I was a single parent of four small children, working at a low-paid job. Money was always not enough, but we had a 36 over our heads, food on the table, clothes on our backs, and if not a lot, always 37 . Not knowing we were poor, my kids (孩子们) just thought I was 38 . I’ve always been glad about that.
It was Christmas time, and although there wasn’t enough 39 for a lot of gifts, we planned to hold a family party. And the big 40 for the kids was the fun of Christmas 41 .
They planned weeks ahead of time, asking 42 what they wanted for Christmas. Luckily, I had saved $120 for them to buy 43 .
The big 44 arrived. I gave each kid a twenty-dollar bill and 45 them to look for gifts of about four dollars each. Then everyone scattered(散开). We had two hours to shop; then we would 46 again at the “Santa’s Workshop”.
Driving home, everyone was in high Christmas spirits, 47 my younger daughter, Ginger, who was unusually 48 . She had only one small, flat bag with a few candies — fifty-cent candies! I was so angry, but I didn’t say anything 49 we got home. I called her into my bedroom and closed the door, ready to be 50 again. This is what she told me.
“I was looking 51 , thinking of what to buy, and I 52 to read the little cards on the ‘Giving Trees.’ One was for a little girl, four years old, and all she 53 for Christmas was a doll(玩具娃娃). So I took the card off the tree and 54 the doll for her. We have so much and she doesn’t have anything.”
I never felt so 55 as I did that day.
| 小题2: | | A．little | B．less | C．enough | D．more |
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| 小题3: | | A．busy | B．serious | C．strict | D．kind |
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| 小题4: | | A．effort | B．room | C．time | D．money |
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| 小题5: | | A．improvement | B．problem | C．surprise | D．excitement |
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| 小题6: | | A．shopping | B．travelling | C．parties | D．greetings |
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| 小题7: | | A．the other | B．each other | C．one by one | D．every other one |
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| 小题8: | | A．toys | B．clothes | C．presents | D．bills |
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| 小题9: | | A．day | B．chance | C．cheque | D．tree |
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| 小题10: | | A．forced | B．reminded | C．invited | D．begged |
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| 小题12: | | A．including | B．besides | C．except | D．regarding |
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| 小题13: | | A．quiet | B．excited | C．happy | D．ashamed |
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| 小题14: | | A．since | B．after | C．while | D．until |
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| 小题15: | | A．happy | B．angry | C．joyful | D．glad |
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| 小题16: | | A．out | B．over | C．forward | D．around |
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| 小题17: | | A．forgot | B．stopped | C．failed | D．hated |
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| 小题18: | | A．wanted | B．did | C．got | D．played |
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| 小题19: | | A．made | B．searched | C．bought | D．fetched |
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| 小题20: | | A．painful | B．rich | C．disappointed | D．angry |
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小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:C
小题4:D
小题5:D
小题6:A
小题7:B
小题8:C
小题9:A
小题10:B
小题11:D
小题12:C
小题13:A
小题14:D
小题15:B
小题16:D
小题17:B
小题18:A
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试题分析：圣诞节那天，作者得知她的小女儿用自己买礼物的钱给一个陌生的小女孩买了娃娃这件事后，母亲的内心感受------从未有过的富有。
小题1:根据下文的food, clothes,可知应该是roof 选A。
小题2:C.根据前文的if not a lot,那就够了。
小题3:C 根据句意可知孩子不知道家里穷，只是认为母亲对他们要求很严格。
小题4:D由第一段可知，没有钱买许多礼物。
小题5:D考查名词： A. improvement改善B. problem问题C. surprise 惊讶D. excitement兴奋，孩子最大的兴奋是圣诞购物。
小题6:A由句意可知对于孩子而言，圣诞节最大的快乐当然是购物了。
小题7:B. 句意：四个孩子彼此相问他们圣诞节想要的东西。
小题8:C.句意： 120元是我们五个人共同买礼物的钱。
小题9:A 考查名词：A. day日子B. chance机会C. cheque支票D. tree树，圣诞节那天来临了。
小题10:B.由句意可知，是提醒孩子买什么。A项强迫C项邀请D.项乞求
小题11:D由句意可知是回来集合。
小题12:C每个孩子都情绪高涨，只有小女儿例外。
小题13:A 考查形容词：A. quiet 安静的B. excited兴奋的C. happy快乐D. ashamed羞愧的，
由上句可知。
小题14:D.考查固定句型：not……until句型。 “直到……才”
小题15:B 考查形容词：A. happy快乐B. angry生气C. joyful 快乐D. glad高兴，
由I was so angry,句意可知。
小题16:D 短语搭配 look around 环顾四周，look over 是检查，检阅C项缺 to Look forward to 是盼望，look out 是向外看，当心。
小题17:B 根据句意可知，是停下来，读许愿树上的小卡片。
小题18:A 由句意可知，是她想要的圣诞节礼物。
小题19:C 根据句意可知，取下卡片给小女孩买个娃娃。
小题20:B 与第一段的money was always tight 相呼应。
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Columbus returned home with the news of his discovery of “Indian” 36 Columbus called it. Then he was considered as the hero who had given a new world to Spain. Never had so great __37__ been shown to any __38__man.But there were some who were jealous of the __39__.”Who is this Columbus?” they asked, “and what has he done? Isn’t he a poor sailor from Italy？And could __40__ other seamen sail across the ocean just as he has done?”
