阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Roy wasn"t the only one to receive his call-up（入伍）papers．Stephen Napier"s call-up came at the beginning of February and he was pleased to find that he would be going into the Royal Air Force (RAF)．
His father was not so pleased and made his feelings known as he and Stephen were on their daily walk. It was the first step in his plans for Stephen to take over the estate（地产）when the time came, and although Stephen was well aware of this, he could think of no reason not to accompany him.
"Thought you"d forgotten that nonsense. Still, I dare say I could pull a few strings to get you to the Army..."
"No, Father! I have told you I want to learn to fly. What chance would I have to do that in the Army? I"d be better off in the Navy——at least they"ve got the Fleet Air Arm. But I have been put in the RAF and that"s where I want to be, so let"s leave it at that." His face went red. Sent to his father"s school and then to Cambridge, much to his satisfaction, he had never had to defend his own desires and his father was a hard man to oppose.
The father glared at Stephen, "No, I won"t leave it at that. I want to know what other ridiculous ideas are in your head. For a start, what"s all this about America?"
"America?"
"Yes. All those books I saw in your room the other day. Brochures about emigration（移民）．"
The big, silvered head lowered, like that of a bull about to charge．"Don"t trouble to deny it."
"I won"t, Father. Some men at Cambridge have been talking about it. They want people like us here, mathematicians and scientists, for all kinds of research——the sort of research I could do．It would be a worthwhile life for me."
The father responded exactly as his son had known he would．"You"ve got a worthwhile life here！You"ve got an estate to run！"
"No, Father. You"ve got an estate to run. I never asked for it. Why not ask Baden to do this stuff? He perhaps can make a good job of it, but I..."
"If he were here, I might think about this silly idea of yours——only think about it, mind you but..."
小题1:If Father wanted Stephen to take over the estate, the first thing he did would__________． | A．take a walk with Stephen as usual | | B．wait till his son graduated from Cambridge | | C．persuade Stephen not to go into RAF | | D．send Stephen to the Army instead of RAF |
小题2:Which statement is NOT true according to the passage? | A．Stephen preferred to go into the Navy rather than the Army. | | B．Stephen also received his call-up papers as Roy. | | C．The father didn"t like Stephen"s idea of going to America. | | D．Stephen was eventually forced to stay to run the estate． |
小题3: After reading this passage, we can infer that__________． | A．Stephen had never had to defend his desires before | | B．Baden might be one of Stephen"s family members | | C．Stephen wanted to fly in RAF and become a pilot in America | | D．if somebody took over the estate, Stephen could realize his dream |
小题4:What do we learn from the underlined sentence? | A．It looked as if the father was angry when mentioning the brochures. | | B．The father was very angry and wanted to beat his son Stephen． | | C．Stephen was annoyed when his father referred to the brochures. | | D．A big red bull was about to charge at Stephen. |
小题5:Which would be the best title for this passage? | A．RAF——a better choice than the Army | B．A talk between Father and Son | | C．The dreams of a Cambridge student | D．Conflict between Father and Son |
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试题【阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Roy wasn"t the only one to receive his】；主要考察你对
题材分类等知识点的理解。
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WHAT happens to a teenage kid when the world he thought he knew suddenly changes? Find out in Little Brother by American author Cory Doctorow. It is a fascinating book for a new generation of sci-fi readers.
Marcus Yallow, 17, from San Francisco is much more comfortable in front of a computer than obeying the rules of society. Smart, fast and wise to the ways of the networked world, he has no trouble outwitting (骗过) his high school’s monitoring system. This way he and his friends get to head off to play a popular online game in real life.
While they are playing, a bomb explodes on the Bay Bridge. Marcus stops a military vehicle to get help for his injured friend, but this simple act throws him into a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secret prison. There he is treated as a possible terrorist. He is eventually let go after four days, but his injured friend disappears.
When he returns, Marcus discovers that there are many "security measures" in place and that now all citizens are treated like potential terrorists. While some consider this government action necessary for public safety, Marcus sees this as a complete destruction of the rights he is supposed to have as a citizen.
He knows that no one will believe his story, which leaves him with only one thing to do: to take down the DHS himself. He helps organize a large network called Xnet to spread the truth, anonymously (匿名地).
The book presents a young man who is irresponsible, but learns about himself, and grows, in the course of the story. As part of this learning and growing he becomes aware of very serious issues about his society.
