I first went to hear a live rock concert when I was eight years old. My brother and his friends were all ___1____ of a heavy metal group called Black Wednesday. When they ___2____ that Black Wednesday were going to perform at our local theatre, they all bought ____3___ for performance. However, at the last minute, once of the friends couldn’t go, so my brother __4_____ me the ticket. I was really ___5___!
I remember the buzz (嘈杂声) of excitement inside the theatre as we all found our __6____ . After a few minutes, the lights went down and everybody became ___7____. I could barely make out the stage in the ___8____. We waited. Then there was a roar from the crowd, like an explosion, as the first members of the band ___9____ the stage. My brother leaned over and shouted something in my ear, but I couldn’t ____10___ what he was saying. The first song was already starting and the music was as ____11___ a jet engine. I could ___12____ the drum beats and bass notes in my stomach.
I can’t recall any of the songs that the band played. I just __13_ that I really enjoyed the show and didn’t want it to _ 14_. But in the end, after three encores (加演), the show finished. We left the 15_ and walked unsteadily out onto the pavement. I felt a little dizzy, as if I had just 16_from a long sleep. My ears were still 17 _with the beat of the last song.
After the 18 , I became a Black Wednesday fan too for a few years before getting into other kinds of music. Once in a while, 19_, I listen to one of their songs and 20_I’m back at that first show.
| 小题1: | | A．members | B．friends | C．fans | D．volunteers |
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| 小题2: | | A．guessed | B．discovered | C．thought | D．predicted |
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| 小题3: | | A．flowers | B．drinks | C．clothes | D．tickets |
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| 小题4: | | A．booked | B．offered | C．returned | D．found |
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| 小题5: | | A．relaxed | B．embarrassed | C．excited | D．encouraged |
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| 小题6: | | A．seats | B．entrance | C．spots | D．space |
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| 小题7: | | A．comfortable | B．quite | C．serious | D．nervous |
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| 小题8: | | A．silence | B．noise | C．darkness | D．smoke |
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| 小题9: | | A．fell upon | B．got through | C．broke into | D．stepped onto |
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| 小题10: | | A．forget | B．hear | C．repeat | D．bear |
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| 小题11: | | A．loud | B．heard | C．sweet | D．fast |
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| 小题12: | | A．feel | B．touch | C．enjoy | D．digest |
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| 小题13: | | A．realize | B．understand | C．believe | D．remember |
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| 小题14: | | A．continue | B．delay | C．finish | D．change |
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| 小题15: | | A．party | B．theatre | C．opera | D．stage |
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| 小题16: | | A．escaped | B．traveled | C．benefited | D．woken |
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| 小题17: | | A．aching | B．burning | C．ringing | D．rolling |
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| 小题18: | | A．competition | B．performance | C．interview | D．celebration |
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| 小题19: | | A．through | B．otherwise | C．instead | D．besides |
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| 小题20: | | A．decide | B．regret | C．conclude | D．imagine |
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Violin prodigies (神童), I learned, have come in distinct waves from distinct regions. Most of the great performers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were born and brought up in Russia and Eastern Europe. I asked Isaac Stern, one of the world’s greatest violinists the reason for this phenomenon. “It is very clear,” he told me. “They were all Jews and Jews at the time were severely oppressed and ill-treated in that part of the world. They were not allowed into the professional fields, but they were allowed to achieve excellence on a concert stage.” As a result, every Jewish parent’s dream was to have a child in the music school because it was a passport to the West.
Another element in the emergence of prodigies, I found, is a society that values excellence in a certain field to nurture (培育) talent. Nowadays, the most nurturing societies seem to be in the Far East. “In Japan, a most competitive society, with stronger discipline than ours,” says Isaac Stern, children are ready to test their limits every day in many fields, including music. When Western music came to Japan after World War II, that music not only became part of their daily lives, but it became a discipline as well. The Koreans and Chinese as we know, are just as highly motivated as the Japanese.
