People use their mouths for many things. They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In the English language, there are many expressions using the word“mouth”.
For example, if you say bad things about a person, the person might protest and say“Do not bad mouth me. ”Sometimes, people say something to a friend or family member that they later regret because it hurts that person’s feelings. Or they tell the person something they were not supposed to tell. The speaker might say:“I really put my foot in my mouth this time. ”If this should happen, the speaker might feel down in the mouth. In other words, he might feel sad for saying the wrong thing.
Another situation is when someone falsely claims another person said something, the other person might protest,“I did not say that . Do not put words in my mouth. ”
Some people have lots of money because they were born into a very rich family. There is an expression for this, too. You might say such a person“Born with a silver spoon in his mouth. ”This rich person is the opposite of a person who lives from hand to mouth. This person is very poor and only has enough money for the most important things in life, like food.
Parents might sometimes withhold（拒给）sweet food from a child as a form of punishment for saying bad things. For example, if a child says things she should not say to her parents, she might be described as a mouthy child. The parents might even tell the child to stop mouthing off.
But enough of all this talk, I have been running my mouth long enough.
小题1:In what kind of situation will a person say“Do not bad mouth me. ”? | A．When he feels down. | B．When he feels regretful. | | C．When he is spoken ill of. | D．When he feels proud. |
小题2:If a person feels sorry for what he has said, he might say “_____”| A．Do not bad mouth me. | | B．I really put my foot in my mouth this time. | | C．Do not put words in my mouth. | | D．Stop mouthing off. |
小题3:If a person lives from hand to mouth, it implies _____ .| A．he is badly-off | B．he is hard-working | | C．he is well-off | D．he has enough to eat |
小题4:By saying“I have been running my mouth long enough.”, the speaker means “_____”| A．I have run a long way. | B．I have been a mouthy person. | | C．I have learned a lot. | D．I have talked too much. |
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小题1:c
小题2:B
小题3:A
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试题分析：人们用嘴巴吃饭、说话、喊叫和歌唱。但是你知道有关mouth的短语吗？
小题1:细节理解题。根据第二段的首句. if you say bad things about a person, the person might protest and say "Do not bad mouth me. "可知答案是C。
小题2:细节理解题。根据第二段的第二、三、四句可知"当人们发现自己说错话时，就会说"I really put my foot in my mouth（我说错了）this time. "。故选B
小题3:推理判断题。根据第四段的"This rich person is the opposite of a person who lives from hand to mouth. "可推出他应该是一个穷人。选A
小题4:句意理解题。根据最后一段中的But enough of all this talk. 可推知下一句作者说自己已经谈得太多了。D
点评：这篇文章是文化类短文，里面说的是和mouth有关的短语，考生也关注细节和推理。不同的习语要根据不同的语境来猜测。 |
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试题【People use their mouths for many things. They eat, talk, shout and sing. They sm】；主要考察你对
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In some countries, people eat rice every day. 36 they eat it two or three times a day，for breakfast, lunch and supper. They can 37 it, fry (煎) it or 38 it into rice noodles. They usually eat it 39 meat, fish and vegetables.
Some people do not eat some kind of 40 . Muslins, for example, do not eat pork, and Hindus do not eat beef.
The Japanese eat a lot of fish. Japan is an island and its 41 go all over the Pacific looking for fish to 42 . The Japanese sometimes eat uncooked fish, and they also eat a lot of rice.
In 43 such as Britain, Australia and the United States, the most important food is 44 or potatoes. People there usually make their bread from wheat flour. They 45 potatoes in different ways. They can boil them，fry them and roast (烤) them.
In Africa, maize (玉米) is the most important food. 46 rice and wheat, maize is a kind of cereal (谷物). African people make the maize 47 flour. From this flour they make 48 kinds of bread and cakes. Many Africans are very 49 and they can’t afford to eat much 50 with their cereal.
Cereals are a very important kind of food 51 we also need plenty of vegetables and lots of fresh 52 .
