Harry came in a minute after James. There was a letter for him, too, which he opened at once. It was from the secretary (秘书) of a company, offering him a post (职位) in their office. He was told to be there at 10 a. m. the next morning, as there were others who wanted the job.
James got back from the play at midnight. He was sleepy. “That letter can be opened in the morning,” he thought. The next morning when he woke up, he at once jumped out of bed, tore(撕)it open-his face fell. It was a similar letter to the one Harry had received the night before. But James’ chance was gone. It was five to ten, and he could never be at the office in time.
小题1:One evening James came in in a great hurry because .| A．he knew there was a letter on the hall table | | B．he had to tell someone to keep his letter until he got back | | C．he was afraid he would be late for the play | | D．his friend was waiting for him outside the hotel |
小题2:As soon as he woke up，James .| A．wondered where Harry had gone | | B．was eager (急切的) to know the time | | C．knew he could never be at the office in time | | D．remembered the letter from the company |
小题3:The underlined sentence “his face fell” in the passage means“ ”.| A．he knew there was something wrong with his face | | B．he felt very sorry for missing the chance | | C．he fell down on his face | | D．he realized that he had lost his face |
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小题1:C
小题2:D
小题3:A |
试题分析：短文大意：杰姆斯和哈里来到伦敦同住在一个旅馆。一天晚上杰姆斯匆匆回来，看见桌子上有一封信，害怕看剧迟到就没看。杰姆斯从剧院回来已是午夜第二天早上，当他醒来时，他立刻从床上跳起来，把信撕开，顿时他的脸色变了。这是一份类似哈利前一天晚上收到的信，但杰姆斯错过了求职的机会。
小题1:细节理解题。根据第二段前两句James came in in a great hurry one evening。A friend had offered him a ticket for a play可知选C。
小题2:细节理解题。根据第四段第四句The next morning when he woke up, he at once jumped out of bed, tore(撕)it open可知选D。
小题3:词义猜测题。根据文章最后It was a similar letter to the one Harry had received the night before. But James’ chance was gone. It was five to ten, and he could never be at the office in time.可推知划线句旳意思是他为错过机会而感到后悔，所以选A。 |
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试题【Harry came in a minute after James. There was a letter for him, too, which he op】；主要考察你对
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Once I thought love meant flowers, gifts and sweet kisses. So, I really doubted whether there was any love between my parents. Every day they were working hard to pay for my high school. They didn’t act in the romantic ways that I read in books and saw on TV, and they certainly didn’t send flowers to each other on Valentine’s Day (情人节).
One day, my mother was sewing a quilt (被子). I asked her if there was any love between her and my dad. She stopped and raised her head in surprise. Then she went on with her work without saying anything. I was very worried because I thought I had hurt her feelings. But after a few minutes she said, “Look at this thread (线). Sometimes it appears, but most of the time it disappears in the quilt. If life is a quilt, then love is the thread. It can hardly be seen anywhere or at any time, but it’s really there, and makes the quilt long-lasting.” I listened carefully but I didn’t understand her until the next spring.
My mother suddenly got seriously ill and had to stay in hospital for about a month. Every morning and evening after she returned from the hospital, my father helped her walk slowly along our country road. There were many beautiful flowers, green grass and trees, and the sun gently shone through the leaves. All of this made the most beautiful picture in the world. Reading their eyes, I knew they love each other deeply. From this experience, I realized that love is just a thread in the quilt of our lives. Love is inside, making life strong and warm.
小题1:What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph suggest?| A．There is beautiful scenery where the writer lived. | | B．There is true love anywhere in the world. | | C．There is no love without beautiful flowers. | | D．There is true love between the writer’s parents. |
小题2:Why didn’t the writer’s mother answer his question immediately?| A．Because her husband didn’t love her. | | B．Because she was thinking of a better answer. | | C．Because she didn’t love her husband. | | D．Because the writer had hurt her feelings. |
小题3:What is the best title of this passage?| A．Love Is Everywhere | B．Love Is Always Romantic | | C．Love: Thread in Quilt | D．Love Can Last Forever |
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In today’s fast paced，high stress world people are working longer hours than ever, and often exhaust themselves at day’s end in front of the television to relax enough to begin again in the morning. However, television watching, for most people, does not really lower stress. Studies show that TV viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially in women, may lead to the blues. Most individuals are unaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic since it increases energy levels.
Wise use of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree, although the mental encouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mind active. Learning new things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life, especially if it is a favorite topic, such as sport, fashion, or art. Also, look through your bookstore or library to find books on your interests. Try to replace a half hour TV watching with reading.X
It is reported that in the United States recently, many individuals have as few as two good friends. Long work hours and car commute act to separate people from each other. This separation is deadly. Find ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekends. Often this call be best done by combining activities, such as by joining a walking group to get both exercise and companionship. Taking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to meet others with similar interests. Hobbies are great for reducing stress and provide another opportunity for social interaction.
Using your free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more, such as going to concerts and spending time with family. Overall, the key is to spend less free time being passive. The best ways to use free time are to be mentally and physically active, spend some time outdoors, and interact with other people on a regular basis.
