阅读下列短文.从每题所给的四个选项中.选出最佳选项.并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.When Charles Stratton was five, he stopped growing． His mother took him to see the famous showman, P．T．Barnum． Mr．Barnum thought a small person would 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和D），选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When Charles Stratton was five, he stopped growing． His mother took him to see the famous showman, P．T．Barnum． Mr．Barnum thought a small person would be the perfect addition to his show．He hired Charles' parents along with him, and they traveled the world together．

He gave the two-foot-tall Charles a name, General Tom Thumb．He taught Tom how to sing, dance, act and tell jokes． When he felt Tom was ready to perform on stage, he made up ads．To stir up great interest, he said that Tom was eleven years old and had come from England．

During the show, Tom fought battles pretendedly with tall people．He also danced upon a wooden plate held by a person who was eight feet tall．Tom's act was very popular and brought in a lot of money．By the time Tom was an adult, he had grown very rich．He had become a billionaire at the age of twenty five．

Fortunately for Tom, Mr．Barnum added more little people to his show, and Tom became lucky in love as well．One of the little people was Lavinia Warren, a schoolteacher．Tom was able to win her love, and they married．

The ceremony and reception were the talk of the town．They were attended by many rich and famous people and by about 2000 guests．Crowds filled the streets of New York to have a look at their tiny wedding marriage．The couple even met with President Abraham Lincoln on their honeymoon just before going to live in Tom's house in Connecticut．

Their wedding, which took place during the Civil War, provided a welcome escape from the sad problems of war．Not willing to let this bit of sunshine fade, communities throughout the country sponsored "Tom Thumb" weddings．In these weddings, small boys and girls, all dressed up, went through marriage ceremony for fun．

1.The underlined words "talk of the town" means________．

A． it was in the newspaper

B． it was the most popular topic

C． people spread bad rumors about it

D． it was discussed in a city meeting

2.What does the author think about Tom's wedding?

A． Tom and Lavinia were stupid．

B． People gave it too much of their attention．

C． It was funny and ridiculous．

D． It helped people cheer up in a dark time．

3.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A． Weddings always make people feel full of sunshine．

B． People are always disappointed during war time．

C． Entertainment can serve an important purpose．

D． People should be married when they are small children．

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ONE day my 5-year-old daughter, Mini, ran to the window crying: “A Cabuliwallah (从喀布尔来的水果商贩)! A Cabuliwallah!” In the street below was a Cabuliwallah, passing slowly along. Mini called him loudly but when he looked at her she ran away scared. Shortly after this, the two became friends.

They started to hang out together, laughing and talking. Mini’s new friend would give her raisins (葡萄干) and almonds (杏仁) , spending the little money he had on her.

The two of them enjoyed joking together. The Cabuliwallah, who was called Rahmun, would say: “Well, little one, when are you going to the father-in-law’s house?” Mini did not understand this and was puzzled.

One morning, I heard uproar (骚动) in the street, and saw Rahmun being led away by the police. There were bloodstains on his clothes. I gathered that a neighbor had owed Rahmun money for a shawl (披肩) but had falsely denied having bought it, and that in the course of the quarrel Rahmun had struck him. On a charge of murderous assault (攻击), Rahmun was sentenced to jail.

Time passed, and he was not remembered. Mini grew up and we were making arrangements for her wedding. I was sitting in my study when someone entered. It was Rahmun, the Cabuliwallah, released from prison.

Barely recognizable now, he asked to see Mini and said that all those years ago she had reminded him of his own daughter in Kabul. It was his belief that Mini was still the same. He had pictured her running to him calling “Cabuliwallah!”. He had imagined that they would laugh and talk together. In fact, he had brought her, wrapped up in paper, a few almonds and grapes.

The two were reunited but Mini had grown up. She now understood the meaning of the word “father-in-law,” and when he made this joke once more she flushed up (脸红) at the question. He could not revive (还原) their old friendship.

When Rahmun left, I gave him a bank note, saying: “Go back to your own daughter, and may the happiness of your meeting bring good fortune to my child!”

Having made this present, I had to give up the electric lights and the military band I had intended for the wedding and the ladies in the house were disappointed. But to me the wedding feast was all the brighter for the thought that in a distant land a long-lost father met again with his child.

