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My sister Jodie and I are always traveling for work. As jewelry designers, we need to go to a lot of shows. We can’t pack lightly and usually bring about four suitcases filled with our work.
Most of our stuff is made from heavy materials and metals. So part of the routine for us when we fly is getting stopped by security. Our jewelry sets off the alarms, and we’ve become accustomed to arriving early to go through private screenings. Most of the time, it’s not troublesome.
However, on our recent trip to a Paris trade show, we were stopped at security and asked to empty our bags. One of the agents walked over to another agent and they started whispering to each other. Both gentlemen came back, and one of them then told us that it seemed that we were carrying a very dangerous object.
My sister and I just said, “Huh?” Of course, we were a little concerned, thinking that maybe someone put something dangerous in one of our bags when we weren’t looking.
One of the agents then started to unpack our bags. I kept asking what he was looking for and then the object in question finally appeared. It was our Cosima necklace. It’s a piece of jewelry, with large, metal triangular spikes.
My sister and I looked at each other and breathed a huge sigh of relief. We started laughing and explained to the two male agents that it was just a necklace from our collection, not a weapon of mass destruction. They thought we were lying, and one agent kept repeating that he believed it was a weapon.
I tried to explain that we were jewelry designers going to a trade show, and this was simply a piece from our collection. But the agents didn’t buy it. Then a few women guards came over to assist. One of the women guards was holding an earring up to her ear and another was trying on a ring. Apparently, they liked our stuff.
It was only at this point that the male guards gave up. And I think they also got tired of listening to a bunch of women talk about jewelry. They let us through.
We took the names of the women agents and sent them a piece of jewelry when we got back to say thanks.
小题1:When the object in question finally appeared, the writer and her sister felt _______.
A.anxiousB.relievedC.excitedD.frightened
小题2:The writer and her sister were stopped by the agents because ________.
A.their suitcases were too heavy
B.the agents wanted to play a joke on them
C.they were suspected to carry dangerous objects
D.the agents wanted to admire the jewelry inside the suitcases
小题3:The underlined word “buy” in Paragraph 7 probably means ________.
A.doubtB.believeC.purchaseD.understand
小题4:The writer sent the women agents a piece of jewelry in order to ________.
A.persuade them to buy her jewelry later
B.get help from them next time
C.show them her talent in designing jewelry
D.show them her gratitude for their assistance
小题5:According to this passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Someone put something dangerous in one of the writer’s bags.
B.The male agents didn’t believe the writer at first.
C.The female agents liked the jewelry.
D.The writer is always travelling on business.

答案

小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:B
小题4:D
小题5:A
解析

试题分析:我和妹妹朱迪经常因为工作的原因而到处旅行。作为珠宝设计师,作者姐妹需要参加很多的展览。因为需要带很多的行李,姐妹俩有一次被挡在了安检门外。
小题1:根据第六段“My sister and I looked at each other and breathed a huge sigh of relief. We started laughing”可知,当可疑物品被找到时,姐妹俩松了一口气,故选B。
小题2:根据第三段“one of them then told us that it seemed that we were carrying a very dangerous object.”可知,工作人员怀疑她们携带有危险物品,故选C。
小题3:根据第七段“I tried to explain that we were jewelry designers going to a trade show, and this was simply a piece from our collection. But the agents didn’t buy it.”可知,作者尽力的向工作人员解释,但工作人员不买账,也就是说,工作人员不相信作者说的话,故选B。
小题4:根据最后一段“sent them a piece of jewelry when we got back to say thanks”可知,作者寄给工作人员首饰是为了表示感谢,故选D。
小题5:根据第四段“maybe someone put something dangerous in one of our bags when we weren’t looking”和第五段“It’s a piece of jewelry, with large, metal triangular spikes.”可知,可疑物品是珠宝首饰,有人偷偷往箱子里放危险物品只是作者的猜测,故选A。
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The adderis the only poisonous snake nativeto Britain. Adders have the most highly developed poison injecting mechanism of all snakes, but they are not aggressive animals. Adders will only use their poison as a last means of defence, usually if caught or trodden on. No one has died from adder bites in Britain for over 20 years. By far the most common smake in Britain is the adder. In Scotland, in fact, there are no other snakes at all. The adder is also the only British sanke with a poisonous bite. It can be found almost anywhere, but prefers sunny hillsides and rough open country, including high gournd. In Ireland there are no snakes at all.
Most people regard snake bites as a fatal misfortune, but not all bites are serious, and very few are fatal . Sometimes attempts at emergency treatment turn out to be more dangerous than the bite itself, with amateurs heroically, but mistakenly, trying do-it-yourself surgery and other unnecessary measures.
All snakes have small teeth, so it follows tha tall snakes can bite, but only te bite of the adder presents any danger. British snakes are shy animals and are far more frightened of you than you could possibly be of them. The adder will attack only if it feels threatened, as can happen if you take it by surprise and step on it accidentally, or if you try to catch it or pick it up, which it dislikes intensely. If it hears you coming, it will normally get out of the way as quickly as it can, but adders cannot move  very rapidly and may attack before moving if you are very close.
The effect of a bite varies considerably. It depends upon severa things, one of which is the boidy-wight of the person bitten. The bigger the person, the less harmful the bite is likely to be, which is why children suffer far more seriously from snake bites in Britain ,and thought these bites can make some pepe very ill, there are probably just as many cases of bites having little or no effect, as there are of serious illness.
小题1:What does the underlined phrase “ trodden on” probably mean?
A.Found outB.Heard fromC.Stepped on.D.Robbed of.
小题2:Where are adders to be found?
A.In fertile fields in Scotland.
B.On wild land throughout Britain.
C.In many parts of Britain and Ireland.
D.Everywhere in Britian except Scotland
小题3:What should you do if you are with someone who is bitten by an adder?
A.Catch the biting adder at onece.
B.Don’t worry about the bitten person.
C.Don’t try to treat the bite by yourself.
D.Operate on the person as soon as possible.
小题4:What’s the best title of the passage?
A.Poisonous SnakesB.Adders in Britain
C.Take Care oif Sake BitesD.Protec Endangered Adders

