Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phra
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Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
In the past，most American mothers were at home to take care of their children during the day. Now, 36 , many mothers are working. More than half of the American women with young children have 37 outside the house.
American families solve the child care 38 in different ways. Some parents allow older children to stay at home alone after school. The parents 39 make sure that their children, usually not younger than 10 years old, understand 40 rules and can deal with emergencies (紧急情况). Other parents say they would 41 allow their children to be at home alone. They usually 42 someone to take care of the children.
Some parents in the U. S. find their own ways to cut the cost of child care. They join child care 43 . Each person in the group 44 for the children of other group members at different times. Some parents ask local churches, schools and social organizations to help 45 activities for the children. These child care choices often cost 46 or no money. Many American parents, however, still struggle with the problem of 47 good child care at a reasonable price.
| 小题1: | | A．therefore | B．otherwise | C．thus | D．however |
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| 小题2: | | A．children | B．jobs | C．houses | D．money |
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| 小题3: | | A．problem | B．question | C．chance | D．choice |
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| 小题5: | | A．dangerous | B．safety | C．funny | D．true |
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| 小题6: | | A．rather | B．certainly | C．always | D．never |
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| 小题7: | | A．tell | B．stop | C．pay | D．invite |
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| 小题8: | | A．schools | B．groups | C．clubs | D．hospitals |
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| 小题9: | | A．cares | B．sends | C．asks | D．pays |
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| 小题10: | | A．have | B．offer | C．play | D．join |
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| 小题11: | | A．much | B．little | C．enough | D．a great deal |
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| 小题12: | | A．taking | B．finding | C．losing | D．suffering |
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答案
小题1:D
小题1:B
小题1:A
小题1:B
小题1:B
小题1:D
小题1:C
小题1:B
小题1:A
小题1:B
小题1:B
小题1:B |
解析
36. however表示转折，意为“然而”。
37. 根据前文“ many mothers are working” 得出。
38. problem 常与 settle 或 solve 搭配，意为“解决问题”。
39. must表示“必须”。
40. safety rules 意为“安全规则”。
41. 根据下文可判断这里应是否定句。
42. pay sb. to do sth. 应为“花钱雇人做某事”。
43. 本文讲的是照顾孩子的问题，其他三项与内容无关。
44. care for意为“照顾”
45. offer意为“提供”。
46. 根据下文“or no money”来判断应选little。
47. 此空格意思上应是“找到”。 |
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There is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling. No school I have taught in has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant as a basic skill. There are, however, vastly different ideas about how to teach it, or how much priority（优先）it must be given over general language development and writing ability. The problem is, how to encourage a child to express himself freely and confidently in writing without holding him back with the complexities（复杂）of spelling.
If spelling becomes the only focal point of his teacher’s interest, clearly a bright child will be likely to “play safe”. He will tend to write only words within his spelling range, choosing to avoid adventurous language. That’s why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to content rather than technical ability.
I was once shocked to read on the bottom of a sensitive piece of writing about a personal experience: “ This work is terrible! There are far too many spelling errors and your writing is illegible（难以辨认的）.” It may have been a sharp criticism of the pupil’s technical abilities in writing, but it was also a sad reflection on the teacher who had omitted to read the essay, which contained some beautiful expressions of the child’s deep feelings. The teacher was not wrong to draw attention to the errors, but if his priorities had centered on the child’s ideas, an expression of his disappointment with the presentation would have given the pupil more motivation（动力）to seek improvement.
小题1:Teachers are different in their opinions about ___________.| A．the difficulties in teaching spelling | | B．the role of spelling in general language development | | C．the complexities of the basic writing skills | | D．the necessity of teaching spelling |
小题2: The expression “play safe” probably means ____________.| A．to write carefully | B．to do as the teachers say | | C．to use dictionaries frequently | D．to avoid using words one is not sure of |
小题3: Teachers encourage the use of dictionaries so that___________.| A．students will be able to express their ideas more freely | | B．students will have more confidence in writing | | C．teachers will have less trouble in correcting mistakes | | D．students will learn to be independent of teachers |
小题4: The writer seems to think that the teacher’s judgment on that sensitive piece of writing is____________.| A．unfair | B．reasonable | C．foolish | D．careless |
小题5:The major point discussed in the passage is_____________.| A．the importance of developing writing skills | | B．the complexities of spelling | | C．the correct way of marking compositions | | D．the relationship between spelling and the content of a composition |
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Children of America are getting fatter every time. 13% of the children at the age of 6 to 11 are overweight(too fat).
