In 1859,during the Gold Rush,a twenty- year-old immigrant(移民)from Bavaria named
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In 1859,during the Gold Rush,a twenty- year-old immigrant(移民)from Bavaria named Levi Strauss stepped off the boat in San Francisco. He had with him a special cloth called Serge de Nimes that was later called denim in America. Levi Strauss hoped to sell the denim as material to make tents and covers for wagons to the men who were going to the goldfields to look for gold. “You should have brought trousers to sell. In the goldfields we need strong trousers that don‘t wear out,”one young miner advised Strauss. So Levi Strauss took some of his denim to the nearest tailor and had him make the miner a pair of trousers. The miner was so pleased that he told other miners about the wonderful newcomer,Levi,and soon Levi Strauss had to open a shop,producing enough trousers for the miners. The miners wanted trousers that were comfortable to ride in and were low cut so that they could bend over easily to pick up the gold from under their feet. Besides they wanted the trousers to have big useful pockets. One miner complained that the gold in his pockets kept tearing them. So Levi put metal corners in the pockets to make them stronger. Very soon,miners and cowboys from all over came to get fitted up with Levi‘s trousers. Today more than a hundred years later, Levi’s trousers walk the world a Levi‘s blue jeans(牛仔裤)。 小题1:The denim cloth was originally(起初)meant for____.A.making tent covers and wagons | B.making tents for wagons | C.making trousers for the miners | D.making wagon covers and tents | 小题2:What kind of material do you think is denim?A.A strong type of cloth that is not torn by strong wears. | B.A special type of cloth that cannot be washed away by rain. | C.A smooth type of cloth that is for underwear. | D.A wonderful type of cloth that is as good as metal. | 小题3:A miner advised Strauss to sell trousers because ____.A.the miners didn‘t have enough trousers | B.the miner‘s trousers had not been strong enough | C.the miner‘s trousers did not wear out easily | D.the tailor on the goldfield could not make trousers | 小题4:Why did the miners need strong pockets in the trousers?A.Their pockets kept tearing the gold. | B.Their pockets were not made of metal. | C.The gold they found was too sharp and heavy to tear their pockets. | D.The gold they collected easily tore their pockets. |
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小题1:D 小题2:A 小题3:B 小题4:D |
解析
试题分析:在本文中作者讲述了牛仔裤的起源。在十九世纪淘金热时期,LeviStrauss在淘金矿工的建议下,把一种本来用作帐篷或车篷的特殊布料做成了裤子,这种裤子结实耐磨有着大大的口袋。恰恰满足了矿工们的需求,同时这种裤子也受到了牛仔们的喜爱。一个世纪后,现代的牛仔裤风靡了全球。 小题1:D细节理解题。从文章第一段Levi Strauss hoped to sell the denim as material to make tents and covers for wagons to the men可知denim这种斜纹棉布开始是打算做帐篷或车篷用的,所以D选项正确。 小题2:A推理判断题。从文章第二段In the goldfields we need strong trousers that don‘t wear out,”one young miner advised Strauss可知矿工们需要结实的裤子,而下文也告诉我们Levi Strauss用denim这种斜纹棉布做的裤子大受欢迎,由此可以判断denim是一种结实耐磨的布料。所以A为正确选项。 小题3:B推理判断题。由文章第二段年轻矿工说的话“You should have brought trousers to sell. In the goldfields we need strong trousers that don‘t wear out,”one young miner advised Strauss可知矿工们需要结实耐磨的裤子,暗含的意思也就是他们当时穿的裤子不够结实。所以B选项正确。 小题4:D细节理解题。从文章末段One miner complained that the gold in his pockets kept tearing them. So Levi put metal corners in the pockets to make them stronger可知矿工捡拾的黄金容易把口袋磨坏,故D项正确。 |
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阅读下面短文,掌握其大意, 然后从各题所给的四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 An old man had three children, all boys. When they had grown up, he called them together and told them that he was very __36__ and no longer able to provide, __37__ for himself .He ordered them to go out and bring him food and clothing. The three brothers __38 __ , and after a very long while they came to a large__39__. They decided that once they got across they would __40__. The eldest told the youngest to take the middle road, and the second to go to the right, __41__ he himself would go to the left. Then, in a year’s time, they would __42__ to the same spot. So they parted, and at the end of a year, as __43__, they found their way back to the riverside. The eldest asked the youngest what he had gotten during his travels, and the boy __44__: I have nothing but a __45__ . If you look into it, you can see all over the country, no matter how far away.” When asked __46__ what he had gotten, the second brother replied : “Only a pair of sandals that are so full of __47__ that if one puts them on one can walk at once to any place in the country in one step.” Then the eldest himself, said: “ I , __48__ , have obtained but little, a kind of medicine, that is all. But let us look into the mirror and see how father __49__.” The youngest __50__ his mirror, and they all looked into it and saw that their father was already __51__.Then the elder said: “Let us __52__ home and see what we can do,” So the second brought out his sandals, and all three placed their feet inside them and , __53__ , they reached their father’s grave. Then the eldest took the__54__ out of his bag, and poured it over the grave. At once their father __55__, as if nothing had been the matter with him. Now which of these three sons has performed the best?
