I had made up my mind a long time ago that I would not give a homeless person mo
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I had made up my mind a long time ago that I would not give a homeless person money, because I could never be sure what that money would be used for. Instead, I decided, I would buy them a sandwich, a cold drink on a hot day, a cup of coffee, whatever I could manage.
I was out recently and saw a homeless man outside of a Starbucks. I decided I would buy this man lunch. I bought a sandwich and soda.
Just as I was leaving the store, two policemen were approaching the man. Obviously the shop owners had complained of his wandering and the police were there to draw him away from the storefronts. Just as they were about to wake him, I asked one of the officers if it was all right if I just gave the man something before he went. I was not sure why I asked the permission but the policeman said sure and I just left the bag in the man’s cart, got in my car and drove off.
As I was driving off I remember thinking “I hope people saw that”. Then I had to seriously ask myself why I hoped people had seen me give the man a sandwich from Starbucks. Was it because I wanted people to think, “She’s such a nice person!”? Why did I hope others had seen me do it? I continued to wonder this all evening.
The next morning, it came to me that I wanted people to have witnessed that small act of kindness not so that I would receive credit and praise but so that they might be inspired to do the same and in so doing that others still would witness their acts of kindness. Thus the whole spirit of pity and giving would be lasting.
小题1:The underlined word “Starbucks” in the second paragraph is the name of a _________.| A．shop | B．bookstore | C．bank | D．man |
小题2:When the author saw the homeless man, he was __________.| A．begging outside | B．buying goods | | C．staying awake | D．falling asleep |
小题3:What’s the purpose of the passage?| A．To show the author is great. | | B．To encourage people to help others. | | C．To introduce an experience that changed the author. | | D．To call on people not to give money to a homeless man. |
小题4:The author can be best described as __________.| A．bad-tempered | B．hard-working | | C．kind-hearted | D．self-confident |
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小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:B
小题4:C |
解析
试题分析：本文通过作者的亲身经历鼓励人们去帮助别人。
小题1:根据Just as I was leaving the store, two policemen were approaching the man.故选A。
小题2:根据Just as they were about to wake him,故选D。
小题3:根据The next morning, it came to me that I wanted people to have witnessed that small act of kindness not so that I would receive credit and praise but so that they might be inspired to do the same and in so doing that others still would witness their acts of kindness. Thus the whole spirit of pity and giving would be lasting.故选B。
小题4:根据I had made up my mind a long time ago that I would not give a homeless person money, because I could never be sure what that money would be used for. Instead, I decided, I would buy them a sandwich, a cold drink on a hot day, a cup of coffee, whatever I could manage.故选C。
点评：这篇文章非常简单，先看问题，再带着问题仔细阅读短文，理解了全文内容，很容易选出正确答案。阅读短文时，常常会遇到一些生词。这时，要沉着，冷静，细心思考。首先要把整段、整篇文章看完。通过对全篇短文的理解，就很有可能猜测出生词的大意。另外，还可以从含有生词句子的上下文，以及句子和段落之间的关系来判断、理解生词以求获得其真正含义。猜测生词的另一种方法是，根据构词法推测。遇到生词后，可从构词法角度分析判断生词。 |
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Helen was loved as a friendly 1ady by a11 who knew her. She had belonged to the same church for almost all her adult lire and was highly 36.______. Poor Helen was well into her 90’s. Since her husband passed away，she moved in with Jennifer, her young granddaughter. However, life is 37._______. One night driving home from the store, Jennifer was hit dead by a drunk driver. Once again, Helen was alone.
The 38._______ of losing those closest to her and the loneliness of being all alone were 39.______ she could bear. She changed--she fell into 40._______ and hopelessness. Naturally, people around her saw the change. But nobody seemed to know how to 41._______ her. Months passed. It was now December, and the holiday season was 42._______ to be harder than Helen imagined it would be. She felt like she was 43._______, slowly inside. She wondered if she would see Christmas this year.
