America’s Beauty Is in Its Diversity
America is built on the idea of freedom, and there is no exception for Muslim women. I ______the freedom of religion and speech. But mostly, I believe it’s OK to be______, and to stand up for who and what you are. So I believe in wearing the hijab.
The hijab is a religious head covering, like a scarf. I am Muslim, and keeping my head covered is a ______ of maturity(成熟) and respect toward my ______and to Allah’s will. ______, I also like to wear it to be different. I don’t usually like to do what everyone else is doing. I want to be a(n) ______, not just part of the crowd. But when I first wore it, I was also afraid of the______ that I’d get at school.
I ______ on my own that sixth grade was the______ I should start wearing the hijab. I was ______ about what the kids would say or even do to me. I thought they might make fun of me, or ____ be scared of me and ______ my headscarf. Kids at that age usually like to be all the same, and there’s little or no ______of differences.
On the first day of school, I put all those ______ thoughts behind my back and walked in with my head held high. I was holding my breath a little, but ______ I was also proud to be a Muslim, proud to be wearing the hijab, proud to be different.
I was______ about everything I thought the kids would say or even do to me. I actually met a lot of people because of wearing my head covering. Most of the kids would come and ask me questions--______--about the hijab and why I wore it.
I did hear some kids were making fun of me, ______there was one girl-- she wasn’t even in my class, and we never really talked much-- and she spoke______ me, and I wasn’t even there! I made a lot of new friends that year, friends that I still have until this very day, five years later.
Yes, I’m different, but everyone is different here, in one way or another. This is the______of America.
| 小题1: | | A．believe in | B．stick to | C．carry out | D．push for |
|
| 小题2: | | A．dependent | B．free | C．sensitive | D．different |
|
| 小题3: | | A．signal | B．sign | C．reminder | D．cause |
|
| 小题4: | | A．religion | B．country | C．parents | D．status |
|
| 小题5: | | A．In a word | B．In general | C．To be exact | D．To be honest |
|
| 小题6: | | A．princess | B．heroine | C．individual | D．adult |
|
| 小题7: | | A．praise | B．punishment | C．reaction | D．reflection |
|
| 小题8: | | A．hoped | B．expected | C．realized | D．decided |
|
| 小题9: | | A．time | B．chance | C．case | D．occasion |
|
| 小题10: | | A．disappointed | B．scared | C．enthusiastic | D．angry |
|
| 小题11: | | A．still | B．already | C．even | D．ever |
|
| 小题12: | | A．show off | B．pull off | C．pick up | D．put up |
|
| 小题13: | | A．rejection | B．ignorance | C．awareness | D．acceptance |
|
| 小题14: | | A．negative | B．optimistic | C．serious | D．strange |
|
| 小题15: | | A．often | B．inside | C．only | D．outside |
|
| 小题16: | | A．concerned | B．particular | C．wrong | D．convinced |
|
| 小题17: | | A．respectfully | B．cautiously | C．suspiciously | D．critically |
|
| 小题19: | | A．in terms of | B．in front of | C．in charge of | D．in favor of |
|
| 小题20: | | A．significance | B．beauty | C．value | D．power |
|
|
小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:B
小题4:A
小题5:D
小题6:C
小题7:C
小题8:D
小题9:A
小题10:B
小题11:C
小题12:B
小题13:D
小题14:A
小题15:B
小题16:C
小题17:A
小题18:C
小题19:D
小题20:B |
