One day a few years ago a very funny thing happened to a neighbor of mine. He is a teacher at one of London’s big medical schools, He had finished his teaching for the summer term and was at the airport on his way to Russia to give a lecture.
He had put a few clothes and his lecture notes in his shoulder bag, but he had put Rupert, the skeleton (人体骨骼) to be used in his lecture, in a large brown suitcase (箱子). At the airport desk, he suddenly thought that he had forgotten to buy a newspaper. He left his suitcase near the desk and went over to the shop.
When he got back he discovered that someone had taken his suitcase by mistake. He often wonders what they said when they got home and found Rupert.
小题1:Who wrote the story?| A．Rupert’s teacher. | B．The neighbour’s teacher. | | C．A medical school teacher. | D．The teacher’s neighbour. |
小题2: Why did the teacher put a skeleton in his suitcase?| A．He needed it for the summer term in London. | | B．He needed it for the lecture he was going to give. | | C．He wanted to take it to Russia for medical research. | | D．He wanted to take it home as he had finished his teaching. |
小题3:What happened at the airport?| A．The skeleton went missing . | B．The skeleton was stolen . | | C．The teacher forgot his suitcase. | D．The teacher took the wrong suitcase . |
小题4:Which of the following best tells the teacher’s feeling about the incident?| A．He is very angry . | B．He thinks it rather funny . | | C．He feels helpless without Rupert. | D．He feels good without Rupert . |
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小题1:D
小题2:B
小题3:A
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小题2:细节题。结合the skeleton (人体骨骼) to be used in his lecture可知答案。
小题3:细节题。结合When he got back he discovered that someone had taken his suitcase by mistake可知答案。
小题4:推断题。结合One day a few years ago a very funny thing happened to a neighbor of mine可知答案。 |
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Jean"s father was a farm plane pilot in the little farming community in Northern California where she was raised, and _36_Jean was totallyattracted by airplanes and flying.
In her senior year of high school, her English teacher was Mrs. Dorothy Slaton. Mrs. Slaton was a _37_, demanding teacher with high standards and a low _38_ for excuses. She refused to treat her students like _39_, instead expecting them to behave like the _40_ adults they would have to be to succeed in the real world after graduation. Jean was _41_ of her at first but grew to respect her firmness and fairness gradually.
One day Mrs. Slaton gave the class a written _42_. "What do you think you’ll be doing 10 years from now?” Jean’s dream was to be a pilot like her father, but as the years went by, she had been beaten down by the _43_ and negative words she got whenever she talked about her career, so she unwillingly gave it up and wrote something else. Mrs. Slaton collected the papers and nothing more was said. Two weekslater, the teacher handed back the assignments, _44_ the students to face it down on the desk, and asked this question: "If you had enough finances and unlimited _45_, what would you do? Please write it on the _46_ of your previous assignment paper.”
When the students stopped writing, the teacher asked, "How many of you wrote the same thing on _47_ sides of the paper?" Not one hand went up.
The next thing that Mrs. Slaton said changed the course of Jean’s life. The teacher leaned forward _48_ her desk and said, "I have a little secret for you all. You do have _49_ abilities and talents. You do have access to the finest schools, and you can arrange plenty of finances if you want something _50_ enough. This is it! When you leave school, _51_ you don’t go for your dreams, no one will do it for you. You can have _52_ you want if you want it enough.”
What her teacher said touched Jean so much! In the following years, she tried her best to realize her dream of becoming a pilot. Although it didn’t happen _53_, she finally became one of the first three female pilot trainees ever _54_ by United Airlines. Today, Jean Harper is a Boeing 737 captain.
It was the power of one well-placed _55_ word that gave that uncertain young girl the strength and faith to pursue her dream.
| 小题1: | | A．so | B．therefore | C．besides | D．otherwise |
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| 小题2: | | A．hard-working | B．kind | C．strict | D．lazy |
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| 小题3: | | A．interest | B．tolerance | C．courage | D．help |
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| 小题4: | | A．children | B．boys | C．girls | D．students |
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| 小题5: | | A．responsible | B．notable | C．knowledgeable | D．capable |
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| 小题6: | | A．bored | B．frustrated | C．tired | D．scared |
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| 小题7: | | A．homework | B．assignment | C．paper | D．lecture |
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| 小题8: | | A．approving | B．inspiring | C．indifferent | D．discouraging |
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| 小题9: | | A．requiring | B．suggesting | C．demanding | D．hoping |
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| 小题10: | | A．work | B．chances | C．money | D．problems |
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| 小题11: | | A．title | B．back | C．right | D．front |
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| 小题12: | | A．same | B．different | C．neither | D．both |
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| 小题14: | | A．limited | B．unlimited | C．countable | D．reasonable |
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| 小题15: | | A．hardly | B．badly | C．impossibly | D．likely |
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| 小题16: | | A．if | B．unless | C．whether | D．until |
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| 小题17: | | A．that | B．what | C．which | D．when |
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| 小题18: | | A．overnight | B．some day | C．the other day | D．fortnight |
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| 小题19: | | A．realized | B．received | C．accepted | D．accomplished |
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| 小题20: | | A．encouraged | B．sensitive | C．meaning | D．positive |
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Q My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized education program since fourth grade. She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master’s degree. Her performance is fairly good, but test scores are very low. She has held many leadership and volunteer positions. We have been advised to have her write an essay about how her learning disability is a barrier that she has overcome. Will that help or hurt her chances for admission?
