The house was quiet at 5 a.m. and Tim’s mother was asleep. Only the sound of the

The house was quiet at 5 a.m. and Tim’s mother was asleep. Only the sound of the

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The house was quiet at 5 a.m. and Tim’s mother was asleep. Only the sound of the big freezer broke the quiet. He dreamt of the cave last night. The purring (轻微颤动声) of the freezer had been the sea.
Tim pulled on a sweater and put some apples into his schoolbag. It was too early for breakfast. He’d eat after he’d been through the cave, sitting on the rocks and staring at the sea.
He wished he had a proper pack. His schoolbag would have to do. What else? Sandwiches—but his mother might wake up if he started pulling out bread for sandwiches, she’d want to know why he had to leave so early. He settled for some biscuits, and left a note stuck to the table:
Gone to Michael’s. Back tonight. Tim.
The sky was high and soft and light outside, though the sun still wasn’t up. Even the highway up the hill was quiet as he made his way down the street. The wind from the sea was fresh and sweet.
The sand hills still breathed heat from yesterday’s sun, though the top of the sand was cool. He ran down to the beach impatiently, but there was no one, just dry sand dancing in the early wind and seabirds marching up and down watching the waves. The light changed suddenly. The first rays of sunlight stretched across the sea. The sun was pushing its way over the edge of the world.
Over the first rocks, along to the point, Tim glanced back. The beach was still empty. The sun sailed higher in the sky.
He could see the cave now, even darker in the morning light. The sand turned silver then dark gold as the water flowed away from it. He had to force himself to go closer. Why was it so much more mysterious now? But it would be silly to go back now after so much trouble. He needn’t go in all the way...
小题1:. What did Tim do at the beginning of the story?
A.He left the house quietly.B.He had breakfast at home
C.He left a note on the freezer.D.He put a sweater in his schoolbag.
小题2:. “He settled for some biscuits” in paragraph 3 means that Tim ___.
A.had to leave the biscuits on the tableB.liked biscuits better than sandwiches
C.had to take biscuits instead of sandwichesD.could only find some biscuits in the kitchen
小题3:. What made it possible for Tim to see the entry to the cave?
A.The height of the first rocksB.The ups and downs of the waves
C.The change in the position of the sun.D.The vast stretch of the sunlit beach
小题4:. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the story?
A.The sea looked like a piece of gold.B.Seabirds flew away when Tim arrived.
C.Tim was the only person on the beach.D.The sky got dark as Tim reached the cave.
小题5:.. In the story, Tim’s mood changed from ___.
A.loneliness to crazinessB.anxiousness to excitement
C.helplessness to happinessD.eagerness to nervousness

答案

小题1:.A
小题1:.C
小题1:.C
小题1:.C
小题1:.D
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Mr. Smith liked his job. He liked his town, and he didn’t like the idea of moving somewhere else, but his wife   51  telling him that his pay was not enough to   52     the needs of the family. That was why he was thinking of taking a new job in Boston,  53  he had been offered a job in a factory, and the pay was far   54 .
Henry Manley, boss of Mr. Smith, was the   55  of a small company   56 computers. The company was in   57  trouble, because among other reasons, the Japanese were selling such things at very   58  prices. As a result, Manley had to   59    his own price and profits (利益) as well, otherwise he would not   60  any orders at all. Even so, orders were   61  not coming in fast enough,   62  there was no money for raises for his workers. Somehow, he had to   63  along and keep his   64  workers as well. He sighed (叹气) .    65  then the telephone rang.
His secretary told him that Mr. Smith wanted to   66  him as soon as possible. Manley   67  again. He could   68  what it was about. Mr. Smith was a very young engineer. The company had no   69  unless it could attract men like him. Manley rubbed his forehead: his   70  seemed endless.
小题1:.
A.consideredB.advisedC.beganD.kept
小题2:.
A.meetB.imagineC.bringD.tell
小题3:.
A.thereB.whereC.hereD.somewhere
小题4:.
A.lowerB.moreC.higherD.less
小题5:.
A.secretaryB.managerC.customerD.engineer
小题6:.
A.makingB.to makeC.madeD.was making
小题7:.
A.littleB.itsC.noD.few
小题8:.
A.tallB.highC.lowD.short
小题9:.
A.raiseB.cutC.keepD.hold
小题10:.
A.placeB.getC.give D.carry out
小题11:.
A.alreadyB.obviouslyC.stillD.undoubtedly
小题12:.
A.becauseB.even ifC.so thatD.even
小题13:.
A.walkB.struggleC.comeD.give in
小题14:.
A.bestB.strongestC.youngestD.kindest
小题15:.
A.EvenB.JustC.SuddenlyD.Immediately
小题16:.
A.warnB.leaveC.helpD.see
小题17:.
A.waitedB.set backC.sighedD.telephoned
小题18:.
A.thinkB.knowC.expectD.understand
小题19:.
A.futureB.moneyC.computersD.people
小题20:.
A.companyB.headacheC.problemD.question

