题目内容
For some students, the computer serves only _____ a tool that is used to play games.
A. of B. in C. as D. to
C
【解析】略
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by sending newspapers door to door, was so hungry that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” With these words, Howard Kelly left that house.
Years later the woman became badly ill and was finally sent to the hospital in a big city. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Dressed in his doctor’s clothes, Dr. Kelly went into her room and recognized her at once. From that day on, he gave special attention to her, and decided to do his best to save her life.
At last the woman was saved. Dr. Kelly asked the business office to pass the final bill to him. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to the woman’s room. She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay for it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words:
“Paid in full with a glass of milk, Dr. Howard Kelly.”
Tear of joy flooded her eyes.
【小题1】The boy sent newspapers door to door in order to ________.
| A.continue his schooling | B.become a famous doctor |
| C.thank the woman for her kindness | D.support his poor family |
| A.He was too shy to ask her for some water. |
| B.She thought he was not hungry but thirsty. |
| C.She wanted him to pay for the glass of milk. |
| D.She never thought he would save her life later. |
| A.began to take good care of her himself |
| B.told her she once gave him a glass of milk |
| C.decided to try his best to save her |
| D.asked for her bill and paid it off at once |
| A.A Warm-hearted Woman | B.A Glass of Milk |
| C.The Final Bill | D.A Famous Doctor |
How often do you use your car? Can you use your car less often? Do you know the following facts in the UK?
? About 50% of all car journeys are just for fun.
? Over 80% people go to work by car.
? 25% car journeys are under two miles.
? 70% car journeys are under five miles.
WALKING & CYCLING
Instead of using the car for short journeys, why not walk or ride a bicycle? Walking is a most popular form of exercise—it’s healthy and it can save you money. If you work nearby, try walking or cycling instead of driving.
BUSES
Bus companies are using new buses: some run on new fuels which produce less pollution; some have easier access for disabled and old people. There are special traffic lanes (行车道) to make bus journeys easier and more reliable. So do something to help solve the pollution problem—let the bus take you to work and your children to school.
TRAINS
All car journeys, long or short, can be hard work. For some trips it is wiser to take the train. Leave your car at home and walk, cycle or take a bus to and from the station. Train travel is fast, safe and comfortable. Train tickets are not always expensive; some are quite cheap at discount.
【小题1】How many of car journeys are just for fun in the UK?
| A.25%. | B.About 50% | C.70%。 | D.Over 80%. |
| A.walking to school | B.travelling by train |
| C.taking new fuel buses | D.having car journeys for fun |
| A.To teach people how to use the buses. |
| B.To encourage people to travel by train. |
| C.To advise people to use cars less often. |
| D.To tell people to obey traffic rules. |
Rae and Bruce Hostetler not only work very hard,they also relax just as well. Numerous vacations help the couple to maintain their health and emotional well-being一and it’s no surprise to health care professionals.
“Rest, relaxation, and stress reduction are very important for people’s well-being and health. This can be accomplished through daily activities, such as exercise and meditation, but vacation is an important part of this as well,” said primary care physician Natasha Withers from One Medical Group in New York. Withers lists a decreased risk of heart disease and improved reaction time as some of the benefits from taking some time off. “We also know that the mind is very powerful and can help with healing, so a rested, relaxed mind is able to help the body heal better,” said Withers.
Psychologists confirm the value of vacations for the mind. “The impact that taking a vacation has on one’s mental health is great,” said Francine Lederer, a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles who specializes in stress and relationship management. “Most people have better life perspective and are more motivated to achieve their goals after a vacation, even if it is a 24- hour time-out.” The trips could be good for their health, good for their family and good for their businesses.
The online travel agency Expedia conducted a survey about vacation time in 2010, and according to their data the average American earned 18 vacation days一but only used 14 of them. France topped the list, with the average worker earning 37 vacation days and using all but two of them. Americans, responses may not be surprising in a culture where long hours on the job often are valued, but that’s not always good for the individual, the family or the employer.
Psychologists have also found that people who don’t take enough time to relax may find it harder to relax in the future. “Without time and opportunity to do this, the nerve connections that produce feelings of calm and peacefulness become weaker, making it actually more difficult to shift into less-stressed states,” Mulhem said.
【小题1】How did the author introduce the topic of the text?
| A.By making comparisons. | B.By giving an example. |
| C.By raising questions. | D.By providing data. |
| A.dislike family gatherings |
| B.have the shortest vacation |
| C.enjoy as many vacations as the French |
| D.think much of spending long hours on the job |
| A.One should never wait to relax. | B.Work and rest go against each other. |
| C.Time and opportunity wait for no man. | D.A relaxed mind determines everything. |