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Bertie knew there was something in the wind. His mother had been sad in recent days, not sick,just strangely sad. The lion had just lain down beside him,his head warm on Bertie’s feet,when Father cleared his throat and began, “You’ll soon be eight, Bertie. A boy needs a proper education. We’ve found the right place for you, a school near Salisbury in England. ”
His heart filled with a terrible fear, all Bertie could think of was his white lion. “But the lion,” he cried, “What about the lion?”
“I’m afraid there’s something else I have to tell you, ” his father said. Looking across at Bertie’s mother, he took a deep breath. Then he told Bertie he had met a circus owner from France, who was over in Africa looking for lions to buy. He would come to their farm in a few days.
“No! You can’t send him to a circus!” said Bertie. “People will come to see him. He’ll be shut up behind bars. I promised him he never would be. And they will laugh at him. He’d rather die. Any animal would! ” But as he looked across the table at them, he knew their minds were quite made up.
Bertie felt completely betrayed (出卖). He waited until he heard his father’s deep breathing next door. With his white lion at his heels,he crept (蹑手蹑脚地移动) downstairs,took down his father’s rifle (步枪) and stepped out into the night. He ran and ran till his legs could run no more. As the sun came up over the grassland, he climbed to the top of a hill and sat down, his arms round the lion’s neck. The time had come.
“Be wild now”,he whispered. “You’ve got to be wild. Don’t ever come home. All my life I’ll think of you. I promise I will. ” He buried his head in the lion’s neck. Then, Bertie climbed down the hill and walked away.
When he looked back, the lion was still sitting there watching him; but then he stood up, yawned, stretched, and sprang down after him. Bertie shouted at him, but he kept coming. He threw sticks. He threw stones. Nothing worked.
There was only one thing left to do. With tears filling his eyes and his mouth,he lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired over the lion’s head.
小题1:Bertie’s mother was sad probably because she _____.
A.had been seriously ill recently
B.had decided to send Bertie to school
C.knew Bertie would hate to go to England
D.knew selling the lion would upset Bertie
小题2:The underlined word “they” in Para. 4 probably refers to _____.
A.other animalsB.some audienceC.Bertie’s parents D.circus owners
小题3:In the last paragraph, the boy lifted the rifle to _____.
A.threaten the lion back to the wildB.kill the lion out of fear
C.protect himself from the lionD.show his anger towards his father
小题4:The passage intends to show that _____.
A.animal-hunting is popular in Africa
B.parents are sometimes cruel to their children
C.people and animals can be faithful to each other
D.animals usually lead a miserable life in circuses

答案

小题1:D
小题2:B
小题3:A
小题4:C
解析

试题分析:这篇文章通过讲述爸爸要把狮子卖到马戏团,博蒂向他的狮子保证过,永远不会把它送到马戏团,最后博蒂打算把它送回到大自然中,但是狮子还是跟随着他不愿离开,最终博蒂不得不用枪***了狮子。
小题1:细节题。根据文章Then he told Bertie he had met a circus owner from France, who was over in Africa looking for lions to buy. He would come to their farm in a few days.可知,博蒂的妈妈最近非常的伤心,但是并没有生病,是因为他们要把家里的狮子卖给一个马戏团。故选D
小题2:推断题。根据文章中博蒂说的话People will come to see him. He’ll be shut up behind bars. I promised him he never would be. And they will laugh at him.人们就会去马戏团观看它,他就会被关起来。人们将会嘲笑它。可知,they代表的一些观众。故选B
小题3:细节题。根据文章最后两段可知,博蒂本想把狮子放回大自然,但是狮子还是跟着他,所以他举起枪想吓唬狮子,让它回到大自然中。故选A
小题4:主旨题。根据文章讲述的是爸爸要把狮子卖到马戏团,博蒂向他的狮子保证过,永远不会把它送到马戏团,最后博蒂打算把它送回到大自然中,但是狮子还是跟随着他不愿离开。从中我们可以看出动物和人类之间也是存在忠诚。故选C
点评:本文主旨推断题较多,给文章增添了一定的难度。对于此类比较长的文章,所给的信息量比较散,要求学生仔细认真的读懂文章,不能走马观花的看,要根据题目中的内容对比文章的上下,综合作答,尤其对于推断题,要准确理会作者的写作情感,事情发展的逻辑关系都需要特别注意。
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B
I’ve loved my mother’s desk since I was just tall enough to sit above the top of it. Mother sat writing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be a most wonderful thing in the world.
Years later, during her final illness, Mother kept different things for my sister and brother. “But the desk,” she said again, “is for Elizabeth.”
I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me; she showed in action. But as a young girl. I wanted to have heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.
They never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional (易动感情的)”. But she lived “on the surface (表面)”.
As years passed and I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive me.
My hope turned to disappointment, then little interest and, finally, peace – it seemed that nothing happened. I couldn’t be sure that the letter had even got to Mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her into someone she was not.
But the present of her desk told me, as she’d never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside – a photo of my father and a one-paper letter, folded and refolded many times. It was my letter.
“In any way you choose, Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.”
小题1:The writer began to love her mother’s desk________.
A.after Mother diedB.after she wrote the letter
C.when she was a childD.when Mother gave it to her
小题2:The passage shows that_________.
A.Mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughter
B.Mother was too serious about her daughter in words
C.Mother wrote to her daughter in careful words
D.Mother wrote to her daughter in careless words
小题3:Which of the following is NOT true?
A.The author may work as a writer
B.The author and her mother love each other, but didn’t say it out
C.Neither the author nor her mother had a happy family.
D.The author’s mother is a person who prefers act to words.
小题4:What did Mother do with her daughter’s letter asking for forgiveness?
A.She had never received the letter.
B.For years, she often talked about the letter.
C.She didn’t forgive her daughter at all in all her life.
D.She read the letter again and again till she died.
小题5:What’s best title of the passage?
A.My letter to MotherB.Mother and children
C.My Mother’s DeskD.Talks between Mother and me

