We have been driving in fog all morning, but the fog is lifting now. The little
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We have been driving in fog all morning, but the fog is lifting now. The little seaside villages are 36 , one by one. "There is my grandmother"s house," I say, 37 across the bay to a shabby old house.
I am in Nova Scotia on a pilgrimage (朝圣) with Lise, my granddaughter, seeking roots for her, retracing (追溯) 38 memory for me. Lise was one of the mobile children, 39 from house to house in childhood. She longs for a sense of 40 , and so we have come to Nova Scotia where my husband and I were born and where our ancestors 41 for 200 years.
We soon 42 by the house and I tell her what it was like here, the memories 43 back, swift as the tide (潮水).
Suddenly, I long to walk again in the 44 where I was once so gloriously a child. It still 45 a member of the family, but has not been lived in for a while. We cannot go into the house, but I can still walk 46 the rooms in memory. Here, my mother 47 in her bedroom window and wrote in her diary. I can still see the enthusiastic family 48 into and out of the house. I could never have enough of being 49 them. However, that was long after those childhood days. Lise 50 attentively as I talk and then says, " So this is where I 51 ; where I belong. "
She has 52 her roots. To know where I come from is one of the great longings of the human 53 To be rooted is "to have an origin". We need 54 origin. Looking backward, we discover what is unique in us; learn the 55 of "I". We must all go home again—in reality or memory.
| 小题1: | | A．appearing | B．moving | C．exposing | D．expanding |
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| 小题2: | | A．referring | B．travelling | C．pointing | D．coming |
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| 小题3: | | A．shared | B．short | C．fresh | D．treasured |
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| 小题4: | | A．passed | B．raised | C．moved | D．sent |
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| 小题5: | | A．home | B．duty | C．reality | D．relief |
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| 小题6: | | A．built | B．lived | C．remained | D．explored |
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| 小题7: | | A．catch up | B．pull up | C．step down | D．come down |
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| 小题8: | | A．falling | B．turning | C．rushing | D．bringing |
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| 小题9: | | A．yard | B．village | C．room | D．house |
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| 小题10: | | A．adapts to | B．appeals to | C．belongs to | D．occurs to |
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| 小题11: | | A．across | B．through | C．along | D．past |
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| 小题12: | | A．lay | B．played | C．stood | D．sat |
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| 小题13: | | A．marching | B．looking | C．breaking | D．pouring |
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| 小题14: | | A．between | B．with | C．near | D．behind |
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| 小题15: | | A．wonders | B．listens | C．reacts | D．agrees |
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| 小题16: | | A．began | B．grew | C．studied | D．stayed |
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| 小题17: | | A．deepened | B．recognized | C．accepted | D．found |
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| 小题18: | | A．heart | B．rights | C．interest | D．behaviors |
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| 小题20: | | A．meaning | B．expression | C．connection | D．background |
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答案
小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:D
小题4:C
小题5:A
小题6:B
小题7:B
小题8:C
小题9:D
小题10:C
小题11:B
小题12:D
小题13:D
小题14:B
小题15:B
小题16:A
小题17:D
小题18:A
小题19:C
小题20:A |
解析
【主旨大意】本文介绍了作者和孙女的寻根之旅，通过这次旅行，作者认识到每个人都渴望知道自己来自何方，找到自我，这样可以更加明白“我”的含义。
小题1:考查动词。A出现，B移动；C暴露；D扩大。根据前面的雾在上升the fog is lifting now，说明海边的村子一个一个的出现了appearing。选A。
小题2:考查动词。A参考，所指，B旅游C指向，D，来。句意：我边说边指着海湾对面的破旧的房子。选C
小题3:考查词义辨析。A分享的；B短暂的；C新鲜的；D珍惜的。我去Nova Scotia为孙女寻根，为自己寻找珍藏的记忆。选D。
小题4:考查动词。A通过B抚养C搬家D送，从前面的mobile children说明Lisa经常搬家。选C。
小题5:考查名词。A家B责任C事实D宽慰。因为上句话说Lisa经常搬家。她希望有家的感觉。选A。
小题6:考查动词。A建造B生活C仍然D探险，句意：我和丈夫出生的地方和祖先生活了200年的地方。选B。
小题7:考查词组。A赶上B停靠在一边C走下来D下来，句意：我们很快停在房子旁边。选B。
小题8:考查动词。A落下，B转弯C冲，D带来，句意：记忆像洪水一样涌来。选C。
小题9:考查上下文串联。A院子B村子C房间D房子，从前面一段提到pulled up by the house，可知是house，选D。
小题10:考查词组。A适应B吸引C属于D发生，句意：房子还属于家里的一个成员。选C。
小题11:考查介词。A穿过（表面）B穿过（内部）C沿着D经过，句意：我不能进入房子，但我可以走过记忆中的房间。选B。
小题12:考查动词。A躺B玩C站D坐，句意：妈妈坐在卧室的窗户边写日记。选D
小题13:考查动词。A行军B打破C打破D涌入，我还能看见热情的家人涌入。选D
小题14:考查介词。A在..之间，B和…一起，C在…附近D在…后面，句意：我和他们在一起永远不觉得够。选B。
小题15:考查动词。A想知道，B听C反应D同意，句意：我在谈话的时候，Lisa认真的听。选B。
小题16:考查动词。A开始B成长C学习，D逗留，句意：Lisa说：那么这就是我开始的地方了。和后面的belong对应。选A。
小题17:考查动词。A加深B认识C接受D发现，从前面的seeking roots for her可知Lisa找到了她的根。选D。
