Even though it was only October, my students were already whispering about Christmas plans. With each passing day everyone became more 31 waiting for the final school bell. Upon its 32 everyone would run for their coats and go home, everyone except David
David was a small boy in ragged clothes. I had often 33 what kind of home life David had, and what kind of mother could send her son to school dressed so 34 for the cold winter months, without a coat, boots, or gloves. But something made David 35 . I can still remember he was always 36 a smile and willing to help. He always 37 after school to straighten chairs and mop the floor. We never talked much. He 38 just smile and ask what else he could do ,then thank me for letting him stay and slowly 39 home.
Weeks passed and the 40 over the coming Christmas grew into restlessness until the last day of 41 before the holiday break. I smiled in 42 as the last of them hurried out the door. Turning around I saw David 43 standing by my desk.
“I have something for you” he said and 44 from behind his back a small box. 45 it to me, he said anxiously, “Open it. ”I took the box from him, thanked him and slowly unwrapped it. I lifted the lid and to my 46 saw nothing. I looked at David’s smiling face and back into the box and said. “The box is nice, David, but it’ s 47 . ”
“ Oh no it isn’t ,” said David “ It’s full of love, my mum told me before she died that love was something you couldn’t see or touch unless you know it’s there .”
Tears filled my eyes 48 Ilooked at the proud dirty face that I had rarely given 49 to. After that Christmas, David and I became good friends and I never forgot the meaning 50 the little empty box set on my desk.
| 小题1: | | A．courageous | B．anxious | C．serious | D．cautious |
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| 小题2: | | A．warning | B．calling | C．ringing | D．yelling |
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| 小题3: | | A．scolded | B．wondered | C．realized | D．learned |
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| 小题4: | | A．modestly | B．naturally | C．inappropriately | D．inaccurately |
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| 小题5: | | A．popular | B．special | C．upset | D．funny |
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| 小题6: | | A．expressing | B．delivering | C．sharing | D．wearing |
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| 小题7: | | A．practiced | B．wandered | C．stayed | D．studied |
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| 小题8: | | A．would | B．should | C．might | D．could |
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| 小题9: | | A．aim at | B．head for | C．put off | D．turn to |
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| 小题10: | | A．excitement | B．argument | C．movement | D．judgement |
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| 小题11: | | A．year | B．school | C．education | D．program |
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| 小题12: | | A．vain | B．return | C．relief | D．control |
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| 小题13: | | A．quietly | B．sadly | C．weakly | D．helplessly |
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| 小题14: | | A．searched | B．found | C．raised | D．pulled |
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| 小题15: | | A．Holding | B．Sending | C．Handing | D．Leaving |
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| 小题16: | | A．delight | B．expectation | C．appreciation | D．surprise |
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| 小题17: | | A．empty | B．cheap | C．useless | D．improper |
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| 小题18: | | A．as | B．until | C．because | D．though |
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| 小题19: | | A．advice | B．support | C．command | D．attention |
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| 小题20: | | A．from | B．behind | C．over | D．towards |
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小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:B
小题4:C
小题5:B
小题6:D
小题7:C
小题8:A
小题9:B
小题10:A
小题11:B
小题12:C
小题13:A
小题14:D
小题15:C
小题16:D
小题17:A
小题18:A
小题19:D
小题20:B |
文章讲述的是作者班级中的一个比较特殊的孩子在圣诞节送了一盒爱给了作者，让作者很感动。
小题1:上下文，根据上文的my students were already whispering about Christmas plans可知，学生们都非常急切盼望圣诞节的到来，所以此处选择B，意为急切的，渴望的盼望下课，因为课后他们可以回家过节
小题2:上下文，根据上文的final school bell可知，他们在等下课铃，所以铃声一响，他们就冲去拿外套，奔回家去。
小题3:上下文，根据后面作者表达出的疑惑可知，作者经常在想，想知道他的家庭生活是怎么样的
小题4:上下文，根据上文的David was a small boy in ragged clothes可知，他的穿着对于学生来说不合适
小题5:上下文，根据后文可知，他与别的孩子不同，所以此处指的是他很特别
小题6:常用搭配，wear a smile意为面带微笑
