A beautiful and very successful actress was the star of a new musical show. Her home was in the country, but she didn’t want to have to go back there every night. So she rented an expensive flat in the centre of the city, bought some beautiful furniture and hired a man to paint the rooms in new colours.
It was very difficult to get tickets for her show, because everybody wanted to see it, so she decided to give the painter two of the best seats. She hoped that this would make him work better and more willingly for her. He took the tickets without saying anything, and she heard no more about them until the end of the month, when she got the painter’s bill. At the bottom of it were the words: “Four hours watching Miss Ball sing and dance: $3,” with this note: “After 5 p.m., I get fifteen shillings an hour instead of ten shillings.”
小题1:In this article, “Miss Ball” was the name of _______.| A．a place where people sang and danced | | B．a dance party | | C．an actress | | D．a ball |
小题2:The actress gave the painter two tickets, hoping ________.| A．he would be pleased | | B．he would ask less money for his work | | C．he would charge more money for his work | | D．he would praise her musical show |
小题3:After the painter got the tickets from the actress, he _______.| A．sold them for $3 | B．went to watch the musical show | | C．paid $3 for them | D．was very thankful to her |
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小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:B |
试题分析：本文介绍一个非常成功漂亮的女演员。她的家离市区很远，于是她租了一栋昂贵的公寓，并请来一个粉刷工为她粉刷墙壁，为了让粉刷工认真工作，她送给他去看演唱会的门票。演唱会结束后，这名粉刷匠给她一张纸条写着：“观看你的演唱会四小时价值3美元，但是我在下午五点以后一小时收费15先令。”
小题1:细节理解题。根据粉刷工纸条上的内容：Four hours watching Miss Ball sing and dance: $3“观看Ball小姐唱歌跳舞四小时价值3美元。”可知Miss Ball是这个女演员。
小题2:细节理解题。根据She hoped that this would make him work better and more willingly for her.“她希望这样能使他更好的工作并更愿意为她工作。”可知，是为了是他更高兴。故选A。
小题3:细节理解题。根据He took the tickets without saying anything, and she heard no more about them until the end of the month“他拿着票什么也没说，并且直到月末什么也没说。”可知，他拿到票就去看演唱会了。故选B。 |
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One afternoon, Tommy was on his way home from school. When he was passing by his neighbor, Mr. Adamson"s house, he found thick coming from the window of the house. He was . He thought the house must be on fire and it might be burnt down. He didn"t know whether Mr. Adamson was in the house, he knew he must put out the fire at once. So he ran to his own house, rushed into the bathroom and a big barrel（桶） with water. He was in such a hurry that he forgot to the water before he ran back to Mr. Adamson"s house. When he reached the window where the smoke was still coming out, he threw the water the house by the window without looking for where the smoke was. The smoke stopped immediately. But at the same time, there was an angry cry from inside the house. was Mr. Adamson. He was standing by the window with so big a pipe （烟斗） in his hand looking at Tommy . Tommy then understood that it must be the pipe. He stood there, and could not a word.
Tommy was very sorry for it. He helped Mr. Adamson clean the floor. However, worst was yet to come. When he went home later, he found his own was flooded （淹没）.
| 小题1: | | A．water | B．smoke | C．wind | D．fire |
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| 小题2: | | A．afraid | B．sad | C．excited | D．happy |
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| 小题3: | | A．since | B．or | C．but | D．because |
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| 小题4: | | A．filled | B．covered | C．lived | D．left |
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| 小题5: | | A．turn up | B．turn down | C．turn on | D．turn off |
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| 小题8: | | A．angrily | B．quickly | C．lazily | D．happily |
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| 小题10: | | A．school | B．window | C．car | D．house |
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Working Christmas Day
It was unusually quiet in the emergency room （急诊室） on December25.
I didn"t think there would be any patients, complaining about having to work on. Just then five people showed up at my desk, a pale woman and four small children.
"Are you all sick?" I asked doubtfully.
"Yes," she said weakly and lowered her head.
But when it came to descriptions of their problems, things got a little unclear. Two of the children had headaches, but I couldn"t find any normal body language of holding the head or trying to keep it still. Two children had earaches, but only one could tell me which ear was hurting. The mother complained of a cough but seemed to work to produce it.
Something was wrong, but I didn"t say anything but explained that it might be a little while before a doctor saw her. She replied, "Take your time; it"s warm in here."
I checked the form after the admitting clerk had finished her work with the family. No address — they were homeless. The waiting room was warm.
I looked out at the family standing by the Christmas tree. The youngest one was pointing at the television and shouting something to her mother. The oldest one was looking at the colorful Christmas tree.
I went back to the nurses" station and mentioned we had a homeless family in the waiting room. The nurses, complaining about working Christmas, turned to pity for a family just trying to get warm on Christmas. The team went into action, much as we do when there"s a medical emergency. But this one was a Christmas emergency.