试题分析：文章讲述了一个信仰伊斯兰教的女孩，起初，戴头巾时，作者担心学校的孩子会捉弄她。结果正相反，大多数孩子都很尊敬作者，作者也交到了很多朋友。每个人都是不一样的，这正是美国的包容之“美”。
小题1:考查短语辨析。A相信，信任；B坚持；C实施；D强烈要求，奋争。根据第一段最后“So I believe in wearing the hijab.”可知，作者相信宗教和言论自由，故选A。
小题2:考查形容词辨析。A依靠的；B自由的，免费的；C敏感的；D不同的。根据“to stand up for who and what you are”可知，作者坚持认为，每个人应该做真实的自己，故选D。
小题3:考查名词辨析。A信号；B迹象，符号，手势，标牌；C提示；D原因，事业。keeping my head covered is a of maturity裹头巾是成熟的征兆，故选B。
小题4:考查名词辨析。A宗教；B国家；C父母；D地位，身份。根据“Allah’s will”可知，裹头巾是对作者信仰的伊斯兰教和阿拉意志的尊敬，故选A。
小题5:考查介词短语。A总之；B大体上；C确切地说；D说实话。I also like to wear it to be different.说实话，我也喜欢把头巾扎出不同的风格，故选D。
小题6:考查名词辨析。A公主；B女主角；C个人；D成年人。根据“not just part of the crowd.”可知，作者想做自己，不想成为和别人一样的人，故选C。
小题7:考查名词辨析。A表扬；B惩罚；C反应；D反射，反映，深思。But when I first wore it, I was also afraid of the that I’d get at school.当第一次戴头巾时，作者也担心学校学生的反应，故选C。
小题8:考查动词辨析。A希望；B期望；C意识到；D决定。I on my own that sixth grade was...作者独自决定六年级是......，故选D。
小题9:考查名词辨析。A时间；B机会；C情况，案例；D机会，场合。sixth grade was the I should start wearing the hijab六年级是开始戴头巾的时候，故选A。
小题10:考查形容词辨析。A失望的；B害怕的；C热情的；D生气的。I was about what the kids would say or even do to me.作者害怕孩子们会对她做出怎样的评论或做什么事情，故选B。
小题11:考查副词辨析。A仍然，然而；B已经；C甚至；D曾经。or be scared of me或者甚至害怕我，这里表示更深层次的担心，故选C。
小题12:考查动词短语。A炫耀；B做完，停靠；C捡起，车接，学会；D张贴，举起，进行，住宿。and my headscarf害怕作者的同时，会把作者的头巾扯掉，故选B。
小题13:考查名词辨析。A拒绝；B忽视；C意识；D接受。Kids at that age usually like to be all the same, and there’s little or no of differences.那个年纪的孩子喜欢求同，不接受一点的与众不同，故选D。
小题14:考查形容词辨析。A消极的；B积极的；C严重的，认真的；D奇怪的。I put all those thoughts behind my back作者把这些消极的想法抛到脑后，根据上一段可知，作者担心的都是一些不好的情况，故选A。
小题15:考查副词辨析。A经常；B在里面；C只有；D在外面。I was holding my breath a little, but I was also proud to be a Muslim,作者屏住呼吸，但内心里还是为穆斯林感到骄傲，故选B。
小题16:考查形容词辨析。A关心的；B特别的，挑剔的；C错误的；D确信的。I was about everything I thought the kids would say or even do to me.作者之前担心同学会捉弄她的想法完全是错误的，故选C。
小题17:考查副词辨析。A尊敬地；B谨慎地；C怀疑地；D批评地。ask me questions — — about the hijab and why I wore it.大多数孩子都会尊敬地问作者一些问题，故选A。
小题18:考查并列连词。A和；B所以；C但是；D或者。I did hear some kids were making fun of me, there was one girl确实有一些孩子在捉弄作者，但是一个陌生的女孩除外，故选C。
小题19:考查介词短语。A就......而言；B在......前面；C掌管；D支持。根据I made a lot of new friends that year,可知，这个女孩子很支持作者，她们成了好朋友，故选D。
小题20:考查名词辨析。A重要性；B美；C价值；D能量，权力。根据标题“America’s Beauty Is in Its Diversity”可知，这就是美国之美，故选B。 |
核心考点
试题【America’s Beauty Is in Its Diversity America is built on the idea of freedom, an】；主要考察你对
题材分类等知识点的理解。
[详细]举一反三
A few years ago, my younger brother and I went to Norfolk, Virginian by plane. , before we took off, we heard the pilot’s voice throughout the plane, “sorry, ladies and gentlemen. We have no on the plane. We have a generator(发电机), and we are going to the engines with it. We will in the air and head to Norfolk, and see what happens. ”
See what happens? We are going to get up in the air, and see what happens? At this point, one woman started crying. “Oh, no! We are going to ！” There were sighs of desperation and spreading throughout the plane, and we hadn’t even yet. Thirty minutes passed and we were still there. Then the voice of the pilot came over again,“ Ladies and gentlemen, I know you are , so we are. We only have one engine going right now, and it is working double time. ”
There was crying we had walked into grave. But, the pilot told us our one engine was working double time, and his was to get up in the air and see what happens! Then we did. We got up in the air and happened. We arrived in Norfolk and everyone for still being alive.
