I start to wonder what else had changed since I’d been gone. My parents are in a

I start to wonder what else had changed since I’d been gone. My parents are in a

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I start to wonder what else had changed since I’d been gone. My parents are in an awkward puzzle, wondering how to treat me now----whether to treat me—still their daughter—as one of them, an adult, or as the child they feel they sent away months earlier.
I run into two of my best friends from high school; we stare at each other, expressionless. We ask the simple questions and give simple answers. It’s as if we have nothing to say to each other. I wonder how things have changed so much in such a small amount of time. We used to laugh and promise that no matter how far away we were, our love for each other would never change. Their interests don’t interest me anymore, and I find myself unable to relate my life to theirs.
I had been so excited to come home, but now I just look at it all and wonder: Is it me? Why hadn’t the world stood still here while I was gone?  My room isn’t the same, my friends and I don’t share the same promise, and my parents don’t know how to treat me—or who I am, for that matter.
I get back to school feeling half-satisfied, but not disappointed. I sit up in my bed in my dorm room, surrounded by my pictures, dolls. As I wonder what has happened, I realize that I can’t expect the world to stand still and move forward at the same time.  I can change and expect that things at home will stay the same. I have to find comfort in what has changed and what is new; keep the memories, but live in the present.
A few weeks later, I’m packing again, this time for winter break. My mom meets me at the door. I have come home accepting the changes, not only in my surroundings, but most of all in me.
小题1:What can we infer about the writer?
A.She is a high school student.B.She is a college student.
C.She is a clerk in a school.D.She is a traveler.
小题2:What surprises the writer most?
A.The living conditions of her parents.B.The decorations in her room.
C.The meeting with her best friends.D.The things still staying the same.
小题3:What is this passage mainly about?
A.The writer’s curiosity about the changes.
B.The changes in the writer’s surroundings and in herself.
C.The writer’s disappointment about the changes.
D.The writer’s refusal to accept the changes.

答案

小题1:B
小题2:C
小题3:B
解析

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After two classes, I started to recognize several of the faces in each class. There was always someone braver than the others who would introduce themselves and ask me questions about how I was liking Forks. I tried to be diplomatic, so mostly I just lied a lot to appear to be skilled at dealing with people. At least I never needed the map.
One girl sat next to me in both Trig and Spanish, and she walked with me to the cafeteria for lunch. She was tiny, several inches shorter than my five feet four inches, but her wildly curly dark hair made up a lot of the difference between our heights. I couldn"t remember her name, so I smiled and nodded as she gossiped about teachers and classes. I didn"t try to keep up.
We sat at the end of a full table with several of her friends, who she introduced to me. I forgot all their names as soon as she spoke them. They seemed impressed by her bravery in speaking to me. The boy from English, Eric, waved at me from across the room.
It was there, sitting in the lunchroom, trying to make conversation with seven curious strangers, that I first saw them.
They were sitting in the corner of the cafeteria, as far away from where I sat as possible in the long room. There were five of them. They weren"t talking, and they weren"t eating, though they each had a tray of untouched food in front of them. They weren"t staring at me, unlike most of the other students, so it was safe to stare at them without fear of meeting an over interested pair of eyes. But it was none of these things that caught and held my attention.
I stared because their faces, so different, so similar, were all extremely, inhumanly beautiful. They were faces you never expected to see except perhaps on the airbrushed pages of a fashion magazine, or painted by an old master as the face of an angel. It was hard to decide who was the most beautiful -- maybe the perfect blond girl, or the bronze-haired boy.
小题1:What does the underlined word “diplomatic” mean?
A.smoothB.cleverC.honestD.delight
小题2:From the passage, we can infer that _______________.
A.“I” was really liking the new place.
B.“I” was not interested in what the girl said.
C.“I” had a bad memory, so it’s hard to remember names.
D.“I” was good at making friends.
小题3: According to the last two paragraphs, why did “they” catch “my” attention?
A.Because “they” weren’t talking.
B.Because “they” sat in the corner.
C.Because “they” didn’t eat the food.
D.Because “they” looked incredibly beautiful.
小题4:According to the passage, which statement is NOT true?
A.The girl walked with “me” was a little short.
B.“I” saw the five students for the first time.
C.Those students sitting in the corner had finished their food.
D.“I” probably wanted to know more about those five students.

