“Get yourself up and make something of yourself,buddy!”Though my mother has passed away,her words are as clear in my head today as when I was a boy. “Christ!”I said,“I have made something of myself. I want to sleep late as I like.” “If there’s one thing I can’t stand,it’s a quitter.”Her voice in my head is more powerful than my will to refuse,so I pull myself from bed. Before I was out of primary school,mother could see I lacked the gifts for either making millions or winning the love of crowds.So she began pushing me toward working with words.Words ran in her family.There seemed to be a word gene that passed down from her mother’s grandfather· The greatest proof was my mother’s first cousin Edwin.He was the managing editor of the New York Times and had gained a name in his career. In 1947 1 graduated from Johns Hopkins and applied for a job with the Baltimore Sun as a police reporter.It paid$30 a week .When I complained the wage was shameful for a learned man,mother refused to sympathize.“If you work hard at this job,”she said,“maybe you can make something of it.” After a while,I was asked to cover diplomats(外交官)at various African embassies. Then, seven years later I was arranged by the Sun to cover the White House,a task that was as close to heaven as a journalist could get.However,whatever achievement of mine only seemed insignificant in her eyes.Uncle Edwin’s success was really annoying during my early years as a reporter.What a thrill,I thought. Then,out of my wildest childhood fantasy,the Times came knocking.It was sad that Uncle Edwin had passed away by this time.In 1979 I won the Pulitzer Prize.Unfortunately,my mother’s brain and health broke down the year before,leaving her in a nursing home,out of touch with life forevermore .She never knew of my Pulitzer. I can probably guess how she’d have responded.“ That’s nice,buddy.It shows if you work hand,you’11 be able to make something of yourself one day,” 小题1:The first three paragraphs are intended to______A.draw readers’attention to the author’s success | B.remind readers that the road to success is rough | C.serve as an introduction to the author’s mother | D.explain why the author’s mother kept blaming him | 小题2:The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 probably means that tier families____A.were gifted at language | B.never broke their promise | C.were fond of reading | D.stuck to their family belief | 小题3:What can we learn about the authorA.He got a good salary working as a police reporter. | B.He lived a rich life with his mother in his childhood. | C.It was proud of her mother to see his winning the Pulitzer Prize. | D.It was beyond his wildest dream that he could work for the Times. | 小题4:The author regards Uncle Edwin’s success as a thrill because______.A.he himself was less smart than Uncle Edwin | B.his mother’s family thought Uncle Edwin to be a good reporter | C.few reporters can become the managing editor of the New York Times | D.Uncle Edwin spared no effort to get the Pulitzer Prize at the cost of his life |
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小题1:C 小题2:A 小题3:D 小题4:C |
试题分析:在本文中作者讲述了母亲对自己事业成功的影响力。母亲从小就一直告诫作者要有出息,在任何情况下都不要放弃。在她的影响下作者长大后从事了记者的职业,采访外交官,甚至白宫,一直到后来作者获得了普利策奖,这些都离不开母亲对他的鞭策和激励。 小题1:C推理判断题。文章前三段都是作者回忆小时候母亲一贯对他说的话,然后在下文讲述母亲在他生活中的影响,由此可知前面三段只是为了引出主题,为下文做铺垫,所以答案选C。 小题2:A推理判断题。在第四段There seemed to be a word gene that passed down from her mother’s grandfather·The greatest proof was my mother’s first cousin Edwin.…. and had gained a name in his career.中作者提到做纽约时报主编的Edwin是最好的能证明母亲家有word 基因遗传下来的例子,由此判断划线句子意思是他们家有语言文字方面的天赋,答案选A。 小题3:D细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段out of my wildest childhood fantasy,the Times came knocking可以判断作者做梦都没想到自己会被纽约时报选中,所以答案选D。 小题4:C推理判断题。纽约时报是世界著名报纸,从情理可知能够做纽约时报的执行编辑是让人可望而不可及的事情,所以判断C选项正确。 |
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试题【“Get yourself up and make something of yourself,buddy!”Though my mother has pass】;主要考察你对
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Matthew Ames returned to Brisbane from Melbourne at the weekend after experiencing one of many rounds of surgery,becoming Australia’s first bionic(仿生学的)man. Matthew Ames was at home on Monday morning,adjusting to national media attention and life with titanium rods(钦杆)in what remains of his arms and legs.If all goes to plan,later in the year he will have more surgery to fix bionic prosthetics(假肢). It all started 15 months ago,when the Origin Energy engineer一who lives with his wife Diane and four children in Camp Hill in Brisbane’s east一began feeling like he was coming down with the“man flu”,A week later he was in hospital,senseless and on life support,which was caused by a deadly form of bacteria. “He had a. 99%chance of dying,”Matthew’s son Luke,9,said in a program,Sunday Night which drew more than 2.12 million viewers nationally. Matthew’s younger sons Ben,8,and Will,7,added:“And only 1%of living.” Proudly Will concluded:“And the 1% won against the 99.” Matthew’s families were told Matthew’s only chance of survival was to have his four limbs removed.For Diane,the choice was easy.She could not allow their children to grow up without a father.Eventually,Matthew came to,only to find he had no arms and legs. On Monday,he is attending a Pride of Australia Medal ceremony for which he has been nominated(被提名)In the courage category.“The 40-year-old is slowly getting used to a few more people knowing about his story,”his sister Kate told Fairfax Media.“We told his story so that he was known to the kids,and thus people wouldn’t stop and stare,”Kate continued.“We’re not sure what to expect now that his story has aired across Australia.The effect it would have in a positive way on people is beyond our expectation.” 小题1:From the first two paragraphs we can learn that Matthew AmesA.has finished all of his operations | B.is the first bionic man in the world | C.is becoming the focus of the public | D.had his arms and legs cut completely | 小题2:From what Matthew Ames’sons say,we can conclude thatA.it was a wonder for their father to escape from death | B.most doctors refused to operate on their father | C.the sons’love is the cure of their father,s disease | D.the sons’pray moved God and saved their father | 小题3:What was the attitude of Matthew’s wife when he was advised to cut his legs and arms?A.Doubtful. | B.Supportive. | C.Cautious. | D.Casual. | 小题4:What would be the best title for the passage? A. A Lucky Father B. A Bionic Man C.A National Hero D". A Reliable Husband |