That’s a good thing, because even prodigies must work hard. Next to hard work, biological inheritance（遗传） plays an important role in the making of a prodigy. J. S. Bach, for example, was the top of several generations of musicians, and four of his sons had significant careers in music.
小题1: Jewish parents in Eastern Europe longed for their children to attend music school because ________.| A．it would allow them access to a better life in the West | | B．Jewish children are born with excellent musical talent | | C．they wanted their children to enter into the professional field | | D．it would enable the family to get better treatment in their own country |
小题2: Nurturing societies as mentioned in the passage refer to societies that ________.| A．are highly motivated in the education of music | | B．treasure talent and provide opportunities for its full development | | C．encourage people to compete with each other | | D．promise talented children high positions |
小题3: Which of the following contributes to the emergence of musical prodigies according to the passage?| A．a natural gift. | B．extensive knowledge of music. | | C．very early training. | D．a prejudice-free society. |
小题4: Which of the following titles best summarizes the main idea of the passage?| A．Jewish Contribution to Music | B．Training of Musicians in the World | | C．Music and Society | D．The Making of Music Prodigies |
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I truly feel that my mother led me here, to Morzaine, and to my future as a happy wife and business woman. When Mum 1 in October 2007,I was a cook. In December that year, while I was working for a wedding, a pearl necklace Mum had left me 2 .I was distraught（忧心如焚的）. Some days later, I was 3 that a guy who was working with us that day. “could probably have made a fortune 4 the necklace he found.” 5 .he returned it. Hearing how I’d 6 Mum for six months before her death, he said, “Christmas is going to be 7 —why not go out to the Alps for a couple of weeks?”
I come to Morzaine ,a small ,friendly village in the Alps and___8_ fell in love with it .What was __9__to be a stopgap (权宜之计) trip turned into a new life .I kept travelling between London and here and felt _10__than I had in months .In December 2008 , I was __11_as a hotel manager and moved here full time .
A month later, I met Paul, who was traveling here. We fell in love. In the beginning , I didn’t want to discuss___12__, because the sadness of losing Mum__13__felt great. Paul understood that and never___14__me but, by summer, we got married. A year later, we used his saving, and the money from the sale of Mom’s house, to build our own ___15__.
We want to give our guests a __16__ feel, so each room is themed(以……为题) around memories from our lives. There are also styles to remind me of Mom ---- a tiny chair which ___17___ be in her bedroom is set in one room.
We are having a wonderful life Mum ___18___ naturally part of it, _19___ there’s no way we would be here if it wasn’t for the __20_ she gave me. I know she’s here in spirit, keeping an eye on us .
小题1:| A．died | B．came | C．returned | D．visited |
小题2:| A．burned | B．disappeared | C．broke | D．dropped |
小题3:| A．shown | B．comforted | C．persuaded | D．told |
小题4:| A．hiding | B．stealing | C．selling | D．wearing |
小题5:| A．Luckily | B．Naturally | C．Surely | D．Hopefully |
小题6:| A．nursed | B．cured | C．missed | D．guarded |
小题7:| A．long | B．hard | C．merry | D．free |
小题8:| A．suddenly | B．finally | C．nearly | D．immediately |
小题9:| A．said | B．proved | C．supposed | D．judged |
小题10:| A．smarter | B．higher | C．firmer | D．lighter |
小题11:| A．honored | B．hired | C．regarded | D．trained |
小题12:| A．travel | B．business | C．children | D．marriage |
小题13:| A．recently | B．once | C．still | D．first |
小题14:| A．left | B．pushed | C．surprised | D．interrupted |
小题15:| A．hotel | B．restaurant | C．home | D．shop |
小题16:| A．homely | B．lively | C．motherly | D．friendly |
小题17:| A．ought to | B．used to | C．might | D．could |
小题18:| A．takes | B．keeps | C．looks | D．feels |
小题19:| A．unless | B．while | C．because | D．though |
小题20:| A．money | B．chair | C．house | D．necklace |
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It’s 5:00 in the morning when the alarm (闹钟) rings in my ears. I roll out of bed and walk blindly through the dark into the bathroom. I turn on the light and put on my glasses. The house is still as I walk downstairs while my husband and three kids sleep peacefully. Usually I go for a long run, but today I choose my favorite exercise DVD insanity. Sweat pours down my face and into my eyes. My heart races as I face my body to finish each movement. As I near the end of the exercise ,I feel extremely tired, but a smile is of my face. It’s not a smile because the DVD is over , but a smile of success from pushing my body to its extreme limit.