One day Columbus was at 41 and several of these fellows were __42__ too. They tried to make Columbus __43__.”You have discovered strange lands __44__ the sea,”they said.“But we don’t see why there __45__ be so much said about it. Anybody can sail across the ocean and anybody can coast along the islands __46__ ,just as you have done. It is the __47__ thing in the world.”
Columbus made no answer, but after a while he took an egg from a dish and said to the people at the table, “Who __48__ you, gentlemen, can make the egg stand __49__ ?” One by one they tried the __50__．When the egg had gone __51__ around and everyone had failed, all said that it could not be done, Then Columbus took the egg and __52__the shell of the egg’s small end a little upon the table. After that there was no trouble in making it stand __53__.“Gentlemen,”said he, “what is easy than to do this __54__ you said was impossible ? It is simplest thing in the world. Anybody can do it-----AFTER HE HAD BEEN SHOWN __55__.”
小题1:A. so B. when C as D. that
| 小题2: | | A．respect | B．response | C．reward | D．request |
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| 小题3: | | A．great | B．common | C．usual | D．noble |
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| 小题4: | | A．discovery | B．inventor | C．discover | D．bravery |
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| 小题6: | | A．palace | B．hotel | C．counter | D．dinner |
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| 小题7: | | A．friendly | B．present | C．rude | D．angry |
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| 小题8: | | A．uncomfortable | B．happy | C．satisfied | D．disappointed |
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| 小题10: | | A．could | B．would | C．should | D．might |
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| 小题11: | | A．on another side | B．on other side | | C．on the other side | D．on one side |
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| 小题12: | | A．easiest | B．simplest | C．content | D．convenient |
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| 小题13: | | A．besides | B．among | C．including | D．except |
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| 小题14: | | A．on end | B．in end | C．by end | D．to end |
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| 小题15: | | A．egg | B．experiment | C．method | D．way |
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| 小题16: | | A．entirely | B．eventually | C．fluently | D．frequently |
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| 小题17: | | A．supported | B．hit | C．broke | D．stuck |
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| 小题18: | | A．downward | B．upward | C．backward | D．inward |
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Whenever we do something wrong, Jesus Christ sees it. He loves us and doesn’t say it. Perhaps he’s wondering how long we’ll keep our mind suffering. A little boy named Johnny was visiting his grandparents on their farm and he was given a slingshot(弹弓) to play with out in the woods. He 36 for some time but he could never hit the target he had set for himself. Getting a little 37 , he walked back to the farmhouse for dinner. As he was _ 38 back, he saw Grandpa’s pet duck. Just out of 39 , he let the slingshot fly , hitting it in the head ,and killed it. In a panic, he 40 the dead duck in the woodpile, only to see his sister Sally 41 be watching him. Sally had seen all this, but she said _42 . After lunch that day Grandma said, “Sally, it’s your turn to wash the dishes.” But Sally said, “Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen.” And then she spoke _43 to him, “Remember the duck？” So Johnny did the dishes. Later that day, Grandpa asked if 44 wanted to go fishing, but Grandma said, “I’m sorry but I need Sally to help me make supper.” But Sally just smiled and said, “Well, that’s all right because Johnny told me he was too 45 to help you. And she whispered again, “Remember the duck?” So Sally went fishing and Johnny 46 to help make supper. After several days of doing both his 47 and Sally’s, Johnny finally couldn’t 48 it any longer. He came to his Grandma and told her that he had killed the duck .Grandma smiled and gave him a big 49 . “Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was watering the flowers at the window 50 I saw you shoot my duck with the slingshot, and I saw the whole thing. But because I love you, I 51 you. I was just wondering how long you would let Sally 52_ of you.”