Some people eat 53 fruit and vegetables. They do not eat meat or fish or 54 that comes from animals. They eat only food from 55 . Some people say that food from plants is better for us than meat.
| 小题1: | | A．Sometimes | B．Sometime | C．Some time | D．Some times |
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| 小题3: | | A．make | B．turn | C．change | D．eat |
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| 小题4: | | A．as | B．like | C．with | D．together |
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| 小题5: | | A．apples | B．fish | C．meat | D．vegetables |
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| 小题6: | | A．trains | B．planes | C．fishing boats | D．life boats |
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| 小题7: | | A．buy | B．weigh | C．hold | D．catch |
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| 小题8: | | A．the world | B．countries | C．the east | D．developing countries |
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| 小题9: | | A．bread | B．cake | C．flour | D．vegetables |
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| 小题13: | | A．the same | B．different | C．every | D．each |
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| 小题14: | | A．rich | B．poor | C．strong | D．weak |
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| 小题15: | | A．meat | B．maize | C．flour | D．bread |
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| 小题17: | | A．rice | B．cakes | C．fruit | D．potatoes |
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| 小题18: | | A．not only | B．only | C．besides | D．except |
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| 小题19: | | A．something | B．anything | C．pork | D．beef |
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| 小题20: | | A．plants | B．apples | C．pigs | D．fish |
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David Brown and Anne are two patients in the Adult Day Care Program at Mercy Hospitals. David Brown is seventy-two years old. He’s friendly and likes to talk. He lives with his wife in the city. But David is becoming forgetful. His wife says, “He’ll heat up some soup, then forget to turn off the gas.” She is sixty-one and still works. She is worried about leaving her husband alone.
Anne is eighty and lives with her 60-year-old daughter. Her daughter says that she needs a rest. “Mom follows me everywhere. She follows me when I read newspapers. I need a rest and she does, too.”
And so, several times a week, David and Anne’s families take them to the Adult Day Care Center. Many hospitals have this program. Patients come to the Center for a full or half day, from one to five days a week. All the patients live with their families and most are old people.
Mrs. Carol Johnson is the director of the Center. She says, “We are offering both the patients and their families a service of great value. Patients have the chance to get out of their houses. Husbands, wives or grown children can work or have a rest. Most important of all, families are able to stay together.”
小题1:Why did David Brown become a patient of the Adult Day Care Center?| A．Because he is seventy-two years old. | | B．Because he is lonely at home. | | C．Because he is becoming forgetful. | | D．Because he is seriously ill. |
小题2: What happens to Anne’s family?| A．Her daughter is too old to look after her. | | B．Anne cleans all the rooms everyday. | | C．Her daughter doesn’t want Anne to live with her. | | D．Her daughter is very tired because Anne always follows her. |
小题3:Adult Day Care Center is run by ____.| A．hospitals | B．schools | C．churches | D．government |
小题4: Which statement is NOT true about the patients of the Center?| A．Most patients are old people. | | B．All the patients live with their families. | | C．The patients learn many things in the Center. | | D．The patients come to the Center six days a week. |
小题5:Which of the following statements is NOT the reason why the Center is offering a valuable service?| A．Families are able to stay together. | | B．Husbands, wives or grown children can work or have a rest. | | C．Patients have the chance to go out of their houses. | | D．The patients there are given the best medicine and the best operation. |
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Paris is the capital of the European nation of France. It is also one of the most beautiful and most famous cities in the world.
Paris is called the City of Light. It is also an international fashion center. What women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world. Paris is also a famous world center of education. For example, it is where the headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this beautiful river. The oldest and perhaps most well-known is the Pont Neuf, which was built in the sixteenth century. The Sorbonne, a famous university, stands on the left bank of the river. There are many other famous places in Paris, such as the famous museum, the Louvre, as well as the Notre Dame. However, the most famous building in this city is Eiffel Tower.
Paris is named after a group of people called the Parisii. They built a small village on an island in the middle of the Seine River about two thousand years ago. This island, called the lie de la Cite, is where Notre Dame lies. Today around eight million people live in the Paris area.
小题1:This article mainly tells us about .| A．the buildings in Paris | | B．the general situations of Paris | | C．the center of the world | | D．the famous buildings along the Seine River |
小题2:From the passage we may conclude that .| A．the clothes worn by women in Paris are liked by women all over the world | | B．women in Paris sell their clothes all over the world | | C．women from all over the world go to Paris and wear their own clothes | | D．women from all over the world like to go to Paris to buy clothes |
小题3:The building of is the most famous building in Paris.| A．UNESCO | B．the Pont Neuf | | C．Eiffel Tower | D．Notre Dame |
小题4:Which of the following descriptions of Paris is not true according to the text?| A．Paris is the capital of the European nation of France. | | B．Paris is called the City of Light. | | C．The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is located in Paris. | | D．The most famous building in this city is the famous museum, the Louvre. |
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Neighbours play an important role in our lives. Their lifestyles, friends, and social habits can have a strong influence on our lives. It is a good idea to get to know the people next door or across the street to develop a community (社区) of support and safety. You never know when a neighbour will find a stranger walking around your house, or you may want to leave an extra key at their house in case someone in your family gets locked out.
