He could have been president of Israel or played violin at Carnegie Hall, but he
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He could have been president of Israel or played violin at Carnegie Hall, but he was too busy thinking. His thinking on God, love and the meaning of life graces our greeting cards and day-timers.
Fifty years after his death, his shock（乱蓬蓬的一堆）of white hair and hanging moustache still symbolize genius. Einstein remains the foremost scientist of the modern time. Looking back 2,400 years, only Newton ,Galileo and Aristotle were his equals.
Around the world , universities and academies（研究院）are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s “miracle year” when he published five scientific papers in 1905 that basically changed our grasp of space, time ,light and matter. Only he could top himself about a decade later with his theory of relativity.
Born in the age of horse-drawn carriages, his ideas launched a technological revolution that has made more changes in a century than in the previous two thousand years. Computers, satellites, telecommunications, lasers, televisions and nuclear power all owe their invention to ways in which Einstein exposed a stranger and more complicated reality underneath the world.
He escaped Hitler’s Germany and devoted the rest of his life to human rights and peace with an authority unmatched by any scientist today, or even most politicians and religious leaders. He spoke out against fascism（法西斯主义）and racial prejudice. His FBI(美国联邦调查局)file ran 1,400 pages.
His letters expose a disorderly personal life ─ married twice and indifferent toward his children while absorbed in physics. Yet he charmed lovers and admirers with poetry and sailboat outings. Friends and neighbors fiercely protected his privacy.
小题1:The first paragraph implies that Einstein .| A．had the gift for politics and music | | B．had run for president before he worked at his research | | C．was an excellent violinist | | D．was more a political leader of a musician than a thinker |
小题2:When you think of Einstein, what typical appearance was formed in your mind?| A．Funny and humorous, with an air of a musician. | | B．Wearing very wide trousers and a moustache, with an image of an actor. | | C．Rough untidy mass of white hair and hanging moustache , with an image of thinking . | | D．Black long hair and moustache, with his eyes deep set. |
小题3:Why was 1905 called Einstein’s “miracle year”?| A．Because he topped himself with the theory of relativity. | | B．Because he made important discoveries of space, time , light and matter. | | C．Because he published five papers on his theory of relativity. | | D．Because he wrote five important articles to help people understand space, time , light and matter better. |
小题4:Which of the following is not true about Einstein according to the passage?| A．When he was absorbed in his research ,he didn’t care for his family. | | B．He tried to amuse his family and friends in his spare time. | | C．He was so busy with the physical research that he showed no interest in politics. | | D．His theory led to much improvement in many technological fields. |
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答案
小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:D
小题4:C |
解析
小题1: 推理判断题。根据第一段的意义推测可知：他具有政治和音乐天赋。
小题2:细节理解题。根据第二段“his shock of white hair and hanging moustache still symbolize genius”可知：他那一头蓬乱而浓密的白发，微垂的“八”字胡仍是天才的象征。
小题3:细节理解题。根据第三段的意义可知：在1905年，爱因斯坦发表了五篇科学论文，从根本上改变了人们对空间、时间、光和物质的理解，也只有他自己才能在10年后再次超越自己，提出了相对论。
小题4: 事实判断题。第四段讲到：他的理论和思想引发了一场科学技术革命。这场科技革命带来的变化远比以往2000年来变化的总和还要多。由此可知D项是正确的。短文最后一段讲到：每当专注思考物理问题时，他就会对身边的子女漠不关心。但是，他也会“利用”诗歌和帆船航行来吸引他的爱人和仰慕者。由此可知A、B两项是正确的。 |
举一反三
Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days of the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, England. But Chinese hurdler(跨栏运动员) Liu Xiang surprised everyone by taking the bronze medal in the men"s 60-meter hurdles.
Liu became the first Chinese male athlete to get a world indoor medal in the 18-year history of the championship and was the only Asian medallist this time.
"Karaoke (卡拉OK)! That"s what I"m going to do. I"m going to get a big group of my friends together and sing. I love both Western and Chinese music but especially Michael Jackson," said Liu after clocking 7.52 seconds in the final to take his place on the podium (领奖台).
"Frankly speaking, I didn"t think I was in the shape to win a medal," Liu said. "On my arrival here, my aim was just to fight my way into the final. After I did that, I thought I might just get into the top six. I knew British hurdler Colin Jackson was going to be here and he"s the world record holder indoors and out."
"There was also Cuba"s reigning (统治的) Olympic champion Anier Garcia and Allen Johnson, from the United States." It was Johnson, the reigning world outdoor champion, who was successful in 7.47 seconds with Garcia second and Jackson finished back in fifth.
Now Liu will never underestimate his chances again and is aiming for glory in Paris later this year.
"There is the World Championship outdoors in the summer and I have now got to think that I can get a medal. I can never again think that I can"t get a medal," he said. Liu"s success here marks his rapid transition into the senior ranks.
