I’ve changed my mind. “ I wanted to have a telescope, but now I want my dad back
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I’ve changed my mind. “ I wanted to have a telescope, but now I want my dad back.” Lucien Lawrence’s letter to father for Christmas written after his schoolteacher’s father had been knifed to death outside his school gate, must have touched everyone’s heart. Lucien went on to say that without his father he couldn’t see the stars in the sky. When those whom we love depart from us, we cannot see the stars for a while.
But Lucien, the stars are still there, and one day, when you are older and your tears have gone, you will see them again. And, in a strange way, I expect that you will find your father there too, either in your mind and heart. I find that my parents, who died years ago, still figure in many of my dreams and that I think of them perhaps more than I ever did when they were alive. I still live to please them and I’m still surprised by their reactions. I remember that when I became a professor, I was so proud, or rather so pleased with myself that I couldn’t wait to cable my parents. The reply was a long time in coming, but when it did, all my mother said was “ I hope this means that now you will have more time for the children!” I haven’t forgotten. The values of my parents still live on.
It makes me pause and think about how I will live on in the hearts and minds of my children and of those for whom I care. Would I have been as ready as Philip Lawrence have been to face the aggressors, and to lay down my life for those in my care? How many people would want me back for Christmas? It’s a serious thought, one to give me pause.
I pray silently, sometimes, in the dead of night, that ancient cry of a poet “Deliver my soul from the sword, and my darling from the power of the dog.” Yet I know the death comes to us all, and sometimes comes suddenly. We must therefore plan to live forever, but live as if we will die tomorrow. We live on, I’m sure, in the lives of those we loved, and therefore we ought to have a care for what they will remember and what they will treasure. If more parents knew this in their hearts to be true, there might be fewer knives on our streets today.
小题1:. According to the whole text we can see that the first paragraph ________.| A．puts forward the subject of the text. | | B．shows the author’s pity on the kid. | | C．acts as an introduction to the discussion. | | D．makes a clear statement of the author’ views |
小题2:. In the second paragraph the author mainly wants to explain to us _______.| A．how much he misses his parents now | | B．why his parents often appear in his dream | | C．when Lucien will get over all his sadness | | D．how proud he was when he succeeded in life |
小题3:. What feeling did the author’s mother express in her reply?| A．Proud | B．Happy | C．Disappointed | D．Worried |
小题4: In the author’s opinion, the value of a person’s life is ________.| A．to leave a precious memory to the people related | | B．to have a high sense of duty to the whole society | | C．to care what others will remember and treasure | | D．to share happiness and sadness with his family |
小题5:. What does the writer mean by the sentence taken from an old poem?| A．Call on criminals and murderers to lay down their guns. | | B．Advise parents stay with their children safely at home. | | C．Spend every day meaningfully in memory of the death. | | D．Try to keep violence and murder far away from society. |
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答案
小题1:A
小题2:B
小题3:D
小题4:A
小题5:D |
解析
试题分析：
小题1:.A 通读第一段可知，该段的作用是引起下文，把读者带入到作者想要讨论的话题中。
小题2:B 根据第二段最后一句The values of my parents still live on可知，作者之所以会梦到父母是因为体会到了父母的价值，这也是作者讲述自己经常梦到父母的主要原因。
小题3:D 根据她母亲的回复I hope this means that now you will have more time for the children!可知，她的母亲担心她把时间过多放在了工作方面，没有陪孩子的时间，因此是担忧
小题4:A 根据最后一段的live as if we will die tomorrow. We live on, I’m sure, in the lives of those we loved, and therefore we ought to have a care for what they will remember and what they will treasure可知，人生的价值体现在给与我们有关的、我们所爱的人留下最美好，最珍贵的回忆。
小题:D 根据诗句的内容和第一段内容可知，作者是想让第一段所发生的悲剧时间不在发生，让暴力和谋***远离社会。
点评：本文介绍了作者对于人的价值观的看法，要把握文章的情感脉络。对于推理题的考查较多，在解答这类问题时要求学生抓住题干文字信息，采用针对性方法进行阅读，根据词义关系推断具体细节，结合上下文提供的语境和信息进行概括和判断。 |
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While reading a story on 20-somethings complaining about how the economy was ruiningg their life plans, I couldn’t help but think the 20-somethings sounded like a bunch of spoiled who grew up expecting everything to be easy for them. As a 20-something myself, certainly share their disappointment : my husband and I probably won’t be able to buy a house until we’re in our 40s, and we two are burdened by student loans(贷款). But why should it be any different? Being young persons in America, shouldn’t they take up all of the challenges and opportunities that this country offers?
Consider some of these views shared in the story: Jennifer, 29, owner of a two-bedroom apartment with her husband, worries that she won’t be able to have children for at least a decade because they can’t afford to buy a house yet.
I read that, and I thought what planet she is living on where you need to own a house in order to have kids? Has she ever visited a developing country, or even downtown areas in this one? Home ownership is a luxury(奢华), not a fertility requirement.