小题18:考查名词。A心B权利C兴趣D行为，句意：人类的内心最渴望的东西是知道自己来自何处。选A。
小题19:考查代词：句意：我们每个人都需要那个根。特指前面的an origin。选C。
小题20:考查名词。A含义B表达C联系D背景，句意：回顾过往，我们可以看见独特的自我，明白“I”的真正含义。选A。 |
举一反三
China is a land of bicycles.At least it was back in 1992 when I travelled the country.Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle.Millions of them,all black.Cars were rare.Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year,I’ve found the opposite is true.There were millions of cars.However,people still use their bicycles to get around.For many,it’s the easiest and cheappiest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colours---silver,green,red,blue,yellow,whatever you want.
It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads,move skillfully through traffic,and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.
Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started to ride.
My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的).To be safe,I stayed with a “pack”of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit.So I took the ride carefully.
Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide,so crossing took time,skill and a little bit of luck.
I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my air was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people.Biking made me feel alive.
小题1:According to the suthour,why are bicycles still popular in China today?| A．Because they are traditinal and safe. | | B．Because they are convienent and inexpensive. | | C．Because they are colourful and available. | | D．Because they are fast and environment friendly. |
小题2:The authour decided to buy a bicycle because he intened ______.| A．to ride for fun | | B．to use for transport | | C．to experience local culture | | D．to improve his riding skills |
小题3:How did the suthour feel about his street crossing?| A．It was boring. | | B．It was difficult. | | C．It was lively. | | D．It was wonderful. |
小题4:Which of the following best describes the authour’s biking experience?| A．The authour enjoyed showing off his biking skill. | | B．The author was annoyed by the air while riding. | | C．The authour was praised by the other bikers. | | D．The authour took great pleatsure in biking. |
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The morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching. And I’d been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt: “The trouble with you is that you won’t put yourself in my place. Can’t you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head stubbornly—and felt the ache in my tooth. I’d thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phone book, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunchtime, I got lucky.
“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in.”
I took my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice? Why wasn’t he as busy as the others?
In the dentist’s office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.
When I told her my fears, she laughed and said, “Don’t worry. The dentist is very good.”
“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.
“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.
“The artwork?” I was puzzled.
The chair went back. Suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it: on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.
What a relief!
小题1:Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning?| A．Cheerful. | B．Nervous. | C．Satisfied. | D．Upset. |
小题2:What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?| A．The dentist’s agreeing to treat her at very short notice. | | B．The dentist’s being as busy as the other dentists. | | C．The surroundings of the dentist’s office. | | D．The laughing assistant of the dentist. |
小题3:Why did the author suddenly smile?| A．Because the dentist came at last. | | B．Because she saw a picture on the ceiling. | | C．Because she could relax in the chair. | | D．Because the assistant kept comforting her. |
小题4:What did the author learn from her experience most probably?| A．Strike while the iron is hot. | | B．Have a good word for one’s friend. | | C．Put oneself in other’s shoes. | | D．A friend in need is a friend indeed. |
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Spring is here and so is the cycling season. Here are some tips on how to do it safely and comfortably.
Watch your feet—Pushing with the wrong part of the foot can raise your risk of developing a painful injury of the heel and arch（脚心）, says Rob Werstine, a sports physiotherapist（理疗师）and board member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. You should push with the ball of your foot, he says.
Layer up—While it’s still cool, wear layers of clothing, with clothing close to the body that breathes and outer layers that do not absorb water. Go for bright colors that increase your visibility（可见度）.
