题目内容
It is difficult to the exact meaning of some words when you translate them into a foreign language.
A. show off B. turn out C. bring out D. take to
It so happens that while we in
Going down in history as the “Great Blizzard(暴风雪) of 1978”, the “white hurricane” that 22 North America in late January and early February 30 years ago 23 many Americans with no power, no heat, and no transportation for days or weeks on 24 . People were trapped in their houses or offices or on roads. A state of emergency was 25 in several states, and National Guard troops were called in to aid 26 people on highways.
Many Americans who lived through the blizzard have never forgotten it, nor will the Chinese people 27 their snow disaster 30 years later.
Statistics show that the 1978 blizzard 28 $500 million in damages to
What is noteworthy is the similarity of the challenges posed by the two crises, though they are separated by three decades.
21. A. year | B. anniversary | C. ceremony | D. festival |
22. A. swept | B. affect | C. cleaned | D. moved |
23. A. remained | B. left | C. stayed | D. held |
24. A. top | B. average | C. holidays | D. end |
25. A. declared | B. informed | C. noticed | D. broadcast |
26. A. hurt | B. hungry | C. stranded | D. trapped |
27. A. realize | B. remember | C. forget | D. lose |
28. A. caused | B. swallowed | C. spent | D. increased |
29. A. cost | B. spend | C. use | D. lose |
30. A. seldom | B. usual | C. raw | D. rare |
I was deep in thought at my office, preparing a lecture to be given that evening at a college across town, when the phone rang. A woman I had 36 met introduced herself and said that she was the mother of a seven year old boy and that she was 37 . She said that her doctor had advised her that discussing her coming death with her son would be too 38 for him, but somehow that didn’t feel right to her.
39 that I worked with sad children, she asked for my advice. I told her that our heart was often smarter than our brain and that I thought she knew what would be best for her son. I also 40 her to attend the lecture that night since I was speaking about how children deal successfully with 41 . She said she would be there.
I wondered later if I would 42 her at the lecture, but my question was answered when I saw a 43 woman being half carried into the room by two adults. I talked about the fact that children usually 44 the truth long before they are told and that they often wait until they feel adults are 45 to talk about it before sharing their concerns and questions. I said that it is better to tell children the truth about bad things 46 pretend they don’t happen. I said that respecting children meant 47 them in the family sadness, not shutting them out.
She had heard enough. At the break, she hobbled (跛行) to me and 48 tears she said, “I knew it in my heart. I just knew I should tell him.” She said that she 49 tell him that night.
The next morning I received another phone call from her. She could hardly talk, but I managed to 50 the story through her choked voice. She had awakened him when they got home the night before and 51 said, “Derek, I have something to tell you.” He quickly interrupted her, saying, “Oh, Mommy, is it now that you are going to 52 me that you are dying?”
She 53 him close, and they both sobbed while she said, “Yes.”
After a few minutes, the little boy wanted down. He said that he had 54 for her that he had been saving. In the back of one of his drawers was a dirty pencil box. Inside the box was a letter 55 in simple untidy handwriting. It said, “Good bye, Mom. I will always love you.”
How long he had been waiting to hear the truth, I don’t know. I do know that two days later the young mother died. In her coffin was placed a dirty pencil box and a letter.
