题目内容
New York is one of the last large American cities to have some of its policemen on horseback. The New York police have 170 horses working in certain parts of the city. The horses are expensive to feed, but it is even more expensive to look after them. Because the horses must walk on the streets, they need special horseshoes. In fact, they need more than 8,000 of them each year. Every police horse in New York gets new shoes every month. Keeping these shoes in good repair is the job of six blacksmiths(铁匠). There are only about thirty-five of these blacksmiths in the whole United States. The cost of shoeing a horse is between twenty dollars and thirty-five dollars, and it takes a good blacksmith two or three hours to do the job.
A blacksmith’s job is not an easy one. He must be able to shape a shoe from a piece of metal and then fit it to the horse’s foot. The blacksmith must bend over all the time when he is fitting the shoe and must hold the weight of the horse’s leg while he works. Clearly, a blacksmith must be very strong. But even more important, he must be able to deal with horses---for before the blacksmith can begin his work, he has to get the horse to lift its leg.
One of the blacksmiths in New York is James Corbin. He came to the country from Ireland in 1948. He not only makes horseshoes for the police but also works for a group of horse owners near the city. Corbin became interested in blacksmithing because his father did it, and, as he puts it, “It’s a good way to make a living.”
【小题1】According to the reading passage, a blacksmith must be likely a ________________ man.
A.clever | B.rich | C.strong | D.lucky |
A.was interested in horses |
B.was needed by the policemen |
C.drew a picture of the horseshoe |
D.had to make a living |
A.fit it on the horse’s foot |
B.use it for two or three hours |
C.make the form of a horseshoe from a piece of metal |
D.draw a picture of the shoe |
A.Policemen on Horseback |
B.Blacksmiths and Horseshoeing |
C.James Corbin, a Blacksmith |
D.Horseshoeing is a Good Way to Make a Living |
A.Only a few large American cities have some policemen on horseback. |
B.New York is the only city in America to have some policemen on horseback. |
C.Policemen on horseback enjoy travelling around the United States. |
D.Policemen on horseback are less expensive than those in cars. |
【小题1】C
【小题2】D
【小题3】C
【小题4】B
【小题5】A
解析试题分析:短文大意:纽约是最后有马背上的警察的美国大城市之一。纽约警察有170匹马在城市的某些地方工作。饲养马匹很贵,但更昂贵的是照顾他们。因为马要在街道上行走,他们需要特殊的马蹄铁。修理这些马掌是六个铁匠的工作。在全美国,只有大约三十五个这样的铁匠。钉马掌的成本是二十美元和三十五美元之间,而它需要一个好的铁匠,两个或三个小时来做这项工作。显然,一个铁匠必须很强壮。但更重要的是,他必须能够对付马---在铁匠开始他的工作时,他不得不让马抬起腿。
【小题1】细节理解题。根据第二段第三句Clearly, a blacksmith must be very strong.(显然,一个铁匠必须很强壮。)可知选C。
【小题2】细节理解题。根据文章最后一句话Corbin became interested in blacksmithing because his father did it, and, as he puts it, “It’s a good way to make a living.” (Corbin对铁匠感兴趣是因为他的父亲是铁匠,并且,正如他所说,“这是谋生的好办法。”)可知选D。
【小题3】词义猜测题。根据句子He must be able to shape a shoe from a piece of metal and then fit it to the horse’s foot.(他必须能够打造马蹄形金属鞋,然后把它装到马的脚上)可知选C。
【小题4】标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了铁匠和订马掌,所以选B。
【小题5】细节理解题。根据文章前三句话New York is one of the last large American cities to have some of its policemen on horseback. The New York police have 170 horses working in certain parts of the city. The horses are expensive to feed, but it is even more expensive to look after them.(纽约是最后有马背上的警察的美国大城市之一。纽约警察有170匹马在城市的某些地方工作。饲养马匹很贵,但更昂贵的是照顾他们。)可知该选A。
考点:社会现象类短文阅读。
This year 2, 300 teenagers from all over the world will spend about ten months in U.S. homes. They will attend U.S. schools, meet U.S. teenagers, and form impressions (印象) of the real American teenagers. American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and have a new understanding of the rest of the world.
Here is a two-way student exchange in action. Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family. In return, George's son, Mike, spent a year in Fred's home in America.
Fred, a lively young man, knew little German when he arrived, but after two months' study, the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected -much harder. Students rose respectfully (尊敬地) when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States. There were almost no outside activities.
Family life, too, was different. The family's word was law, and all activities were around the family rather than the individual. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also, he missed having a car.
"Back home, you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany, you walk, but you soon learn to like it."
At the same time, in America, Mike, a friendly German boy, was also forming his idea. "I suppose I should criticize(批评)American schools." He says. "It is far too easy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two."
【小题1】The whole exchange program is mainly to______.
A.help teenagers in other countries know the real America |
B.send students in America to travel in Germany |
C.let students learn something about other countries |
D.have teenagers learn new languages |
A.American food tasted better than German food. |
B.German schools were harder than American schools. |
C.Americans and Germans were both friendly. |
D.There were more cars on the streets in America. |
A.There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings. |
B.There are a lot of after-school activities. |
C.Students usually take 14 subjects in all. |
D.Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car. |
A.A better education should include something good from both America and Germany. |
B.German schools trained students to be better citizens. |
C.American schools were not as good as German schools. |
D.The easy life in the American school was more helpful to students. |
Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries. Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each.
Children in the US will leave their parents’ home when they grow up. They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents on holiday.
Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think it important for young people to decide on their lives by themselves.
Children are asked to do some work around their house. And in many families, children are paid for doing some housework so that they learn how to make money for their own use.
