题目
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typical (典型的) British Sunday in the 1960s. But things now could not be more different.
Some British sociologists recently studied the typical British Sunday. They found that people get up later
and do less housework than they did 40 years ago. They are far more likely to be out shopping or enjoying
themselves than cooking Sunday lunch.
Sunday mornings were busy 40 years ago. Most women caught up on their weekly housework and
cooked a nice lunch. They seldom allowed themselves any "leisure" until afternoon, after the dishes were
cleaned. Then there would be another rush to the table between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm for tea. But now,
Britons can have brunch (早午餐) at the restaurant. Fewer people bother to cook themselves. "You only
have two free days a week. You don"t want to have to waste one because there is nothing to do but watch
boring TV," said Elizabeth Biggs, 25, a producer in London.
"On Saturday you are recovering from the week," Biggs added. "Sundays are the last chance for the
weekend - you want to get as much as you can out of the day before you have to go back to work." In
the past, British women usually did their shopping during the week, while the husband was at work. "Now
men seem to do that as much as women," said Jonathan Gershuny, a professor who took part in the study.
Men also do more housework now on Sundays. Back in the 1960s, men were far more likely to spend
Sundays out of the house at the pub or playing football before lunch.
B. They get up too late.
C. They won"t bother to cook themselves.
D. They will go to church.
B. Britons usually had a big lunch at home.
C. British women usually did their shopping during the week in the past.
D. British men did little housework at home in the past.
B. why Britons go shopping on Sundays
C. how Britons spend their holidays
D. the changes of the ways the Britons spend their Sundays
B. Sundays in Britain might be very boring in the past.
C. No people go to church on Sundays now.
D. Britons all go out on Sundays.
答案
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试题【阅读理解。 Go to church, then have a big lunch, then go out to play while mum does】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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kids feel nervous or a little afaid on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new
friends, and even a new school. Luckily, these "new" worries only stay for a little while. Let"s find out more
about going to a new school.
Most teachers kick off the new school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the things
you"ll be doing that year. Some teachers give students a chance to tell something about themselves to the rest
of the class, too. When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often go over classroom rules and school
rules so you"ll know what"s allowed and what"s not. Please pay close attention.
You might already know a lot of people in your classes on the first day, but it"s a great day to make a new
friend, so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones that you don"t. Make the first move and you"ll be
glad you did, and so will your new friend!
Seeing friends you haven"t seen in a while can make the first day an exciting one. You can make the day
feel special by wearing clothes that you really like. Maybe you got a great T-shirt on one of your vacations,
or a pair of shoes. It also can make you feel good to be prepared and have all the things you need, such as
pencils, paper, and whatever else you"ll be needing. But make sure that you pack (打包) them the night before
in case you don"t have time in the morning.
B. study
C. find
D. teach
B. how to prepare for a new school.
C. what to do on your first day of school.
D. how to spend your first day of school.
B. learn about the school rules.
C. make new friends.
D. go over your new lessons.
will feel _____.
B. lucky.
C. happy.
D. excited.
Firstly, I realized that I didn"t 1 anybody at the school. Secondly, I knew that I wanted to work hard at
my lessons and 2 something useful. And thirdly, I wanted to have a good time with my new classmates,
without my parents around.
The first realization frightened me in the 3 . But that 4 quickly disappeared. It was the two goals 5
became my real difficulties. I knew that it was 6 to devote enough time to both classes and social efforts
at the same time. But I was determined to 7 my goals. I knew this would be a 8 , but I didn"t realize how
big the challenge was until classes began.
I got on well with the other girls who lived in my dorm. I often chatted with them 9 of finishing my
homework 10 it was due (到期的). I always finished it the next day between classes. I knew 11 wasn"t
good and the grades I 12 showed my lack of effort.
It was pretty 13 that I needed to find some sort of balance. So I made a schedule (时间表), 14 my time
up among going to classes, doing homework and relaxing. It seemed like a good idea, 15 I was only able to
16 to it for a few days. A schedule like that was too much pressure.
So I tried another 17 . Each week I made a list of things I had to get done during that week. Then I made
a list of things I could do 18 I had time.
This is the method I have used 19 then. I"m glad that I"ve learned to balance things and it has helped 20
me for what is come after graduation.