44._______, the second Sunday of December, the Sunday School teacher came to her with a special request. Would she be 45.______ enough to help decorate the tree that was in the middle of the children’s classroom? Each child had handmade a special decoration to 46.______ on the tree, and they needed assistance. Helen attempted to 47._______ refuse, but the teacher said that the children had requested she be the 48._______ that year. It was important to them for some reason, the teacher whispered.
The night of the special event, Helen was present and wore the best smile. The 49.______ of the young children was bittersweet, which held memories of her dear Jennifer. For the first time in months, though, you could see her eyes 50._______ through tears. She was happy that the children had 51.______ her. Most decorations had been placed on the tree 52._______ a group of nine children came and sat in front of her. Each of them either had no grandmother any longer, 53.______ had never even known theirs. This was a very special celebration and union. In the middle lay a gift-wrapped box 54._______ for her with a card reading “Our Grandma, with love. ”
Christmas this year wasn’t unkind to Helen. No, it was a new 55._______, a brand-new start and nine new reasons to her…
| 小题1: | | A．valued | B．rewarded | C．approved | D．respected |
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| 小题2: | | A．funny | B．challenging | C．boring | D．diverse |
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| 小题3: | | A．weakness | B．coldness | C．sadness | D．tiredness |
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| 小题4: | | A．other than | B．more than | C．rather than | D．1essthan |
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| 小题5: | | A．nervousness | B．anxiety | C．depression | D．separation |
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| 小题6: | | A．acknowledge | B．distinguish | C．appreciate | D．comfort |
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| 小题7: | | A．desired | B．pictured | C．aiming | D．proving |
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| 小题8: | | A．crying | B．dying | C．moving | D．struggling |
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| 小题9: | | A．Gradually | B．Recently | C．Then | D．Meanwhile |
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| 小题10: | | A．kind | B．optimistic | C．patient | D．enthusiastic |
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| 小题11: | | A．base | B．place | C．hide | D．set |
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| 小题12: | | A．politely | B．personally | C．seriously | D．unwillingly |
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| 小题13: | | A．volunteer | B．visitor | C．teacher | D．assistant |
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| 小题14: | | A．view | B．thought | C．sight | D．scenery |
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| 小题15: | | A．staring | B．shining | C．looking | D．1ighting |
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| 小题16: | | A．helped | B．treated | C．invited | D．amused |
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| 小题19: | | A．intended | B．written | C．sent | D．1eft |
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| 小题20: | | A．ending | B．process | C．goal | D．beginning |
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FFather was a hardworking man who delivered bread as a living to support his wife and three children. He spent all his evenings after work attending classes，hoping to improve himself so that he could one day find a better. paid job. Except. for Sundays, Father hardly ate a meal together with his family. He worked and studied very hard because he wanted to provide his family with the best that money could buy.
Whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. Though he often longed to spend more time with his family, he weighed his contribution to his family above everything else.
The day came when the examination results were announced. To his joy, Father passed, and with distinctions too! Soon after, he was offered a good job as a senior supervisor which paid handsomely.
Like a dream come true, Father could now afford to provide his family with life’s little luxuries like nice clothing，fine food and vacation abroad.
However, the family still did not get to see Father for most of the week. He continued to work very hard, hoping to be promoted to the position of manager. In fact, to make himself a worthily candidate for the promotion, he took another course in an open university.
Again, whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. Though he often longed to spend more time with his family, he weighed his contribution to his family above everything else.
Father’s hard work paid off and he was promoted. Happily, he decided to hire a maid to relieve his wife from her domestic tasks. He also felt that their three-room flat was no longer big enough. It would be nice for his family to be able to enjoy the facilities and comfort of a condominium. Having experienced the rewards of his hard work many times before, Father resolved to further his studies and work at being promoted again. The family still did not get to see much of him. In fact, sometimes Father had to work on Sundays entertaining clients.
Over again, whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. Though he often longed to spend more time with his family, he weighed his contribution to his family above everything else.