—Deborah
A First let me answer the question on low standardized test scores (ACT/ SAT). There are hundreds of colleges that are “test optional” which means students can choose not to release their test scores in the application process. Admission decisions at these colleges for students who do not submit their test scores are made based on other factors. A list of test optional colleges can be found at fairtest.org. It is important, however, to make sure that the college is the right fit academically regardless of the test optional policy.
You also asked if your daughter should write about her disability and if this would hurt her chances of being admitted. Please know that colleges do not deny admission based on disability. “Disclosing” a learning disability in a personal statement within the college application can certainly help. By writing a personal statement, students can potentially demonstrate, for example, their understanding of the challenge they face. They might also demonstrate an improved grade trend in that subject area, and show interest in more complex courses in spite of this disability. More importantly, a student disclosure can show self-confidence, motivation and an understanding of the disability.
—Ms. Kravis
小题1:What do we know about Deborah’s daughter?| A．She is applying for a master’s degree. | | B．She is very active in her high school. | | C．Her disability prevents her studying well. | | D．She has difficulty overcoming her learning disability. |
小题2:According to Ms. Kravis, what can Deborah do about her daughter’s low test scores?| A．Keep them secret | B．Explain the reasons | | C．Stress other aspects | D．Work hard to improve |
小题3:What is Ms. Kravis’ attitude toward one’s declaring his/ her learning disability?| A．Supportive | B．Opposed | C．Doubtful | D．Unconcerned |
小题4:According to the text, Ms. Kravis is probably .| A．an editor | B．a school leader | | C．a psychological | D．an educational expert |
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the City of Melbourne"s tourism program.
If you would like to receive an email advising you of the next recruitment(招募) intake, please email tourism@melbourne.vic.gov.au.
Information about volunteering with Tourism Melbourne
Volunteers play a vital role in the City of Melbourne’s tourism services. They provide information on Melbourne to around two million visitors each year. Their love and knowledge of the city and regional Victoria adds to Melbourne"s reputation as a friendly, welcoming and culturally vibrant (有活力的) city.
The City of Melbourne’s tourism branch generally conducts two volunteer recruitment intakes each year for the following tourism programs:
- City Ambassadors
- Melbourne Visitor Booth at Bourke Street Mall
- Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square
- Melbourne Greeter Service
Places are limited and prospective volunteers must participate in a selection process based around the following criteria. Volunteers must be:
第一节 passionate about Melbourne
第二节 customer service focused
第三节 familiar with computer
第四节 available for one four-hour shift (either morning or afternoon) each week for a minimum of one year
第五节 team players who love meeting with people
第六节 able to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Melbourne’s values(as outlined in the online application)
More information
To find out more about becoming a tourism volunteer, contact us online or phone 03 9658 9658.
For other volunteering opportunities, see national volunteer recruitment website Go Volunteer.
小题1:Where will you most probably read the above passage?| A．In classified tourism advertisements. | | B．In a radio report of a tourism program. | | C．In a book review about volunteering. | | D．On a local government website. |
小题2:Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements for a volunteer?| A．Owning a driver’s license. | | B．Enjoying meeting people. | | C．Having computer skills. | | D．A four-hour shift each week. |
小题3: It can be inferred from the passage that ______.| A．the program’s recruitment takes place every two years | | B． Go Volunteer offers more information about Melbourne’s volunteer program | | C．if you know Melbourne well, you are sure to be admitted as a tourism volunteer | | D．even though you are interested in the program, you can’t be its member right now |
小题4:What would be the best title for the passage?| A．Does Volunteering Pay Back? | | B．Welcome to the City of Melbourne! | | C．Tourism Volunteer Program. | | D．Interest and Tourism Volunteering. |
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About five years ago I began to study at a new school, when my family moved to Iowa. I was just a little 1 ,wondering whether I could get on well with my classmates.
Lucy, a girl in my 2 , who I thought wasn’t ready to accept a 3 girl, didn’t like me from the start. 4 ,I was pretty sure she hated me. When I asked her a question, I could __5__ she thought I was a total fool.
My teacher made us 6 next to each other for the last term. Lucy was not happy. However, I kept 7 at her, though she rolled her eyes, and I kept telling her that she was beautiful.