In reality, no matter how 53__or how uncomfortable it is to admit our wrongdoing, we should always choose to 54 it and work it through instead of running away from it. Hard as it is, it 55 us and makes us who we are.
| 小题1: | | A．promoted | B．exercised | C．practiced | D．consumed |
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| 小题2: | | A．delighted | B．upset | C．amazed | D．scared |
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| 小题3: | | A．running | B．rushing | C．heading | D．leaving |
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| 小题4: | | A．sympathy | B．pride | C．impulse | D．politeness |
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| 小题5: | | A．hung | B．presented | C．protected | D．hid |
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| 小题6: | | A．should | B．shall | C．must | D．might |
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| 小题7: | | A．nothing | B．everything | C．something | D．anything |
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| 小题8: | | A．loudly | B．softly | C．guiltily | D．innocently |
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| 小题9: | | A．Sally | B．Johnny | C．the children | D．Grandma |
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| 小题10: | | A．reluctant | B．willing | C．curious | D．cautious |
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| 小题11: | | A．kept up | B．held back | C．left behind | D．stayed behind |
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| 小题12: | | A．chores | B．homework | C．games | D．sports |
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| 小题13: | | A．accept | B．stand | C．withdraw | D．allow |
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| 小题14: | | A．hug | B．blow | C．reward | D．award |
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| 小题15: | | A．whereas | B．as | C．while | D．when |
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| 小题16: | | A．appreciate | B．admire | C．forgive | D．force |
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| 小题17: | | A．put the blame | B．make friends | C．put pressure | D．make a slave |
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| 小题18: | | A．doubtful | B．grateful | C．harmful | D．painful |
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| 小题19: | | A．reject | B．control | C．face | D．witness |
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| 小题20: | | A．develops | B．shapes | C．ruins | D．prepares |
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Few people ever took notice of Mr. Jimmy Tan whenever he entered a room. He was a shy, quiet and simple man who preferred to keep to himself in public. On the other hand, Mr. Thomas Kim, a fellow scientist, was a man everyone would notice on the streets. He wore bright outfits with huge flower prints, spoke with a booming voice, and his laughter could be heard from all corners of a room. In addition to the differences in their characters, Mr. Kim and Mr. Tan were also great rivals at work in the Institute of Future Science.
On Christmas Eve, everyone left work early to celebrate the special occasion, except for Mr. Tan and Mr. Kim. They were in their laboratory analyzing the results of their latest experiments. Mr. Tan realized that something special was taking place in his experiment —the bacteria he had cultured were growing extremely quickly under high pressure and at a very low temperature. After noting down the findings in his notebook, he left the room to prepare for another round of tests. Shortly after, Mr. Kim entered.
“Hey Jimmy,” Mr. Kim called out, “do you have an extra copy of the laboratory booking form?”
There was no reply, so Mr. Kim looked through Mr. Tan’s things. He soon found Mr. Tan"s notebook and was horrified to see that Mr. Tan had managed to make one of the most important discoveries in modern science. He then looked into the deep-freeze cupboard where a dish containing the bacteria was kept. He put them into his pocket and returned to his own laboratory.
Mr. Tan came back an hour later to find his notebook and the dish missing. He knew that Mr. Kim had taken them and went to Mr. Kim"s laboratory to find out. When he opened the door, he found Mr. Kim lying on the floor motionless. His face was pale and his skin had turned black. The deadly bacteria had been handled improperly. He shook his head and left.
小题1:From the first paragraph we know Mr. Kim was a quite person.| A．famous | B．hardworking | | C．wealthy | D．outgoing |
小题2:The underlined word "rivals" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to .| A．enemies | B．colleagues | | C．competitors | D．friends |
小题3:What does the underlined word “them” refer to in the 4th paragraph?| A．the most important discoveries | | B．the notebook and the dish | | C．the cupboard and the bacteria | | D．the dish and the bacteria |
小题4:Which of the following is true according to the passage?| A．Mr. Kim was afraid Mr. Tan might succeed ahead of him. | | B．Mr. Tan"s bacteria grew very fast in a warm container. | | C．Mr. Tan worked much harder than Mr. Kim. | | D．Mr. Kim was so tired that he fell down into sleep. |
小题5:What happened to Mr. Kim in the end?| A．He died on Christmas Eve. | | B．He was arrested by the police. | | C．He shared the success with Mr. Tan. | | D．He succeeded ahead of Mr. Tan. |
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Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers. Some years later, they 16 after having dinner together. They discussed the 17 they gave their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said, “I had a 18 house built for Mama.” The second said, “I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer（经销商）send a 19 to her.” The third said, “I built a beautiful 20 for Mama.” The fourth said, “You know 21 Mama loved reading poems and you know she can’t read anymore because she can’t 22 very well. I met a 23 who had a parrot（鹦鹉）that can recite many poems. It took him 12 years to 24 it to speak and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years, 25 it is worth it.” On hearing that, the other brothers were 26 by his good thought.
