1、阅读理解汇编（5）（同步类）高二河南省濮阳二高10-11学年高二上学期阶段性考试AIs your family interested in buying a dog? A dog can be a good friend to your family, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog, it can cause you a lot of trouble.Families should sit down and discuss the problems before buying a dogEven if the children in your
2、family are the ones who want the dog，the parents are the ones who are really responsible(有责任的) for seeing that the animal is properly cared forIf you dont know much about dogs，its a good ides to go to the library for books about different kinds of dogs，as well as books about how to train a young dog
3、. Dogs of different kinds change in popularity as the years go by. One of the most popular dogs these days is the German shepherd(牧羊犬). This is because it provides protection. The family should be warned that these dogs grow up to be very big, and may he too powerful for children, If your house is n
4、ot big, a toy dog may be a good choice(选择). These dogs are very small and easy to train. They dont need to be walked daily.56. According to the passage, who should take care of the dog? A. Children. B. Parents. C. Family. D. Friends.57. The writer suggests one can get information about the different
5、 kinds of dogs . A. by reading books about dogs B. by buying a dog from a pet shop C. by watching dogs in a zoo D. by asking some friends58. The passage is mainly about . A. how to take care of dogs B. different kinds of books about dogs C. how to choose the right dogs for family pets D. different k
6、inds of dogs答案：56-58 BAC BMicrosoft founder bill Gates has recovered his spot at the top of the US money heap, taking the place of investor Warren Buffett as Americas richest person, Forbes magazines latest list reveals. With 57 billion dollars net worth Gates again leads the list of 400 richest ind
7、ividuals in the worlds wealthiest country. He displaced Buffett who briefly held the position this year but who has seen his Berkshire Hathaway investment groups shares slip 15 percent since February and is now worth 50 billion.According to Forbes, whose list was published late Wednesday, the golden
8、 400 have 1.3 billion dollars net worth or more. However, their combined net worth rose only 30 billion dollars, or two percent, to 1.57 trillion dollars.Forbes said that rising oil and dizzy art prices fuelled the entry of 31 new members into the ultra-rich club and the return of eight previous mem
9、bers.A notable arrival was Mark Zuckerberg, 24, founder of the social networking site Face book (脸谱网). Forbes estimates his worth at 1.5 billion dollars.Meanwhile, turmoil(动荡)on the stock and housing markets saw 33 others drop off the list. including the former head of the troubled insurance giant A
10、IG, Maurice Greenberg, and a former head of the online auction site eBay, Margaret Whitman.Biggest gainers were led by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg who took eighth place with 20 billion dollars worth after a transaction(交易)put a new value on his Bloomberg media and financial data network.The big
11、gest loser was casino(赌场，娱乐场)tycoon Sheldon Abelson, whose fortune fell 13 Billion dollars over 12 months the equivalent to 1.5million dollars an houralthough he still has 15 billion dollars and occupies 15th place.About two thirds of the list are selfmade billionaires and just over 10 percent are w
12、omen, led by television star Oprah Winfrey whose fortune rose 200 million dollars to 2.7 billion dollars.59. According to Forbes, Warren Buffet is worth . A. 57 billion dollars B. 50 billion dollars C. 1.5 billion dollars D. 20 billion dollars60.31 new members entered the ultra-rich club as a result
13、 of . A. turmoil on the stock and housing market B. media and financial data network C. rising oil and dizzy art prices D. investment61. The purpose of the author using the television star Oprah. Winfrey as an example is to A. tell the readers that television stars make money easily B. prove that a
14、millionaire can become a billionaire C. women can also be billionaires D. tell the readers that most of the billionaires are self-made62. What is the best title of the passage? A. Bill Gates Leading Worlds Richest People Again B. What Made Billionaires C. Self-Made Billionaires D. Biggest Gainer and
15、 Biggest Loser答案：59-62 BCCACLondoners are great readers. They buy vast numbers of newspapers and magazines and of books - especially paperbacks, which are still comparatively cheap in spite of ever-increasing rises in the costs of printing. They still continue to buy “proper” books, too, printed on
16、good paper and bound（装订）between hard covers.There are many streets in London containing shops which specialize in book-selling. Perhaps the best known of these is Charring Cross Road in the very heart of London. Here bookshops of all sorts and sizes are to be found, from the celebrated one which boa
17、sts of being “the biggest bookshop in the world” to the tiny, dusty little places which seem to have been left over from Dickens time. Some of these shops stock, or will obtain, any kind of book, but many of them specialize in second-hand books, in art books, in foreign books, in books on philosophy
18、, politics or any other of the countless subjects about which books may be written. One shop in this area specializes only in books about ballet!Although it may be the most convenient place for Londoners to buy books, Charring Cross Road is not the cheapest. For the really cheap second-hand books, t
19、he collector must venture off the beaten track, to Farringdon Road, for example, in the East Central district of London. Here there is nothing so impressive as bookshops. The booksellers come along each morning and pour out their sacks of books onto small hand carts. And the collectors, some profess
20、ionals and some amateurs, have been waiting for them. In places like this they can still, occasionally, pick up for a few pence an old one that may be worth many pounds.63. “Londoners are great readers” means that _.A. Londoners are great because they read a lot. B. There are a great number of reade
21、rs in LondonC. Londoners are readers who read only great books D. Londoners read a lot64. According to this passage, Charring Cross Road _.A. is in the suburbs of London B. is famous for its bookshopsC. contains various kinds of shops D. is the busiest street in London65. In this passage, what does
22、the underlined part “venture off the beaten track” mean? _.A. buy books in a most busy street B. move away from a busy streetC. waste time looking for books D. take a risk of losing ones life66. On Farringdon Road, _.A. you can find fine bookshops for the latest books B. there are only small booksho
23、ps for the second-hand booksC. you can see book sellers selling books on hand-cartsD. the same books as the ones in the bookshops of Charring Cross Road are sold答案：63-66 DBBC DFoxes and farmers have never got on well. These small dog-like animals have long been accused of killing farm animals. They
24、are officially classified as harmful and farmers try to keep their numbers down by shooting or poisoning them.Farmers can also call on the services of their local hunt to control the fox population. Hunting consists of pursuing a fox across the countryside, with a group of specially trained dogs, fo
25、llowed by men and women riding horses. When the dogs eventually catch the fox they kill it or a hunter shoots it.People who take part in hunting think of it as a sport; they wear a special uniform of red coats and white trousers, and follow strict codes of behavior. But owning a horse and hunting re
26、gularly is expensive, so most hunters are wealthy.It is estimated that up to 100,000 people watch or take part in fox hunting. But over the last couple of decades the number of people opposed to fox hunting, because they think it is brutal (残酷的), has risen sharply. Nowadays it is rare for a hunt to
27、pass off without some kind of confrontation (冲突) between hunters and hunt saboteurs (阻拦者). Sometimes these incidents lead to violence, but mostly saboteurs interfere with the hunt by misleading riders and disturbing the trail of the foxs smell, which the dogs follow. Noisy confrontations between hun
28、ters and saboteurs have become so common that they are almost as much a part of hunting as the pursuit of foxes itself. But this year supporters of fox hunting face a much bigger threat to their sport. A Labor Party Member of the Parliament, Mike Foster, is trying to get Parliament to approve a new
29、law which will make the hunting of wild animals with dogs illegal. If the law is passed, wild animals like foxes will be protected under the ban in Britain.67. Rich people in Britain have been hunting foxes A. for recreation(娱乐)B. in the interests of the farmersC. to limit the fox populationD. to sh
30、ow off their wealth68. What is special about fox hunting in Britain? A. It involves the use of a deadly poison. B. It is a costly event which rarely occurs. C. The hunters have set rules to follow.D. The hunters have to go through strict training.69. A new law may be passed by the British Parliament
31、 to_. A. prohibit farmers from hunting foxesB. forbid hunting foxes with dogs C. stop hunting wild animals in the countrysideD. prevent large-scale fox hunting70. It can be inferred from the passage that _. A. killing foxes with poison are illegal B. limiting the fox population is unnecessary C. hun
32、ting foxes with dogs is considered cruel and violent D. fox-hunting often leads to confrontation between the poor and the rich 答案：67-70 ACBC河南省商水一高10-11学年高二上学期期中试题AWe walked in so quietly that the nurse at the desk didnt even lift her eyes from the book. Mum pointed at a big chair by the door and I
33、knew she wanted me to sit down. While I watched mouth open is surprise, Mum took off her hat and coat and gave them to me to hold. She walked quietly to the small room by the lift and took out a wet mop. She pushed the mop past the desk and as the nurse looked up, Mum nodded and said, Very dirty flo
34、ors.Yes, Im glad theyve finally decided to clean them, the nurse answered. She looked at Mum strangely and said, But arent you working late?Mum just pushed harder, each swipe(拖一下)of the mop taking her farther and farther down the hall. I watched until she was out of sight and the nurse had turned ba
35、ck to writing in the big book.After a long time Mum came back. Her eyes were shining. She quickly put the mop back and took my hand. As we turned to go out of the door, Mum bowed politely to the nurse and said, Thank you.Outside, Mum told me, Dagmar is fine. No fever. You saw her, Mum?Of course I to
36、ld her about the hospital rules, and she will not expect us until tomorrow. Dad will stop worrying as well. Its a fine hospital. But such floors! A mop is no good. You need a brush.56. When she took a mop from the small room what Mum really wanted to do was.A. to clean the floor B. to please the nur
37、seC. to see a patient D. to surprise the story-teller57. When the nurse talked to Mum she thought Mum was a_.A. nurse B. visitorC. patientD. cleaner58. From the text we know that Dagmar is most likelyA. the story-tellers sisterB. Mums friendC. the story-tellers classmateD. Dads boss59. Which of the
38、following words best describes Mum?A. strange B. warm-heartedC. cleverD. hard-working答案：56-59 C DC BWhen something goes wrong，it can be very satisfying to say, “Well, its so-and-sos fault.” or “I know Im late，but its not my fault; the car broke down.” It is probably not your fault，but once you form
39、the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation，you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situat
40、ion. This is the winners key to success.Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when
41、in need. For another example, if your colleague (同事) causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or dont rely on this person. You should acc
42、ept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.This is what being a winner is all aboutcreatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners dont have fewer proble