Some people enjoy shopping, smoking , food, work, or even chocolate. But I need exercise to get through each day. Some shake heads when they see me run through the town. Others get hurt when I refuse to try just one bite of their grandmother’s chocolate cake. They raise their eyebrows, surprised by my “no thank you,” or by my choice to have a salad. Over the years , I have learned it’s okay to just say “no.” I shouldn’t feel sorry for refusing food that I don’t want to eat.
So what drives me to roll out of bed at 5:00 a.m.? What gives me the reason to just say to ice cream? Commitment. A commitment to change my life with a way that reduces daily anxiety, increases self –confidence and energy, extends life and above all improve my body shape. This is the point where a smile appears on my face as I look at myself in the mirror or try on my favorite pair of jeans that now fit just right. It’s through commitment and sweat that I can make a difference within myself inside and out.
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Why is there a smile on the author’s face in the morning?| A．Because she sees her family sleeping peacefully. | | B．Because she finishes her favorite exercise | | C．Because she enjoys the interesting DVD | | D．Because she feels a sense of achievement |
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Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 2?| A．She doesn’t treat others politely | | B．She likes to make others surprised | | C．Others don’t understand what she does | | D．Others try to help her by offering her food |
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What does the underlined word “commitment” in the last paragraph mean?| A．Good health | B．Firm belief | C．A strong power | D．A regular half |
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What can we learn about the author from the text?| A．She acts in a strange way | | B．She wants to look different from others | | C．She aims to develop a good body shape | | D．She has difficult getting along with others |
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The young wonman entered the pool where an injured dolphin(海豚) was swimming. Despite her fear,she felt strong wearing her new leg.
In her second grade. Maja 1 her cousin.Jasmina.After Jasmina’s death.Maja swore she would honor the little girl by 2 with a dolphin,an animal that both girls 3 .”Jasmina never got the chance to do it.”says Maja.now32,”so I 4 that someday I’d do it for her.”
In high school,Maja was 5 about sports. she even planned to become an athlete. 6 ,in 1993. during the eivil war in her home country, a bomb 7 her left leg.
After two years’ 8 in the U.S.,Maja received her first artifierd (人造的)leg. But 9 it didn’t fit well, walking for Maja was painfei 10 she managed to graduart from a loca high school. Then after receiving a 11 from Saint Francis University, she got a job at an insurance firm and 12 started her own campany.
To relax. Maja 13 ofter watch the dolphins play at an auarium (水族馆)near her home.A young dolphin. Winter, who had lost its tail, eaught her 14 One day,Maja happened to see trainers 15 Winter with a high-teeh tail.When they were done.Winter swam freely in the water.Maja was 16 . She managed to find the inventors of Winter’s tail.Within ten days,she had a new leg which freed her the 17 that had troubled her for almost 16years.