How do you get along with your neighbours? Here are some tips for building a better relationship with your neighbours.
Point ①…Proper greetings can make your neighbours remember your name and pave (铺) the way for more meaningful future meetings. Don’t stay too long, though, or you’ll wear out your welcome!
Point②…If your neighbour is building a pool, offer a few hours of help. Besides, you never know when the favor might be returned.
Point③…If you hear that someone who live close to you has had an accident, take over a hot meal or some fruit. Your action will add a special touch during a difficult time.
Point④…Invite your neighbours over for a cup of coffee in December or an Easter egg hunt in spring. A backyard barbecue (烧烤) can be a great way to share food and fun.
Your neighbours may annoy you at times, but they are like family in many ways. Appreciate their strengths and overlook their weaknesses, and everyone will get along just fine.
小题1:What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?| A．The possibility of a good community. | | B．How to get to know your neighbours. | | C．How to influence your neighbours. | | D．The importance of neighbours. |
小题2:According to the passage, which of the following may NOT be something nice to do?| A．Offering to help your neighbours if they need help. | | B．Having a very long conversation with a new neighbour. | | C．Inviting your neighbours over for a backyard barbecue. | | D．Preparing a hot meal for a neighbour who is going through a difficult time. |
小题3:Match the following titles with each point.
a. Invite your neighbours over. b. Lend a helping hand.
c. Go over and introduce yourself. d. Offer support.| A．①-c②-b③-d④-a | B．①-c②-b③-a④-d | | C．①-b②-c③-d④-a | D．①-b②-c③-a④-d |
小题4:We infer(推断出) that the writer wrote this passage to .| A．explain why it is good to get along well with others | | B．give us some tips on how to support our neighbours | | C．tell us how to get along with our neighours | | D．advise us to be nice to our neighbours |
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The Carnival of Brazil is an annual festival held 46 days before Easter, especially famous for the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Carnival celebrations are believed to have roots in the festival of Saturnalia, which, adapted to Christianity, became a farewell to bad things in a season of religious discipline to regret and prepare for Christ’s death and coming back to life.
Modern Brazilian Carnival dates back to Rio de Janeiro in 1641. It originally copied the European form of the festival, later taking in elements of Native American and African cultures.
In the late 19th century, the strings (弦乐器) were introduced in Rio de Janeiro. These were pageant (游行) groups that paraded through city avenues performing on instruments and dancing. Today they are known as blocks, consisting of a group of people who dress in costumes or special T-shirts with themes or logos. Blocks are generally connected with particular neighborhoods; they include both a music group and a lot of revelers.
Block parades have become an expressive feature of Rio’s Carnival. Today, they number more than 100 and the groups increase each year. Blocks can be formed by small or large groups of revelers with a clear title. Before the show, they gather in a square, then parade in sections of the city, often near the beach.
Carnival time in Rio is very interesting, but is also the most expensive time to visit Rio. Hotel rooms and other lodgings (住宿) can be up to four times more expensive than the regular rates. There are big crowds at some locations and life is far from ordinary in many parts of town.
小题1:What can we infer from the first paragraph?| A．The Carnival of Brazil is often held after Easter. | | B．The Carnival of Brazil comes from Easter and Saturnalia. | | C．The Carnival of Brazil is a festival to regret and begin a new life. | | D．The Carnival of Brazil is mainly to celebrate the birth of Christ. |
小题2:How long is the history of the people’s celebrating modern Brazilian Carnival?| A．About 100 years. | B．Less than two centuries. | | C．About 370 years. | D．Over five centuries. |
小题3:Which of the following statements is TRUE about the blocks in Rio de Janeiro?| A．They are always wearing costumes or special T-shirts with themes or logos. | | B．They always parade through countryside villages singing and dancing. | | C．There are no more than 50 blocks today. | | D．They don’t parade before the show. |
小题4:What is the passage mainly about?| A．The famous carnivals in the world. | | B．How the carnival was introduced in Brazil. | | C．The carnival in Rio de Janeiro. | | D．The happy life of the people in Rio de Janeiro. |
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