I used to work as a waitress in a little restaurant. I felt frustrated then so I had been 31 that period. I hadn’t told anybody except my employer. Somehow a 32 had overheard (无意中听到) my saying that I had to go to another 33 . As I passed her table, she 34 me a card with her phone number on it. She explained that she lived in Sydney and that I should call 35 I needed any help.
Some weeks later, it was time for 36 appointment(约会) in Sydney and I flew there. I was 37 as I had never been there before and didn’t 38 anyone else there. So I 39 to ring the lady who had given me her 40 number, even though I had only met her that once. 41 I had arrived, she was very excited and came 42 to meet me. She gave me a bed and a meal and took me to my appointment the next day and afterwards, she took me back to the 43 .
She treated me so 44 that I offered her a gift to express my 45 but she refused. She said “Your 46 to me is to offer your help to another when it is 47 .” Over the months we kept in touch but then for some reason our communication got less and less 48 .
I always felt I wasn’t giving enough to others as a 49 , but she had told me that I gave her very much and the way I 50 people was a gift. I now give a hand to others every day even if it is only a smile to those who have none to give.
| 小题1: | | A．going through | B．worrying about | C．wishing for | D．dreaming of |
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| 小题2: | | A．manager | B．waiter | C．customer | D．friend |
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| 小题3: | | A．restaurant | B．school | C．town | D．city |
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| 小题4: | | A．showed | B．handed | C．lent | D．returned |
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| 小题5: | | A．before | B．after | C．if | D．because |
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| 小题7: | | A．pleased | B．tired | C．scared | D．honest |
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| 小题8: | | A．help | B．know | C．meet | D．serve |
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| 小题9: | | A．decided | B．promised | C．refused | D．expected |
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| 小题10: | | A．room | B．hotel | C．car | D．phone |
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| 小题11: | | A．Considering | B．Admitting | C．Learning | D．Thinking |
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| 小题12: | | A．secretly | B．immediately | C．slowly | D．unwillingly |
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| 小题13: | | A．room | B．airport | C．park | D．station |
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| 小题14: | | A．calmly | B．warmly | C．coldly | D．poorly |
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| 小题15: | | A．thankfulness | B．concern | C．excitement | D．attitude |
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| 小题16: | | A．advice | B．question | C．pay | D．gift |
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| 小题17: | | A．needed | B．tested | C．appreciated | D．accepted |
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| 小题18: | | A．frequent | B．valuable | C．important | D．meaningful |
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| 小题19: | | A．nurse | B．waitress | C．teacher | D．cook |
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| 小题20: | | A．laughed at | B．recognized | C．talked about | D．treated |
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小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:D
小题4:B
小题5:C
小题6:C
小题7:C
小题8:B
小题9:A
小题10:D
小题11:C
小题12:B
小题13:B
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试题分析：文章讲述作者在悉尼人生地不熟的情况下收到一个女士的热情招待，作者想给她礼物做为感谢，对方却说让她帮助需要的人。
小题1:考查词组：A. going through经历B. worrying about担心C. wishing for期望D. dreaming of梦想，我要经历那段时间，选A
小题2:考查名词：A. manager经理B. waiter服务员C. customer顾客D. friend朋友，一个顾客无意中听见我说要到另外一个城市。选C
小题3:考查名词：A. restaurant饭店B. school学校C. town城镇D. city城市，解析同上，选D
小题4:考查动词：A. showed展示B. handed递交C. lent借D. returned归还，她递给我一个上面有电话号码的卡片，选B
小题5:考查连词：A. before在…前面B. after在…后面C. if如果D. because因为，她解释，如果我有困难可以打电话。选C
小题6:考查形容词性物主代词：几星期后是我到悉尼约会的时候了，选C
小题7:考查形容词：A. pleased高兴的B. tired疲劳的C. scared害怕的D. honest诚实的，我以前从没去过那里，所以很害怕。选C
小题8:考查动词：A. help帮助B. know知道C. meet遇见D. serve服务，我不认得那里的任何人。选B
