January l: It has happened. I got a call today saying a little girl in Russia is now my little girl. There are a lot of papers to prepare, and we have to travel to Russia to bring her home,
but now it is certain. I think I"ll tell some close friends. Jason is so excited. I haven"t told Steven yet. How can I tell a seven-year-old that he has a sister who is already five years old?
January 10: Today I received a picture of Katerina. The picture is small and not very clear, but I look at it over and over again. I don"t know anything else about her. She has lived in a home for children without parents for most of her life. I wonder how I will talk to her. I don"t speak Russian, and she doesn"t speak English.
February l: Today I showed Katerina’s picture to Steven* He is very happy and wants to tell all his friends about his new sister. I want to buy some new clothes for Katerina, but I don"t know her size. I haven" t received any information from the adoption organization, and I"m feeling a little worried.
February 16: Finally! Today we received good news! All the papers are ready and tomorrow we will go to Russia to bring Katerina home with us．
February 18: Today I met my daughter for the first time．She is very small, very thin, and very shy． On the way home in the airplane, she slept most of the time．When she woke up, she cried． I am very worried and hope that I can be a good mother to Katerina．
February 19: Steven met his sister this morning． Although Katerina was quiet at first, soon she and Steven began to talk in a mix of Russian, English, and hand movements． Steven and his sister get along well together． In fact, he is able to help her talk with Jason and me． I am worried about how Katerina will be in school． Next week she will start school． How will she understand her teacher?
March 21: Katerina looks much better now． She is heavier, her hair looks good, and her skin is clear． She loves to watch television with her brother, and she has learned to roller-skate． She is doing well in school, and her English gets better every day． Although she sometimes looks sad, and sometimes cries, most of the time she is happy． I think she is slowly my life without her．
小题1:Who is Katerina?| A．Steven"s elder sister． | B．An adopted girl． | | C．Jason"s close friend． | D．The writer"s niece． |
小题2:When back at home, what is the writer most worried about?| A．How Steven can get along well with Katerina． | | B．How Katerina can communicate with Jason and her． | | C．Whether Katerina will adapt herself to the school life． | | D．Whether she can be a good mother to Katerina． |
小题3:From the passage we know that in her new family Katerina ______．| A．gets very fat | B．becomes depressed | | C．remains frightened | D．is well treated |
小题4:Where is the passage most probably from?| A．A diary． | B．An advertisement | | C．An essay． | D．A speech |
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小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:D
小题4:A |
试题分析：文章大意：文章以日记的形式记录作者俄罗斯收养一个孩子的事情，有之前的准备工作，和接到孩子的情境，也讲述Katerina在新家和新学校的生活和学习情况。
小题1:推理题：从第一段的内容：I got a call today saying a little girl in Russia is now my little girl. There are a lot of papers to prepare, and we have to travel to Russia to bring her home,可知作者要从俄罗斯收养一个孩子，第二段提到：I received a picture of Katerina. The picture is small and not very clear, but I look at it over and over again. I don"t know anything else about her. She has lived in a home for children without parents for most of her life. 可知Katerina之前一直住在孤儿所，说明她是被收养的孩子，选B
小题2:细节题：从倒数第二段的句子：I am worried about how Katerina will be in school． Next week she will start school． How will she understand her teacher?可知作者担心Katerina能否适应学校的生活，选C
小题3:推理题：从最后两段的内容：Steven and his sister get along well together． In fact, he is able to help her talk with Jason and me．和She is heavier, her hair looks good, and her skin is clear． She loves to watch television with her brother, and she has learned to roller-skate．可知Katerina在新的家庭被很好的对待，选D
小题4:写作题材题：从文章每段的开头日期，和每段记录的事情，可以看出这是以日记的形式写的。选A |
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试题【January l: It has happened. I got a call today saying a little girl in Russia 】；主要考察你对
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Confucius said, “In a group of three people, there is always something I can learn. Choose to follow the strengths of others, and use their shortcomings to reflect upon ourselves.”
As you can see from what Confucius said, everyone that we come across can teach us something useful. As long as we reflect on the lessons learnt from and by other people, we can continuously improve ourselves. But take note that when you reflect on these lessons, you apply some wisdom to each lesson because each situation is unique although they share some common principles.