43、ms in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, p
44、roblems are just stepping stones for success.60. According to the passage, winners .A. deal with problems rather than blame others B. meet with fewer difficulties in their livesC. have responsible and able colleagues D. blame themselves rather than others61. The underlined word remedy in Paragraph 1
45、 is closest in meaning to .A. avoidB. acceptC. improve D. consider62. When your colleague brings about a problem, you should .A. find a better way to handle the problem B. blame him for his lack of responsibilityC. tell him to find the cause of the problem D. ask a more able colleague for help63. Wh
46、ich of the following is the best title for the passage?A. A Winners Opportunity.B. A Winners Secret.C. A Winners Problem. D. A Winners Achievement.答案：60-63 ACAB C What will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question, you have not been paying attention to the revolution
47、that is taking place in bio-technology(生物技术). With the help of new medicine, the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents, murder and war. Todays leading killers, such as heart disease, cancer, and aging itself, will become distant memories.In discussion of techno
48、logical changes, the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells(细胞) are the basic units of all living things, and until recently, scien
49、tists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond l20 years because the basic materials of cells, such as those of brain cells, would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometime between 2050 and 2100, medicine will have advanced to the point at which
50、 every 10 years or so, people will be able to take medicine to repair their organs ( The medicine, made up of the basic building materials of life, will build new brain cells, heart cells, and so onin much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones.It is exciting to im
51、aging that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of human existence, but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.64.According to the passage, human death IS now mainly caused by .A、diseases and agingB、accidents and war C、accid
52、ents and agingD、heart disease and war65.In the author s opinion, todays most important advance in technology lies in .A、medicineB、the Internet C、brain cells D、human organ66.Humans may live longer in the future because .A、heart disease will be far away from us B、human brains can decide the final deat
53、hC、the basic materials of cells will last forever D、human organs can be repaired by new medicine67.We can learn from the passage that .A、human life will not last more than 120 years in the futureB、humans have to take medicine to build new skin cells nowC、much needs to be done before humans can have
54、a longer lifeD、we have already solved the technical problems in building new cells答案：64-67 AA DC DSometimes children do not do what their parents tell them to doWhen this happens，a parent tries to help the child to do the right thingWhen this does not work，the parent usually punishes the child There
55、 are many things that a parent can doOne thing that people have done is to spank(打屁股)the childWhen a parent spanks a child, they will use their hand or a hard object to strike them on the bottomThis means showing the child that they have done something wrong One parent remembers being spanked when h
56、e was a childHis parents used a wooden spoonWhen he spanked his own children with his hand, he saw that he put a red mark on his childs legHe never did that again One problem with spanking is that it teaches the child to hit someone when they do not like what the other person is doingAnother problem
57、 with spanking is that the parent is usually angry and can hit the child too hardSometimes parents will use spanking for everything and not try other ways to get the child to do the right thing Many parents are not sure of what to do instead of spankingSome people think that their religion tells the
58、m that spanking is okaySome think that the law lets them do itThe courts(法院)say that parents have the right to teach their children how to behave Other things should be tried before a parent decides to spank a childTelling the child exactly what is wanted from them can ne one thingGiving a child mor
59、e than one choice is another thing that can be triedGetting down to the childs level and taking a more child-friendly approach can help as well68According to the passage，when children do something wrong，one thing that parents usually do to punish them is to . Astrike them on the bottom Btry to help
60、them do the right thing Cteach them what to d0 Dtake them to court69Which of the following is NOT the problem caused by spanking? AIt teaches the child to hit others when they offend him or her BThe parents may get angry and hit the child too hard CSometimes parents may use spanking for everything D
61、It makes parents try other ways to make the child do right 70From this passage，we can conclude that Agood children always do the right thing Bparents should try their best to avoid spanking their children Cparents have no choice but to spank their children Dchildren can have more than one choice to
62、avoid being spanked答案：68-70 ADB黑龙江省五大连池市高级中学10-11学年高二上学期期中考试A“Pop” stands for popular, and a pop singer has to work very hard to stay popular. He must either give the public what they want, or he must find a new way of singing that will attract their attention. Even when he has succeeded, and his re
63、cords are sold everywhere, he cannot relax. Then he must work harder than ever to remain popular, because there are always younger singers trying to become famous and to steal some of the popularity.The life of a successful pop singer isnt easy at all. He can only relax when he is alone, because eve
64、rything he does is watched and reported in the special newspaper written for the fans. The fans are the most important people in the world for the singer. They buy his records, they go to his concerts, and they make him rich and famous. But they can be very annoying, too. Sometimes their enthusiasm(
65、热情) is so hysterical(歇斯底里的) that they do anything to get a souvenir(纪念品). They steal handkerchief, they tear off buttons, and they even cut off pieces of unfortunate singers hair. Many singers have been forced to hide, and some who have not been so lucky as to escape have been stripped(剥) practicall
66、y naked by their fans. A pop singer has to spend a lot of money on clothes because he must always look smart, or at any rate, different. He must have a luxurious(豪华的) car. And most importantly, he must always keep smiling for the benefit of his public.56. Pop singer works very hard _.A. to get atten
67、tion B. to stay popular C. to get more money D. to sell more records57. The underlined word “annoying” in the second paragraph means_.A. lovely B. friendly C. boring D. angry58. A pop singer has a lot of clothes in order to keep himself _.A. smart and the same B. smart and different C. healthy and y
68、oung D. rich and strong59. A suitable title for this passage might be _.A. The Way to Become a Pop Singer B. The Fans of the Pop SingerC. The Pop Singers D. The Success of Pop Singers答案：56-59 BCBCB If you are human, you cant help but experience times when everything seemsto be going wrong and you fe
69、el as if your life is completely out of control. It is during those “down times” that words of encouragement from family, friends, co-workers or even strangers can lighten your spirits. It is also during those times that destructive words can sink you deeper and deeper into depression. For example,
70、consider this story about a group of frogs who were traveling through the woods when two of them fell into a deep pit(坑). All of the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the two unfortunate frogs they would never get out. The two frogs ignored the commen
71、ts and tried to jump out of the pit. The other frogs kept telling them to stop. Finally, one of the frogs took heed of what the other frogs were saying and simply gave up. He fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again the crowd of frogs shouted at him to sto
72、p the pain. The more they shouted, the harder he jumped and finally he made it to safety. When he got out, the other frogs asked him why he continued to jump when they were all shouting at him to simply quit. The frog explained to them that he was a little bit deaf. He thought they were encouraging
73、him the entire time. Every time you have a chance to say either something positive or negative to another human being, do choose the chance to say something positive! Dont let those opportunities get away from you. Your words have a large amount of power. Use them wisely. You really never know just
74、how much they can mean to someone else.60. The first paragraph tells us that words play an important part especially when _.A. we stay with our family, friends and co-workers B. we hear strangers say something to usC. we get through hard times in life. D. we make some big mistakes.61. The underlined
75、 phrase “took heed of” has the similar meaning with “_”A. acted according to B. had some doubt C. held on to D. got used to62. The more they shouted, the harder he jumped and finally he made it to safety.Thats because_.A. he struggled to prove that they were wrong B. he thought they were encouraging
76、 himC. he was angry with what they said D. he didnt want to let them down.63. After reading the passage, readers should learn a lesson that _.A. we can use encouraging words to help others out B. having a positive attitude is important in lifeC. never give up until we win D. we must believe in ourse
77、lves rather than others答案：60-63 CABA C Some people dont mind being fat. Other people can keep slim(苗条) without any effort. But a lot of people do put on weight and dont like it. The question is, what can they do about it? Some believe exercise can be helpful. But the trouble is that it only makes yo
78、u want to eat more. You might sweat out a couple of pounds playing tennis or climbing a mountain, but you put it all back on again with a big steak or bread and jam. A helpful way is food choosing. But what sort of food should you choose? Some believe that the less they eat, the slimmer they will be
79、. They dont eat anything until they become weak with hunger. Some stick to milk and bananas. Youll find you need a lot of bananas, and unless you live where they grow, they arent cheap. Another says that if you eat things like hard-boiled eggs, and apples with their skins on which are hard for your
80、stomach to digest(消化)，the more you eat, the thinner you get. This is because you use up the fat in your body to get the energy to digest the food. For most of us these methods are too extreme(极端的). The simplest way is just to cut down on the carbohydrates(糖类) that means not eating bread, potatoes, c
81、akes, sugar, rice, and so on and eating anything else you like. Its straight forward and often quite effective. Still others like to be more scientific. They get a table, which tells them that, for example, 100 grams of roast leg of lamb gives you 330 calories and a 50 gram helping of pudding gives
82、you 130 calories.64. There seems nothing wrong with exercise except that _.A. it makes you sweat B. its hard work C. it tires you out D. it makes you eat more65.According to the passage, the best way to keep slim is _.A. exercising B. hunger C. food-choosing D. eating milk and bananas66. The practic
83、al method suggested here means _ .A. sticking to bananas B. not eating many carbohydratesC. eating as little as possible D. eating things that are hard to digest.67. Which of the following do you think is the best title for the passage?A. Dont Eat Too Much B. Various Ways of Losing WeightC. Ways to
84、Keep Fit D. Food and Health答案：64-67 DCBB D Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor. Ellis Island is open daily year round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; but donations are gratefully accepted.
