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I was nineteen years old the first time I saw my own true character.
My trip to and from work each day included a ten-minute walk through the heart of downtown, where the 36 often gathered. Like most busy citizens, I learned to 37 those nameless faces. When it came to homeless beggars, my 38 life experience had led me to one 39 that they are on the street because they choose to be, probably due to alcohol or drugs.
It was an extremely cold day. When I passed the groups of beggars as usual, I heard a shaky voice target me.
“Spare some change?” he asked.
I didn’t even 40 looking up at his nameless face. I briefly 41 him walking into a liquor store and buying whiskey with the money we spared him. Like most teenagers, it took me only moments to 42 him.
“I have no money on me,” I said quickly.
Looking back now, I feel as if God had set out that day to teach me a lesson. And God 43 . Just a few feet past him, I managed to find the only ice patch on the sidewalk. I 44 and landed heavily on my right knee. The 45 was almost killing me as I tried to get up. Then I heard a shaky voice only inches above me.
“Are you all right?” he asked.
I knew immediately this was the man I had just rushed past. Even in pain, I 46 took a quick moment to sniff for the smell of alcohol on his breath. There was none. He wasn’t 47 . I saw the 48 in his eyes.
I 49 to get to my feet. He held my arm as I walked difficultly to the nearby bus stop.
“My name is Mike,” he said. “That’s quite a fall you took, and you really need to get it checked by a doctor,” he said with deep 50 .
“This bus goes past the hospital,” I said.
Mike paused, and a look of sudden 51 crossed his face. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small cup. He took out all the change and held it out toward me.
“I think there’s just enough here for you to take the bus,” he said.
I was highly embarrassed as I remembered my 52 . I reached for my purse and took out my change. At least ten dollars. I offered Mike all my change.
“Thank you and take care of yourself,” I said. Both of us knew that few minutes earlier I couldn’t have 53 what happened to him.
Mike held his cup tightly, 54 it as if it were the first gift he had ever received.
A half cup of change seemed too small a gift for the man who gave a 55 to every nameless face I’ve ever seen.
| 小题1: | | A．doctors | B．beggars | C．citizens | D．sellers |
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| 小题2: | | A．pity | B．observe | C．forgive | D．ignore |
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| 小题3: | | A．limited | B．painful | C．meaningful | D．rich |
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| 小题4: | | A．fact | B．rule | C．assumption | D．suggestion |
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| 小题5: | | A．mind | B．bother | C．avoid | D．bear |
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| 小题6: | | A．imagined | B．followed | C．noticed | D．heard |
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| 小题7: | | A．judge | B．stop | C．tease | D．blame |
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| 小题8: | | A．signed | B．succeeded | C．responded | D．approached |
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| 小题9: | | A．skipped | B．dashed | C．slipped | D．hesitated |
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| 小题10: | | A．regret | B．scare | C．cold | D．pain |
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| 小题12: | | A．honest | B．reliable | C．drunk | D．shabby |
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| 小题13: | | A．greed | B．surprise | C．sorrow | D．sympathy |
