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【题目】七选五

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

The First Americans

There was a time long ago when a land bridge connected Asia and North America. The first settlers in North America crossed this land bridge from what is now Siberia to Alaska. The people who made this initial crossing were probably following the animals they used for food.

Finally, the oceans rose and the land bridge between the continents disappeared. The settlers, who I shall call the “First Americans”, could not return to their homeland. __【1】__

For the next few thousand years, the First Americans moved south and east throughout North and South America. They made the journey all the way from Alaska to the southern tip of South America, a distance of more than 10,000 miles. __2__

In the far north, above the Arctic Circle, the First Americans became hunters of the ocean. __3__ In the summer, they gathered berries and other plants. In the winter, they stayed in lodges much of the time preparing for the next summer. It was a hard life, but they learned to survive in these terrible conditions.

Farther south, in what is now Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, the First Americans became cliff dwellers. They began by living in caves that already existed in the cliffs. __4__ The dwellings they built in many ways resembled today's apartment buildings.

__5__ They built a system of dams and canals so they could store and use water almost any time of the year. They were so successful that they could raise fruits and vegetables that were not found naturally in the desert.

A.They also discovered foods like corn and potatoes.

B.Along the way, they established many different civilizations.

C.They discovered how to add to the caves by building structures of wood and stone.

D.People living near each other tended to share similar environments and customs.

E.They built boats of animal skins and hunted or fished for their food.

F.They would have to survive in the New World they had discovered.

G.The First Americans of the Southwest learned to water the desert.

【答案】

【1】F

【2】B

【3】E

【4】C

【5】G

【解析】

【1】F 根据上句The settlers, who I shall call the “First Americans”, could not return to their homeland.说明他们无法回去了,那么不得不在这个新的世界幸存下来,故F项符合上下文。

2B 根据上句They made the journey all the way from Alaska to the southern tip of South America, a distance of more than 10,000 miles.说明他们一直在迁移,在迁移的途中,建立了多种文明,故B项符合上下文。

3E 根据上一句In the far north, above the Arctic Circle, the First Americans became hunters of the ocean说明他们求生的方法就是捕猎,故E项符合上下文。

4C 根据上句They began by living in caves that already existed in the cliffs.说明是指他们生活的方式也方式了变化,故C项符合上下文。

5G 根据下一句They built a system of dams and canals so they could store and use water almost any time of the year.说明他们学会了如何管理水源,故G项符合上下文。

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【1】We are badly in need of waiters ________; could you come and help us out?

A. at once B. at presentC. at the end D. at first

2 Many are finding that the most pleasant way to travel is a ________ on a ship.

A. travel B. voyage C. tour D. road

3 ________ the bad weather, the boy couldnt go out to play, which made him unhappy.

A. Such as B. Instead ofC. Because of D. Because

4To us, Mr. Zhang is ________ a teacher. He is also a friend.

A. not more than B. no more thanC. more than D. not less than

5 On seeing her new classmate, she ________ and said with a smile, Glad to meet you.

A. came up B. made upC. look up D. put up

6 Toms father serves in the army while Johns father is a(n)________ in the government.

A. official B. officer C. waiter D. boss

7 They tried their best to ________ good use of the chance that their school offered to study hard.

A. make B. take C. catch D. look

8 During the ________ part of November, there will be a series of activities.

A. latest B. late C. later D. latter

9What surprised me was not what he said but ________ he said it.

A. the wayB. in the way that

C. in the way D. the way which

10 The famous film is ________ a Chinese old story and directed by a famous director.

A. basing at B. based onC. bases on D. to base at

【11 Let children speak their own ideas, ________ they are different from your own.

A. until B. even ifC. unless D. as though

12Our monitor, as a student, is excellent, who does very well in sports and games, swimming, ________.

A. as B. like C. such as D. for example

【题目】阅读理解

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

The Price of Success

One problem for schools is that many students do not want to study hard. As a result, they perform (表现) poorly in their classes. This is especially true in the United States, where average scores for math and science are lower than in many other countries. In recent years, schools and charities have been looking for ways to help students get better grades in these subjects. An organization called the LMD Foundation introduced a program called Learn and Earn recently.

In the program, money was used to get a group of students to study harder in math and science. In addition to the normal school day, they went to after-school classes for four hours each week. The students were paid eight dollars for each hour of after-school class. By the end of the year, the students in the program had higher grades than a similar group of students who had not taken part.

Not everyone thinks that this is a good idea, though. TV reporter John Tulenko studied data (数据) from a similar program. He found that students’ grades went back down when they stopped getting paid. Many people are worried about this. They think that the students study because they want money, not because they enjoy learning. Also, some people believe that these types of programs are a bad idea because it is a large part of a teacher’s job to get students to study. If students are given money, some teachers might stop trying to do this.