As expected, Father"s hard work paid off again and he bought a beautiful condominium overlooking the coast of Singapore. On the first Sunday evening at their new home, Father declared to his family that he decided not to take any more courses or pursue any more promotions. From then on he was going to devote more time to
his family, and it was a promise.
Father did not wake up the next day.
小题1:Father worked and studied very hard because ________.| A．he had to support his family | | B．he was enthusiastic in attending classes | | C．he wanted to bring his family a better lire | | D．he had to so as to reduce his family’s complaint |
小题2:What CAN’T Father get through his hard work?| A．Family time. | B．Higher education. | C．Better housing. | D．Vacation abroad. |
小题3:How would the family feel when “Father did not wake up the next day”?| A．To their joy, Father can have a good rest in the end. | | B．They should have stopped Father from working so hard. | | C．Thank God, Father can stay home with them. | | D．There is no point working hard for a better life. |
小题4:What is the function of the italicized(斜体)paragraphs in this passage?| A．To make readers show sympathy for Father. | | B．To show how stubborn Father was. | | C．To make readers fee l how hard Father worked. | | D．To imply a sad ending to the story. |
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Christmas is long gone. and Valentine’s Day is a distant memory. That means it"s a slow time for jewelers, and a good time for you to make a purchase. Whether you’re out shopping for gold, or silver, here fife a few things you need to know:
What determines price?
The purity of the metal is one of the elements that determines the price. Gold purity is indicated with a stamp of 10K, 14K, 18K, or 24K. And different countries have their own standards. For example, for a piece to be considered gold in the US, it must be at least 10K. In Britain and Canada: 9K. In Italy and France: l 8K. Anything over l 8K is really too soft for everyday wear. That’s why jewelry stores in the US sell mostly 14K.
How much can you expect to pay?
That depends on the weight of the metal and the gemstone(宝石). So keep that in mind, especially when buying online. To keep yourself from getting ripped off, ask yourself the following:
●How long has the company been around?
●What is its return policy?
● Is the jewelry featured on the website visible from all directions?
● Is the company transparent with the gram weights and the size of the gemstones?
Yellow gold? White? Rose?
Yes, it"s confusing, and while this is largely a personal decision, there fife a few things to keep in mind. For starters. white or rose gold costs about l 0% more than yellow gold. If you want the “look for less”, consider gold. plated jewelry. “Gold plated” and “gold overlay” mean the same thing and guarantee a thicker layer of finish than “vermeil” which is a flash finish that is thinner and less consistent, but more affordable. Buy vermeil finished pieces you want for a season or two just to follow the fashion. For pieces you want to wear for a lifetime, solid gold is best.
What about sterling silver(标准纯银)?
Sterling silver has been。an alternative for white gold during the difficult economy, and while it used to be more popular with just the younger these days it has much more mass appeal. So much so that retailers are now offering fine gemstones with silver--something you used to see only with gold.
Keep in mind that in the US. the sterling silver standard is 92.5% real silver. Don’t buy it if there isn’t a “925” stamp on it. And keep in mind that the lower price you’re paying for silver means more maintenance. To keep silver jewelry from becoming less shiny, consider keeping a piece of chalk in your jewelry box.
小题1:According to the passage, the underlined phrase “getting ripped off” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_______”.| A．being charged | B．being cheated | C．being affected | D．being attracted |
小题2:Which of the following is relatively good for only wearing a short time?| A．A 14K necklace. | B．A gold-plated ring. | | C．A vermeil ear ring. | D．A gemstone necklace. |
小题3:We call infer from the last paragraph that silver jewelry should be kept ________ | A．in a dry place | B．in a cold place | C．in a wet place | D．in a hot place |
小题4:The author writes the passage mainly to ________.| A．encourage young people to buy fashionable jewelry | | B．tell people the best time to purchase gold and silver | | C．introduce the real value and popularity of gold and silver | | D．inform people of the factors to consider in buying jewelry |
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Q: My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized education program since fourth grade. She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master’s degree. Her performance in general is fairly good, but test scores are very low. She has held many leadership and volunteer positions. We have been advised to have her write an essay about how her learning disability is a barrier that she has to get over. Will that help or hurt her chances for admission?
