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高二英语大阅读182013-11-14around it, guide-book 36 hand. Of course, we may 37 with our guide-books the history and 38 developments of a town and get to know them. 39 then, if we take our time and 40 in a town for a while, we may get to know it better. When we 41 it as a whole, we begin to have some 42 , which even the best guide-books do not answer. Why is the town just 43 this, this shape, this plan, this size? Why do its streets 44 in this particular way, and not in any 45 way?Here even the best guide-book 46 us. One can‟t find in it the information about how a town has developed to the 47 appearance. It may not describe the original (最初的) 48 of a town. However, one may get some idea of what it 49 look like by walking around the town. One can also imagine 50 the town was first planned and built. Then one can learn more about in what direction the town 51 to develop.What is the 52 of studying towns in this way? For me, it is 53 that one gets a greater depth of pleasure by visiting and seeing a town with one‟s own eyes. A 54 visit to a town may help one better understand why it is attractive 55 just reading about it in a guide-book.36. A. in B. at C. by D. on37. A. write B. study C. tell D. remember38. A. strange B. similar C. separate D. special39. A. But B. Before C. Since D. Until40. A. march B. work C. stay D. wait41. A. look at B. look after C. look for D. look up42. A. ideas B. opinions C. feelings D. questions43. A. of B. for C. like D. as44. A. open B. run C. begin D. move45. A. one B. more C. other D. such46. A. helps B. tricks C. fails D. satisfies47. A. old B. normal C. first D. present48. A. capital B. meaning C. design D. change49. A. used to B. seemed to C. had to D. happened to50. A. what B. how C. when D. where51. A. stops B. appears C. starts D. continues52. A. point B. view C. problem D. difficulty53. A. nearly B. simply C. generally D. hardly54. A. costly B. formal C. group D. personal55. A. from B. than C. through D. withReading: 8*2 = 16 socresAI was in a rush as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldn‟t be late for!I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paidfor her groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile —warm and reassuring — and I retuned her gift by smiling back.“Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers.” she said.“Yes, she‟s special,” I said, and then to my embarrassment, the word s kept coming out . “It‟s only our second date, but some how I am just having the feeling she‟s…the one‟.” Jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I can‟t figure out why she‟d want to date a guy like me.”“Well, I think she‟s very lucky to have a boyf riend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her,” the woman said.“My husband used to bring me flowers every week —even when tim es were tough and we didn‟t have much money. Those were incredible days; he was very romantic and — of course —I miss him since he passed away.”I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her. I touched her on the shoulder and said “You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed f or a very special lady.” I hand ed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation.It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased. “You have a wonderful evening,” I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.I remember being slightly late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the above story.A couple of years later, when I finally worked up the courage to ask her to marry me, she told me that this story had helped to seal it for her — that was the night that I won her heart.56. Why was the writer in a hurry that day?A. He was to meet his girlfriend.B. He had to go back to school soon.C. He was delayed by an elderly lady.D. He had to pick up some groceries.57. What does the underlined phrase “her gift” (Paragraph 2 ) refer to?A. Her words.B. Her smile.C. Her flowers.D. Her politeness.58. Why did the writer give his flowers to the elderly lady?A. She told him a nice story.B. She allowed him to pay first.C. She gave him encouragement.D. She liked flowers very much.59. What is the message conveyed in the story?A. Flowers are important for a date.B. Small talk is helpful.C. Love and kindness are rewarding.D. Elderly people deserve respecting.BBY now you've probably heard most of the Tiger Woods jokes.Look, I might be in the minority on this, but for the most part I couldn't care less about an entertainer's personal life. I want the stars to hit a golf ball for me, sing, act and throw a football or a baseball for me. But after that, I want them to go home and I don't want to hear from them again until the next time they hit a golf ball or act or sing or pitch (投掷) for me.Unless they're infringing (侵犯) on other's rights or breaking the law, I don't care.Whatever the truth happens to be in this situation, it's his life and his responsibility to sort it out. He's certainly not going to be able to get complete privacy, given his status as maybe the mostrecognizable (可公认的) athlete on Earth, along with the fact that he's built such a wall around his private life. A lot of people want a peek behind Woods' life, but that doesn't mean the view will be any more interesting than of his career.What do we really know about Woods, other than the fact that he is remarkably (非常地) gifted at what he does for a living? Almost nothing, which helps account for his clean image. He's been very good at protecting his privacy, which is a virtue (美德).For example, the last thing I want to see at press conferences is an athlete dragging his children along. It cannot do the child any good. I've often wondered why some athletes, like over-zealous (过度狂热的) teenagers on Facebook, surrender (交出) too much information about their private lives. Sometimes it comes back to bite them.Woods has given his side of the story. If it's true, everyone will forget. And even if other truths emerge (浮现), everyone will forget in time. I could bring up the cases of Kobe Bryant and many more like it, but chances are, you've already forgotten.60. What most interests the writer about Tiger Woods?A. His personal life.B. His golf.C. Scandals that he is involved in.D. His public image.61. The underlined word “peek” in the fourth paragraph probably means ______.A. glanceB. curiosityC. guessD. notice62. It seems that in the writer's opinion, the best way for an entertainer to have a clean image is to ______.A. stay away from the spotlightB. act sensibly in publicC. protect his or her privacyD. have a good relationship with the press63. The writer mentioned Kobe Bryant in the last paragraph to show that ______.A. all athletes have personal storiesB. Kobe Bryant has been involved in more scandals than Tiger WoodC. people are no longer interested in Kobe BryantD. people will forget the scandal over Woods sooner or later短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）汉语提示；2）首字母提示；3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读132013-10-8sent him this letter.Dear son,I want to thank you for teaching me a very 36 lesson in life by the great example you 37 . When we were eating at that caféin Bondi and a person who had 38 his hamburger didn’t have enough money to pay for it, without any 39 , you went over and put the 40 $2 into his hand.When we were leaving, you 41 threw a five-cent coin onto the pavement and said 42 like, “Some kid will really enjoy 43 this.”Last week, a young man 44 me in the line at a petrol station didn’t have 45 money to pay for his petrol. I asked the money collector, “How much46 is he?” She told me he had meant to put $15 of petrol in his car 47 he had been looking at the wrong gauge (计量表) and had put in 15 48 , which came to just over 49 . That is an easy mistake 50 both gauges run fast.Something made me think of you and 51 you did that night at the café in Bondi. I handed the man $6. He was so 52 and said, “But why would you do this for me?” I just smiled as I thought of you.Thank you, son, for teaching me that “it’s 53 to give than receive”. Now when I see a five-cent coin on the 54 and want to pick it up, I think of you and leave it 55 , just in case some kid will get a kick out of finding it.Love always, Mum.36. A. humorous B. private C. reasonable D. valuable37. A. followed B. gave C. set D. took38. A. ordered B. booked C. offered D. bought39. A. hesitation B. doubt C. permission D. difficulty40. A. other B. last C. extra D. rest41. A. again B. already C. only D. also42. A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something43. A. finding B. accepting C. looking for D. pointing at44. A. behind B. beyond C. ahead of D. next to45. A. much B. some C. any D. enough46. A. far B. 1ong C. short D. high47. A. and B. but C. so D. while48. A. 1itres B. kilograms C. pounds D. kilometers49. A. $15 B. $20 C. $25 D. $3050. A. until B. as C. although D. unless51. A. what B. which C. whatever D. whichever52. A. excited B. surprised C. interested D. encouraged53. A. easier B. better C. faster D. worse54. A. comer B. way C. ground D. carpet55. A. there B. here C. out D. around Reading: 9*2 = 18 scoresA (2009唐山2C)Court rules Rain pay $8MThe agents for South Korean star Rain said they are discussing with their lawyers after a US court ordered him to pay more than $8 million for calling off a concert in Honolulu in 2007, AFP reported Friday. “This is a result we would never have expected,” Jung Wook of JYP Entertainment said.“We will decide our future course of legal action with lawyers in a few days.”Sony freezes staff payJapanese electronics firm Sony Corp. said Thursday it had decided to freeze its worker s’ salaries (薪金) for the year starting from April 1 to improve profitability, Reuters reported. The workers’ bonuses (奖金) will also be lowered to 4 months’ pay from 6 months, and managers’ yearly bonuses will be dropped by 10-20%.Newspaper goes Web-onlyThe New York-based Hearst Corp. declared Monday it would publish its last print edition of the 146-year-old newspaper the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Tuesday and move its operation completely online. The newspaper said delivery would be stopped to about 118,000 weekday readers. Hearst had put the Seattle P-I up for sale since January, but there was no buyer. It is not clear how many of the paper’s 150 employees will lose their jobs.EU has high hopes for US message to IranIn a videotaped message marking Nowruz —the Persian New Year, Mr. Obama said US seeks a future with Iran that includes renewed exchanges and greater opportunities for partnership and economy.The European Union is hopeful that U.S. President Barack Obama’s message to Iran can help improve relations between Teheran and much of the world.EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said in Brussels Friday that the broadcast could help open “a new chapter”for relations with Iran. He also talked about U.S.’s relations with Japan and Korea.56. Who was fined for not doing things as promised?A. Sony Corp.B. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer.C. Rain.D. The New York-based Hearst Corp.57. The Japanese electronics firm Sony Corp. has decided to .A. drop the workers’ bonuses by 20% at mostB. lower the worker s’ bonuses to 4 months’ payC. freeze its managers’ salaries starting from April 1D. reduce the managers’ yearly bonuses to 6 months’ pay58. The Seattle Post Intelligencer probably will .A. try to sell itself at a lower priceB. stop its online edition next TuesdayC. increase the price of its print editionD. cut the number of its employees59. From Mr. Obama’s message we know.A. relations between Japan and US will be strengthenedB. US will open “a new chapter” for relations with KoreaC. Iran has good relations with the rest of the worldD. US will improve its relations with Iran in economyB (2009山东外国语D)If boy wizard (巫师) Harry Potter uses his magic to capture (迷住) the hearts of millions of teenagers, high school students Gabriella and Troy have charmed American boys and girls with their stories of campus life.They are the leading characters in High School Musical, a series of hugely successful films in the US. The sequel (续集), High School Musical 3, came out on October 24 and has topped the American box office for two straight weeks.The show has everything attractive to teenagers — dancing, catchy (悦耳的) music, puppy love and good looks. The story starts when high school basketball star Troy and brainy Gabriella —two teenagers who are worlds apart— meet during the winter break. At a karaoke contest they discover their love for singing and an interest in each other. When school starts, Troy finds out that Gabriella is the new girl athis school.Eager to find the magic they had during karaoke, Troy and Gabriella decide to audition (试镜) for the school’s upcoming musical. This angers the school’s drama queen Sharpay. However, they overcome difficulties and become the leading actors.But the story doesn't end there. High School Musical 2 follows their adventures over summer vacation when Sharpay tries to break up Troy and Gabriella. In the latest sequel, high school seniors are facing the possibilities of being separated from each other as they go off in different directions when graduating from high school.Joined by the rest of their friends, Troy and Gabriella stage a musical reflecting (反映) their experiences, hopes and fears about the future."The success of the High School Musical films shows Disney's long-term efforts to attract youngsters for whom Mickey Mouse seems too babyish," wrote New York Times reporter Dave Itzkoff. "For the time being, the movie has made fictional high school students as recognizable as that 79-year-old mouse."60. What is the passage mainly about?A. Boy wizard — Harry potter.B. High school students Gabriella and Troy.C. A successful show — High School Musical.D. Disney’s long-term efforts.61. How many films are there in this series of films?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.D. 5.62. What can you learn from the words “two teenagers who are worlds apart?”A. They live far away from each other.B. They used to know each other well.C. They have a big difference between each other.D. They study at the same school.63. What happens in High School Musical 2, according to the passage?A. Troy and Gabriella audition for a school musical.B. Troy and Gabriella meet at a karaoke contest.C. Troy and Gabriella graduate from high school.D. Sharpay tries to break up Troy and Gabriella.64. What does New York Times reporter Dave Itzkoff mean?A. The high school students don’t like Mickey Mouse.B. Mickey Mouse is more attractive to youngsters.C. High School Musical is possibly more attractive to youngsters.D. Mickey Mouse is too old to be recognized by youngsters.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2009.3. LyOnce upon a time there was a farmer who worked hardevery day. One day, ______ he was working in the field, he 76. while/whenheard a striking sound. He saw a rabbit l by the side of 77. lyinga tree. He picked it ______ and found that it was a fat rabbit. He 78. upthought to ______ (自己). "Since it is so easy to get a rabbit like 79. himselfthat, why should I work so hard all day long?" He t his tool 80. threwaway and lay by the tree every day, ______ (梦想着) for more rabbits 81. dreamingto come. When he ______ (最后) realized his foolishness and returned 82. finallyto his field, he found that all his ______ (庄稼) were dead. This story 83. cropstells us that we should not wait for unexpected gains by c . 84. chanceOr, we should not hope to get rewards ______ hard work. 85. without句子分析—并列复合句(Cloze47-49)She told me he had meant to put $15 of petrol in his car but he had been looking at the wrong gauge (计量表) and had put in 15 litres, which came to just over $20.（Words: 40）她告诉我他本意是加15美元的油，但看错了计量表，加了15升汽油，结果却是20多美元。