85、At Your FingertipsPark information (212) 363-7620Emergencies (212) 363-3260Ferryboat information (212) 269-5755Lost and found (212)363-7620Dining, gifts & audio tour 344-0996TransportationStatue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry; boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park,
86、 New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9:15 a.m.(The time for ferry is changeable)Hours: May vary; call the number aboveClosed: December 25Ferry fees (includes Liberty and Islands) adults, $7; senior citizens, $6; children (age 317), $5. (Group rates are available for 25 or
87、more adults.) 68. In summer, visitors will have _ to visit Ellis Island. A. a limited time B. a longer time C. a shorter time D. a wonderful time 69. Which number would you call if our friends were suddenly ill? A. (212)344-0996B. (212)363-7620 C. (212) 363-3260D. (212) 269-5755 70. Which of the fol
88、lowing is NOT true?A. People can visit Ellis Island free of charge.B. The boats departure time from Battery Park is at 9:15 all the year round.C. Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults.D. Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced. 答案：68-70 BCB湖北省赤壁市蒲圻高中10-11学年高二上学期期中考试AHey, all you M
89、uggles, witches, and wizardsare you ready for the grand finale of the Harry Potter series? J. K. Rowling announced on Thursday the title for book sevenHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Book seven in the Harry Potter series will pick up where book six, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, left
90、 off. With the last chapter of book seven, the magical adventures of Harry, Hermione, Ron, and friends will come to an end. “I am alternately delighted and worried,” says Rowling on her official Web site. She made the announcement of the book title on the Web site. Rowling is currently busy putting
91、the finishing touches on the book. “Im now writing scenes that have been planned, in some cases, for a dozen years or even more,” says Rowling. Rowling adds that she has been working very hard on this final installment in the series. With the title now set, she assured fans that she will indeed fini
92、sh this book. “I both want, and dont want, to finish this book,” Rowling says. Its not too late to catch up on the rest of the series. You can also reread your favorite books while waiting for the last one. The publication date for book seven has not been set. To make the waiting a little easier, th
93、eres always the next Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which is scheduled for release in July 2007.51. Whats the name of the last issue of the Harry Potter series? _. AHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows BHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince CHarry Potter and the Orde
94、r of the Phoenix DHarry Potter and J. K. Rowling52. Muggles, Harry, Hermione and Ron could probably be _. Athe best friends of J. K. RowlingBthe characters of the Harry Potter series Cthe fans of Harry PotterDthe publishers of the Harry Potter series53. Which statement is true according to the passa
95、ge? _. AHarry Potter series will be published on the Website. BBook Seven of Harry Potter series will be published before July 2007. CBook Seven is being written as planned years ago. DHarry Potter will come to the end of his life. 54. In the last paragraph, the writer _. Aencourages readers to act
96、out a play following the Harry Potter movies Bpersuades readers into reading their favorite book rather than Harry Potter series Cstates that seeing the Harry Potter movies is the best way to catch up the series Dadvises readers to wait for the publication of Book Seven patiently答案：51-54 ABCDBOn Sat
97、urday, millions of people around the world will celebrate Saint Patricks Day, which honors Patron Saint (or main religious figure) of Ireland. Communities across the United States will host parades, parties, and other festivities to mark the occasion.This year, cities like Boston, New York, and Chic
98、ago have organized massive events celebrating Saint Patricks Day. In New York City, hundreds of thousands of people will gather to watch the Saint Patricks Day paradethe nations largest. It is one of the most watched parades in the world. Last year, almost 2 million spectators and more than 150,000
99、participants filled the streets. The parade, first held in 1776, is also one of the oldest. Chicago also throws a big celebration. Every year, the Chicago River, which crosses the city, glows green as event organizers dump about 40 pounds of fluorescence, a powerful dye, into the water. Boston keeps
100、 its parade rolling for three hours or more. It is the nations second-largest parade. The city will also salute one of its most famous former residents, President John F. Kennedy, by opening the exhibit A Journey Home: John F. Kennedy and Ireland, at his official library. Patron Saint lived in Brita
101、in in the early fifth century, when it was still part of the Roman Empire. He was captured and sold into slavery in Ireland when he was only 16He eventually escaped slavery and turned to a life of religious devotion. He trained to become a minister and set out to spread Christianity throughout Irela
102、nd. After 30 years as a religious leader, Patrick died on March 17, 1461Saint Patricks Day is always celebrated on March 17In Ireland, it is an official holiday. _.55. Whats the best title of the passage? AHistory of Saint Patricks Day BAn Official Holiday in US CThe Largest Parade in the World DCel
103、ebrations across the Country56. What do you think is the official color of St. Patricks Day? _. AGreen BRed. CBlack. DYellow.57. The last paragraph is mainly about _. Athe cruel slave trade. BSaint Patricks contribution. Cactivities during Saint Patricks Day DIrelands Patron Saint58. Which of the fo
104、llowing is not correct according to the passage? _. AParade is a most important event to observe Saint Patricks Day. BSaint Patricks Day is a religious holiday. CSaluting the former president has become a main event on the occasion. DThe Saint Patricks Day parade has a history of over two centuries.
105、 答案：55-58 DADCC One Sunday, I took my daughter to the seaside. On arriving at the beach, I saw JoJo, a wealthy man in hotel business. We sat down to chat in an open air cafe while I watched my daughter enjoy herself on the swings (秋千) in front of us. Suddenly, our conversation was interrupted by a s
106、tranger, who politely asked permission to speak to me privately. People often want to tell me something about my TV show.We stood a bit away from my table. He said, “Im James, the father of a 7-year-old girl whos very sick. The doctors said that if she was treated in the UK, she would probably survi
107、ve. But Im poor, so can you help me, please?I stared into the mans eyes full of tears and asked how I could help. After I went back, JoJo asked me, “Whats wrong?” I told him about it and he was very sorry for that family.All day I thought about James family. I even thought about making a special TV
108、show to raise money for the sick child.On Monday morning, JoJo walked into my office. Actually, JoJo was very busy, and I never imagined he would have the time to come and see me.“Please, call the man and tell him Ill pay all the expenses for the girls treatment,” JoJo said with a cheque in his hand
109、. “Ive been married for 35 years; I wasnt lucky enough to have a child. Sometimes I feel lonely. I want to help this child.” I picked up the phone to call James.Now James daughter is well and JoJo sometimes goes to visit her. Im so happy that there are so good people on this earth.59. According to t
110、he passage, the writer _ .A. often go to the beach with his daughter B. is often troubled by his audienceC. met JoJo at the beach by accident D. was unwilling to help James60. James turned to the writer for help probably because he _.A. guessed the writer was rich enough to help him B. wanted the wr
111、iter to ask JoJo for helpC. thought the writer could help him through TV D. knew the writer was warm-hearted61. Why did JoJo make up his mind to help James? _A. To show his warm heart and kindness. B. To remove his loneliness by doing something.C. To show his love for a child. D. To build a relation
112、ship with James family.62. The most important character in the story is _ . A. the writer himself B. JoJo C. James D. James daughter答案：59-62 CCCBDSome say everyday miracles(奇迹) are predestined(注定的)-the right time for the appointed meeting. And it can happen anywhere. In 2001, 11-year-old Kevin Steph
113、an was a bat boy for his younger brothers Little League team in Lancaster, New York. It was an early evening in late July. Kevin was standing on the grass away from the plate, where another youngster was warming up for the next game. Swinging his bat back and forth, giving it all the power an elemen
114、tary school kid could give. The boy brought the bat back hard and hit Kevin in the chest. His heart stopped. 教 When Kevin fell to the ground, the mother of one of the players rushed out of the stands to his aid. Penny Brown hadnt planned to be there that day, but at the last minute, her shift(换班)at
115、the hospital had been changed to see her sons performance. She was given the night off. Penny bent over the senseless boy, his face already starting to turn blue, and giving CPR, breathing into his mouth and giving chest compressions. And he revived in the end. After his recovery, he became a volunt
116、eer junior firefighter, learning some of the emergency first-aid techniques that had saved his life. He studied hard in school and was saving money for college by working as a dishwasher in a local restaurant in his spare time. Kevin, now 18, was working in the kitchen when he heard people screaming
117、, customers in confusion, employees rushing toward a table. He hurried into the main room and saw a woman there, her face turning blue, her hands at her throat. She was choking. Quickly Kevin stepped behind her, wrapped his arms around her and clasped his hands. Then, using skills hed first learned
118、in Scouts. The food that was trapped in the womans throat was freed. The color began to return to her face. The food was stuck. I couldnt breathe, she said. She thought she was dying. I was very frightened. Who was the woman? Penny Brown. 63. The author wrote the passage to show us that_.A. miracles
119、 are predestined and they can happen anywhereB. whoever helps you in trouble will get a reward one dayC. God will help those who give others a helping handD. miracles wont come without any difficulty sometimes64. Why did Penny Brown change her shift and was given the night off that night? _.A. She w
120、as invited to give the players directionsB. She volunteered to give medical servicesC. She was a little worried about his sons safety D. She came to watch her sons game and cheered him 65. The underlined word “revived”(paragraph3) most likely means_.A. came back to life B. became worse C. failed D.