Finally, Lucy let me 8 to her, even when her friends were around. She ___9___ telling me how beautiful I looked. I still remember the ___10___ time when she smiled at me and said that, and I smiled right back, saying 11 to her. One day Lucy invited me over to her house, and talked to me all the time 12 her other friends. That day Lucy , the girl who had hated me, called me her best deskmate. After that, we 13 friends for years.
I moved to Arizona later, but I will never 14 Lucy. I still remember she considered me her 15 at first. During that time it felt like I was 16 my time, and losing my dignity(尊严)，but I still smiled at Lucy even when she 17 me. I’m not stupid; I didn’t think she was 18 in doing those things, but I still put up with it. And finally we became great friends.
Not long ago, I read the 19 of Abraham Lincoln, “Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?” I smiled, thinking of Lucy. It just 20 me how great a friend I used to have.
| 小题1: | | A．sad | B．surprised | C．worried | D．eager |
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| 小题2: | | A．school | B．class | C．team | D．city |
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| 小题3: | | A．positive | B．successful | C．new | D．common |
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| 小题4: | | A．Usually | B．Actually | C．Finally | D．Fortunately |
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| 小题5: | | A．describe | B．prove | C．tell | D．accept |
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| 小题6: | | A．sit | B．speak | C．stand | D．live |
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| 小题7: | | A．shouting | B．laughing | C．pointing | D．smiling |
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| 小题8: | | A．write | B．reply | C．talk | D．listen |
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| 小题9: | | A．started | B．minded | C．considered | D．avoided |
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| 小题10: | | A．rare | B．next | C．last | D．first |
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| 小题11: | | A．hello | B．thanks | C．sorry | D．bye |
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| 小题12: | | A．according to | B．thanks to | C．except for | D．instead of |
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| 小题13: | | A．served | B．appeared | C．seemed | D．stayed |
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| 小题14: | | A．forget | B．leave | C．miss | D．teach |
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| 小题15: | | A．enemy | B．hero | C．friend | D．leader |
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| 小题16: | | A．changing | B．managing | C．wasting | D．enjoying |
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| 小题17: | | A．took care of | B．took the place of | | C．made fun of | D．get away from |
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| 小题18: | | A．right | B．proud | C．interested | D．busy |
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| 小题19: | | A．books | B．words | C．stories | D．experiences |
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| 小题20: | | A．taught | B．advised | C．warned | D．reminded |
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The party began shortly after Mr. Wood, who lived in the flat below, signed (叹息) to himself as he heard excited voices and the noisy music. Luckily he had ___1___ some work home from the office, ___2___ he kept himself busy for a couple of hours, thus managing to pay no attention to the noise___3___ . But by eleven o’clock he felt ___4___ and was ready to go to bed, though from his earlier experience he knew it was ___5___ trying to get to sleep. He undressed and lay for a while on the bed, trying to read, but he___6___ himself reading the same page over and over again. He then turned off the light and ___7___ his head in the pillow(枕头). But ___8___ he could not shut off the ___9___ ，finally after ___10____ seemed hours his___11___ was gone.
He jumped out of bed, __12__ some clothing, marched ___13___ up the stairs and walked into his neighbor’s flat. The owner of the flat, who ___14___ him in his dressing gown(睡衣) came ___15___ the room and__16___ Mr. Wood could say anything, cried “My dear fellow, come and ___17___. I know our parties ____18___ you. I meant to send you ___19___.” Mr. Wood’s anger disappeared then and there. He said “I’d better go and get __20_.” Minutes later, he returned properly dressed, only to find that the party was nearly over.
| 小题1: | | A．taken | B．carried | C．brought | D．fetched |
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| 小题2: | | A．with which | B．from which | C．where | D．when |
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| 小题3: | | A．outside | B．overhead | C．downstairs | D．nearby |
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| 小题4: | | A．bad | B．tired | C．sick | D．hopeless |
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| 小题5: | | A．useless | B．necessary | C．possible | D．helpful |
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| 小题6: | | A．had | B．found | C．caught | D．felt |
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| 小题7: | | A．buried | B．rested | C．shook | D．turned |
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| 小题8: | | A．till then | B．worse still | C．strange enough | D．even so |
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| 小题9: | | A．sound | B．noise | C．voice | D．tone |
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| 小题11: | | A．sleep | B．strength | C．patience | D．anger |
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| 小题12: | | A．put on | B．dressed up | C．selected | D．wore |
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| 小题13: | | A．sadly | B．proudly | C．quietly | D．firmly |
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| 小题14: | | A．made fun of | B．stared at | C．was angry with | D．caught sight of |
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| 小题15: | | A．across | B．around | C．towards | D．by |
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| 小题16: | | A．as | B．before | C．though | D．until |
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| 小题17: | | A．meet as | B．sit here | C．join us | D．scold me |
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| 小题18: | | A．shall trouble | B．would trouble | C．need bother | D．should bother |
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| 小题19: | | A．a notice | B．a message | C．an invitation | D．an apology |
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| 小题20: | | A．washed | B．changed | C．dressed | D．prepared |
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