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高二英语大阅读432014-5-19The package consisted of a long, narrow box 21 wrapped in brown paper. 22 the box, Oscar saw an umbrella inside — a very old one with a beautifully carved wooden handle. 23 he had not seen it in more than 20 years, he recognized it 24 .Oscar was 16 when he first saw the 25 umbrella. He had gone to a concert with his grandparents. As they were leaving, he noticed an umbrella on an empty seat. Impressed by its 26 , Oscar felt a strong desire to find its 27 .Oscar 28 the manager to look in the record of advance ticket sales. Just as he thought, a name matched the seat 29 Oscar had found the umbrella. The name was Mrs. Katie O'Brien.Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs. O'Brien's 30 on their way home. He rang the bell, the door opened, and an elderly woman appeared. "May I 31 you?" she asked."I'd like to return it if it's yours," Oscar said, 32 the umbrella as if presenting a 33 that had long been wished for."Why, yes! It's mine," replied Mrs. O'Brien with a 34 smile and shining eyes. "It was given to me by my father years ago. Thank you so much for returning it. May I offer you a reward for your 35 ?""No, ma'am," he said, "My grandmother says that a good deed is its own reward.""Well, that's 36 what my father used to say. What is your name, young man?"Years later Oscar was staring at the finely carved handle of the umbrella as he remembered Mrs. O'Brien. It was in perfect condition, considering how 37 it was. Why had it arrived here today?As if 38 , a note fell from the paper. It read: Mrs. O'Brien wanted you to 39 this umbrella as a present for a kind, 40 gesture long ago.21. A strictly B. carefully C. roughly D. casually22. A. Opening B. Seizing C. Observing D. Searching23. A. After B. When C. Since D. Although24. A. clearly B. fully C. immediately D. suddenly25. A. average B. unusual C. plain D. typical26. A. beauty B. shape C. origin D. history27. A. designer B. seller C. user D. owner28. A. convinced B. forced C. encouraged D. advised29. A. until B. before C. which D. where30. A. family B. theater C. house D. neighborhood31. A. invite B. help C. bother D. know32. A. putting up B. turning out C. picking up D. holding out33. A. chance B. fact C. gift D. result34. A. wide B. confident C. proud D. shy35. A. patience B. kindness C. courage D. determination36. A. obviously B. naturally C. exactly D. probably37. A. old B. rare C. precious D. nice38. A. in contrast B. in return C. in exchange D. in answer39. A. possess B. accept C. carry D. value40. A. attractive B. significant C. unselfish D. sympathetic Reading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2012湖南A)What makes a gift special? Is it the price you see on the gift receipt? Or is it the look on the recipient’s face when they receive it that determines the true value? What gift is worth the most?This Christmas I was debating what to give my father. My dad is a hard person to buy for because he never wants anything. I pulled out my phone to read a text message from my mom saying that we were leaving for Christmas shopping for him when I came across a message on my phone that I had locked. The message was from my father. My eyes fell on a photo of a flower taken in Wyoming, and underneath a poem by William Blake. The flower, a lone dandelion standing against the bright blue sky, inspired me. My dad had been reciting those words to me since I was a kid. That may even be the reason why I love writing. I decided that those words would be my gift to my father.I called back. I told my mom to go without me and that I already created my gift. I sent the photo of the cream-colored flower to my computer and typed the poem on top of it. As I was arranging the details another poem came to mind. The poem was written by Edgar Allan Poe; my dad recited it as much as he did the other. I typed that out as well and searched online for a background to the word of it. The poem was focused around dreaming, and after searching I found the perfect picture. The image was painted with blues and greens and purples, twisting together to create the theme and wonder of a dream. As I watched both poems passing through the printer, the white paper coloring with words that shaped my childhood, I felt that this was a gift that my father would truly appreciate.Christmas soon arrived. The minute I saw the look on my dad’s face as he unwrapped those swirling black letters carefully placed in a cheap frame, I knew I had given the perfect gift.56. The idea for a special gift began to form when the author was .A. doing shoppingB. having a debateC. reading a messageD. leaving for Wyoming57. The author’s inspiration for the gift came from .A. a photo of a flowerB. a story about a kidC. a call from the motherD. a text about Christmas58. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to a poem by .A. the fatherB. the authorC. William BlakeD. Edgar Allan Poe59. The author made the gift by .A. searching for the poems onlineB. drawing the background by handC. painting the letters in three colorsD. matching the words with pictures60. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To show how to design images for gifts.B. To suggest making gifts from one’s heart.C. To explain how computers help create gifts.D. To describe the gifts the author has received.B (2012北京D)Wilderness“In wilderness(荒野) is the preservation of the world.” This is a famous saying from a writer regarded as one of the fathers of environmentalism. The frequency with which it is borrowed mirrors a heated debate on environmental protection: whether to place wilderness at the heart of what is to be preserved.As John Sauven of Greenpeace UK points out, there is a strong appeal in images of the wild, the untouched; more than anything else, they speak of the nature that many people value most dearly. The urge to leave the subject of such images untouched is strong, and the danger exploitation (开发) brings to such landscapes (景观) is real. Some of these wildernesses also perform functions that humans need —the rainforests, for example, store carbon in vast quantities. To Mr. Sauven, these “ecosystem services” far outweigh the gains from exploitation.Lee Lane, a visiting fellow at the Hudson Institute, takes the opposing view. He acknowledges that wildernesses do provide useful services, such as water conservation. But that is not, he argues, a reason to avoid all human presence, or indeed commercial and industrial exploitation. There are ever more people on the Earth, and they reasonably and rightfully want to have better lives, rather than merely struggle for survival. While the ways of using resources have improved, there is still a growing need for raw materials, and some wildernesses contain them in abundance. If they can be tapped without reducing the services those wildernesses provide, the argument goes, there is no further reason not to do so. Being untouched is not, in itself, a characteristic worth valuing above all others.I look forward to seeing these views taken further, and to their being challenged by the other participants. One challenge that suggests itself to me is that both cases need to take on the question of spiritual value a little more directly. And there is a practical question as to whether wildernesses can be exploited without harm.This is a topic that calls for not only free expression of feelings, but also the guidance of reason. What position wilderness should enjoy in the preservation of the world obviously deserves much more serious thinking.61. John Sauven holds that.A. many people value nature too muchB. exploitation of wildernesses is harmfulC. wildernesses provide humans with necessitiesD. the urge to develop the ecosystem services is strong62. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?A. The exploitation is necessary for the poor people.B. Wildernesses cannot guarantee better use of raw materials.C. Useful services of wildernesses are not the reason for no exploitation.D. All the characteristics concerning the exploitation should be treated equally.63. What is the author’s attitude towards this debate?A. Objective.B. Disapproving.C. Sceptical.D. Optimistic.64. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? DA. B. C. D.CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.3南平一中阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读102013-9-23As a result, all students must 36 sixty hours of service learning, 37 they will not receive a diploma. Service learning is academic learning that also helps the community. 38 of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitchen, or tutoring a student. 39 a service experience, students must keep a journal（日志）and then write a 40 about what they have learned.Supporters claim that there are many 41 of service learning. Perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think 42 their own interests and become 43 of the needs of others. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that 44 responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team. 45 , students can explore possible careers 46 service learning. For example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to work in an elementary school classroom a few afternoons each month.47 there are many benefits, opponents (反对者) 48 problems with the new requirement. First, they 49 that the main reason students go to school is to learn core subjects and skills. Because service learning is time-consuming, students spend 50 time studying the core subjects. Second, they believe that forcing students to work without 51 goes against the law. By requiring service, the school takes away an individual's freedom to choose.In my view, service learning is a great way to 52 to the community, learn new skills, and explore different careers. 53 , I don' t believe you should force people to help others — the 54 to help must come from the heart. I think the best 55 is one that gives students choices: a student should be able to choose sixty hours of independent study or sixty hours of service.Choice encourages both freedom and responsibility, and as young adults, we must learn to handle both wisely.36. A. spend B. gain C. complete D. save37. A. and B. or C. but D. for38. A. Subjects B. Ideas C. Procedures D. Examples39. A. With B. Before C . During D. After40. A. diary B. report C . note D. notice41. A. courses B. benefits C . challenges D. features42. A. beyond B. about C. over D. in43. A. careful B. proud C. tired D. aware44. A. possess B. apply C. include D. develop45. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Luckily D. Hopefully46. A. through B. across C. of D. on47. A. So B. Thus C. Since D. While48. A. deal with B. look into C. point out D. take down49. A. argue B. doubt C. overlook D. admit50. A. much B. full C. less D. more51. A. cost B. pay C. care D. praise52. A. contribute B. appeal C. attend D. belong53. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Besides D. However54. A. courage B. desire C. emotion D. spirit55. A. decision B. purpose C. solution D. result Reading: 8*2 = 16 scoresA（2009BeijingA）How I Turned to Be OptimisticI began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see —the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost —having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times”.My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.From my experiences I have learned one important rule: all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.56. How did the author get to know America?A. From her relatives.B. Form her mother.C. From books and pictures.D. From radio programs.57. Upon leaving for America the author felt ________.A. confusedB. excitedC. worriedD. amazed58. For the first two years in New York, the author _______.A. often lost her wayB. did not think about her futureC. studied in three different schoolsD. got on well with her stepfather59. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?A. She worked as a translatorB. She attended a lot of job interviews.C. She paid telephone bills for her family.D. She helped her family with her English.60. The author believes that ___________.A. her future will be free from troublesB. it is difficult to become patientC. there are more good things than bad thingsD. good things will happen if one keeps tryingB（2009BeijingB）Dear Friend,The recent success of children’s books has made the general public aware that there’s a huge market out there.And there’s a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children’s books bought each yea r … plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.Who are these needed writers? They’re ordinary folks like you and me.But am I good enough?I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn’t know where to turn for help.Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude (潜能), and it turned out tobe the inspiration I needed.The promise that paid offThe Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability:You will complete at least one manuscript（手稿）suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.I really didn’t expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children’s books and over 300 stories and articles.Free test and brochureWe offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.Realize your writing dream today. There’s nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever. Sincerely,Kristi Holl, InstructorInstitute of Children’s Literature61. From the first three paragraphs, we learn that .A. children’s books are usually bestsellersB. publishers are making $3 billion each yearC. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attentionD. there is a growing need for writers of children’s books62. When finishing the course, you are promised to .A. be a successful publisherB. become a confident editorC. finish one work for publicationD. get one story or article published63. Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to .A. prove she is a good instructorB. promote the writing programC. give her advice on course preparationD. show she sold more stories than articles短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）Dentists always ask questions when it is impossible for you to answer.My dentist had (刚刚) pulled out one of my teeth and had told me 76. justto r for a while. I tried to say something, but my mouth was full of 77. restcotton wool. He knew I collected match (盒子) and asked me 78. boxeswhether my was growing. He then asked me how my brother 79. collectionwas and whether I liked my new job in London. In answer these 80. toquestions I either nodded made strange noises. Meanwhile, my 81. ortongue was busy s out the hole where the tooth had been. I suddenly 82. searchingfelt very worried, but could not say (什么). When the dentist 83. anythingat last r the cotton wool (药棉) from my mouth, I was able to 84. removedtell him that he had pulled out the w tooth. 85. wrong长难句分析（Cloze44/51）1. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that include responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team. 学生也能够学会生活中的技能，包括责任感、解决问题的能力和团队精神。
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高二英语大阅读82013-9-18I first went to hear a live rock concert when I was eight years old. My brother and his friends were all 36 of a heavy metal group called Black Wednesday. When they 37 that Black Wednesday were going to perform at our local theatre, they all bought 38 for performance. However, at the last minute, on e of the friends couldn’t go, so my brother 39 me the ticket. I was really 40 !I remember the buzz (嘈杂声) of excitement inside the theatre as we all found our 41 . After a few minutes, the lights went down and everybody became 42 . I could barely make out the stage in the 43 . We waited. Then there was a roar from the crowd, like an explosion, as the first members of the band 44 the stage. My brother leaned over and shouted something in my ear, but I couldn’t 45 what he was saying. The first song was already starting and the music was as 46 as a jet engine. I could 47 the drum beats and the bass notes in my stomach.I can’t recall any of the songs that the band played. I just 48 that I really enjoyed the show and didn’t want it to 49 . But in the end, after three encores (加演), the show finished. We left the 50 and walked unsteadily out onto the pavement. I felt a little dizzy, as if I had just 51 from a long sleep. My ears were still 52 with the beat of the last song.After the 53 , I became a Black Wednesday fan too for a few years before getting into other kinds of music. Once in a while, 54 , I listen to one of their songs and 55 I’m back at that first show.36. A. members B. friends C. fans D. volunteers37. A. guessed B. discovered C. thought D. predicted38. A. flowers B. drinks C. clothes D. tickets39. A. booked B. offered C. returned D. found40. A. relaxed B. embarrassed C. excited D. encouraged41. A. seats B. entrance C. spots D. space42. A. comfortable B. quiet C. serious D. nervous43. A. silence B. noise C. darkness D. smoke44. A. fell upon B. got through C. broke into D. stepped onto45. A. forget B. hear C. repeat D. bear46. A. loud B. hard C. sweet D. fast47. A. feel B. touch C. enjoy D. digest48. A. realize B. understand C. believe D. remember49. A. continue B. delay C. finish D. change50. A. party B. theatre C. opera D. stage51. A. escaped B. traveled C. benefited D. woken52. A. aching B. burning C. ringing D. rolling53. A. competition B. performance C. interview D. celebration54. A. though B. otherwise C. instead D. besides55. A. decide B. regret C. conclude D. imagine Reading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2007福建A)When I met him, I had a lot of anger inside of me. I’ve lived my whole life in Spanish Harlem, but in my neighborhood, there are shoot-ups all the time. I know kids who have been shot or beaten up. I have friends who ended up in prison. I could have ended up that way, too, but Mr. Clark wouldn’t let that happen.Mr. Clark worked long hours, making sure I did my work. My grades rose. In fact, the scores of our whole class rose. One day, he took our class to see The Phantom of the Opera, and it was the first time some kids had ever been out of Harlem. Before the show, he treated us to dinner at a restaurant and taught us not to talk with our mouths full. We did not want to let him down.Mr. Clark was selected as Disney’s 2000 Teacher of the Year. He said he would draw three names out of a hat; those students would go with him to Los Angeles to get the award. But when the time came to draw names, Mr. Clark said, “You’re all going.”On graduation day, there were a lot of tears. We didn’t want his class to end. In 2001, he moved to Atlanta, but he always kept in touch. He started giving lectures about education, and wrote a bestselling book based on his classroom rules, The Essential 55. In 2003, Mr. Clark took some of us on a trip to South Africa to deliver school supplies and visit orphanages (孤儿院). It was the most amazing experience of my life. It’s now my dream to one day start a group of women’s clubs, helping people from all backgrounds.56. Without Mr. Clark, the writer .A. might have been put into prisonB. might not have won the prizeC. might have joined a women’s clubD. might not have moved to Atlanta57. The Essential 55 is .A. a showB. a speechC. a classroom ruleD. a book58. How many students’ names were finally drawn out of a hat by Mr. Clark?A. NoneB. ThreeC. Fifty-five.D. All.59. In the passage, the writer intends to tell us that .A. Mr. Clark went to South Africa because he liked travellingB. Mr. Clark helped to set up a group of women’s clubsC. a good teacher can help raise his or her students’ scoresD. a good teacher has a good influence on his or her students60. Which of the following best describes Roth’s feeling in Book 1?A. PainfulB. CuriousC. FrightenedD. Disappointed61. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Animals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5.B. Book 3 introduces 40 inventive concepts.C. Alkaline batteries were invented by Dr. Banting.D. George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US.62. In Book 5, King Herbert and Queen Gertrude are _______.A. Newton’s human friendsB. the names of the time machineC. two dinosaursD. the inventions of the time machine63. If you are interested in native Americans, you may read the book by _____.A. Elizabeth MacleodB. Eric WaltersC. Rocky London & David MacDonaldD. Bev Spencer短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2011福建Sport is necessary for everyone. It helps you keep fit. Fitness isi if you want to be healthy throughout your life. The best way to 76. important keep fit is to get plenty exercise by doing sport. 77. of According to (科学家), doing sport can benefit people a lot 78. scientists mentally as well as physically. The sport they do, the happier they 79. morewill f . Besides, sport can help people develop will and determination. 80. feel These qualities help people achieve their goals b they will not give 81. because up so easily when (面对) difficulties. What’s more, sport builds team 82. facing spirit, which is good for the whole society. It helps people work (密切) 83. closely and smoothly and think about , not just themselves. 84. others In c , sport is good for your health and happiness, and for society. 85. conclusion 难句翻译（词汇和语法）1. I could have ended up that way, too, but Mr. Clark wouldn’t let that happen. 我本来可能会像其他朋友那样最后进了监狱，但是克拉克先生没有让这事发生。