Although I do sincerely like to have a plan “see what happens”, which really isn’t such a bad life strategy, all too often, I would see people pursuing their goals with inaction just because they don’t have success. Actually, success will never be guaranteed. The thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens.
If you are planning to learn a new skill, get up in the air, and see what happens! It might not be as as you thought. You might be smarter than you thought. It could be ! So don’t stay there trying nothing just because there is no of guaranteed success.
| 小题1: | | A．Hopefully | B．Excitedly | C．Unfortunately | D．Thankfully |
|
| 小题2: | | A．service | B．power | C．water | D．fuel |
|
| 小题3: | | A．shut | B．fix | C．change | D．start |
|
| 小题4: | | A．get up | B．pack up | C．light up | D．speed up |
|
| 小题5: | | A．wait | B．delay | C．crash | D．suffer |
|
| 小题6: | | A．rumor | B．anxiety | C．disease | D．smoke |
|
| 小题7: | | A．looked over | B．gone out | C．got across | D．taken off |
|
| 小题8: | | A．sitting | B．checking | C．watching | D．boarding |
|
| 小题9: | | A．puzzled | B．patient | C．desperate | D．embarrassed |
|
| 小题10: | | A．even if | B．as if | C．what if | D．only if |
|
| 小题11: | | A．comment | B．complaint | C．promise | D．plan |
|
| 小题12: | | A．everything | B．something | C．nothing | D．anything |
|
| 小题13: | | A．escaped | B．cheered | C．sighed | D．praised |
|
| 小题14: | | A．less than | B．other than | C．better than | D．more than |
|
| 小题15: | | A．frozen | B．annoyed | C．concerned | D．satisfied |
|
| 小题16: | | A．realistic | B．organized | C．potential | D．guaranteed |
|
| 小题17: | | A．same | B．common | C．best | D．last |
|
| 小题18: | | A．interesting | B．challenging | C．surprising | D．encouraging |
|
| 小题19: | | A．fun | B．pain | C．sorrow | D．trouble |
|
| 小题20: | | A．meaning | B．sigh | C．action | D．reward |
|
|
In December 2008, Caroline Kennedy — daughter of the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy—sat down, as a frontrunner for the Senate seat in New York, for a televised interview that helped decide the future of her campaign. The result was a disaster.
Her performance wasn’t well received, in part because her speech was full of filler words—“ums,” “ahs” and “you knows.” One listener counted 27 “ums” and 38 “you knows” in the space of five minutes. A few weeks after the interview, Kennedy ended her Senate campaign.
Filler words may seem natural in everyday speech, but they can be deadly in formal presentations. “Using excessive fillers is the most annoying speech habit,” said Susan Ward, a speech specialist. “They take your listener’s attention away often to the point that he doesn’t hear anything you say. Your message is entirely lost.”
Many speakers are afraid of pause. They believe their audience will think they are inarticulate (不善于表达) if they pause to think of what to say next, so they use filler words to avoid the silence. However, a pause is actually more impressive than a filler word. Listeners know that the speaker is thinking, trying to find the right word. Sometimes a pause can actually improve a speech, as when an actor uses a dramatic pause to hold the attention of his audience. A speaker shouldn’t be afraid to pause occasionally during a speech; it shows self-confidence.
It takes some work to cut out filler words. You can begin by taking a few seconds to think about what you want to say the next time you are asked a question. This pause will help you begin powerfully, and it will help you avoid using a filler word.
The same public speaking technique applies when you are shifting from one idea to another. While you may be tempted to fill the silence between ideas with a filler word, remember to allow yourself to pause and think about what you want to say next.
