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him. “The thought was ,it would be good for me,” he recalled.
It was not. Anthony did badly in his studies, had few friends and was bullied for five years. “My teachers couldn’t have had a lower opinion of me,” he said. “I wasn’t even smart enough to rebel. The one thing I remember from the very earliest age was the desire to write. When I was 10 years old, I remember asking my parents to get me a typewriter for my birthday because I wanted to be a writer.”
Now, at 55, Anthony is one of the world’s most successful children’s book authors. His Alex Rider series has sold more than 5 million copies,and the eighth book featuring the young spy, Crocodile Tears, has come out.
The Alex Rider books tell the adventures of 14-year-old Alex Rider, an agent for the British intelligence agency M16.
Anthony says he doesn’t try to write for kids; it just comes out that way.“ I have a feeling that it has something to do with purity and simplicity. I give as little information as is necessary to describe the room, the character in the room, and get on with the action,” he said.
The style has also made Anthony a successful writer of television shows for adults in Britain because, he says, writing books for kids is a lot like writing television for grown-ups: In both cases, it’s all about entertaining people with a good story.
Now, Anthony couldn’t be happier with his life. He sums up his success:“…you can be anything you want to be if you just believe in yourself. I do believe it completely.”
小题1:Which of the following is true of Anthony?
A.He was the beloved child of his family. |
B.Although he is successful, he isn’t very happy. |
C.He places more emphasis on the characters’ behavior in his stories. |
D.Studying in a boarding school proved a good choice for him. |
A.often criticized him. | B.showed great concern for him. |
C.encouraged him to be a writer. | D.thought little of his ability. |
A.Anthony’s popular books—Alex Rider series |
B.Alex Rider, a popular character |
C.Anthony, a successful children’s book author |
D.Special writing style |
A.Confidence is the key to success. | B.Hardship teaches valuable lessons. |
C.Internet is the best teacher. | D.Failure is the mother of success. |
答案
小题1:C
小题2:D
小题3:C
小题4:A
解析
小题1:理解归纳题,通读文中语句理解归纳可知。
小题2:细节理解题,根据文中语句““My teachers couldn’t have had a lower opinion of me,””理解可知。
小题3:标题理解归纳题,通读文中语句理解归纳可知。本文主要讲解了Anthony成长经历。
小题4:细节理解题,根据文中语句“He sums up his success:“…you can be anything you want to be if you just believe in yourself. I do believe it completely.””理解可知。
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试题【Anthony was sad. He was, as he put it, “not very bright” and couldn’t win the at】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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I didn’t cry when I learned I was the parent of a mentally handicapped (弱智的) child.
“Go ahead and cry,”the doctor __1__ kindly. But I couldn’t cry then nor during the months that followed.
We sent her to a kindergarten in our neighborhood at age seven. I worried that she was the “__2__” child among twenty fiveyearolds.
__3__,positive things began to happen to Kristi in her school,and to her schoolmates,too. When talking big of their own accomplishments,Kristi’s classmates always took __4__ to praise her as well,“Kristi got all her spelling words right today.”No one would say that her spelling list was easier than anyone else’s.
During Kristi’s second year in school,she __5__ a very special challenge. The big public event of the term was a __6_ based on the final outcome of the year’s music and physical education activities. Kristi was __7__ in both. My husband and I felt __8__ about the day as well.
On the day of the program,Kristi _9__ to be sick. Desperately I wanted to keep her home. Why let Kristi fail in a gymnasium __10__ with parents,students and teachers?What a simple __11__!But I finally got her onto the school bus.
Just as I had forced my daughter to go to school,now I forced myself to go,too. Then I knew Kristi’s __12__.Her class was divided into relay(接力) teams. With her slow and clumsy reactions,she would surely _13__ her team.
But as Kristi’s turn to __14_ neared,a change took place in her team. The tallest boy in the line stepped __15__ Kristi and placed his hands on her waist. Two other boys stood a little ahead of her. The __16_ the player in front of Kristi stepped from the sack(bag),the two boys seized it and held it open while the tall boy __17__Kristi and dropped her neatly into the sack. A girl ahead took her hand and supported her until she gained her __18__.Then off Kristi hopped (跳跃),smiling and proud.
At the cheers of the crowd,I slipped out to thank Heaven for the warm and considerate people making it possible for my __19__daughter to be like her fellow human beings. Then I finally __20_.
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Beatrix was born into a rich London-based family where she was tutored by very strict private teachers and so spent her youth isolated from other youngsters.