A Lesson in Caring It was a cold evening. My daughter and I were walking up Broadway. I didn’t notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box. But Nora . She wasn’t even four, but she at my coat and said, “That man’s cold. Daddy, can we take him home?” I don’t remember my . But I do remember a sudden feeling inside me. I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her , whether it was birds flying or children playing. But now she was noticing and beggary. A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and it to an elderly person. I signed us up. Nora was about it. She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how our job was. When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to myself to leave the house to fetch the food package. On my way to the school, I fought a(n) to turn back. The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting for me at home. Why do this? , we phoned the elderly person we’d been appointed. She us right over. The building was in a bad state. A silver-haired woman in an old dress received us. Nora ran inside. I followed. However, when we talked, I was moved by her struggle against the hard life and realized what our little help meant to her. When the time came to say goodbye, we three hugged. I walked home , touched. Professionals call such a “a volunteer opportunity”. They are opportunities and I’ve come to see. else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something that’s good for others as well as for yourself? Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and clothes for the homeless. Yet, as I’ve her grow over these past four years, I still wonder – which of us has benefited more? 小题2: A.pulled | B.stared | C.pointed | D.aimed |
小题3: | A.debate | B.reply | C.explanation | D.expression |
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小题4: | A.light | B.funny | C.heavy | D.magical |
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小题5: | A.image | B.dream | C.memory | D.world |
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小题6: | A.coldness | B.kindness | C.suffering | D.sharing |
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小题7: | A.sent | B.applied | C.devoted | D.posted |
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小题8: | A.concerned | B.curious | C.satisfied | D.excited |
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小题9: | A.attractive | B.valuable | C.creative | D.lucky |
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小题10: | A.encourage | B.expect | C.allow | D.push |
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小题11: | A.urge | B.effort | C.hurry | D.must |
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小题12: | A.Therefore | B.But | C.Anyhow | D.Instead |
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小题13: | A.requested | B.promised | C.invited | D.thanked |
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小题14: | A.happily | B.cautiously | C.eagerly | D.unwillingly |
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小题15: | A.in tears | B.in disappointment | C.with tiredness | D.with anxiety |
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小题16: | A.stay | B.visit | C.reception | D.challenge |
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小题18: | A.reliable | B.fair | C.difficult | D.enjoyable |
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小题19: | A.collect | B.order | C.make | D.design |
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小题20: | A.had | B.felt | C.watched | D.noticed |
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Hercule Poirot looked over the small gate which gave admission to Pine Crest. It was a modern nicely-built house. It was on a hill top, and the hill top was planted with a few sparse pines. It had a small neat garden and a large elderly man was watering with a big tin. Spence’s hair was now grey all over. He had not shrunk much in girth(围长), though. He stopped watering and looked at the visitor at the gate. Hercule Poirot stood there without moving. “God bless my soul,” said Spence. “It must be. It can’t be but it is. Yes, it must be Hercule Poirot!” “Aha,” said Poirot, “you remember me. I’m grateful.” Spence abandoned the watering can and came down to the gate. “What brings you down here?” “What has brought me to many places in my time,” said Poirot, “and what once a good many years ago brought you to see me. Murder, Spence.” “I’m done with murder since I retired,” said Spence, “except in the case of weeds. Killing weeds is never easy as you think, something’s always wrong. How did you know where to find me?” he asked as he opened the gate and Poirot passed through. “You sent me a Christmas card. It had your new address on it.” “Ah yes, so I did. I’m old-fashioned, you know, I like to send round cards at Christmas time to a few old friends. I’m an old man now.” “We both are.” “Not much grey in your hair,” said Spence. “I take care of my hair with a bottle,” said Poirot. “There is no need to appear in public with grey hair unless you wish to do so. By the way, why have you come to live in Woodleigh Common?” “As a matter of fact, I came here to join forces with a sister of mine. She lost her husband, her children are married and living abroad. So I moved in here. Pensions(退休金)don’t go far nowadays, but we do comfortably living together.” 小题1:From their dialogue, we can learn about _______. A.their common friends | B.Spence’s sister’s characters | C.their relationship | D.Poirot’s recent life | 小题2:Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?A.Spence used to deal with murder. | B.Poirot didn’t care about his appearance. | C.Spence moved to join his sister for lack of money. | D.Poirot came specially to reunite with his old friend. | 小题3:From the passage we can infer that they might _______ next.A.meet Spence’s family | B.discuss about a murder | C.visit Spence’s new home | D.water the garden together |