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| 小题14: | | A．failed | B．struggled | C．hurried | D．chose |
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| 小题15: | | A．relief | B．satisfaction | C．understanding | D．concern |
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| 小题16: | | A．confusion | B．realization | C．excitement | D．sadness |
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| 小题17: | | A．lie | B．injury | C．promise | D．experience |
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| 小题18: | | A．known | B．predicted | C．cared | D．accepted |
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| 小题19: | | A．treasuring | B．protecting | C．making | D．showing |
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| 小题20: | | A．lesson | B．name | C．chance | D．fortune |
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答案
小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:A
小题4:C
小题5:B
小题6:A
小题7:A
小题8:B
小题9:C
小题10:D
小题11:A
小题12:C
小题13:D
小题14:B
小题15:D
小题16:B
小题17:A
小题18:C
小题19:A
小题20:B |
解析
试题分析：作者本来对街上的乞丐是不理睬的，甚至是有些偏见，但是一次经历让他改变了看法。
小题1:考查名词：A. doctors医生B. beggars乞丐C. citizens公民D. sellers销售员，从后面的When it came to homeless beggars,可知商业中心经常聚集一些乞丐。选B
小题2:考查动词：A. pity同情B. observe观察C. forgive原谅D. ignore忽略，句意：向很多繁忙的市民一样，我学会忽视这些没有名字的脸。选D
小题3:考查形容词：A. limited有限的B. painful痛苦的C. meaningful有意义的D. rich富有的，指“有限的人生经历”，选A
小题4:考查名词：A. fact事实B. rule规则C. assumption假设 D. suggestion建议，我有限的人生经历让我假设他们选择这么生活是因为酒精或吸毒。选C
小题5:考查动词：A. mind介意B. bother麻烦C. avoid避免D. bear忍受，我甚至懒得看这个没有名字的脸。选B
小题6:考查动词：A. imagined想象B. followed 跟随C. noticed注意D. heard听见，我只是想象他走进酒店，用我给他的钱买了威士忌。选A
小题7:考查动词：A. judge判断B. stop停止C. tease嘲笑D. blame责备，象很多年轻人一样，我花了几分钟就判断了他。选A
小题8:考查动词：A. signed签名B. succeeded成功C. responded回复D. approached靠近，现在回想起来，那天上帝出来是要给我一个教训，上帝成功了。选B
小题9:考查动词：A. skipped跳跃B. dashed冲C. slipped滑倒D. hesitated犹豫，从后面的heavily on my right knee. 可知作者是滑倒了，选C
小题10:考查名词：A. regret后悔B. scare害怕C. cold冷D. pain疼痛，我起来的时候疼痛几乎要了我的命。选D
小题11:考查副词：A. still仍然B. ever曾经C. yet然而D. also也，即使很疼，我还是用一会儿去嗅他呼吸里面的酒味。选A
小题12:考查形容词：A. honest诚实的B. reliable可靠的C. drunk喝醉的D. shabby破烂的，从前面的There was none.可知他并没有喝醉。选C
小题13:考查名词:A. greed贪婪B. surprise惊讶C. sorrow悲伤D. sympathy同情，我看见他眼睛里面的同情。选D
小题14:考查动词：A. failed失败B. struggled努力C. hurried匆忙D. chose选择，我挣扎着站起来。选B
小题15:考查名词：A. relief缓解B. satisfaction 满意C. understanding理解D. concern关心，从前面的That’s quite a fall you took, and you really need to get it checked by a doctor,可知乞丐很关心作者。选D
小题16:考查名词：A. confusion困惑B. realization意识到C. excitement兴奋D. sadness难过，这里指乞丐突然意识到什么，因为前面作者说他没有零钱。选B
小题17:考查名词：A. lie谎言B. injury受伤C. promise诺言D. experience经验，我想起自己的谎言感到尴尬。选A
小题18:考查动词：A. known知道B. predicted预测C. cared关心D. accepted接受，我们两个几分钟前都知道我是不会关心他发生了什么的。选C
小题19:考查动词：A. treasuring珍惜B. protecting保护C. making制作D. showing展示，从前面的句子：Mike held his cup tightly,可知迈克很珍惜这些钱。选A
小题20:考查名词：A. lesson 功课B. name名字C. chance机会D. fortune运气，半杯零钱对于给我这些没有名字的脸一个名字来说似乎太少了。选B
点评：本文主要是测试学生综合运用语言的能力，即从语篇的角度综合测试阅读理解能力、词汇的掌握和对英语习惯用语的熟悉程度、以及语法规则的灵活运用。考生做题时必须时刻从上下文考虑，不应该只看到所添的词在短语或句子内是否可行。因此，在做题时最好将全文通读一下，了解了全文的意思以后再作答。 |
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Wherever she goes, Molly leaves her mark. Without saying a word, she speaks to people with her kind eyes. Even when she walks away, she leaves an impression．Molly"s mark is a smile, stamped into the ground by the horseshoe at the bottom of her false leg．
A few years ago, Molly was badly attacked by a dog．The dog bit all four or Molly’s legs and left large cuts in her face. Molly"s owner, Kate Harris, took her to an animal hospital．Doctors there were able to save Molly’s life, but soon one of her legs became very infected(感染).