We can learn a lot from everyone. We always tend to think that we can only learn from those who are higher in status or have more knowledge than us, but that is not really the case. We learn from those who are lower in status than us as well, because the experience and knowledge of each person is very different.
The best thing about this type of learning, reflecting other people’s strengths and shortcomings onto ourselves, is that we do not pay for the mistakes that are made. The only cost to us is the time that is needed to learn about and reflect on these lessons from other people’s lives.
As we all know, some mistakes can be ones which people cannot afford to make, for instance, a broken friendship or a financial loss. Thus constantly using other people’s strengths and shortcomings to reflect upon ourselves makes us realize the costs of these mistakes and reduces the possibility that we will make similar mistakes.
What can we do now to learn from others? By keeping our eyes and ears open. Be observant and able to realize what strengths and shortcomings other people have. A lot of people in this world like to complain about their lives. Listen to them and make you own assessment and from your own assessment, reflect upon your life and make improvements where necessary.
小题1:According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?| A．Confucius thought we should learn from strengths of others. | | B．Only from those who have more knowledge than us can we learn. | | C．It is by reflecting on the lessons learnt by others that we can improve ourselves. | | D．Reflecting upon other people’s strengths and shortcomings can help us make fewer mistakes. |
小题2:The underlined part “this type of learning” in the fourth paragraph probably refers to_______.| A．learning from other people’s mistakes | | B．learning from others’ experiences | | C．finding what strengths and shortcomings other people have | | D．reflecting others’ strengths and shortcomings onto ourselves |
小题3:From the fifth paragraph, we learn that _______.| A．sometimes we can afford the costs of a broken friendship | | B．our reflection will necessarily reduce our mistakes | | C．some reflection will help to improve ourselves | | D．reflection will stop us from making any mistakes in life |
小题4:The passage is probably taken from __________.| A．a magazine about life | B．a book about travel | | C．an advertisement | D．a research report |
小题5:What does this passage mainly talk about?| A．How to improve oneself. | | B．How to use the shortcomings of others to reflect upon ourselves. | | C．How to reduce the mistakes in one’s life. | | D．How to learn from other people’s strengths and shortcomings. |
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Xu Hui is very excited. The Senior 1 student in a middle school in Beijing will go to South Korea with his parents during the Spring Festival.
“Overseas touring has always been a dream for me,” he said happily.
Nowadays, Chinese people enjoy longer holidays, such as the three “Golden Week Holidays”(the Spring Festival, May Day and National Day). They have more time to travel. Rising incomes also make travelling abroad realistic for ordinary Chinese people.
Nearly 7 million Chinese travelled overseas in 2001, according to the National Tourism Administration(国家旅游局). The most common problem travellers face is how to choose the best routes(路线).
By the end of 2002, Chinese citizens were allowed to travel to 19 foreign countries and regions at their own expense.
The top 10 places included Hong Kong, Macao and Thailand. European countries are also becoming increasingly popular.
“More and more Chinese people have shown interest in travelling to Europe, particularly France and Finland,” said Tan Wen, a general manager of China Youth Travel Service. “Sooner or later, there will be a peak(高峰) in European tours.”
Another consideration is choosing the right travel agencies and finding the best price. The China Consumers’ Association(CCA, 中国消费者协会) offered tips to consumers on choosing the right travel agencies to help prevent a relaxing vacation from turning into a costly disaster.
“Price should not be the single most important factor in choosing a travel agency,” said Zhang Yuanchao, CCA vice-secretary general. Consumers are advised to choose large State travel agencies with good reputations(名声) and official approval to organize overseas tour groups.
Zhang’s association dealt with more than 5, 000 complaints about travel agencies(旅行社) last year. And the majority of the complaints were about random changes in travel routes, bad tour guides, and forced shopping.
Travellers were warned to look carefully at their contracts(合同) with agencies and to buy travel insurance(保险).