小题1: What kind of article does this passage belong to? | A．A fascinating story. | B．A book review. | C．News report | D．A TV programme |
小题2: The underlined word destruction in the passage means . | A．damage | B．reward | C．ruin | D．protection |
小题3: Marcus Yallow was sent to prison because . | A．he killed his friend | | B．he bombed a military vehicle | | C．he did something that a possible terrorist could do | | D．his injured friend disappeared |
小题4:From the second paragraph we can infer that . | A．Marcus Yallow is much more comfortable obeying the rules of society | | B．Marcus Yallow is smart, fast and wise in real life | | C．Marcus Yallow always plays online games in real life | | D．Marcus Yallow is expert at the network world |
小题5:In the end of the book, Marcus Yallow . | A．is supposed to be more irresponsible | | B．becomes aware of very serious issues about his society | | C．presents a young man who is irresponsible | | D．plays a popular online game in real life |
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A baby can quickly damage a new mother’s well-laid plans for getting back to pre-pregnancy(孕前的) weight and shape.
The constant demands, together with the exhausting effects of interrupted sleep, can make it hard to find the time and energy to exercise or prepare healthy meals.
Here are some tips for common problems new moms face:
Problem: No time to cook proper meals. When you’re caring for a baby, cooking proper meals seems like a luxury. Instead you rely on convenience meals and processed foods.
Solution: Try to get more support. Friends, family members, and neighbors are often delighted to help, so don’t feel you have to do everything yourself. Use the extra time to prepare some healthy meals. Follow the basic rules of cutting down on fat and increasing fruit and vegetable intake.
Problem: Sugary or high-fat snacks（零食）. Tiredness can leave you feeling sleepy, run-down, and in need of an immediate help from sweets and high-fat snacks.
Solution: Turn snacking to your advantage. Eat high-fiber, low-fat, low-sugar snacks; these will fill you up without adding too many calories. For an energy boost, eat a banana, which is high in potassium -- a mineral essential for muscle and nerve function -- or try a handful of raisins, which are high in iron but low in fat.
Problem: No time or energy to exercise. A baby is a constant demand on your time, so you’re too tired or busy to exercise.
Solution: Increasing activity levels will help you obtain a net calorie loss, while toning exercises will tighten your muscles. Though you may feel too tired to do any exercise, it is worth persevering because in the long run your energy levels will increase. Involve your baby in your postnatal(产后) exercises; start by walking with the child in a carriage or sling. Swimming is another aerobic exercise that you can both enjoy by joining a mother and baby class. Many pools have childcare facilities, so you can swim a few laps on your own.
Problem: Lack of sleep. The new baby interrupts your sleep, depleting your energy and leaving you tense and exhausted.
Solution: Practice some relaxation techniques whenever you have a few free moments. Meditation, visualization, or yoga can help your body recover and give you more energy. |
Dear Kate,
I’m very 36 that you are coming to our school so soon. 37 you arrive, let me introduce 38 you what our school life is like.
Our school is quite famous 39 its long history. It was 40 in the early 1920s. It is a good place 41 we can prepare ourselves well for the future. We have many wonderful teachers who are always ready to 42 help. 43 we pay a lot of attention to how well we do in lessons, 44 high scores is not the only reason to study. The teachers encourage us to try out new ideas and ask questions. 45 their help we have developed all kinds of interests in both Arts and Science. Students can choose to 46 any school clubs they are 47 in. We can also choose the subjects that we want to study. Last term I selected American Literature, because I wanted to learn about famous American writers. This term I chose to attend music classes because my father bought me a piano 48 a birthday present.
49 , I was elected monitor of my class, 50 it can be 51 to be a monitor, 52 I have to do a lot of work and attend many meetings. 53 , being a monitor has taught me a lot, such as caring for others and taking responsibilities and so on. When my class was given the title of “Model Class”, I was 54 than ever before. So being a monitor plays an important part in my school life. I’m very pleased with my work.