小题7:上下文，根据后面的straighten chairs and mop the floor可知，他并没有离开，而是留下来打扫教室
小题8:情态动词，我们谈话不多，他会笑笑，问还有什么需要做的
小题9:语境，他打扫结束以后就回家了，head for意为前往，出发 aim at以……为目的 put off推迟 turn to向某人求助
小题10:上下文，根据上文的anxiety可知，孩子们对圣诞节很渴望，很激动，很兴奋
小题11:语境，圣诞节就要到了，所以此处指的是上课的最后一天，马上就要放假了
小题12:孩子们都急着要回家过节，老师在上课的最后一天看到孩子都回家了，感到一丝精神上的缓解，终于可以松一口气了
小题13:语境，与别的孩子急切回家不同的是，大卫还安静地站在我的办公桌旁边。
小题14:句意理解，他说我有东西送给你，同身后掏出一个小盒子，并且把盒子递给了我
小题15:同上 hand意为传递
小题16:上下文，根据saw nothing可知，作者很惊讶，发现盒子里什么也没有装
小题17:上下文，根据上文的saw nothing可知，盒子里是空的
小题18:句意理解，此处as意为当……时候，当我看着这个骄傲的，脏兮兮的小脸的时候，我的眼睛满是泪水
小题19:give attention to 意为注意，作者意为以前都没有注意过他
小题20:我从来没有忘记这个空盒子背后所隐含的意义 |
核心考点
试题【Even though it was only October, my students were already whispering about Chris】；主要考察你对
题材分类等知识点的理解。
[详细]举一反三
A year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria (自助食堂), but work for Dave was scarce (不足的，缺乏的), and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift—＄7,000，a legacy （遗产） from their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident . “ It really made a difference when we were going under financially, ” says Dave.
But the Fusses weren’t the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Dozens of (许多) other families were touched by the Hatches’ generosity. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars ; in others, it was more than ＄100,000.
It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than ＄3 million—they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm .
Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving, They thrived on（喜欢）comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase (购买) .
Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn’t afford it. “Ish and Arlene never asked if you needed anything,” says their friend Sand Van Weelden, “They could see things they could do to make you happier, and they would do them.
Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed (分发；分配). It was the Hatches’ wish that their legacy—a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cents should enrich the whole community（社区）and last for generations to come.
Neighbors helping neighbors ——that was Ish and Arlene Hatch’s story.
小题1:According go the text, the Fusses ______.| A．were employed by a truck company | | B．worked in a school cafeteria | | C．were in financial difficulty | | D．lost their home |
小题2:Which of the following is true of the Hatches?| A．They had their children during the Great Depression | | B．They gave away their possessions ( 财产；所有物) to their neighbors | | C．They left the family farm to live in an old house | | D．They helped their neighbors to find jobs |
小题3:Why would the Hatches routinely go from store? | A．They decided to open a store | | B．They couldn’t afford expensive things | | C．They wanted to save money | | D．They wanted to buy gifts for local kids |
小题4: According to Sand Van Weelden, the Hatches were ______.| A．curious | B．optimistic | C．childlike | D．understanding |
小题5:What can we learn from the text? | A．The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example | | B．The summer camp was attractive to the parents | | C．Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy form the Hatches | | D．The community of Alto was poor |
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One morning Raman, a true master of the art of archery (箭术), invited his favorite student to watch a display of his skill. The student had 36 this more than a
hundred times before, but he still obeyed his 37.
Together, they went into a nearby wood and reached a tall 38. Raman picked a rose flower and 39 it on one of the branches of the tree. He 40 opened his bag and took out three objects: his 41, an arrow and a white handkerchief.
Raman stood one hundred paces from the spot where he had placed the 42. Facing his target, he 43 his student to blindfold (蒙住眼睛) him with the handkerchief. The student did as his teacher 44.
“How often have you seen me practice the sport of archery?” Raman asked him 45.
“Every day,” replied his student. “And you have 46 managed to hit the rose from three hundred paces away.”
With his eyes covered by the 47, Raman placed his feet firmly on the ground and 48 the bowstring (弓弦) with all his strength. Aiming at the rose on the 49, he let the arrow fly. The arrow whistled through the air, 50 it did not even hit the tree, missing the target by a few meters.
“Did I 51 it?” said Raman, removing the handkerchief from his eyes.
“No, you missed 52,” replied the student. “I thought you were going to 53 me the power of thought and your ability to perform magic.”