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高二英语大阅读202013-11-28dictionary. I was 36 to see that it was an English English dictionary, also known as a monolingual dictionary. 37 it was a dictionary intended for non-native learners, none of my classmates had one 38 , to be honest, I found it extremely 39 to use at first. I would look up words in the dictionary and 40 not fully understand the meaning. I was used to the 41 bilingual dictionaries, in which the words are 42 both in English and Chinese. I really wondered why my aunt 43 to make things so difficult for me. Now, after studying English at university for three years, I 44 that monolingual dictionaries are 45 in learning a foreign language.As I found out, there is 46 often no perfect equivalence (对应) between two 47 in two languages. My aunt even goes so far as to 48 that a Chine se “equivalent” can never give you the 49 meaning of a word in English! 50 , she insisted that I read the definition (定义) of a word in a monolingual dictionary 51 I wanted to get a better understanding of its meaning. 52 , I have come to see what she meant.Using a monolingual dictionary for learners has helped me in another important way. This dictionary uses a(n) 53 number of words, around 2, 000, in its definitions. When I read these definitions, I am 54 exposed to（接触）the basic words and learn how they are used to explain objects and ideas. 55 this, I can express myself more easily in English.36. A. worried B. sad C. surprised D. nervous37. A. Because B. Although C. Unless D. If38. A. but B. so C. or D. and39. A. difficult B. interesting C. ambiguous D. practical40. A. thus B. even C. still D. again41. A. new B. familiar C. earlier D. ordinary42. A. explained B. expressed C. described D. created43. A. offered B. agreed C. decided D. happened44. A. imagine B. recommend C. predict D. understand45. A. natural B. better C. easier D. convenient46. A. at best B. in fact C. at times D. in case47. A. words B. names C. ideas D. characters48. A. hope B. declare C. doubt D. tell49. A. exact B. basic C. translated D. expected50. A. Rather B. However C. Therefore D. Instead51. A. when B. before C. until D. while52. A. Largely B. Generally C. Gradually D. Probably53. A. extra B. average C. total D. limited54. A. repeatedly B. nearly C. immediately D. anxiously55. A. According to B. In relation to C. In addition to D. Because of Reading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2010湖北C)They wear the latest fashions with the most up-to-date accessories (配饰). Yet these are not girls in their teens or twenties but women in their sixties and seventies. A generation which would once only wear old-fashioned clothes is now favouring the same high street looks worn by those half their age.Professor Julia Twigg, a social policy expert, said, “Women over 75 are now shopping for clothes more frequently than they did when they were young in the 1960s. In the 1960s buying a coat for a woman was a serious matter. It was an expensive item that they would purchase only every three or four years — now you can pick one up at the supermarket whenever you wish to. Fashion is a lot cheaper and people get tired of things more quickly.”Professor Twigg analysed family expenditure (支出) data and found that while the percentage of spending on clothes and shoes by women had stayed around the same — at 5 or 6 per cent of spending — the amount of clothes bought had risen sharply.The professor said, “Clothes are now 70 per cent cheaper than they were in the 1960s because of the huge expansion of production in the Far East. In the 1960s Leeds was the heart of the British fashion industry and that was where most of the clothes came from, but now almost all of our clothes are sourced elsewhere. Everyone is buying more clothes but in general we are not spending more money on them.”Fashion designer Angela Barnard, who runs her own fashion business in London, said older women were much more affected by celebrity (名流) style than in previous years.She said, “When people see stars such as Judi Dench and Helen Mirren looking attractive and fashionable in their sixties, they want to follow them. Older women are much more aware of celebrities. There‟s also the boom in TV programmes showing people how they can change their look, and many of my older customers do yoga to stay in shape well in their fifties. When I started my business a few years ago, my older customers tended to be very rich, but now they are what I would call ordinary women. My own mother is 61 and she wears the latest fashions in a way she would never have done ten years ago.”56. Professor Twigg found that, compared with the 1960s, ________.A. the price of clothes has generally fallen by 70%B. the spending on clothes has increased by 5% or 6%C. people spend 30% less than they did on clothesD. the amount of clothes bought has risen by 5% or 6%57. What can we learn about old women in terms of fashion?A. They are often ignored by fashion designers.B. They are now more easily influenced by stars.C. They are regarded as pioneers in the latest fashion.D. They are more interested in clothes because of their old age.58. It can be concluded that old women tend to wear the latest fashions today mainly because ________.A. they get tired of things more quicklyB. TV shows teach them how to change their lookC. they are in much better shape nowD. clothes are much cheaper than before59. Which is the best possible title of the passage?A. Age Is No Barrier for Fashion FansB. The More Fashionable, the Less ExpensiveC. Unexpected Changes in FashionD. Boom of the British Fashion IndustryB (2010湖北D)This brief book is aimed at high school students, but speaks to anyone learning at any stage of life.Its formal, serious style closely matches its content, a school-masterly book on schooling. The author, W. H. Armstrong, starts with the basics: reading and writing. In his opinion, reading doesn‟t just mean recognizing each word on the page; it means taking in the information, digesting it and incorporating it into oneself just as one digests a sandwich and makes it a part of himself. The goal is to bring the information back to life, not just to treat it as dead facts on paper from dead trees. Reading and writing cannot be completely separated from each other; in fact, the aim of reading is to express the information you have got from the text. I‟ve seen it again and again: someone who can‟t express an idea after reading a text is just as ineffective as someone who hasn‟t read it at all.Only a third of the book remains after that discussion, which Armstrong devotes to specific tips for studying languages, math, science and history. He generally handles these topics thoroughly (透彻地) and equally, except for some weakness in the science and math sections and a bit too much passion (激情) regarding history. Well, he was a history teacher —if conveyed only a tenth of his passion to his students, that was a hundred times more than my history teachers ever got across. To my disappointment, in this part of the book he ignores the arts. As a matter of fact, they demand all the concentration and study that math and science do, though the study differs slightly in kind. Although it‟s commonly believed that the arts can only be naturally acquired, actually, learning the arts is no more natural than learning French or mathematics.My other comment is that the text aged. The first edition apparently dates to the 1960s —none of the references (参考文献) seem newer than the late 1950s. As a result, the discussion misses the entire computer age.These are small points, though, and don‟t affect the main discussion. I recommend it to any student and any teacher, including the self-taught student.60. According to Armstrong, the goal of reading is to _____________.A. gain knowledge and expand one‟s viewB. understand the meaning between the linesC. express ideas based on what one has readD. get information and keep it alive in memory61. The author of the passage insists that learning the arts ___________.A. requires great effortsB. demands real passionC. is less natural than learning mathsD. is as natural as learning a language62. What is a shortcoming of Armstrong‟s work according to the author?A. Some ideas are slightly contradictory.B. There is too much discussion on studying science.C. The style is too serious.D. It lacks new information.63. This passage can be classified as ________.A. an advertisementB. a book reviewC. a feature storyD. a news report短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.5泉五中模拟阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读262014-1-2not be 21 Christmas gifts because there was not enough money. I felt sad and thought, "What would I say when the other kids asked what I'd 22 ?" Just when I started to 23 that there would not be a Christmas that year, three women 24 at our house with gifts for all of us. For me they brought a doll. I felt such a sense of 25 that I would no longer have to be embarrassed when I returned to school. I wasn't 26 . Somebody had thought 27 of me to bring me a gift.Years later, when I stood in the kitchen of my new house, thinking how I wanted to make my 28 Christmas there special and memorable, I 29 remembered the women's visit. I decided that I wanted to create that same feeling of 30 for as many children as I could possibly reach.So I 31 a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help. We gathered about 125 orphans (孤儿) at the Christmas party. For every child, we wrapped colorful packages filled with toys, clothes, and school supplies, 32 with a child's name. We wanted all of them to know they were 33 . Before I called out their names and handed them their gifts, I 34 them that they couldn't open their presents 35 every child had come forward. Finally the 36 they had been waiting for came as I called out, "One, two, three. Open your presents!" As the children opened their packages, their faces beamed and their bright smiles 37 up the room. The 38 in the room was obvious, and 39 wasn't just about toys. It was a feeling —the feeling I knew 40 that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit. I wasn't forgotten. Somebody thought of me. I matter.21. A. sending B. receiving C. making D. exchanging22. A. found B. prepared C. got D. expected23. A. doubt B. hope C. suggest D. accept24. A. broke in B. settled down C. turned up D. showed off25. A. relief B. loss C. achievement D. justice26. A. blamed B. loved C. forgotten D. affected27. A. highly B. little C. poorly D. enough28. A. present B. first C.. recent D. previous29. A. hardly B. instantly C. regularly D. occasionally30. A. strength B. independence C. importance D. safety31. A. kept up with B. caught up with C. came up with D. put up with32. A. none B. few C. some D. each33. A. fine B. special C. helpful D. normal34. A. reminded B. guaranteed C. convinced D. promised35. A. after B. until C. when D. since36. A. chance B. gift C. moment D. reward37. A. lit B. took C. burned D. cheered38. A. atmosphere B. sympathy C. calmness D. joy39. A. it B. such C. something D. everybody40. A. by B. till C. for D. fromReading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 socresA (2013LNA)China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There ar e millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors —silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks (人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.56. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A. Because they are traditional and safe.B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.C. Because they are colorful and available.D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.57. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ______________.A. to ride it for funB. to use it for transportC. to experience local cultureD. to improve his riding skills58. How did the author feel about his street crossing?A. It was boring.B. It was difficult.C. It was lively.D. It was wonderful.59. Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C. The author was praised by the other bikers.D. The author took great pleasure in biking.B (2010SCE)Fear plays no part in this latest problem. “I’m not afraid I'll lose my children. I won't lose my children. We live together, and nothing, nothing,” she repeats, her voice rising when speaking to John's lawyer, “will stop me from being with my children. A law? Year, right. Don't disturb me when it comes to my children. You are never going to win. If John wants to see them, I cannot stop him. He's their father — I want them to see him! However, his visit in his present condition will disturb the children's stable (稳定的) life.”John, who has spent much of his time in California recently, has only hired a house for himself in Pennsylvania, according to his lawyer. "If he'd like to stick to a regular life, I'd be more than happy to do that, " Jane says. "The best thing for any child of a divorced (离婚的) parent is a stable life. I want nothing more than for him to set up a stable life for himself, so that he can be part of making our children's lives more stable."While matters of money and care won't be settled for weeks, Jane hardly puts her life on hold. Last week the ABC network announced that Jane would return with her own show, Twist of Jane, in which she gives advice to other moms. Jane and her eight children will also return to ABC in a series of Jane Plus 8 specials showing them on various adventures. It’s a rest for Jane, who insists that she needs her new, busy life to provide for her family. “I have to lead such a life, and I’m thankful that I’ve built it to the top where now I can support my children.” she says.And whether a bellicose (好斗的) dance judge or a bellicose former wife, Jane plans to keep on facing attacks on her. “Some people try to knock me down— only to make me more fierce, more protective, more determined to do better,”she says. “Go ahead, take me on. This will just make me stronger.”60. According to Jane in the first paragraph, the law .A. can’t take her children away from herB. can’t do anything with the caseC. will best settle the problemD. will disturb her children61. What does “to do that” refer to in the second paragraph?A. To live with John.B. To hire a house for John.C. To allow John to see the childrenD. To ask John to set up a regular life.62. What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph mean?A. Jane’s life is very difficult.B. Jane continues to live as usual.C. Jane almost can’t control her li feD. Jane works very hard to live a happy life.63. Which word can best describe Jane?A. Proud.B. Fierce.C. Determined.D. Independent.