---- Deborah
A: First let me answer the question on low standardized test scores (ACT/SAT). There are hundreds of colleges that are “test optional” which means students can choose not to release their test scores in the application process. Admission decisions at these colleges for students who do not submit their test scores are made based on other factors. A list of test optional colleges can be found at fairtest.org. It is important, however, to make sure that the college is the right fit academically regardless of the test optional policy.
You also asked if your daughter should write about her disability and if this would hurt her chances of being admitted. Please know that colleges do not deny admission based on disability. “Disclosing” a learning disability in a personal statement within the college application can certainly help. By writing a personal statement, students can potentially demonstrate, for example, their understanding of the challenge they face. They might also prove an improved grade trend in that subject area, and show interest in more complex courses in spite of this disability. More importantly, a student disclosure can show self-confidence, motivation and an understanding of the disability.
---- Ms. Kravis
小题1:What do we know about Deborah’s daughter?| A．She is applying for a master’s degree. | | B．She is very active in her high school. | | C．Her disability prevents her studying well. | | D．She has difficulty getting over her learning disability. |
小题2:The underlined word “demonstrate” in the last paragraph probably means “_____”.| A．show | B．develop | C．gain | D．change |
小题3:What is Ms. Kravis’ attitude towards one’s declaring his/her learning disability?| A．Supportive. | B．Critical. | C．Doubtful. | D．Unconcerned. |
小题4:According to the passage, Mr. Kravis is probably _____.| A．an editor | B．a school leader | | C．a psychological doctor | D．an educational expert |
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Since the pre-historic times, man has had an urge to satisfy his needs. Be it hunger, shelter or search for a mate, he has always controlled the situations to his advantage. Probably this might be the reason why we humans are the most developed of all living species on the earth. As we climbed the steps of development, we somehow left behind common sense and logical thinking -- we forgot that we have stopped thinking ahead of time.
If you are hungry, what do you do? Get a piece of your favorite meal and stay quiet. Just like your stomach, even your mind is hungry. But it never lets you know, because you keep it busy thinking about your dream lover, favorite star and many such things. So it silently began to care about your needs and never let itself grow. When mind looses its freedom to grow, creativity gets a full stop. This might be the reason why we all sometimes think "What happens next?", "Why can"t I think?" "Why am I always given the difficult problems?" Well, this is the result of using our brain for thinking of not-so-worthy things.
Hunger of the mind can be actually satisfied through reading. Now why reading and not watching TV? Because reading has been the most educative tool used by us right from the childhood. Just like that to develop other aspects of our life, we have to turn to reading. You have innumerable number of books in this world which will answer all your "How to?" questions. The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed. Now this seed is unknowingly used by you in your future to develop new ideas. The same seed, if used many times, can help you link and relate a lot of things, of which you would have never thought in your wildest dreams! This is nothing but creativity. More the number of books you read, your mind will open up like never before.
小题1:What is the function of the first paragraph?| A．To show humans are the most developed. | | B．To introduce the topic of the passage. | | C．To indicate people have different needs to satisfy. | | D．To explain why people need to read. |
小题2:What does the author mean by saying "When mind looses its freedom to grow, creativity gets a full stop."| A．When mind keeps growing, creativity fully stops. | | B．When freedom is lost, creativity gets a full stop. | | C．When mind stops growing, creativity fully stops. | | D．When growing is lost, creativity gets a flail stop. |
小题3:The paragraph following the passage is probably about ______.| A．how the pre-historic man feeds his mind | | B．what other advantages reading brings | | C．how to develop creativity | | D．how to satisfy your mind by watching TV |
小题4: The author tends to tell us ______.| A．reading can satisfy your all needs | B．reading can result from creativity | | C．reading can feed your mind | D．reading can realize your dreams |
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