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Honey Sweet Cake(Prep. Time: 12 mins.)
Ingredients
Strawberries in syrup(糖浆), 1 package(unfrozen)
Heavy cream, 1 cup
Corn flour, 2 tablespoons
Process
Mix the strawberries, cream and corn flour in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 8~10 minutes, while constantly mixing until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and refrigerate for two hours. Fill the frozen mixture in cake, and serve.
Rosy Cake(Prep. Time: 10 mins.)
Ingredients
Sugar,cup
Water, 1 cup
Corn flour, 3 tablespoons
Strawberries, 2~3 cups
Process
Take a large saucepan and mix all the ingredients. Cook until the mixture thickens over medium heat. Let it cool naturally and completely. Fill up your cake with the mixture, and serve.
Triangle Sweet(Prep. Time: 15 mins.)
Ingredients
Sugar,cup
Whipping cream,cup
Unflavoured gelatin(明胶), 1 tablespoon
Cold water, 2 tablespoons
Boiled water, 3 tablespoons
Strawberries crushed, 2 cups
Process
Add sugar to the crushed strawberries and set them aside. In cold water, soften gelatin, and once it is softened, add boiling water. Stir(搅动) until the gelatin dissolves(溶解).Add the dissolved gelatin mixture to the strawberries and let it cool. Now whip(搅打) the cream till it becomes stiff. When the strawberry mixture is of syrup thickness, add the whipped cream to it. Refrigerate until it sets. Fill it into your cake, and serve.
Flaming Maple(Prep. Time: 10 mins.)
Ingredients
Fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoons
Honey, 2 tablespoons
Maple syrup, 2 tablespoons
Strawberries, ripe, 2 pints
Process
Make a fruit butter of half of the strawberries. Add honey, lemon juice, and maple syrup until it forms a smooth sauce. Add the remaining strawberries. Fill the mixture in the cake, and serve.
小题1:Which of the following ingredients (is) are used in all the recipes?
A.Heavy cream.B.Sugar syrup.
C.Corn flour.D.Strawberries.
小题2:Chefs needn"t freeze the ingredients when preparing ________.
① Honey Sweet Cake ② Rosy Cake ③Triangle Sweet    ④Flaming Maple
A.①②B.②③C.①④D.②④
小题3:Which of the following is TRUE?
A.Triangle Sweet takes the longest time to prepare.
B.Strawberries used in the recipes aren"t all fresh.
C.Most strawberries are used when making a Rosy Cake.
D.Honey Sweet Cake is the best choice for busy mothers.
小题4:In how many recipes should chefs thicken the mixture by heating?
A.Only one.B.Two.C.Three.D.Four.

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Handshaking, though a European practice is often seen in big cities of China. Nobody knows exactly when the practice started in Europe. It is said that long long ago in Europe when people met, they showed their unarmed(无武器的) hands to each other as a sign of friendship. As time went on and trade in cities grew rapidly, people in cities began to clap each other"s hands to make a deal or to reach an agreement. This practice was later changed into shaking hands among friends on meeting or leaving each other. "Let"s shake (hands) on it" sometimes means agreement reached.
Do the Europeans shake hands wherever they go and with whomever they meet? No. Sometimes the Chinese abroad reach out their hands too often to be polite. It is really very impolite to give your hand when the other party, especially when it is a woman, shows little interest in shaking hands with you and when the meeting does not mean anything to him or-her. Even if, for politeness, he holds out his unwilling hand in answer to your uninvited hand, just touch it slightly. There is generally a misunderstanding(误解) among the Chinese that westerners are usually open and straightforward, while the Chinese are rather reserved(保守的) in manner. But in fact some people in western countries are more reserved than some Chinese today. So it is a good idea to shake hands with a westerner only when he shows interest in further relations with you.
小题1:In the old days in Europe, people put out their unarmed hands to each other ______.
A.to make a dealB.to greet each other
C.to show friendlinessD.to reach an agreement
小题2:The first paragraph mainly tells us ______.
A.where handshaking was first practised
B.how handshaking came about
C.about the relationship between handshaking and trade
D.about the practice of handshaking both in Europe and in China
小题3: According to the text, which of the following statements is true?
A.Westerners are more reserved than the Chinese.
B.Westerners are unwilling to shake hands.
C.We should make a judgement before shaking hands.
D.We shouldn"t shake hands with European women.
小题4:The main purpose of the text is ______.
A.to tell us some differences between the East and the West
B.to offer us some important facts about handshaking
C.to introduce us to some different customs in the West
D.to give us some advice before we travel abroad