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.3.19Fuzhou阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读252013-12-31all her time taking care of the tree. But the children nearby drover her 21 by making fun of her. They would climb her tree and then run away with pears, 22 “Aunty Misery” at her.One evening, a passer-by asked to 23 for the night. Seeing that he had an 24 face, she let him in and gave him a nice 25 . The next morning the stranger, actually a sorcerer (巫师), thanked her by granting (允准) her 26 that anyone who climbed up her tree 27 not be able to come back down until she 28 it.When the children came back to steal her 29 , she had them stuck on the tree. They had to beg her long 30 she gave the tree permission to let 31 go. Aunty Misery was free from the 32 at last.One day another man 33 her door. This one did not look trustworthy to her, 34 she asked who he was. “I am Death, I’ve come to take you 35 me.” said he.Th inking fast Aunty Misery said, “Fine, but I’d like to 36 some pears from my dear tree to remember the 37 it brought to me in this life. But I am too 38 to climb high to get the best fruit. Will you be so 39 as to do it for me?” With a deep sigh, Mr. Death climbed up the tree 40 and was immediately stuck to it. No matter how much he warned or begged, Aunty Misery would not allow the tree to let Death go.21. A. hopeless B. painful C. dull D. crazy22. A. calling B. shouting C. announcing D. whispering23. A. stay B. live C. hide D. lie24. A. interesting B. honest C. anxious D. angry25. A. gift B. kiss C. treat D. smile26. A. suggestion B. demand C. permission D. wish27. A. could B. should C. might D. must28. A. permitted B. promised C. answered D. declared29. A. branch B. food C. tree D. fruit30. A. after B. while C. since D. before31. A. it B. them C. him D. her32. A. trick B. question C. trouble D. difficulty33. A. stepped into B. left for C. stopped at D. walked around34. A. so B. but C. although D. because35. A. with B. off C. upon D. for36. A. choose B. pick C. shake D. hit37. A. honor B. pleasure C. hope D. excitement38. A. light B. short C. old D. thin39. A. proud B. kind C. fine D. smart40. A. disappointedly B. cheerfully C. unwillingly D. eagerlyReading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2010江西E)Every day we experience one of the wonders of the world around us without even realizing it.It is not the amazing complexity of television, nor the impressive technology of transport. The universal wonder we share and experience is our ability to make noises with our mouths, and so transmit ideas and thoughts to each other’s minds.This ability comes so naturally that tend to forget what a miracle（奇迹）it is.Obviously, the ability to talk is something that marks humans off from animals. Of course, some animals have powers just as amazing. Birds can fly thousands of miles by observing positions of the stars in the sky in relation to the time of day and year. In Nature’s talent show, humans are a species of animal that have developed their own special act. If we reduce it to basic terms, it’s a ability for communicating information to others, by varying sounds we make as we breathe out.Not that we don’t have other powers of communication. Our facial expressions convey our emotions, such as anger, or joy, or disappointment. The way we hold our heads can indicate to others whether we are happy or sad. This is so-called “body language”. Bristling (直立的) fur is an unmistakable warning of attack among many animals. Similarly, the bowed head or drooping tail shows a readiness to take second place in any animal gathering.Such a means of communication is a basic mechanism that animals, including human beings, instinctively acquire and display. Is the ability to speak just another sort of instinct? If so, how did human beings acquire this amazing skill? Biologists can readily indicate that particular area of our brain where speech mechanisms function, but this doesn’t tell us how that part of our bodies originated in our biological history.56. According to the passage, the wonder we take for granted is .A. our ability to use languageB. the miracle of technologyC. the amazing power of natureD. our ability to make noises with mouth57. What feature of “body language” mentioned in the passage is common to both humans and animals?A. Lifting heads when sad.B. Keeping long faces when angry.C. Bristling hair when ready to attack.D. Bowing heads when willing to obey.58. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. Body language is unique to humans.B. Animals express emotions just as humans do.C. Humans have other powers of communication.D. Humans are no different from animals to some degree.59. This passage is mainly about .A. the development of body language.B. the special role humans play in nature.C. the power to convey information to others.D. the difference between humans and animals in language use.B (2009NMET1D)It’s not easy being a teenager (13至19岁青少年) –nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you’ll still be there for him when he needs you.Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health and safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving, consider everything else open to discussion. If your child isunwilling to discuss something, don’t insist he tell you what’s on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that he’ll clam up. Instead, let him attempt to solve (解决) things by himself. At the same time, remind him that you’re always there for hi m should he seek advice or help. Show respect for your teenager’s privacy (隐私). Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations.Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the family’s telephone for too long, tell him he can talk for 15 minutes, but then he must stay off the phone for at least an equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but teaches your teenager moderation (节制). Or if you are open to the idea, allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part-time job.60. The main purpose of the text is to tell parents ______.A. how to get along with a teenagerB. how to respect a teenagerC. how to understand a teenagerD. how to help a teenager grow up61. What does the phrase “clam up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. become excitedB. show respectC. refuse to talkD. seek help62. The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenager ______.A. to use the phone in a sensible wayB. to pay for his own telephoneC. to share the phone with friendsD. to answer the phone quickly63. What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text?A. Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs.B. Give him advice only when necessary.C. Let him have his own telephone.D. Not talk about personal things with him.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.5Fuzhou阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读222013-12-10with, especially since the printers in modern homes and offices mean that very 36 things are handwritten. All too often, people buy a pen based only on 37 , and wonder why they are not satisfied 38 they begin to use it. However, buying a pen that you'll enjoy is not 39 if you keep the following in mind.First of all, a pen should fit comfortably in your hand and be 40 to use. The thickness of the pen is the most important characteristic (特征) 41 comfort. Having a small hand and thick fingers, you may be comfortable with a thin pen. If you have a 42 hand and thicker fingers, you may 43 a fatter pen. The length of a pen can 44 influence comfort. A pen that is too 45 can easily feel top-heavy and unstable.Then, the writing point of the pen should 46 the ink to flow evenly (均匀地) while the pen remains in touch with the paper. 47 will make it possible for you to create a 48 line of writing. The point should also be sensitive enough to 49 ink from running when the pen is lifted. A point that does not block the 50 may leave drops of ink, 51 you pick the pen up and put it down again.52 , the pen should make a thick, dark line. Fine-line pens may 53 bad handwriting, but fine, delicate lines do not command 54 next to printed text, as, 55 , a signature on a printed letter. A broader line, on the other hand, gives an impression of confidence and authority (权威).36. A. many B. few C. pleasant D. important37. A. looks B. reason C. value D. advantages38. A. once B. if C. because D. though39. A. convenient B. practical C. strange D. difficult40. A. heavy B. easy C. hard D. safe41. A. taking B. finding C. determining D. seeking42. A. stronger B. weaker C. smaller D. larger43. A. prefer B. recommend C. prepare D. demand44. A. hardly B. also C. never D. still45. A. thick B. light C. long D. soft46. A. change B. allow C. reduce D. press47. A. They B. One C. This D. Some48. A. thin B. rough C. black D. smooth49. A. prevent B. free C. protect D. remove50. A. way B. sight C. flow D. stream51. A. also B. as C. and D. yet52. A. Meanwhile B. Generally C. Afterwards D. Finally53. A. show up B. differ from C. break down D. compensate for54. A attention B. support C. respect D. admission55. A. at most B. for example C. in brief D. on purpose Reading Comprehension: 7*2 = 14 scoresA (Britain loves to be terrified of its owls Teens400 P4)The owls (猫头鹰) are not what they seem, or so many people seem to think ...For centuries, owls have been feared and seen as signs of evil or death.But they are also seen as symbols of intelligence. The bird’s ability to see well in the night means that it is closely associated with Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. She is frequently depicted (描绘) with an owl perched (栖息) on her head.So humanized (人性化的) owls are often used to indicate that someone is intelligent or educated – a pair of eyeglasses or a mortarboard (学位帽), the square, flat cap worn by college graduates.According to an article in The Guardian, owls are among the most popular birds in British culture. You see them in Harry Potter series, delivering letters and parcels for wizards (魔法师). They are also the stars of Legend of the Guardians, a 3D animated film that came out on September 24.Mark Cocker, a columnist (专栏作家) with the paper, notes that many TV dramas use owls. Why?The answer, according to Cocker, is that owls belong to nighttime. It’s a time of mystery. Owls fly in silence, kill small animals for food and shriek (尖叫) with an eerie (可怕的) voice. These facts made people associate the birds with the dark and dangerous.Cocker believes that it is this ―slight frisson (颤抖) of danger‖ that means the bird is often found on T-shirts and cushions. ―Of all widespread British birds, they are still the species we hear most, but see the least,‖ writes Cocker. ―It [the owl] reminds us as we lie in our beds that in the darkness… is a life and a beating heart that we can never quite know.‖56. What is the point of the article?A. To explain why owls are associated with evil or death.B. To analyze why owls are so common in British culture.C. To tell readers not to be afraid of owls.D. To recommend some movies related to owls.57. Owls are regarded as symbols of intelligence because ______.A. they can see very well in the nightB. they are connected with AthenaC. they are able to deliver letters and parcelsD. they remind us of what college graduates wear58. According to Mark Cocker, why do many TV dramas use owls?A. They shriek with a frightful voice at night.B. British people are familiar with them.C. They create a feeling of mystery and danger.D. They arouse the desire to take risks.B (2010SCD)Somali pirates (海盗) robbed three Thai fishing ships with 77 sailors on board nearly l, 200 miles off the Somali coast, the farthest-off-shore attack to date, an officer said Tuesday.Pirates have gone farther south and east in answer to increased patrols (巡逻) by warships off the Somali shore. The robbing of the three ships Sunday was about 600 miles outside the normal operation area for the international force, said a spokesman.The spokesman said the attack so far out at sea was a clear sign that the international patrols against pirates were having a ―marked effect on pirate activity in the area‖.―Once they start attacking that far out, you’re not even really talking about the Somali basin or areas of water that have any connection with Somalia,‖ said an officer, Roger Middleton. ―Onceyou’re that far out, it's just the Indian Ocean, and it means you’re looking at trade going from the Gulf to Asia, from Asia to South Africa.‖"This is the farthest robbing to date. They are now operating near the Maldives and Indi a,‖said another officer.The three ships — the MV Prantalay 11, 12, and l 4 — had 77 members on board in total. All of them are Thai, the spokesman said. Before the Sunday robbing, pirates held 11 ships and 228 sailors.Pirates have increased attacks over the past year in hopes of catching more dollar payments. Because of increased patrols and defenses on board ships, the success rate (率) has gone down, though the number of successful attacks has stayed the same year over year.59. The pirate attack reported in the text happened .A. far out in the Indian OceanB. in the normal patrol areaC. near the Somali coastD. in the south of Africa60. According to the text, which can best describe the situation of the pirate problems?A. More goods on board are lost.B. Pirate attacks happen in a larger area now.C. The number of attacks has stayed the same these years.D. Pirate attacks are as serious as before along the Somali coast.61. Which is true about the warship patrols according to the text?A. The patrols are of little effect.B. The patrols are more difficult.C. More patrols are quite necessary even in Asia.D. The patrols only drive the pirates to other areas.62. How many sailors were held by the pirates up to the time of the report?A. 228.B. 77.C. 383.D. 305.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.4福建阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读112013-9-2536 she wanted, knowing that she would throw a temper tantrum (耍小孩脾气) if they did not. She would scream and kick and 37 on the floor drumming her heels. Her parents always 38 .That was why she was alone on the 39 , wearing an expensive swimsuit. It had taken a massive tantrum to 40 her parents to buy it. They were back at the beach-house, 41 from the tantrum she had thrown when they told her that it was too dangerous to go diving 42 . “Dangerous?” she had said. “You just don’t want me to have43 . I’m going and if you try to stop me, I’ll scream.”“What are you doing?” a voice asked. Diane jumped. She did not know that the man was there44 he spoke .“I’m going diving,” she answered.“You shouldn’t swim today,” the man45 . “There is a storm coming up.”“You should mind your own46 !” Diane replied and walked into the gentle waves.“If you go out there you’ll be47 ,” the man called after her. She did not bother to reply.Diane slipped into the water and dived 48 until white caps began rolling in and it became harder to 49 against the current (水流). Saltwater hit against her face, making it 50 to breathe. Oh, why had she not listened to advice?Panicking, she began to 51 . Then, just as it seemed as if she would slip beneath the surface, she heard a 52 voice. “Hold on! I’m coming.” With53 , she saw the old man rowing an ancient-looking boat towards her. “I hope you’ve learned a lesson. You put us both in54 ,” he shouted angrily, as he dragged her over the side of the 55 . Gratefully, Diane thanked him and ran towards the beach-house.36. A. either B. neither C. nothing D. everything37. A. jump B. lie C. spin D. sleep38. A. set out B. set in C. gave in D. gave out39. A. beach B. bed C. floor D. ship40. A. allow B. warn C. get D. prefer41. A. changing B. recovering C. appearing D. traveling42. A. alone B. away C. again D. aside43. A. time B. money C. food D. fun44. A. when B. until C. after D. once45. A. decided B. intended C. advised D. repeated46. A. business B. swimsuit C. friends D. parents47. A. angry B. sorry C. confused D. excited48. A. nervously B. sadly C. shyly D. happily49. A. rise B. swim C. stop D. row50. A. difficult B. easy C. comfortable D. suitable51. A. speak B. sing C. sniff D. scream52. A. calm B. frightening C. beautiful D. disgusting53. A. regret B. relief C. interest D. ease54. A. power B. safety C. danger D. thought55. A. house B. wave C. beach D. boat Reading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2010四川A)I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives (观点) by creating worlds we could step into, take part in and live in.With this unshakable belief, I, at fourteen, decided to become a writer. Here too, reading became useful. Every writer starts off knowing that he has something to say, but being unable to find the right ways to say it. He has to find his own voice by reading widely and discovering which parts of the writers he agrees or disagrees with, or agrees with so strongly that it reshapes his own world. He cannot write without loving to read, because only through reading other people’s writing can one discover what works, what doesn’t and, in the end, together with lots of practice, what voice he has.Now I am in college, and have come to realize how important it is to read fiction (文学作品). As a law student, my reading is in fact limited to subject matter — the volume (量) of what I have to read for classes every week means there is little time to read anything else. Such reading made it all the clearer to me that I live in a very small part in this great place called life. Reading fiction reminds me that there is life beyond my own. It allows me to travel across the high seas and along the Silk Road, all from the comfort of my own armchair, to experience, though secondhand, exciting experiences that I wouldn't necessarily be able to have in my lifetime.56. What can be inferred about the author as a child?A. He never watched TV.B. He read what he had to.C. He found reading unbelievable.D. He considered reading part of his life.57. The underlined word "voice" in the second paragraph most probably means “”.A. an ideaB. a sound qualityC. a way of writingD. a world to write about58. What effect does reading have on the author?A. It helps him to realize his dream.B. It opens up a wider world for him.C. It makes his college life more interesting.D. It increases his interest in worldwide travel.59. Which of the following can be the best title of this text?A. Why do I read?B. How do I read?C. What do I read?D. When do I read?B (2010四川B)Boiler rooms are often dirty and steamy, but this one is clean and cool. Fox Point is a very new47-unit