For most of my 15 years, my father usually said very little to my mother and me.
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For most of my 15 years, my father usually said very little to my mother and me. He preferred reading the newspaper or watching football matches on television to talking to his family.
Everything changed one morning. As soon as I came downstairs to breakfast, I could see that he wasn’t his usual reserved (缄默的) self. “Can’t wait! FIFA World Cup! Big match! Must see!” I quickly figured out what all the excitement was about: Dad is a big football fan.
I had never been interested in football, but Dad’s excitement that morning made me more and more curious. I had to find out why this sport was making my normally reserved father act like a five-year-old on his first trip to Disneyland.
Dad decided that we should all eat at a little German restaurant so that we could watch the World Cup while eating. Secretly, I think he was hoping to turn Mum and me into football fans.
The match started a few minutes after we entered the restaurant. As I was eating my meal, a loud noise came from the television. Surprised, I looked up at the TV: “Why is that man jumping up and down?” Dad patiently explained: “That’s Papa Bouba Diop, my son. It’s normal for them to jump up and down after they’ve scored.”
Dad explained almost everything to me. His monosyllabic (单音节的) answers were a thing of the past. I loved the new Dad! I watched the rest of the match, becoming more and more interested. When I told my father that I planned to watch more matches with him, he smiled and gave me a wink (眨眼). At long last we had something in common.
Football has really helped Dad and me get closer and form a stronger relationship with each other. Who says football is only about 22 men running after a silly ball?
小题1:Which of the following words can best describe the author’s father? | A．A talkative football player. | B．A parent busy at work. | | C．An encouraging father. | D．A man of few words. |
小题2:What made the author curious about his father one morning? | A．His unusual excitement. | | B．His unexpressed eagerness. | | C．His great interest in the newspaper. | | D．His high expectation of the winner. |
小题3:The author’s growing interest in watching the match mainly came from________. | A．his and his father’s common love of German food | | B．watching a top level performance of the players | | C．his father’s love of football and his explanation | | D．eating in a restaurant with the excited fans |
小题4:What can we learn from the passage? | A．Sharing is the foundation of good relationship. | | B．Family members should be fans together. | | C．Interest is the mother of success. | | D．Personality decides everything. |
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答案
小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:C
小题4:A |
解析
试题分析：本文叙述了作者以为足球和父亲的关系更加亲密了。父亲平常不喜欢与家人交流，比较缄默。但是一提到世界杯足球赛，父亲就兴奋起来。作者文问有关足球比赛的事情，父亲一改平时的单音节的简单回答，进行耐心的讲解。作者与父亲有了共同爱好，关系更加亲密了。
小题1:推理判断题。根据第一段的my father usually said very little to my mother and me父亲经常很少跟我和我的母亲说话，可以说父亲是一个不爱说话的人。故选D。
小题2:细节理解题。I had never been interested in football, but Dad’s excitement that morning made me more and more curious故选A。
小题3:推理判断题。根据第五段的I loved the new Dad! I watched the rest of the match, becoming more and more interested. 作者爱他的爸爸，听着他爸爸的解释，作者对足球越来越感兴趣了。故选C。
小题4:主旨大意题。根据最后一段的Football has really helped Dad and me get closer and form a stronger relationship with each other全文围绕着作者父子俩因有共同爱好而关系更加紧密而展开的。故选A。 |
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A teacher teaching Maths to seven-year-old Laiq asked him, " If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?"
Within a few seconds Laiq 31 confidently, " Four!"
The confused teacher was expecting a（n） 32 correct answer, three．She was disappointed． "Maybe the child did not listen 33 " she thought． She 34 , "Laiq, listen carefully． If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?"
Laiq had seen the 35 on his teacher" s face． He 36 again on his fingers． But within him he was also 37 the answer that would make the teacher happy． This time hesitatingly he replied, "Four． "
The disappointment stayed on the teacher" s face． Suddenly she 38 that Laiq liked strawberries．She thought maybe he didn’t like apples and that was why he couldn’t answer the question．This time with an excitement in her 39 she asked, " If I give you one strawberry and one strawberry and one strawberry, then how many you will have?"
Seeing the teacher 40 , young Laiq calculated on his fingers again． There was no pressure on him, but a little on the teacher． She wanted her new 41 to succeed． 42 a hesitating smile young Laiq replied, "Three?"
The teacher now had a 43 smile． Her approach had succeeded． She wanted to 44 herself．But one last thing remained． 45 she asked him, "Now if I give you one apple and one apple and one more apple how many will you have?"
