When you’re lying on the white sands of the Mexican Rivera, the stresses (压力) of
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When you’re lying on the white sands of the Mexican Rivera, the stresses (压力) of the world seem a million miles away. Hey, stop! This is no vacation—you have to finish something. Here lies the problem for travel writer and food critic (评论家) Edie Jarolim. “I always loved traveling and always liked to eat, but it never occurred to me that I could make money doing both of those things,” Jarolim said. Now you can read her travel advice everywhere--- in Arts and Antiques, in Brides, or in one of her three books, The Complete Idiot Travel Guide to Mexican Beach Resorts. Her job in travel writing began some eight years ago. After getting a PhD in English in Canada, she took a test for Frommer’s travel guides, passed it, and got the job. After working at Frommer’s, Jarolim worked for a while at Rough Guides in London, then Fodor’s where she fell so in love with a description of the Southwest of the U.S. that she moved there. Now as a travel writer, she spends one-third of her year on the road. The rest of the time is spent completing her tasks and writing reviews of restaurants at home in Tucson, Arizona. As adventurous as the job sounds, the hard part is fact-checking all the information. Sure, it’s great to write about a tourist attraction, but you’d better get the local museum hours correct or you could really ruin someone’s vacation. 小题1:What is most difficult for Jarolim?A.Working in different places to collect information. | B.Checking all the facts to be written in the guides. | C.Finishing her work as soon as possible. | D.Passing a test to write travel guides. | 小题2:What do we know about Jarolim from the text?A.She is successful in her job. | B.She finds her life full of stresses. | C.She spends half of her time traveling. | D.She is especially interested in museums. | 小题3:What would be the best title for the text?A.Adventures in Travel Writing | B.Working as a Food Critic | C.Travel Guides on the Market | D.Vacationing for a Living |
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小题1:B 小题2:A 小题3:D |
解析
文章介绍了Jarolim以及她的工作,她是一个以旅游为生的作家和评论家。 小题1:细节题。根据最后一段1,2行the hard part is fact-checking all the information. 小题2:推理题。根据文章内容可知作为一个旅游作家和评论家,她写了很多这方面的书,取得了成功。 小题3:主旨大意题。文章介绍了Jarolim,对她来说,旅游就是工作,就是为了谋生。所以D符合文章的意思。 |
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An old man had been working for many years for a town. His job was to clear away natural waste from the pool water in the hills, which made up the lovely river flowing through the town nearby. Quietly and 36 , the old man guarded the hills, 37 the leaves and branches, and cleaned up the dirt that would have 38 and polluted the fresh flow of water . The town soon became a popular attraction for tourists. Elegant swans (天鹅) floated along the clear river and the view was so beautiful 39 words. Years passed. One evening the town 40 met. As they reviewed the budget, one man’s 41____caught sight of the salary 42 being paid to the seldom seen keeper of the river. He asked , “Who is the old man? Why do we 43 to employ him? No one in town ever 44 him. For all we know, the strange keeper of the hills isn’t doing his job. His position isn’t 45 any longer.” Then they voted to 46 the man. For several weeks, nothing changed…. By early autumn, the trees began to 47 their leaves. Small branches broke off and fell into the pools of the hills, 48 the flow of the shining water. One afternoon, someone noticed a slight yellowish-brown 49 in the river. A few days later, the water was much 50 . Within another week, an oily something covered some sections of the water along the banks, and a terrible 51 was soon sensed. Swans left and so did the 52 . The only thing that was now visiting the village was disease and sickness. Quickly, the 53 town committee called a special meeting. Realizing their huge error in 54 , they rehired the old keeper of the river again, and within a few weeks, the river began to clear up. Swans and tourists came back again and new life returned to the small town in the Alps. Never ignore the seeming smallness of a task, job or life. They may all make a 55 .