At first, doctors thought Molly would have to be put to sleep．But Molly changed their minds. This pony, doctors noticed, shifted her weight, and rested her good leg from time to time. Doctors knew t hat Molly had amazing intelligence, and that she wanted to live.
Several doctors operated on Molly, and removed her infected leg. A false leg was made for her. The leg was a hollow cast with a pole at the bottom for balance. Doctors gave Molly a special horseshoe at the bottom of the leg. This horseshoe she had had a stamp of a smile face in it!
After the operation, Molly walked around on all four legs, as if nothing had ever happened to her! Now, with every step she takes, she stamps a smile in the dirt．But she leaves her m ark in other ways, too.
Kaye Harris took Molly to the false leg center. There were children there who, like Molly, had artificial arms or legs. They were amazed to see a pony with a false leg. Molly made them smile and gave them hope. Soon, Molly began to visit schools, nursing homes, army bases and hospitals. A book was even written about Molly!
小题1:Molly is the name of a__________.| A．dog | B．horse | C．parent | D．child |
小题2:Which of the following is true according to the text?| A．Molly can speak to people in kind words. | | B．Kay Harris took Molly to a children’s hospital after the attack. | | C．In the beginning, doctors had planned to end Molly’s life. | | D．Molly sometimes leaves smiling marks on people’s faces. |
小题3:What is unique about Molly?| A．Molly has a false leg with a horseshoe shaped like a smiling face. | | B．Molly ran a race and won the first prize. | | C．Molly often visits places such as schools and parks. | | D．Molly has become a symbol of hope for people of all ages. |
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It was lunchtime and I walked into a small branch bank on the West Side. I had come to 1 a checking account. The only officer on 2 was a fortyish black man, standing 3 a small counter from a young white boy who was wearing a V-necked sweater. I thought I was especially 4 of the boy because he looked more like from a prep school than a 5 in a West Side bank.
The boy continued to 6 my attention because of what happened next. He was holding an open savings-account book and 7 an expression of disappointment. “But I don’t understand. I opened the account myself, so why can’t I 8 any money?” the boy said, his voice breaking.
“I know it is, but those are the rules. I’ve already explained to you that a fourteen-year-old is not 9 to withdraw money without a letter from his parents,” the officer explained patiently.
Suddenly I noticed the 10 had a series of small deposits (存款) and withdraws. Then I questioned the officer, “How do you 11 that? Why did you let him withdraw money before, but not now?” He looked 12 . “Because the tellers were not aware of his age before and now they are. It’s really very 13 .” I turned to the boy with a shrug. “You’re really getting 14 ,” I said. “You ought to get your parents to come here and protest.” The boy looked destroyed. 15 , he put his savings book in a rear-pocket and walked out of the bank.
The officer turned to me. “You know,” he said, “you really shouldn’t have got 16 .” I couldn’t believe what he was saying. “We were 17 this morning that some neighborhood bully has been shaking down (敲诈) this boy for more than a month. The guy was 18 him to take money out every week and hand it over. The poor kid was 19 too scared to tell anyone. Anyway, the police are on the case and they’ll probably make a(n) 20 today.”
“You mean there is no rule about being too young to withdraw money from a savings account?”
“Not that I ever heard of. Now, sir, what can we do for you?”