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I have spent years of my life traveling all over the world. When I arrive in a new country or city, usually I am very  36  and go to bed early. For this  37  my first day or night in any new place is always quiet and very  38  happens.  39  my first night in Algeciras was very different. This night was very  40   and unusual.
At that time   41  in Southern Spain was a dirty and  42  looked-after city. I arrived late in the evening by  43 . As soon as I got off the boat, I went to look for a   44  . I found a small hotel not far from the boat.
This hotel looked  45  and untidy from the outside. But I was very tired and did not know my  46  around the city of Algeciras. And so I decided to stay in this  47 hotel on the quay(码头). I also decided to stay in this hotel for another   48 . The moon was full and it was a clear,   49 night. From the hotel I could  50 the sea. I could see the huge rock of Gibraltar in the bright moonlight.
The hotel had a narrow  51 and no name. When I went through this doorway, I had to climb up narrow and dark stairs to the first floor. I  52 a small cupboard with a desk in front of it. This was the hotel office.
An untidy and tired woman was sitting beside the  53 . When I said I wanted a room for the night, she took me  54  some more stairs to a room on the second floor. Inside this room the landlord was sitting playing cards with some friends. He was  55 his game of cards and I was simply a nuisance(讨厌的人). He looked at me when the woman told him that I wanted a room. Then he said, Room Five, and turned back to his game of cards.
小题1:
A.frightenedB.excitedC.tiredD.satisfied
小题2:
A.choiceB.reasonC.aimD.journey
小题3:
A.muchB.littleC.fewD.many
小题4:
A.SoB.BecauseC.AndD.But
小题5:
A.ordinaryB.commonC.forgetfulD.strange
小题6:
A.GibraltarB.AlgecirasC.MadridD.New Delhi
小题7:
A.badlyB.wellC.wronglyD.good
小题8:
A.busB.boatC.planeD.train
小题9:
A.guideB.driverC.hotelD.dinner
小题10:
A.cleanB.dirtyC.beautifulD.interesting
小题11:
A.friendB.addressC.chargeD.way
小题12:
A.smallB.largeC.expensiveD.funny-looking
小题13:
A.reasonB.personC.memoryD.sight-seeing
小题14:
A.darkB.cloudyC.brightD.sunny
小题15:
A.look down atB.praiseC.studyD.forget
小题16:
A.bedroomB.doorwayC.stairsD.bulletin-board
小题17:
A.came toB.picked upC.paintedD.escaped from
小题18:
A.cupboardB.officeC.deskD.doorway
小题19:
A.overB.downC.upD.under
小题20:
A.tired ofB.enjoyingC.throwingD.buying

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I truly hope that at the end of this short essay(短文) you will know how to learn English.
I was born in Somalia, and Italian is my mother tongue. 31 enough, soon after I arrived in London when I was 17, I was admitted to a sixth-form college. I found caring (体贴的) teachers there, who 32  taught me English. This, I think, was a(n) 33 factor(因素) that encouraged me to learn the language. The most important thing, 34, is to work hard. So those of you who don’t have such good teachers should not 35. When I was in London, I 36 myself to English learning as I 37 to go to university very much. Mastering the language was the only 38 to achieve my goal.
Now I have 39 my master’s degree from Oxford University. Looking back, I 40 I was quite innocent (天真的),for I never imagined learning English was going to be so much 41. The more fluent I become, the 42 the language became. One can master it only 43 years of tireless efforts(努力).
Some basic 44 which I would give to people who are interested in learning the language are:
1. Buy a good dictionary. 45 English learners use their dictionaries all the time.
2.46 English newspapers. Don’t forget to 47 the new words in your dictionary.
3. Listen to the radio 48 watching TV as listening to the radio helps you more.
4. Talk, talk and talk to 49 at anytime and anywhere.
And even though at times it may be embarrassing(尴尬的) to make 50,you will finally correct them and remember them. Soon you will start to become fluent.
小题1:
A.Luckily
B.Strangely
C.Badly
D.Honestly
小题2:
A.excitedly
B.unhappily
C.patiently
D.hurriedly
小题3:
A.old
B.important
C.new
D.wise
小题4:
A.for example
B.however
C.therefore
D.what’s more
小题5:
A.fall behind
B.show up
C.go away
D.lose heart
小题6:
A.devoted
B.introduced
C.compared
D.limited
小题7:
A.refused
B.pretended
C.wanted
D.entertained
小题8:
A.reason
B.problem
C.advice
D.way
小题9:
A.missed
B.completed
C.shown
D.learned
小题10:
A.realize
B.hope
C.doubt
D.lie
小题11:
A.fear
B.fun
C.money
D.work
小题12:
A.smaller
B.stranger
C.harder
D.nicer
小题13:
A.before
B.beside
C.through
D.without
小题14:
A.tips
B.aims
C.things
D.choices
小题15:
A.Careless
B.Funny
C.Busy
D.Successful
小题16:
A.Remember
B.Read
C.Sell
D.Create
小题17:
A.replace
B.combine
C.look
D.check
小题18:
A.such as
B.because of
C.instead of
D.as a result of
小题19:
A.anyone
B.nobody
C.something
D.anything
小题20:
A.troubles
B.mistakes
C.jokes
D.friends