小题1: | A.regularly | B.suddenly | C.naturally | D.actually |
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小题2: | A.cut | B.burned | C.removed | D.selected |
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小题3: | A.carried | B.poured | C.changed | D.blocked |
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小题4: | A.beyond | B.with | C.in | D.after |
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小题5: | A.office | B.association | C.department | D.committee |
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小题7: | A.list | B.form | C.figure | D.account |
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小题8: | A.promise | B.continue | C.stop | D.tend |
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小题9: | A.visits | B.hires | C.tells | D.sees |
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小题10: | A.powerful | B.important | C.necessary | D.suitable |
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小题11: | A.find | B.fire | C.support | D.forgot |
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小题12: | A.lose | B.miss | C.fall | D.grow |
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小题13: | A.pulling | B.speeding | C.slowing | D.pushing |
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小题14: | A.fish | B.color | C.flower | D.leaf |
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小题15: | A.deeper | B.cooler | C.warmer | D.darker |
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小题16: | A.sound | B.smell | C.wave | D.taste |
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小题17: | A.managers | B.passengers | C.villagers | D.tourists |
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小题18: | A.embarrassed | B.annoyed | C.discouraged | D.diappointed |
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小题19: | A.arrangement | B.assignment | C.judgement | D.amusement |
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小题20: | A.suggestion | B.difference | C.progress | D.decision |
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Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima was born on 22 September 1976 in a poor suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Like most of his childhood friends, Ronaldo began his soccer career playing barefoot in the streets of his neighborhood. At the age of 14, he joined SCristovo soccer club and only two years later became the star of Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte scoring a total of 58 goals in 60 matches and earning himself a reputation for his explosive pace and outstanding finishing skills. His goal-scoring record and unusual agility led him to be included in the Brazilian World Cup winning team the following year. After the World Cup, many top European football clubs were trying to sign him. Many people, including Brazilian football legend Pelé, referred to him as the most promising footballer of his generation. Since his transfer to Dutch team PSV Eindhoven, Ronaldo’s biography is one of success after success. Two Copa América s, a UEFA Cup, a Dutch Cup, a Spanish League Cup, and two awards as best player in the world, all in the space of two years, are some of Ronaldo s impressive achievements. On arrival to Inter-Milan in 1997, Ronaldo became the idol of the local fans who refer to him as “il Fenomeno.” Since the 98 World Cup he has suffered two serious knee injuries that have severely limited his appearances. Just when people began to wonder whether Ronaldo would be able to continue with his football career, he proved to the world that he still could play. In the World Cup held in Korea and Japan, the magical striker won the Golden Shoe award and tied Pelé"s Brazilian record for career World Cup goals with 12. He helped Brazil capture its fifth World Cup championship on June 30 with a 2-0 win over Germany. It was the third time that Ronaldo has ever played in the World Cup. 小题1:We can infer from the passage that Ronaldo _____________.A.comes from a rich family | B.began to play soccer at 14 | C.won a total of 58 goals at 14 | D.became a star of Cruzeriro Belo Horizonte in 1992 | 小题2:The meaning of the underlined word in Paragraph1 is similar to __________________.A.a good reputation | B.outstanding quality | C.quick moving | D.excellent skill | 小题3:From the passage we can conclude that Ronald participated in ____big international soccer matches in all. A.eight | B.eleven | C.twelve | D.five |
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Diana Velez does everything with great effort---and at maximum speed.That 21 learning a new language,completing two certificates(证书) and opening a store. When arriving in Canada in 2008,she set one 22 :to have what she had back home in Colombia.“I didn’t want to 23 what I do,like those who come to a new country,”she said.“I 24 to open a store here in Canada but knew I had to 25 myself properly.” Diana quickly realized that turning her dream of shop ownership in Canada a 26 meant going to school to get the 27 education and certification.“My experience of owning a shop and working as a designer in Colombia gave me 28 in my abilities,but I couldn’t speak the language and I had to 29 how to do things in Canada.It was like having to 30 all overagain,”said Diana. 31 ,she found just the help she needed for her re-launch (重新开张) 32 continuing education at George Brown College.She began taking 33 for both the Essential Skills in Fashion Certificate and the Image Consulting Certificate in May 2009. 34 Diana met with the language barrier(困难),she was always going 35 while at college. By the end of October 2009, she had completed all certificate requirements.Within two years after her 36 in Canada,Diana at last achieved her 37 goal when her new store opened its doors in Toronto’s Sheppard Centre.She was on the fast-track to 38 . Looking back,Diana,a fashion(时装)designer, 39 her achievements to the goal she set,the education she received from the college,and 40 ,the efforts she made.Now Diana is very happy doing what she is doing.
小题1: | A.requires | B.encourages | C.includes | D.advises |
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小题2: | A.goal | B.memory | C.choice | D.problem |
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小题3: | A.continue | B.choose | C.change | D.lose |
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小题4: | A.demanded | B.decided | C.agreed | D.hesitated |
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小题5: | A.teach | B.prepare | C.enjoy | D.persuade |
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小题6: | A.reality | B.fact | C.challenge | D.wonder |
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小题7: | A.physical | B.private | C.primary | D.necessary |
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小题8: | A.pressure | B.judgment | C.influence | D.confidence |
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小题9: | A.put away | B.depend on | C.learn about | D.look into |
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小题10: | A.advance | B.start | C.suffer | D.work |
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小题11: | A.Naturally | B.Gradually | C.Luckily | D.Clearly |
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小题12: | A.through | B.for | C.before | D.with |
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小题13: | A.notes | B.responsibilities | C.chances | D.courses |
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小题14: | A.Though | B.As | C.Since | D.Once |
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小题15: | A.around | B.back | C.ahead | D.out |
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小题16: | A.adventure | B.arrival | C.performance | D.journey |
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小题17: | A.original | B.common | C.another | D.distant |
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小题18: | A.success | B.wealth | C.glory | D.happiness |
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小题19: | A.adds | B.connects | C.devotes | D.owes |
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小题20: | A.after all | B.above all | C.at least | D.at first |
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John, an academically(学术上) excellent young man, went to apply for a management position in a big company. The director did the last 26 . The director asked, “Who paid for your school fees?” John answered, “My 27 did. When I was young, my father 28 .” Then he continued, “ 29 was your mother?” John answered, “My mother worked as a 30 cleaner.” Hearing this, the director asked John to 31 his hands. John reached out his hands that were 32 and perfect. The director said, “I have a 33 . When you go home, clean your mother’s hands and see me tomorrow.” John felt 34 but did it. His tears fell 35 he cleaned his mother’s hands. He noticed for the first time that her hands were so 36 . Also John 37 that it was this pair of hands that washed clothes every day to 38 him. After cleaning his mother’s hands, John 39 washed all the remaining clothes for her. Next day, John went to the director’s office. Tears in eyes, John was asked to 40 his feelings. “Now I know what is 41 .Without my mother, there wouldn’t be the 42 me today. By helping my mother, I see how 43 it is to get something done. I have also come to know the value of family relationship.” The director smiled, “This is what I am 44 . I want a person who can appreciate the help of others, a person who knows the sufferings of others and a person who 45 put money as his only goal in life. You are hired.”
