阅读理解。 At a certain time in our lives we consider every place as the possible
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thus searched the country within a dozen miles of where I live. In imagination I have bought all the farms,
one after another, and I knew their prices.
The nearest thing that I came to actual ownership was when I bought the Hollowell place. But before
the owner completed the sale with me, his wife changed her mind and wished to keep it, and he offered
me additional dollars to return the farm to him. However, I let him keep the additional dollars and sold him
the farm for just what I gave for it.
The real attractiong of the Hollowell farm to me were its position, being about two miles from the village,
half a mile from the nearest neighbor, bounded (相邻) on one side by the river, and separated from the
highway by a wide field. The poor condition fo the house and fences showed that it hadn"t been used for
some time. I remembered from my earliest trip up the river that the house used to be hidden behind a forest
area, and I was in a hurry to buy it before the owner finished getting out some rocks, cutting down the
apples trees, and clearing away some young trees which had grown up in the fields. I wanted to buy it
before he made any more of his improvements. But it turned out as I have said.
I was not really troubled by the loss. I had always had a garden, but I don"t thing I was ready for a large
farm. I believe that as long as possible it is better to live free and uncommitted (无牵挂的). It makes but little
difference whether you own a farm or not.
B. He made a study of many farms before buying.
C. He made money by buying and selling farms.
D. He had the money to buy the best farm in the country.
B. It was next to the highway.
C. It was in a good position.
D. It was behind a nice garden.
B. He hoped to enlarge the forest on the farm.
C. He wanted to keep the farm as it was.
D. He was eager to become a farm owner.
B. the sale of the garden in the Hollowell place
C. the removal of the trees around the house
D. the failure to possess the Hollowell place
B. To satisfy his needs
C. To be free from worries
D. To live in the countryside
答案
举一反三
him this letter.
Dear son,
I want to thank you for teaching me a very 1 lesson in life by the great example you 2 . When we
were eating at the café in Bondi and a person who had 3 his hamburger didn’t have enough money to pay
for it, without any 4 , you went over and put the 5 $2 into his hand .
When we were leaving, you 6 threw a five-cent coin onto the pavement and said 7 like, "Some kids
will really enjoy 8 this."
Last week, a young man 9 me in the line at a petrol station didn’t have 10 money to pay for his petrol.
I asked the money collector, "How much 11 is he?" She told me he had meant to put $15 of petrol in his car
12 he had been looking at the wrong gauge (计量表) and put in 15 13 , which came to just over 14 . That
is an easy mistake 15 both gauges run fast.
Something made me think of you and 16 you did that night at the café in Bondi. I handed the man $6.
He was so 17 and said, "But why would you do this for me?" I just smiled as I thought of you.
Thank you again, son, for teaching me that "it’s 18 to give than to receive." Now when I see a five-cent
coin on the 19 and want to pick it up, I think of you and leave it 20 , just in case some kid will get a kick
out of finding it.
Love always, Mum.
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| Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it. Recite and repeat in conversation. When you hear a person"s name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial. Ask the other person to recite and repeat. You can let other people help you remember their names. After you"ve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name mad pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you"re making to learn their names. Admit you don"t know. Admitting that you can"t remember someone"s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say. "I"m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?" Use associations. Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note:"Vicki Cheng-tall, black hair." To reinforce you"re your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible. Limit the number of new names you learn at one time. When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later. Go early. Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That"s fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others-an automatic review for you. | |||
| 1. How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names? | |||
| A. They will be moved. B. They will be annoyed. C. They will be delighted. D. They will be discouraged. | |||
| 2. If you can"t remember someone"s name, you may _____. | |||
| A. tell him the truth B. tell him a white lie C. ask him for pity D. ask others to help you | |||
| 3. When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember _____. | |||
| A. all their names B. a couple of names first C. just their last names D. as many names as possible | |||
| 4. What does the text mainly tell us? | |||
| A. Tips on an important social skill. B. Importance of attending parties. C. How to make use of associations. D. How to recite and repeat names. | |||
| 阅读理解。 | |||
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| 1. Which of the following is true of the membership card? | |||
| A. Its number is l0865 305305. B. It belongs to Mr. E. M. Driscoll. C. It is valid through the year of 2010. D. It gets the owner a discount when used. | |||
| 2. If one wants to attend a business lunch in London at l2:00, the latest train that he should take at Oxford leaves at _____. | |||
| A. 11:45 B. 11:15 C. 10:35 D. 10:05 | |||
| 3. If you would like to have some vegetable beef, what may be your choice? | |||
| A. French Slam? B. Chicken-Fried Steak? C. The Super Bird? D. Sandwich with Salad or Soup? | |||
| 4. The chart shows that from 2005 to 2008, _____. | |||
| A. the percentage of the Spanish families with a computer rose 35 points B. the percentage of the White families with a computer remained unchanged C. the number of the Black families with a computer was on the decrease D. the number of the Asian families with a computer showed the sharpest increase | |||
| 任务型读写。阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。 注意：每个空格只填一个单词。 | |||
| Many people need guidance in choosing a career (职业). Fortunately, there is much information on the Web about job opportunities (机会). With all the information available, it"s not surprising that people can feel confused. So if you"re ready to start your first job or change careers, where do you begin? The Occupation Handbook is a good resource. Regularly updated, the Handbook is available as a book and on-line. Not only is information provided about the United States as a whole, but readers can easily search for information about their particular state. You can read about the fastest-growing occupations in the area where you live and find out what they are like. You can also learn how to apply for jobs. Take, for example, Nadia"s situation. Nadia was a doctor"s assistant in Iran, and her goal in the United States is to become a nurse. However, she needs to work while she is studying nursing. She is interested in becoming a medical assistant to help work her way through college. When going on-line to the Handbook and searching under "medical assistant", Nadia is happy to read that this is expected to be one of the fastest- growing careers through 2010. Besides, job opportunities are even better for people with experience. She discovers that medical assistants not only have to do some office work, but have medical responsibilities as well. Nadia decides this job will be interesting and will also provide excellent experience for her nursing career. The Occupation Handbook is just an example of websites that can help you plan a new career. When you have found information about some different careers, you will be ready to talk to career advisers. Choosing your future career is an extremely important decision. It"s worth taking the time and finding as much information as you can. | |||
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| Dear Friend, The recent success of children"s books has made the general public aware that there"s a huge market out there. And there"s a growing need for new writers trained to create the ＄3 billion worth of children"s books bought each year……plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers. Who are these needed writers? They"re ordinary folks like you and me. But am I good enough? I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn"t know where to turn for help. Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude (潜能), and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed. The promise that paid off The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability: You will complete at least one manuscript (手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course. I really didn"t expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute. Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children"s books and over 300 stories and articles. Free test and brochure We offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home- study courses on the basis of one-on-one training. Realize your writing dream today. There"s nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever. Sincerely Kristi Holl, Instructor Institute of Children"s Literature | |||
| 1. From the first three paragraphs, we learn that _____. | |||
| A. children"s books are usually bestsellers B. publishers are making ＄3 billion each year C. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention D. there is a growing need for writers of children"s books | |||
| 2. When finishing the course, you are promised to _____. | |||
| A. be a successful publisher B. become a confident editor C. finish one work for publication D. get one story or article published | |||
| 3. Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to _____. | |||
| A. prove she is a good instructor B. Promote the writing program C. Give her advice on course preparation D. Show she sold more stories than articles |