题目内容
18."Why I'd Like to Visit Texas"Essay Competition
We extend a special invitation to enter our competition:"Why I'd Like to Visit Texas."We'll have one high school winner from each state across the country.
If you win,you will receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the great state of Texas!You will tour the state,stopping in six cities to visit overnight and to see landmarks.The prize includes hotel rooms,meals,round-trip transportation to and from Texas,and all your transportation within the state.
Carefully read the details below,start planning and writing,and send us your entry.We'd love to see you here in the Lone Star State!
Essay Rules:
You must meet each standard for your essay to be considered.You may only write about one of the Texas landmarks or Texas symbols listed under"Topics."*Your essay must be entitled"Why I'd Like to Visit Texas."We encourage you to research many resources as you plan your essay.We are looking for dynamic essays that will capture attention and provide fascinating detail.
Your essay must be at least 1,000words,but no longer than 1,500words.All entries that do not meet this length requirement will be automatically disqualified.Be certain that your essay is rich with historical facts.While we prefer typed entries,handwritten entries are allowed,but we must be able to read your handwriting.
Do not write your name on the essay.Instead,staple(装订) a cover sheet and the entry form to your essay.Include your name,address,and telephone number.Include a confirmation from your high school attendance office to show that you are registered at the high school.After we receive the entries,we will assign each one a number.
*Topics:
Landmarks:The Alamo,Sam Rayburn House,Spanish Governor's Palace,Perry's Point,Casas
Amarillas,Rainbow Cliffs
State Symbols:State Flag,State Bird (Mockingbird),State Flower (Bluebonnet),State Tree (Pecan),State Song ("Texas,Our Texas")
Submit your entry to the following address:
Why I'd Like to Visit Texas
P.O.Box 44521
San Antonio,TX 78209
56.Putting the benefits of winning before rules,the author aimsD.
A.to emphasize the importance of the contest
B.to show the benefits matter more than rules
C.to convince the competitors of great rewards
D.to arouse immediate interest and attention
57.The number of the topics that can be chosen isC.
A.5
B.6
C.11
D.15
58.The underlined"one"in the sixth paragraph refers toB.
A.an entry form
B.a received entry
C.a competitor
D.a confirmation
59.Most probably,the main purpose of the essay competition isC.
A.to improve high school students'writing skills
B.to promote the popularity of the state of Texas
C.to accelerate the development of Texas tourism
D.to enrich high school students'life all over America.
分析 本文属于广告类阅读,主要介绍了一个以"为什么我想访问德克萨斯"为主题的征文比赛,促使读者想去访问德克萨斯,加快德克萨斯旅游业的发展.
解答 56.D 细节理解题,作者把获胜的好处放在规则前面是为了引起读者的兴趣和关注,故选D.
57.C 细节理解题,根据*Topics:Landmarks:The Alamo,Sam Rayburn House,Spanish Governor's Palace,Perry's Point,Casas Amarillas,Rainbow Cliffs State Symbols:State Flag,State Bird (Mockingbird),State Flower (Bluebonnet),State Tree (Pecan),State Song ("Texas,Our Texas")可知一共有11个主题可供选择,故选C.
58.B 细节理解题,根据After we receive the entries,we will assign each one a number.可知one指的是他们收到的文章,故选B.
59.C 细节理解题,根据You may only write about one of the Texas landmarks or Texas symbols listed under"Topics."*Your essay must be entitled"Why I'd Like to Visit Texas."可知征文的主题是我为什么想去访问德克萨斯,因此这个征文的目的是为了加快德克萨斯旅游业的发展,故选C.
点评 做阅读理解时要快速的浏览全文,把握文章主旨大意,带着问题回到原文,寻找细节或概括相应的答案,最后要理清作者写作思路.
Before that December day a/an(42)Bbaby deer had been abandoned in the woods behind the Dotson's home.So(43)Dwas the little deer that he hadn't the strength to run from Maggie's father when he(44)Dhim.(45)Dhe carried the little deer towards their home,Maggie rushed outside and (46)Arubbed the little deer's nose; it licked (舔) Maggie's hand,which made her laugh.Mr.Dotson smiled and just shook his head.He proceeded to carry the little deer to the (47)B.
In what seemed like a few seconds to Mr.Dotson,Maggie rushed to the house and came back carrying a medical bag,and a (48)Cof lettuce (莴苣) she had (49)Bfrom the refrigerator.Maggie handed her father the bag,and then placed the lettuce by the little deer's mouth--but he wasn't (50)D.
As Mr.Dotson placed a (51)Daround the little deer's injured hoof (蹄),Maggie became excited as the little deer began to bite on the lettuce.It was dark outside and the temperature was quite (52)A.Maggie insisted that her father return with carrots and warm blankets for him.He promised he (53)B.
After he(54)Cthe light in the garage,Maggie turned to her father and said,"I'm going to name him Paxton,Daddy.
With time and (55)A,Maggie finally gained the little deer's(56)D.In fact,he was soon eating carrots right out of her hand.And when the holidays were over and Maggie was back in school,she never left (57)Bfeeding Paxton first thing every morning.
Mr.Dotson could see the(58)Cthat his daughter felt for the little deer.That scared him,(59)D,because he knew Maggie would never be able to say (60)A.So when his hoof had finally healed,Mr.Dotson came home early one afternoon to set him free.
