Laura was married for 6 months. Her husband was using drugs. She didn’t want her son or her unborn baby to live that way, but she was afraid to ask her husband to leave. She left him a note instead. After reading the note, Laura’s husband waited for her to come home and then beat her and
her son.
He smashed（使……碎）dishes, pictures and toys and left the house in a terrible mess（混杂）. He said it was all her fault. After Laura cleaned up the mess she went to the hospital. She was badly hurt all over her body, but the baby was fine.
Laura had little education and she never had a good paying job. She was ashamed to ask for help from the police, courts or women’s shelters. Laura wanted her marriage and family to work. Sometimes her husband was very nice to her. She decided to try harder se her children could have a home and a father. Laura joined a church and told a priest（牧师）about her problem.
But her husband kept using drugs and hurting the family. Finally, she told her husband she loved him, but they should live apart for a while. He beat her again. The priest had called and could tell Laura was in trouble. He came over to talk to her, He asked the husband to go out for a while. Laura packed up her kids and left. Her husband went to jail. Laura got a lot of help from groups that help women who have been beaten. Now she is in college, has her own apartment and works on special projects at a women’s shelter. “We got out , and it changed the life for me and my children. You can do it. You can break the cycle.” Laura said.
小题1: Laura’s husband treated her ________.| A．carefully | B．badly | C．coldly | D．carelessly |
小题2:. Why did Laura not leave her husband in the beginning?| A．Because she loved him very much. | | B．Because he could make her live a rich life. | | C．Because he was her son’s father. | | D．Because she hoped to keep the family. |
小题3:. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Now Laura works on a special project at a women’s shelter.
B. Laura had little education and she never had a good paying job.
C. After Laura cleaned up the mess, she went to the church.
D. Laura was ashamed to ask for help from organizations.
小题4:. Which do you think is this passage about?| A．Educational and social problems. | B．Working and housing. | | C．Family violence（暴力）. | D．Relationship between husband and wife. |
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小题1:.B
小题1:.D
小题1:.C
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试题【Laura was married for 6 months. Her husband was using drugs. She didn’t want her】；主要考察你对
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41～60各题所给的四个选项（A.B.C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
Jack Baines is a self-made millionaire, but his beginnings were very lowly. He was the youngest of eight children. His father had a 41 in a cotton mill (纱厂), but he was often 42 to work because of poor health. The family couldn’t 43 to pay the rent or bills, and the children often went 44 . After leaving school at the age of 14, Jack was 45 what to do when Mr Walker, his old teacher, offered to lend him ￡100 to start his own 46 .
It was just after the war. Raw materials were not enough, and Jack saw a 47 in scrap metal(废弃金属). He bought bits of metal and stored it in an old garage. When he had built up a large amount, he sold it and 48 plenty of money. Jack 49 working hard. After one year he succeeded in 50 the ￡100.
By the time Jack was 30 years old he had 51 his first million, and he wanted to 52 this achievement by doing something “ 53 ”. With all his money it was 54 to build a beautiful home for himself and his parents. In 1959, “Baines Castle” was built in the 55 of the Lancashire countryside. It was one of the finest buildings in the country.
Jack has recently sold “Baines Castle” for ￡500 million, 56 Jack still can’t get used to 57 the good life. He can 58 be found drinking with the locals at the local pub（酒吧）.
“I remember being very 59 as a child, but never 60 as a child,” says Jack, “and I will never forget where I came from and who I am.”
| 小题1: | | A．job | | B．work | | C．company | | D．house |
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| | 小题2: | | A．able | | B．glad | | C．unable | | D．eager |
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| | 小题3: | | A．offer | | B．like | | C．expect | | D．afford |
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| | 小题4: | | A．wrong | | B．hungry | | C．ill | | D．bad |
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| | 小题5: | | A．seeing | | B．wondering | | C．doubting | | D．preparing |
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| | 小题6: | | A．school | | B．farm | | C．business | | D．store |
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| | 小题7: | | A．problem | | B．purpose | | C．future | | D．principle |
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| | 小题8: | | A．spent | | B．borrowed | | C．wasted | | D．earned |
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| | 小题9: | | A．enjoyed | | B．preferred | | C．promised | | D．hated |
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| | 小题10: | | A．developing | | B．saving | | C．repaying | | D．paying |
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| | 小题11: | | A．given | | B．made | | C．taken | | D．lost |
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| | 小题12: | | A．remember | | B．honor | | C．celebrate | | D．recognize |
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| | 小题13: | | A．common | | B．simple | | C．interesting | | D．great |
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| | 小题14: | | A．impossible | | B．possible | | C．obvious | | D．basic |
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| | 小题15: | | A．ground | | B．front | | C．spot | | D．heart |
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| | | 小题17: | | A．using | | B．sparing | | C．living | | D．keeping |
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| | 小题18: | | A．often | | B．never | | C．sometimes | | D．seldom |
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| | 小题19: | | A．rich | | B．poor | | C．healthy | | D．well |
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| | 小题20: | | A．proud | | B．satisfied | | C．unhappy | | D．happy |
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It was a Sunday morning and I was in a terrible mood. Two of my friends had gone to the movies the night before and hadn’t invited me. I was in my room thinking of ways to make them sorry when my father came in and said, “Want to go for a ride, today, Beck?”