小题9:考查动词：A. decided决定B. promised答应C. refused拒绝D. expected期望，我决定打电话给给我电话号码的女士。选A
小题10:考查名词：A.room 房间B. hotel旅店C. car汽车D. phone电话，解析同上，选D
小题11:考查动词：A. Considering考虑B. Admitting承认C. Learning 了解D. Thinking思考，知道我到了，她很兴奋，选C
小题12:考查副词：A. secretly秘密地B. immediately立刻C. slowly慢慢地D. unwillingly不愿意地，她立刻就来接我。选B
小题13:考查名词：A. room房间B. airport机场C. park公园D. station车站，之后，把我送回到机场。选B
小题14:考查副词：A. calmly冷静地B. warmly温暖地C. coldly冷淡地D. poorly穷地，她如此热情的接待我，我送给她一个礼物表示我的感谢，但她拒绝了。选B
小题15:考查名词：A. thankfulness感谢B. concern关心C. excitement兴奋D. attitude态度，解析同上，选A
小题16:考查名词：A. advice建议B. question问题C. pay报酬D. gift礼物，你给我的礼物是当别人需要帮助的时候，去帮助别人。选D
小题17:考查动词：A. needed需要B. tested 考验C. appreciated欣赏D. accepted接受，解析同上，选A
小题18:考查形容词：A. frequent频繁地B. valuable宝贵的C. important重要的D. meaningful有意义的，后来我们的交流不那么多，不那么频繁了，选A
小题19:考查名词：A. nurse护士B. waitress女服务员C. teacher老师D. cook厨师，从文章的第一句话，可知选B
小题20:考查动词：A. laughed at嘲笑B. recognized认识C. talked about 谈论D. treated对待，我对待别人的方式就是礼物。选D
点评：文章讲述作者在悉尼人生地不熟的情况下收到一个女士的热情招待，作者想给她礼物做为感谢，对方却说让她帮助需要的人。答题前一定要略读全文，把握文章要表达的主题，注意前后句与句，段落与段落之间的关系。答题中，一定要认真分析，注意选项与上下文的关系，与前后单词的关系。对于一时没有太大的把握的题可以放到最后再来完成，因为有时答案可以从下文内容体现出来。答完后再通读一遍文章，看看所选选项能不能是语句通顺，语意连贯。 |
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Marie Curie was a Polish-born physicist and chemist and one of the most famous scientists of her time. Together with her husband Pierre, she won the Nobel Prize in 1903, and another one in 1911.
Marie Sklodowska was born in Warsaw on 7 November 1867, the daughter of a teacher. In 1891, she went to Paris to study physics and maths at the Sorbonne where she met Pierre Curie, professor of the School of Physics. They married in 1895.
The Curies worked together studying radioactivity(放射性), building on the work of the German physicist Roentgen and the French physicist Becquerel. In July 1898, the Curies announced the discovery of polonium(钋). At the end of the year, they announced the discovery of another, radium(镭). The Curies, along with Becquerel, won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903.
Pierre’s life was cut short in 1906 when he was knocked down and killed by a carriage. Marie took over his teaching post, becoming the first woman to teach at the Sorbonne, and devoted (献身于) herself to continuing the work that they had begun together. She received a second Nobel Prize, for Chemistry, in 1911.
The Curies’ research was important in developing X-rays in surgery. During World WarⅠ, Marie helped fixed X-ray equipment, which she herself drove to the front lines. She helped train doctors for the International Red Cross.
Although she achieved much success, men scientists in France were still against Marie, and she never received any financial help from her work. By the late 1920s her health was beginning to become worse. She died on 4 July 1934 from her dangerous research. The Curies’ eldest daughter Irene was a scientist and winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
小题1:All the following people contributed to Marie’s first Nobel Prize EXCEPT _____.| A．Irene | B．Pierre | C．Becquerel | D．Roentgen |
小题2:We can know from the text that Marie’s work______.| A．won her respect from men scientists | | B．brought her some financial help | | C．had a bad effect on her health | | D．had no influence on her children |
小题3:Which is the right order of the following events?
①Marie became a teacher at the Sorbonne.
②Marie helped train doctors.
③The Curies discovered polonium.
④The Curies won the Nobel Prize for Physics.
⑤The Curies discovered radium.| A．①④⑤③② | B．③⑤④①② | C．⑤④①③② | D．②③⑤①④ |
小题4:Which of the following about Marie is NOT true?| A．She married at the age of 28. | | B．Her parent was a teacher. | | C．She was the first woman teacher at the Sorbonne. | | D．She helped the International Red Cross fix X-ray equipment. |
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When I was seven years old my mom was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer. For this type of cancer the survival rate was low. My family was extremely upset and shocked. I was too young to understand. I had no idea that everyday with my mom had to be the absolute best because we didn’t know if it would be our last. I didn’t understand why everyone was suddenly taking time out of their busy lives to come over and sit on our couch.