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                                      B
Sunday, October 5                                                        
Clear, 69°F
My wife, Eleanor and I took the train from Paris to Strasbourg, where we were met by our driver and guide, and the minibus which goes along with the boat. We stopped off in Barn for an hour on the way. Then we were taken to Nancy where the boat was kept.
After the other passengers arrived, we had our first dinner on the boat. After dinner we walked into downtown Nancy, a village with a large square and wooden houses.
Monday, October 6                           
Rained last night, cloudy in the morning, 69°F
We spent about two hours in Nancy, and then sailed on the Canal de la Marne au Rhine. Kind of a lazy day. Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, after dinner we watched a tape on Baccarat, where we will visit tomorrow. It was pleasant to sit out on deck (甲板)and watch the scenery go by at about 3 mph.
Tuesday, October 7                             
Light rain, 64°F
This mourning we drove over to Baccarat and toured its museum and the church, which has this unbelievable lamp that is going on a world tour the next day. We did lost of shopping, then walked across the bridge to see a very, very modern Catholic church with special Baccarat windows.
We drove to the top of the Voges Mountains and started down the eastern side. Later we drove to Sorrenbourg to see the 13th century church at the Cordeliers. It contains the largest window by Mar.
Wednesday, Ocrober8
Cloudy.65 °F
Today we sailed from Schneckenbush to Saverne. We went though two caves, an extremely unusual part of the journey. This river scenery is very different. We were in a mountain valley with grassland on one side and a forest beginning to show some color on the other.
Thursday, Ocrober9
Cloudy, 66°F
Our dependable minibus was waiting to load the luggage and take us to the hotel where everyone went their separate ways. Our boating days are over until next time.
小题1:Where did the author get off the train?
A.ParisB.BarnC.NancyD.Strasbourg
小题2:On which days did the tourists spend most of their time on the boat?
A.Monday and WednesdayB.Tuesday and Wednesday
C.Wednesday and WednesdayD.Monday and Tuesday
小题3:From the text, we learn that Baccarat and Sorrenbourg are the names of_________.
A.churchesB.townsC.museumsD.mountains
小题4:What does the author think of the tour?
A.TiringB.ExpensiveC.EnjoyableD.Quick

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Congratulations! You have applied for a job and now you are getting ready for that important job interview and you are looking forward to making a good impression on your future (hopefully) boss.

When you walk in the room the very first impression you make on the interviewer can have a great influence on the rest of the interview. It is important that you introduce yourself, shake hands, and are friendly. In a job interview, the first question is often a “breaking the ice” type of question. Don’t be surprised if the interviewer asks you something like: “How are you today?” or “What do you think of the weather lately?” Answer the question without going into too much detail.
Talking about qualifications (资历) is the most important part of any job interview. Your qualifications include your education and any special training you may have received in the past. Your qualifications also include your experience in any previous work. It is important to explain what experience you have in detail. Generally, employers want to know exactly what you did and how well you accomplished your tasks. This is not the time to be modest.
Try to avoid some big mistakes in the job interview, such as leaving the mobile on and criticizing previous bosses. The worst thing is you yourself have no questions. Having no questions shows you are either not interested or not prepared. Remember that interviewers are more impressed with the questions you ask than the selling points you try to make.
小题1:The passage is mainly about          .
A.the typical questions asked in job interviews
B.importance of interviewees’ qualifications in job interviews
C.some common mistakes found in job interviews
D.Dos and Don’ts in job interviews
小题2:A “breaking the ice” type of question is         .
A.a question that makes people unhappy
B.an opening question asked to make people less nervous
C.a sharp question that makes people angry
D.a question asked about serious topic
小题3:All of the following are considered to be the interviewee’s qualifications EXCEPT         .
A.educational backgroundB.social background
C.all kinds of special training receivedD.experience in previous work
小题4:Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a mistake found in job interviews?
A.Leaving the mobile onB.Criticizing previous bosses.
C.Having no questions.D.Arriving late.