Confidently Laiq answered, "Four!" The teacher was 46 "How Laiq, how?" she demanded in a little annoyed voice．
In a voice that was 47 and hesitating young Laiq replied, " Because I already have one 48 in my bag． "
The story tells us: 49 someone gives you an answer that is 50 from what you expect, don" t think they are wrong． There shall be an angle that you may not have thought about yet．
| 小题1: | | A．told | B．added | C．replied | D．wrote |
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| 小题2: | | A．worthless | B．effortless | C．careless | D．selfless |
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| 小题3: | | A．possibly | B．actively | C．properly | D．strictly |
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| 小题4: | | A．repeated | B．ordered | C．whispered | D．complained |
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| 小题5: | | A．satisfaction | B．disappointment | C．punishment | D．determination |
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| 小题6: | | A．recognized | B．discovered | C．calculated | D．insisted |
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| 小题7: | | A．searching for | B．waiting for | C．arguing about | D．talking about |
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| 小题8: | | A．decided | B．noticed | C．expressed | D．remembered |
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| 小题9: | | A．eyes | B．hands | C．mouth | D．nose |
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| 小题10: | | A．sad | B．happy | C．pitiful | D．lovely |
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| 小题11: | | A．invention | B．system | C．reform | D．approach |
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| 小题13: | | A．victorious | B．precious | C．lasting | D．appealing |
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| 小题14: | | A．thank | B．congratulate | C．help | D．enjoy |
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| 小题15: | | A．Above all | B．In vain | C．On purpose | D．Once again |
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| 小题16: | | A．astonished | B．concerned | C．amused | D．relaxed |
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| 小题18: | | A．strawberry | B．apple | C．coin | D．box |
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| 小题19: | | A．Before | B．After | C．Until | D．When |
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| 小题20: | | A．absent | B．free | C．different | D．safe |
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It"s common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don"t speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child"s world. As a parent you’ll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It"s a huge change for everyone involved.
There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child"s departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye – but that might not show!
Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you"ve unpacked the car and looked around your child"s new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car – you"ll make things easier on your child and yourself.
The more you"ve invested in being a parent, the more you"ll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you"ve been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.
It"s also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve(悲痛). Don"t expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you"ve always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.
Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn"t respond immediately – remember, they"re starting a new and busy life.
小题1:Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college?| A．Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely. | | B．Because their children will start a new life in college. | | C．Because it means the end of love between parents and their child. | | D．Because they are no longer the main focus of their children’s life. |
小题2:The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ________.| A．sorrow | B．regret | C．anger | D．love |
小题3:What does good parenting consist of?| A．Supporting your child in different ways all the time. | | B．Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college. | | C．Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future. | | D．Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child. |
小题4:What’s NOT advised as the way to recover from your child’s departure?| A．Developing a new hobby or sport | | B．Learning a new language. | | C．Spending more time with close friends | | D．Staying in touch with your child. |
小题5:What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?| A．Staying in Touch with Your Child | | B．Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child | | C．Dealing with Your Child Leaving Home for University | | D．Life after Your Child Has Left Home for University |
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As a young girl growing up in rural Alabama, I never understood why my mom spent so much time baking. And she always made my brother and me 36 her. A whole day every other week was devoted to making bread. It always made our small arms tired.
Despite our best efforts, the flour dust always went everywhere. I 37 to be outside with my playmates, and never 38 my mom’s desire for quality family time with her children, at least when it came to spending it in the 39 . Years have gone by, and I have become a mother myself. I prefer to leave most of the cooking to my husband and he loves it. He’s quite 40 at doing it, too.
On one occasion my husband was 41 dinner, and I was at the kitchen table going through the day’s mail when our little son, Cody, asked if he could help 42 . My husband said yes, and I sat there amused, watching them.
“What are you doing?” I asked.
“Helping dad cook.” he replied with a big 43 on his face. I thought back to those 44 when my mom asked me to help her bake bread, and I was 45 , but obeyed. Perhaps she was trying to create something more than just fresh bread—maybe a few lasting 46 .
As I watched Cody do it with all his attention, I realized that he had 47 a lasting moment for me, a moment filled with a deep sense of family. I wanted to hold the moment and make it longer, and appreciate the memories my mom had given me years ago in her kitchen.
| 小题1: | | A．copy | B．help | C．notice | D．admire |
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| 小题2: | | A．improved | B．encouraged | C．longed | D．blamed |
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| 小题3: | | A．wondered | B．appreciat | C．judged | D．challenged |
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| 小题4: | | A．kitchen | B．restaurant | C．bedroom | D．school |
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| 小题5: | | A．unhappy | B．weak | C．astonished | D．skilled |
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| 小题6: | | A．preparing | B．choosing | C．making | D．having |
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| 小题7: | | A．play | B．work | C．cook | D．make |
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| 小题8: | | A．get uptear | B．surprise | C．smile | D．mark |
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| 小题9: | | A．dreams | B．time | C．mysteries | D．accidents |
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| 小题10: | | A．excited | B．regretful | C．confident | D．unwilling |
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| 小题11: | | A．memories | B．choices | C．opportunities | D．goals |
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| 小题12: | | A．continued | B．created | C．failed | D．served |
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"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."