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Daniel Defoe (about 1660~1731) was an important novelist in the English literature(文学). When he was young, he served as a soldier and had been to Spain, Italy, France and Germany. At the same time, he went in for politics. He cared much about the development of capitalism(资本主义). He had written a lot of articles against it and he was put into prison twice for that. It was not until he was nearly sixty that he began to write the famous novel Robinson Crusoe, which was published in May, 1709. It spread so rapidly that the story was known to every household very soon.
Robinson Crusoe can be divided into three parts. The first part is about Crusoe’s three voyages, the second part about his hunting, hiding in caves farming and his hard struggles against nature on a small island, the third part about the things which happened after his return from the island. The second part is the body of the novel, in which Robinson’s characters are clearly shown.
Defoe wrote his novel in a simple style and his language is easy to understand. His novel-writing set a milestone of the modern English novel. In his later part of life, he was in poor health and lived very poorly. He died on April 24th, 1731.
小题1:.Daniel Defoe was ______ and the writer of ______.
A.an Englishman, “A Tale of Two Cities”B.an American, “A Million Pound Note”
C.a Frenchman, “The Lost Necklace”D.an Englishman, “Robinson Crusoe”
小题2:. How old was he when he began to write his famous novel “Robinson Crusoe”?
A.He was in his sixties.B.He was in his fifties.
C.He was over 60.D.He was sixty.
小题3:. Robinson Crusoe can be divided into ______ parts and the first is about _______.
A.two, his lonely lifeB.three, his characters
C.three, his journeys by seaD.four, his fame
小题4:. “Every household” in this passage means ______.
A.all members of a familyB.all people
C.every buildingD.persons living in the same house
小题5:.What was Defoe’s contribution(贡献) to the English literature?
A.He wrote a very interesting story.
B.He made people happy while reading his story.
C.He set a milestone of the modern English novel.
D.He was active in politics and was against capitalism.

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完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A Woman and a Fork
There was a young woman was diagnosed with a terminal illness and could only live three months. So as she was getting her things "in order," she   36  her Rabbi (法师)and had him  come to her house to   37  certain aspects of her final wishes.
She told him which songs she wanted sung at the   38 , what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
Everything was in order and the Rabbi was preparing to leave   39  the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.
"There"s one more thing," she said   40 . "What" that?" "This is very important, I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand."
The Rabbi stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.
“That surprises you, doesn"t it?” the young woman asked. "Well, to be honest, I"m   41  by the request," said the Rabbi.
The young woman   42 . “My grandmother once told me this story, and from then on, I have always done so. I have also, always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of   43 
In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main   44 were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, "Keep your fork." It was my favorite part   45  I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie…”
So, I just want people to see me there in that casket(棺材)with a fork in my hand and I want them to   46 "What"s with the fork?"  47  I want you to tell them: "Keep your fork…the best is yet to come."
The Rabbi"s eyes were   48  up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of   49  than he did. She had a better grasp of   50 heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge.
She knew that something better was coming. At the funeral people were walking by the young woman"s casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork   51  in her right  hand. Over and over, the Rabbi heard the question "What"s with the fork?" And over and over he   52 .
During his message, the Rabbi told the people of the   53  he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and what it symbolized to   54 . The Rabbi told the people how he could not stop thinking about the   55  and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.
He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork, let it remind you ever so gently, that the best is yet to come.
小题1:.
A.contracted B.contacted C.attractedD.attached
小题2:
A.talkB.identifyC.recognizeD.discuss
小题3:
A.assemblyB.partyC.conferenceD.service
小题4:
A.before B.asC.whenD.then
小题5:
A.excitedly B.regretfullyC.angrilyD.breathlessly
小题6:
A.surprisedB.astonishedC.depressedD.puzzled
小题7:
A.explained B.introducedC.admittedD.hesitated
小题8:
A.praiseB.honorC.encouragement D.comfort
小题9:
A.mealB.course C.foodD.cause
小题10:
A.soB.andC.yetD.because
小题11:
A.wonder B.questionC.enquireD.say
小题12:
A.LaterB.AfterwardsC.FinallyD.Then
小题13:
A.fullB.filled C.fedD.flowed
小题14:
A.lifeB.funeralC.forkD.heaven
小题15:
A.howB.whereC.what D.which
小题16:
A.placed B.graspedC.heldD.caught
小题17:
A.sobbedB.criedC.smiled D.laughed
小题18:
A.agreementB.conclusionC.argumentD.conversation
小题19:
A.her B.himC.themD.people
小题20:
A.womanB.funeralC.incidentD.fork