If you need help overcoming your “um” problem, consider asking a family member or a friend to point out when you use filler words. You also could record an upcoming presentation and then watch yourself in action. You may be amazed at how often you say “um” or “uh”!
Although we live in a fast-paced society that seemingly demands instant answers, we must use the pause to our advantage. Finally, we should only speak when we are ready.
小题1:In the first two paragraphs of the article the writer intends to ______.| A．introduce Caroline Kennedy to readers | | B．illustrate how deadly filler words can be in the public speech | | C．explain what filler words are | | D．remind readers that they should count filler words used in public speeches |
小题2:The reason why filler words are considered annoying by speech specialist is that ______.| A．they prevent the listener from focusing on what the speaker is saying. | | B．they convey the speaker’s superiority to the listener. | | C．they mean the speaker is not articulate at all. | | D．they make the speaker appear self-confident. |
小题3:When used properly, pauses in speeches can actually ______.| A．give the speaker more credibility | | B．hold the attention of the audience | | C．show the speaker’s deep insight | | D．help the audience relax |
小题4:Which of the following is NOT suggested as a way to get rid of filler words?| A．To have mental training in order to think faster. | | B．To ask someone else to point out when you use filler words. | | C．To watch a recording of your own speech. | | D．To practice thinking for a moment before answering a question. |
|
The popular US drama series “House of Cards”, which has already started its second season, features Chinese elements in its storyline. Traditional heroes are no longer sought after anymore. Today, it’s unconventional leading figure -like Francis J. Underwood from “House of Cards” who are winning audiences’ hearts.
The political drama, which airs on the Internet service Netflix, has won the applauses of viewers around the world since its debut(首次亮相) on February 1, 2013. And it has caught the attention of real politicians, including US President Barack Obama.
Kevin Spacey plays Francis J. Underwood, a cold-blooded Democrat who moves his way up the political ladder by any means necessary. He often uses his under-exposure in media to carry out misdeeds that will later benefit him.
The revenge(报仇) theme plays a heavy role throughout the storyline, Underwood, who had high hopes for an appointment as Secretary of State in the first season, was betrayed by the US President and his former colleagues. He and his wife then conducted a plan of revenge and swore to unseat those who turned their backs against him. Through their plan, Underwood’s own hunger for power grew and empowered him to get rid of whoever stood in his Way.
The release of the trailer(预告片) of the second season excited millions of viewers around the world, including US President Barack Obama, who has been a loyal fan since the series debuted. Obama expressed his admiration for Underwood. “This guy’s getting a lot of stuff done,” he said. Although the President is anxious to watch the story unfold, he’d like to do it at his own pace. After the release of the second season on February 14, 2014, Obama sent words on his Twitter account, “Tomorrow: @HouseOfCards. No spoilers , please.”
The second season has promised to be darker, with more unexpected turnouts, and is to include more Chinese elements. “Perhaps the team, including myself, has realized that in the next decade, Asia will be an extensively important region, and China will play an active role in its transition and change,” says Spacey.
小题1:The second season is different in that _____.| A．it is a political drama | | B．more Chinese elements are involved | | C．it has caught the attention of US President Barack Obama | | D．Kevin Spacey, a cold-blooded Democrat, plays Francis’J. Underwood |
小题2:The 3rd and 4th paragraph mainly deal with ______.| A．the plot of the drama series | | B．the background of the drama series | | C．the characters of the drama series | | D．the popularity of the drama series |
小题3:The author may agree that ______.| A．the second season is expected to be darker with more deaths | | B．audiences lose their heart to traditional heroes in the drama | | C．the drama is the reflection of politics of America in real life | | D．the drama has won the recognition of viewers since its first season |
小题4:The message sent by Obama on his Twitter account proves that he_______.| A．doesn’t wish to be told what to do as a drama fan | | B．adores the drama so much that he wants to watch it in advance | | C．doesn’t want to be disturbed while watching the drama | | D．hopes nobody will inform him of the plot of the drama in advance |
|
Dealing with conflict in the workplace is rarely easy. Hurt feelings and anger can lead to lower employee morale (士气) as well as a loss of productivity and a poor work environment. As a manager. you should find some ways yourself to solve the conflict. The goal is to build a team-centered workforce.