"The university gives me a lot of flexibility. My courses are very easy and the teachers are very helpful," said Liu.
They might have to be even more accommodating(乐于助人的) now if Liu starts taking on celebrity status, although an invite to his homecoming karaoke party may help.
小题1:The first sentence "Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days…" means "________". | A．Asian athletes can do things at their will in the first two days | | B．Asian athletes haven"t any achievements in the first two days | | C．Asian athletes could match athletes from other continents | | D．Asian athletes are tired of competing in the first two days |
小题2:The underlined sentence means "________". | A．I was not satisfied with my performances | | B．winning a medal can"t show what I have done | | C．I didn"t think I was able to win a medal | | D．I haven"t told anyone about my achievements in the hurdles |
小题3:Liu ________ the World Championship outdoors in Paris later this year. | A．is busy preparing for | | B．has great pressure on | | C．is more confident of his ability in | | D．pays little attention to |
小题4:Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | A．Liu Xiang was the youngest athlete to take part in the competition in England. | | B．Liu Xiang was the first Asian medallist to get a world indoor medal. | | C．Liu Xiang is not only a good athlete but a music-lover. | | D．Liu Xiang finds it hard to get along with teachers in university. |
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The story goes that some time ago, a man punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became infuriated(愤怒的) when the child tried to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, "This is for you, Daddy."
The man was embarrassed by his earlier overreaction, but his anger flared again when he found out the box was empty. He yelled at her, stating, "Don"t you know, when you give someone a present, there is supposed to be something inside? The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and cried, "Oh, Daddy, it"s not empty at all. I blew kisses into the box. They"re all for you, Daddy."
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little girl, and he begged for her forgiveness.
Only a short time later, an accident took the life of the child. It is also told that her father kept that gold box by his bed for many years and, whenever he was discouraged, he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.
In a very real sense, each one of us, as humans beings, have been given a gold container filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children, family members, friends, and God. There is simply no other possession, anyone could hold, more precious than this.
小题1:The 3-year-old girl was punished by her father for ________.| A．wasting gold | B．wasting wrapping paper | | C．putting the box under the Christmas tree | D．bringing the gift to her father |
小题2:What’s inside the box according to the little girl?| A．nothing | B．air | | C．kisses | D．gold wrapping paper |
小题3:The father remembered the love of his daughter by ________.| A．kissing the gold box. | B．putting gold into the box. | | C．taking out an imaginary kiss from the box. | D．keeping the little girl’s ash box by his bed. |
小题4:Choose the best title for the passage.| A．The kisses in the box. | B．A girl and his father | | C． A love story | D．The box under the Christmas tree. |
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I played a racquetball game against my cousin Ed last week. It was one of the most __1__ and tiring games I’ve ever had. When Ed first phoned and ___2___ we play, I laughed quietly, figuring on an ___3___ victory. After all, Ed’s idea of ___4___ has always been nothing more ___5___ than lifting a fork to his mouth. ___6___ I can remember, Ed’s been the least physically fit member in the family, and ___7___ proud of himself. His big stomach has always ballooned out between his T-shirt and trousers. Although the family often ___8___ about that, Ed refused to buy a ___9___ T-shirt or to lose weight. So when Ed ___10___ for our game not only with the bottom of his shirt gathered inside his trousers but also with a stomach you could hardly ___11___, I was so surprised that I was ___12___. My cousin must have made an effort to get himself into shape. ___13___, at the point in our game when I’d have predicted(预计) the score to be about 9 to 1 in my favor, it was ___14___ 7 to 9 — and Ed was ___15___. The sudden realization was painful. We ___16___ to play like two mad men. When the score was 16 up, I was having serious ___17___ about staying alive until 21 years old, let alone ___18___ that many points. When the game finally ended, both of us were lying flat on our backs, too tired to ___19___. In a way, I think we both won: I the game, but cousin Ed my ___20___.
1. A. encouraging B. hopeless C. surprising D. regular
2. A. declared B. mentioned C. persuaded D. suggested
3. A. unforgettable B. unexpected C. easy D. early
4. A. exercise B. preparation C. joy D. fitness
5. A. time-saving B. comfortable C. suitable D. effort-making
6. A. As soon as B. As long as C. When D. Since
7. A. strangely B. personally C. reasonably D. eagerly
8. A. cared B. forgot C. quarreled D. joked
9. A. clean B. larger C. straight D. darker
10. A. set out B. got ready C. arrived D. returned
11. A. notice B. admire C. believe D. measure
12. A. nervous B. curious C. careless D. speechless
13. A. After all B. As a result C. Above all D. At last
14. A. mistakenly B. then C. instead D. naturally
15. A. leading B. coming C. waiting D. counting
16. A. pretended B. stopped C. continued D. decided
17. A. thoughts B. doubts C. situations D. problems
18. A. scoring B. completing C. receiving D. keeping
19. A. play B. start C. sleep D. move
20. A. friendship B. respect C. support D. favor |
Now let’s talk about doing well by doing good—many people who have ever been volunteers for the community find their place in relative jobs or even make their way to be corporate(团体的)leaders.