36.A.often | B.never | C.once | D.already |
37.A.ill | B.sad | C.dying | D.better |
38.A.early | B.late | C.meaningless | D.cruel |
39.A.Knowing | B.Realizing | C.Considering | D.Finding |
40.A.allowed | B.promised | C.invited | D.advised |
41.A.death | B.difficulty | C.hardship | D.trouble |
42.A.interest | B.recognize | C.find | D.help |
43.A.tall | B.strong | C.poor | D.weak |
44.A.know | B.sense | C.tell | D.get |
45.A.anxious | B.glad | C.ready | D.due |
46.A.rather than | B.other than | C.more than | D.except |
47.A.inviting | B.letting | C.shutting | D.including |
48.A.through | B.with | C.in | D.after |
49.A.could | B.would | C.had | D.should |
50.A.hear | B.finish | C.write | D.tell |
51.A.sadly | B.quickly | C.slowly | D.quietly |
52.A.warn | B.frighten | C.tell | D.worry |
53.A.held | B.dragged | C.pulled | D.watched |
54.A.love | B.something | C.nothing | D.pity |
55.A.drawn | B.written | C.explained | D.painted |
阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
首先,请阅读下列为读者来信所写的建议:
A It seems your friend works extremely hard but doesn't always achieve what she wants.I think she needs to ease the pressure on herself a bit and have some fun.How about suggesting that you both go for a picnic together? Have an outing together so that she is away from her studies.She may open out a bit then. |
B Discuss this with your parents before you decide anything;they've invested time and money in giving you the best education,and they might want you to continue.Discuss the choices with your school and university,and they might be able to help you out.I assume you will have a few months before you start university.Maybe you can take that time to work and help your parents, and maybe keep a part time job while you attend university. |
C It is time to confront your mother.It is not her future to decide,but it is yours.If it is a money issue,then you can wait a little longer.If not,then just confront her.Do not be afraid.My suggestion to you is,“Never give up your dream”,aim for what you want,and don't let a simple“no”stop you from what you love. |
D Confidence comes from within.This often leads to your becoming more confident naturally.Make a plan in your head,try and smile at one complete stranger every day.Build up to making small talk to one person a day if you can.Once you realize that you can do it,then it will only get easier. Join out-of-school activities that you are interested in and you may find lots of people in the same situation as yourself. I wish you luck! |
E Is it so important to get your exams? Could you find something that really suits you with an understanding company or employer that will help you gain experience and work up the ladder from a practical point of view rather than an academic result.I sometimes think that work experience is more important.You may have to come a bit closer to home and start from there to avoid the upset and ignorance of ot hers.Hope this helps. |
F You need to believe in your own powers.I guess one way you can learn to do that is to set challenges for yourself,and then work to meet them,one by one.Gradually,you won't be able to deny to yourself that you can get things done.And that will improve your confidence,and will also help you see what you can't do.Start small,and never give in.You should see results in some time.I wish you the best. |
以下是读者来信,请匹配来信与其对应的建议:
56.I have had learning difficulties all my life and life is impossible.I fail at everything I do and I'm left behind,like years behind.For people with no learning difficulties,life is always easier but that's not me.What people with learning difficulties are left by years while those don't move up the ladder quicker? The people like me are just left labeled a stupid guy,life passes by for me and people without learning difficulties go ahead without failing exams and life is great for them.People like me have to wait another year to repeated exams or maybe two while peers go on.
57.I'm from Europe and it's been a long time that I'm thinking of spending 6 months in the USA.in a High School.It's my dream.I asked my mom but she doesn't want me to go there.She didn't say why! I've spoken with people who went to study in the US and they told me that when I come back I'll be different.We don't have a lot of interesting courses like Americans.The cost is 5,300 Euros.I don't know how to say to my mom that I want to go there and that's my dream,and it'll be great for my future… Could you help me?
58.I have a friend.We studied at the same school.Before she did the Entrance Examination,she had hoped to study in the department of Dentistry(牙医).She concentrated on her books.She read the books and did the exercise too much.After we did the Entrance Examination,she told me her scores were not enough.It meant she couldn't study in the department that she had hoped.I still encourage her.She told me she was all right,but I think she was sad.I want to help her feel better.What should I do?
59.I have serious confidence issues,and today I went to my first day of a new school.Unfortunately I have been at the same school previously my whole life.Yeah I have mates outside of school and that,but that one day has just changed everything about how I feel.I thought in my previous school I could make a difference in the world,but now I'm just lost,confused and I know no one.I'm not very sociable either,and just not comfortable with the environment.How can I be more sociable? Confident? Everything? HELP!!
60.I am writing to you to seek advice.My name is Nawel.I'll sit for my BAC exam soon.I'll certainly succeed,but my parents are old and are in need of financial help. I'd really like to help them.However,if I do,I'll have to give up my dream of becoming a doctor.On one hand, if I decided to help,I'll have to give up my registration at University.On the other hand,if I don't,I'll feel guilty of not helping my family.I have no one to turn to.What should I do?