41.A.asked | B.advised | C.told | D.meant |
42.A.lost | B.injured | C.escaped | D.freed |
43.A.weak | B.sick | C.tired | D.frightened |
44.A.threatened | B.scratched | C.witnessed | D.approached |
45.A.Before | B.Since | C.While | D.As |
46.A.gently | B.slightly | C.toughly | D.voluntarily |
47.A.house | B.garage | C.woods | D.backyard |
48.A.row | B.mouthful | C.handful | D.basket |
49.A.stole | B.grabbed | C.threw | D.kept |
50.A.absorbed | B.engaged | C.satisfied | D.interested |
51.A.ingredient | B.label | C.restriction | D.bandage |
52.A.freezing | B.warm | C.hot | D.normal |
53.A.could | B.would | C.should | D.might |
54.A.turned up | B.turned on | C.turned off | D.turned out |
55.A.persistence | B.recognition | C.sequence | D.sacrifice |
56.A.appetite | B.security | C.awareness | D.trust |
57.A.except | B.without | C.after | D.until |
58.A.beauty | B.bridge | C.bond | D.bitterness |
59.A.therefore | B.thus | C.still | D.though |
60.A.goodbye | B.good night | C.hello | D.apology |
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City/Town | Nationwide |
Company Name | Sublime Science |
Pay | £30per hour |
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36.If you work from 9a.m.to 2p.m.with a break hour for lunch,you will getD.
A.£30
B.£60
C.£90
D.£120
37.The people who want to apply for the job shouldC.
A.be flexible in the working hours
B.have received teaching training
C.enjoy working with children
D.have relative background in science
38.What's the purpose of Laura's wordsC?
A.To explain a typical but difficult event.
B.To make the passage more interesting.
C.To encourage more people to involve.
D.To give advice to parents and children.
39.What can we learn from the passageA?
A.The age of children in Sublime Science ranges from 5to 12.
B.People can only apply for the position as a full-time job.
C.The applicants don't need to set up the teaching equipment.
D.The class periods in Sublime Science vary from 1to 2hours.
40.In which column of the Internet could we find this advertisement?A
A.Jobs
B.Sales
C.Arts
D.News.
Railair Link | Railair Link | |||||||||
Heathrow Airport (All terminals)→Reading Dec 1st,2014 to Jan.31st,2015 | | Reading→Heathrow Airport (All terminals) Dec 1st,2014 to Jan.31st,2015 | ||||||||
Mondays to Fridays | Mondays to Fridays | |||||||||
Terminal 4 depart | Terminal 2 depart | Terminal 3 depart | Terminal 1 depart | Reading arrive | | Reading depart | Terminal 1 arrive | Terminal 2 arrive | Terminal 3 arrive | Terminal 4 arrive |
0635 0730 0750 0820 | 0645 0720 0800 0830 | 0652 0727 0807 0837 | 0700 0735 0815 0845 | 0750 0835 0905 0935 | | 0530 0600 0630 0700 0730 0800 0845 0915 | 0615 0645 0730 0800 0830 0900 0930 1000 | 0617 0647 0732 0802 0832 0902 0932 1002 | 0620 0650 0735 0805 0835 0905 0935 1005 | 0630 0700 0745 0815 0845 0915 0945 1015 |
then at the same minutes past each hour until | then at the same minutes past each hour until | |||||||||
2150 2250 | 2200 2300 | 2207 2307 | 2215 2315 | 2305 0005 | | 2045 2145 | 2130 2230 | 2132 2232 | 2135 2235 | 2145 2245 |
Saturdays and Sundays (Also Bank Holidays) | Saturdays and Sundays (Also Bank Holidays) | |||||||||
Terminal 4 depart | Terminal 2 depart | Terminal 3 depart | Terminal 1 depart | Reading arrive | | Reading depart | Terminal 1 arrive | Terminal 2 arrive | Terminal 3 arrive | Terminal 4 arrive |
0650 0720 0750 | 0700 0730 0800 | 0707 0737 0807 | 0715 0745 0815 | 0805 0835 0905 | | 0545 0615 0645 | 0630 0700 0730 | 0632 0702 0732 | 0635 0705 0735 | 0645 0715 0745 |
then at the same minutes past each hour until | then at the same minutes past each hour until | |||||||||
2150 2250 | 2200 2300 | 2207 2307 | 2215 2315 | 2305 0005 | | 2045 2145 | 2130 2230 | 2132 2232 | 2135 2235 | 2145 2245 |
For more information please telephone Reading 0734 6756778 The British Railway Board accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracy in the information contained in this guide,which may be altered at any time without notice. Published by InterCity,a business section of the British Railway Board. | | Customers should check in at the Railair waiting-room at Reading Station at least 15 minutes before departure of the coach. Please purchase a ticket before boarding the coach. |
A.7:15
B.7:00
C.6:50
D.6:35
71.If you are to reach Terminal 2of the Heathrow Airport before 10:00a.m.,you need to get to Reading Station not later thanA.
A.8:20a.m.
B.8:45a.m.
C.9:00a.m.
D.9:15a.m.
72.The information leaflet is produced byB.
A.Reading
B.InterCity
C.Railair Link
D.Heathrow Airport
73.According to the timetable,all passengers shouldD.
A.buy return tickets
B.buy their tickets on the bus
C.buy the tickets online
D.buy their tickets in advance.
A. | Being told | B. | To be told | ||
C. | Having told | D. | Having been told |