小题1:How many reasons are given in the article as to why ordinary Chinese people are traveling abroad more today? | A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
小题2:According to the passage, what is the biggest problem Chinese travelers face when going overseas? | A．Choosing the best travel agent. | | B．Deciding the best way to get to the places they want to go to. | | C．Traveling to Europe. | | D．Cost. |
小题3:According to the passage, what seems to be the most common result of choosing a bad travel agency? | A．People buy more souvenirs than they had planned to. | | B．People spend more money than they had planned to. | | C．People go to different places than they had planned to. | | D．People complained more than they had planned to. |
小题4:The underlined part “random changes” probably means that _______.| A．the travelers agreed with the changes. | | B．the travel agency didn’t make any changes. | | C．the travel agency refused to changes the routes. | | D．the travel agency changed the routes or time without following the original plan. |
小题5: What would be a good title for this passage? | A．Xu Hui’s Vacation in South Korea | | B．The Job of the National Tourism Administration | | C．Where Young Chinese Travelers Go | | D．Suggestions for the Chinese Travelers |
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For many 36 in the US, earning some money gives them a sense of 37 . By making their own money they can buy whatever they want . It also develops a sense of responsibility and independence .
Most teens I know have a small sum of money . Their 38 give them an allowance (零用钱). For some ,an allowance is given every week ; for 39 , every month or so . Usually they can get 10 to 30 dollars a month from their parents . An allowance is typically based on the 40 of chores (家务), such as washing the dishes , cleaning up one’s room, taking out the trash , and 41 the floor . 42 to younger siblings (兄弟姐妹) is also regarded as worthy of extra cash , 43 some cases .
Many teens also work to get 44 .Since most of my peers (同伴) are not 45 for a formal job , many choose part-time positions . These require relatively 46 time and basically no training . They can have these jobs like babysitting ; 47 younger students , offered by most schools 48 a small fee ; 49 bagging groceries at local supermarkets .
50 spending habits , most teens spend their money in a relatively carefree style . Often , a month’s allowance can be spent in just a few hours . I’m not saying that teens in US are 51 saving money . Indeed , in many situations , teens can be quite level-headed (头脑冷静) in 52 money towards college or other 53 plans . The way teens manage their money should not be seen as a 54 . It may just be a defining characteristic of their carefree 55 .
| 小题1: | | A．adults | B．teens | C．babies | D．elders |
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| 小题2: | | A．freedom | B．pride | C．happiness | D．excitement |
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| 小题3: | | A．parents | B．teachers | C．friends | D．schools |
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| 小题4: | | A．the others | B．another | C．the other | D．others |
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| 小题5: | | A．completion | B．performance | C．end | D．success |
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| 小题6: | | A．watering | B．washing | C．sweeping | D．removing |
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| 小题7: | | A．Cruelty | B．Coldness | C．Usefulness | D．Kindness |
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| 小题9: | | A．dollars | B．money | C．cash | D．fees |
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| 小题10: | | A．satisfied | B．ready | C．qualified | D．allowed |
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| 小题11: | | A．little | B．much | C．more | D．no |
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| 小题12: | | A．helping | B．training | C．tutoring | D．informing |
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| 小题13: | | A．in need of | B．in return for | C．with the purpose of | D．as a result of |
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| 小题15: | | A．As for | B．Because of | C．in spite of | D．But for |
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| 小题16: | | A．used to | B．expert at | C．looking forward to | D．incapable of |
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| 小题17: | | A．spending | B．earning | C．saving | D．collecting |
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| 小题18: | | A．future | B．present | C．past | D．last |
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| 小题19: | | A．characteristic | B．weakness | C．merit | D．symbol |
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| 小题20: | | A．lifestyle | B．attitude | C．habit | D．thinking |
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One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting．I was looking forward to a quiet 36 of the splendid artwork．
A young 37 viewing the paintings ahead of me 38 nonstop between themselves．I watched them a moment and decided the lady was doing all the talking．I admired the man"s 39 for putting up with her 40 stream of words． 41 by their noise, I moved on．
I met them several times as I moved 42 the various rooms of art．Each time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away 43 .