When we look at children’s lives today in the USA, we can see the root(origin)of the problem--sports and foods. Young children like sports but they don’t have enough around the start of high school. That’s especially true for girls. Meanwhile, to make matters worse, schools are becoming much more interested in sports teams. So children are not able to get enough exercise just when they need it the most. There is also the food problem. Children get most of their calories(热量) at restaurants or parties or somewhere else away from home. They often drink too many Cokes. Parents have a lot of fears about telling a child he needs to lose weight-- they are afraid it will push a child into an eating disorder. Some parents fear that pushing children to lose weight means their children will think they’re not good enough, or not loved because of their weight. Parents need to come to terms with the fact that the family is very important to the children. The most useful program for children is called "family weight control". This is good news. Mom and Dad, even if they don’t have weight problems, have to go through the same program as their children and learn how to get some exercise and how to eat healthily.
小题1:Why are American children getting fatter? The writer thinks_______.| A．parents also have weight problem as their children | | B．children drink too many Cokes | | C．schools are more interested in sports teams | | D．children have less exercise and eat unhealthily |
小题2:The writer wants to tell parents that_______.| A．overweight children are not loved by people | | B．children are afraid to lose weight when they have to | | C．family members can help overweight children a lot | | D．girls don’t like to exercise |
小题3:The writer thinks if mother or father is on the same program as their children, _______.| A．"family weight control" will be successful | | B．it will make the children eat much more | | C．their children will not eat better | | D．parents will feel sorry about themselves |
小题4:Which of the following is NOT the root of overweight problem? _______.| A．Higher-calorie. | B．Less sports. | C．Family weight control. | D．higher-fat foods. |
小题5:What does “come to terms with” probably mean in the passage?| A．ignore | B．give in to | C．get away with | D．do research into |
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A university graduate described as a “respectable and intelligent” woman is seeking professional(专业的) help after being convicted of （证明有……罪）shoplifting for the second time in six months.
Ana Luz, recently studying for her PhD, has been told she could end up behind bars unless she can control the desire to steal from shops .
Luz ,who lives with her partner in Fitzwilliam Road ,Cambridge ,admitted stealing clothes worth ￡9.95 from John Lewis in Oxford Street ,London ,on March 9.
Phillip Lemoyne ,prosecuting（起诉）,said Luz selected some clothes from a display and took them to the ladies’ toilet in the store .When she came out again she was wearing one of the skirts she had selected ,having taken off the anti-theft security alarms（防盗警报装置）.
She was stopped and caught after leaving the store without paying, Mr Lemoyne said.
He added that she was upset on her arrest and apologized for her actions.
Luz,28, was said to have been convicted of shoplifting by Cambridge judges last October ,but Morag Duff, defending ,said she had never been in trouble with the police before that .
“She is ashamed and embarrassed（尴尬） but doesn’t really have any explanation why she did this ,” Miss Duff said . “She didn’t intend to steal when she went into the store .She is at a loss to explain it. She is otherwise a very respectable and intelligent young lady .She went to her doctor and asked for advice because she wants to know if there is anything in particular that caused her to do this.”
Judge David Azan fined Luz ￡ 50, and warned : “You’ve got a criminal record .If you carry on like this ,you will end up in prison ,which will ruin your bright future you may have.”
Luz achieved a degree in design at university in her native Spain, went on to a famous university in Berlin , Germany for her master’s degree and is now studying for a PhD at Cambridge University ,UK.
小题1:What does the underlined sentence “She is at a loss to explain it” mean?| A．In her opinion it was a loss to the clothes shops where she stole things. | | B．She doesn’t have any idea why she has the desire to steal from shops. | | C．She thinks it is a loss for her to explain why she stole things from shops. | | D．Personally she feels ashamed and embarrassed for her shoplifting actions. |
小题2:Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “shoplifting” used in the passage?| A．Carrying goods in a lift for a shop. | B．Taking goods to the ladies’ toilet . | | C．Selecting some goods from a display. | D．Taking goods from a shop without paying. |
小题3:From the passage we can learn that .| A．Ana Luz is already got her PhD at Cambridge University ,UK | | B．Ana Luz is ashamed and embarrassed and knows why she often did so | | C．the university graduate will be put in prison if she steals in shops once more | | D．Phillip Lemoyne is the “respectable and intelligent” woman’s defense lawyer |
小题4:What would be the best title for the passage ?| A．Shoplifting Shame of a PhD Student. | | B．Apologizing for the Actions in Shops. | | C．Seeking Professional Help from Experts. | | D．Controlling the Desire to Steal from Shops |
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Many young people in America go to camps when they are out of school during the summer. They are offered a chance to explore different things: nature, sports, music, technology ——even business and economy.