【小题1】The size of most American families is _________that of other countries
A.larger than | B.smaller than | C.as big as | D.as small |
A.get married | B.be free | C.find good jobs | D.study |
A.on weekdays | B.on weekends | C.at any time | D.on holiday |
A.Children have the freedom to choose their own job. |
B.Parents don’t ask their children to do the housework. |
C.Parents think it important for children to make their own decision. |
D.When children grow up, they usually live far away from their home. |
A.children can learn how to make money for themselves |
B.their children required them to do so |
C.they are rich |
D.it is required by law |
Some people say, “Extreme(极限的) sports are so dangerous. Why would anyone want to do them?” But the danger is what makes them so excited. Keep reading to find out the most popular ones.
Bungee jumping: People on some South Pacific islands have been bungee jumping for hundreds of years. In 1979, some people bungee jumped off a bridge in England and made the sport popular around the world. Bungee jumping came to China in 1996.
Skateboarding: At first, this sport was called “sidewalk surfing”. Skateboarders often jump high into the air, go down steps or slide(滑行) down rails on their boards. They wear baggy trousers(宽松裤) so they can move more freely.
Skydiving: This is probably the scariest(最惊险的) extreme sport. Skydivers jump out of airplanes about four kilometers up in the sky. They usually free-fall for a while and then open a parachute to slow down for a safe landing.
Snowboarding: This became a winter Olympic sport in 1998. People tie their feet to the board with special shoes. They don’t use any ski sticks. Then, they ride down hills, jump high and do tricks.
【小题1】What made bungee jumping popular all over the world?
A.A history of hundreds of years. |
B.Jumping over a river in England. |
C.Coming to China in 1996. |
D.Jumping off a bridge in Britain. |
A.Bungee jumping. | B.Skydiving. |
C.Skateboarding. | D.Snowboarding. |
A.They have many bags on them. |
B.They can hold many things. |
C.They make people move freely. |
D.People wearing them can move fast. |
A.直升飞机 | B.降落伞 | C.滑板 | D.飞艇 |
A.It’s dangerous but exciting. | B.It’s exciting and safe. |
C.It’s scary but safe. | D.It’s easy to learn. |
Singapore’s public transport system(公共交通系统)is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local.There are three main forms of public transport here that you would find in any other big city--trains, buses and taxis.
TRAINS Trains run from 6 a.m.to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents.If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like.If you need more information, just call Transit Link at 18007674333. | ||||
BUSES There are several bus services in Singapore and fares(车费)start at 80 cents.Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he cannot give you changes.If you need help, just call Transit Link at 18007674333. | | |||
TAXIS There are three main taxi companies--City Cab(65522222),Comfort(65521111)and Tibs(65528888).Booking can also be made easily by calling the number above. | ||||
RENTAL(租)CARS Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel as you like, renting a car is a good choice.Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore.Just sit back and enjoy the city.It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see.For car rental, call Avis on 6567371668. | ||||
A.65528888 | B.6567371668 | C.18007674333 | D.65522222 |
A.both buses and trains | B.only trains |
C.both buses and taxis | D.only rental cars |
A.To take a bus. | B.To take a train. |
C.To rent a car. | D.To take a taxi. |
A.how to rent a car | B.how to take a bus |
C.3 taxi companies | D.public transport system |
A.A local has some trouble finding his way around. |
B.It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train. |
C.You can see a lot more in Singapore only by renting a car. |
D.It’s easy and convenient for visitors to travel in Singapore. |
Square Dance ABC is an exciting new way to practice square dancing.
Enjoy a fan, easy beginner’s square dance, with no experience needed.
There are three different dances. The A, B and C dances can be experienced in any order. This is the main difference between Square Dance ABC and the traditional “lesson-based” way. You can do the three beginner’s dances in any order.
Instead of waiting until a class starts once a year, people can start Square Dance ABC any time!
After all three dances (in an order), dancers have learned 22 square dance movements. The next step is the experienced ABC dance, using all 22 movements.
It is easy to convince people to try square dancing any time. Most people that try it will like it. Square Dance ABC will bring lots of opportunities(机会) for fun, fitness and friends!
Come on, we’ll make this project as easy as A-B-C!
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【小题1】Who might be interested in this website?
A.Kids that are good at drawing. | B.Adults that want to go traveling |
C.Volunteers that want to teach children | D.People that want to learn to dance. |
A.save lots of money for a holiday. |
B.try square dancing only once |
C.stay healthy and make lots of friends |
D.learn the English letters ABC more easily |
A.an advertisement by an English club |
B.an invitation by an English club |
C.an application by a sports club |
D.an advertisement by a dance club |
Swimming is very popular in the world. Most people like swimming in summer, even in the other three seasons. Water makes people feel cool and swimming makes people keep healthy.
If you swim in a wrong place, it may not be safe. A lot of people died when they were enjoying themselves in the water, and most of them were students. Now some people are not careful enough in swimming. They often think they can swim so well that nothing will happen to them in water. If you go swimming in summer, don’t forget that a lot of good swimmers have died in water. They died not because they couldn’t swim, but because of their carelessness (粗心). Don’t get into water when you are alone. If there is a “No Swimming” sign(标记), don’t get into water. If you remember these, swimming will be safe and enjoyable (舒服的).
根据短文内容,选出能完成所给句子的最佳答案。
【小题1】____ like swimming in summer.
A.Few people | B.Most people | C.Only students | D.Only swimmers |
A.clean | B.fat | C.healthy | D.thin |
A.wonderful | B.interesting | C.not safe | D.not careful |
A.students | B.children | C.not strong | D.too careless |
A.get into water | B.die in water | C.swim too long | D.swim too badly |