小题1:What can we learn from the passage?| A．Watching television may cause women to feel depressed. | | B．Finding interests and hobbies in common means taking a class. | | C．Going to concerts is the best way to make you mentally active. | | D．Getting an advanced degree in education always lights up your life. |
小题2:What does the underlined word “commute” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?| A．The arrangement to work every day. | | B．The journey to work every day. | | C．The communication between people. | | D．The separation between people. |
小题3:Which would be the best title for the passage?| A．Live a Happy and Healthy Life. | | B．Relax Yourself in Various Ways. | | C．Spend Your Free Time Wisely. | | D．Interact With Others Outdoors. |
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As my friend was passing some elephants，he suddenly stopped．He was confused by the fact that these huge animals were being held by nothing but a small rope．The rope was tied to their front legs． It was that the elephants could break away from the ropes at any time．But for some ，they did not．
My friend saw a trainer nearby and asked why these elephants just stood there and didn"t to get away．
“Well，” he said，“when they are very and much smaller，we use the same size rope to tie them．At that age，it"s enough to hold them．As they grow up，they are used to that they cannot break away．They believe the rope can hold them，so they never try to break free．”
My friend was amazed．These animals could at any time break free， because they believed they couldn"t，they were stuck right where they were．
Like the elephants，how many of us go life hanging onto a belief that we cannot do something，simply because we at it once before? How many of us are being held back by old，outdated that no longer serve us?
| 小题1: | | A．clear | B．necessary | C．interesting | D．important |
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| 小题2: | | A．business | B．time | C．duty | D．reason |
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| 小题3: | | A．try | B．continue | C．remember | D．refuse |
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| 小题4: | | A．strong | B．sleepy | C．young | D．tired |
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| 小题5: | | A．guessing | B．believing | C．proving | D．regretting |
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| 小题6: | | A．ever | B．even | C．never | D．still |
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| 小题8: | | A．across | B．into | C．through | D．over |
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| 小题9: | | A．failed | B．laughed | C．aimed | D．looked |
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| 小题10: | | A．dreams | B．instructions | C．beliefs | D．chances |
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There is a saying that the British like a nice cup of tea in the morning and a nice cup of tea at night. And at half past seven, their idea of heaven is a nice cup of tea. They like a nice cup of tea with their dinner and a nice cup of tea time, and before they go to bed, there is a lot to be said about a nice cup of tea!
Sometime it seems that no one likes tea as much as the British does. But in fact, tea is liked in countries around the world. In China and Japan tea was first used as a medicine, many years later, people there drank tea as a beverage（饮料）.
People in the world like to drink different kinds of tea — green, black or red as some people call it. It is served in different ways. But they all know that drinking tea is good for one’s health.
小题1:The main idea of the first paragraph is ______. | A．how many cups of tea the British drink each day | | B．that the British like talking about tea | | C．that the British can’t live without drinking tea | | D．that tea is very important in the life of the British |
小题2:The phrase “their idea of heaven” means ______. | A．the happiest thing for them | | B．their thoughts | | C．their God | | D．the worst thing for them |
小题3:The sentence “there is a lot to be said about a nice cup of tea” means ______. | A．they enjoy drinking a nice cup of tea | | B．there is a lot of tea | | C．they talk much about a nice cup of tea | | D．there is a talk while drinking tea |
小题4:From the passage we know tea was used as a medicine in ______ many years ago| A．the world | B．British | | C．many countries | D．China and Japan |
小题5:This passage mainly tells us ______. | A．people in different countries like drinking different tea | | B．something interesting about tea | | C．how many kinds of tea there are in the world | | D．drinking tea is good for our health |
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John Smith was a good math student at a high school. He loved his computer. He came home early every day. Then he worked with it till midnight. But John was not a good English student, not good at all. He got an F in his English class. One day after school, John joined his computer to the computer in his high school office. The school office computer had the grades of all the students: the math grades, the science grades, the grades in arts and music, and grades in English. He found his English grade. An F! John changed his English grade from F to A. John’s parents looked at his report card. They were very happy. “An A in English!” said John’s Dad. “You are a very clever boy, John. ”
John is a hacker. Hackers know how to take information from other computers and put new information in. Using a modem, their computers are connected to other computers secretly. School headmasters and teachers are worried about hackers. So are the police, for some people even take money from bank computer account（帐户）and put it into their own ones. And they never have to leave home to do it! They are called hackers.
小题1:John changed his English grade with the computer in ______. | A．the classroom | B．the school office | | C．a bank near his house | D．his own house |
小题2:When John’s parents saw the report, they were happy because ______. | A．John was good at math | | B．John loved computers | | C．John could join one computer to another | | D．they thought John was not poor in English any longer. |
小题3:Who are worried about hackers in the story?| A．John’s parents | | B．School headmasters, teachers and the police. | | C．The police. | | D．School headmasters and teachers. |
小题4:What should the hackers know well, do you think, after you read this story?| A．Information | B．Bank computer accounts | | C．Computers | D．Grades |
小题5:The last paragraph is about _______. | A．John | B．computers | C．hackers | D．modem |
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