小题1: | A.farewell(再见) | B.job | C.interview | D.try |
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小题2: | A.tutors(家庭教师) | B.father | C.parents | D.mother |
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小题3: | A.died away | B.died | C.died out | D.passed by |
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小题5: | A.carpet | B.floor | C.clothes | D.window |
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小题6: | A.turn | B.show | C.wave | D.shake |
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小题7: | A.clumsy | B.dirty | C.strong | D.smooth |
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小题8: | A.request | B.question | C.wish | D.choice |
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小题9: | A.embarrassed | B.frightened | C.confused(困惑的) | D.inspired |
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小题10: | A.before | B.as | C.since | D.until |
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小题11: | A.slim | B.warm | C.soft | D.rough |
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小题12: | A.realized | B.believed | C.insisted | D.wondered |
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小题13: | A.sacrifice(牺牲;) | B.serve | C.satisfy | D.support |
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小题14: | A.modestly | B.secretly | C.quietly | D.gently |
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小题15: | A.improve | B.describe | C.awaken | D.hide |
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小题16: | A.appreciation | B.cooperation | C.qualification(资格) | D.communication |
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小题17: | A.wealthy | B.famous | C.successful | D.humorous |
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小题18: | A.firm | B.exciting | C.crazy | D.tough |
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小题19: | A.looking through | B.looking for | C.looking at | D.looking into |
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小题20: | A.shan’t | B.needn’t | C.won’t | D.can’t |
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Mr. Glen is a millionaire. Five years ago, after returning from abroad to his motherland, he 16 his small company. Speaking of success, Glen often tells us a story about his extra expensive “school” fee. He always 17 his success to it. At that time, Glen, who already got a Ph.D. degree, 18 to return to the homeland, starting a company. Before leaving, he bought a Rolex watch with the 19 made through years of work after school and the scholarships. At the airport he had to accept the 20 customs check. The watch on his wrist was also demanded to be taken down for 21 . Glen knew that carrying the specific goods out had to pay the tax, and he worried about paying 22 for his watch. So when he was checked, he told a lie that his watch was a 23 fake. When he was 24 of his “smarts”, immediately, in the presence of Glen, the officers hit the watch, 25 cost nearly 100,000, into pieces 26 hearing Glen’s words. Glen was 27 before he understood why, he was taken to the office to be examined 28 . For many times of entry-exit 29 he knew that only those people in the “blacklist” would “enjoy” this special treatment. The officers looked over everything carefully in the box, and 30 him no matter what time of entry and exit he must accept the check and if 31 reusing and carrying fake and shoddy goods, he would be 32 according to law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after boarding the plane for long. After returning to the homeland, he often told the story to his family, and his employees, too. He said that this made a deep 33 on him, because the additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of 34 , which he would remember as the 35 of his success forever.
小题1: | A.set up | B.took up | C.went up | D.picked up |
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小题2: | A.honors | B.mentions | C.brings | D.owes |
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小题3: | A.decided | B.refused | C.objected | D.asked |
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小题4: | A.books | B.things | C.savings | D.pounds |
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小题5: | A.ordinary | B.routine | C.regular | D.common |
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小题6: | A.look | B.inspection | C.test | D.experiment |
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小题7: | A.one | B.it | C.them | D.these |
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小题8: | A.priceless | B.useful | C.worthless | D.valuable |
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小题9: | A.afraid | B.proud | C.ashamed | D.hard |
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小题10: | A.that | B.what | C.as | D.which |
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小题12: | A.disappointed | B.delighted | C.amazed | D.satisfied |
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小题13: | A.strictly | B.quietly | C.quickly | D.curiously |
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小题14: | A.conditions | B.experiences | C.experiments | D.chances |
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小题15: | A.stopped | B.hoped | C.warned | D.urged |
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小题16: | A.came out | B.found out | C.sent out | D.set out |
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小题17: | A.hit | B.blamed | C.praised | D.charged |
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小题18: | A.expression | B.idea | C.thought | D.impression |
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小题19: | A.honesty | B.lies | C.goods | D.bravery |
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小题20: | A.secret | B.lesson | C.choice | D.Belief |
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