A 26-year-old in the story is disappointed that he can’t afford to get a Ph. D in literature. Well, that sounds a bit like expressing disappointment that no one will pay you to write poetry on the beach in Thailand for five years.
Yes, it’s sad that these young people feel so lost. But I think the problem is their extremely high expectations, not economic reality. Beth Kobliner, author of Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties, says that she thinks people’s expectations grew up at a time when everyone’s wealth appeared to be increasing, Their parents probably saw their home values rise along with their investments. “So you have people who have grown up in an environment where people had great expectations of what living well means,” says Kobliner.
This recession(经济衰退) will certainly play a role in forcing those expectations into more realistic group. In the meantime, it seems a lot better for our mental health to focus on being grateful---for our one-bedroom apartments, for living in modern cities, or perhaps just for being able to eat three meals a day---than on longing for some kind of luxury life.
小题1:. What makes the author think the 20-somethings sound like a bunch of spoiled children? | A．They expect everything to be easy for them. | | B．They complain that the economy is spoiling their life plans. | | C．They are unwilling to face all of the challenges. | | D．They are burdened by student loans. |
小题2:. The underlined word “fertility” in paragraph 3 probably means“_____”.| A．baby production | B．pleasant | C．baby comfort | D．comfortable |
小题3:. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the complaints of the 20-somethings? | A．They can’t have children for at least a decade a decade to buy a house. | | B．They have only a one-bedroom apartment to live in. | | C．They can’t buy a house until 40 and are burdened by student loans. | | D．They despair at not being able to afford a PH. D in literature. |
小题4:. What’s the Kobliner’s attitude towards the 20-somethings with high expectations? | A．Unbearable | B．Opposite | C．Doubtful | D．Understanding |
小题5:What is the best title for this passage?| A．Young people afford to continue their study | | B．Young people can’t afford to buy a house | | C．Young people’s high hopes create despair | | D．The 20-somethings’ high expectations |
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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 think that 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 from 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 your 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 from 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!
小题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 |
小题2:According to the passage，our self-images___________.| A．have positive effects | B．are hot true | | C．are often changeable | D．have different functions |
小题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. |
小题4: What is the passage mainly about?| A．How to prepare for your success. | B．How to face challenges in your life. | | C．How to build a. positive self-image. | D．How to develop your good qualities. |
小题5:. Who are the intended readers of the passage? | A．Parents. | B．Adolescents. | C．Educators. | D．People in general. |
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Growing up is not always easy. When facing difficulties, courage and a spirit of independence can be more useful than crying for __36___! That’s what Hong Zhanhui’s story of__37__ boy to man with family hardships tells us.
Hong was born in 1982 in a poor family in Xihua County, Henan Province. When he was ___38___ 11, his father became mentally ill and one day came back with an abandoned baby girl. A year later, Hong’s mother and younger brother both ___39__home because of poverty and pressure from his sick father.
Their burdens fell onto the 12-year-old’s shoulders: to treat his father’s illness, to ___40___ the adopted sister Chenchen, and to go on to study.
Hong didn’t __41___ . Since a young age, he has worked in part-time jobs to feed his family. At the same time, he has studied at college. To take care of Chenchen , he worked hard to___42__a room near his campus for her, and send her to school.
After Hong’s story went public, people were ___43___to tears by his unselfishness. Hard __44__ his life was, Hong didn’t abandon his father and the adopted ___45__, because they needed his help. With his hard-won money, he even aided other students ___46__against misfortunes.
Today when many tend to worry more about their own happiness, Hong’s deeds ___47__ us of what we usually neglect: Love and care for others. Without these, ___48___ of us could survive.
Hong ___49__ donations from others. He said that he felt encouraged by kind offers, but he could ___50__ his own work. Short of money to buy food, the boy climbed tall trees to get birds’ eggs for his baby sister. He walked two hours at weekends to buy different things to ___51__ around his school to earn money. Through his hard life, the boy developed ___52___ against misfortune that made him a hero in people’s eyes.
Hong’s story shows that with love and willpower, no hardship can ___53__ a person but himself. So when facing difficulties, don’t ___54__ about bad luck. Consider what more you could do for your family and society ___55___ you’ll find the world smiling back.