living building in South Bronx, one of the city’s poorest areas. Two-thirds of the people living there are formerly (以前) homeless people, whose rent is paid by the government. The rest arelow-income families. The boiler room has special equipment, which produces energy for electricity and heat. It reuses heat that would otherwise be lost to the air, reducing carbon emissions (碳排放) while also cutting costs.Fox Point is operated by Palladia, a group that specializes in providing housing and services to needy people. Palladia received support from Enterprise Community Partners (ECP), which helps build affordable housing by providing support to housing developers.ECP has created national standards for healthy, environmentally (环境方面) clever and affordable homes which are called the Green Communities Standards. These standards include water keeping, energy saving and the use of environmentally friendly building materials. Meeting the standards increaseshousing construction costs by 2%, which is rapidly paid back by lower running costs. Even the positioning of a window to get most daylight can help save energy.Michael Bloomberg, New York's mayor, plans to create 165,000 affordable housing units for500,000 New Yorkers. Almost 80% of New York City’s greenhouse-gas emissions come from buildings, and 40% of those are caused by housing. So he recently announced that the city’s Department of Housing and Preservation and De velopment (DHPD), whose duty is to develop and keep the city’s supply of affordable housing, will require all its new projects to follow ECP’s green standards.Similar measures have been taken by other cities, such as Cleveland and Denver, but New York’s DHPD is the largest city developer of affordable housing in the country.60. What is the purpose of describing the boiler room in the first paragraph?A. To explain the measures the city takes to care for poor people.B. To suggest that affordable housing is possible in all areas.C. To show how the environment-friendly building works.D. To compare old and new boiler rooms.61. What is an advantage of the buildings meeting the Green Communities Standards?A. Lower running costs.B. Costing less in construction.C. Less air to be lost in hot days.D. Better prices for homeless people.62. It can be learned from the text that .A. New York City is seriously pollutedB. people’s daily life causes many carbon emissions in New York CityC. a great number of people in New York City don't have houses to live inD. some other cities have developed more affordable housing than New York City63. What is the main purpose of this text?A. To call on people to pay more attention to housing problems.B. To prove that some standards are needed for affordable housing.C. To ask society to help homeless people and low-income families.D. To introduce healthy, environmentally clever and affordable housing.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.5厦门适应性考试阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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Understanding and Outstanding ClassNo NameI believe I can fly! Go for it.1高二英语完形阅读限时训练3 2014-3-8I just heard you tell an old story of gift giving and unselfish love in your program. You doubted that such unselfish love would happen in today ‟s world. Well, I ‟m here to give you 36 .I wanted to do something very 37 for my fifteen-year-old son, who has always been theperfect child. He 38 all summer to earn enough money to buy a used motorcycle. Then, he spent hours and hours on it 39 it looked almost new. I was so 40 of him that I bought him the shiniest helmet and a riding outfit.I could 41 wait for him to open up his gift. In fact, I barely slept the night before. Upon awakening, I went to the kitchen to 42 the coffee, tea, and morninggoodies. In the living room was a beautiful keyboard with a 43 :” To my wonderful mother, all my love, your son.”I was so 44 . It had been a long-standing joke in our family that I wanted a piano so that I could 45 lessons. “Learn to play the piano, and I ‟ll get you one ” was my husband ‟s 46 .I stood there shocked, crying a river, asking myself how my son could 47 this expensive gift. Of course, the 48 awoke, and my son was thrilled （激动的）with my reaction. Many kisses were 49 , and I immediately wanted him to 50 my gift.As he saw the helmet and outfit, the look on his face was not 51 what I was expecting. Then I 52 that he has sold the motorcycle to get me the keyboard.Of course I was the proudest mother 53 on that day, and my feet never hit the ground for a month.So I wanted you to know, that kind of love still 54 and lives even in the ever-changing world of me, me, me!I thought you ‟d love to 55 this story.Yours,HilaryP.S. The next day, my husband and I bought him a new “used ” already shiny motorcycle. 36. A. hope B. advice C. support D. courage 37. A. polite B. similar C. special D. private 38. A. played B. studied C. traveled D. worked 39. A. after B. before C. unless D. until 40. A. sure B. fond C. proud D. confident 41. A. perhaps B. really C. almost D. hardly 42. A. start B. cook C. set D. serve 43. A. note B. notice C. word D. sign 44. A. disturbed B. confused C. astonished D. inspired 45. A. give B. take C. draw D. teach 46. A. reason B. request C. comment D. response 47. A. present B. afford C. find D. order 48. A. neighbor B. building C. home D. house 49. A. exchanged B. experienced C. expected D. exhibited 50. A. tear B. open C. check D. receive 51. A. purely B. basically C. obviously D. exactly 52. A. realized B. remembered C. imagined D. supposed 53. A. only B. still C. ever D. even 54. A. works B. exists C. matters D. counts 55. A. send B. publish C. share D. writeReading Comprehension: 5*2 = 10 scoresA (2013江西A)The light from the campfire brightened the darkness, but it could not prevent the damp cold of Dennis ‟s Swamp (沼泽地) creeping into their bones. It was a strange place. Martin and Tom wished that they had not accepted Jack ‟s dare . They liked camping, but not near this swamp. “So,” Martin asked as they sat watching the hot coals. “How did this place get its name?” “Are you sure you want to hear it? It‟s a scary story,” warned Jack. “Of course!” cried out Tom. “If there were anything to be scared of, you wouldn‟t have chosen this place!” “Ok, but don‟t say I didn‟t warn you,” said Jack, and he began this tale. “Way back in time, a man called Dennis tried to start a farm here. He built that cottage over there to live in. In those days, the area looked quite different — it was covered with tall trees and the swamp was a crystal-clear river. After three hard years, Dennis had cleared several fields and planted crops. He was so proud of his success that he refused to listen to advice. “…You are clearing too much land,‟ warned one old man. …The land is a living thing. It will hit back at you if you abuse it.‟ “…Silly fool,‟ said Dennis to himself. …If I clear more land, I can grow more crops. I‟ll become wealthier. He‟s just jealous!‟” “Dennis continued to chop down trees. Small animals that relied on them for food and shelter were destroyed. He was so eager to expand his farm that he did not notice the river flowing slowly towards his door. He did not notice salt seeping to the surface of the land. He did not notice swamp plants choking all the native plants.” “What happened?” Martin asked. It was growing colder. He trembled, twisting his body closer to the fire. “The land hit back — just as the old man warned,” Jack shrugged. “Dennis disappeared. Old fol ks around here believe that swamp plants moved up from the river and dragged him underwater. His body was never found.”“What a stupid story ,” laughed Tom. “Plants can ‟t ...” Before he had finished speaking, he screamed and fainted (晕倒). The other two boys jumped up with fright, staring at Tom. Suddenly, they burst out laughing. Some green swamp ivy (常春藤) had covered Tom ‟s face. It was a while before Tom could appreciate the joke.56. The underlined word “dare ” in Paragraph 1 is closed in meaning to ________. A. courage B. assistance C. instruction D. challenge 57. Why did Jack tell Tom and Martin the story? A. To frighten them. B. To satisfy their curiosity.C. To warn them of the danger of the place.D. To persuade them to camp in the swamp.58. Why did Dennis ignore the warning of the old man? A. The old man envied him. B. The old man was foolish. C. He was too busy to listen to others. D. He was greedy for more crops. 59. Why did Tom scream and faint? A. He saw Dennis‟s shadow . B. He was scared by a plant. C. His friends played a joke on him. D. The weather became extremely cold. 60. What lesson can we learn from the story of Dennis?A. Grasp all, lose all.B. No sweat, no sweet.C. It is no use crying over spilt milk.D. He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.注意事项：1. 本份练习限时训练22分钟，时间到了15分钟，老师会提醒：同学们请注意，还有7分钟的时间，请尽快做到阅读理解。
高考英语阅读理解练习题《Teacher》
高考英语阅读理解练习题《Teacher》高考英语阅读理解练习题《Teacher》高中英语阅读理解说难不难，说简单不简单，考生如想在考试中取得较为理想的成绩的话，还是需要在平时多练习一些英语阅读理解的题目。
下面是店铺为大家整理的一篇高考英语阅读理解练习题，供大家参考。
The class teacher thought that hobbies were very important for every child. She encouraged all her pupils to have one, and sometimes arranged for their parents to come and see the work they had done as a result.One Friday morning the teacher told the class that those of them who had a hobby could have a holiday that afternoon to get the things they had made as parts of their hobbies ready for their parents to see the following afternoon.So on Friday afternoon, while those of the pupils who had nothing to show did their usual lessons, the lucky ones who had made something were allowed to go home, on condition that they returned before five o‘clock to bring what they were going to show, and to arrange them.When the afternoon lessons began, the teacher was surprised to see that Tommy was not there. He was the laziest boy in the class, and the teacher found it difficult to believe that he had a hobby. However, at a quarter to five, Tommy arrived with a beautiful collection of butterflies(蝴蝶) in glass cases. After his teacher had admired them and helped him to arrange them on a table in the classroom, she was surprised to see Tommy pick them up again and begin to leave.―What are you doing, Tommy?‖ she asked.‖ Those things must remain here until tomorrow afternoon. That‘s when theparents are coming to see the m.‖―I know they are coming then,‖ answered Tommy,‖ and I will bring them back tomorrow; but my big brother doesn‘t want them to be out of our house at night in case they are stolen.‖―But what has it got to do with your big brother?‖ asked the teacher.‖ Aren‘t the butterflies yours?‖―No,‖ answered Tommy.‖ They belong to him.‖―But Tommy, you are supposed to show your own hobby here, not somebody else‘s!‖ said the teacher.―I know that,‖ answered Tommy.‖ My hobby is watching my brother collecting butterfli es.‖1.What‘s the best title for this passage?A. Important HobbiesB. Tommy‘s HobbyC. Different HobbiesD. Hobby of Collecting Butterflies2.The teacher______.A. asked the pupils who were in her class to bring something they had madeB. was certain that her pupils were good at making things, so she wanted to show them to the parentsC. invited the parents to come and see what the pupils had madeD. allowed the pupils who had hobbies not to go to class that Friday afternoon3.After reading the passage the readers will laugh. Why?A. Because Tommy was so lazy a boy.B. Because the teacher knew so little about Tommy.C. Because Tommy had made nothing at all.D. Because Tommy had a strange idea about hobby.答案：BCD附：高中英语阅读理解有什么技巧1.先表后文，学会预测“先表后文”即指先读表格，了解表格内容和要求，再根据表格的要求快速阅读短文，这样便使阅读带有较强的目的性和针对性，从而有助于保证所获取的信息的准确性，同时，可以节省一遍阅读时间，提高做题的`速度。
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高二英语大阅读412014-5-9Designed and Proofread by Geoffrey Wudown the windows to 41 in fresh air, she settled back to enjoy her lunch. Suddenly she 42 a big bald（秃顶的）man running through the parking lot. Before she came to 43 what would happen, the man was there, shouting through her window, ―Get out!‖Neilson 44 .Pulling open her door, the man seized her 45 the neck and hair, and threw her out of the car onto the ground. She screamed, 46 her purse and the keys.Two reporters of the local newspaper, Robert Bruce and Jeff Jackson, just outside their office building on a 47 , heard the screams and began running.When they 48 Neilson’s car, the attacker had jumped into the driver’s seat and was 49 searching for the keys. Bruce opened the door, and he and Jackson dragged the man out. The attacker 50 back. But even in his cornered panic, he was no 51 for the two athletic men.Reggie Miller, a worker of the local newspaper, heard the screams, too. He rushed back to the office to 52 the police, and then ran back with some plastic ropes — used to tie up newspapers.With his arms 53 tight behind him, the prisoner looked up and said 54 , ―I hope you guys feel good about yourselves —you just caught one of the most wanted men.‖ They 55 him and waited for the police.Later, Bruce and Jackson were shocked to learn the man was the 56 carjacker（劫车者）and suspected murderer, whose 57 — but with a full head of hair — had been recently printed in their own newspaper.Neilson considers herself lucky 58 she suffered injuries. She believes the story might have had a 59 ending if those go od people had not come to her aid. ―Unfortunately,‖ she said, ―many people would 60 have done what they did, and that’ the real truth.‖41. A. bring B. let C. gather D. send42. A. recognized B. watched C. noticed D. met43. A. realize B. understand C. imagine D. conclude44. A. escaped B. struggled C. refused D. obeyed45. A. by B. around C. with D. on46. A. burying B. forgetting C. offering D. grabbing47. A. trip B. visit C. break D. holiday48. A. started B. stopped C. entered D. reached49. A. carefully B. madly C. disappointedly D. patiently50. A. fought B. turned C. jumped D. shouted51. A. match B. target C. equal D. companion52. A. remind B. phone C. invite D. beg53. A. rolled B. folded C. bent D. tied54.A. angrily B. kindly C. coldly D. warmly55. A. caught B. thanked C. comforted D. ignored56. A. ordinary B. professional C. honest D. outstanding57. A. picture B. background C. character D. story58. A. and B. but C. though D. when59. A. ridiculous B. similar C. strange D. different60. A. sometimes B. never C. often D. forever Reading: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2009浙江C)Plants can’t communicate by moving or making sounds, as most animals do. Instead, plants produce volatile compounds, chemicals that easily change from a liquid to a gas. A flowe r’s sweet smell,for example, comes from volatile compounds that the plant produces to attract insects such as bugs and bees.Plants can also detect volatile compounds produced by other plants. A tree under attack by hungry insects, for instance, may give off volatile compounds that let other trees know about the attack. In response, the other trees may send off chemicals to keep the bugs away — or even chemicals that attract the bugs’ natural enemies.Now scientists have created a quick way to understand what plants are saying: a chemical sensor (传感器) called an electronic nose. The ―e-nose‖ can tell compounds that crop plants make when they’re attacked. Scientists say the e-nose could help quickly detect whether plants are being eaten by insects. But today the only way to detect such insects is to visually inspect individual plants. This is a challenging task for managers of greenhouses, enclosed gardens that can house thousands of plants.The research team worked with an e-nose that recognizes volatile compounds. Inside the device, 13 sensors chemically react with volatile compounds. Based on these interactions, the e-nose gives off electronic signals that the scientists analyze using computer software.To test the nose, the team presented it with healthy leaves from cucumber, pepper and tomato plants, all common greenhouse crops. Then the scientists collected samples of air around damaged leaves from each type of crop. These plants had been changed by insects, or by scientists who made holes in the leaves with a hole punch (打孔器).The e-nose, it turns out, could identify healthy cucumber, pepper and tomato plants based on the volatile compounds they produce. It could also identify tomato leaves that had been damaged. But even more impressive, the device could tell which type of damage — by insects or with a hole punch — had been done to the tomato leaves.With some fine-tuning, a device like the e-nose could one day be used in greenhouses to quickly spot harmful bugs, the researchers say. A device like this could also be used to identify fruits that are perfectly ripe and ready to pick and eat, says Natalia Dudareva, a biochemist at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. who studies smells of flowers and plants. Hopefully, scientists believe, the device could bring large benefits to greenhouse managers in the near future.61. We learn from the text that plants communicate with each other by ______.A. making some soundsB. waving their leavesC. producing some chemicalsD. sending out electronic signals62. What did the scientists do to find out if the e-nose worked?A. They presented it with all common crops.B. They fixed 13 sensors inside the device.C. They collected different damaged leaves.D. They made tests on damaged and healthy leaves.63. According to the writer, the most amazing thing about the e–nose is that it can ______.A. pick out ripe fruitsB. spot the insects quicklyC. distinguish different damages to the leavesD. recognize unhealthy tomato leaves64. We can infer from the last paragraph that the e-nose _____.A. is unable to tell the smell of flowersB. is not yet used in greenhousesC. is designed by scientists at PurdueD. is helpful in killing harmful insectsB (2009浙江D)In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh (法老) treated the poor message runner like a prince when he arrived at the palace, if he brought good news. However, if the exhausted runner had the misfortune to bring the pharaoh unhappy news, his head was cut off.Shades of that spirit spread over today’s conversations. Once a friend and I packed up some peanut butter and sandwiches for an outing. As we walked light-heartedly out the door, picnic basket in hand, a smiling neighbor looked up at the sky and said, ―Oh boy, bad day for a picnic. T he weatherman says it’s going to rain.