Learners of English often ask: What are the differences between British and Amer
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Learners of English often ask: What are the differences between British and American English? How important are these differences? Certainly, there are some differences between British and American English. There are a few differences in grammar. For example, speakers of British English say “in hospital” and “Have you got a pen?” while Americans say “in the hospital” and “Do you have a pen?”. Pronunciation is sometimes different. Americans usually sound the “r” in words like “bird “and “hurt”. Some speakers of British English do not sound the “r” in these words. There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary. For example, “colour” and “honour” are British, while “color” and “honor” are American. These differences in grammar, pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary are not important, however. For the most part, British and American English are the same language. 小题1:Are there many differences in grammar between British and American English?A.There are few differences between them. | B.There are many differences between them. | C.There are some differences between them. | D.There are great differences between them. | 小题2:Americans don’t say “Have you got a pen.” do they?A.Yes, they do. | B.Yes, they don’t. | C.No. they don’t. | D.Sorry, they do . | 小题3:Who says “ in hospital ”? Who says “ in the hospital ”?A.Americans say “ in the hospital ” while Englishmen say “ in hospital ”. | B.Americans say “ in hospital ” while Englishmen say “in the hospital ” | C.Both Americans and Englishmen say “ in the hospital ” | D.They are the same . | 小题4:From the article we can know____.A.American English is better than British English. | B.it’s not so difficult for a British English speaker to understand American English. | C.the spelling of “color” is wrong while the spelling of “colour” is right. | D.British English is better than American English. | 小题5:What’s the main idea of the article?A.We should learn both American English and British English. | B.British and American English are two different languages. | C.Speakers of British and Americans speak the same language. | D.We should learn other languages . |
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小题1:C 小题2:C 小题3:A 小题4:B 小题5:C |
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试题分析:这篇短文主要谈到了英国英语和美国英语之间的一点差别,但是归根到底他们还是同一种语言。 小题1:根据第二段Certainly, there are some differences between British and American English.描述,可知选C. 小题2:根据第二段For example, speakers of British English say…… and “Have you got a pen?” while Americans say …… and “Do you have a pen?”.描述,可知选C. 小题3:根据第二段For example, speakers of British English say “in hospital”……” while Americans say “in the hospital” and ……描述,可知选A 小题4:根据短文最后一段描述,可知说英国英语的人理解美国英语并不是太难。故选B。 小题5:这篇短文主要谈到了英国英语和美国英语之间的一点差别,但是归根到底他们还是同一种语言。故选C。 点评:本文浅显易懂,层次分明,学生很容易把握文章中心内容。答题中注意带着问题阅读短文,一般就能顺利找出答题依据。对于不能直接找到根据的问题注意联系上下文,根据短文中心总结出正确答案。 |
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The best day of the week for shoppers is Saturday. In America, women do most of the shopping, while the young also enjoy shopping with their friends. Men don’t enjoy taking time in the store. There are many places to shop. A mall is a group of many shops where you can buy clothes, furniture, and everything of the house. Shopping malls provide parking of the cars which is very important to the shopper. Usually the mall is under one roof, so each people doesn’t get cold or wet from rain, wind, or snow. Mothers can buy clothes for family members. For the children, shoes, socks, dresses, coats, and sweaters are bought in August for the new school year. For the kitchen the mother might buy cooking pots, drinking glasses, and the television set. The bedroom furniture has beds, mirrors and so on. Finally, there are pictures in most rooms. To buy all these things at the mall takes many trips but mothers enjoy this kind of shopping. 小题1:Who often goes shopping for the family members from the passage, we know?A.Mothers | B.Fathers | C.Young people | D.Children | 小题2:In America, women like shopping on.A.Sunday | B.Saturday | C.Monday | D.Friday | 小题3:Men do not enjoy shopping in the store, because.A.it will cost more money | B.takes shorter time | C.it takes a lot of time | D.they will get wet from rain | 小题4:The word “furniture” means.小题5:What is a shopping mall?A.It’s a group of many shops where you can buy everything you need. | B.A department store where you can buy everything you need. | C.A supermarket where you can buy vegetables, fruits and so on. | D.You can park your car there |
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Mr. Black loved his daughter very much. Every day he spent all of his free time 1____ with her. One night, he had much work to do , 2____ couldn’t play with his daughter. In order to keep her 3____he found a map of the world in a magazine and cut it into pieces. When he 4___ , Helen came running to him and was ready to play. Mr. Black said he had 5_____ time to play right now. He told the girl to put the pieces of paper back together to a map of the world, and then they could both play. About half an hour later, Helen came to her father and said,“ Okay,it’s finished. Can we play now?” Mr. Black was surprised, saying, “That’s 6____. Let’s go and see.” And sure enough, there was the picture of the world, all put together, every 7____in its place. Mr. Black said, “That’s surprising! 8_____ did you do that?” Helen said, “It was 9____ .On the back of the page was a picture of a 10_____. When I put the man together, the whole world fell into place.”