One such program for high school students in the Pacific Northwest is called Washington Business Week. The program began in 1975. Officials say forty-five thousand people have attended Washington Business Week. Other states now have similar camps.
Washington Business Week describes itself as a way to learn more about how to plan for the future in an ever-changing economy. Students form an executive(行政的) management (管理) team. They lead an imaginary company to financial success.
The camp is held at three colleges in Washington State. The high school students live in the college housing. The cost of the camp is almost three hundred dollars, but families can receive financial assistance(援助).
Some business camps are free. These are for students from poor areas. The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship（企业家）(NFTE) is an organization based in New York City that supports such camps. It has programs around the United States and its Web site lists international partners in China, Tanzania and a few other countries. NFTE says it has served more than one hundred thousand young people since 1987.
Among other business camps is Camp C.E.O.. C.E.O is an chief executive officer. And this camp is for girls only. Camp C.E.O. is supported by the Girl Scouts of America and takes place for one week each summer.
The camp took place last month in Tennessee. The girls worked with successful businesswomen
from different industries. The girls learned how to build a business and develop an idea into a product. And, we imagine, they also had some fun.
小题1: In Washington Business Week, students successfully run a company_______.| A．that they are working in | B．that belongs to the American government | | C．that does not actually exist | D．that was once shut down |
小题2:Which of the following is True about NFTE? | A．It offers financial help to all students. | | B．It has programs in America and some other countries. | | C．It was organized by many rich New Yorkers. | | D．One of its aims is to train students to be business managers. |
小题3:What can we conclude from the passage ?| A．The Americans are good at enjoying their lives in many camps. | | B．The young Americans are living a happy life in camps. | | C．The Americans pay attention to developing the students’ abilities. | | D．It is easier to organize business camps in America than other countries. |
小题4:Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A. Summer camps for students B. Summer camps for future C.E.O.
C. Summer camps being popular D. Summer camps in the world |
People hold the belief that a fun-filled, pain free life equals happiness actually reduces their chances of ever attaining real happiness. If fun and pleasure are equal to happiness then pain must be equal to unhappiness. But in fact, the opposite is true: more often things that lead to happiness involve some pain.
As a result, many people don’t like the very attempts that are the source of true happiness. They fear the pain brought by such things as marriage, raising children, professional achievement, commitment(承担的义务)，self-improvement.
Ask a bachelor why he resists marriage even though he finds dating to be less and less satisfying. If he is honest, he will tell you that he is afraid of making a commitment, for commitment is in fact quite painful. The single life is filled with fun, adventure, excitement. Marriage has such moments, but they are not its most obvious features.
Couples with infant children are lucky to get a whole night’s sleep or a three-day vacation. I don’t know any parent who would choose the word “fun” to describe raising children. But couples who decide not to have children never know the joys of watching a child grow up or of playing with a grandchild.
Understanding and accepting true happiness is one of the most liberating realizations because true happiness has nothing to do with fun. It liberates(解放) time: now we can devote more hours to activities that can genuinely increase our happiness. It liberates money: buying that new car or those fancy clothes that will do nothing to increase our happiness now seems pointless. And it liberates us from envy: we now understand that all those who are always having so much fun actully may not be happy at all.
小题1:According to the author, a bachelor resists marriage chiefly because____| A．he is unwilling to take family responsibilities | | B．he believes that life will be more cheerful if he remains single | | C．he finds more fun in dating than in marriage | | D．he fears it will put an end to all his fun, adventure and excitement |
小题2: The underlined word bachelor means_________| A．a married man | B．a college student | | C．a single man | D．an academic degree |
小题3:From the last paragraph, we learn that envy sometimes results from______| A．hatred | B．misunderstanding | C．prejudice | D．ignorance |
小题4:To understand what true happiness, one must________| A．have as much fun as possible during one’s lifetime. | | B．make every effort to liberate oneself from pain | | C．put up with pain under all circumstances | | D．be able to distinguish happiness from fun |
小题5:What is the author trying to tell us?| A．Happiness often goes hand in hand with pain. | | B．One must know how to attain happiness. | | C．It is important to make commitments. | | D．It is pain that leads to happiness. |
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