A few months ago as I wandered through my parents’ house,the same house I grew up in,I had a sudden,scary realization.When my parents bought the house,in 1982,they were only two years older than I am now.I tried to imagine myself in two years, ready to settle down and buy the house I’d still be living in almost 30 years later. It seemed ridiculous.On a practical level,there’s no way I could afford to buy a house anytime soon.More importantly,I wouldn’t want to.I’m not sure where I’ll be living in two years,or what kind of job I’ll have.And I don’t think I’ll be ready to settle down and stay in one place. So this is probably the generation gap that divides my friends and me from our parents.When our parents were our age,they’d got their education,chosen a career,and were starting to settle into responsible adult lives. My friends and I--“Generation Y”--still aren’t sure what we want to do with our lives.Whatever we end up doing,we want to make sure we’re happy doing it.We’d rather take risks first,try out different jobs,and move from one city to another until we find our favorite place.We’d rather spend our money on travel than put it in a savings account. This casual attitude toward responsibility has caused some critics to call my generation “arrogant”(自大的), “impatient”, and “overprotected”.Some of these complaints have a point.As children, we were encouraged to succeed in school,but also to have fun.We grew up in a world full of technological innovation: cell phones,the Internet,instant messaging,and video games. Our parents looked to rise vertically(垂直的)--starting at the bottom of the ladder and slowly making their way to the top, on the same track, often for the same company. That doesn’t apply to my generation. Because of that, it may take us longer than our parents to arrive at responsible, stable adulthood. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In our desire to find satisfaction, we will work harder, strive for ways to keep life interesting, and gain a broader set of experiences and knowledge than our parents’ generation did. 小题1:When the author walked through her parents’ house,she _______.A.had no idea what she wanted from life | B.realized I should buy a house | C.started to think about her own life | D.wondered why her parents had settled down early | 小题2:What is the main “generation gap” between the author and her friends and their parents according to the article?A.Their attitude toward responsibility. | B.Their ways of making their way to the top. | C.Their ways of gaining experience. | D.Their attitude towards high technology. | 小题3:Which of the following might the author agree with?A.It’s better to take adult responsibility earlier. | B. It’s all right to try more before settling down. | C.It involves too much effort to rise vertically. | D.It’s ridiculous to call her generation “arrogant”. | 小题4:What is the main theme of the article?A.The sudden realization of growing up. | B.Criticisms of the young generation. | C.A comparison between lifestyles of generations. | D.The factors that have changed the young generation. |
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小题1:C 小题2:A 小题3:B 小题4:C |
试题分析:本文讲述了作者他们这一代人与父辈之间的生活方式的不同。写文章是为了让别人对他们这一代人更加理解。 小题1:细节题:从文章第一段的句子:I tried to imagine myself in two years, ready to settle down and buy the house I’d still be living in almost 30 years later.可知当作者经过父母的房子的时候,她开始思考自己的生活,选C 小题2:细节题。根据倒数第二段This casual attitude toward responsibility has caused some critics to call my generation “arrogant”, “impatient”, and “overprotected”.可知作者和朋友和父母主要的代沟正在于对责任的态度,答案为A 小题3:推断题。根据第四段We’d rather take risks first, try out different jobs, and move from one city to another until we find our favorite place. We’d rather spend our money on travel than put it in a savings account. 说明我们要尝试很多不同的事物,以后再定居下来,故B的做法可能适合我们这一代。故B正确。 小题4:主旨大意题。本文通过对比,讲述自己这一辈与父辈不同的生活方式。故答案为C |
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试题【A few months ago as I wandered through my parents’ house,the same house I grew u】;主要考察你对
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When Joan gave birth to the first boy in her family in three generations, she and her husband were overjoyed. So were her parents. Joan expected her elder sister, Sally, to be just as delighted as them. Joan had always admired Sally--the beauty and the star of the family--and felt happy about her achievements. But since the baby"s arrival, the sisters have become distant. Joan feels hurt for Sally seems completely uninterested in her baby. Sally, who has no children, claims that her younger sister "acts as if no one ever had a baby before." Neither Sally nor Joan understands that the real cause of the current coldness is that their family roles have suddenly changed to the opposite. Finally Joan seems to be better than her elder sister--and Sally doesn"t like it! Their distance may be temporary, but it shows that childhood competition don"t fade easily as ages grow. It can remain powerful in relationships throughout life. In a study of the University of Cincinnati, 65 men and women between ages 25 and 93 were asked how they felt about their brothers and sisters. Nearly 75 percent admitted having hidden competitive feelings. In a few cases, these emotions were so strong as to have affected their entire lives. Many adult brothers and sisters are close, supportive--yet still tend to compete. Two brothers I know turn into killers when on opposite sides of a tennis net. Off the court, they are the best of friends. My own younger sister can"t wait to tell me when I"ve put on weight. However, she"s a terrible cook and that pleases me; I tease her when she comes to dinner. Happily, despite these small failings, we have been an important resource for each other. In between the very competitive and the generally supportive children lie those who say that no friendship should survive. Some brothers and sisters stay at arm"s length, but never give up competition completely. Why do these puzzling, unproductive, often painful relationships continue to exist? 