After the holidays their mother 27 her thank-you notes, which read:
“Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to 28 the whole house. It’s a tiring job. Thanks anyway.”
“Marvin, I am too old to 29 . I stay home and have my foods delivered, so I’ll 30 use the car. The 31 was good, although not practical. Thanks.”
“Michael, you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to 32 plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. I’ve almost 33 my hearing and I’m nearly blind. I won’t use it. Thank you all the same.”
“Dearest Melvin, you were the 34 son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so 35 . I liked it very much. Thank you.”
| 小题1: | | A．fought | B．talked | C．studied | D．slept |
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| 小题2: | | A．gifts | B．chances | C．wishes | D．challenges |
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| 小题3: | | A．warm | B．big | C．safe | D．lonely |
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| 小题5: | | A．station | B．museum | C．library | D．theater |
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| 小题7: | | A．listen | B．feel | C．see | D．walk |
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| 小题8: | | A．nurse | B．writer | C．businessman | D．lawyer |
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| 小题9: | | A．protect | B．beat | C．raise | D．teach |
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| 小题10: | | A．but | B．so | C．unless | D．although |
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| 小题11: | | A．treated | B．impressed | C．threatened | D．hurt |
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| 小题12: | | A．sent out | B．put up | C．took out | D．picked up |
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| 小题13: | | A．sell | B．borrow | C．clean | D．visit |
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| 小题14: | | A．learn | B．work | C．exercise | D．travel |
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| 小题15: | | A．never | B．often | C．regularly | D．sometimes |
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| 小题16: | | A．future | B．hobby | C．idea | D．program |
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| 小题17: | | A．create | B．enjoy | C．bring | D．record |
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| 小题18: | | A．lost | B．admired | C．remained | D．discovered |
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| 小题20: | | A．strange | B．unpleasant | C．bitter | D．delicious |
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In his lowest days when few people bought his records, Taiwan singer Steve Chou lived alone in Canada and did little. One day, he passed by a local CD store and heard a song that greatly attracted him.
“My heart tells me that music is the thing I truly want to do, not for fame or money,” Chou said. That’s how we luckily have such a music genius, who has since then composed lots of hits for the pop music charts (排行榜).
“Sometimes we need to get close to nature to look deeply into our souls and see what we really want to follow,” he said.
Recently he has made public his latest work Lovers Genesis. In this album he explores human relationships in the Internet age.“Technology itself is a good thing, but it depends on how you’re going to use it,”is Chou’s advice to teenagers.
Chou often gets his music ideas from trips. He has traveled to many places around the world and believes that learning a country’s language is the fastest way of experiencing the culture behind it.
Chou has worked hard on learning English to push forward his music career. He has flown to the UK to attend months-long English training schools three times. There he lives with local families and practices daily conversations.
“So I could easily read the English instructions on recording machines and communicate with the local music producers,” said Chou, “The music reviews of the US or British singers that I appreciate could help me learn and grow with them.”
小题1:Which of the following about Steve Chou is the correct order?
a. He made public his work Lovers Genesis.
b. He passed by a local CD store and heard a song that greatly attracted him.
c. He composed lots of hits for the pop music charts.
d. Few people bought his records.小题2:Why has Chou flown to the UK to learn English?| A．Because he wants to live in the UK. | | B．Because his record company asks him to. | | C．Because he wants to sell his album in the UK. | | D．Because he thinks it will be helpful for his music career. |
小题3:Steve Chou may agree with the following except that __________.| A．taking trips gives him some ideas of music | | B．what we really want to follow is the most important | | C．music is a thing that can bring him fame and money | | D．in International age, technology itself is not a bad thing |
小题4:What is Steve Chou like according to the passage?| A．Kind and helpful. | B．Proud and confident. | | C．Active and hard-working. | D．Calm and disappointed. |
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