Consider the case of Kimberly Mulcahy. Throughout her career, Mulcahy has actively volunteered in her community, profession and industry. Though she put in long hours as Vice President at a Fortune 500 company, she also found time to professional and community organizations.
Then last year, the unexpected thing happened. The company where she’d worked for more than 20 years was bought out and she was laid off.
On hearing the news, those who she served were quick not only to offer her support—but actual jobs! In the end, Mulcahy was hired by a PR agency—she used to work as a director of her industry association. And she brought with her several accounts based on relationships she had formed through volunteering.
Volunteering was a godsend(天赐之物)to Todd, who has been a mid-level manager at the same company for many years. After he was out of work, he felt old and disappointed. But Todd knew he needed a change. Todd became involved in community service. He joined his town’s volunteer fire department and was soon appointed to the finance committee.
Sometimes volunteering helps you bring passion to your work, other times it can turn your life’s passion into your work. Cape Cod Baseball League President Judy Scarafile is a registered pharmacist(药剂师)whose love of the game led her to volunteered as league publicist(宣传员), secretary and deputy commissioner woman to hold the top post.
Whether you are to enter the workforce, build your resume, or follow your passion, volunteering is good for the soul and the career.
小题1: By saying “doing well by doing good” in Paragraph 1, the author wants to_____.| A．encourage us just to do it, and it will be better | | B．encourage us to try as hard as possible | | C．tell us not to give up | | D．tell us that people who have volunteered their way into |
小题2:Which of the following is NOT true about Mulcahy according to the passage?| A．Mulcahy put in long hours as Vice President at a Fortune 500 company. | | B．Mulcahy becomes a famous football player. | | C．Mulcahy brought with her several accounts based on relationships she had formed through volunteering. | | D．Mulcahy was hired by a PR agency. |
小题3:Which of the following words can best describe Todd?| A．Learned | B．Lucky | C．Rude | D．Realistic |
小题4:Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?| A．Volunteer Work Can Boost Your Career. | | B．Mulcahy’s Voluntary Work Experience. | | C．It’s a Good Chance to Be a Volunteer. | | D．Volunteer Work. |
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Anna Koumikova was born on June 7th, 1981 in Moscow. Her parents" names are Allah and Sergel. When she was 5 years old, her parents sold their TV to buy her the first tennis bat for Christmas. She played in a club near her place until aged 11. Then she moved to Bradenton, Florida(USA) to train with Nick Bollitierri. At 14, she represented Russia in a Fed Cup match and became the youngest player ever to win a Fed Cup match.
Kournikova made her WTA first show at 15 years old at the US Open where she finally lost against player Steffi Graf. But she made it to the double quarter finals that same match. In 1996, Kournikova won the Rookie of the Year award and the next year. She improved very much to even make it to the semi - finals in Wimbledon. She lost to world number one Martina Hingis at the French Open and at Wimbledon. In 1999 she won her professional title at Midland, Miehigon, an international Tennis Federation match. She was 5th favourite in Illinois the same year and won her 2nd career ITF match. She won her first grand slam(大满贯) title ill 1999 with Martina Hingis in doubles at the Australia Open. Since then, they have played regularly together and have quickly become one of the "best pairs. Aim in 1999,she made her first career WTA final in key Biscayne against Venus Williams in a tough 3 set match. She alto won her first doubles tile with Monica Seles in Tokyo.
At present Kournikova is more successful on the net than at the net. She remains the "most searched" and "most download (网上下载)" on the internet, three times more popular than the NO. 2 sports figure, Michael Jordan. She is still very young and she seems to have a great future ahead !
小题1: Which of the following is right?| A．Kournikova beat Steffi Graf at the US Open when she was 15. | | B．Kournikova won the Rookie of the Year award in 1999. | | C．Koumikova is now more lucky at the net than on the Internet. | | D．In 1997, Kournikova worked hard to make it to the semi - finals in Wimbledon. |
小题2: Kournikova won her first grand slam title in doubles at the Australia Open with . | A．Steffi Graf | B．Venus Williams | C．Martina Hingis | D．Monica Seles |
小题3: From the text we can know Kournikova won her professional title in an ITF match .| A．at Midland | B．in France | C．in Australia | D．at Biscayne |
小题4:What can we learn about Kournikova?| A．She has a lot of fans on the Internet. | | B．Her parents gave her much support. | | C．She beat Martina Hings in 1996. | | D．She played tennis for her home country Russia. |
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