“I have 54 taught you the most important lesson about the power of thought.” replied Raman. “When you 55 something, concentrate only on that: No one will ever hit a target they cannot see.”
| 小题1: | | A．thought | B．seen | C．heard | D．felt |
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| 小题2: | | A．teacher | B．boss | C．father | D．monitor |
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| 小题3: | | A．wall | B．tree | C．pole | D．house |
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| 小题4: | | A．buried | B．educated | C．signed | D．placed |
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| 小题5: | | A．first | B．now | C．then | D．finally |
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| 小题6: | | A．bow | B．hammer | C．apple | D．knife |
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| 小题7: | | A．arrow | B．shoe | C．flower | D．bag |
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| 小题8: | | A．advised | B．expected | C．encouraged | D．asked |
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| 小题9: | | A．planned | B．imagined | C．requested | D．promised |
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| 小题10: | | A．angrily | B．calmly | C．disappointedly | D．sadly |
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| 小题11: | | A．never | B．almost | C．always | D．also |
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| 小题12: | | A．cloth | B．handkerchief | C．paper | D．leaf |
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| 小题13: | | A．drew back | B．brought up | C．held back | D．took off |
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| 小题14: | | A．ground | B．branch | C．tip | D．root |
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| 小题16: | | A．touch | B．learn | C．miss | D．hit |
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| 小题17: | | A．completely | B．suddenly | C．quickly | D．carefully |
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| 小题18: | | A．show | B．give | C．offer | D．lend |
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| 小题19: | | A．again | B．even | C．just | D．seldom |
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| 小题20: | | A．buy | B．find | C．notice | D．want |
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Zhang Lili, a 29-year-old middle school teacher at the No 19 middle school in the city of Jiamusi in Northeast China"s Heilongjiang province was crossing the road just outside the school"s gate when a school bus suddenly came rushing toward nearby students at 8:38 pm on May 8, 2012.
"There were three buses at the school gate ready to pick up students, but the one in the back suddenly crashed into the second bus and pushed it into the first one. There were several students standing between the first and the second buses and they were about to be crushed," said Liu Ye, a student of No. 19 middle school.
"We were waiting to board the bus when suddenly it began moving toward the teachers and students. Zhang Lili immediately pushed the students out of the way, but unfortunately she didn"t escape. The bus crushed her legs. " added Liu.
Zhang Lili was sent to hospital at about 9 pm and she was critically injured and her blood pressure was low. The situation was quite serious when rushed to hospital.
After consulting specialists, the doctors decided that the only way to save her life was cut off both of her legs.
Upon learning about the accident, the deputy mayor of the city, Sun Zhe, asked the hospital to "save the young teacher regardless of the cost"
"If necessary, we will invite more specialists from the capital city, even from whole nation," said Sun.
Fortunately, after 58 hours of emergency medical attention after being transferred to the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Zhang finally regained consciousness on May 15.
"But it cannot be ruled out that her condition may worsen, and the doctors are still working full out to save the heroic teacher," said Zhao Mingyan, ICU director at the hospital, where Zhang is now receiving treatment.
"Her courage moved all of our staff, and we will try our best to help the brave teacher in her future life. " said Wang Jianwei, the director of center.
The Ministry of Education has also named her "National Outstanding Teacher" and called on the country"s educators to learn from her.
小题1:What does the underlined word “it” in the third paragraph refers to ________.| A．the bus in the back | B．the bus in the middle | | C．the bus in the front | D．the third bus |
小题2:What can be inferred from the remark of the deputy Mayor Sun Zhe?| A．Every possible means is being carried out to save the brave teacher. | | B．It’s increasingly difficult to save the brave teacher. | | C．The only way to save the brave teacher is to cut off her legs. | | D．No more medical experts will be needed in the operation to save the brave teacher. |
小题3:What does the underlined sentence in the ninth paragraph attempt to tell us?| A．The woman teacher’s condition will definitely get worse. | | B．There is little possibility that the woman teacher’s condition will improve. | | C．It is obvious that the woman teacher will recover shortly after. | | D．It’s likely that the woman teacher will suffer from a worse medical condition. |
小题4:Which of the following might be the best title for this passage?| A．National Outstanding Teacher | B．A Heroic Teacher | | C．An Example of Top Teachers | D．An bus accident |
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Gregory Olsen is not an astronaut. He is a 60-year-old businessman from New Jersey where he owned his successful technology company. This week, however, Olsen became the world’s third non-astronaut to pay for a trip into space.
