题目内容
18.Feet help us walk,run,dance,and jump.The wards feet and foot are also used in everyday speech.To be under someone's feet means to be troublesome.In other words,you are standing too close to someone and are getting in their way.Some adults criticize(批评)children for being under foot.
Speaking of children,if someone says their home will soon have the pitter-patter of tiny feet,it means the family is expecting a baby!
Now,people who are active do not let grass grow under their feet.They are never in one place for very long.People who can think and take action at the same time are said to be able to think on their feet.
Some people appear to have it all.They have money,a good education,good looks,a great family and a large circle of friends.You could say they have the world at their feet.This means whatever they want seems to be there for them.
People who have both feet firmly on the ground are realistic and practical.They are not dreamy.You might say such a person is well grounded.If you are a bad dancer,you might be described as having two left feet.To dance well,it is better to have a right foot and a left foot.
Sam loves skiing.He thinks that it would be fun to own a ski resort(滑雪场)high in the mountains.But he knows nothing about running a business.So,he decides to get his feet wet.In other words,he wants to get used to a new situation.
He joins an organization for resort owners and attends their meetings.He travels to ski areas all over the United States.This helps Sam get his foot in the door.Having a foot in the door is a starting point.This expression comes from people selling things door-to-door.They would block the door with their foot so people couldn't close the door on them.
31.What would you say to someone who is"under your feet"?D
A.Oh,I'm terribly sorry.
B.Take off your feet!
C.Sorry for the trouble.
D.Excuse me,you are in the way.
32.Which of the following describes people who keep moving about?D
A.They are always under foot.
B.They can think on their feet.
C.They have the pitter-patter of tiny feet.
D.They never let grass grow under their feet.
33.What should you try to avoid if you want to succeed in doing something?A
A.Having two left feet.
B.Getting your feet wet.
C.Getting your foot in the door.
D.Having both feet firmly on the ground.
34.What do we know about Sam's new business?B
A.It's a big success.
B.It's not started yet.
C.It lies high in the mountains.
D.It opens only in winter.
35.What may be the best title for the passage?A
A.Use your feet properly.
B.Feet help us walk and run.
C.How to be a good dancer.
D.Ready for a new business.
分析 本文是一篇社会文化类阅读,属于议论文,脚帮助我们走路,跑步,跳舞,跳跃.脚也用于日常用语.本文以此展开谈论,主要讲述了脚在不同情况,表达下的运用.
解答 31.D.细节理解题.根据To be under someone's feet means to be troublesome.In other words,you are standing too close to someone and are getting in their way.Some adults criticize(批评)children for being under foot.可知,你应该对"你脚下"的人说对不起,你挡着路了.故选D.
32.D.推理判断题.根据Now,people who are active do not let grass grow under their feet.They are never in one place for very long.可知,活跃的人不会让草生长在脚下.他们永远不会在一个地方很久.故可知,他们是从未停止前进的.故选D.
33.A.推理判断题.根据If you are a bad dancer,you might be described as having two left feet.To dance well,it is better to have a right foot and a left foot.可知,如果你想在某方面成功,应该专注,把两只脚放在一件事上.故选A.
34.B.细节理解题.根据So,he decides to get his feet wet.In other words,he wants to get used to a new situation.可知,他想习惯一个新的情况.故可知,他还没有开始新的事业.故选B.
35.A.主旨大意题.阅读全文,根据文章内容可知,脚帮助我们走路,跑步,跳舞,跳跃.脚也用于日常用语.本文以此展开谈论,主要讲述了脚在不同情况,表达下的运用.故选A.
点评 本文是一篇社会文化类阅读,题目涉及多道主旨大意题,细节理解题,推理判断题.做题时学生应仔细阅读原文,把握文章主要内容,联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义,从中选出正确答案,一定要做到有理有据,切忌胡乱猜测.
(25)B,one day,in the music class that was (26)Aof his school's standard curriculum,he was playing idly (随意地)on the piano and found it (27)Dto pick out tunes.With a sinking feeling,he realized that he actually (28)Cdoing it.He tried to hide his (29)Bpleasure from the music teacher,who had (30)Dover to listen.He might not have done this particularly well,(31)Athe teacher told Gabriel that he had a good(32)Aand suggested that Gabriel go into the music store-room to see if any of the instruments there (33)Chim.There he decided to give the cello(大提琴) a(34)B.When he began practicing,he took it very (35)C.But he quickly found that he loved playing this instrument,and was (36)Ato practicing it so that within a couple of months he was playing reasonably well.
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21.A.travelling | B.marching | C.pacing | D.struggling |
22.A.rising up | B.coming up | C.driving up | D.turning up |
23.A.before | B.after | C.until | D.since |
24.A.betray | B.accept | C.avoid | D.appreciate |
25.A.Therefore | B.However | C.Thus | D.Moreover |
26.A.part | B.nature | C.basis | D.spirit |
27.A.complicated | B.safe | C.confusing | D.easy |
28.A.missed | B.disliked | C.enjoyed | D.denied |
29.A.transparent | B.obvious | C.false | D.similar |
30.A.run | B.jogged | C.jumped | D.wandered |
31.A.because | B.but | C.though | D.so |
32.A.ear | B.taste | C.heart | D.voice |
33.A.occurred to | B.took to | C.appealed to | D.held to |
34.A.change | B.chance | C.mission | D.function |
35.A.seriously | B.proudly | C.casually | D.naturally |
36.A.committed | B.used | C.limited | D.admitted |
37.A.proved | B.showed | C.stressed | D.meant |
38.A.pushing | B.dragging | C.lifting | D.rushing |
39.A.admiring | B.pitying | C.annoying | D.teasing |
40.A.over | B.aside | C.behind | D.out |
A. | Should such a disaster occur | |
B. | If such a disaster had occurred | |
C. | Had such a disaster occurred | |
D. | If such a disaster should be occurred |