| 小题1: | | A．make | B．open | C．buy | D．choose |
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| 小题2: | | A．duty | B．board | C．display | D．business |
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| 小题3: | | A．on | B．after | C．over | D．across |
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| 小题4: | | A．sure | B．proud | C．aware | D．afraid |
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| 小题5: | | A．guard | B．customer | C．clerk | D．manager |
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| 小题6: | | A．attract | B．pay | C．attach | D．control |
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| 小题7: | | A．achieving | B．finding | C．reaching | D．wearing |
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| 小题8: | | A．use | B．spend | C．withdraw | D．bank |
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| 小题9: | | A．supported | B．inspired | C．encouraged | D．allowed |
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| 小题10: | | A．letter | B．account | C．note | D．message |
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| 小题11: | | A．think | B．explain | C．do | D．claim |
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| 小题12: | | A．annoyed | B．disappointed | C．confused | D．amused |
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| 小题13: | | A．difficult | B．strange | C．fantastic | D．simple |
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| 小题14: | | A．obeyed | B．stolen | C．cheated | D．caught |
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| 小题15: | | A．Happily | B．Silently | C．Cheerfully | D．Nervously |
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| 小题16: | | A．interacted | B．interrupted | C．involved | D．infected |
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| 小题17: | | A．occupied | B．discovered | C．suggested | D．informed |
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| 小题18: | | A．rushing | B．forcing | C．requesting | D．begging |
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| 小题19: | | A．hardly | B．unwillingly | C．apparently | D．eagerly |
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| 小题20: | | A．arrest | B．sentence | C．apology | D．difference |
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My teenage son Karl became withdraw after his father died. As a single parent, I tried to do my best to talk to him. But the more I tried, the more he pulled away. When his report card arrived during his junior year, it said that he had been absent 95 times from classes and had six falling grades for the year. At this rate he would never graduate. I sent him to the school adviser, and I even begged him. Nothing worked.
One night I felt so powerless that I got down on my knees and pleaded for help. “Please God, I can’t do anything more for my son. I’m at the end of my rope. I’m giving the whole thing up to you.”
I was at work when I got a phone call. A man introduced himself as the headmaster. “I want to talk to you about Karl’s absences.” Before he could say another word, I choked up and all my disappointment and sadness over Karl came pouring out into the ears of this stranger. “I love my son but I just don’t know what to do. I’ve tried everything to get Karl to go back to school and nothing has worked. It’s out of my hands.” For a moment there was silence on the other end of the line. The headmaster seriously said, “thank you for your time”, and hung up.
Karl’s next report card showed a marked improvement in his grades. Finally, he even made the honor roll. In his fourth year, I attended a parent-teacher meeting with Karl. I noticed that his teachers were astonished at the way he had turned himself around. On our way home, he said, “Mum, remember that call from the headmaster last year?” I nodded. “That was I. I thought I’d play a joke but when I heard what you said, it really hit me how much I was hurting you. That’s when I knew I had to make you proud.”
小题1:By saying “Karl became withdrawn”, the author means that the boy changed entirely and _____.| A．preferred to stay alone at home | B．often escaped school | | C．refused to talk to others | D．began to dislike his mother |
小题2:There was silence on the other end of the line because _____.| A．the speaker was too moved to say anything to the mother | | B．the speaker waited for the mother to finish speaking | | C．the speaker didn’t want the mother to recognize his voice | | D．the speaker was unable to interrupt the mother |
小题3:What is the main idea of this passage?| A．Children in single-parent families often have mental problems. | | B．Mother’s love plays an important role in teenagers’ life. | | C．Being understood by parents is very important to teenagers. | | D．School education doesn’t work without full support from parents. |
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Once you’ve tasted the joy and freedom of an all-access backstage pass, sitting in the balcony（楼厅） far from the stage has little attraction. In March of 2008, I had the opportunity to tour with a band. The experience was eye-opening.
I hadn’t realized how many misconceptions I had about the lifestyle of a world-class musician. Such a life is not as great as it appears. In fact, some aspects are extremely tedious. Hours and hours are spent waiting. The musicians wait for their transportation; they wait for the sound check; they wait to perform. After the show, they wait for the crowds of fans to go away.
When the musicians are not waiting, they are traveling. Sometimes the travel itself can seem attractive and exciting, with the limousines（豪华轿车） and the first-class seats on the plane. However, even these luxuries cannot make up for long, boring hours on the road or in the air. Basic needs are all but ignored. Late-night shows and early wake-up calls make them know the preciousness of sleep. The demanding travel itineraries（行程） and show schedules make regular meals impossible.