On Monday, the Russian-built Soyuz rocket, carrying Olsen, an American astronaut and a Russian astronaut, docked (对接) at the International Space Station (ISS).
Olsen’s wish has come true. He is the third “space tourist” in four years to travel on a Russian craft to the space station. American Dennis Tito and South African Mark Shuttleworth have both made round trips to the ISS. Going into space is not easy, however. Olsen has worked hard for two years to prepare for it.
The Russian Federal Space Agency offers an ISS trip to anyone who can afford it and pass the necessary training. Olsen reportedly paid $20 million for his trip. The Russian space program has been short of money in recent years and is looking for individuals interested in space travel to _________.
NASA（美国宇航局）has relied on the Russian space program and its Soyuz capsule（太空舱）to transport American astronauts to the ISS since the Columbia space shuttle disaster in 2003. The space shuttle Discovery (发现号宇宙飞船)made a flight earlier this year, but the program stopped halfway because of safety concern. So far, the Russians have not charged the U.S. for trips to the ISS. That may change by the end of the year.
As one of the few space tourists, Olsen focuses his attention on the glory of traveling in space.
小题1:What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 5 words.)
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小题2:Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
Up till now, Russia has been helping American astronauts go to the International Space Station for free.
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小题3:Fill in the blank with the proper words or phrases. (Please answer within 10 words.)
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小题4:According to the passage, who can travel into space in the Russian shuttle? (Please answer within 30 words.)
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小题5:Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
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When I was a law professor, a student reported that I made an error in grading his exam by giving him too many points．He was 41 and after thanking him for his honesty, I changed the grade in my 42 . His beaming(欢笑的）face turned to shock．"You"re 43 my grade?" he said angrily．"I would never have come in 44 …"
He didn"t finish the 45_ , but it was obvious that his display of honesty was 46_ .He thought he"d have it all —praise and the higher grade．
Several colleagues thought I should have let the higher grade 47 because all I"d accomplished was to discourage him from being 48 in the future．And every time I tell this story, some people agree to this 49 ．
But I can"t see how I could give good reason for worsening my_ 50 in grading by undermining(损害） the honesty of all my grades by failing to 51 an error．The grade itself would be a dishonest 52 of his knowledge and it would have been 53 to other students．How could I 54 give a student a gift of an unearned grade?
I know 55 reporting an error in one"s favor is unusual, but, like 56_ too much change, it"s clearly the right thing to do．People of character, those with real honesty, hate to give up 57 as much as anyone else．The difference is that for them a good conscience and reputation is 58
enough to give reason for the cost of doing the right thing．
Perhaps lowering the student"s grade did 59 him from being honest in the future, but bribing（贿赂）him to be honest so that he does the right thing when its cost-free would have 60 him even more．The duty to be honest is about right and wrong, not risks and rewards．
| 小题1: | | A．wise | B．right | C．stubborn | D．angry |
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| 小题2: | | A．files | B．books | C．records | D．notes |
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| 小题3: | | A．lowering | B．correcting | C．changing | D．making |
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| 小题4: | | A．whether | B．which | C．what | D．if |
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| 小题5: | | A．sentence | B．word | C．exam | D．lesson |
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| 小题6: | | A．good | B．false | C．special | D．impressive |
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| 小题7: | | A．move | B．change | C．stand | D．drop |
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| 小题8: | | A．brave | B．adventurous | C．successful | D．honest |
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| 小题9: | | A．remark | B．complaint | C．praise | D．achievement |
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| 小题10: | | A．crime | B．mistake | C．doubt | D．guilt |
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| 小题11: | | A．make | B．find | C．correct | D．avoid |
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| 小题12: | | A．reaction | B．sense | C．sign | D．reflection |
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| 小题13: | | A．unfair | B．cruel | C．tough | D．funny |
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| 小题14: | | A．carefully | B．possibly | C．politely | D．patiently |
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| 小题15: | | A．actively | B．secretly | C．voluntarily | D．curiously |
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| 小题16: | | A．receiving | B．paying | C．earning | D．returning |
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| 小题17: | | A．benefits | B．honors | C．awards | D．gifts |
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| 小题18: | | A．pleasure | B．reward | C．content | D．honor |
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| 小题19: | | A．protect | B．influence | C．discourage | D．separate |
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| 小题20: | | A．improved | B．encouraged | C．blamed | D．harmed |
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