小题1:When Joan"s son was born, Sally .A.felt very happy | B.felt not delighted | C.moved away | D.admired her a lot | 小题2:What happens to children"s desire to compete with their brothers and sisters?A.It sometimes will disappear when they grow up. | B.It will never disappear throughout life. | C.It will improve their relationships when they grow up. | D.It will never harm their relationships when they grow up. | 小题3:Why does the author"s sister often tell her when she"s put on weight?A.Because she wants the author to go on a diet. | B.Because she wants the author to stop calling her a bad cook. | C.Because she wants to make fun of the author"s weight. | D.Because she wants to be honest with the author. | 小题4:The underlined sentence means that although some brothers and sisters .A.live near each other, they still have competitions | B.live away from each other, they stop their competitions | C.live together, they often think of ending their competitions | D.live within a big family, they often try to end their competitions |
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A high school history teacher once told us, “If you make one close friend in school, you will be most fortunate. A true friend is someone who stays with you for life.” teaches that he is right. Good friendship is just not easily . It is possible that we simply do not stay in one place long enough for a true friendship to . However, there can be disagreement in the need for each of us to think carefully about what kind of friendship we want. To most of us, are considered very important, but we need to make it clear in our minds what kind of friendship we want. Are they to be close or at arm’s length? Do we want to ourselves or do we want to walk on surface(表面)? For some people, many friendships on the surface are enough and that’s all right. But at some point we need to make sure that our are the same as our friends’ expectations. The sharing of experiences including our tears as well as our dark dreams is the surest way to friendships. But it must be done slowly and only if there are signs of interest and action . What are some of the of friendship? The greatest is the attraction to expect too much too soon. Deep relationships time. Another “main difficulty” is the selfishness to think one “ ” the other, including his time and attention. , friendships require actions in return. In other words, you must give as as you take. Finally, there is a question of taking care of. Unless you spend time together, talking on the phone, writing letters, doing things together, friendships will die .
小题1: | A.Knowledge | B.Books | C.Teachers | D.Experience |
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小题2: | A.understood | B.formed | C.realized | D.made |
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小题3: | A.design | B.intend | C.develop | D.appear |
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小题5: | A.lives | B.relationships | C.friendships | D.classmates |
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小题6: | A.taken | B.left | C.given | D.kept |
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小题7: | A.own | B.share | C.think | D.suffer |
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小题9: | A.expectations | B.attractions | C.choices | D.ideas |
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小题10: | A.good | B.ordinary | C.social | D.personal |
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小题11: | A.prove | B.produce | C.weaken | D.deepen |
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小题12: | A.carried through | B.carried out | C.carried on | D.carried away |
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小题13: | A.in surprise | B.in return | C.in turn | D.in answer |
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小题14: | A.difficulties | B.differences | C.disadvantages | D.advantages |
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小题15: | A.cost | B.spend | C.take | D.waste |
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小题16: | A.loves | B.hates | C.plays | D.holds |
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小题17: | A.differently | B.Fortunately | C.Similarly | D.Regretfully |
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小题18: | A.many | B.much | C.little | D.possible |
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小题19: | A.reasonable | B.comfortable | C.spare | D.valuable |
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I have been in love with China since 2010. After one year in Zhejiang University, I got a great — to work as an assistant manager in a big hotel. The best part of this job was that I was the only , so I got a good chance to understand Chinese culture and practice my . Actually, I have got I supposed to. I have got valuable experience, devoted friends and the feeling that I am not laowai anymore. Guests were pleasantly surprised to see me there, because I was an interpreter, trip adviser, and guide at the same time, which made their life much . I met people from all over the world, who came to China for the first time, who knew China better than me. my Chinese colleagues, who had answers to all the questions about , I could explain why you should before you buy, why Chinese don’t let guests dinner, why it is not common to book a taxi and why it is better to catch on the street. I also had chances to the development of China. The waiters and managers were not only my teachers, but my friends. If I needed help, they were to help me. I enjoyed our small conversations they were kind and educated. I was very proud and happy of the fact that all of them me and I don’t feel anymore. The best part of my job was to see people coming the hotel. When they recognized me, they share their adventures, burdens, even thoughts with me. It means the world to me. I spent there 8 months and it was a period when I was proud to be who I am.