121、moved66. When Kevin knew the woman was Penny Brown, probably he first felt _.A. happy B. surprised C. sad D. worried答案：63-66 ADABEHow Room Designs Affect Our Work and FeelingsArchitects have long had the feeling that the places we live in can affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. But now scie
122、ntists are giving this feeling an empirical(经验的，实证的) basis. They are discovering how to design spaces that promote creativity, keep people focused and lead to relaxation. Researches show that aspects of the physical environment can influence creativity. In 2007, Joan Meyers-Levy at the University of
123、 Minnesota, reported that the height of a rooms ceiling affects how people think. Her research indicates that higher ceilings encourage people to think more freely, which may lead them to make more abstract connections. Low ceilings, on the other hand, may inspire a more detailed outlook.In addition
124、s to ceiling height, the view afforded by a building may influence an occupants ability to concentrate. Nancy Wells and her colleagues at Cornell University found in their study that kids who experienced the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standar
125、d test of attention.Using nature to improve focus of attention ought to pay off academically, and it seems to, according to a study led by C. Kenneth Tanner, head of the School Design & Planning Laboratory at the University of Georgia. Tanner and his team found that students in classrooms with unblo
126、cked views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students whose classrooms primarily overlooked roads and parking lots. Recent study on room lighting design suggests that dim(暗淡的) light helps people to loosen up. If that is
127、true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase relaxation. Researchers of Harvard Medical School also discovered that furniture with rounded edges could help visitors relax. So far scientists have focused mainly on public buildings. We have a very limited number of
128、studies, so were almost looking at the problem through a straw(吸管), architect David Allison says. How do you take answers to very specific questions and make broad, generalized use of them? Thats what were all struggling with. 67. What does Joan Meyers-Levy focus on in her research? _.A. Light. B. C
129、eilings. C. Windows. D. Furniture.68. The passage tells us that _. A. the shape of furniture may affect peoples feelings B. lower ceilings may help improve students creativity C. children in a dim classroom may improve their grades D. students in rooms with unblocked views may feel relaxed69. The un
130、derlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means that _. A. the problem is not approached step by step B. the researches so far have faults in themselves C. the problem is too difficult for researchers to detect D. research in this area is not enough to make generalized patterns70. Which of th
131、e following shows the organization of the passage? _. CP: Central Point P: Point SP: Sub-point(次要点) C: Conclusion答案：67-70 BADC湖南省汉寿龙池实验中学10-11学年高二上学期期中考试AIn order to know a foreign language thoroughly(完全地), four things are necessary. First, we must understand the language when we hear it spoken. Sec
132、ondly, we must speak it ourselves, correctly with confidence(自信) and without hesitation(犹豫). Thirdly, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are correct in grammar. There is no short way to succeed in language learning. A good memory is a great help, but it is not enough
133、 only to memorize(记忆) the rules from a grammar book. It is no much use learning by heart long lists of words and their meanings, studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language. If we are pleased with a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language. We m
134、ust “Learn through use”. Practice is important. We must practice speaking and writing the language whenever we can.56. The most important things to learn a foreign language are _. A. understanding and speaking B. listening, speaking, reading and writing. C. writing and understanding. D. memorizing a
135、nd listening.57. Someone hears and writes English very well, but he speaks it very badly. This is because_. A. he doesnt understand the language when he hears it spoken.B. he doesnt have a good memory. C. he always remember lists of words and their meanings. D. he often hesitates to practice speakin
136、g it.58. One can never learn a foreign language well only by _. A. much practice B. studying the dictionary C. learning through use D. using the language.59. Which of the following is the most important in learning a foreign language? A. A good memory. B. Speaking C. Practice D. Writing60. “Learn th
137、rough use” means _. A. we use a language in order to learn it. B. we learn a language in order to learn it. C. we can learn a language well while we are using it. D. both B and C.答案：56-60 BDBCCBLife gets noisier every day and very few people can be free from noise of some sort or another. It doesnt
138、matter where you livein the middle of a modern city, or a faraway villagethe chances that you will be disturbed by jet aeroplanes, transistor radios, oil-powered engines, etc. are almost everywhere .We seem to be getting used to noise, too. Some people feel quite lonely without background music whil
139、e they are working.Scientific tests have shown that total silence can be very frightening experience for human beings. However ,some people enjoy listening to pop music which is very loud, and this can do harm to their eardrums(耳鼓).The noise level in some disco is far above the usual safety level fo
140、r heavy industrial areas.One recent report about noise and concentration suggested that although a lot of people say that any noise disturbs their concentration, what really affects their ability to concentrate is a change in the level of noise. It goes on to say that a background noise, which doesn
141、t change too much (music, for example) may even help people to concentrate.61. The best title for this passage is _.A. Noisy Life B. Background Noise C. Disturbed Concentration D. Changeable Noise62. “Background music” in the passage means _.A. music played in the concert B. a kind of noise coming i
142、nto your earsC. music helps people to concentrate D. music played while people are working63. Some people may have their hearing hurt _.A. while they are in completely silenceB. while they are dancing violentlyC. while they are listening to pop musicD. while they are listening to soft music64. Scien
143、tists have discovered that what prevents people from concentrating is _.A. any kind of noise B. great changes in level of noiseC. background noise D. various background music65. What may even let people concentrate?A. Changeable noise. B. Fairly stable noise. C. Loud noise. D. Some discos.答案：61-65 A
144、DCBBCThe host poured the tea into the cup and placed it on the small table in front of his guests, who were a father and daughter, and put the lid on the cup with a clink. Apparently thinking of something, he hurried into the inner room, leaving the thermos on the table. His two guests heard a chest
145、 of drawers opening and a rustling. They remained sitting in the parlor, the ten-year-old daughter looking at the flowers outside the window, the father just about to take his cup, when the crash came, right there in the parlor. Something was hopelessly broken. It was the thermos, which had fallen t
146、o the floor. The girl looked over her shoulder abruptly, startled, staring. It was mysterious. Neither of them had touched it, not even a little bit. True, it hadnt stood steadily when their host placed it on the table, but it hadnt fallen then. The crash of the thermos caused the host, with a box o
147、f sugar cubes in his hand, to rush back from the inner room. He gawked at the steaming floor and blurted out, “It doesnt matter! It doesnt matter!” The father started to say something. Then he muttered, “Sorry, I touched it and it fell.” “It doesnt matter,” the host said.Later, when they left the ho
148、use, the daughter said, “Daddy, did you touch it?” “No. But it stood so close to me.” “But you didnt touch it. I saw your reflection in the windowpane. You were sitting perfectly still.”The father laughed. “What then would you give as the cause of its fall?”The thermos fell by itself. The floor is u
149、neven. It wasnt steady when Mr. Li put it there. Daddy, why did you say that you ?”“That wont do,” girl. It sounds more acceptable when I say I knocked it down. There are things which people accept less, the more you defend them. The truer the story you tell, the less true it sounds.”The daughter wa
150、s lost in silence for a while. Then she said, “Can you explain it only this way?”“Only this way,” her father said.66. The underlined words “ blurted out” in Paragraph 4 means “ _”. A. said quietly B. said mysteriously C. said quickly D. said patiently67. The location of the thermos before it fell wa
151、s _.A. on the floor of the inner room B. on the windowpaneC. on a small table in the parlor D. behind the father and daughter68. It can be inferred from the story that the father _.A. didnt know Mr. Li very well B. didnt think Mr. Li would believe the truthC. was sorry that he told the truth D. was
152、a stubborn man69. You can infer from the story that the daughter_.A. thought her father should tell the truth B. knew why the thermos fellC. knocked over the thermos D. understood why her father did so70. The story shows us that _.A. people rarely tell the truthB. if you defend yourself, people will
153、 believe youC. people should take the blame for something that they didnt doD. you cant always make people believe the truth答案：66-70 CCBAD湖南省邵阳市二中10-11学年高二上学期期中考试ATalking on a mobile phone is expensive, so a lot of people send text messages. Text messages are much cheaper than talking on a mobile ph
154、one, and you can make it even cheaper by shortening the words that you use. You can do this by taking out “unimportant” letters in the words and using numbers instead of words (2=to, 3=free, 4=for , 8=ate , h8= hate.etc.) Here is an example: Im 3 nw, why nt gv me a cll? (Im free now, why not give me
155、 a call?)Mobile phone users have developed a series of symbols to show how they feel. They are called emoticons（情感符号）. To read an emoticon , you have to look at it sideways. For example, if you say something in a text message which is a joke, you can follow it with a smiling face. Like this: Why did
156、t u cll me ? Im so sad. :-)Here are some others. Can you think of these text messages where you could use them? :-( sad :- really sad |-| asleep :-V shouting 8-| surprised 56The underlined word “sideways” means in this passage . A从侧面地B从外面地C斜眼地D颠倒地57What do you think of this text message “Whr hv U bn
157、 ? Im wtng 4 U means ?A. Where have you been ? Im waiting for you .B. Where have you been ? Im looking for you .C. What are you doing ? Im waiting for you .D. What are you dong ? Im looking for you .58Which one means “laughing” in the text messages ?A. :-( B. :-) C. :-BIE B. BIEB C. EBBI D. BIBE59.
