题目内容
从方框中所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项补全短文,其中有一项是多余选项。(10分)
Pablo Picasso(毕加索) was born in Spain in 1881. His father was a painter and art teacher. 【小题1】__________________He won a prize — “Science and Charity” for his first important painting when he was only fifteen. He studied in several cities in Spain. But there was no one to teach him all that he wanted to know. 【小题2】________________________
Paris was then the center of the world for artists. Everything that was new and exciting in the world of paintings seemed to happen there. 【小题3】__________________When he was twenty-three, Picasso moved there to live . 【小题4】_______________________
When he was over ninety, this great painter still lived his life like a young man. 【小题5】____________________________
When he died in 1973, he was ninety-one years old.
【小题1】C
【小题2】A
【小题3】F
【小题4】D
【小题5】B
解析试题分析:这篇短文主要讲述毕加索在早年受到父亲的启蒙教育,并在15岁时就获得第一个奖项,然后远赴法国学艺,并在巴黎定居直至最后去世的生平经历。
【小题1】根据第一段His father was a painter and art teacher的描述可知,是他的父亲在绘画方面给了他启蒙教育。故应选C, He gave his son the first lesson in drawing。
【小题2】根据上文He studied in several cities in Spain. But there was no one to teach him all that he wanted to know.的描述可知,他在西班牙的几个城市都学习过,但没有人能教他想知道的东西,所以他才出访巴黎。故选A,When he was nineteen, he visited Paris。
【小题3】根据前文 Paris was then the center of the world for artists. Everything that was new and exciting in the world of paintings seemed to happen there描述可知,巴黎是世界艺术中心,绘画领域的新奇事都发生在那里。因此对那里产生了爱慕。故选F,He found he liked this city very much。
【小题4】根据上文When he was twenty-three, Picasso moved there to live .的描述可知,他23岁移居巴黎,并从此在那里度过他的余生。故应选D,Then he lived in France for the rest of his life.。
【小题5】根据短文 When he was over ninety, this great painter still lived his life like a young man的描述可知这位伟大的画家九十岁时依然过着象年轻人一样的生活。他依然为他的艺术素材寻找新的理念和方法。故应选B,He was still looking for new ideas and new ways to use his artistic materials。
考点:人物传记类短文阅读。
Eating habits are different in many countries. The Chinese have a saying, “Eat good things for breakfast, eat a big meal for lunch, but eat less at dinner.” Many Americans agree that one should start the day with a good breakfast, but their ideas about lunch and dinner are different.
Most Americans only give themselves a short time for lunch. So they eat a small meal. After work they will have more time to eat a big dinner. Also a quiet dinner at home with all the family members talking about their day is a way to rest after a long, hard day of work.
Eating at restaurant is also different. In China, people like to talk and laugh while eating. Very often you can hear people talking and laughing loudly, and they are just having a good time. In America it is not like this. People want a quiet place where they can eat a good meal far away from the noise of the outside world. If some people are talking too loudly, the manager (经理) may come out and ask them to leave.【小题1】
Which is the good way for keeping healthy in China?
A.Eating nothing for breakfast. |
B.Eating less to lose weight. |
C.Eating less at dinner. |
D.Eating what you want. |
【小题2】
How long do most Americans only give themselves for lunch?A.The whole noon. | B.A long time. |
C.A short time. | D.More time. |
【小题3】
Is talking at table a way to rest in America?A.Yes, it is. | B.No, it isn’t. |
C.No, they don’t talk. | D.Having dinner in a restaurant. |
【小题4】
What do people like doing when we are having a meal in China?A.Having a rest. | B.Eating quickly. |
C.Only eating quietly. | D.Talking and laughing. |
【小题5】
What will the manager of the restaurant do if some people are talking too loudly in America?A.Talk with them happily. | B.Ask them to be quiet. |
C.Let them go away. | D.Do nothing. |
American schools begin in September after a long summer holiday. There're two terms in a school year. The first term is from September to January, and the second term is from February to June. Most American children begin to go to school when they're five years old. Most students are seventeen or eighteen years old when they finish high school.
High school students take only five or six subjects each term. They usually go to the same classes every day, and they have homework for every class. After class, they do a lot of interesting things.
After high school, many students go to college(大学). They usually have to pay a lot of money. So, many college students work after class to get money for their studies.
【小题1】In America, schools begin in_________ after summer holiday.
A.July | B.September | C.May | D.February |
A.five | B.seven | C.eighteen | D.seventeen |
A.cities | B.work | C.college | D.town |
Everyone may feel it difficult to fit in with a new culture. However, you needn’t change everything about yourself, because all of your experiences are part of you and make you special. The following tips may help you live in a new culture more easily.
Teach people your culture. You’re the one who meets the new culture, but it doesn’t mean you should be the one doing all the learning. Take the opportunity to teach new friends your culture. They may know little about it. Invite them for traditional dishes from your culture, or show them how you celebrate your holidays.
Find a support group. Find people in your neighborhood who recently moved here. You can share experiences, cheer each other up when things get difficult, and introduce each other to the new friends you’ve made.
Keep in touch with home. You probably left behind your good friends and family when you move. If it’s a long time, keep in touch with them. Write letters, send emails, and make phone calls so that you can learn about the things happening there, and talk about your new experiences. Keep pictures around to remind you of home.