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When William, a 10-year-old boy planned to learn the piano, the music teacher was reluctant (不愿意)to accept him. She   31  her students to start their music lessons at a young age when their   32  were able to move quickly and easily.
“William, why do you want to learn the piano?” the teacher asked.
“I want to play for my mother.”
She noticed the   33  in his eyes as he answered her. She had no heart to   34  and accepted William as her student. But at each music lesson, William appeared to be in a hurry and played   35  “My mother is waiting outside for me,” he would tell the teacher. She was tempted to advise William not to   36  his time with lessons anymore as he   37  hit the right notes.  38  there was something about William — - she was fascinated with the tender look in his eyes   39  he mentioned “Mother”.
Suddenly, William stopped coming for his lessons. At the end of the semester year, the music teacher decided to   40  a piano recital (独奏会) for her students and she asked them to participate.
She was   41  to find William’s application to contribute a musical piece. She would place him last in the recital   42  he made mistakes.
The day came and William appeared.  43  it was his turn to play, William bowed before the audience and said he was thankful for the music teacher’s   44  with him. “Tonight I am dedicating (献)my music to my mother.” he said.
Everyone later asked why William did not bring his mother as she would   45  be proud. William replied, “My mother was   46  and she could never  47  me play during her life time.   48   she sacrificed her time and money to let me learn the piano. This morning Mother passed away. I am sure she is now  49  as she can hear my piano recital. I chose a piece of piano music by Beethoven. As you all know, Beethoven was deaf by the end of his career. But music always symbolized his   50  for freedom and I would like to dedicate it to Mother.”
小题1:.
A.hoped B.persuaded C.allowed D.preferred
小题2:.
A.fingers B.brains C.eyes D.arms
小题3:.
A.surprise B.joys C.tears D.disappointment
小题4:.  
A.put him downB.turn him down C.put him off D.turn him off
小题5:.  
A.badly B.nicelyC.carefully D.patiently
小题6:.  
A.passB.take C.kill D.waste
小题7:.  
A.ever B.never C.even D.always
小题8:.  
A.Instead B.Therefore C.Then D.But
小题9:.  
A.at one time B.from time to time C.each timeD.the first time
小题10:.  
A.support B.take C.intend D.organize
小题11:.  
A.delighted B.surprised C.curious D.angry
小题12:.  
A.as far as B.if only C.in case D.now that
小题13:.  
A.Until B.Since C.While D.When
小题14:.  
A.patience B.advice C.guide D.concern
小题15:.  
A.surely B.gradually C.finally D.quickly
小题16:.  
A.blind B.deaf C.illD.wounded
小题17:.  
A.watch B.appreciate C.teach D.hear
小题18:.  
A.Besides B.Then C.Yet D.Otherwise
小题19:.  
A.happy B.relaxed C.free D.sad
小题20:.  
A.effortB.struggleC.beliefD.challenge

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…That’s my second piece of advice, very simple: Don’t make excuses. Take responsibility not just for your successes; take responsibility where you fall short as well.
Now, the truth is, no matter how hard you work, you’re not going to ace (取得好成绩) every class. You’re not going to succeed the first time you try something. There are going to be times when you screw up (弄糟). There will be times where you hurt people you love. There will be times when you make a mistake and you stray (偏离) from the values that you hold most deeply.
And when that happens, it’s the easiest thing in the world to start looking around for somebody else to blame. Your professor was too hard; the coaches were playing favorites; your friend just didn’t understand.
No, but this is an easy habit to get into. You see it every day in Washington — every day -—folks calling each other names, making all sorts of accusations on television. Everybody is always pointing a finger at somebody else. You notice that?
Now, this community could have easily gone down that road. This community could have made excuses — well, our kids have fewer advantages, our schools have fewer resources — how can we compete? You could have spent years pointing fingers— blaming parents, blaming teachers, blaming the principal , blaming the superintendent.
But that’s — Class of 2010, I want you to pay attention on this because that’s not what happened. Instead, this community was honest with itself about where you were falling short. You decided to do better, push your kids harder, open their minds wider, expose them to all kinds of ideas and people and experiences.
So, graduates, I hope you’ll continue those efforts. Don’t make excuses. And I hope that wherever you go, you won’t narrow the broad intellectual and social exposure you’ve had here at Kalamazoo Central — instead, seek to expand it. Don’t just hang out with people who look like you or share your political views. Broaden your circle to include people with different backgrounds and life experiences, because that’s how you’ll end up learning what it’s like to walk in somebody else’s shoes. That’s how you’ll come to understand the challenges other people face.
And this is not just an academic exercise. It’s a way to broaden your ambit (范围) of concern and learn to see yourselves in each other.
—adapted from US President Barack Obama’s graduation ceremony speech at the Kalamazoo Central High School.
小题1: The underlined words “fall short” in Paragraph 1 probably mean         .
A.make a decision B.begin to experience something
C.have someone else to blame D.fail to reach a standard
小题2: The underlined word “this” in Paragraph 4 refers to         .
A.misunderstanding your friendsB.straying from the values you hold
C.making accusations on televisionD.blaming someone else for your mistake
小题3: We can infer from Paragraphs 5 and 6 that the community         .
A.has got used to making excusesB.has lived up to its responsibility
C.is satisfied with itselfD.provides fewer resources than it used to
小题4: In the last two paragraphs, Obama calls on the graduates to         .
A.welcome different ideas, people and experiences
B.participate in as many social activities as they can
C.make friends with people who share their polit­ical views
D.be honest and concerned about the community

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