We were all offered a free meal in the hospital dining hall on Christmas Day, so we prepared a big one for our Christmas guests. We needed presents, too. We put together oranges and apples in a basket. We collected from different departments candies, crayons and other things that could be presents. As seriously as we met the physical needs of the patients that came to us that day, our team worked to meet the needs, and beyond the expectations, of a family who just wanted to be warm on Christmas Day.
Later, as the family walked to the door to leave, the four-year-old came running back, gave me a hug and whispered, "Thanks for being our angels today."
小题1:Why did the family come to the hospital?| A．They were sick. | B．They were cold and hungry. | | C．They wanted to visit friends. | D．They got all their money lost. |
小题2:How did the writer and her workmates help the family?| A．They offered a free meal to them. | | B．They bought some presents for them. | | C．They sent for a doctor for them. | | D．They asked them to stay overnight in the hospital. |
小题3:What can we learn from the passage?| A．The mother was seriously ill. | | B．The family were driven out of the hospital. | | C．The writer and her workmates always liked to work on Christmas. | | D．The family thanked the writer and her workmates for their kindness. |
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These days when you go on vacation, you spend most of your money just getting there. Travel is expensive, but don"t stay home only because you are short of money! Here is some advice:
* Travel during off-season if possible. Flights and hotels are very cheaper when tourism is low.
* Choose a hotel that"s a little farther from popular attractions. If you"re staying several days,
check out prices on vacation homes — it can end up being cheaper than a hotel.
* Take public traffic, such as buses or subway, instead of taking a taxi.
* Plan your meals, and eat like locals. Don"t waste money at expensive hotel restaurants or
fast-food chains. Depending on where you stay, it may be cheaper to make food on your own.
* Check online for special discount （折扣） — if you"re a student, the old or the parents
traveling with children, you could get discounts! A little research could save you a lot of money.
Whether you"re backpacking alone or going on a family vacation, your trip doesn"t have to break the bank. The key is to plan ahead and write down what you spend. Then put the money you save toward your next trip!
小题1:Is travel expensive now?
小题2:How many suggestions are given to save money?
小题3:Which is cheaper, staying at a hotel or a vacation home?
小题4:Who could get discounts?
小题5:What is the passage mainly about?
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Nelson Mandela, the first black President of South Africa, passed away at his home. He is one of the greatest people in the 20th century. The whole world mourned the father of new South Africa. His life is full of stories.
Nelson Mandela’s Life
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| July18, 1918
| Was born in a rich family in South Africa
| 1944
| Became a member of ANC
| October15,1962
| Was put into prison for opposing the white only government
| February10, 1990
| Was set free---got out of the prison
| 1992
| Visited China for the first time
| 1993
| Won the Nobel Prize for Peace
| May9, 1994
| Became the first black president of South Africa
| December5, 2013
| Died at his home
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小题1:Nelson is the first president of South Africa.| A．white | B．Asian | C．woman | D．black |
小题2:Nelson was born in a family.| A．poor | B．rich | C．kind | D．white |
小题3:How long was Nelson in prison?| A．nearly 28 years | B．18 years | C．over 30 years | D．20 years |
小题4:Nelson won the Nobel Prize for in 1993.| A．Physics | B．Medicine | C．Chemistry | D．Peace |
小题5:Nelson has been dead for about .| A．one year | B．5 months | C．4 months | D．7 months |
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It was very cold outside my car. I did not want to get out of it we passed by a cafe. Suddenly I noticed a short old man with some bits of cloth shaking with the cold. He was waiting for anyone who would him a coin or a cup of hot coffee.
I asked my to go over and hand this old man something. He into my husband’s face, smiled and said, “ .” I felt so happy and I wished the old man could live the cold night.
I was sure to meet him again and find out how he was the next , as I have to pass this way every day. I did so the next evening, and he remembered the and came up to my window and at me. This time I offered him a of food. He reached out for the bag and I gave him my hand. He the food, smiled and said, “May God bless you.” I looked at the old man and he me think of my father.”
I do hope all of us will remember that maybe one day, it could happen to one of us, please do not pass by a person without offering at least a word of love and a kind smile or an act of kindness of any kind.
| 小题1: | | A．after | B．when | C．before | D．if |
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| 小题2: | | A．covered | B．tied | C．filled | D．provided |
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| 小题3: | | A．send | B．give | C．greet | D．accept |
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| 小题4: | | A．father | B．son | C．husband | D．friend |
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| 小题5: | | A．watched | B．knocked | C．came | D．looked |
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| 小题6: | | A．Excuse me | B．Beg your pardon | C．Take it easy | D．Thank you |
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| 小题7: | | A．in | B．through | C．under | D．off |
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| 小题9: | | A．office | B．gift | C．car | D．shop |
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| 小题10: | | A．smiled | B．pointed | C．called | D．shouted |
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| 小题11: | | A．box | B．bag | C．bottle | D．basket |
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| 小题12: | | A．held | B．ordered | C．dropped | D．received |
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| 小题13: | | A．got | B．forced | C．made | D．allowed |
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