阅读理解。     Rae Armantrout, who has been a poetry professor at the University of C

阅读理解。     Rae Armantrout, who has been a poetry professor at the University of C

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阅读理解。     Rae Armantrout, who has been a poetry professor at the University of California San Diego(UCSD)
for two decades, has won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize in the poetry category for her most recent book,
"Versed".
     "I"m delighted and amazed at how much media recognition that the Pulitzer brings, as compared to even
the National Book Critics Award, which I was also surprised and delighted to win," said Armantrout.
     "For a long time, my writing has been just below the media radar, and to have this kind of attention,
suddenly, with my 10th book, is really surprising."
     Armantrout, a native Californian, received her bachelor"s degree at UC Berkeley, where she studied
with noted poet Denise Levertov, and her master"s in creative writing from San Francisco State
University. She is a founding member of Language Poets, a group in American poetry that analyzes the
way language is used and raises questions to make the reader think.
      In March, she won the National Book Critics Circle Award for "Versed."
     "This book has gotten more attention," Armantrout said, "but I don"t feel as if it"s better."
     The first half of  "Versed" focuses on the dark forces taking hold of the United States as it fought the
war against Iraq. The second half looks at the dark forces casting a shadow over her own life after
Armantrout was diagnosed with cancer in 2006.
     Armantrout was shocked to learn she had won the Pulitzer but many of her colleagues were not.
"Rae Armantrout is a unique voice in American poetry," said Seth Lerer, head of Arts and Humanities at
UCSD.
     "Versed",  published by the Wesleyan University Press, did appear in a larger printing than her earlier
works, which is about 2,700 copies. The new edition is scheduled to appear in May.1. According to Rae Armantrout, ____________.A. her 10th book is much better
B. her winning the Pulitzer is unexpected
C. the media is surprised at her works
D. she likes being recognized by her readers2. Which of the following is true of Rae Armantrout?A. She published a poetry textbook.            
B. She used to teach Denise Levertov.
C. She started a poets" group with others.        
D. She taught creative writing at UC Berkeley.3. What can we learn about "Versed"?A. It consists of three parts.                  
B. It is mainly about the American army.
C. It is a book published two decades ago.      
D. It partly concerns the poet"s own life.4. Rae Armantrout"s colleagues think that she ____________. A. should write more        
B. has a sweet voice
C. deserves the prize        
D. is a strange professor5. What can we learn from the text?A. About 2,700 copies of "Versed" will be printed.    
B. Cancer made Armantrout stop writing.
C. Armantrout got her degrees at UCSD.            
D. "Versed" has been awarded twice.
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阅读理解。     Happy birthday! Do birthday really make people happy? Of course they do.Birthday celebrate the
day when we were born.Besides, that extra candle on the cake suggest another year of growth and
maturity (成熟)-or so we hope.We all like to imagine that we are getting wiser and not just older. Most
of us enjoy seeing the wonder of growth in others, as well. For instance, seeing our children develop and
learn new things makes us feel proud. For Americans, like people in most cultures, growing up is a
wonderful process. But growing old? That is a different story.
     Growing old is not exactly for people in youth-oriented (以年轻人为中心) American culture. Most
Americans like to look young, act young and feel young.As the old saying goes, "You"re young as you
feel." Older people joke about how many years young they are, rather than how many years old. People
in some countries value the aged as a source of experience and wisdom.But Americans seem to favor
those that are young, or at least "young at heart".
     Many older Americans find the "golden years" to be anything but golden.Economically, "senior
citizens" often struggle just to get by. Retirement at the age of 65 brings a sharp decrease in personal
income.Social security benefits usually cannot make up the difference. Older people may suffer from
poor nutrition, medical care, and housing. Some even experience age discrimination(歧视).American
sociologist Pat Moore once dressed up like an older person and wandered city streets.She was often
treated rudely-even cheated and robbed.However, dressed as a young person, she received much more
respect.
     Unfortunately, the elderly population in America is increasing fast.Why? People are living longer.