I love my school and hope that you will have a pleasant experience here too. I am looking forward to 55 you soon.
| 小题1: | | A．excited | B．exciting | C．excite | D．excitement |
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| 小题2: | | A．When | B．Before After | C．After | D．As soon as |
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| 小题5: | | A．finded | B．found | C．find | D．founded |
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| 小题6: | | A．when | B．that | C．where | D．which |
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| 小题7: | | A．gives | B．donates | C．offer | D．ask |
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| 小题8: | | A．But | B．Though | C．Because | D．So |
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| 小题9: | | A．make | B．making | C．achieve | D．achieving |
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| 小题11: | | A．join | B．attend | C．join in | D．take part in |
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| 小题12: | | A．interest | B．interested | C．interesting | D．interests |
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| 小题14: | | A．On the way | B．In the way | C．By the way | D．By way of |
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| 小题15: | | A．sometime | B．some time | C．sometimes | D．some times |
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| 小题16: | | A．tired | B．tires | C．tire | D．tiring |
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| 小题19: | | A．proud | B．more proud | C．prider | D．prouder |
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| 小题20: | | A．meet | B．meets | C．meeting | D．met |
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Scholars and researchers have tried to discover what personality characteristics go along with success in intercultural(跨文化的)experiences. Their findings have often been unclear or incomplete. But three characteristics stand out in their reports: patience, a sense of humor, and the awareness (意识, 认识)of being unclear.
Patience, of course, is the ability to keep calm even when things do not go as one wants them to, or hopes they will, or has even been sure they will. Impatience sometimes brings improvements in relations with other people, but usually it does not.
A person with a sense of humor is less likely to take things too seriously and more ready to see the humor in his own reactions than a humorless person. The value of a sense of humor really needs to be paid more attention to.
The awareness of being unclear is a more difficult concept than patience or a sense of humor. Foreigners often find themselves in situations that are unclear to the newcomers. That is, they do not know what is happening in the situation. Perhaps they do not understand the local language well enough, or they do not know how some system or organization works, or they can’t be sure of different people’s roles in what is going on. “It’s like I just got here from the moon,” a Chinese graduate student who newly arrived in the United States said, “things are just so different here.”
小题1:The passage mainly tells us .
A. that it’s not easy to travel abroad
| B. that humor is very important in communication
| C. of some characteristics in dealing with foreigners
| D. of three main ways useful for communicating with foreigners
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小题2: According to the passage, what characteristic should be most focused on?
A. Patience.
| B. The awareness of being unclear.
| C. The sense of humor.
| D. Understanding each other.
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小题3:“The awareness of being unclear” refers to .
A. knowing the meaning of an exact situation
| B. not stating clearly what happens
| C. realizing the possible misunderstanding in a situation
| D. being aware of the unclear situation
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小题4:According to the writer, the Chinese students are .
A. a hard-working student
| B. recently back from the moon
| C. interested in the study of moon
| D. not used to the culture in America
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小题5:Which of the following can best sum up the passage?
A. A. It is necessary to learn the language before you go to the country.
| B. Americans are used to the culture of other countries.
| C. One needs many characteristics to live in a foreign country.
| D. To live in a foreign land one should get fully prepared.
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Sophia Richardson: Both my parents are really important to me. My parents are really more than friends. They’re the people I can open up and talk to. Ta lking to them is like talking to one of my friends. They’ve been there for me and given me good advice on a lot of my problems.
Stacey Avnes: My Jewish big sister is important to me. Her name is Lauren. We’ve been together for two years. My mom is a single mom and she is very busy. Lauren is someone who helps me deal with all this stuff because she’s someone I can talk to. She’s like a second mom to me and also a best friend. If I have any problem, I can call her and she’ll co me and pick me up and we’ll go to a park and talk.
Jean Park: It’s my uncle who is important to me. When I’m with him, I’m grateful（感激的） for the small things—being alive and healthy; having a good family and friends. He’s also very grateful for the small things and gives back to his community（社区）.
Melaku Shierfaw: My father is important to me. He came here from a rich family in Africa. But when he came, he didn’t take any money and started fresh. He showed that he could do everything by himself without the help of others and he’s successful. It shows me that I can do anything as long as I try.
Kalin Scott-Wright: My great grandmother is in charge of our whole family. She was born in 1920. I know she went through a lot in her life. She was a very strong woman and she raised my mom and took her in. She had a kind spirit and loved me and my brother. She’ll always be there for me although she’s not alive any longer.
小题1:We can infer that Sophia .| A．is always in trouble | | B．has few friends | | C．gets along well with her parents | | D．depends too much on her parents |
小题2:What do we know about Stacey’s big sister?| A．She is very lonely. | | B．She is a single mother. | | C．She is Stacey’s only friend. | | D．She often helps Stacey. |
小题3:What does Jean’s uncle teach her?| A．To be grateful for the small things in life. | | B．To be ready to help her community. | | C．To treat others like friends. | | D．To have a good family. |
小题4: From his father, Melaku has learnt that .| A．not everyone can be successful | | B．money is not important in one’s life | | C．one should never ask others for help | | D．he can do anything as long as he tries |
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