Be reasonable—If you are just starting out and aren’t in good shape, don’t sign up for a 50-kilometre ride. And while cycling is great exercise for people who want to get into shape, if your doctor advises you not to do tiring exercise, cycling shouldn"t be your starting position, Werstine says. Walk to begin getting into shape and then graduate to cycling.
Fix the fit—If you develop lower back pain or numbness in your hands and fingers from cycling, it could be your bike isn’t adjusted properly for your height. A good cycle shop can help you find the right height for the seat and handlebars, but if you have continuing problems, consider consulting a bike fit physiotherapist, Werstine says.
Be mindful—You have to pay attention on the roads to vehicles, other cyclists and pedestrians（行人）.Consider taking a cycling safety course to practise your skills. Or do some reading about how to avoid dangerous cycling situations. bicyclesafe.com, for instance, lists 10 types of car-bike accidents and how to avoid them.
小题1:Which part of the foot should one use when cycling?| A．The heel. | B．The arch. | C．The ball. | D．The toes. |
小题2: From Paragraph 4 we can conclude______. | A．not everyone can exercise by cycling | B．walking is better than cycling | | C．cycling is popular with people | D．cycling is helpful to everyone |
小题3:According to the last paragraph, if you want to avoid danger when cycling, you should ______.
a. consider taking a cycling safety course
b. search for information on bicyclesafe.com
c. consider consulting a bike fit physiotherapist
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Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break form school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meeting in New York，So I had to get back . But that didn"t mean my husband and my son couldn"t stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.
The next day my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged一okay, ordered-them to wait it out at the airport, to "earn" more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?
Now some people may think I"m a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I"ve made living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks . I have been the consumer reporter of NBC"s Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in. I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn"t hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its longer, and it"s the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.
小题1:Why did Delta give the author"s family credits?| A．They took a later flight. | | B．They had early bookings. | | C．Their flight had been delayed. | | D．Their flight had been cancelled. |
小题2:What can we learn about the author?| A．She rarely misses a good deal. | | B．She seldom makes a compromise. | | C．She is very strict with her children | | D．She is interested in cheap products. |
小题3:What does the author do?| A．She"s a teacher. | | B．She"s a housewife. | | C．She"s a media person. | | D．She"s a businesswoman. |
小题4:What does the author want to tell us?| A．How to expose bad tricks. | | B．How to reserve airline seats. | | C．How to spend money wisely, | | D．How to make a business deal. |
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It happened to me recently. I was telling someone how much I had enjoyed reading Barack Obama’s Dreams From My Father and how it had changed my views of our President. A friend I was talking to agreed with me that it was ,in his words, “a brilliantly（精彩地）written book”. However, he then went on to talk about Mr Obama in a way which suggested he had no idea of his background at all. I sensed that I was talking to a book liar.
And it seems that my friend is not the only one. Approximately two thirds of people have lied about reading a book which they haven’t. In the World Book Day’s “Report on Guilty Secrets”, Dreams From My Father is at number 9. The report lists ten books, and various authors, which people have lied about reading, and as I’m not one to lie too often (I’d hate to be caught out ),I’ll admit here and now that I haven’t read the entire top ten . But I am pleased to say that, unlike 42 percent of people, I have read the book at number one, George Orwell’s 1984. I think it’s really brilliant.
The World Book Day report also has some other interesting information in it. It says that many people lie about having read Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoevsky(I haven’t read him, but haven’t lied about it either )and Herman Melville.
Asked why they lied, the most common reason was to “impress” someone they were speaking to. This could be tricky if the conversation became more in –depth!
But when asked which authors they actually enjoy, people named J. k. Rowling, John Grisham, Sophie Kinsella (ah, the big sellers, in other words). Forty-two percent of people asked admitted they turned to the back of the book to read the end before finishing the story(I’ll come clean: I do this and am astonished that 58 percent said they had never done so).
小题1:How did the author find his friend a book liar?| A．By judging his manner of speaking. | | B．By looking into his background. | | C．By mentioning a famous name. | | D．By discussing the book itself. |
小题2:Which of the following is a “guilty secret” according to the World Book Day report?| A．Charles Dickens is very low on the top-ten list. | | B．42% of people pretended to have read 1984. | | C．The author admitted having read 9 books. | | D．Dreams From My Father is hardly read. |
小题3:By lying about reading, a person hopes to.| A．control the conversation | | B．appear knowledgeable | | C．learn about the book | | D．make more friends |
小题4:What is the author’s attitude to 58%of readers?| A．Favorable. | | B．Uncaring | | C．Doubtful | | D．Friendly |
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