| 小题1: | | A．money | B．food | C．clothes | D．help |
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小题2:A caring B. growing C. moving D. turning
| 小题3: | | A．only | B．already | C．ever | D．still |
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| 小题4: | | A．stayed | B．went | C．sold | D．left |
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| 小题5: | | A．bring up | B．turn to | C．stick to | D．devote to |
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| 小题6: | | A．give away | B．give up | C．run out | D．turn down |
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| 小题7: | | A．build | B．rent | C．but | D．paint |
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| 小题8: | | A．encouraged | B．moved | C．inspired | D．made |
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| 小题9: | | A．as | B．because | C．unless | D．while |
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| 小题10: | | A．brother | B．daughter | C．sister | D．uncle |
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| 小题11: | | A．struggling | B．learning | C．standing | D．turning |
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| 小题12: | | A．left | B．remembered | C．reminded | D．told |
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| 小题13: | | A．any one | B．every one | C．none | D．no one |
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| 小题14: | | A．threw away | B．turned out | C．gave off | D．turned down |
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| 小题15: | | A．depend on | B．stick to | C．refer to | D．turn to |
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| 小题17: | | A．a chance | B．an ability | C．a spirit | D．a belief |
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| 小题18: | | A．bury | B．defeat | C．win | D．knock |
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| 小题19: | | A．worry | B．care | C．complain | D．joke |
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| 小题20: | | A．and | B．when | C．while | D．until |
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The night of graduation, I was afraid. Two hundred people were sitting out there. I felt tense and I wanted to run away, 36 I couldn’t! After all, my own children were sitting in front of me with many other persons. I couldn’t be a coward(懦夫) before 37 .
When I ended the speech, I was 38 at the cheering. And I never forget the first time I received the cheering in my life.
Flowers arrived 39 my brothers and sister. My husband gave me silk roses. The reporters came with 40 and recorders and lots of questions. There were tears and hugs and congratulations.
Sometimes, I sit down and 41 the tape of my gaduation speech. I hear myself say to the audience, “Don’t’ give up your 42 in life. Anything can happen if you believe. It means hard work, but 43 sure that you can do it, with God’s help.”
And then, I remember mother’s 44 to me , a young girl: “Hurry, Gin, you’ll be late for school.”
Yes, Mom, I was late 45 school, but it was sweeter for waiting. I only wish you and Dad could have been there to see your daughter and granddaughter in all their show and speech.
| 小题2: | | A．them | B．themselves | C．him | D．himself |
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| 小题3: | | A．worried | B．worrying | C．surprised | D．surprising |
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| 小题5: | | A．books | B．newspapers | C．cameras | D．cars |
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| 小题6: | | A．put up | B．put down | C．put on | D．put off |
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| 小题7: | | A．speech | B．ideas | C．dreams | D．love |
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| 小题9: | | A．shout | B．shouting | C．call | D．calling |
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If you are human, you can’t help but experience times when everything seems to be going wrong. You must also _36__as if your life is completely out of control at times. It is during those “down times” that words of encouragement from family, friends, co-workers or __37_strangers can boost(增强)your spirits. It is also during those __38_that negative words can be devastating (毁灭性的) and sink you deeper and deeper into depression.
For example, consider this story about a group of _39__who were traveling through the woods when __40__of them fell into a deep pit(坑). All of the other frogs gathered around the __41__.When they saw how _42__the pit was, they told the two _43__frogs they would never get out.
The two frogs didn’t obey what other frogs said and tried to __44__ out of the pit. The other frogs kept telling them not to jump, _45__it was in vain. Finally, one of the frogs followed what the other frogs were saying and simply _46. He fell down and _47_. The other frog continued to jump as __48_as he could. Once again the crowd of frogs shouted at him to _49__ the pain. The more they _50__, the harder he jumped and finally he __51__to safety.
When he __52_, the other frogs asked him why he continued to jump when they were all __53__him to simply quit. The frog __54_to them that he was a little bit deaf. He thought they were _55__him all the time.
| 小题1: | | A．think | B．experience | C．seem | D．feel |
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| 小题2: | | A．so | B．just | C．even | D．ever |
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| 小题3: | | A．processes | B．times | C．courses | D．practices |
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| 小题4: | | A．frogs | B．mice | C．dogs | D．cats |
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小题5: A. two B. three c.many D. few
| 小题6: | | A．hole | B．pit | C．water | D．well |
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| 小题7: | | A．muddy | B．wide | C．deep | D．long |
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| 小题8: | | A．uncomfortable | B．unpleasant | C．unhappy | D．unfortunate |
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| 小题9: | | A．run | B．walk | C．climb | D．jump |
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| 小题10: | | A．so | B．as long as | C．because | D．although |
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| 小题11: | | A．gave out | B．gave up | C．gave away | D．gave off |
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| 小题12: | | A．died | B．wounded | C．destroyed | D．damaged |
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| 小题13: | | A．fast | B．hard | C．easily | D．swiftly |
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| 小题14: | | A．help | B．ban | C．forbid | D．stop |
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| 小题15: | | A．cried | B．spoke | C．shouted | D．read |
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| 小题16: | | A．get it | B．forget it | C．use it | D．made it |
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| 小题17: | | A．turned out | B．kept out | C．got out | D．held out |
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| 小题18: | | A．taking to | B．shouting at | C．throwing at | D．speaking to |
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| 小题19: | | A．explained | B．announced | C．introduced | D．told |
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小题20: A. encouraging B. helping C. pulling D dragging |
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