小题1: | A.old | B.tired | C.active | D.unusual |
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小题2: | A.merely | B.even | C.already | D.ever |
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小题3: | A.took down | B.grew up | C.set out | D.turned around |
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小题4: | A.plain | B.temple | C.mountain | D.river |
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小题5: | A.settle | B.speed | C.bathe | D.separate |
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小题6: | A.but | B.although | C.while | D.if |
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小题7: | A.refer | B.return | C.owe | D.contribute |
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小题8: | A.agreed | B.tested | C.proved | D.called |
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小题9: | A.rose | B.replied | C.aimed | D.added |
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小题10: | A.map | B.rule | C.mirror | D.telescope |
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小题11: | A.in doubt | B.in store | C.in time | D.in turn |
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小题12: | A.happiness | B.time | C.energy | D.power |
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小题13: | A.however | B.therefore | C.too | D.anyway |
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小题14: | A.came out | B.got on | C.made up | D.broke down |
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小题15: | A.produced | B.fetched | C.hid | D.received |
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小题16: | A.dead | B.rich | C.strong | D.sick |
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小题17: | A.call | B.ride | C.hurry | D.drive |
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小题18: | A.suddenly | B.instead | C.slowly | D.immediately |
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小题19: | A.fish | B.medicine | C.money | D.wine |
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小题20: | A.got up | B.built up | C.joined in | D.passed away |
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From my first day, I was attending press conferences and other media events all over town. I got to attend events at places I had never thought I’d get to: the White House, the Senate and House of Representative buildings at the Capitol (国会大厦), the Department of Health and Human Services, just to name a few. And I was sent to cover these events as if I were a reporter, not just an intern (实习生) . In fact, I never really felt like an intern. I was given the opportunity to do the work that everyone else at the paper was doing. I covered stories on my own and wrote the articles myself. I was included in discussions for story ideas. I helped to edit the articles that went into the paper. I was able to take part in every aspect of the newspaper that I wanted to experience. The best part of working at the Nation’s Health was the staff. They were supportive in letting me go out and do things on my own, while I always knew that they would be more than happy to answer any questions or help me with any problems I might have. Best of all, they treated me as their equal, not just an intern whom they could get to do all the work they didn’t want to do. After interning at the Nation’s Health for nearly seven months and having more than 30 articles published, I had to move on. My experience there gave me insight into how the media work, which helps me when I’m trying to choose stories. In addition, it showed me that work really can be fun. 小题1:What is the passage mainly about?A.How good reporting begins with journalism interns. | B.The author’s opportunity to work at the Nation’s Health. | C.The author’s experience working as an intern | D.The author’s first day as a professional reporter. | 小题2:What impressed the author most when working at the Nation’s Health?A.The employees treated her as one of them equally. | B.The opportunity to work alone. | C.Covering stories and writing articles | D.Coming up with story ideas for the newspaper. | 小题3:We can infer that the author had thought an intern would be made to ____.A.go to as many places as possible | B.do the boring things that others didn’t want to do | C.treat people equally, no matter who they were. | D.get help from a professional reporter | 小题4:What did the author think of her experience of working at the Notion’s Health?A.Meaningful | B.Disappointing | C.Tiring | D. Surprising |