During her youth she had a lot of pets and spent vacations in Scotland and also the Lake District. It was at the Lake District that she developed a love of wildlife. She studied the area’s natural wonders carefully and painted them continuously. But her old-fashioned, Manchester-born parents discouraged her intellectual improvement, thinking it inappropriate for a young lady. However, her study and watercolour paintings of wild mushrooms made her widely respected within the field of biology.
In her 30’s, Beatrix Potter wrote the remarkably successful kid’s book, The Tale of Pew Rabbit. Close to that time she became secretly engaged to her publisher Norman Warne. This caused a great disagreement with her parents, who did not approve of Beatrix getting married to somebody of lower social status. Sadly, Warne died before the marriage ceremony.
Ultimately Beatrix Potter began writing and also illustrating (绘图) kid’s books full-time. Using profits from her books, Beatrix grew to become economically independent of her parents and was eventually in a position to buy Hill Top Farm in the Lake District. She extended the property with additional purchases of neighbouring land over time. In her 40’s, Bestrix married William Heelis, a local lawyer. She ended up becoming a sheep breeder and farmer while continuing to publish as well as illustrate books for children. In all she authored 23 publications.
Beatrix died on December 22, 1943, and left the majority of her property to the National Trust. Her books carry on selling well globally, in many different languages. Her stories have been retold in numerous formats including a ballet, movies, and cartoons.
Such is her reputation, and that of the characters from her publications, that many Beatrix Potter statues have been created. These tiny Beatrix Potter statues which include pretty much all the actual characters in her publications have become highly valued by art collects and fans of her literature throughout the world.
小题1: What can we learn about Beatrix Potter’s early life?
A.She learned drawing skills from her tutors. |
B.She was very sociable and outgoing. |
C.She was greatly inspired by the beauty of nature. |
D.She was encouraged to think creatively and independently. |
A.They did not believe she was mature enough to get married. |
B.They thought Warne was only interested in Beatrix Potter’s wealth. |
C.They believed that the couple’s characters were mismatched. |
D.They considered Warne to be too common for their daughter. |
A.Manchester. | B.Scotland. | C.The Lake District. | D.London. |
A.Writing, biology, farming. |
B.Drawing, nature, ballet. |
C.Movies, farming, drawing. |
D.Writing, mushrooms, travel. |
A.To describe the consequences of Beatrix Potter’s death. |
B.To present the lasting cultural influence of Beatrix Potter and her works.. |
C.To show the changes in attitude towards Beatrix Potter’s works over the past years. |
D.To criticize the commercialization of Beatrix Potter’s characters since her death. |
Strange though they may look, these so-called barefoot shoes, which reproduce the effect of barefoot running but with less pain, are just one brand in a range of minimalist footwear. These super-thin sports shoes are causing a stir in the world of running and fitness. Why? Because some experts believe they could make you a better, more efficient runner and that traditional trainers could be doing you more harm than good.
"Wearing a shoe that has lots of cushioning and support affects the way your body naturally moves and studies suggest that this carries a higher risk of injury," explains Matt Wallden, an athlete performance expert. "But with barefoot shoes, the foot can actually feel the firmness and shape of the ground, which allows your body to respond effectively.’"
But before you rush out to invest in minimalist footwear, be careful. These kinds of shoes are not meant for everyone, or at least not straight away.
"Ordinary sports shoes with support are good for beginners whose bodies are not used to the impact of running," explains Patrick Davoren, former Olympic athlete. "It you are not in great condition, then running in minimalist footwear may cause injuries and will turn a lot of people off exercise and running.
If you are currently injured, and figures show that in any given year 65% of all runners are, it can be tempting to try anything that promises to get you back on the road, trail, or beach. But barefoot running is not a method of treating injury nor is it a magical way of suddenly turning you into a great athlete.
Even if you’re used to running, when you start using minimalist shoes you should build up your distance gradually. Start_off’by doing just 10% of what you’d normally run and increase the distance by no more than 10% every week. And a word of warning - you may never have soft feet again
小题1:The Vibram FiveFingers are shoes ______.
A.specifically designed for women |
B.that have lots of cushion inside |
C.safest for people who enjoy sports |
D.that are much thinner than normal sports shoes |
A.experts | B.feet | C.shoes | D.runners |
A.make feet more sensitive to the running surface |
B.will produce immediate improvements |
C.force your body to move less naturally |
D.increase the chances of getting hurt |
A.run in the shoes every day at top speed |
B.begin with a shorter running distance than normal |
C.occasionally run barefooted to harden their feet |
D.make sure they are already very fit before using them |
A.A travel book. | B.A movie website. |
C.A sports magazine. | D.A science journal. |
The man shrugged impatiently, for the brightness of those pictures hurt him, and his memory travelled on another ten years. He had a job by then, plenty of friends and started to come home less. He did not really want to remember those years, nor the day when, because o’ debts, he had gone home planning to ask for money. He felt embarrassed, but he knew exactly where his dad kept the money. When his parents stepped out of the room, he took what he wanted and left.