‖ I wanted to strike him on the face with the peanut butter and sandwiches. Not for his stupid weather report, for his smile.Several months ago I was racing to catch a bus. As I breathlessly put my handful of cash across the Greyhound counter, the sales agent said with a broad smile, ―Oh that bus l eft five minutes ago.‖ Dreams of head cutting!It’s not the news th at makes someone angry. It’s the unsympathetic attit u de with which it’s de livered. Everyone must give bad mews from time to time, and winning professionals do it with the proper attitude.A doctor advising a patient she needs an operation does it in a caring way. A boss informing an employee he didn’t get the job takes on a sympathetic tone. Big winners know, when delivering any bad news, they should share the feeling of the receiver.Unfortunately, many people are not aware of this. When you’re tired from a long flight, has a hotel clerk cheerfully said that your room isn’t read y yet? When you had your heart set on the toast beef, has your waiter merrily told you that he just served the last piece? It makes you as traveler or diner want to land your fist right on their unsympathetic faces.Had my neighbor told me of the upcoming rainstorm with sympathy, I would have appreciated his warning . Had the Greyhound salesclerk sympathetically informed me that my bus had already left, I probably would have said, ―Oh,that’s all right. I’ll catch the next one.‖ Big winners, when they bear bad news, deliver bombs with the emotion the bombarded (被轰炸的) person is sure to have.65. In Paragraph 1, the writer tells the story of the pharaoh to .A. make a comparisonB. introduce a topicC. describe a sceneD. offer an argument66. In the writer’s opinion, his neighbor was .A. friendlyB. warm-heartedC. not considerateD. not helpful67. From ―Dreams of head-cutting!‖ (Paragraph 3), we learn that the writer .A. was mad at the sales agentB. was reminded of the cruel pharaohC. wished that the sales agent would have bad dreamsD. dreamed of cutting the sales agent’s head that night68. What is the main idea of the text?A. Delivering bad news properly is important in communication.B. Helping others sincerely is the key to business success.C. Receiving bad news requires great courage.D. Learning ancient traditions can be useful. 短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）汉语提示；2）首字母提示；3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读172013-11-4That person was my stepmother.I was nine years old when she entered our home in rural Virginia. My father 36 me to her with these words: “I would like you to meet the fellow who is37 for being the worst boy in this county and will probably start throwing rocks at you no 38 than tomorrow morning.”My stepmother walked over to me, 39 my head slightly upward, and looked me right in the eye. Then she looked at my father and replied, “You are 40 . This is not the worst boy at all, 41 the smartest one who hasn’t yet found an outlet（释放的途径）for his enthusiasm.”That statement began a(n) 42 between us. No one had ever called me smart. My family and neighbors had built me up in my 43 as a bad boy. My stepmother changed all that.She changed many things. She 44 my father to go to a dental school, from which he graduated with honors. She moved our family into the county seat, where my father’s career could be more 45 and my brother and I could be better 46 .When I turned fourteen, she bought me a secondhand 47 and told me that she believed that I could become a writer. I knew her enthusiasm, I 48 it, and I saw how it had already improved our lives. I accepted her 49 and began to write for local newspapers. I was doing the same kind of 50 that great day I went to interview Andrew Carnegie and received the task which became my life’s work later.I wasn’t the 51 beneficiary (受益者). My father became the 52 man in town. My brother and stepbrothers became a physician, a dentist, a lawyer, and a college president.What power 53 has! When that power is released to support the certainty of one’s purpose and is 54 strengthened by faith, it becomes an irresistible（不可抗拒的）force which poverty and temporary defeat can never 55 .You can communicate that power to anyone who needs it. This is probably the greatest work you can do with your enthusiasm.36. A. rushed B. sent C. carried D. introduced37. A. distinguished B. favored C. mistaken D. rewarded38. A. sooner B. later C. longer D. earlier39. A. dragged B. shook C. raised D. bent40. A. perfect B. right C. wrong D. impolite41. A. but B. so C. and D. or42. A. agreement B. friendship C. gap D. relationship43. A. opinion B. image C. expectation D. mind44. A. begged B. persuaded C. ordered D. invited45. A. successful B. meaningful C. helpful D. useful46. A. treated B. entertained C. educated D. respected47. A. camera B. radio C. bicycle D. typewriter48. A. considered B. suspected C. ignored D. appreciated49. A. belief B. request C. criticism D. description50. A. teaching B. writing C. studying D. reading51. A. next B. same C. only D. real52. A. cleverest B. wealthiest C. strongest D. healthiest53. A. enthusiasm B. sympathy C. fortune D. confidence54. A. deliberately B. happily C. traditionally D. constantly55. A. win B. match C. reach D. doubtReading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2010NMET2B)When you’re lying on the white sands of the Mexican Riviera, the stresses(压力) of the world seem a million miles away. Hey, stop! This is no vacation — you have to finish something!Here lies the problem for travel writer and food critic (评论家) Edie Jarolim “I always loved traveling and always liked to eat, but it never occurred to me that I could make money doing both of those things,” Jarolim said. Now you can read her travel advice everywhere in Arts and Antiques, in Brides, or in one of her there books, The Comple te Idiot’s Travel Guide to Mexican Beach Resorts.Her job in travel writing began some eight years ago. After getting a PhD in English in Canada, she took a test for Frommer’s travel guides, passed it, and got the job. After working at Frommer’s, Jarolim worked for a while at Rough Guides in London, then Fodor’s, where she fell so in love with a description of the Southwest of the U.S. that she moved there.Now as a travel writer, she spends one-third of her year on the road. The rest of the time is spent completing her tasks and writing reviews of restaurants at home in Tucson, Arisona.As adventurous as the job sounds, the hard part is fact-checking all the information. Sure, it’s great to write about a tourist attraction, but you’d better get the local(当地的) museum hours correct or you could really ruin someone’s vacation.56. Which country does Jarolim live in now?A. MexicoB. The U.S.C. The U.K.D. Canada57. What is most difficult for Jarolim?A. Working in different places to collect informationB. Checking all the facts to be written in the guidesC. Finishing her work as soon as possibleD. Passing a test to write travel guides58. What do we know about Jarolim from the text?A. She is successful in her job.B. She finds her life full of stresses.C. She spends half of her time traveling.D. She is especially interested in museums.59. What would be the best title for the text?A. Adventures in Travel WritingB. Working as a Food CriticC. Travel Guides on the MarketD. Vacationing for a LivingB (2010NMET2D)Coolest Hotels in the WorldAriau Amazon TowersThe Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house. Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms. If you really want to get into the spirit, book the Tarzan suit which is large enough for a big family. You’ll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways.Prices, starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way upto $3000 for the Tarzan Suite.For more information, visit the website: The Ice HotelEvery winter in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built. Each year, world-famous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice, many of which can be found in the rooms. You’ll have your choice between hot or cold rooms, but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience.Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one.For more information, visit the website: Propeller IslandPropeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German artist. Each room provides you with the possibility of living in a work of art. Every single piece of furniture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been hand-made and each room is completely different. You’ll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.Prices: starting at just $91 a night, and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars.For more information, visit the website: For information about other cool hotels in the world, visit the website: 60. What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel?A. You can sleep in tree housesB. You can choose any of the towersC. It is designed for big familiesD. Every room has a walkway61. For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels, they have to pay at least .A. $111B. $182C. $600D. $63662. Which website should you visit if you want to find out whether there exists a hotel under the sea?A. B. C. D. 63. Which hotel would invite artists to come to work every year?A. Propeller Island City LodgeB. Ariau Amazon TowersC. The Ice HotelD. Bahama Beach Club短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.5福州三中阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读402014-4-28Designed and Proofread by Jackie WuInspiration“Mama, when I grow up, I’m going to be one of those!” I said this after seeing the Capital Dancing Company perform when I was three. It was the first time that my 36 took on a vivid form and acted as something important to start my training. As I grew older and was 37 to more, my interests in the world of dance 38 varied but that little girl’s dream of someday becoming a 39 in the company never left me. In the summer of 2005 when I was 18, I received the phone call which made that dream a 40 ; I became a member of the company 41 back to 1925.As I look back on that day now, it surely 42 any sense of reality. I believe I stayed in a state of pleasant disbelief 43 I was halfway through rehearsals (排练) on my first day. I never actually 44 to get the job. After being offered the position, I was completely 45 . I remember shaking with excitement.Though I was absolutely thrilled with the chance, it did not come without its fair share of 46 . Through the strict rehearsal period of dancing six days a week, I found it vital to 47 up the material fast with every last bit of concentration. It is that extreme 48 to detail (细节) and stress on practice that set us 49 . To then follow those high-energy rehearsals 50 a busy show schedule of up to five performances a day, I discovered a new 51 of the words “hard work.” What I thought were my physical 52 were pushed much further than I thought 53 . I learned to make each performance better than the last.Today, when I look at the unbelievable company that I have the great 54 of being a part of, not only as a member, but as a dance captain, I see a 55 that has inspired not only generations of little girls but a splendid company that continues to develop and grow —and inspires people every day to follow their dreams.36. A. hobby B. plan C. dream D. word37. A connected B. expanded C. exposed D. extended38. A. rarely B. certainly C. probably D. consistently39. A. director B. trainer C. leader D. dancer40. A. symbol B. memory C. truth D. reality41. A. bouncing B. dating C. turning D. tracking42. A. lacks B. adds C. makes D. brings43. A. while B. since C. until D. when44. A. cared B. expected C. asked D. decided45. A. motivated B. relaxed C. convinced D. astonished46. A. challenges B. profits C. advantages D. adventures47. A. put B. mix C. build D. pick48. A. attention B. association C. attraction D. adaptation49. A. apart B. aside C. off D. back50. A. over B. by C. with D. beyond51. A. function B. meaning C. expression D. usage52. A. boundaries B. problems C. barriers D. efforts53. A. necessary B. perfect C. proper D. possible54. A. talent B. honor C. potential D. responsibility55. A. victory B. trend C. tradition D. desire Reading Comprehension: 9*2 = 18 scoresA (2012NMET1D)Grown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as children but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not thought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks and the Three Bears.One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, additional learning trials (尝试) increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" and childhood tales such as Cinderella and Goldilocks. We not only learn but overlearn.The multiplication tables (乘法口诀表) are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood.The law of overlearning explains why cramming (突击学习) for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course. By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on the other hand, is really necessary for one's future development.56. Who is the main idea of paragraph 1?A. People remember well what they learned in childhood.B. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn words.D. Stories for children are easy to remember.57. The author explains the law of overlearning by _________.A. presenting research findingsB. setting down general rulesC. making a comparisonD. using examples58. According to the author, being able to use multiplication tables is _______.A. a result of overlearningB. a special case of crammingC. a skill to deal with math problemsD. a basic step towards advanced studies59. What does the word "they" in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Commonly accepted rules.B. The multiplication tables.C. Things easily forgotten.D. School subjects.60. What is the author's opinion on cramming?A. It leads to failure in college exams.B. It's helpful only in a limited way.C. It's possible to result in poor memory.D. It increases students' learning interest.B (2012NMET1E)Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? Try some of these places:·Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offerworkshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.·Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur (恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.·Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.·Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.61. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit .A. a YoutheaterB. an art museumC. a natural history museumD. a hands-on science museum62. What can kids do at a Youtheater?A. Look at rock collections.B. See dinosaur models.C. Watch puppet making.D. Give performances.63. What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?A. Science games designed by kids.B. Learning science by doing things.C. A show of kids' science work.D. Reading science books.64. Where does this text probably come from?A. A science textbook.B. A tourist map.C. A museum guide.D. A news report.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2011.4FJ阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读272014-1-7believed I could 36 tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he 37 in class.When I took the first exam, I was 38 to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, 39 English was my best subject. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained 40 .I decided to try harder, although I didn’t know what that 41 because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again, I 42 with Professor Jay ne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his 43 .One more test before the final exam. One more 44 to improve my grade. So I redoubled my efforts and, for the first time, 45 t he meaning of the word “thorough”. But my 46 did no good and everything 47 as before.The last hurdle (障碍) was the final. No matter what 48 I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses. I might as well kiss the 49 goodbye.I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even 50 myself to a movie. The next day I decided for once I’d have 51 with a test.A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. I hurried into Professor Jayne’s office. He52 to be expecting me. “If I gave you the As you 53 , you wouldn’t continue to wor k as hard.”I stared at him, 54 that his analysis and strategy (策略) were correct. I had worked my head 55 , as I had never done before.I was speechless when my course grade arrived: A-plus. It was the only A-plus given. The next year I received my scholarship. I’ve always remembered Professor Jayne’s lesson: you al one must set your own standard of excellence.36. A. take B. discuss C. cover D. get37. A. sought B. presented C. exchanged D. obtained38. A. shocked B. worried C. scared D. anxious39. A. but B. so C. for D. or40. A. unchanged B. unpleasant C. unfriendly D. unmoved41. A. reflected B. meant C. improved D. affected42. A. quarreled B. reasoned C. bargained D. chatted43. A. attitude B. mind C. plan D. view44. A. choice B. step C. chance D. measure45. A. memorized B. considered C. accepted D. learned46. A. ambition B. confidence C. effort D. method47. A. stayed B. went C. worked D. changed48. A. grade B. answer C. lesson D. comment49. A. scholarship B. course C. degree D. subject50. A. helped B. favored C. treated D. relaxed51. A. fun B. luck C. problems D. tricks52. A. happened B. proved C. pretended D. seemed53. A. valued B. imagined C. expected D. welcomed54. A. remembering B. guessing C. supposing D. realizing55. A. out B. over C. on D. offReading: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2009LiaoningA)When I was going home to India last year, I called up my mother to ask if she wanted anything from China.When India had not opened up its markers to the world, I carried suitcase loads of dark glasses and jeans. Thankfully, we can get all these anywhere in India now.Still, her answer surprised me, “Green tea.”As long as I can remember she didn’t even drink Indian tea.I dutifully bought a big packet of Longjing and headed home to hear the story. My mother and her brother, both regular newspaper readers, believed that Chinese green tea was the wonder drug for all illnesses.At the turn of the century, China was not really familiar to the average Indian. It was a strange country.How things change! And how soon!Now every town of any size seems to have a “China Market”. And everyone is talking about China.The government of India has planned to send a team to China to see how things are done. A minister once said that India must open the doors for more foreign investment (投资) and such a step would “work wonders as it did for China”.But it’s a two-way street, I just heard about a thousand Shenzhen office workers who have gone to Bangalore to train in software. Meanwhile, all the Indian IT majors are setting up a strong presence in China.No wonder that trade, which was only in the millions just ten years ago, is expected to hit about US$15 billion for last year and US$20 billion by 2008, a goal set by both governments.No wonder, my colleague wrote some weeks ago about this being the Sino-Indian (中印) century as the two countries started on January 1 the Sino-Indian Friendship Year.But what is still a wonder to me is my mother drinking Chinese tea.56. Why did the mother ask for Chinese green tea?A. She was tired of Indian tea.B. She had a son working in China.C. She believed it had a curing effect.D. She was fond of Chinese products.57. What does the author mean by “it’s a two-way street’ in paragraph 10?A. China and India have different traffic rules.B. Tea trade works wonders in both India and China.C. Chinese products are popular in both China and India.D. The exchanges between India and China benefit both.58. What do we know about the Indian IT industry?A. It will move its head office to Shenzhen.B. It is seeking further development in China.C. It has attracted an investment of US$15 billion.D. It caught up with the US IT industry in 2008.59. In the text the author expresses .A. his concern for his mother’s health.B. his support for drinking Chinese green tea.C. his surprise at China’s recent development.D. his wonder at the growth of India’s IT industry.B (2010江西C)Kong Zi, also called Confucius (551-479 B.C.), and Socrates (469-399 B.C.) lived only a hundred years apart, and during their lifetimes there was no contact between China and Greece, but it is interesting to look at how the world that each of these great philosophers came from shaped their ideas, and how these ideas in turn, shaped their societies.Neither philosopher lived in times of peace, though there were more wars in Greece than in China. The Chinese states were very large and feudal, while the Greek city-states were small and urban. The urban environment in which Socrates lived allowed him to be more radical (激进的) than Confucius. Unlike Confucius, Socrates was not asked by rulers how to govern effectively. Thus Socrates was able to be more idealistic, focusing on issues like freedom and knowledge for its own sake. Confucius, on the other hand, advised those in government service, and many of his students went on to government service.Confucius suggested the Golden Rule as a principle for the conduct of life: “Do not do to others what you would not want others to do to you.” He assumed that all men were equal at birth, though some had more potential than others, and that it was knowledge that set men apart. Socrates focused on individual, and thought that the greatest purpose of man was to seek wisdom. He believed that some had more potential to develop their reason than others did. Like Confucius, he believed that the superior class should rule the inferior (下层的) classes.For Socrates, the family was of no importance, and the community of little concern. For Confucius, however, the family was the centre of society, with family relations considered much more important than political relations.Both men are respected much more today than they were in their lifetimes.64. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A. Socrates and Confucius had much in common.B. Confucius had a influences on Socrates ideas.C. The societies were influenced by the philosophers’ ideas.D. There were culture exchanges between China and Greece.65. Socrates shared with Confucius the idea that .A. all men were equal when they were born.B. the lower classes should be ruled by the upper class.C. the purpose of man was to seek freedom and wisdom.D. people should not ask others to do what they did not want to.66. What made some people different from others according to Confucius?A. Family.B. Potential.C. Knowledge.D. Community.67. This passage is organized in the pattern of .A. time and eventsB. comparison and contrastC. cause and effectD. definition and classification短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.1.Xiamen阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读392014-4-15Designed and Proofread by Geoffrey Wu36 of gardening may not have originated from my love for nature. It was to 37 my parents.At that time, we had a big yard in which a beautiful maple tree stood. But my mother often looked with 38 at this work of natural art. Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish to her, “something else to39 !”Seeing the neighbors busy with gardening, my father even thought it a waste of time.At that age, I always did something 40 to whatever my parents did! If gardening were something they found 41 , I would plant a garden!I planted some lily（百合花）seeds in the yard. But they failed to 42 . I continued to plant sunflower seeds and roses. Wild 43 joy, I found the first rose bloom（开花）. One by one, the flowers bloomed their heads off. 44 , I was touched by this land of wonder.45 , my parents showed no interest in my garden. My father even 46 at me because he found it was 47 to move around my garden to the driveway. To my mother’s48 , I put in her vase my real roses which, in her eyes, were simply weeds 49 flowers.Regardless of their 50 , I kept on planting my garden and 51 to enjoy the pleasure of gardening. Plants make such good companions: they breathe, they bloom, they 52 to care and love.It has been many years since I made my first garden out of my desire to 53 my parents. Today I become known as Mrs. Greenthumbs, teaching gardening and hosting a gardening show which makes my parents feel very 54 . And now I could say it is my affection for 55 that makes me a real gardener.36. A. memory B. dream C. intention D. design37. A. please B. change C. help D. annoy38. A. doubt B. appreciation C. surprise D. excitement39. A. collect up B. care about C. clean up D. come in40. A. equal B. similar C. superior D. opposite41. A. painful B. valuable C. upsetting D. interesting42. A. come up B. break out C. hold on D. get through43. A. to B. with C. in D. by44. A. Luckily B. Cheerfully C. Regularly D. Eventually45. A. Instead B. However C. Therefore D. Besides46. A. shouted B. laughed C. glanced D. jumped47. A. convenient B. troublesome C. enjoyable D. dangerous48. A. sadness B. displeasure C. delight D. relief49. A. other than B. more than C. rather than D. less than50. A. dislike B. encouragement C. threat D. suggestion51. A. decided B. stopped C. continued D. struggled52. A. devote B. turn C. respond D. lead53. A. defeat B. satisfy C. respect D. challenge54. A. proud B. comfortable C. strange D. disappointed55. A. freedom B. life C. growth D. nature Reading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 scoresA (2011.3福州A)I remembered little of the journey which started so early in the morning. I only knew that the day seemed extremely long, and that we appeared to travel over hundreds of miles. Calmed by the sound of the carriage wheels, I fell asleep. But I had not slept long when the carriage stopped, the door was opened, and I saw a servant standing there.“Is there a little girl called Jane Eyre here?” she asked. I answered “Yes,” and was then lifted out. I looked about me. I could see a house with many windows. There were lights burning in some of them. We went up a wide path, and were admitted at a door. Then the servant led me through a passage into a room where she left me. I stood and warmed my frozen fingers at the fire and looked around. There was no candle, but the light for the fire showed walls, a carpet, curtains and furniture. Then the door opened, and a tall lady entered followed by another who looked younger. “The child is very young to be sent alone,” said she, putting her candle down on the table.Led by the younger lady, Miss Miller, through passage after passage, we came, at last to a long, wide room filled with many voices. There were many tables, and seated all round on benches were a large number of girls aged from nine to twenty. Seen in the dim (微弱的) light of the candles, their number appeared above eighty. Each was dressed in a brown old fashioned dress of cheap material. It was their hour of study.Miss Miller signed to me to sit on a bench near the door, then walking up to the top of the long room she cried out “Monitors, collect the lesson-books and put them away!”Four tall girls arose and went round, gathered the books and removed them. Miss Miller again ordered, “Monitors, fetch the supper-trays (托盘)!”Then tall girls went out and returned soon, each carrying a big tray. Food and water was in the middle of each tray. The food was handed round and everyone drank from the same mug. When it came to my turn, I drank too, for I was thirsty, but I did not touch the food. From there I was taken to my hard bed where I thankfully fell asleep immediately.56. What is the best title for the passage?A. Jane Eyre’s First Day at SchoolB. Jane Eyre’s Long Journey to SchoolC. Jane Eyre’s First Meal at SchoolD. Jane Eyre’s First Impression of the School57. Jane remembered little of the journey partly because .A. she was asleep on the wayB. she traveled over hundreds of milesC. the day seemed very longD. she was calmed by the sound of the wheels58. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Jane was led to the wide room by the tall lady.B. Miss Miller helped put the books away.C. The monitors were tall and strong.D. There were about 50 girls in the room.59. We can learn from the passage that .A. the school accepted both boys and girlsB. the living conditions for students were poor.C. the classroom was also used as a meeting roomD. the students there needed to fetch food themselvesB (2012NMET1C)Last night I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg, a distance of about eighty miles. It was late. Several times I got struck behind a slow-moving tuck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I became increasingly impatient.At one point along an open road, I came to a crossing with a traffic light. I was alone on the road by now, but as I drove near the light, it turned red and I made a stop. I looked left, right and behind me. Nothing. Not a car, no suggestion of car lamps, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile in any direction.I started wondering why 1 refused to run the light. I was not afraid of being caught, because there was clearly no policeman around, and there certainly would have been no danger in going through it.Much later that night, the question of why I'd stopped for that light came back to me. I think I stopped because it's part of a contract (契约) we all have with each other. It's not only the law, but it is an agreement we have, and we trust each other to honor it: we don't go through red lights.Trust is our first inclination (倾向). Doubting others does not seem to be natural to us. The whole construction of our society depends on mutual (相互) trust, not distrust. We do what we say we'll do; we show up when we say we'll show up; and we pay when we say we'll pay. We trust each other in these matters, and we're angry or disappointed with the person or organization that breaks the trust we have in them.I was so proud of myself for stopping for the red light that night.60. Why did the author get impatient while driving?A. He was lonely on the road.B. He was slowed down by a truck.C. He got tired of driving too long.D. He came across too many traffic lights.61. What was the author's immediate action when the traffic light turned red?A. Stopping still.B. Driving through it.C. Looking around for other cars.D. Checking out for traffic police.62. The event made the author strongly believe that .A. traffic rules may be unnecessaryB. doubting others is human natureC. patience is important to driversD. a society needs mutual trust63. Why was the author proud of himself?A. He kept his promise.B. He held back his anger.C. He followed his inclination.D. He made a right decision.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2011.3泉州阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读292012-4-2936 to start the bus soon because it was not yet 37 . A middle-aged woman got on. Tired and sad, she told her story 38 , not to anyone in particular. On her way to the station, half of her 39 was stolen. The other half was hidden under her blouse, so she 40 still had some left. A few minutes later, she stopped crying, but still looked 41 .When all the seats were taken, the driver started the engine. The conductor began to collect fares (车费). When she came to an old man in worn-out clothes, he 42 that he had spent all his money when he had accidentally got on a wrong bus and now he was trying to go home. On hearing this, she ordered the old man to 43 the bus. The old man was almost in tears as he 44 her to let him take the bus home. The driver took the conductor’s side and repeated the conductor’s 45 .The woman was watching the incident. 46 the driver and the conductor raised their voices at the old man, she interfered (干预).“Stop 47 him! Can’t you see he’s only trying to get home?”“He doesn’t have any money!” the driver 48 .“Well, that’s no 49 to throw him off the bus,” she insisted.Then she reached inside her blouse, look out her 50 money, and handed it to the conductor. “Here’s his fare and mine. Just stop giving him a 51 time.”All heads turned to the woman. “It’s only money,” she shrugged.She rode the rest of the way home 52 a happy smile, with the money she’d lost earlier 53 .On the road of life, the help of strangers can 54 our loads and lift our spirits. How much sweeter the 55 will be when we make it a little smoother for others!36. A. try B. care C. decide D. intend37. A. empty B. full C. crowded D. ready38. A. tearfully B. seriously C. carefully D. calmly39. A. fare B. possession C. money D. wealth40. A. strangely B. happily C. secretly D. fortunately41. A. unsatisfied B. weak C. unhappy D. excited42. A. explained B. declared C. admitted D. found43. A. get off B. start C. get on D. stop44. A. begged B. scolded C. praised D. thanked45. A. request B. action C. suggestion D. command46. A. Unless B. Although C. Until D. When47. A. attacking B. bothering C. blaming D. wronging48. A. warned B. whispered C. shouted D. repeated49. A. problem B. need C. matter D. reason50. A. spending B. collected C. remaining D. borrowed51. A. busy B. cold C. hard D. fearful52. A. giving B. wearing C. taking D. forcing53. A. forgotten B. used C. earned D. returned54. A. move B. increase C. lighten D. carry55.A. world B. journey C. smile D. friendship Reading: 8*2 = 16 socresAEVERYONE has heard of the famous Italian dishes of pasta (面条) and pizza, far fewer have actually had the chance to taste them in Italy. But I was lucky enough to visit the country with my school and I enjoyed my fill of these and other lovely foods. We went to the town of Vietri, Salerno, in southern Italy.On the first day, we were told that dinner would be at 7:30, but it actually began at 7:50. Our teachers had told us in advance about the relaxed pace of Italian life! But still, we were starving (饥饿的). However, once it did, it was worth all the waiting.The sea-food salad was delicious, not too sour and not too salty. The cheeses were a different matter;I had heard they were famous, but it took me a while to get used to them. The fruits were excellent, so fresh they tasted as if they had just been picked.As we had been banned (禁止) from drinking alcohol (酒类), we sipped (吮吸) water, instead of wine at meals. There were two types, one was ordinary, the other sparkling (发泡的) water. It tasted like a flavorless soda.During the visit, we discovered that real Italian pizza was very different from anything we had tasted before. It was cheap, savory (美味的) and had a soft texture (质地). My