“No ! Leave me alone!” Those were the last words I said to him that morning.
My friends invited me to go to the mall with them a few hours later. I forgot to be mad at them and went. I came home to find a note on the table. My mother put it where I would be sure to see it. “Dad has had an accident. Please meet us at Highland Park Hospital.”
When I reached the hospital，my mother came out and told me my father’s injuries were extensive. “Your father told the driver to leave him alone and just call 911，thank God! If he had moved Daddy，there’s no telling what might have happened. A broken rib（肋骨）might have pieced（穿透）a lung…” My mother might have said more, but I didn’t hear anything except those terrible words: leave me alone.
It was several days later that he was finally able to have a conversation. I held his hand gently, afraid of hurting him. “Daddy…I am so sorry…” “It’s okay, sweetheart.” “No,”I said, “I mean about what I said to you that day.”
My father never tells lies but he looked at me and said, “I don’t remember anything about that day, not before, during or after the accident. I remember kissing you goodnight the night before, though.” I regretted for my thoughtless words.
My English teacher once told me that words have immeasurable power. They can hurt or they can heal. And we all have the power to choose our words.
小题1:Why did the author say sorry to his father in the hospital?| A．Because he was rude to his father that morning. | | B．Because he didn’t go along with his father. | | C．Because he failed to come earlier after the accident. | | D．Because he couldn’t look after his father in the hospital |
小题2:The reason why the author’s father said he forgot everything about that day is that________. .| A．he had a poor memory | B．he just wanted to comfort his son | | C．he didn’t wanted to comfort his son | D．he lost his memory after the accident |
小题3:We know from the passage that when the accident happened,_______________.| A．the author’s father called the hospital immediately. | | B．the author’s father was on his way to the mall. | | C．the author was watching a film with two of his friends. | | D．the author’s father told the driver not to move him. |
小题4: What lesson did Beck learn from the matter?| A．Don’t treat your parents badly. | B．Don’t hurt others with rude words | | C．Don’t move the injured in an accident. | D．Don’t be angry with friends at small things. |
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Most people trade money for entertainment. Movies, concerts, and shows are enjoyable but expensive. If you think that you can’t have a good time without spending a lot of money, read on. A little resourcefulness and a few minutes of newspaper-scanning(浏览) should give you some pleasant surprises.
People may be the most interesting show in a large city. Walk through busy streets and see what everybody else is doing. You will probably see people from all over the world. you will certainly see people of every age, size and shape, and you will get a free fashion show, too. window-shopping is also a safe sport—if the stores are closed.
Check the listing in your neighborhood paper. Local colleges or schools often welcome the public to hear an interesting speaker or a good debate. The film or concert series at the local public library probably won’t cost you a penny. Be sure to check commercial(商业的) advertisements, too. A flea(跳蚤) market can provide hours of pleasant browsing. Perhaps you can find a free cooking crafts demonstration in a department store.
Plan ahead for some activities. It is always more pleasant not to have people in front of you in a museum or at a zoo. You may save some money, too, since these places often set aside one or two free admission days at slow times during the week. Pretend that you are a tourist from time to time, and get to know our city all over again including the indispensable sights that people travel miles to see. If you feel like taking an interesting walk, find a free walking tour, or plan one yourself. You will see your city in a new perspective once you know more about its history or its architectural(建筑的) treasures. With imagination and spirit of adventure you can quite easily find good entertainment at no cost at all.
小题1: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?| A．There are many kinds of amusements you can enjoy without spending much money. | | B．You should be a tourist if you want to know more about the city you live in. | | C．The film shown at the local public library is often free of charge. | | D．Local colleges often hold meetings to debate the issues people are interested in. |
小题2:“You will certainly see people of every age, size and shape.” “Shape” here refers to people
being ____.| A．old and young | B．beautiful and ugly | C．tall and short | D．fat or thin |
小题3:If you are wandering through the busy street, which attract you most?| A．Various buildings. | B．Car driving. | C．Free walking. | D．Window-shopping. |
小题4: The best title for the passage is ____.| A．Amusement at No Cost | B．Movies, Concerts and Shows | | C．The Cheapest Window-shopping | D．The Most Enjoyable Street Musicians |
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For 52 years my father got up every morning at 5:30 a.m., except Sunday, and went to work. I__41__saw my father home from work ill. He had no hobbies, __42__taking care of his family.
For 22 years, __43__I left home for college, my father__44__me every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.. He was always interested in my__45__,or how my family was doing, and I never once heard him__46__about his lot (生活状况) in life. The calls even came when he and my mother were in other states.