Fewer babies are being born. And middle-aged "baby boomers" are rapidly entering the group of the
elderly. America may soon be a place where wrinkles(皱纹)are "in".Marketing experts are ready noticing
this growing group of consumer.1.We can infer from the second paragraph that       .A. young people lack experience and wisdom
B. American older people often joke about their old age
C. American culture is very young
D. different countries have different opinions on the old age3.What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph mean?A. The golden years can make the old earn lots of money and receive good medical care.
B. The old in America are leading a hard life without good nutrition, medical care or housing.
C. The old in America have to retire at the age of 65.
D. American social security benefits are not good.3.What does the underlined word "in" in the last paragraph mean?A. serious              
B. cool
C. disappearing slowly
D. growing fast4. According to this passage, which of the following statement is CORRECT?A. The young are much more respected than the old in America.
B. The old are much more respected than the young in America.
C. Growing old makes people feel proud in America.
D. The young are often discriminated in America.
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完形填空。     In college I had a part-time job at a shop downtown that sold doughnuts (a kind of cake) and coffee.    1  on a block where a dozen buses stopped, it provided food to people who had a few minutes to
wait for their   2  .
     I   3   coffee in take-out cups and patiently waited on customers who"d point through the glass case
and say, "No, not that one, the one two rows over."
     Every afternoon around four o"clock, a group of school children would   4   into the shop. Adults
would glance in, see the crowd and   5  on. I didn"t   6   if the kids waited for the bus in the shop.
I came to know them pretty well. The older girls would tell me about their boyfriends; the younger ones
would talk about school. The boys were quieter, choosing not to   7   their secrets, but still, they"d wait
every day in the store   8   their bus came.
     Sometimes I"d hand out bus fare when a ticket went   9  --always repaid the next day. When it
snowed, the kids and I would wait anxiously for a very   10   bus. They"d call their parents to let them
know they were okay. At   11   time I"d lock the door, and the kids and I would wait in the warm store
until their bus finally arrived.
     I   12   a lot of doughnuts on snowy days. I enjoyed my pals (伙伴), but it never  13   to me that I
played an important part in their lives until one Saturday afternoon when a serious -looking man entered
the store and asked if I was the girl who worked weekdays around four o"clock. I   14  it was true, and
he introduced himself   15  the father of two my favorites--a brother and sister team.
     "I want you to know I appreciate what you do for my children. I   16   about them having to take two
buses to get home. It   17   a lot that they can wait here with you keeping an eye on them."
     I told him it wasn"t a big   18  and that I enjoyed the kids.
     "No, you don"t understand. When they"re with the doughnuts lady, I know they"re   19  . It is a big
deal. And I"m grateful."
     So I was the Doughnuts lady. I not only had received a    20  , I had become a landmark.
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(     )1. A. Crowded    
(     )2. A. ride       
(     )3. A. tasted     
(     )4. A. burst      
(     )5. A. go         
(     )6. A. know    
(     )7. A. hear       
(     )8. A. when       
(     )9. A. losing     
(     )10. A. early     
(     )11. A. closing  
(     )12. A. ate up    
(     )13. A. stuck     
(     )14. A. admitted  
(     )15. A. for     
(     )16. A. care      
(     )17. A. means    
(     )18. A. pride   
(     )19. A. happy     
(     )20. A. letter
B. Located        
B. chance       
B. cooked       
B. enter       
B. come          
B. mind           
B. notice      
B. before         
B. required      
B. late          
B. opening       
B. gave away     
B. reminded      
B. limited       
B. to            
B. worry        
B. takes         
B. pleasure     
B. active   
B. title
C. Directed      
C. children    
C. made         
C. look   
C. pass        
C. understand     
C. share    
C. after         
C. missing     
C. fast       
C. proper      
C. made         
C. moved         
C. guessed     
C. as        
C. talk         
C. intends  
C. deal          
C. alive         
C. fortune
D. Removed             
D. jobs            
D. poured                
D. point         
D. pull               
D. realized             
D. search          
D. until              
D. remaining          
D. big            
D. holiday         
D. produced          
D. occurred            
D. considered        
D. like             
D. wonder             
D. gives          
D. help              
D. safe        
D. love              
阅读理解。
     Sometimes you"ll hear people say that you can"t love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you"ll
hear people say that you can"t expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you"ve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we"re the apple of our parents" eyes, and that our Grandmas think we"re great talents and our Uncle Roberts thinks we will go to the Olympics, but sometimes it"s a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in
yourself is a challenge, it is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.