| ( )1. A. know ( )2. A. understand ( )3. A. end ( )4. A. happiness ( )5. A. which ( )6. A. hard ( )7. A. try ( )8. A. chance ( )9. A. instead ( )10. A. because ( )11. A. it ( )12. A. demanded ( )13. A. scary ( )14. A. fixing ( )15. A. so ( ) 16. A. use ( )17. A. plan ( )18. A. if ( )19. A. from ( )20. A. serve | B. introduce B. learn B. middle B. excitement B. what B. easy B. achieve B. job B. rather B. so B. one B. took B. pleased B. dividing B. and B. hold B. energy B. unless B. for B. prepare | C. hear C. think C. first C. fear C. that C. interesting C. earn C. challenge C. except C. after C. these C. accepted C. tidy C. putting C. but C. keep C. preparation C. before C. at C. earn | D. like D. tell D. beginning D. desire D. who D. nice D. wish D. time D. free D. before D. I D. got D. clear D. building D. however D. watch D. speech D. since D. since D. develop |
| 阅读理解。 | |||
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| 1. What kind of school is Nottingham High School? | |||
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| A. A girl"s school. B. A boys" school. C. A co-educational (男女同校的) school. D. Not mentioned. | |||
| 2. In which period can students have the longest rest at school? | |||
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| A. First break. B. Second break. C. Third break. D. Afternoon registration. | |||
| 3. How long at most can students who do not take part in any after-school activities stay in the school each day? | |||
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| A. 10 hours 15 minutes. B. 8 hours 45 minutes. C. 7 hours. D. 4 hours 10 minutes. | |||
| 4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? | |||
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| A. There are usually two registrations a day. B. Visitors can be received from 9.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m. C. The service time of the Library is longer than that of the ICT Centre. D. Students can have breakfast at school before 8.00 a.m. | |||
| 阅读理解。 | |||
| School clubs are a great way for students with similar hobbies to meet. If you find that your school doesn"t offer any extracurricular (课程之外的) activities that interest you, then start your own club. It"s really not that hard and could have a terrific pay-off (回复). Step 1: Check with the principal"s office to make sure the club you want to start doesn"t already exist. Step 2: If it doesn"t, find out your school"s requirements for setting up a new club. Most schools welcome clubs so the process should not be too hard. Step 3: Get a sponsor (发起人) for your club. Usually, a teacher or other school official needs to be responsible for students" extracurricular activities. In certain examples the sponsor can either attract or sicken (使嫌恶) possible members, so be mindful of who you choose to sponsor your club. Step 4: Recruit club members. Get permission to post notices announcing your new club, and include a contact person for interested students. Step 5: Schedule a meeting to discuss what activities your club will pursue (致力于). Use this time to try to focus on a direction of the club so that no one is getting into something they did not plan for. Step 6: Set up a structure for your club. Select officers and decide who will be responsible for what. Step 7: Make plans to raise any necessary funds. Try to contact a local businessman who might be interested in your club. | |||
| 1. What does the underlined word "recruit" mean in Chinese? | |||
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| A. 训练 B. 招募 C. 选择 D. 激励 | |||
| 2. What does a sponsor usually serve as for a school club? | |||
| [ ] | |||
| A. A club member trainer. B. The chairperson. C. A responsible supervisor (指导人). D. All of the above. | |||
| 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? | |||
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| A. School clubs focus on extracurricular activities. B. An unsuitable sponsor can drive possible members away. C. You need to get permission to advertise your club around the school. D. It is often very difficult to satisfy the school"s requirements for starting a school club. | |||
| 4. What is the best title for this passage? | |||
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| A. A great way to find fiends with similar hobbies. B. Interesting extracurricular activities. C. How to start a school club. D. Plans to gain funds you need. | |||
| 阅读理解。 | |||
| The easiest way for the English to deal with their social discomfort is to avoid social interaction altogether, by choosing either leisure (闲暇) activities that can be performed in the privacy of one"s own house, or outdoor activities that follow their interest without direct contact with anyone other than one"s own family members, such as going for a walk, or to the cinema, or shopping. In recent survey, over half of all the leisure activities were of this private domestic type, and of the top ten pastimes, only two-having friends round for a meal or drink, and going to the pub-could be described as "sociable". The most domestic activities are the most popular: watching TV, listening to the radio, reading, DIY (Do It Yourself) and gardening. Even when the English are being sociable, the survey findings show that most of them would much rather entertain a few close friends or relatives in the safety of their own homes than venture out among strangers. In the latest national census survey (人口普查), over half of the entire adult male population had been DIYing in the four weeks before the census date. Nearly a third of the female population had also been busily improving their homes, and their work with their gardens was equally obvious: 52 percent of all English males and 45 percent of females had been out there, cutting branches and weeding grass. Even among people claiming to belong to a particular religion, only two percent attend services every week. The rest of the population can be found every Sunday at their local garden center or DIY superstore. And when they want a break from caring about their own homes and gardens, they go on trips to visit bigger and better houses and gardens, such as the stately homes and gardens opened to the public by the National Trust and the Royal Horticulture Society. Visiting grand country houses always ranks as one of the most popular national pastimes. | |||
| 1. The result of the survey shows that ______. | |||
[ ] | |||
| A. about half English people enjoy working in their gardens B. 8 out of 10 pastimes can be described as social activities C. 2 percent of the religious people enjoy visits to public houses D. visiting stately homes is the most popular national pastime | |||
| 2. According to the passage, the English enjoy all of the following EXCEPT ______. | |||
[ ] | |||
| A. the social activities, such as gathering with friends B. working at home and in their gardens C. dining out in a public place among strangers D. visits to stately homes and gardens | |||
| 3. The underlined word "domestic" probably means ______. | |||
[ ] | |||
| A. public B. household C. outdoor D. collective | |||
| 4. The passage mainly tells us about ______. | |||
[ ] | |||
| A. why the English don"t like social activities B. how the English spend their leisure time C. what the result of a recent census survey is D. where the English hold their private activities |