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In all one’s lifetime it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing with. But it is exactly oneself that one has the least understanding of.
When you are going upwards in life you tend to overestimate yourself. It seems that everything you seek for is within your reach. When you are going downhill you tend to underestimate yourself, mistaking difficulties for your own incompetence.
To get a thorough understanding of oneself is to gain a correct view of oneself-aware of both one’s strengths and shortages. You may look forward hopefully to the future but be sure not to expect too much, for ideals can never be fully realized. You may be courageous to meet challenges but it should be clear to you where to direct your efforts. That’s to say so long as you have a perfect knowledge of yourself there won’t be difficulties you can’t overcome.
To get a thorough understanding of oneself needs self-appreciation. Whether you think you are a towering tree or a blade of grass, a high mountain or a small stone, you represent a state of nature that has its own value. If you earnestly admire yourself you’ll have a real sense of self-appreciation, which will give you confidence. As soon as you gain full confidence in yourself, you’ll be enabled to fight and overcome any adversity.
To get a thorough understanding of oneself also requires doing oneself a favor when it’s needed. In time of sadness, do yourself a favor by sharing it with your friends so as to change a gloomy mood into a cheerful one; in time of tiredness, do yourself a favor by getting a good sleep. As you are aware, what a person physically has is but a human body that’s vulnerable when exposed to the elements. So if you fall ill, it’s up to you to take a good care of yourself.
In a word, to get a thorough understanding of oneself is to get a full control of one’s life. Then one will find one’s life full of color and flavor.
小题1: What is described in Paragraph 2 is to show that           .
A.a person is easy to estimate himself too high when succeeding
B.it is difficult for one to have a perfect knowledge of oneself
C.you should keep up high spirits whatever difficulties you meet
D.it is essential that a person get a thorough understanding of himself
小题2: Remember not to expect too much of yourself when looking forward to the future because         .
A.your shortages might stop you succeeding
B.ideals can never be turned into realities
C.you are likely to lack enough courage
D.you haven’t understood yourself quite well
小题3:Having a real sense of self-appreciation can enable one         .
A.to realize one’s shortagesB.not to be too proud
C.to gain enough self-confidenceD.not to go downhill
小题4:If this passage is divided into three parts, the second part should consist of        .
A.Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 3B.Paragraph 2 to Paragraph 5
C.Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 5D.Paragraph 4 and Paragraph 5

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On receiving my learner driver license a couple of months ago, I started driving lessons straight away. In New Zealand, the __33__driving age is 15.
However it wasn’t __34__ two days ago that Dad finally allowed me to drive on the motorway. Our __35__ was Orewa, a seaside town about 60 kilometers away from my home in Auckland. That morning I __36__ sure I had enough to drink and went to the toilet (厕所) about three times __37__ we left. I thought I was totally __38__ for the journey, but nothing could have prepared me for my family’s __39__. "Relax! Don’t hold the steering wheel(方向盘) so __40__. The car is going zigzag (弯弯曲曲的)," called a nervous voice from the __41__. "Speed up. 70km/h isn’t fast enough. You are holding up the traffic," another voice ordered from the seat next to mine.
How __42__ ! My parents were really starting to get on my nerves. To satisfy them I sped up and within a second, an angry voice began to yell again. "Stop! __43__! Are you crazy? ” Everything did not go fine until I pulled off the motorway and drove into the city, __44__ the speed limit was only 50km/h.
My family seemed relieved (放心的) and __45__ telling me what to do. They all looked out of the windows and enjoyed the scenery .  __46__, that silence didn’t last very long. My mum suddenly cried out, "Look at those birds above us. __47__ they lovely?"
How did she expect me to look up in the __49__? As the driver I had to __48__ . Who knows what would have happened if I had taken my eyes off the __50__? Four hours later we drove home. This time the journey was much __51__ than before as everyone else __52__ fast asleep. So, I just took my time and enjoyed the drive.
小题1:
A.oldestB.youngestC.bestD.worst
小题2:
A.untilB.unlessC.afterD.when
小题3:
A.destinationB.homeC.cityD.aim
小题4:
A.thoughtB.decidedC.keptD.made
小题5:
A.whenB.sinceC.beforeD.as
小题6:
A.disappointedB.preparedC.excitedD.upset
小题7:
A.praisesB.encouragementsC.complaintsD.cries
小题8:
A.tightlyB.lightlyC.loosely D.happily
小题9:
A.front searB.back seatC.top seatD.empty seat
小题10:
A.interestingB.movingC.puzzlingD.annoying
小题11:
A.Get outB.Move onC.Slow down D.Speed up
小题12:
A.whereB.whileC.whichD.why
小题13:
A.began B.stoppedC.continuedD.forgot
小题14:
A.LuckilyB.ProbablyC.WarmlyD.Sadly
小题15:
A.Can’tB.Don’tC.Aren’tD.Won’t
小题16:
A.airB.waterC.groundD.woods
小题17:
A.seeB.concentrateC.checkD.care
小题18:
A.birdB.dogC.roadD.car
小题19:
A.easierB.flatterC.harderD.lower
小题20:
A.feltB.beganC.fellD.kept

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