158、If you want to write to someone in Edinburgh that lies in Scotland, you should write the address as _. A. Edinburgh, England, Scotland B. Edinburgh, Scotland, Great BritainC. Scotland, Edinburgh, England D. Great Britain, Scotland, Edinburgh答案：56-59 ABDBBThirty- two people watched Kitty Genovese bei
159、ng killed right below their windows. She was their neighbor. Yet none of the 32 helped her. Not one even called the police. Was this in gunman cruelty? Was it lack of feeling about ones fellowman?“Not so,”say scientists John Barley and Bib Fatane. These men went beyond the headlines to research into
160、 the reasons why people didnt act. They found that a person has to go through two steps before he can help. First he has to notice that is an emergency（紧急情况）. Suppose you see a middle-aged man fall to the side - walk. Is he having a heart attack? Is he in a coma（昏迷） from a headache? Or is he about t
161、o sleep off a drunk? Is the smoke coming into the room from a leak（漏洞）in the air conditioning? Is it “steam pipes”? Or is it really smoke from a fire? Its not always easy to tell if you are faced with a real emergency. Second, and more important, the person faced with an emergency must feel personal
162、ly responsible（负责任的）. He must feel that he must help, or the person wont get the help he needs.The researchers found that a lot depends on how many people are around. They had college students in to be “tested.” Some came alone. Some came with one or two others. And some came in large groups. The re
163、searchers started them off on the “tests.” Then they went into the next room. A curtain divided the “testing room” and the room into which they went. Soon the students heard a scream, the noise of bookshelves falling and a cry for help. All of this had been prerecorded on a tape recorder.Eight out o
164、f ten of the students taking the test alone acted to help. Of the students in pairs, only two out of ten helped. Of the students in groups, none helped.In other words, in a group, Americans often fail to act. They feel that others will act. They, themselves, neednt. They do not feel any direct respo
165、nsibility. Are people bothered by situations where people are in trouble? Yes. Scientists found that the people were shocked, they sweated, and they had trembling hands. They felt the other persons trouble. But they did not act. They were in a group. Their actions were shaped by the actions of those
166、 they were with.60. The purpose of this passage is _. A. to explain why people fail to act in emergencies B. to explain when people will act in emergencies C. to explain what people will do in emergencies D. to explain how people feel in emergencies61. Which of the following is NOT true?A. When a pe
167、rson tries to help others, he must be clear that there is a real emergency.B. When a person tries to help others, he should know whether they are worth his help.C. A person must take the full responsibility for the safety of those in emergencies if he wants to help.D. A person with a heart attack ne
168、eds the most.62. The main reason why people fail to act when they stay together is that _. A. they are afraid of emergencies B. they are not willing to get themselves involved C. others will act if they themselves hesitateD. they do not have any direct responsibility for those who need help63. The a
169、uthor suggests that _.A. we shouldnt blame a person if he fails to act in emergenciesB. a person must feel guilty if he fails to helpC. people should be responsible for themselves in emergenciesD. when you are in trouble, people will help you anyway答案：60-63 BCDACBabies are born yogis. Once we were a
170、ll able to pull our toes up by our ears and laugh about it. Then we aged, got injured, and began carrying stress in our shoulders and back. In short, we lost our balance.Yoga（瑜伽）is an ancient practice that helps create a sense of union in body, mind, and spirit. It brings us balance. I was seriously
171、 out of balance when I started practicing yoga in 1999. I had plantar fascitis(足底筋膜炎) in both feet, and my doctor had warned me against all the things I loved to do: walking, hiking, and playing tennis. I was desperate for exercise. Yoga became my salvation(拯救) and even enhanced my other fitness act
172、ivities. I practice yoga at least twice a week, but I consider yoga to be part of my daily life because after a while you no longer just practice yogayou love it.Yoga becomes part of your physical life. Your body grows stronger, more toned, and more flexible as you move from one pose to the other. I
173、 spent a week in Mexico at a yoga retreat(静修), and it was the first vacation on which I lost weight. “Rather than building muscle, yoga builds muscle tone,” says Shakta Kaur Khalsa, author of the K.I.S.S. Guide to Yoga. “Because yoga helps maintain a balanced metabolism (新陈代谢), it also helps to regu
174、late weight. Additionally, yoga stretches muscles lengthwise, causing fat to be removed around the cells.” I do yoga poses throughout the day. After hours at my computer, I stretch my stiff shoulders and arms. When I need a boost of energy, I do energizing poses. When I am feeling exhausted at the e
175、nd of the day, I do restorative poses. Yoga becomes part of your mental life. Yoga teaches you to focus on breathing while you hold the poses. This attention to breath is calming; it dissolves stress and anxiety. I use yogic breathing on the tennis courts, in the dentists chair, and in traffic jams.
176、 You should always leave a yoga practice feeling energized, not tired. If you feel tired after yoga, it means you spent the time “fighting” yourself, trying to force yourself into poses. In yoga, you “surrender” to the pose by letting go of the tension.Yoga becomes part of your spiritual life. Yoga
177、is practiced by people from all religions; it is not restricted to any religious group. Yoga teaches “right” living in how we deal with ourselves and others. As I work on a difficult pose, I learn patience, forgiveness, and the value of gentleness. Yoga advocates proper eating, but you dont have to
178、be a vegetarian to practice yoga.64.What would be the best title for this passage?A. Whats Yoga? B. How I Do Yoga Poses C. The Benefits of Yoga D. The Varieties of Yoga65. According to the third paragraph, yoga can help people _.A. grow tallerB. lose weight C. become flexible in thinkingD. make more
179、 friends66. People feel tired after yoga because _. A. they consume energy in practicing yoga B. they respond well to yoga posesC. they spend too much time on yoga D. they force themselves into yoga poses67.If this passage continues, what will the writer most probably write about in the next paragra
180、ph? A. Yoga as a means to keep fit. B. Different yoga poses.C. Popularity of yoga all over the world. D. Encouraging people to do yoga.答案：64-67 CBDDDThe American humorist，Will Rogers，used to say，“All I know is what I read in the newspapers”This was an exaggeration for humorous purposes，but it is tru
181、e that newspapers are an important source of informationMany people begin their day by reading the paperIn this way they learn what is going on in the worldSometimes，however，they dont have time to read the news carefully and must be satisfied with a quick look at the front page；at other times they m
182、ay be in such a hurry that they have time only to glance at the headlinesThere are newspapers to satisfy every readerIn the big cities there are many types of papers，with several different editions every dayIn small towns there are fewer newspapers and perhaps only one edition each dayIn some areas
183、the paper is printed weekly. Most newspapers have several sections，especially on Sundays when the edition is larger than usualThere are，in addition to the front page with the most important news，the sports section，the society page，the comics，the amusement section，a business page，and the editorials.