小题1: | A.scholarship | B.degree | C.job | D.entertainment |
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小题2: | A.manager | B.stranger | C.guest | D.foreigner |
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小题3: | A.judgment | B.cooking | C.English | D.Chinese |
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小题4: | A.more than | B.as much as | C.less than | D.as little as |
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小题5: | A.restaurant | B.tour | C.school | D.family |
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小题6: | A.tougher | B.easier | C.sharper | D.safer |
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小题8: | A.But for | B.Thanks to | C.In addition to | D.Except for |
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小题9: | A.weather | B.language | C.direction | D.culture |
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小题10: | A.weep | B.disappear | C.pray | D.bargain |
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小题11: | A.give up | B.pay for | C.leave out | D.take away |
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小题13: | A.overlook | B.discuss | C.design | D.prevent |
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小题14: | A.never ever | B.now and then | C.most of the time | D.at times |
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小题15: | A.curious | B.delighted | C.afraid | D.lucky |
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小题16: | A.unless | B.although | C.when | D.because |
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小题17: | A.trust | B.envy | C.ignore | D.represent |
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小题18: | A.annoyed | B.embarrassed | C.addicted | D.amazed |
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小题19: | A.out of | B.from | C.back to | D.off |
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小题20: | A.passively | B.awfully | C.unwillingly | D.happily |
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How many of us can really ever thank our mothers for what they do for us? I am now 40 years old, so it"s been a lot of years that I"ve had my mom"s loving and direction behind me pushing me gently when I need it. When I was ill, mom would take care of me . When I had a terrible dream, she would never me for stealing into her bed. When I graduated from college, she took in me as I walked across that stage. When life would get me down, she would tell me that ,it"s always dark the down ,She"s always been my greatest keeping-me up when life tried to defeat me. She never told me that anything was impossible or that I set my goals too high. With a gentle guiding hand she got me back on the right:, if I faltered (摇晃) . A thank you will never be enough for the kindness and love she has shown to us over the years. My mom _ more than flowers, candy or other gifts. There isn"t a gift in the world that could ever my thanks for everything she has done for me over the years.
小题1: | A.guidance | B.respect | C.criticism | D.punishment |
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小题2: | A.regularly | B.happily | C.unconditionally | D.occasionally |
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小题3: | A.turn to | B.yell at | C.hold up | D.look after |
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小题4: | A.interest | B.comfort | C.pride | D.pity |
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小题5: | A.after | B.behind | C.through | D.before |
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小题6: | A.belief | B.challenge | C.concern | D.support |
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小题7: | A.track | B.attitude | C.sense | D.choice |
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小题8: | A.special | B.worthwhile | C.funny | D.simple |
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小题9: | A.expects | B.appreciates | C.deserves | D.receives. |
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小题10: | A.replace | B.express | C.contribute | D.cover |
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A doctor entered the hospital in a hurry after being called in for an urgent .He answered the call as soon as possible, changed his clothes and went directly to the operation block.He found the boy"s father in the hall waiting for the doctor. On seeing him, the dad , "Why did you take all this to come? Don"t you know that my son s life is in danger? Don"t you have any sense of ?" The doctor smiled and said, "I am sorry, I wasn"t in the hospital and I as fast as I could after receiving the call...And now, I wish you"d calm down work." I can do my work.” “Calm down? What if your son is in this room right now, would you calm down? If your own son is now what will you do?” said the father . The doctor smiled again and replied," I will say what Job said in the Bible "From dust we came and to dust we return, blessed by the name of God". cannot extend lives. Go and for your son.we will do our best by God"s grace." "Giving advice when we re not is so easy." murmured the father.The operation took some hours which the doctor went out happily. "Thank goodness! Your son is saved ! " And without waiting for the father"s reply he carried on his running. “If you have any question, ask the nurse!" "Why is he so ? He couldn"t wait some minutes so that I could ask about my son"s ?" commented the father when seeing the nurse minutes after the doctor left. The nurse answered, coming down her face, "His son died yesterday in a road accident.He was in the funeral when we called him for your son"s operation. now that he saved your son"s life, he left running to finish his son"s funeral." Never anyone...because you never know how their life is and what they"re .
小题1: | A.meeting | B.career | C.operation | D.travel |
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小题2: | A.calling | B.running | C.jumping | D.pacing |
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小题3: | A.admitted | B.expressed | C.whispered | D.shouted |
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小题5: | A.humor | B.responsibility | C.pride | D.honor |
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小题6: | A.worked | B.left | C.came | D.moved |
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小题7: | A.in case | B.so that | C.until | D.even if |
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小题8: | A.dying | B.lying | C.missing | D.dropping |
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小题9: | A.sadly | B.cheerfully | C.hopefully | D.angrily |
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小题10: | A.God | B.Teachers | C.Friends | D.Doctors |
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小题11: | A.speak | B.spell | C.pray | D.think |
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小题12: | A.worried | B.concerned | C.lost | D.tired |
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小题13: | A.after | B.for | C.before | D.with |
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小题14: | A.way | B.spirit | C.trust | D.dream |
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小题15: | A.patient | B.proud | C.powerful | D.absent |
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小题16: | A.position | B.medicine | C.state | D.life |
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小题17: | A.sweats | B.cold | C.clouds | D.tears |
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小题19: | A.ignore | B.judge | C.explain | D.believe |
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小题20: | A.doing | B.loading | C.experiencing | D.reducing |
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