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English was always my favorite subject. In my freshman year of high school, I could write a killer composition. In my second year, my 36 allowed me to give spelling tests to the class. I had wonderful 37 of my junior year. Mrs. Alexander 38 me to sit at her desk and take over the class when she had to leave the room. Only my senior English class was 39 , as we had a teacher right out of college who expected college-level work. Every student received a “C” or “D” grade the first quarter. 40 English was still my subject. I graduated from high school, 41 early and had children. Confident about my English, I often helped my kids with their English homework. And I 42 long articles and beautiful poetry as a columnist for a newspaper. Fifteen years later, I went to college, and because I had been an "A" student, I remained an ‘‘A” student. I 43 up to my own expectations. Yesterday, I 44 my high school report cards when I was reading old papers. That bundle of report cards 45 back the old days. I remembered sitting in my advisor"s office,explaining that I had always excelled at English, and 46 that I did not deserve a “D” from that 47 teacher of my senior year. The advisor was sympathetic but unable to change a (an) 48 Reading 49 my old report cards revealed something else too. I wanted to tore them or hide them. I was not an ‘‘A” student in high school English!Somehow, I had 50 myself of this,when the grades clearly reflected an 51 student with an occasional “ A ” or ‘‘ B” but mostly “C” s. Had I lived up to those grades and 52 myself according to those letters,I would have never confidently sought my writing 53 . Had I believed in my early grades instead of myself,I would have allowed my fear of 54 to defeat my enthusiasm and damage my creativity. 55 ,I viewed my younger self as an “A” English student, except for that undeserved “D”.
小题1: | A.monitor | B.headmaster | C.classmate | D.teacher |
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小题2: | A.impressions | B.thoughts | C.inspirations | D.memories |
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小题3: | A.approved | B.appointed | C.expected | D.urged |
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小题4: | A.flexible | B.creative | C.disappointing | D.controversial |
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小题6: | A.married | B.worked | C.succeeded | D.progressed |
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小题7: | A.wrote | B.edited | C.read | D.copied |
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小题8: | A.added | B.lived | C.grew | D.went |
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小题9: | A.counted | B.remembered | C.approached | D.discovered |
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小题10: | A.brought | B.turned | C.held | D.kept |
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小题11: | A.reporting | B.guaranteeing | C.complaining | D.recommending |
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小题12: | A.impolite | B.impatient | C.inexperienced | D.independent |
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小题13: | A.grade | B.figure | C.paper | D.entry |
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小题14: | A.out | B.through | C.from | D.into |
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小题15: | A.warned | B.reminded | C.informed | D.convinced |
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小题16: | A.average | B.enthusiastic | C.outstanding | D.awkward |
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小题17: | A.considered | B.defined | C.reflected | D.described |
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小题18: | A.goal | B.dream | C.career | D.enterprise |
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小题19: | A.change | B.risk | C.stress | D.failure |
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小题20: | A.Otherwise | B.Besides | C.Instead | D.Still |
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One day I visited an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was expecting a quiet 36 of the splendid artwork. A young 37 viewing the paintings ahead of me 38 nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and decided the lady was doing all the talking. I admired the man"s 39 for putting up with her 40 stream of words. 41 by their noise, I moved on. I met them several times as I moved 42 the various rooms of art. Each time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away 43 . I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a 44 when the couple approached the 45 .Before they left, the man 46 into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He 47 it into a long stick and then 48 his way into the coatroom to get his wife"s jacket. “He"s a 49 man.” the clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a promise his life wouldn"t change. So, as before, he and his wife come in 50 there is a new art show.” “But what does he get out of the art?” I asked. “He can"t see.” “Can"t see! You"re 51 . He sees a lot. More than you and I do,” the clerk said. “His wife 52 each painting so he can see it in his head.” I learned something about patience, 53 and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 54 and the courage of a husband who would not 55 blindness to change his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away, their arms intertwined.