184、Another type of publication which helps keep the population informed is the magazine. Some magazines are published weekly，others are put out monthlyThere are news magazines，literary magazines，and magazines for such special interests as photography，sports，art，and music，Some are primarily for men，othe
185、rs for women，and there is a selection of childrens magazines，too. In the United States, there are publications for every taste and interest.68. The best title for this passage is_.A. Newspaper Should Be Reed Every DayB. Different Newspapers Should Be Provided to Satisfy Their ReadersC. Many Types of
186、 Newspapers Must Be Published in Big CitiesD. Newspapers and Magazines69. When Will Roger said that all he knew was what he read in the newspapers，his real purpose was_.A. to tell you that the real source of his knowledge was from the newspaperB. to show that newspapers helped to get him well inform
187、edC. to show that he was very learned through reading newspapersD. tell you that he was interested in reading newspapers70. Which sentence is the main idea of the 4th paragraph？A. Sentence One B. Sentence Two C. Sentence Four D. Sentence Six答案：68-70 DBA EYou are watching a film in which two men are
188、having a fight. They hit one another hard. At the start they only fight with their fists. But soon they begin hitting one another over the heads with chairs. And so it goes on until one of the men crashes (撞击) through a window and falls thirty feet to the ground below. He is dead！Of course he isnt r
189、eally dead. With any luck he isnt even hurt. Why? Because the men who fall out of high windows or jump from fast moving trains, who crash cars of even catch fire, are professionals. They do this for a living. These men are called stuntmen. That is to say, they perform tricks. There are two sides to
190、their work. They actually do most of the things you see on the screen. For example, they fall from a high building. However, they do not fall on to hard ground but on to empty cardboard boxes covered with a mattress (床垫). Again, when they hit one another with chairs, the chairs are made of soft wood
191、 and when they crash through windows, the glass is made of sugar! But although their work depends on trick of this sort, it also requires a high degree of skill and training. Often a stuntman s success depends on careful timing. For example, when he is blown up in a battle scene, he has to jump out
192、of the way of the explosion just at the right moment. Naturally stuntmen are well paid for their work, but they lead dangerous lives. They often get seriously injured, and sometimes killed. A Norwegian stuntman, for example, skied over the edge of a cliff (悬崖) a thousand feet high. His parachute (降落
193、伞) failed to open, and he was killed. In spite of all the risks, this is no longer a profession for men only. Men no longer dress up as women when actresses have to perform some dangerous action. For nowadays there are stuntgirls too！ 71. Stuntmen are those who _. A. often dress up as actors B. pref
194、er to lead dangerous livesC. often perform seemingly dangerous actions D. often fight each other for their lives 72. Stuntmen earn their living by _. A. playing their dirty tricks B. selling their special skills C. jumping out of high windows D. jumping from fast moving trains 73. When a stuntman fa
195、lls from a high building, _. A. he needs little protection B. he will be covered with a mattress C. his life is endangered D. his safety is generally all right 74. Which of the following is the main factor (因素) of a successful performance? A. Strength. B. Exactness. C. Speed. D. Carefulness. 75. Wha
196、t can be inferred from the author s example of the Norwegian stuntman? A. Sometimes an accident can occur to a stuntman. B. The percentage of serious accidents is high. C. Parachutes must be of good quality. D. The cliff is too high. 答案：71-75 CBDBA辽宁省大连市第二十三中10-11学年高二上学期期中考试AThe idea of rain making
197、is almost as old as man, but it was not until 1946 that man succeeded in making rain. In ancient (古代的) times, rainmakers claimed (声称) to be able to bring rain by many methods: dancing, singing, killing various kinds of living creatures (including humans), and blowing a stream of water into the air f
198、rom a kind of pipe.More recently, some rainmakers claimed to make rain by shooting guns, causing explosions, or burning chemicals, the smoke of which was supposed to cause rain to fall. These rainmakers asked for as much as 1,000 dollars to make an inch of rain. One was so effective that he was almo
199、st hanged. He was believed to have caused a twenty-inch rain in southern California that flooded that land, killed several people, and did millions of dollarsworth of damage. Before 1946, rainmakers were either liars or honest people who happened to have good luck. Scientific rain making was started
200、 in that year by Vincent J. Schaefer, a scientist at the laboratories of the General Electric Company in New York State. His success was the result of a lucky accident that changed years of failure into victory.56. One rainmaker was almost hanged because _.A. he did not make rain at all. B. he asked
201、 for too much money.C. people thought he caused too much rain. D. he killed several people57. Which of the following methods can make rain?A. Killing pigs and sheep. B. Blowing a stream of water into the air from a kind of pipe.C. Shooting guns or causing explosions. D. None of the above is right.58
202、. Who was the first rainmaker succeeding in making rain?A. The one who caused a twenty-inch rain in southern California.B. Before 1946, a rainmaker who happened to have good luck.C. Vincent J. Schaefer, in 1946.D. The passage doesnt tell us his or her name.答案：56-58 CDC BMany years ago my student ask
203、ed me the question, “Mrs. Kindred, why do you teach?” Without taking time to reflect, I answered, “Because someday I do night and day something that might make a difference in someones life.” Even though I was sincere, that wasnt a very good answer and my student didnt let it slide.“Let me get this
204、clear,” he said, “You went to college for four years so you could come here every day because you have the hope that someday you might say something that will influence someone?” He shook his head as if I were crazy and walked away looking confused. Im one of those people who look back and wish they
205、 had said something smart or witty(风趣的).Even though that particular student might no longer wonder why I teach, there are days when I wonder. On those days, I remind myself of the real reasons I teach:Its in my blood. My mother was my most influential teacher, and she was a 6th grade reading teacher
206、 until her death in 1990. She instilled(灌输) in me a love of reading and the knowledge that education opens doors.Teaching is a way to make a difference. If you throw a stone in a pond the small waves go on and on until they reach the shore. You cant have waves without a “stone.” Good teachers throw
207、stones that make a positive difference, and thats what I try to do.I genuinely love teenagers.I want to share with others what I know and what I have learned through the years. Life is full of ups and downs, and I can help students avoid some potholes(坑) on the road of life, I want to do so. If they
208、ll allow me to celebrate their victories with them, I want to do too.Teaching isnt for everyone, but I know I made the right career choice.59. Why did the student continue to ask the question about the writers being a teacher?A. Because he thought her answer was unbelievable. B. Because the writer w
209、as not honest.C. Because the student was naughty. D. Because the answer was difficult to understand.60.According to the passage, which of the following is Not true?A. The writers mother has the greatest influence on her. B. The writers answer made the student confused.C. In the writers opinion, some
210、 people in the world are unfit to teach.D. The writer annoyed the student who asked the question.61.We can infer from the text that_.A. the writer was also a good teacher in school B. the writer often plays with her students beside a pondC .the writer devotes herself to teaching and her studentsD. t
211、he writer often accompanies the students on their way home62.Whats the main idea of the text?A. A students silly question B. A good teacher who likes studentsC.A confused student D. The reason why I teach答案：59-62 ADCD CEarthquakes are something that people fear. There are some places that have few o
212、r no earthquakes. Most places in the world, however, have them regularly. Countries that have a lot of earthquakes are usually quite mountainous.The most talked-about earthquake in the United States was in San Francisco in 1906. Over 700 people died in it. The strongest one in North America was in 1
213、964. It happened in Alaska.Strong earthquakes are not always the ones that kill the most people. In 1755, one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded was felt in Portugal. Around 2,000 people died.In 1923, a very strong earthquake hit the Tokyo, Yokohama area of Japan. A hundred and forty thousan
214、d people died. Most of them died in fires which followed the earthquake.One of the worst earthquakes ever was in China in 1976. It killed a large number of people. The worst earthquake ever reported was also in China, in which 400,000 people were killed or injured. This earthqake happened in 1556.Ea
215、rthquakes worry people a lot. The reason is that we often do not know when they are coming. People cannot prepare it.63.Earthqakes happen_. A. in all the places in the world B. only in the countries that have a lot of mountainsC. regularly in most places in the world D. only in a few places along th
216、e coast64.When and where was the worst earthquake ever reported ?A. 1964; Alaska B. 1556; China C.1923; Japan D. 1976; China65. According to the passage, which of the following is Not true?A. The stronger the earthquake is , the more people are killed.B. Earthquakes often come unexpectedly.C. Earthq
217、uakes may cause fires.D. People still dont know how to tell when an earthquake will come.66.What may be talked about in the paragraph that follows the last paragraph?A. How do earthquakes worry people? B. What will people do to prepare for earthquakes?C. How can we save people when earthquakes happe
218、n? D. How do earthquakes happen?答案：63-66CBAB D I once had an unforgettable experience that has influenced and directed the way I think and act now. When I was about seven years old, my grandfather took me to a fish pond on a farm and told me to throw a stone into the water. He told me to watch the c
219、ircles created by the stone. Then he asked me to think of myself as that stone. “You may create lots of circles in your life, but the waves that come from those circles will disturb the peace of all your fellow people,” he said thoughtfully. “Remember that your circle may touch many other circles, m
220、eaning that your thoughts or actions may disturb others lives. You are responsible for what you put in your circle. You will need to live in a way that allows the good or peace that comes from your circle to be sent to others. At the same time, the anger or jealousy(嫉妒) coming from your circle also
221、spread to other circles. You are responsible for both.” That was the first time I had realized that each persons inner peace or discord(不和谐) can flow out into the world. If we are filled with inner conflict(冲突), doubt or anger, we cannot create world peace. We spread the feelings and thoughts that w
222、e hold inside, whether we speak them or not. Whatever circles are inside us, they are spreading into the world, creating beauty or discord with all other circles of life.67.The authors grandfather took him/her to the fish pond to_. A. go fishing together B. teach him/her a meaningful truth of life C
223、. play a fun game with the author D. correct his/her wrong doings68.What does the author want to say by telling us his unforgettable experience? A. We cannot control our feelings that disturb others B. We shouldnt keep in touch with other people. C. What we think and do can influence others lives. D
224、. Its difficult to keep a good relationship with other people.69.The author would probably agree that we should_. A. send our anger to other people B. share our happiness with other people C. complain about the misfortune in our lives D. hide our feelings and never express them to others70.What is t
225、he purpose of writing this passage? A. To teach the young people how to hold their feelings and thoughts. B. To indicate the importance of an unforgettable experience. C. To recall the experience of fishing. D. To tell people to create beauty and harmony.答案：67-70 BCBD辽宁省抚顺县高中10-11学年高二上学期期中考试ACharles
226、 Dickens (1812-1870), the great nineteenth century English novelist, was born near Portsmouth. His father ran heavily into debt and when he was twelve, he had to go and work in a factory for making boot polish. The only formal education he received was a two-year schooling at a school for poor child
227、ren. In fact, he had to teach himself all he knew. He worked for a time as junior clerk in a lawyers office. After that, he worked as a reporter in the law courts, and later in parliament, for London newspapers. His career as a writer of fiction began in 1833 with short stories and essays in periodi
228、cals, and in 1837 his comic novel The Pickwick Papers made him the most popular author at his time in England.He was a great observer of people and their places because he was attracted by life and conditions in mid-nineteenth century London. He wrote 19 novels all his life and in many of them, Dick
229、ens gave a realistic picture of all classes of England society, showing deep sympathy for the poor and unfortunate, exposing the injustice and inhumanity of the bourgeoisie (资产阶级).Many of his novels like Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Nicholas Nickleby, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and
230、 so on drew attention to the unsatisfactory social conditions that existed in England over a hundred years ago.Dickens criticized capitalist (资本主义) society from the point of view of bourgeois humanism. He wished to see improvement in the living conditions of the poor, but failed to find any effectiv
231、e means to achieve that end.36. Dickens only received a little formal education because _. A. he wanted to teach himselfB. he wanted to work and made a lot of money C. he was too poor to afford any more formal educationD. he wanted some working experiences to be a novelist37. According to Dickens, t
232、he society at his time in England was _. A. just B. poor C. comfortable D. unsatisfying38. Which of the following novel made Dickens the most popular writer at his time in England?A. Oliver Twist B. The Pickwick Papers C. A Tale of Two Cities D. Great Expectations39. According to the passage, which
233、of the following about Dickens is TRUE?A. He didnt go to school at all. B. He only wrote about poor people and showed deep sympathy for them.C. He began to write fictions when he was 21years old.D. He found some effective ways to improve the living conditions of the poor.答案：36-39 CDBC BMobile phone
234、has become a problem for middle school students. Some middle schools in Australia have banned (禁止) students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.Mobile phones used among children have become a problem for school this year. Several children have got mobile phones as Christmas gifts, and mo
235、re students will want them.Mary Blue, an official, said mobile phone is a distraction (分心的事) to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.She said some
236、schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldnt get in touch with their children.Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason why the students should not have mobile phones at school: they were easy to lose
237、 and were a distraction from study.Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phone, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.40. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students carrying mobile phones _.A.
