题目内容
This year some twenty-three hundred teenagers from all over the world will spend about ten months in US homes through an exchange program. They will attend US schools ,meet US teenagers, and form impressions of the real American teenagers . American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.
Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George's family . In turn, George's son, Mike, spent a year in Fred's home in America.
Fred, knew little German when he arrived, but after two month's study, the language began to come to him . School was completely different from what he had expected -much harder. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States.
"Back home ,you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time ,In Germany ,you walk ,but you soon learn to like it."
At the same time ,in America ,Mike ,a friendly German boy ,was also forming his idea ."I suppose I should criticize American schools ,"he says ."It is far too easy by our level .But I have to say that I like it very much .In Germany we do nothing but study . Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens .There ought to be some middle ground between the two."
【小题1】The whole exchange program is mainly to _________
A.help teenagers in other countries know the real America |
B.send students in America to travel in Germany |
C.let students learn something about other countries |
D.have teenagers learn new languages |
A.America has better traffic. |
B.German schools were harder than American schools. |
C.Americans and Germans were both friendly |
D.There were more cars on the streets in America. |
A.There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings. |
B.There are a lot of after-school activities. |
C.Students usually take 14 subjects in all. |
D.Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car |
A.A better education should include something good from both America and Germany. |
B.German schools trained students to be better citizens |
C.American schools were not as good as German schools. |
D.The easy life in the American school was more helpful to students. |
A.praise | B.regret | C.ignore | D.accuse |
【小题1】C
【小题2】B
【小题3】B
【小题4】A
【小题5】D
解析试题分析:本文讲述了一个交换生的计划,让来自不同国家的年轻人去了解其它国家的文化,本文主要讲述了德国和美国的教育方面的差别。
【小题1】C 细节题。根据第一段They will attend US schools ,meet US teenagers, and form impressions of the real American teenagers . American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.说明这个计划是让年轻人了解其它国家的文化等知识,故C正确。
【小题2】B 细节题。根据文章3,4段School was completely different from what he had expected -much harder.和I should criticize American schools ,"he says ."It is far too easy by our level 说明这两个人都认为德国的教育比美国的容易,故B正确。
【小题3】B 细节题。根据文章最后一段In Germany we do nothing but study . Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens说明在美国的学校里有很多的活动,故B正确。
【小题4】A 推理题。根据文章最后一句There ought to be some middle ground between the two."说明他认为要从两种教育体系中找出好的方面,并把二者结合在一起。故A正确。
【小题5】D 推理题。根据本句."I suppose I should criticize American schools ,"he says ."It is far too easy by our level .说明他认为美国的教育太容易了,故持批评的态度,故D项正确。
考点:考查社会知识类短文
点评:本文讲述了一个交换生的计划,让来自不同国家的年轻人去了解其它国家的文化,本文主要讲述了德国和美国的教育方面的差别。文章基本上是考查细节题,对此类题型考生可以首先从问题中找到关键词,然后以此为线索,运用略读及查阅的技巧在文中迅速寻找这一细节,找到后再把这一部分内容仔细阅读一遍,仔细比较所给选项与文中细节的细微区别,在准确理解细节的前提下,最后确定最佳答案。
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to play the character of Ronald McDonald for the McDonald's Corporation.
One day each month,we visited hospitals bringing a little happiness to the children there. But there were two rules placed on me during a visit. First, I could not go anywhere in the hospital without permission. And second, I could not physically touch anyone within the hospital. They did not want me to carry germs(细菌)from one patient to another. Breaking either of these rules, I was told, I could lose my job. One day, as I was heading down a hallway and on my way home, I heard a little voice coming through a halfopened door,“Ronald,Ronald.”
I stepped in and saw a boy,about five years old, lying in his dad's arms, Mom with a nurse on the other side. I knew by the feeling in the room that the situation was grave. I asked his name. He told me it was Billy and that I did a few simple magic tricks for him. As I stepped back to say goodbye, he asked me “Ronald, would you hold me?”
At such a simple request, my heart was screaming, “Yes!”But my mind was screaming louder. “No!You are going to lose your job!”
“Hold me” was such a simple request, and yet I searched for any reasonable excuses that allowed me to leave, but none. It took me a moment to realize that in this situation, losing my job may not be the disaster I feared. Then, I picked up this little boy. He was so weak and so scared. We laughed and cried for 45 minutes. With tears in my eyes, I left them. Less than 48 hours later, I received a phone call from Billy's mom that Billy had passed away. She and her husband simply wanted to thank me for making a difference in their little boy's life.
Billy's mom told me shortly after I left the room. Billy looked at her and said, “Momma, I don't care any more if I see Santa this year because I was held by Ronald McDonald.”
For the record, McDonald's Corporation did find it out, but, given the situation,permitted me to go on with my job. I continued as Ronald for another year before leaving the corporation to share the story of Billy and how important it is to take risks.
【小题1】The underlined word “grave” in Paragraph 3 means “________”.
A.weak | B.serious | C.interesting | D.exciting |
A.was unwilling to do so | B.was glad to do so |
C.hesitated to do so | D.hurried to do so |
A.To amuse others is enjoyable. | B.To take risks is important. |
C.To break rules is necessary. | D.To be fired is not fearful. |
A.the author left the corporation because he broke the rules |
B.the author left the corporation because he didn't like the rules |
C.the boy was quite happy with the experience with the author |
D.the boy was quite happy with Santa at Christmas |
“Write All About It”
Centerville High School Essay(论文)Contest
Rules
1. Students are asked to hand in essays of 500 to 700 words of their own work. Any essay containing material copied from another source will be disqualified.
2. Manuscripts should be typed double-spaced, with the student’s name, address, and grade level on a separate sheet of paper.
3. Essays must be turned in by 4:00 P.M. on November 30. They can be brought to Mrs. Elton in Room 104 or to Mr. Markham in the school library.
Essay-Writing Tips
1. Catch your reader’s interest—Your opening should immediately pull your reader into your essay. Asking a question or starting with a story, or surprising statement is some good ways to do this.
2. Create a picture—Use active words that show your reader what is happening. Instead of telling your reader that “the room was disordered,” paint a picture using active verbs and lively adjectives.
3. Have a purpose—Well-written essays do more than just describe an event or express a viewpoint; they also communicate a message.
4. Check for mistakes—Read your paper over to check for mistakes. Ask another student to read your paper. Another pair of eyes will often spot a mistake you have missed.
5. Format your essay—Neatly type your essay on white paper Choose an attractive cover for handing in. The computer lab will be open after school from 3:15 to 4:45P.M. each day this month so that students can use the computers.
Prizes
Winning essays will be published in the Centervile Times. Everyone who takes part in it will also receive a free pass to enter one school activity this year.
First Prize: $50 savings bond
Second Prize: Dictionary and reference book
Third Prize: Pen set and journal
【小题1】Which of the following rules is set for the essay contest?
A.Students can write something exactly as it is written in other books. |
B.Students’ personal information should be listed on another piece of paper. |
C.Essays must be brought to Mr. Markham in the computer lab on November 30. |
D.The students winning the second prize will be awarded a dictionary and a book. |
A.Drawing a picture to go with the essay. |
B.Trying to communicate an important idea to readers. |
C.Asking a teacher to find the mistakes you haven’t found. |
D.Making the essay short enough to hold the readers’ interest. |
A.convince the students of the prizes available |
B.explain how to write a good essay |
C.inform the students of the essay contest |
D.show how to organize an essay contest |