I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a 44 when the couple approached the 45 ．Before they left, the man 46 into his pocket and pulled out a white object．He 47 it into a long stick and then 48 his way into the coatroom to get his wife"s jacket．
"He"s a 49 man, " the clerk at the counter said．" Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age．During his recovery, he made a promise his life wouldn"t change．So, as before, he and his wife come in 50 there is a new art show．"
"But what does he get out of the art?" I asked．"He can"t see．"
"Can"t see! You"re 51 ．He sees a lot．More than you and I do," the clerk said．"His wife 52 each painting so he can see it in his head．"
I learned something about patience, 53 and love that day．I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 54 and the courage of a"" husband who would not 55 blindness to change his life．And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away, their arms intertwined．
| 小题1: | | A．view | B．touch | C．wander | D．stare |
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| 小题2: | | A．lady | B．couple | C．man | D．clerk |
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| 小题3: | | A．yelled | B．argued | C．screamed | D．chatted |
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| 小题4: | | A．attempt | B．independence | C．patience | D．wisdom |
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| 小题5: | | A．constant | B．vivid | C．casual | D．vague |
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| 小题6: | | A．Adopted | B．Adapted | C．Disturbed | D．Conducted |
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| 小题7: | | A．from | B．to | C．towards | D．through |
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| 小题8: | | A．anxiously | B．quickly | C．urgently | D．sensibly |
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| 小题9: | | A．comment | B．purchase | C．decision | D．profit |
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| 小题10: | | A．exit | B．entrance | C．front | D．queue |
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| 小题11: | | A．plugged | B．reached | C．held | D．bent |
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| 小题12: | | A．lengthened | B．made | C．brought | D．broadened |
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| 小题13: | | A．led | B．found | C．tapped | D．forced |
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| 小题14: | | A．generous | B．rough | C．smart | D．brave |
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| 小题15: | | A．wherever | B．whatever | C．whenever | D．whichever |
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| 小题16: | | A．unique | B．silly | C．equal | D．wrong |
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| 小题17: | | A．decorates | B．draws | C．shoves | D．describes |
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| 小题18: | | A．kindness | B．pride | C．courage | D．enthusiasm |
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| 小题19: | | A．sight | B．support | C．expectation | D．confidence |
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| 小题20: | | A．get | B．allow | C．hope | D．cause |
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“Choo，Choo！”Here comes the Chunnel train. Get aboard if you want to learn more about this underground transportation system. This is an unusual form of transportation, because it is a tunnel that trains travel through and not an actual form of transportation.
The Chunnel is actually the English nickname for the Channel Tunnel. In French，it is called le tunnel sous la Manche. It is a rail tunnel beneath the English Channel at the Straits of Dover. It connects Cheriton in Kent, England with Sangatte in northern France. It is the second longest rail tunnel in the world.
Did you know that the British and the French had a race while they were building the Chunnel? The race was to see who could get to the middle of the tunnel first. The British won by a little bit. It took 15,000 workers over seven years to dig the tunnel. The tunnel was finished in 1994.
The completed Chunnel cost about $21 billion. But it all paid off, because it became very popular, very quick. Millions of people use it. Now it is getting even more popular.
There are three complete tunnels in the Chunnel. The two outside ones are the passenger trains. The small inner one is a guidance train. The guidance train is not used for transportation. Each track is exactly parallel to each other.
There are four different train systems in the Chunnel. The Eurostar is a high speed passenger service that connects London, Paris, Brussels and Lille. The Eurotunnel shuttle is a rail ferry service. These shuttles carry cars and vans. These are railcars that allow drivers to drive their vehicles on and off. There are also two Eurotunnel goods service trains.
Now you know more about the Chunnel. Everybody off，this is the last stop.
小题1:The Channel Tunnel links ________with________.| A．London; Paris | B．Cheriton; Sangatte | | C．Lille; Brussels | D．Dover; Kent |
小题2:Which of the following shows the structure of the tunnels in the Chunnel?
小题3:The Eurotunnel shuttle is intended to carry________.| A．passengers | B．drivers and their vehicles | | C．goods | D．staff members of the Chunnel |
小题4:The text can most probably be ________.| A．found in a guidebook | B．read in a magazine | | C．broadcast on a train | D．heard in a railway station |
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