Adapted from Tagore’s (泰戈尔) short novel The Cabuliwallah

1.Which of the following is TRUE about Mini and Rahmun’s friendship?

A. They felt close to each other at first sight.

B. The author didn’t like Mini making friends with Rahmun.

C. Rahmun liked Mini more when the author often bought fruits from him.

D. Though not understanding all Rahmun’s jokes, Mini liked hanging out with him.

2.Why was Rahmun put into prison?

A. He hurt a man.

B. He stole a shawl.

C. He cheated his neighbor.

D. He was dishonest in his business.

3.From the article, we can conclude that the author was ______ Rahmun.

A. not fond of

B. worried about

C. not supportive of

D. sympathetic to

I am feeling too tired to drive any more. Will you _____?

A. take upB. take onC. take outD. take over

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I was watching a TV series one night when I took in one scene. A young man was seeking his community votes, and people ______ wanted to know why they should give him their _____.

He took them to his house and on every_____in his house was the word “Faith” pasted. People raised lots of _____to find out why the word was pasted on his mirrors. He said, “My dad often _____ me to believe that as long as you have _____，you should have faith. Every time you look into the mirror, you're looking at yourself and see ‘Faith’．”

The_____I learned from this is simple—faith is a living thing and in the same way we're all _____ given 24 hours a day and we're all given the same measure of faith. Faith keeps us going when things get _____！ Why is some people's faith stronger than that of others? Exercise! If we choose to exercise our faith, it will ____； but if we choose not to, it remains weak. Some people might _____ that they don't have faith, but we all practice faith every day even if we don't _____ it as a faith. Daily _____， such as studying, investing or reaching for a dream, take faith.

Faith _____hearing and doing. I made a decision yesterday—to _____reading the newspapers full of too much sad and _____ news. Why? Because I _____ there was a drop of my mental state after reading the newspapers.

Faith, when it's put to _____， becomes a beautiful thing. It lifts your mental state to a higher place that _____ you to raise yourself up and declare, “Yes, I can.” So make the decision today to strengthen your faith by _____ it.

1.A.bravelyB. brieflyC. mostlyD. finally

2.A.supportB. instructionC. pityD. information

3.A.wallB. mirrorC. pictureD. book

4.A.voicesB．questionsC．rulesD．standards

5.A.teachesB．permitsC．forcesD．promises

6.A.friendshipB．breathC．wealthD．success

7.A.lessonB．viewC．choiceD．example

8.A.extremelyB．freelyC．equallyD．frequently

9.A.strangeB．differentC．funnyD．tough

10.A.stayB．returnC．slowD．grow

11.A.argueB．realizeC．understandD．predict

12.A.agreeB．appreciateC．admireD．regard

13.A.servicesB．stepsC．tasksD．experiments

14.A.dreams ofB. comes fromC．feels likeD．keeps on

15.A.considerB．delayC．stopD．risk

16.A.variousB．genuineC．latestD．negative

17.A.heardB．noticedC．declaredD．explained

18.A.checkB．listC．workD．sleep

19.A.warnsB．causesC．ordersD．forbids

20.A.exercisingB．formingC．obtainingD．thinking

Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time—about eight hours after you wake up—your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.

In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡；打盹) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease. Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap—even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful．

1.Why do you sometimes feel sleepy in the early afternoon?

A. Because you eat too much for lunch．

B. Because it’s hot in summer．

C. Because your body temperature goes down at that time．

D. Because you didn’t have a good sleep last night．

2.What can we learn about “naps” according to the last paragraph?

A. All the people in warmer climates take naps in the middle of the day．

B. Doctors need to take naps while employers don’t．

C. If you take naps everyday, you’11 never suffer from heart disease．

D. Taking naps regularly is beneficial to people’s health．

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A. You’ll feel sleepy at regular intervals（间隔）.