That was the last time he had seen them. Ashamed, he went abroad, and his parents knew nothing about the years of wandering or time in prison. But locked in his cell he often thought of home. Once free, he would love to see his parents again, if they were still alive, and still wanted to see him.
When his prison time was up, he found -a job, but couldn’t settle. Something was drawing him home. He did not want to arrive penniless, so he hitchhiked most of the long journey back. But less than a mile from his destination he started to feel sick with doubt. Could they ever accept this man who had so bitterly disappointed them?
He spent most of that day sitting under a tree. That evening he posted a letter which, although short, had taken him hours to write. It ended with:
I know it is unreasonable of me to suppose you want to see me ... so it’s up to you. I’ll come early Thursday morning. If you want me home, hang a white handkerchief in the window of my old bedroom. If it’s there, I’ll come in; if not, I’ll wave good-bye and go.
And now it was Thursday morning and he was sitting on the pavement at the end of the street. Finally he got up and walked slowly toward the old house. He drew a long breath and looked.
His parents were taking no risks. ________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
The man threw his head back, gave a cry of relief and ran straight through the open front door.
小题1: Why did the man shrug impatiently (paragraph 2) while he was thinking of his childhood?
A.The thoughts made him angry. |
B.He felt he had wasted time. |
C.He was anxious to go home. |
D.The sweet memory caused him much pain. |
A.He doubted if his parents still lived in that house. |
B.He had much news to tell his parents. |
C.He felt ashamed to ask for forgiveness. |
D.He was longing to return home and felt excited. |
a. He took the money from his parents.
b. He bought a bicycle with his savings.
c. He was sentenced to prison.
d. He wrote the letter home.
e. He sat on the pavement.
f. He hitchhiked back home.
A.b, a, c, d, e, f | B.b, a, c, f, d, e |
C.a, c, b, d, f, a | D.a, d, b, c, e, f |
A.Every inch of the house was covered in white. Sheets, pillowcases and table clothes had been placed on every window and door, making it look like a snow house. |
B.The house before him was just as he remembered: the red bricks, the brown door and nothing else. |
C.A colourful blanket was over the front door. On it, in large letters, was written, "Welcome home, son |
D.A police car was parked in the drive way, and two officers stood at the front door. |
A.Sweet Memory | B.White Handkerchief |
C.Abandoned Son | D.Leaving Home |
He stepped forward when was told his 64-year-old mother might be dead within months unless she got a new kidney (肾). The worried surgeon brought her to London to be cared for at his hospital. However, it was not all plain sailing. Tests showed Dr Syed was the wrong blood group, so the only way was to go through a special blood-washing process. He consulted colleagues about that, but they didn’t agree, because the risk of rejection is still too high. Dr Syed and his mother were then advised to consider a new way of donating and receiving, called an organ-paired. That is, Dr Syed donated his kidney to an unknown person and another donor in the chain was a successful match for his mother. The chain of three transplants took place at the same time on July 31 with Dr Syed’s kidney going to a recipient in the Midlands and Mrs. Syed receiving her kidney from a person in the south of England.
Just hours after donating his own kidney, Dr Syed found himself recovering in bed next to his mother. Mrs Syed said, “When I came round from my operation Asim was in the next bed and the first thing he said was, ‘Mum now all your worries are over.’ Tears fell down.”
Now mother and son are recovering well with Dr Syed already back at work. Mrs. Syed is staying with him for several months while the hospital monitors her progress.
He said, “I did what anyone would do when they see a relative suffering disease. Although I wasn’t able to help mum directly, by agreeing to be part of a chain, I was also very happy.”
小题1: Why isn’t it a plain sailing?
A.No one can treat his mother well. |
B.Dr Syed was the wrong blood group. |
C.They didn’t have money to be in hospital. |
D.Mrs. Syed was unwilling to receive the operation. |
A.It is very dangerous. | B.It costs too much. |
C.They didn’t know how to do it at all. | D.They didn’t have the relative equipment. |
A.She was touched by his son’s deed. |
B.She has already recovered completely. |
C.After operation, she went her own home. |
D.She was in hospital in London for many years. |
A.The hospital still needs improving. |
B.Dr Syed has love and devotion to his parents. |
C.The expense in the hospital is too high to afford. |
D.Dr Syed donated his kidney to his mother directly. |
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