The doctors told us my mom might survive with surgery(外科手术). But it could also kill her. She agreed to have it. The surgery was scheduled for the day after the Columbus Day. The day before the surgery I had off from school, and my mom planned the best day of my life. The day began with her waking me up saying, “Kate, I have a surprise for you. Come see.” The surprise was a doll I had wanted for the longest time. Throughout the day, she told me everything that she thought I would need to know to grow up and be a good person; she told me to be the best I could be and that I would always make her proud. The day was filled with laughter. For the first time in a long time I could see she was happy. Really happy.
The day passed and the next day, it was time for the surgery. There were no tears; I think I understood that I could lose my mom, because they did tell me she could die. We waited all day for news from the doctor. Everyone jumped when a door opened or anyone walked into the waiting room. Finally the doctor came in, and the news was what we had prayed (祈祷) for.
The experience that my family went through was truly a roller coaster. I will never forget that day together, and how her illness pulled our family closer. I understand now how lucky we were. I truly appreciate life and honor my mom for being so strong.
小题1:After the author’s mother fell ill, people _____.| A．took turns to look after the author | | B．tried to spend more time on their work | | C．spared more time to stay with the mother | | D．asked the doctors to operate on the mother at once |
小题2:It can be inferred that the author’s mother ______.| A．tried to show her love to her daughter before the operation | | B．didn’t agree to have the operation | | C．had always been happy before the operation | | D．was very nervous the day before the operation |
小题3:What is the third paragraph mainly about?| A．How the doctors operated on the mother. | | B．How the family prayed for the mother. | | C．How the mother struggled against cancer. | | D．How the family waited for the operation result. |
小题4:What does the author mean by the underlined sentence in the text?| A．Life is always full of hardships. | | B．Life is full of both pain and happiness. | | C．Life is always filled with pleasure. | | D．Life is fair for everyone all the time. |
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Long long ago, there was a small village．This village had a 31 tradition．At the beginning of every year, any boy who had reached the age of majority (成年) was given land and money to build a home．The boy had to 32 his home before winter．If his home failed to endure the cold weather in winter, the villagers could not 33 him in any way．
One 34 , Paul and Marc reached their majority．They 35 their land and money and decided to search nearby villages for ideas on building their homes．In each village, they found the nicest 36 and talked to the owners．Each owner gladly offered 37 ．
After Marc saw several homes, he 38 the best ideas and went back to his own land．Paul, however, continued collecting more ideas．Soon he had so many great ideas that he began to 39 some of them．But he always believed he could find even better ideas in the next village．
Marc began building his home．He had several false starts, 40 his home gradually rose from his land．By fall, Marc had finished his home．It wasn"t perfect，but it was strong and he could 41 it later. Paul enjoyed all the beautiful homes and 42 with home owners．The first snow came and Paul, realizing he was running out of time, 43 back to his land．He built the best home he could in the time he had, but it was weak．The first winter storm destroyed his home and he froze to 44 ．The villagers mourned for him．
Marc survived the winter．Each year, Marc searched for other good ideas he could use to make his own home look better．He became a leader in the village, 45 a family, and lived a happy, content life．
| 小题1: | | A．strange | B．hopeful | C．literary | D．cultural |
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| 小题2: | | A．find | B．make | C．complete | D．buy |
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| 小题3: | | A．help | B．encourage | C．scold | D．persuade |
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| 小题4: | | A．winter | B．summer | C．autumn | D．spring |
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| 小题5: | | A．exchanged | B．received | C．recognized | D．advice |
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| 小题6: | | A．girls | B．jobs | C．houses | D．presents |
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| 小题7: | | A．rooms | B．drinks | C．attention | D．advice |
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| 小题8: | | A．expected | B．gathered | C．created | D．understood |
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| 小题9: | | A．forget | B．believe | C．replace | D．doubt |
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| 小题10: | | A．because | B．although | C．but | D．so |
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| 小题11: | | A．repair | B．rebuild | C．sell | D．improve |
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| 小题12: | | A．conversations | B．achievements | C．struggles | D．arguments |
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| 小题13: | | A．drove | B．rushed | C．flew | D．moved |
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| 小题14: | | A．blindness | B．death | C．sadness | D．illness |
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| 小题15: | | A．brought | B．earned | C．contacted | D．raised |
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Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind. People always seemed to feel comfortable in her presence. For years, she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home with her where she taught a ceramic class.
