
小题3:What does the author do?| A．She"s a teacher. | | B．She"s a housewife. | | C．She"s a media person. | | D．She"s a businesswoman. |
小题4:What does the author want to tell us?| A．How to expose bad tricks. | | B．How to reserve airline seats. | | C．How to spend money wisely, | | D．How to make a business deal. |
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It happened to me recently. I was telling someone how much I had enjoyed reading Barack Obama’s Dreams From My Father and how it had changed my views of our President. A friend I was talking to agreed with me that it was ,in his words, “a brilliantly（精彩地）written book”. However, he then went on to talk about Mr Obama in a way which suggested he had no idea of his background at all. I sensed that I was talking to a book liar.
And it seems that my friend is not the only one. Approximately two thirds of people have lied about reading a book which they haven’t. In the World Book Day’s “Report on Guilty Secrets”, Dreams From My Father is at number 9. The report lists ten books, and various authors, which people have lied about reading, and as I’m not one to lie too often (I’d hate to be caught out ),I’ll admit here and now that I haven’t read the entire top ten . But I am pleased to say that, unlike 42 percent of people, I have read the book at number one, George Orwell’s 1984. I think it’s really brilliant.
The World Book Day report also has some other interesting information in it. It says that many people lie about having read Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoevsky(I haven’t read him, but haven’t lied about it either )and Herman Melville.
Asked why they lied, the most common reason was to “impress” someone they were speaking to. This could be tricky if the conversation became more in –depth!
But when asked which authors they actually enjoy, people named J. k. Rowling, John Grisham, Sophie Kinsella (ah, the big sellers, in other words). Forty-two percent of people asked admitted they turned to the back of the book to read the end before finishing the story(I’ll come clean: I do this and am astonished that 58 percent said they had never done so).
小题1:How did the author find his friend a book liar?| A．By judging his manner of speaking. | | B．By looking into his background. | | C．By mentioning a famous name. | | D．By discussing the book itself. |
小题2:Which of the following is a “guilty secret” according to the World Book Day report?| A．Charles Dickens is very low on the top-ten list. | | B．42% of people pretended to have read 1984. | | C．The author admitted having read 9 books. | | D．Dreams From My Father is hardly read. |
小题3:By lying about reading, a person hopes to.| A．control the conversation | | B．appear knowledgeable | | C．learn about the book | | D．make more friends |
小题4:What is the author’s attitude to 58%of readers?| A．Favorable. | | B．Uncaring | | C．Doubtful | | D．Friendly |
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My name is Nick Vujicic, an Australian who was born without any limbs（四肢）. In recent years one of my most __1 __videos on YouTube shows my skateboarding, surfing, playing music, and best of all, __2 ___hugs from all fields of great people.
All in all, those are pretty ordinary __3 __that just about anyone can do, right? So _4 _do you think that video has been viewed millions of times? My theory is that people are __5 _to watch it because in spite of my physical limitations, I’m living __6 __I had no limits.
People often think someone __7 __a severe disability to be inactive, upset, maybe even crazy. But I’d like to __8 __them by showing that I lead a very adventurous and fruitful life
Among the hundreds of __9 _on that video, here’s one typical remark:“Seeing a guy like this being happy makes me wonder why I feel __10 _for myself sometimes －or feel not funny enough, or whatever. How can I __11 __think thoughts like that when this guy is living without limbs and still being happy!?”
I found happiness when I realized that imperfect __12 _I may be, I am the perfect Nick Vujicic. I’m designed __13 _God’s plan. That’s not to say that there isn’t __14 for improvement. I’m always trying to be better so I can better __15 _the world!
I do believe my life has no __16 _. I want you all to feel the same way about your life, no matter what your challenges may be. As we __17 _our journey together, please take a moment to __18 _about any limitations you’ve placed on your life. Now think about what __19 _would be like to be __20 _of those limitations. What would your life be if anything were possible?
| 小题1: | | A．disappointing | B．unforgettable | C．popular | D．useful |
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| 小题2: | | A．receiving | B．collecting | C．returning | D．gathering |
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| 小题3: | | A．sports | B．activities | C．affairs | D．wonders |
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| 小题5: | | A．drawn | B．expected | C．required | D．ordered |
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| 小题6: | | A．even though | B．in case | C．as though | D．if only |
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| 小题8: | | A．advise | B．greet | C．surprise | D．please |
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| 小题9: | | A．comments | B．pictures | C．replies | D．statements |
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| 小题10: | | A．nervous | B．sorry | C．eager | D．desperate |
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| 小题11: | | A．still | B．ever | C．also | D．even |
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| 小题12: | | A．if | B．as | C．while | D．although |
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| 小题13: | | A．according to | B．thanks to | C．owing to | D．up to |
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| 小题14: | | A．stage | B．area | C．place | D．room |
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| 小题15: | | A．protect | B．rescue | C．serve | D．reserve |
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| 小题16: | | A．challenges | B．limits | C．doubts | D．endings |
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| 小题17: | | A．finish | B．continue | C．start | D．stop |
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| 小题18: | | A．worry | B．think | C．care | D．talk |
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| 小题20: | | A．free | B．short | C．aware | D．fond |
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