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Yesterday was my stepmother’s birthday. I haven’t been home for a long time, so I wanted to stop by the house to see her on this special day. I have been struggling on a low income so I was afraid that I couldn’t afford the long trip. Gas is so expensive nowadays! Anyway, I filled my tank with gas and set off. I stopped at a shopping mall and found a present. It was the perfect gift and I knew she would love it. But when I got to the cashier, my card wasdeclined! I didn’t have enough money in my account to pay for the gift! So I pondered the issue for a few minutes. I could put it back and get something cheaper, but I knew there was nothing else in the store she would have liked as much. So, I got to my smart-phone and transferred some money from my saving account and was able to buy the gift. It took a big part of my savings but I wanted her to have something special. It turned out that she loved the gift and I felt that even though I had spent almost all my money, my stepmother deserved the best. I was glad I gave her the best I could. Before I left my parents’ house, my dad took me to one side and, with our secret handshake, he gave me some money. I hadn’t said anything to him about my financial condition, but I guessed my dad just knew it. When I got to the car, I saw the amount he gave me was three times what I had spent on the gas and the gift! It goes to show that doing the right thing always comes with great rewards. 小题1: Why was the writer unwilling to have a long trip?A.Because gas was hardly available. | B.Because the writer was short of money. | C.Because the writer didn’t like driving. | D.Because the road was difficult to drive on. | 小题2:The underlined word “pondered” in Paragraph 4 probably means ________. A.thought about | B.tried on | C.depended on | D.got through | 小题3:From the passage, we can infer that ________.A.the writer loves his stepmother very much | B.the gift the writer bought was loved by his father very much | C.the writer spend all his savings buying the gift for his stepmother | D.the gift the writer bought was the most expensive one in the shop | 小题4:Why did the writer’s father shake hands with the writer in secret?A.Because he wanted to ask the writer for something special. | B.Because he wanted to give the writer some money. | C.Because he knew the writer had been struggling financially. | D.Because he didn’t want others to copy their handshake. |
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For several years, we lived at the end of a long Texas country road. Every evening when I was away from home on business, my little boy would ask permission of his mother to take his black and his daddy’s walking stick, to make the half-mile from the house to the fence which the beginning of the dirty driveway. One day, I was busy with my business and was for about an hour, completely forgetting about the little boy down the road who might be for his daddy. On my way home, the rain was so thick that I could not ten feet in front of me. All I could was finishing my journey and getting out of the rain. , the downpour began to abate(减弱). It was only a drizzle(细雨) by the time my car turned the last and approached the final street between me and a warm home and nice meal. , I caught sight of my little boy, who was an umbrella in one hand, a walking stick in the other, and was wearing the biggest and most beautiful smile ever to lighten the of a little boy. As I stopped the car and the door, he ran into my arms and held me long and hard. He was wet and with cold, but he never the rain, nor the hour-long wait. He simply said, “Daddy, I missed you. I am so glad you are home.” Last year, we to a wonderful new home provided for a special season in our lives. We no longer have a long country road. , I have never forgotten the rainy day and the little boy and his black dog. Often, perhaps a thousand times, that has occurred in my mind. all events in our lives, it happens once, and must be treasured.
小题1: | A.bag | B.dog | C.umbrella | D.toy |
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小题2: | A.journey | B.flight | C.effort | D.ride |
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小题3: | A.discovered | B.explained | C.marked | D.described |
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小题4: | A.controlled | B.trained | C.delayed | D.bothered |
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小题5: | A.hopeful | B.grateful | C.careful | D.faithful |
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小题6: | A.waiting | B.sending | C.searching | D.calling |
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小题8: | A.stick to | B.think of | C.pick up | D.hold on |
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小题9: | A.In fact | B.In surprise | C.At once | D.At last |
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小题10: | A.moment | B.corner | C.street | D.way |
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小题11: | A.All of a sudden | B.Believe it or not | C.To my pleasure | D.For seconds |
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小题12: | A.holding | B.taking | C.folding | D.carrying |
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小题14: | A.closed | B.locked | C.knocked | D.opened |
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小题15: | A.worrying | B.nervous | C.trembling | D.anxious |
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小题16: | A.noticed | B.doubted | C.judged | D.mentioned |
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小题17: | A.moved | B.turned | C.returned | D.traveled |
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小题18: | A.Therefore | B.Besides | C.Otherwise | D.However |
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小题19: | A.time | B.scene | C.act | D.sight |
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