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Dear Alcohol,
You"ve been around forever. I can remember all the pain you"ve caused for me.
Do you remember the night you almost took my father"s life? I do. He loves you. Sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me. He"s addicted to you, to the way you promise to rid him of his problems only to cause more of them. You just sat back and laughed as his car went spinning through the street, crashing into two other cars. He wasn"t the only one hurt by you that night.
Do you remember the night of my first high school party? You were there. My friends were intrigued by you. They treated you as if they were never going to see you again, drinking all of you that they could. I spent two hours that night helping my friends who had fallen completely. "I"m so embarrassed," they said as I held their hair back so that they could vomit (呕吐). "I"m sorry," they said when I called taxies for them, walking them out and paying the driver in advance. "This won"t happen again," they said as they were sent to the hospital to have their stomachs pumped. Two 15-year-old girls slept in hospital beds that night thanks to you.
Do you remember the night when you took advantage of my 17-year-old neighbor who had to drive to pick up his sister from her dance lessons? Do you know how we all felt when he hit another car and killed the two people in the other car? He died the next morning too. His sister walked home from her dance lesson, and passed police cars and a crowd of people gathering on the sidewalk just two blocks away from the dance studio. She didn"t realize her brother was in the midst of it all. She never saw him again. And it"s all your fault.
I wish you"d walk out of my life forever. I don"t want anything to do with you. Look at all the pain you"ve caused. Sure, you"ve made people happy too from time to time. But the damage you"ve caused in the lives of millions is inexcusable. Stop luring (引诱) in the people I love. Stop hurting me, please.
Sincerely,
Anonymous
小题1:What is author"s purpose in writing to alcohol?
A.To introduce Mr. Alcohol to the readers
B.To describe the harm alcohol did to his family.
C.To show how much alcohol can hurt people.
D.To show the great fun that alcohol can bring to people"s life.
小题2:What did alcohol do to the author"s father?
A.It made him crash into two other cars and killed his life.
B.It made him drink too much and he had to get his stomach pumped.
C.It made him kill two other people when driving.
D.It made him get into a car accident and badly injure himself.
小题3:The underlined phrase "were intrigued by" is closest in meaning to ______.
A.were familiar withB.were interested in
C.were disappointed withD.were satisfied with
小题4:What is the tone of the article?
A.Critical.B.Doubtful.C.Unconcerned.D.Humorous.

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When I settled in Chicago,my new city seemed so big and unfriendly. Then I had a         problem and had to go to hospital for a        check-up.
It seemed a small        compared to the one I was about to face, but things started to go    right from the beginning. Not having a car or        the city, I was depending on a couple of buses to get me from A to B.        I’d left myself plenty of time, soon it was        I was going to be late, as I had mistakenly got on a bus that was taking me in the       direction.
I      the bus and stood on the pavement(人行道) not knowing what to do, I looked into the eyes of a        , who was trying to get past me.      , instead of moving on, she stopped to ask if I was        . After I explained my        to her, she pointed to a bus stop across the street, where a bus would take me back into the city to my        . Sitting there waiting, I felt        that someone had been willing to help.       , hearing a horn (喇叭)nearby, I looked up to see a car with my new friend       at me to get in. She had returned to offer me a       to the hospital.
Such unexpected         from a stranger was a lovely gift to receive. As I climbed out of the car at the hospital and turned to thank her, she smiled and told me not to lose       , for all things are possible.
小题1:
A.socialB.travelingC.physicalD.housing
小题2:
A.formerB.medicalC.scientificD.final
小题3:
A.challengeB.chanceC.successD.mistake
小题4:
A.aheadB.fastC.easyD.wrong
小题5:
A.appreciatingB.knowingC.visitingD.leaving
小题6:
A.SinceB.AlthoughC.OnceD.Unless
小题7:
A.necessaryB.strangeC.importantD.obvious
小题8:
A.rightB.sameC.oppositeD.general
小题9:
A.got offB.ran intoC.looked at D.waited for
小题10:
A.gentlemanB.strangerC.friendD.driver
小题11:
A.SurprisinglyB.EspeciallyC.NormallyD.Probably
小题12:
A.OKB.dangerousC.nervousD.excited
小题13:
A.aimB.ideaC.situationD.excuse
小题14:
A.stationB.directionC.apartmentD.appointment
小题15:
A.disappointedB.certainC.gratefulD.afraid
小题16:
A.PerhapsB.Without doubt C.Right awayD.Then
小题17:
A.waving(招手)B.shouting C.staring(盯着)D.laughing
小题18:
A.bikeB.guidance C.driveD.suggestion
小题19:
A.kindnessB.newsC.appearanceD.results
小题20:
A.hopeB.powerC.supportD.heart

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