You can use role-reversal (角色转换) methods to help each employee understand how the other feels. This model works best when there are only two parties involved. You can hold a meeting with annoyed workers in your office. You might say. "Jane, explain to me how you would feel if Nancy went to lunch with your clients (客户 ) without telling you?" Or. "Nancy, how would you respond if Jane came to me with complaints about you, but hadn"t tried to talk to you about them first? "
Workers often respond better to praise than criticism. By publicly drawing attention to employees who have healthy work relationships. you can increase the awareness for those who encourage any conflict. Avoid mentioning teams or departments that are being troubled by conflict. Instead. focus on the teams that work well together You might say. "I want to express thanks to the design team for working together to meet the deadline this week," or -Special thanks to the finance department for their teamwork in making sure that the quarterly reports were accurate"
And help your employees see that differences can be good and don"t necessarily lead to anger or disagreement This is one of the best ways to settle workplace conflicts. You can meet with employees and try to stress the value of different techniques. This lets all parties know that their own styles can be effective. You might say. " I know you disagree on how to market our services. but when you combine Jim"s email marketing with Joe"s personal one-on-one phone calls, you can increase sales. The two of you go well together. " Or. "I know you have different styles for interacting with clients. but Sally"s take-them-out-for-coffee approach works well together with Ann"s formal business meeting style Both are necessary for building relationships and getting work done. "
小题1:To build a team-centered workforce, employers_________.| A．should learn to be considerate | | B．should be divided into two parties | | C．shouldn"t go out with clients alone | | D．should learn to accept public criticism |
小题2:By saying the underlined sentence "I want to express thanks ...this week". the author tries to| A．differences are not all bad | | B．role reversals are necessary | | C．the importance of working together | | D．the importance of focusing on the positive |
小题3:The author"s purpose of writing the text is most likely to ________.| A．inform | B．persuade | C．instruct | D．eutertain |
|
The Festival of Cultures is an annual event to celebrate the wide range of cultures found in our great state. People representing 40 cultural groups will share their traditions and customs. Here are just a few of the festival"s many activities.
Crafts: See the fine art of basket weaving from Vietnam and Zimbabewe. Watch the delicate art of making paper umbrellas from Thailand and the decorative craft of paper picado, or paper cutting, from Mexico. All craft demonstrations provide a firsthand view of how things are made. You will appreciate the process involved in making these products.
Music and Dance: Experience musical instruments that you have never heard before. Listen to the music of a sho from Japan, a bull-roarer from Australia, a sitar from India, and a chakay from Tailand. You will also be entertained by folk dances from around the world, such as the troika from Russia and the mayim mayim from Israel. From 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on August 14, special folk-dancing classes for children will be offered. Children ranging in age from 6 – 8 can learn the kinderpolka from Germany. Children ranging in age from 9 – 12 can learn the raspa from Mexico.
Storytelling: Listen for hours as professional storytellers charm you with captivating tales. Fables, folktales, and ballads from various countries will be told. By popular demand, Gwendolyn Washington, a famous African American storyteller, is back.
Food: Enjoy irresistible foods from other countries, such as gyros from Greece, seafood paella from Spain, crepes from France, and tandoori chicken from India. These tasty dishes will be difficult to pass up.
 
The festival of Cultures is sponsored by the World Marketplace. For more information about the festival, call (800) 555 – 0199.
小题1:In the festival, you are most likely to see the art of making _______.| A．paper. | B．umbrellas. | C．bamboo beds. | D．flower vases. |
小题2:Which of these is a dance from Germany?| A．The troika. | B．The raspa. | C．The kinderpolka. | D．The mayim mayim |
小题3:The underlined word “irresistible” means ________.| A．in large quantities | B．with natural tastes | | C．not able to be refused | D．hot but delicious |
小题4:For a family with children aged 6—12, which day would be the best bargain for visiting the festival?| A．August 11 | B．August 12 | C．August 13 | D．August 14 |
|