Nine years ago when I__47__my first house, my father, 67 years old, spent three days__48__my house. He would not__49__me to pay someone to have it done. All he __50__was a cup of tea, a paint brush and to talk to him. But I was too__51__.I had a law practice to run, and I could not take__52__to hold the brush, or talk to my father.__ 53__things happened several times later.
The morning on Sunday. January 16, 1996, my father telephoned me__54__,this time from my sister’s home in Florida. But the__55__came again at 4:40 p.m. that day. My father was in the__56__in Florida with an aneurysm (动脉瘤)．I got on an a irplane__57__, and on the way, I__58__of all the times I had not taken the time to talk to my father. I determined that when I arrived, I would__59__for the lost time, and have a nice long talk with him.
I arrived in Florida at 11:30 p.m., my father had__ 60__at 9:12 p.m.. This time it was he who did not have time to talk, or to wait for me.
小题1:.
．| A．ever | B．never | C．always | D．often |
小题2:.
．| A．except | B．rather than | C．more than | D．or rather |
小题3:.A．becau se | B．before | C．although | D．since |
小题4:.
．| A．visited | B．praised | C．telephoned | D．met |
小题5:.
．| A．work | B．life | C．study  | D．plan |
小题6:.
．| A．worry | B．care | C．talk | D．look |
小题7:.
．| A．built | B．found | C．bought | D．sold |
小题8:.
．| A．repairing | B．painting | C．cleaning | D．decorating |
小题9:.
．| A．teach | B．order | C．force | D．allow |
小题10:.| A．asked | B．kept | C．ordered | D．served |
小题11:.
．| A．smart | B．upset | C．busy | D．tired |
小题12:.
．| A．practice | B．task | C．tea | D．time |
小题13:.
．| A．Different | B．Similar  | C．Funny | D．Stra nge |
小题14:.
．| A．as usual | B．in pain | C．casually | D．finally |
小题15:.| A．call | B．moment | C．situation | D．scene |
小题16:.
．| A．church | B．school | C．home | D．hospital |
小题17:.
．| A．immediately | B．happily | C．gradually | D．carefully |
小题18:.
．| A．heard | B．spoke | C．thought | D．demanded |
小题19:.
．| A．take up | B．make up | C．turn up | D．put up |
小题20:.
．| A．started out | B．given in | C．passed away | D．come back |
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One morning I wasted nearly an hour watching a tiny ant carry a huge feather. Several times, it 31 several obstacles in its path. And after a momentary pause it would make the necessary detour (绕道). 32 one point, the ant had to cross a crack about 10mm wide. After some 33
thoughts, the ant laid the feather over the crack, walked 34 it and picked the feather up on the other side, then continued on its way. I was 35 by the cleverness of this ant. It was only a small insect, lacking in 36 yet equipped with a brain to reason, explore, discover and overcome. 37 this ant, like the othe r two-legged creatures 38 on the earth, also shares human failings.
After some time the ant 39 reached its destination—a flower bed and a small hole that was the entrance to its 40 home. It was there that the ant met its 41 .How could that large feather possibly 42 such a small hole? Of course, it couldn’t. So the ant, after all this 43 and using great brightness, overcoming problems all along the way, just gave up the 44 and went home. The ant had not thought the problem through 45 it began its journey and in the end the feather was 46 more than a burden. Isn’t our 47 like that?
We worry about our families; we worry about the 48 of money; and we worry about all kinds of things. These are all burdens—the things we pick up along life’s path, and drag them around the obstacles and over the cracks that life will bring, only to 49 that at the destination they are
50 and we can’t take them with us.
小题1:.| A．brought about | B．got over | C．came across | D．dealt with |
小题2: 小题3: | A．brave | B．tiring | C．magic | D．short |
小题4: | A．across | B．through | C．beside | D．behind |
小题5: | A．frightened | B．attracted | C．annoyed | D．satisfied |
小题6: | A．size | B．height | C．depth | D．length |
小题7: | A．Therefore | B．But | C．Moreover | D．Otherwise |
小题8: | A．working | B．sleeping | C．living | D．walking |
小题9: | A．probably | B．suddenly | C．easily | D．finally |
小题10: | A．underground | B．lonely | C．comfortable | D．big |
小题11: | A．partner | B．match | C．parent | D．friend |
| 小题12: | | A．fit | B．fix | C．suit | D．fill |
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| 小题13: | | A．decision | B．pleasure | C．trouble | D．matter |
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| 小题14: | | A．insect | B．problem | C．hole | D．feather |
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小题15: A. after B. until C . before D. once
| 小题16: | | A．nothing | B．anything | C．something | D．everything |
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| 小题17: | | A．study | B．aim | C．dream | D．life |
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| 小题18: | | A．waste | B．lack | C．worth | D．danger |
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| 小题19: | | A．think | B．find | C．wonder | D．warn |
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| 小题20: | | A．bad | B．practical | C．useless | D．meaningful |
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