238、 because they are students B. when they are freeC. when they are at school D. because they are children41. We know from the passage that some children get mobile phones from _.A. the makers and sellers B. the passers by and strangersC. their parents and friends D. some mobile phone users42. What doe
239、s the underlined word “cheat” mean in the passage?A. 聊天B. 核对C. 查询 D. 作弊43. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldnt _ during the school hours.A. use their mobile phonesB. leave their mobile phones at school officeC. help the teacher with their workD. get in touch with their children答案：40-43 CC
240、DDCDear Mr. Thunders,We would like to introduce ourselves. Our company was organized only two years ago, but we are one of the largest boat companies in California. As you know, your son bought a boat from us recently, and I think you know how pleased he is with our product. Also, John Webb, one of
241、your sons friends, has bought a boat from us and, we understand, is very happy with his boat. We are always happy to know that our customers are satisfied. We are writing to you now because, as you know, your son has decided to buy a larger boat, and we need your signature on the loan(贷款) papers. Th
242、e loan application has already been signed by Danny. As you will see, there is one form to fill out, and there are three contracts to sign. Dannys 26-foot boat was returned to our San Pedro Dock yesterday, and we are pleased to say that the new 36-foot Challenger will be delivered(送达) two weeks from
243、 today. It is being inspected by our manager right now. The auto-pilot(自动领航仪) has already been installed by our mechanic. It looks as though everything will be ready in time for delivery. All we need are the signed contracts from you.Thank you. Sincerely yours,Tony Valention44. This is a letter Mr.
244、Thunders received from _.A. Tony Valention in EnglandB. a boat company in CaliforniaC. Danny, a salesman in CaliforniaD. a bank manager in California45. The underlined word “installed” means “_”.A. fixedB. checkedC. boughtD. removed46. From the letter we can see that the boat company _.A. is a world
245、-famous oneB. is developing slowly C.doesnt has a long history D. has to advise customers to buy its boats47. Danny wants to change the 26-foot boat for a new 36-foot Challenger because _.A. the former one is broken downB. the new one has modern equipmentC. the former one doesnt work wellD. the new
246、one is a little larger答案：44-47 BACDDWhen many people are worried that there are no more heroes in the modern era，two university students who lost their lives to rescue drowning children have shown that heroes still existAccording to the Inner Mongolia Morning Post，the tragedy（悲剧） occurred on the aft
247、ernoon of December 14,2002 when three school students skating on a frozen lake in Qingcheng Park in Hohhot fell through the ice into the freezing waterMore than 20 university students who happened to be near the spot immediately went to the rescue of the childrenTwo children were quickly rescued，but
248、 the third diedThe childs body was not found for three hoursTwo of the rescuers，Liu Ye and Hao Longbiao，also died of cold and exhaustionThe body of Hao who took the lead in jumping into the lake was not found until the next dayA student who was unwilling to tell his name said he and his classmates f
249、rom the local college were taking photos at the lakeWhen they heard the childrens cries for help，they went to the ice hole hand in hand to rescue the childrenBut the ice kept breaking，causing most of them to fall into the icy waterLocal residents held mourning ceremonies（祭奠仪式）at the lakeEight of the
250、 students were seriously affected by the freezing water and were being kept in hospital for further observation，but their lives were no longer in danger48When the three students fell into water，the university students were _Askating on the ice Btaking photos at the lakeChaving a picnic Dwalking alon
251、g the lake49Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？AThree students died on the same day in allBHao Longbiaos body was found on December 14,2002CThe university students didnt think it dangerous to save the drowning children in the lakeDLocal residents were not brave in face of danger
252、50It can be inferred that _Apeople think little of the two university students deathBthe ice on the lake wasnt strong enough to skate onCsome students regretted for what they had doneDheroes dont agree with the steps of modern times答案：48-50 BAB山东省苍山县10-11学年高二上学期期中测试AWomen have been making scientific
253、 discoveries since ancient times. Twelve women have won the Nobel Prize for science, one of the highest honors in the world. Some women scientists never married, some worked with their husbands, and others raised large families. It has been difficult for women to be successful scientists.In the earl
254、y 1800s in England, Mary Anning became one of the first women recognized for her discoveries about the ancient history of the earth. Mary and her father collected fossils (化石) in their village on the south coast of Great Britain. Fossils are parts of plants or animals that have been saved in rocks f
255、or millions of years. When she was only twelve years old, Mary became the first person to find the almost complete skeletons(骨架) of several animals that no longer existed on earth. She didnt become famous for her discoveries at that time because she often sold her fossils to get money to support her
256、 family. In 1891, a young Polish woman named Marie Sklodowska traveled to Paris to study physics. She did so because she could not get a college education in Poland. She began working in the laboratory of a man named Pierre Curie. Marie and Pierre Curie got married and made many discoveries together
257、. They received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903 along with another scientist. Marie Curie became the first person to be awarded a second Nobel Prize in 1911, this time for Chemistry. Marie Curie was one of the few women at the time who became famous as a scientist.56. The author believes that wo
258、men scientists _. A. have more opportunities to become successful B. can not get the highest honors in the worldC. go through difficulties to be successful D. had better pay more attention to their families57. Mary Anning was one of the first women to _. A. win the Nobel Prize for Science after gett
259、ing married B. make achievements in the study of ancient EarthC. research animals and their bones D. study the mystery of all kinds of plants58. Mary Anning failed to be famous for her discoveries of fossils when she was 12 because _. A. nobody recognized them B. they werent worth studyingC. she did
260、nt want to be known to anyoneD. she sold them for money59. What can we learn about Mary Sklodowska? A. She studied physics in Poland and got a college education.B. She received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903 on her own.C. She only got one Nobel Prize during her lifetime.D. She made many discove
261、ries after she got married.60. Whats the passage mainly about? A. Ancient discoveries.B. Women scientists. C. Successful marriages.D. Different prizes.答案：56-60 CBDDB BRecently, an Internet game has become a new fashion among young office workers and students. People can “farm” on a piece of “land” a
262、nd “grow”, “sell” or even “steal” “vegetables”, “flowers” and “fruits” on the Net. They earn some e-money and buy more “seeds”, “pets” and even “houses”. Joyce interviewed some young people. Here are their opinions. Harold: I dont quite understand why they are so mad about the childish game. Maybe t
263、hey are just not confident enough to face the real world. Allan: I enjoy putting some “bugs” (小虫子) in my friends gardens and weve become closer because of the game. Having fun together is the most exciting thing about it. Laura: You know, people in the city are longing for the life in the countrysid
264、e. It reduces my work pressure in the office; besides, it gives me the exciting feeling of being a “thief”. Ivy: Well, its just a waste of time. Teenagers playing the game spend so many hours on it that they cannot pay more attention to their study.61. By playing the game, people can _. A. make a lo
265、t of money B. make many friends C. have great fun D. better their life62. The people “steal” someone elses “vegetables” to _. A. live a more comfortable life B. show their confidence in the reality C. earn e- money to develop their own farm D. enjoy the feelings of being children63. Among the people
266、 interviewed, _ doesnt like the game at all. A. Laura B. Harold C. Joyce D. Allan64. What can you learn about Laura from the passage?A. She is a college student. B. She lives in a village. C. She is an office worker. D. She wants to be a thief.65. What is Ivys opinion about the game? A. It is not go
267、od for students to play. B. Teenagers can have fun together. C. Teenagers can relax themselves. D. Students will learn to face the world.答案：61-65 CCBCA CThe largest-ever chariot pit (战车坑) of relics with carts and horse bones has been discovered in Henan Province. It may lead to the uncovering of cha
268、riot pit groups that could be a key to understanding Chinese civilizations that existed more than 2,000 years ago. Experts said the relics are dated more than 300 years earlier than the famous warriors (武士) in Shaanxi Province. What excited the experts were two other projects that located two huge p
269、its with similar features.“It is absolutely a miracle. These relics indicate that there could be a tomb group in this area, which is likely to be important for Chinas archaeological (考古学的) studies,” said Ma Juncai, a leading relic researcher in the province. In ancient China, carts, sheep, spoons an
270、d so on were buried to ensure that dead people had a happy afterlife. The number and quality of the sacrifices indicated the social status of the dead. The custom was carried into the Qin Dynasty. Emperor Qinshihuangs tomb, located near Xian, the capital of Shanxi Province, is accompanied by thousan
271、ds of wood or clay figures of warriors and horses. The tomb is probably the most well-known. The discovered pit measures 10.4 meters long, 8.4 meters wide and 5 meters deep. It holds 20 carts in different sizes. The smallest one is 1.05 meters long and 1.3 meters wide. Experts think that 40 horses a
272、re likely to be found as well. Careful plans need to be made to deal with the demanding uncovering. “The clay is very weak and a small misstep can destroy the whole project. Thats why we need to take every step very carefully to protect these cherished cultural relics,” Ma said. 66. Whats the passag