In spite of the sacrifices, life on tour has its advantage, at least for the talent. A support team generally travels with the band, with at least one person dedicated to meeting the musicians’ needs at all times. The musicians are expected to perform at the shows, but they are not expected to manage any detail of their lives. When I was with the band, I poured glasses of grapefruit juice, made sandwiches, prepared dressing rooms, and performed all kinds of routine work, such as buying toothpaste and getting money from the ATM. In addition, efforts are made by promoters to keep the musicians happy. Most places offer private dressing rooms for the musicians. There is also usually a green room, a room that is large with comfortable furnishings where the band can visit with friends and family while waiting to go on stage. Before the band goes on, their families and friends file out into the auditorium and find their seats. The house lights go dark and curtain rises. When the lights flash on and the band starts playing, the scene is magical. A behind-the-scenes view makes the experience even more spectacular.
小题1:The underlined world in paragraph 2 probably means _____.| A．exciting | B．boring | C．reasonable | D．ridiculous |
小题2:We can infer from the third paragraph that _____.| A．good arrangements always make the trips comfortable and pleasant | | B．most musicians would rather travel long distance than wait | | C．most musicians ignore their basic needs because the travel is too luxurious | | D．the lack of sleep and irregular meals seem to be a part of the life of musicians |
小题3:Which might be the best title for the passage?| A．Behind the Scene. | B．Hard Life of Musicians. | | C．My Part-time Job. | D．How to Make Musicians Happy. |
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Most people who live in Seattle, Washington, love their city. There is a never-ending flow of fun things to do. But, people who live there do not always enjoy the day-after-day absence of sunshine during the winter months.
It is documented fact that sunshine (or lack of it) plays a major role in how each of us meets the day. It also affects how we perform at school or work. When people are derived of sunlight, they can develop seasonal affective disorder, which makes it difficult for them to feel happy or get things accomplished. No major city in the United States is more affected by the “sunshine factor” than Seattle.
To fight drizzle and fog during the winter months, Steve Murphy created a business that is very popular among the locals. The Indoor Sun Shoppe is more than a little ray of sunshine during the gray days of Seattle’s winter. His shop offers a huge source of plants and artificial lighting for people who are trying to overcome seasonal affective disorder.
Located in Fremont, Washington, The Indoor Sun Shoppe has an amazing collection of exotic plants and “good bugs” in a humid and well-lit environment. At The Indoor Sun Shoppe, you can spend up to $400 for artificial lighting that will chase away the winter blues. It will also keep your plants healthy. You can buy a dawn simulator that will gradually fill your room with a warming wake-up glow. What better way to meet a Seattle morning when real sunshine is nothing more than a happy thought!
Murphy’s in-home waterfalls are also popular with customers. But his plants and lights remain the “main course.” On a cloudy winter day, The Indoor Sun Shoppe is a bright spot in Seattle!
小题1:Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?| A．Seattle is located in the state of Washington. | | B．Citizens love Seattle for their colorful city lives. | | C．Sunshine in Seattle is rare during the winter months. | | D．People who live in Seattle are used to the sunshine absence. |
小题2:Which of the following best defines the term seasonal affective disorder in Para.2?| A．mild temperature and a general feeling of illness caused by gray winter | | B．exhaustion, depression and lack of energy caused by a lack of sunlight | | C．winter-related illness caused by the low temperature and little sunlight | | D．post-holiday depression that comes when relatives leave after Christmas |
小题3:The Indoor Sun Shoppe _____.| A．attracts people from different parts of the whole country | | B．aims to create a humid and well-lit environment during winter months | | C．brings only a little ray of sunshine during the gray days of Seattle’s winter | | D．offers variety of goods helping people overcome seasonal affective disorder |
小题4:Which of the following best explains the use of a dawn simulator?| A．An alarm clock stimulated by the light rays of early morning. | | B．A bringer of indoor artificial sunshine when there is none outside. | | C．An automatic waterfall system helping make indoor plants healthy. | | D．A better way to meet a Seattle morning with real warming sunshine. |
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