B. Taking a nap whenever you want will do good to your health.

C. You will feel less sleepy if you sleep for a long time.

D. If you get up at 6:30 am, you’d better take a nap at about 1:30 pm.

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A. Just for a Rest

B. All for a Nap

C. A Special Sleep Pattern

D. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1.今年除夕你计划在哪里过？(plan)
2.下雨天上海的道路总是比平时更拥堵。(than)
3.是一个外国人不顾自己的安危救了那个轻生的男子。(It)
4.那天傍晚我一走出校门就遇到了一个多年不见的小学同班同学。(No sooner)
5.无论谁想要成功必先明白这个道理“成功来自艰苦的付出和坚持不懈”。(Whoever)

More People Are Leaving the Rat Race for the Simple Life

Time is more precious than money for an increasing number of people who are choosing to live more with less—and liking it

Kay and Charles Giddens, two lawyers, sold their home to start a B&B hotel．Four years later, the couple dishes out banana pancake breakfast, cleans toilets and serves homemade chocolate chip cookies to guests in a B&B hotel surrounded by trees on a hill known for colorful sunsets.

“Do I miss the freeways? Do I miss the traffic? Do I miss the stress? No,” says Ms．Giddens, “This is a phenomenon that’s fairly widespread． A lot of people are reevaluating their lives and figuring out what they want to do．If their base is being damaged, what’s the payoff?”

Simple living ranges from cutting down on weeknight activities to sharing housing, living closer to work, avoiding shopping malls, borrowing books from the library instead of buying them, and taking a cut in pay to work at a more pleasurable job.

Vicki Robin, a writer, lives on a budget equal to a fifth of what she used to make．“You become conscious about where your money is going and how valuable it is,” Ms．Robin says, “You tend not to use things up．You cook at home rather than eat out…”

Janet Luhrs, a lawyer, quit her job after giving birth and leaving her daughter with a nanny for two weeks．“It was not the way I wanted to raise my kids,” she says, “Simplicity is not just about saving money; it’s about me sitting down every night with my kids to a candlelit dinner with classical music.”

Mrs．Luhrs now edits a magazine, Simple Living, which publishes tips on how to buy recycled furniture and shoes, organize potluck dinners instead of expensive receptions, and generally how to consume less.

“It’s not about poverty,” Mrs．Luhrs explains, “It’s about conscious living and creating the life you want．The less stuff you buy, the less money goes out of the door, and the less money you have to earn.”

1.Kay and Charles Giddens sold their home to ______.

A． pay off the debt

B． start a private hotel

C． cut down expenses

D． buy living necessities

2.Simple living includes ______.

A． building a home library

B． living in the countryside

C． enjoying a colorful night life

D． sharing housing with others

3.It can be learned from the passage that now Janet Luhrs ______.

A． spends more time with her kids

B． has an interest in classical music

C． works as a reporter of a magazine

D． helps people buy recycled clothes

4.How does the author develop the passage?

A． By using figures.

B． By asking questions.

C． By giving examples．

D． By making comparisons．

You can get to your destination earlier ______ you don’t mind taking the night train．

A． when B． if C． though D． until

The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts（文科） in higher education isn't an either/or proposition（命题），although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM（science，technology，engineering，maths）-related fields can make it seem that way．

The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training，but also states firmly that the study of the humanities and social sciences must remain central components of America's educational system at all levels．Both are critical to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society，become creative leaders，and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides．

Parents and students who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates' job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs．Under these circumstances，it's natural to look for what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem “Major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some，though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” often，in fact，lead to employment and success in the long run．Indeed，according to surveys，employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well，think critically，research creatively，and communicate easily．

Moreover，students should be prepared not just for their first job，but for their 4th and 5th jobs，as there's little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers．The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible．The ability to draw upon every available tool and insight—picked up from science，arts，and technology—to solve the problems of the future，and take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves，will be helpful to them and the United States．

1.What does the latest congressional report suggest？

A． STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.

B． Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.

C． The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students' spiritual life.

D． The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance．

2.What kind of job applicants do employers look for？

A． Those who have a strong sense of responsibility.

B． Those who are good at solving practical problems.

C． Those who are likely to become innovative leaders.

D． Those who have received anall-round education.

3.What advice does the author give to college students？

A． Seize opportunities to explore their potential．

B． Try to take a variety of practical courses．

C． Adopt a flexible approach to solving problems．

D． catch asmany chances as possible to change their jobs.

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