favorite was a plain one with just a cheese topping. Once I ate a whole one, almost 20cm in diameter (直径). I so stuffed (塞满) myself that I felt ill at the end of the meal.To be honest, unlike the others, I didn't much like the pasta. Perhaps I am too much in love with Chinese noodles to really take to them.My friend and I walked the whole of the town trying out different kinds of pastry (糕饼). The combination of sugar, cream and chocolate made them delicious. But if you hadn't had a sweet tongue, you would not have liked them, since they were very sweet.Every day, last thing in the evening, we had ice cream at a local store. We tried all the flavors! It was so satisfying to go to bed on a full stomach with the memory of a whole day of eating fresh in your mind. Here's hoping that you too get to sample the wonderful food of Italy!56. In the article, the writer mainly tells us about ______.A. Italian pizzaB. her experience of trying Italian foodC. the beautiful sights of ItalyD. Italy's mysterious tradition57. On the first day in Italy, the dinner was delayed by 20 minutes probably because ______.A. the food they ordered was difficult to prepareB. waiting would give them a bigger appetiteC. Italians have a relaxed attitude to lifeD. the Italians weren't very welcoming58. During their stay in Italy, the writer enjoyed all of the following Italian foods EXCEPT ______.A. pastaB. pizzaC. sea-food saladD. pastrie59. The article tells us that the writer ______.A. fell in love with Italian cheeses at her first biteB. felt ill after trying many flavors of ice creamC. doesn't have a sweet tongueD. was not allowed to drink alcohol in ItalyBWhat is eBay? The simple answer is that it is a global trading platform where nearly anyone can trade practically anything. People can sell and buy all kinds of products and goods. Including cars, movies and DVDs, sporting goods, travel tickets, musical instruments, clothes and shoes— the list goes on and onThe idea came from Peter Omidyar, who was born in Paris and moved to Washington when he was still a child. At high school, be became very interested in computer programming and after graduating from Tuft University in 1988, he worked for the next few years as a computer engineer. In his free time he started eBay as a kind of hobby, at first offering the service free by word of mouth. By 1996 there was so much traffic on the website that he had to upgrade (升级) and he began charging a fee to members. Joined by a friend, Peter Skoll, and in 1998 by his capable CEO, Meg Whiman, he has never looked back. Even in the crashes of the late 1990s, eBay has gone from strength to strength. It is now one of the ten most visited online shopping websites on the Internet.eBay sells connections, not goods, putting buyer and seller into contact with each other. All you have to do is take an e-photo, write a description, fill out a sales form and you are in business; the world is your market place. Of course for each item (商品) sold eBay gets a percentage and that is a great deal of money. Every day there are more than sixteen million items listed on eBay and eighty percent of the items are sold.60. We learn from the text that eBay provides people with .A. a way of buying and selling goodsB. a website for them to upgradeC. a place to exhibit their own photosD. a chance to buy things at low prices61.Why did Peter create eBay after graduating from university?A. For funB. To make moneyC. For gathering the engineersD. To fulfill a task of his company62. From “he has never looked back “in Paragraph 2 we learn that Peter .A. did not feel lonelyB. was always hopefulC. did not think about the pastD. became more and more successful63. How does eBay make money from its website?A. By bringing callers together.B. By charging for each sale.C. By listing items online.D. By making e-photos.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）汉语提示；2）首字母提示；3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。
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高二英语大阅读142013-10-15–reaching difference in my life.Fall, 1959, the first day of class at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School was about to begin. ―Who‖, I asked a senior, ―is Mrs McNamara, my 10th grade English teacher?‖ He just 31 and said something about my being in 32 . Soon, I understood what he meant. Mrs McNamara had a pattern of 33 that she repeated again and again. We would have a literature reading task for 34 . The next day, when we came to class, there would be two or three topics on the blackboard 35 to the homework reading. We were 36 to write an in–class essay about one of the topics. The following day, she would 37 the corrected and graded essays and each person would be called 38 to stand in front of the class and to 39 his/her essay. The class were required to criticize (评论) that essay, 40 the grade of everyone in class would be reduced.The first time that I 41 her read-write-crirticize method, I had not 42 to do the homework and had written something without knowing what it meant. 43 the extreme embarrassment I suffered, standing before my classmates 44 myself. No one laughed at me; no one would be 45 enough, or foolish enough, to do that in Mrs. McNamara’s class. The embarrassment came from 46 and along with it came a strong 47 not to let it happen again.Mrs. McNamara kept all of our written work in files; it was easy to see the 48 in writing that had occurred. What was not so easy to see was the inner transformation that had taken place, at least for me. What Mrs. McNamara 49 me to do was to see myself as others see me and, having done that, I could improve myself. And I 50 . Thank you, Mrs. McNamara.31. A. nodded B. laughed C. apologized D. shouted32. A. trouble B. sorrow C. danger D. anger33. A. behaviour B. evaluation C. activity D. thought34. A. review B. performance C. practice D. homework35. A. added B. related C. contributed D. advised36. A. expected B. persuaded C. allowed D. advised37. A. collect B. return C. send D. receive38. A. on purpose B. at first C. by chance D. in turn39. A. talk through B. hand over C. read out D. show off40. A. so B. and C. but D. or41. A. tried B. adopted C. examined D. experienced42.A. undertaken B. attempted C. bothered D. hesitated43. A. Remember B. Predict C. Bear D. Imagine44. A. playing jokes on B. making a fool of C. setting a trap for D. taking advantage of45. A. brave B. careless C. proud D. selfish46. A. above B. within C. behind D. below47. A. tendency B. preference C. determination D. sense48. A. improvements B. pains C. difficulties D. advantages49. A. trusted B. invited C. forced D. permitted50. A. did B. could C. had D. would Reading: 8*2 = 16 scoresLife is not easy for nine-year-old Joshuahisfamily’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in theconcentrationJoshua onecalls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.including his trips to India and the study of thewritings of several great spiritual leaders.More thingswho insists on finding the deepest meaning fortheir existence based on their own experiences.It is an easy to read collection of poemsfaithand to be a cure for chromic depression () …cure to strengthen identity and purpose.debate between scienceto be heated. In Creation or Evolution, MichaelEbifegha examinesviews within the的) science.achieve success whether in your current job, finding anew job, in education, family, or even hobbies.51. Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?A. Bill Bosworth.B. Michelle O. Donovan.C. Dr. Joseph L. Rose.D. Gloria Coykendall.52. The ISBN for the book of poems is _______.A. 9781462031795B. 9781412027854C. 9780595433582D. 978146205867953. What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?A. Those who are searching for the meaning of life.B. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.C. Those who study the art of writing.D. Those who like traveling abroad.54. Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?A. Seeking the Edge.B. Creation or Evolution.C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.D. More Things in Heaven.B (2009广州C)Father Christmas is at risk of serious illness because of his bulging waistline and needs to cut down on the mince pies, doctors warned.A survey of shopping centre Santas in Scotland revealed an average waist size of 47 inches — seveninches more than is considered safe.Dr Miles Fisher, consultant physician at Glasgow Royal Infirmary said: "The image of Santa is of a round, jolly person but if you have obesity around your tummy, then it is very bad for you."Before, we thought it was just not good to be overweight but now we know that having fat around your middle is particularly bad."That fat produces hormones, which have been associated with heart disease and other conditions."According to health guidelines, having a waist circumference of more than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women is a key indicator of abdominal obesity.It is associated with a greater risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes. And people who have rounder stomachs, known as "central obesity", are more at risk than people who are merely overweight.Perhaps Santa should consider cutting back on the sherry as well.55. What is the best title for the passage?A. Doctors order Santa to go on a dietB. Overweight Causes Many DiseasesC. A Survey on Father ChristmasD. Father Christmas should be Jolly56. Generally speaking, if a man’s waist size is about _____ inches, he is likely to be healthy.A. 54B. 25C. 47D. 3757. What does the underlined word probably mean in the first paragraph?A. 强壮的B. 鼓起的C. 扁细的D. 修长的58. According to the passage, Father Christmas should be _______.A. funny and strong.B. amusing and a little fatC. quick and handsomeD. healthy and serious短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2009.3泉州质检In today’s world, mastering a foreign language is helpful in our life. HereI’d like to share with you my opinions about my English learning. of 76. Firstall, I think it useful to learn some (语法) and remember as many 77. grammaruseful sentence patterns as I can. As we all know, the we read, the 78. morebetter our English will be. So I s much time reading English newspapers 79. spendand (杂志) after class, which helps to improve my English. Besides, 80. magazinesTV and radio programmes are great help for my listening. 81. of Learning English not only increases my awareness of (外国) 82. foreigncultures but also helps me to c with English-speaking people and 83. communicateto make more new friends.However, sometimes I get discouraged because I keep f words 84. forgettingI have learned. I would a it if you could give me some advice on 85. appreciatehow to learn English better.句子分析—复合句(2009湖北49-50)What Mrs. McNamara forced me to do was to see myself as others see me and, having done that, I could improve myself. Mrs. McNamara迫使我要做的是像别人看待我一样地去看待自己，如果已经那样做了，我肯定会提高自己。
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高二英语大阅读162013-10-2936 the hall. I was onlya 7-year-old girl, but I was the center of 37 . Finally, after weeks of preparation, I would38 all my hard work in a dance of performance. Everything would be 39 — so I thought.I waited backstage all 40 in my black tights with a golden belt. In a loud and clear voice, the master of ceremonies 41 that my class was next.My dance class was doing a routine on wooden boxes two feet by two feet, facing the 42 . All I had to do in the next move was put one foot on the box next to mine and keep my other foot on my box. It really was an 43 move. I was concentrating so much on 44 the huge smile on my face and holding my head up that I did not look 45 I was going. I missed my partner’s box altogether and 46 . There I was standing on the stage floor when my classmates were on top of their boxes. I could hear giggles (咯咯笑) coming from the audience, and I felt the 47 rush to my face. I remembered my dance teacher had told us, “If you make a mistake, keep smiling so the audience will not 48 .” I did my best to follow her 49 as I continued with the routine.When the curtain dropped, so did my 50 for the evening. I 51 bitterly, tasting the salt from the tears that streamed down my face. I ran backstage, but no one could 52 me down.Recently I realized I had been a 53 that night. I was 54 , but I fought the urge to run off the stage. 55 , I finished the routine with a smile on my face. Now when friends and family laugh about the time I slipped during a dance performance, I can laugh too.36. A. filled B. visited C. attended D. decorated37. A. pressure B. impression C. debate D. attention38. A. take over B. show off C. look after D. give up39. A. reasonable B. suitable C. obvious D. perfect40. A. dressed up B. folded up C. covered up D. mixed up41. A. suggested B. explained C. announced D. predicted42. A. music B. audience C. curtain D. stage43. A. easy B. active C. adventurous D. extra44. A. containing B. hiding C. sharing D. keeping45. A. why B. whether C. where D. what46. A. wandered B. slipped C. waved D. skipped47. A. blood B. pleasure C. pride D. tear48. A. leave B. cheer C. believe D. notice49. A. gesture B. example C. advice D. plan50. A. doubts B. hopes C. voice D. patience51. A. argued B. shouted C. begged D. sobbed52. A. turn B. calm C. let D. put53. A. star B. pioneer C. loser D. fool54. A. satisfied B. moved C. embarrassed D. confused55. A. However B. Instead C. In total D. In returnReading Comprehension: 8*2 = 16 socresA (2009NMET1A)I suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened. Looking down, I immediately recognized that something was wrong, and ran down to the edge of the near bank. There I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf struggling in the fast-rising water, and it was a life-and-death struggle. Her calf was floating and screaming with fear. Ma Shwe was as near to the far bank as she could get, holding her whole body against the rushing water, and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body. Every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf away.There was a sudden rise in the wate r and the calf was washed clean over the mother’s body and was gone. Ma Shwe turned quickly to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk (象鼻) against the rocky bank. Then with a huge effort, she picked it up in her trunk and tried until she was able to place it on a narrow shelf of rock.Just at this moment she fell back into the river. If she were carried down, it would be certain death. I knew, as well as she did, that there was one spot (地点) where she could get up the bank, but it was on the other side from where she had put her calf.While I was wondering what I could do next, I heard the sound of a mother’s love. Ma Shwe had crossed the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she could, roaring (吼叫) all the time, but to her calf it was music.56. The moment the author got down to the river bank he saw _____.A. the calf was about to fall into the riverB. Ma Shwe was placing the calf on the rockC. the calf was washed away by the rising waterD. Ma Shwe was holding the calf against the rushing water57. How did Ma Shwe manage to save her calf from the fast-flowing water?A. By putting it on a safe spot.B. By pressing it against her body.C. By taking it away with her.D. By carrying it on her back.58. How did the ca lf feel about the mother elephant’s roaring?A. It was a great comfort.B. It was a sign of danger.C. It was a call for help.D. It was a musical note.59. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Mother’s LoveB. A Brave ActC. A Deadly RiverD. A Matter of Life and DeathB (2009NMET1B)Computer programmer David Jones earns £35,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he cannot find a bank ready to let him have a credit card (信用卡). Instead, he has been told to wait another two years, until he is 18. The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job. David’s firm releases (推出) two new games for the fast growing computer market each month.But David’s biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage (抵押贷款), or get credit cards. David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job becau se the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs,” he said. David spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother 50 pounds a week. But most of his spare time is spent working.“Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school,” he said. “But I had beenstudying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway.” David added: “I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement (退休) is a possibility. You never know when the market might disappear.”60. In what way is David different from people of his age?A. He often goes out with friends.B. He lives with his mother.C. He has a handsome income.D. He graduated with six O-levels.61. What is one of the problems that David is facing now?A. He is too young to get a credit card.B. He has no time to learn driving.C. He has very little spare time.D. He will soon lose his job.62. Why was David able to get the job in the company?A. He had done well in all his exams.B. He had written some computer programs.C. He was good at playing computer games.D. He had learnt to use computers at school.63. Why did David decide to leave school and start working?A. He received lots of job offers.B. He was eager to help his mother.C. He lost interest in school studies.D. He wanted to earn his own living.短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）2010.3 Putian阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）首字母提示；2）语境提示；3）汉语提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。