Remember: the key to getting over your culture shock(文化冲击)is to understand the new culture and find a way to live comfortably within it 52 keeping your culture in your heart.
It’s important to be yourself. Do not change too fast or too many things at once. You should have your own style. So, maintain(保持)what’s important to you and find a good combination between old and new cultures, and you’ll be fine.
【小题1】The underlined phrase “fit in with”means “ ” in Chinese.
A.改变 | B.研究 | C.适应 | D.产生 |
A.you should meet a new culture |
B.you should keep the new culture far away |
C.you should teach your culture to others |
D.you should learn and follow the new culture |
A.what | B.why | C.while | D.whether |
A.People should teach their new friends their culture. |
B.People should try to make some friends in a new place. |
C.people should keep in touch with home after they leave. |
D.People should give up their old culture in a new place. |
Sydney is a young city. Its history goes back just over 200 years. But in Australia, it is the oldest city. It is also the country' s largest city. Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and the most popular city of Australia.
The climate of Sydney is very good. It' s not too cold during the winter and not too hot during the summer. The sky is blue, the air is fresh, and birds sing in the garden. People who live in Sydney seem to have an easy life style. They will tell you, "Don't worry. "
Many people think that Sydney is one of the most attractive cities in the world. It has many tall and modern buildings. Among them, Center point Tower is the tallest. Standing on the 305-metre(80 storeys)tower, you will have a great view of the city.
Sydney is famous for its deep harbor(港口). The harbor has many bays(湾) and beautiful surf beaches. Among them, Bondi beach is the most popular. Sydney Harbor is not only beautiful, it also serves as a large port. Ships carry wool, wheat and meat from Sydney to other countries.
People living in Sydney like to call themselves Sydneysiders. They are mostly friendly and easygoing. When they are not working, they love to have a good time at the beach, swimming and sailing.
【小题1】Sydney is the city in Australia.
A.youngest | B.largest | C.coldest | D.hottest |
A.the climate is very good |
B.the sea is very beautiful |
C.they are very rich |
D.they always tell you, "Don't worry. " |
A.It' s the tallest building in the world. |
B.It's an old building. |
C.You can see most of the city on it. |
D.It' s 80-metre tall. |
A.wool | B.wheat | C.meat | D.all the above |
A.cool | B.busy | C.shy | D.warm-hearted |
1. The Dream It is everyone’s dream to work at home or not work at all. You can plan your own hours and work when you want to. There is no more rush hour and no hours that people waste when they get to and from a job every day.
2. The Fact The fact is that this dream can be attained. You can stay at home, work when you want to and make money when you need to. There are plenty of chances for you to make money at home, just by using your computer and the Internet.
3. Start Today! Educate yourself, look closely into all the chances and decide on what works best for you. It will not happen during one night, but you can make the decision today and start to make it happen today.
4. How Could You Do It? Do you have a blog, miniblog or a personal website like millions of other people? Are you using it to make money? Most of these blogs and website owners are not. But you can do that!
5. _________When you have your computer and the Internet working for you, your businesses will be working for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will make money while you sleep, travel or do whatever you want to do all day long.
6. Get Going! There are many ways you can make money with your computer. And you can begin your stay-at-home businesses with just a little money. What are you waiting for?
【小题1】In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read this passage?
A.Sports. | B.News. | C.Culture. | D.Business. |
A.Broken. | B.Achieved. | C.Lost. | D.Destroyed ( 毁坏 ). |
A.Sleep 24 Hours a Day. | B.Make Money Every moment. |
C.Play All Day Long. | D.Travel Around the World . |
A.People need a lot of money to start a stay-at-home business. |
B.People can even use their blogs to make money. |
C.People can plan their own time when they work at home. |
D.People can make the best decision and start to make it happy today. |
Travel in New York
Public transport
Traffic is quite convenient in New York. The bus is cheap and the subway is common. What’s more, you can take both the bus and the subway with the same transit card. If you have something urgent to do. You’d better take a taxi because that’s fast.
Hotels
There are a lot of hotels in New York. The Plaza Hotel is the best and the most expensive one. If you want to pay less for your stay, there are many smaller hotels. The YMCA near Central Park is suitable for young people.
Eating out
Restaurants provide good service in New York. You don’t have to eat at McDonald’s every day and you can try different kinds of food from many countries. You can also enjoy tasty Chinese food in Chinatown.
Shopping
Shopping in New York is fun. You can see big shops everywhere in this modern city. Stores are open seven days a week, but be careful when you look at the prices because you have to pay taxes on everything you buy. That means you have to pay an extra fee which in New York city is eight percent of the purchase price.
Places to visits
There are too many places to visit in New York—Times Square, the Empire State Building, and, the Statue of Liberty.【小题1】
If you decide to buy a book $10 in New York, you should pay a total of how much after tax?
A.$9.80 | B.$9.20 | C.$10.80 | D.$10.20 |
【小题2】
“The Plaza Hotel” here is the name of a __________A.house | B.station | C.city | D.hotel |
【小题3】
You can eat the delicious Chinese food ____________A.at McDonald’s | B.in Piaza | C.in Chinatown. | D.in YMCA |
【小题4】
Which of the following is NOT in New York?A.Central Park. | B.The Empire State Building. |
C.Times Square | D.The White House. |
【小题5】
How many types of transportation are mentioned in the passage?A.One | B.Two | C.Three | D.Four |