However, others believe that these learning programs can be helpful for students from poor families. Many of these students do part-time jobs after school, and some even quit school at a young age to work. Some do this to help get money for their families. Others feel that they can learn more by working than by going to school. Programs like Learn and Earn let these students stay in school and still make money.

【1】What is true about many students in the United States?

A. They are not allowed to receive help from organizations.

B. They study more than students in other countries.

C. They are doing poorly in math and science.

D. They do not help their classmates get better grades.

2Students in the Learn and Earn program ________.

A. were asked to help other students with poor grades

B. were given money if their grades went up

C. were made to go to school during summer vacation

D. were paid to go to extra classes after school

3Why do some people think that programs like Learn and Earn are a bad idea?

A. Students’ grades only improve a little during the program.

B. Students stop studying when they are in the program.

C. Teachers might stop trying to do a big part of their job.

D. Teachers have started giving low grades to save money.

【题目】阅读理解

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

Green is an important color in nature. It is the color of grass and the leaves on trees. It is also the color of most growing plants.

Sometimes, the word green means young, fresh and growing. For example, a greenhorn is someone who has no experience. In the 15th century, a greenhorn was a young cow or an ox whose horns(角)had not yet developed. A century later, a greenhorn was a soldier who had no experience in war. By the 18th century, a greenhorn had the meaning it has today—a person who is new in a job.

Someone who is good at growing plants is said to have a green thumb(大拇指). The expression comes from the early 20th century. A person with a green thumb can make plants grow quickly and well.

Green is also the color used to describe the powerful feeling , jealousy(嫉妒). The green-eyed monster (怪物)is not a dangerous animal from outer space. It is an expression used about 400 years ago by the British writer William Shakespeare in his play Othello. It describes the unpleasant feeling when someone has something he wants. For example, a young man may suffer from the green-eyed monster if you get a pay rise and he does not.

In most places in the world, a green light means to move ahead. In everyday speech, a green light means agree to continue with a project.

【1】A greenhorn now refers to ____________.

A. a person who is new in a job

B. a new soldier.

C. young horse

D. a cow without horns

【2】A person with a green thumb is a person _______.

A. who is good at growing plants

B. whose thumbs are of green color

C. whose garden is greener than others

D. who is younger than his neighbors

【3】A man may meet the green-eyed monster if ____.

A. he sees a dangerous animal

B. he reads a sad play

C. his friend gets a prize that he wants

D. he can't get something

4】The main idea of the passage is ________.

A. a greenhorn

B. a green thumb

C. the Green Revolution

D. the word “green” and its story

【题目】阅读理解

阅读短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

Human beings are the most intelligent of all animals because we are gifted with the ability to think and reason logically. Scientists and even common people with special intelligence have made a lot of inventions and contributions to modern lifestyle in the past. “Houses” have been the most popular area for discoveries and inventions in the past and even now.

Many household items have been the result of inventions of people who desired better functioning of the existent products. Every individual has intelligence and if it is used properly for the right purpose it leads to invention of a new tool or device. Many new household inventions are made almost every day and there are specific companies, which particularly keep a record of all these inventions.

A lot of inventions have been made recently in the household field. These products are patented(专利的) and have trade mark licenses. The patented sliding cinch is a very simple but effective method to prevent shoulder stress and injury for those who work before computers all day long. Vanity PC is a type of computer furniture that specifically hides all the computer wires and keeps a clean and good look. All the outdoor dust, mud and snow can be kept out of the house by installing(安装) the dirt drain(排水管) at the entrance of the door. Another important invention is the automatic toilet night-light, in which a small light starts when the lid of the toilet seat is opened and closes as soon as the lid is closed.

These are some of the new household inventions invented mostly by common people. Thus, a variety of new household items are invented every day, which helps in a better functioning of household chores and in a more useful manner.

【1】The first paragraph tells us the importance of .

A. the particular changes in houses

B. human beings' role in making inventions

C. the advantages of modern lifestyle

D. the difference between human beings and animals

【2】What plays the most important role in causing people to invent new things?

A. To earn more money and gain awards.

B. To be recorded by some special companies.

C. To improve the present living conditions.

D. To meet the new demands of new science.

【3】It can be inferred that the sliding cinch is used to .

A. prevent your shoulder from being over-pressured

B. keep your shoulder safe and sound when you are in an accident or an operation

C. help you practice your shoulder more often and reduce shoulder pains

D. cover your shoulder and make it stronger to resist the outside strike

【4】Common people can also make good inventions because .

A. wisdom and inspiration sometimes come from everyday life

B. some inventions are easy to be made and can be mastered by common people

C. common people have a strong desire to do something for science research

D. success is often connected with hardship and bitter experience of common people

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