273、e mainly about? A. The dead peoples sacrifices in ancient China. B. Chinas archaeological studies. C. The discovery of a large chariot pit in Henan. D. The history of Chinese civilizations.67. According to Ma Juncai, the uncovering of the three pits is a miracle because _. A. it shows there may be a
274、 tomb group there B. its helpful in discovering Emperor Qinshihuangs tomb C. the relics are dated such a long time ago D. the relics are more than 300 years older than the ones in Shanxi68. It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that _. A. all dead people had sacrifices in ancient China B. the discover
275、ed pit is the most well-known in the world C. the discovered pit dates back to the Qin Dynasty D. Emperor Qinshihuang wanted to maintain his power after death69. Careful plans for the uncovering are needed because _. A. another 40 horses are likely to be found as well B. the whole uncovering could b
276、e destroyed easily C. experts are too busy to spare time for it D. the government hasnt agreed to it70. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. The discovery has drawn the leading experts attention. B. A lot of cultural relics have been discovered in Henan. C. 40 horse
277、s have been discovered together with the chariot pit. D. The discovered carts in the chariot pit are similar in size.答案：66-70 CADBA山东省德州市夏津县第一中学10-11学年高二上学期期中试题ADuring his life Dr James Naismith worked as a doctor, taught PE and wrote several booksWhile he never thought it very important, Dr Naismit
278、h is today best known for one thingHe was the inventor of basketballDr James Naismith was born in Canada in 1861 and his first job was at a special sports school in the USAOne day the school headmaster told James he was having a problem with the studentsBecause of heavy snow, the students could not
279、go outsideHe told James that they needed a sport the boys could play indoors and gave the teacher two weeks to think of somethingIt was on the very last day that James came up with his ideaThe “birth of basketball” is said to be on December 21, 1891, when two teams from the school played the first g
280、ameIt was quite different from the basketball games of todayIt had 9 players on each team and footballs were used instead of basketballsSoon after, the game changed to 5 players on each side, using special “basketballs” through netsAlthough Dr Naismith did not live to see basketball become the world
281、wide game it is today, in 1936, just three years before his death, basketball became an Olympic sport at the games in Berlin56Which of the following things did Dr James Naismith NOT do?ATeach PE in school BWrite some booksCWork at hospital DTake part in the Olympic Games57In which season did Dr Nais
282、mith invent basketball?ASummer BWinter CSpring DAutumn58Why is December 21 thought to be the birthday of basketball?AIt was on this day that Dr Naismith came up with his idea for basketballBIt was the day on which Dr Naismith was bornCIt was the day on which Dr Naismith was asked by his boss to inve
283、nt a new gameDIt was on this day that the first game of basketball was played59At the time of Dr Naismiths death, which of the following was true?ABasketball was already a worldwide gameBBasketball was played with 9 players on each sideCBasketball was an Olympic sportDBasketball was still played usi
284、ng footballs60What would be the best title for this story?AHistory of Basketball BHow Basketball Has ChangedCFather of Basketball DHappy Birthday, Basketball答案：5660 DBDCC BIt was Mothers Day. John was so busy with his work that he couldnt go back home. When he passed by a flower shop in the evening,
285、 an idea came to his mind, “Ill send Mum some roses.”While John was picking his flowers, a young man went inside. “How many roses can I get for only five dollars, madam?” He asked. The assistant was trying to tell him roses were as expensive as forty dollars a dozen(一打). Maybe he would be happy with
286、 carnations(康乃馨).“No, I have to have red roses,” he said. “My mum was badly ill last year and I didnt get to spend much time with her. Now I want to get something special, it has to be roses, as rose is her favourite.”After hearing it, John said he would pay the rest of the money for the young man.
287、Moved by both of them, the assistant said, “Well, lovely young men, thirty dollars a dozen, only for you.” Taking the roses, the young man almost jumped into the air and ran out of the shop. It was well worth twentyfive dollars that John paid to see the exciting moment. Then John paid for his dozen
288、of roses and told the assistant to send them to his mother.As he walked out, he felt nice. Suddenly he saw the young man crossing the street and going into a park. But soon John realized it was not a park but a cemetery(墓地). Crying, the young man carefully put down the roses, “Mum, oh, Mum, why didn
289、t I tell you how much I loved you? God, please help me find my mum and tell her I love her.”Seeing this, John turned and quickly walked to the shop. He would take the flowers home himself.61. The assistant tried to ask the young man to buy carnations instead of roses because_.A. carnations were nice
290、r than roses B. roses were saved for JohnC. roses were more expensive than carnations D. carnations were special flowers for Mothers Day62. John spent _ altogether(总共) in the flower shop that day.A. $5B. $25C. $30D. $5563. The young man cried at the cemetery because he _.A. had spent all his money o
291、n the roses B. wasnt able to tell his mother he loved her himselfC. felt sorry to ask John to pay for his flowers D. hadnt got enough money for his sick mother64. At last John changed his mind and went home because he wanted to _.A. tell his mother he loved her himself B. ask his mother for more mon
292、eyC. tell his mother the young mans story D. ask his mother if she liked roses65. The writer writes the passage in order to tell us _.A. Buy roses for your mother when she is ill B. Let your mother know how much you love herC. Work hard to get more money for your mother D. Send your mother flowers o
293、n Mothers Day答案：6165 CDBAB CSydneyMobile phone has become a problem for middle schools. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones during school hours.Mobile phone use among children has become a problem for the school this year. Several children have got mobil
294、e phones as Christmas gifts, and more students want them.Mary Bluest, an official, said mobile phone use is a distraction (分心) to students during school hours and it also gives teachers so much trouble in their classrooms. Teachers were also saying that sometimes students might use phone messages to
295、 cheat during exams.She said some schools had tried to ban mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldnt get in touch with their children.Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school offic
296、es. They also said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school: they were easy to lose and were a distraction from studies.Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students kn
297、ow when they can use their mobile phones.66. Some middle schools in Australia have banned students from carrying mobile phones _. A. because they are students B. when they are free C. because they are young D. when they are at school 67. We know from the passage that some children get mobile phones
298、from _. A. the makers and sellers B. some other strangers C. their parents and friends D. some mobile phone users68. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldnt _ during school hours. A. use their mobile phones B. leave their mobile phones C. help the teachers with their work D. get in touch with
299、 their children69. The underlined word “they” in the fifth paragraph refers to _. A. many teachers B. some messages C. mobile phones D. some students70. The topic mainly talked about in the text is _. A. why the students should not use mobile phones in some Australian schools B. when the students of
300、 some Australian schools can use their mobile phones C. whether the Australian students can have mobile phones at school D. how some parents feel when their children should not carry mobile phones答案：6670 DCDCA DLife is difficultIt is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept itThen l
301、ife is no longer difficultMost do not fully see this truthInstead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easyIt seems to them that difficulties represent（代表）a special kind of suffering especially on them or else on their families, their class, or even their nationWh
302、at makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful oneProblems , depending on their nature(性质,本性), cause us sadness，or loneliness or regret or anger or fearThese are uncomfortable feelings，often as painful as any kind of physical painAnd since life causes an endl
303、ess series of problems，life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joyYet，it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaningProblems are the serious test that tells us success from failureWhen we desire to encourage the growth of human spirit, we encourage the huma
304、n ability to solve problems，just as in school we set problems for our children to solveIt is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learnAs Benjamin Franklin said,“Those things that hurt , instruct(指导)”It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the
305、pain of problems71From the passage，it can be inferred(暗示) that _.Aeverybody has problemsBwe become stronger by meeting and solving the problems of lifeClife is difficult because our problems bring us painDpeople like to complain about their problems72The writer probably used just one short sentence
306、in the first paragraph to_Asave space Bpersuade readers Cmake readers laugh Dget readers attention73The main idea of Paragraph 3 is that_Amost people feel life is easy Bthe writer feels life is easyCthe writer likes to complain about his problems Dmost people complain about how hard their lives are7
307、4According to the passage, we give school children difficult problems to solve in order to_Aencourage them to learn Bteach them to face the pain of solving the problemChelp them learn to deal with pain Dteach them how to respect the problems75The saying from Benjamin Franklin “Those things that hurtinstruct” suggests that_Awe do not learn from experience Bwe do not learn when we are in pain世纪金榜Cpain teaches us important lessons DPain cannot be avoided答案：7175 BDDAC 世纪金榜