Now, Maja was ready to keep her 18 .She went to the aquarium. Lowered herself into the pool and held out a hand to Winter, who approached 19 , then swum away. After a few minutes. The dollop hint let Maja 20 its back Finally .they began to swim around together.
| 小题1: | | A．lost | B．visited | C．rescued | D．left |
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小题2: | A．talking | B．living | C．swimming | D．surfing |
| 小题3: | | A．adored | B．adopted | C．possessed | D．premised |
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小题4: | A．pretended | B．deeided | C．perfected | D．agreed |
小题5: | A．positive | B．atheistic | C．particular | D．curious |
| 小题6: | | A．Undoubtedly | B．Surprisingly | C．Strangely | D．Unfurunaterly |
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| 小题7: | | A．took away | B．took ever | C．cut down | D．cut out |
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| 小题8: | | A．study | B．potation | C．treatment | D．experiment |
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| 小题9: | | A．until | B．because | C．although | D．it |
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| 小题10: | | A．Otherwise | B．Therefore | C．Besides | D．However |
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| 小题11: | | A．scholarships | B．degree | C．prize | D．notice |
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| 小题12: | | A．gradually | B．actually | C．eventually | D．niter |
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| 小题13: | | A．might | B．should | C．could | D．would |
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| 小题15: | | A．celebrating | B．grueling | C．marking | D．firm |
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小题16: | A．inspired | B．passed | C．shocked | D．amused |
| 小题17: | | A．worry | B．sadness | C．pain | D．fear |
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| 小题18: | | A．appointment | B．promise | C．record | D．halt |
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小题19:.| A．blindly | B．angrily | C．gratefully | D．cautiously |
| 小题20: | | A．strike | B．cover | C．touch | D．wipe |
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Honesty, my mum always used to tell me, is the best policy. Of course, this didin’t include her when she told me that if I didn’t eat all my vegetables Father Christmas would find out and wouldn’t give me any presents.
But when it comes to medicine, I had assumed it was important to always be honest with my patients. After all, the doctor patient relationship is based on trust, and therefore honesty is essential, Or so I thought.
I had just started working in geriatrics(老年病科). Mr. McMahon was brought in when his baby was faound very swollen. I took a medical history from his daughter would accompanied him in the ambulance. She’d been his main carer for years. I stood looking at him as she gave a detailed history. “Has he lost any weight recently?” I asked, “Well, it’s funny you should mention that, but yes.” She said slowly. There was silence for a few moments. “Why? What are you worried about?” she asked, I hesitated. She was obviously very involved in his care and it was only fair that I told her the truth. “Well, we need to prove it’s not cancer.” I said and talked briefly about some of the tests I was going to order.
Half an hour later, a nurse called me: “Mr. McMahon’s daughter broke down－she said you told her he had cancer.” My heart sank. By the time I arrived at the ward, my consultant was already there, explaining that we still had to run lots of tests and that it was by no means confirmed that he had cancer. I stood silently at the end of the bed. My consultant was obviously angry with me and as we left Mr. McMahon, she turned to me. “Why on carch did you do that?” she asked to disbelief. I looked at her andbit my hp. “She asked me what I was worried about and I told her.” I said, hanging my head. “And give her more to worry about?” replied my consultant. “You don’t say the word ‘cancer’ until it’s confirmed. Even if you suspect it, think very carefully before you tell people.”
As it turned out, it wasn’t cancer. But I did learn that when somecone is stressed and worried about their loved one they’re sometimes selective in what they hear－and as a doctor it’s important to be mindful of this. In being truthful, I’d made the situation worse.
小题1:.The purpose of the first two paragraphs is to show that the author .| A．misunderstood the doctor-patient relationship | | B．was anxious to receive Christmas gifts | | C．regarded honesty as the best policy | D．had an unhealthy eating habit |
小题2:The author’s consultant was angry with him because .| A．he told the daughter what he suspected. | | B．he delayed running the necessary tests. | | C．he failed to confirm the parent’s disease. | | D．he forgot what the consultant had advised. |
小题3:The author hung his head (the underlined part in Para.4) because he was feeling | A．guilty | B．hurt | C．disappointed | D．helpless |
小题4:.What lesson has the author learnt from his experience?| A．Learning form parents is necessary. | | B．Jumping to a conclusion is dangerous. | | C．Telling the truth may not always be the best solution. | | D．Selecting pleasant words may not be the perfect policy. |
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