You probably heard those lines in grammar school, but do you really agree that harsh (严厉的) or negative words do not harm us? Words have power. Surely we all have had our feelings hurt by something someone said.
We may not say words to hurt others, but the way we interpret (解释) them and how we say them may cause great harm. Here’s an example:
An ancient king dreamed all his teeth had fallen out. He sent for a wise man to explain his dream to him: the dream means that all your relatives will die and you will be left alone!
The king was very angry and threw the interpreter into prison. He then sent for another interpreter who said, "Congratulations! King! You will live many more years. In fact, you will survive all your relatives. Long Live the King!"
Both interpreters gave the same interpretation, but there was a huge difference in the way they said it.
Our speech must be understood by those who hear our words, but the way we say things and the intention behind them have as much power as the words themselves. Words can cause anger or appreciation. Which would you rather receive?
People who say harsh and negative things may not mean to harm, but have you ever known anyone who is a naysayer? They often look at the dark sides of things. They always see the glass as half empty rather than half full. How do you feel when you are around this type of person? Remember words have power. Use them wisely.
小题1:The author mentions the story of the ancient king to show that _____.| A．one dream sometimes has different explanations | | B．good words can bring good luck to people | | C．people should be careful when talking to a king | | D．different ways of saying things have different effects |
小题2:The underlined word "naysayer" in the last paragraph refers to a person who always _____.| A．has a negative attitude | B．likes to be praised | | C．talks big | D．likes to repeat what others say |
小题3:According to the text, how can people understand each other better?| A．By sharing different life experiences | | B．By accepting different habits. | | C．By properly using words | | D．By recognizing different values. |
小题4:The author wrote the last paragraph to ______.| A．show how the dark sides of things affect people | | B．advise people to see and say things positively | | C．show how harsh and negative words hurt people | | D．advise people to stay away from negative people |
小题5:The passage mainly talks about ______.| A．the power of words | B．the cruelty of the king | | C．how to understand others | D．how to build good relationships |
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阅读下面短文，撑握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I had a friend who visited me from out of town and I wanted to show him the CN Tower. It was one of the tallest structures on the earth. So I thought it would offer a (n) 36 sight.
We were standing in line for 45minutes to enjoy the 37 up to the watch point. When we got there, we went around the 38 of the tower and saw the hard wire fence 39 to the structure serving as a barrier. We went back inside to look for the glass floor that provided a direct view 40 . As soon as both of us 41 , we stopped before walking onto it. We found that our legs began to 42 . I stopped for a minute 你 who have stood on it before.”I began to 46 that step onto the glass floor. I didn’t look down — 47 not for a few minutes.
I walked on the 48 and looked around and thought about how 49 the experience was. I even found myself jumping up and down. There was no 50 , and it was certainly an illusion.
I considered how many things in our lives we 51 and exactly how many of them are actually illusions. I thought about all the things we 52 ourselves from doing because we have 53 ourselves into thinking there’s risk. I thought about all the things that I still have yet to do that appeared 54 . I was glad to discover that although fear isn’t a stranger to me, my desire to live a life without 55 has a much stronger pull.
| 小题1: | | A．expressive | B．impressive | C．frightening | D．beneficial |
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| 小题2: | | A．bus | B．ladder | C．car | D．elevator |
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| 小题3: | | A．outside | B．top | C．center | D．surface |
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| 小题4: | | A．connected | B．surrounded | C．referred | D．combined |
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| 小题6: | | A．understood | B．approached | C．talked | D．returned |
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| 小题7: | | A．wave | B．move | C．tremble | D．wander |
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| 小题8: | | A．look over | B．think over | C．look up | D．think up |
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| 小题9: | | A．tighter | B．taller | C．weaker | D．stronger |
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| 小题10: | | A．happily | B．simply | C．greatly | D．relatively |
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| 小题11: | | A．take | B．choose | C．decide | D．pick |
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| 小题12: | | A．at most | B．at least | C．at last | D．at best |
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| 小题13: | | A．fence | B．floor | C．edge | D．tower |
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| 小题14: | | A．grateful | B．useful | C．wonderful | D．helpful |
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| 小题15: | | A．death | B．warn | C．trouble | D．danger |
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| 小题16: | | A．handle | B．ignore | C．fear | D．hide |
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| 小题17: | | A．block | B．protect | C．help | D．separate |
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| 小题18: | | A．forced | B．advised | C．entered | D．led |
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| 小题19: | | A．amazing | B．worrying | C．exciting | D．interesting |
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| 小题20: | | A．cost | B．doubt | C．regret | D．waste |
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