小题1: | A.working | B.running | C.playing | D.walking |
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小题3: | A.sleepy | B.warm | C.free | D.busy |
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小题4: | A.left home | B.got home | C.left the office | D.got to the office |
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小题6: | A.right | B.wrong | C.possible | D.impossible |
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小题7: | A.map | B.picture | C.piece | D.page |
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小题9: | A.hard | B.simple | C.difficult | D.different |
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One day, Bob took two of his friends into the mountains. They put up their tents(帐篷)and then rode off to a forest to see how the trees were growing. In the afternoon when they were about ten kilometers from their camp(营地), it started to snow. More and more snow fell. Soon Bob could hardly see his hand before his face. He could not find the road! Bob knew there were two roads. One road went to the camp, and the other went to his house, But all was white now. Everything was the same. How could he take his friends back to the camp? Bob had an idea. The horses! Let the horses take them back! But what would happen if the horses took the road to his house? That would be a trip(行程) of thirty-five kilometers in such cold weather! It was getting late. They rode on and on. At last the horses stopped. Where were they? None of them could tell. John looked around. What was that under the tree? It was one of their tents! 小题1:Bob and his two friends went to the forest .A.to find their way home | B.to build their camp | C.to see the trees | D.to see the mountains in the snow | 小题2:They could hardly find their way back because .A.there was not any road in the mountains | B.everything was covered by snow | C.they couldn"t decide which of the two roads went to their tents | D.there was only one road to their camp | 小题3:It is clear that they wanted the horses to take them to .A.the forests | B.the mountains | C.the camp | D.John"s house | 小题4:The horses stopped because .A.they were tired after running for a long time | B.it was getting late | C.they saw the trees | D.they knew that they had got to the camp | 小题5:The story happened .A.at night when nothing could be seen | B.in a cold camp | C.on a dark evening | D.on a cold winter day |
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Mo, the first Nobel winner in literature born and living in China, said he had trouble with the sudden publicity, which put a lot of pressure on him. "I only hope to return to my writing desk as soon as possible, and I would also like to do well in society anonymously.(无名地)" Mo said. He was bothered by a large number of requests asking him to offer help that took advantage of his fame. " I was upset the first several days after the prize announcement, but then I realized the prize is just like a mirror that reflects various attitudes about my winning, and more, reflects the real me," Mo said. "I still consider myself an ordinary citizen who writes. And presenting quality works is my duty and best way of giving back to society. I"m no superstar," he emphasized(强调) several times. Mo believes Chinese literature has achieved much in the past thirty years, and the driving force behind that is not the prize. Writers" creations should not be driven by awards, or criticism, or readers" expectations. Mo said he misunderstood the standards of the academy"s selection before he visited Stockholm(斯德哥尔摩) to receive the prize in December. "I thought they were judging the authors" personality or political features, then I learned the sole standard of their selection is literature itself, which is also deeply based in the Swedish people"s long-established practice of reading a large number of books," Mo said. During the forum, established Chinese and Australian writers discussed subjects as diverse as tradition and modernity, the local and the universe and cultural inclusiveness. And they will also read works to each other and the readers. The writers communication will further promote(推动) Chinese writers to a global audience. Australian Ambassador(大使) to China Frances Adamson agreed. "It"s a milestone (驱动)of literary exchanges between the two countries, who are longtime friends," Adamson said. 小题1: Mo is the first Nobel winner in ______ born and living in China.A.literature. | B.peace | C.physics | D.chemistry | 小题2:When did Mo receive the prize? A.In September | B.In October | C.In November | D.In December | 小题3:What did Mo say about himself after he got the prize? A.He considered he was a superstar. | B.He still considered he was an ordinary citizen who writes. | C.He considered he was famous all over the world. | D.He considered he became rich. | 小题4:Who is Frances Adamson? A.He is the French Ambassador to China | B.He is the Canadian Ambassador to China | C.He is the Australian Ambassador to China | D.He is the American Ambassador to China | 小题5:Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Mo didn’t hope to return to my writing desk | B.Mo was always upset after the prize . | C.The driving force behind writers is the prize | D.Mo’s success will promote Chinese writers. |
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No more fear. The Iron Hammer is here. Lang Ping has become the newly appointed Chinese women’s national volleyball coach. For the past four years, Chinese women"s volleyball has been plagued by frustrating international results, frequent coach reshuffles, numerous injuries and a shortage of talent. Volleyball was the first sport in which China succeeded on a global scale and was widely followed in the 1980s. A prolonged slump might finally be coming to an end though, as Lang Ping was appointed head coach of the Chinese women"s national team for the second time. Known as the "Iron Hammer", Lang was the country"s best-known volleyball icon and a symbol of the "never-say-die" spirit of the team in its heyday. She has been the favorite for the coaching post since the sports authority unveiled its four candidates on April 15. Her return is expected to bring attention and confidence back to the sport. Sina.com, more than 70 percent of participants said they believe Lang will lead women"s volleyball back to the top flight internationally. Lang"s appeal among Chinese volleyball players is also expected to boost the current national lineup, which has several veterans who are planning to retire. National team player Wei Qiuyue, who was going to retire after the National Games in September, said she is ready to play for the national team for as long as needed now that Lang is the coach. "Lang"s rich coaching experiences give her quite a bit of familiarity with her opponents" strategy and character," Wei said. "She was also an outstanding athlete, which makes it easier for her to understand the feelings and mentality of the players." 小题1:Who is “the Iron Hammer”? A.Deng Yaping | B.Lang Ping | C.Li Na | D.Zhao Wei | 小题2:What does the underlined word mean? 小题3:Did the new coach use to coach Chinese women’s national volleyball team? A.Yes, she did. | B.Maybe. | C.No, she didn’t . | D.I don’t know. | 小题4:How many candidates were there ? A.Three. | B.Four. | C.Five. | D.Six. | 小题5:Why has Lang Ping become the newly Chinese women’s national volleyball coach?A.She was also an outstanding athlete. | B.She has rich coaching experiences. | C.Most of participants believe she will head women’s volleyball back to the top flight internationally. | D.All the above. |
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