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House buyers have three main choices: building from the ground up, moving into an old house or buying a new one. All the three are very different and should be considered carefully. Your budget will probably have the biggest effect on your choice. Comparing the three will help you make a good decision.
New houses are untouched and fresh, which means they can suit your personality and you know exactly where all of the materials come from. New houses won’t hold many unpleasant surprises, such as weak foundations, or other damaged areas. Most of these modern houses are also far more eco-friendly, with future decoration being just as easy to make and do as you like. Buying new houses is also a great way to save money, and you may find its benefit with the price going up in the future.
Some buildings, such as those that are rare or in certain areas, are of value over the years. Sometimes it is the history that draws more buyers into older houses. A famous person may have lived there, or an important event may have taken place in the house. This may not add any value to the house, but it can add to the attraction. There may be more repairs which will need to be done in the old houses,so before you think you’ve found a great bargain, be sure to get a careful inspection.
There are those who prefer building from the ground up. Building your own house can be a very rewarding, tiring, and expensive experience. While people have many expectations of planning and building their own houses, one thing is sure: it will take a while. There are always difficulties during construction, so you always find the construction time will be longer than your plan, not to mention the budget. Time can add up as well as materials and costs. Building is a good choice for those who are able and qualified.
小题1:In Paragraph 2, the writer mainly tells readers _____.
A.How to choose a good new house.
B.The benefits of buying a new house
C.Things to consider when they buy a house.
D.How to save money when they buy a new house.
小题2:What does the writer suggest people do when they are buying an old house?
A.Check whether the price is low
B.Check whether it is a rare house
C.Check carefully whether lots of repairs are needed
D.Check whether a famous person has lived in it
小题3:The writer seems to believe that building a house of one’s own is ____.
A.easyB.costly
C.interestingD.impossible
小题4:What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?
A.To encourage readers to build a house of their own
B.To explain why it is hard to decide what house to buy
C.To tell readers how to find a great bargain when they are buying a house
D.To help readers make a better decision when they are buying a house

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Dear David,
My daughter will be five years old. She is happy, well-mannered, loving and pretty. She has attended a Montessori school since she was 16 months old and has made two friends. The three girls are always together, or talking with each other.
But recently the girls told my daughter that they would not play with her if she kept playing with the boy who was disliked by most of the class. My daughter always finds good things in others and insisted they play with him, too. Then one of the friends told my daughter she didn’t have straight hair and shouldn’t play with them. Then she started ignoring my daughter. My mother-in-law decided to iron my girl’s beautiful curly hair(卷发).
With her birthday coming, my child decided to invite her friends to her party. When I asked her why, she said because they were always together, but I know one of the girls will not attend her party. 
I’m concerned about her. I feel lost, not knowing how to help my child.
Jenny
Dear Jenny,
It’s always painful to a mother when someone hurts her child. Your daughter’s friends weren’t nice to her, but little kids are still learning how to get along with others. As a result, young friendships are often fleeting, even changing from day to day. Your daughter seems to be remarkably loving, outgoing and mature(成熟的) beyond her years. Perhaps you need to be proud of the way she treats people.
Ironing your daughter’s hair won’t send your daughter or the other girls a good message. It implies that there is something wrong with the way she is. You have no choice but to let your daughter know that one of the girls won’t be attending her birthday party. If she seems upset, remind her that other friends will be there. My guess is that she will rise to the occasion.
Hope this helps.
David
小题1:What’s the mother’s problem?
A.Her daughter doesn’t respect other kids
B.Her daughter seems to be losing her friends
C.Her daughter cares too much about her friends
D.Her daughter doesn’t know how to deal with others
小题2:When the daughter was asked not to play with that boy, she probably ____.
A.thought her friends were right.
B.felt lucky to have such good friends.
C.thought her friends shouldn’t have said that.
D.realized her friends were not popular with others.
小题3:David used the underlined word“fleeting”to show that  _____.
A.kids value friendshipB.young friendships don’t last longC.young friendships are very importantD.kids are good at dealing with others
小题4:In David’s opinion, ironing the daughter’s hair _____.
A.is the right thing to doB.will make her more popular.
C.will make her doubt the way she is.D.will help her win back her friends.

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