小题1: | A.view | B.touch | C.wander | D.scenery |
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小题2: | A.lady | B.man | C.couple | D.clerk |
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小题3: | A.yelled | B.argued | C.screamed | D.chatted |
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小题4: | A.attempt | B.patience | C.wisdom | D.independence |
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小题5: | A.vivid | B.constant | C.casual | D.exciting |
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小题6: | A.Adopted | B.Adapted | C.Conducted | D.Disturbed |
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小题7: | A.towards | B.to | C.through | D.from |
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小题8: | A.anxiously | B.slowly | C.quickly | D.sensibly |
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小题9: | A.comment | B.decision | C.purchase | D.profit |
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小题10: | A.entrance | B.queue | C.front | D.exit |
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小题11: | A.plugged | B.reached | C.held | D.bent |
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小题12: | A.lengthened | B.made | C.brought | D.broadened |
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小题13: | A.led | B.found | C.forced | D.tapped |
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小题14: | A.brave | B.rough | C.smart | D.generous |
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小题15: | A.wherever | B.whatever | C.whenever | D.whichever |
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小题16: | A.wrong | B.silly | C.equal | D.unique |
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小题17: | A.describes | B.draws | C.shows | D.decorates |
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小题18: | A.kindness | B.courage | C.enthusiasm | D.pride |
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小题19: | A.support | B.expectation | C.sight | D.confidence |
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小题20: | A.allow | B.hope | C.get | D.cause |
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I was at the post office early that morning, hoping to be in and out in a short while.Yet, I 36 myself standing in a queue that went all the way into the hallway.I had never seen so many people there on a weekday.It seemed someone might have made an announcement, welcoming customers to carry as many 37 as they could and bring them in when I needed to have my own package 38 .The queue moved very slowly.My patience ran out and I got 39 .The longer it took, the angrier I became.When I got to the counter finally, I finished my 40 quickly and briefly, and then walked past the queue that was now extending past the front door. "Excuse me," I said, trying not to be too pushy.Several people had to move 41 to make room for me to get to the 42 . I stepped out, complaining about the 43 conditions.Thinking I was going to be late for my dentist appointment, I headed into the parking lot. A woman was coming across the lot in my 44 .She was walking with determination, and each step sounded very heavy.I 45 that she looked as if she could breathe fire.It stopped me in my tracks.I 46 _ myself and it wasn"t pretty.Had I looked like that? Her body language said that she was having a _47 day.My anger melted away.I wished I could wrap her in a hug but I was a 48 .So I did what I could in a minute 49 she hurried past me-I smiled.In a second everything changed.She was astonished, then somewhat 50 .Then her face softened and her shoulders 51 .I saw her take a deep breath.Her pace slowed and she smiled back at me as we passed each other. I continued to smile all the way to my _52 .Wow, it"s amazing what a simple smile can do. From then on, I became aware of people"s 53 and my own, the way we show our feelings.Now I use that _54 every day to let it 55 me that when facing the world, I can try a smile.
小题1: | A.found | B.helped | C.troubled | D.enjoyed |
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小题2: | A.things | B.packages | C.chances | D.dollars |
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小题3: | A.lifted | B.cashed | C.weighed | D.carried |
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小题4: | A.pleased | B.disappointed | C.delighted | D.annoyed |
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小题5: | A.business | B.choice | C.situation | D.attitude |
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小题6: | A.away | B.about | C.along | D.aside |
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小题7: | A.counter | B.cashier | C.exit | D.entrance |
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小题8: | A.weather | B.service | C.work | D.shopping |
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小题9: | A.satisfaction | B.decision | C.direction | D.imagination |
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小题10: | A.announced | B.discovered | C.proved | D.noticed |
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小题11: | A.trusted | B.recognized | C.hid | D.persuaded |
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小题12: | A.rough | B.bright | C.big | D.nice |
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小题13: | A.gentleman | B.stranger | C.customer | D.passenger |
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小题14: | A.until | B.though | C.before | D.since |
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小题15: | A.attracted | B.frightened | C.cheered | D.confused |
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小题16: | A.trembled | B.raised | C.relaxed | D.tightened |
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小题17: | A.car | B.office | C.home | D.doctor |
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小题18: | A.appearances | B.reactions | C.behaviors | D.expressions |
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小题19: | A.treatment | B.awareness | C.conclusion | D.achievement |
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小题20: | A.remind | B.show | C.give | D.tell |
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