On one summer day, Mama told me to get changed and meet her at the car.
I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she have to ruin everything? I imagined the cool lake water. Irritated, I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. We sat in silence. I was too upset to make conversation.
“Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mama asked calmly.
“No,” I said.
“We are going to volunteer at a children’s shelter today. I have been there before and I think it would benefit you,” she explained.
When we reached the shelter, Mama rang the doorbell. Moments later, we were greeted by a woman. She led us to the front room where all of the children were playing. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with iron marks. I was told it was because she wouldn’t stop crying. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars. Others hid their emotional wounds.
As I took in my surroundings, I felt a gentle tug on my shirt. I looked down to see a little girl looking up at me. “Hi. You want to play dolls with me?” she asked. I looked over at Mama for reinforcement. She smiled and nodded. I turned back and said, “Sure.” Her tiny hand reached up and held mine, as if to comfort me.
My mom taught me a valuable lesson that summer. I returned to the shelter with her several times. During those visits, some of the children shared their troubled pasts with me and I learned to be grateful for what I had. Today as I strive to instill (逐渐灌输) these values in my own child, I reflect back to that experience. It was a time that I will never forget.
小题1:The author admired her mom for ________.| A．her kindness to others | B．her excellent teaching | | C．her quality of honesty | D．her positive attitude to life |
小题2:According to Paragraph 3, when she was asked to go out with her mom, the author was ________.| A．excited | B．angry | C．surprised | D．worried |
小题3:From the passage we learn most children in the shelter ________.| A．were often punished by staff | B．weren’t allowed to go outside | | C．were once treated badly | D．all suffered from mental illness |
小题4:The underlined word “reinforcement” in the passage is closest in meaning to “________”.| A．truth | B．help | C．comfort | D．support |
小题5:What lesson did the author learn from her experience?| A．To value what you take for granted. | B．To play with children is fun. | | C．To love others is to love yourself. | D．To do as what your parents do. |
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As the first woman Chancellor(总理) in German’s history, Angela Merkel topped Forbes magazine’s list of “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.She has even been compared to Margaret Thatcher and many people called her “Iron Lady”．
Merkel was born in Hamburg, West Germany, on July 17, 1954.Six weeks after she was born, her family moved to Templin. As a small child, Merkel quickly learned to speak but took longer to walk. “I was a stupid person when it came to moving？” Merkel said. “A normal person could do something naturally, but I had to think about it in my mind and practice.” As a teenager, she was the top student and graduated from high school with perfect marks. In 1973, Merkel went to the University of Leipzig, where she studied physics. At 32, she got her doctor’s degree in physics.
She stepped_into_politics in 1989.In her first big political job as Minister for the Environment in 1994, her scientific background and strong will proved very useful. In 2005 she became Germany’s Chancellor. She has been reelected to a second term as German Chancellor on September 27, 2009.
Through her political career, Merkel’s persistence (坚持) and patience helped her a lot. “She’s bright and openminded,” said Hubert Markl. “She is the person who wants to know exactly what is going on, and how never giving up will influence our society and future.”
小题1:As a small child, Merkel was slow in ________.| A．speaking | B．walking | C．learning | D．thinking |
小题2:The underlined phrase in Paragraph 3 most probably means “________”．| A．fought the government | B．began her scientific career | | C．offered political guidance | D．became a government official |
小题3:We can infer from the passage that Angela Merkel ________.| A．is a powerful woman with a strong will and determination | | B．got her doctor’s degree in politics in University of Leipzig | | C．has worked as German Chancellor since Sep.27, 2009 | | D．showed her best talent as Minister for the Environment |
小题4:In the last paragraph the author mainly wants to express ________.| A．one must be brave in the political career | | B．one should be patient when making decisions | | C．persistence can help one’s dream come true | | D．one can have a strong will when others haven’t |
小题5:What’s the author’s attitude toward Angela Merkel?| A．Admiring. | B．Thankful. | C．Pitiful . | D．Dull. |
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