     Self-image is your own mind"s picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you
act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different form
the images others hold about us. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should
be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and you whole world.
The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is,
make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don"t allow doubts to
occur in it.
      It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can"t move past one
flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your
primary task. If you think you"re silly because you aren"t good at math, find a tutor. If you think you"re
weak because you can"t run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think you"re dull because you
don"t wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesn"t mean
it"s true.
     The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far form objective, and
to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those
you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat
yourself on the back, you"ll know you"re well on your way. Good luck!
1. You need to build a positive self-image when you ______.
A. dare to challenge yourself
B. feel it hard to change yourself
C. are unconfident about yourself
D. have a high opinion of yourself
2. According to the passage, our self-images ______.
A. have positive effects
B. are often changeable
C. are probably untrue
D. have different functions
3. How should you change your self-image according to the passage?
A. To keep a different image of others.
B. To make your life successful.
C. To understand your own world.  
D. To change the way you think.
4. The passage is mainly about how to ______.
A. prepare for your success
B. face challenges in your life
C. build a positive self-image
D. develop your good qualities
简答题。
     阅读下面短文,根据第1-3小题的具体要求,简要回答问题。
     A barn is where farmers keep animals and equipment. Over time as fewer and fewer people worked
on the land, more and more barns were torn down to make way for developers. Others that remained
might have fallen into poor condition. Or perhaps they just no longer satisfy the needs of modern farmers. Keeping an old barn in good condition might not be seen as worth the cost if it doesn"t serve much
purpose. But Americans with historic barns are being urged to save them. The magazine Successful
Farming
and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are working together on a program called
Barn Again! The National Trust is a non-profit organization that works to provide protection for places
of historic importance in America.
     The Barn Again program advises hundreds of barn owners every year. Awards are given for the
projects that best succeed in restoring a barn for continued farm use. Winning buildings are used to
demonstrate methods of preservation.
     The organization suggests how problems with things like stone and concrete block foundations can be
fixed. With many old barns, the foundation they are built on is falling apart. Barn Again also offers advice
for other repairs, like how to replace siding and how to use a power washer to remove loose paint. And
farmers are given suggestions about how to calculate costs.
     Leo Fitzpatrick of Beaverton, Michigan won the 2004 Barn Again Award. He made one
improvement at a time. The work took more than nine years. He did it himself, even though for a while he
held another job in addition to farming. He says it cost him fourteen thousand dollars, much less than a
new barn of similar size. The improvements include strengthening the barn. There are no structural
supports inside the building; instead, its sizes hold it up.  
1. Why were barns torn down? (回答词数不超过6个)
2. What does Barn Again program do? (回答词数不超过8个)
3. What is the best title for the passage? (回答词数不超过6个)
阅读理解。
     A popular saying goes, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."
However, that"s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn"t matter
if the words come from someone"s else or ourselves -the positive and negative effects are just as
lasting.
     We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We"re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we
really shouldn"t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy
habit.
     This "self-talk" helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves
down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay
positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give
ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your
room, join me in saying "Good job!"
     Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we
should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item
to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably
respond in a similar manner. Or harsh(刻薄的)and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be
defensive.
     Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said.
And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it
loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn"t pass this test, then it"s better left unsaid.
     Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when
we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem(自尊)and motivate others to do their best.
Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.
1. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.
A. not sticks and stones but words will hurt us
B. inspiring words give us confidence
C. negative words may let us down
D. words have a lasting effect on us
2. There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because _______.
A. almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves
B. we can benefit from talking to ourselves
C. talking to ourselves always gives us courage
D. it does no harm to have "self-talk" when we are alone
2. The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely _______ .
A. praise ourselves
B. remind ourselves
C. make ourselves relaxed
D. give ourselves amusement
3. The author would probably hold the view that ______.
A. encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers
B. negative words may encourage us to make more progress
C. people tend to remember friendly words
D. it is better to think twice before talking to others