We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had __36__ me to this spot in a small  town not far from our home in Rome. I wondered __37__.

“Look __38__, Elsa,” Father said. I gathered all my __39__ and looked down. I saw the square in the centre of the village. And I saw the crisscross(十字形) of twisting, turning streets leading to the __40__. “See, my dear,” Father said gently. “There is more than one way to the square. __41__ is like that. If you can’t get to the place where you want to go __42__ one road, try another.”

Now I understood why I was there. __43__ that day I had begged my mother to do __44__ about the terrible lunches that were served at school. But she __45__ because she could not believe the lunches were as __46__ as I said.

When I __47__ my father for help, he would not help. __48__, he brought me to this high tower to __49__ me a lesson — the value of an open, searching mind. By the time we reached home, I had a __50__.

At school the next day, I __51__ poured my lunch soup into a bottle and brought it home. Then I asked our cook to __52__ it to mother at dinner. The plan __53__ perfectly. She swallowed one spoonful and said, “The cook must have gone mad!” Quickly I told what I had done, and mother said firmly that she would take up the matter of lunches at school the next day.

In the years that followed I often remembered the lesson father taught me. I began to work as a fashion designer two years ago. I wouldn’t stop working __54__ I tried every possible means to my goal. Father’s wise words always __55__ me that there is more than one way to the square.

1.                A.taken          B.sent           C.brought  D.left

 

2.                A.that           B.why            C.what D.how

 

3.                A.down          B.up             C.out  D.around

 

4.                A.strength        B.courage        C.spirit D.bravery

 

5.                A.tower          B.church         C.square   D.village

 

6.                A.School         B.Society         C.Family    D.Life

 

7.                A.in             B.on             C.by   D.at

 

8.                A.Earlier         B.Later           C.After D.During

 

9.                A.her best        B.a favor         C.something D.everything

 

10.               A.defended       B.refused        C.excused   D.agreed

 

11.               A.well           B.good           C.bad  D.usual

 

12.               A.belonged to     B.turned to       C.tried to    D.led to

 

13.               A.Therefore      B.So             C.Instead    D.Anyway

 

14.               A.show          B.make          C.prepare   D.give

 

15.               A.plan           B.question        C.problem   D.suggestion

 

16.               A.angrily         B.secretly        C.kindly D.politely

 

17.               A.cook           B.boil            C.make D.serve

 

18.               A.made          B.failed          C.worked   D.took

 

19.               A.if             B.once           C.since D.until

 

20.               A.remind         B.approve        C.affect D.limit

 

 

Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands.__16__people were reluctant (不情愿的) to work on farms along the Atlantic. They feared the violent storms __17__ the ocean. As the farmer interviewed__18__for the job, he received a steady stream of __19__ .

Finally, a short, thin man, __20__ past middle age, approached(接近) the farmer. "Are you a good farmhand?" the farmer asked him.

"Well, I can sleep__21__ the wind blows," answered the little man.

Although __22__ by this answer, the farmer, in great need of help, __23__ him. The little man worked well around the farm, busy from dawn to dusk, and the farmer felt __24__ with the man's work.

Then one night the wind blew __25__ in from offshore. __26__ out of bed, the farmer rushed next door to the hired hand's sleeping quarters. He shook the little man and shouted, "__27__ ! A storm is coming! __28__ things down before they blow away!"

The little man __29__ in bed and said firmly, "No sir. I told you, I can sleep when the wind blows."

Angered by the response, the farmer meant to fire him on the spot. __30__ , he hurried outside to prepare for the storm. To his __31__ , he discovered that all of the haystacks(草垛) had been covered with tarpaulins(帆布). The cows were in the barn, the chickens were in the coops, and the doors were barred. Everything was tied down. __32__ could blow away.

The farmer then understood __33__ his hired hand meant, so he returned to his bed to also sleep while the wind blew. When you're __34__ , spiritually, mentally, and physically, you have nothing to__35__. Can you sleep when the wind blows through your life?

1.                A.No            B.Few            C.Most D.All

 

2.                A.Above         B.Across          C.below    D.through

 

3.                A.Applicants      B.peasants        C.workers  D.engineers

 

4.                A.arrivals         B.refusals         C.approvals D.finals

 

5.                A.well           B.Too            C.very D.pretty

 

6.                A.when          B.before         C.after D.because

 

7.                A.Pleased         B.puzzled         C.surprised D.frightened

 

8.                A.fired           B.scolded         C.hired D.ordered

 

9.                A.Disappointed    B.satisfied        C.excited   D.tired

 

10.               A.loudly          B.Slightly         C.hardly D.silently

 

11.               A.Jumping        B.Rising          C.Getting    D.Falling

 

12.               A.Stand up        B.Get up         C.Sit down   D.Lie down

 

13.               A.Let            B.Put            C.Lay   D.Tie

 

14.               A.rolled over      B.jumped over     C.rolled up  D.jumped up

 

15.               A.Therefore      B.Otherwise      C.likewise   D.Instead

 

16.               A.expectation     B.imagination      C.amazement D.sorrow

 

17.               A.Something      B.Everything      C.Anything  D.Nothing

 

18.               A.how           B.which          C.that  D.what

 

19.               A.prepared       B.finished        C.determined    D.En

 

20.               A.beat           B.win            C.desire D.fear

 

 

For high school leavers starting out in the working world,it is very important to learn particular skills and practice how to behave in an interview or how to find all internship(实习).In some countries,schools have programs to help students onto the path to work.In the Unites States,however,such programs are still few and far between.

Research shows that if high schools provide career-related courses,students are likely to get higher earnings in later years.The students are more likely to stay in school,graduate and go on to higher education.

In Germany,students as young as 13 and 14 are expected to do internships.German companies work with schools to make sure that young people get the education they need for future employment.

But in America, education reform programs focus on how well students do in exams instead of bringing them into contact with the working world.Harvard Education school professor Robert Schwartz has criticized education reformers for trying to place all graduates directly on the four-year college track.Schwartz argued that this approach leaves the country’s most vulnerable(易受影响的)kids with no jobs and no skills.

Schwartz believed that the best career programs encourage kids to go for higher education while also teaching them valuable practical skills at high school.James Madison High School in New York,for example,encourages students to choose classes on career—based courses.The school then helps them gain on—the-job experience in those fields while they’re still at high school.

However,even for teens whose schools encourage them to connect with work,the job market is daunting.In the US,unemployment rates for 16-to 19-year-olds are above 20 percent for the third summer in a row.

“The risk is that if teenagers miss out on the Summer job experience,they become part of this generation of teens who had trouble in landing a job,”said Michael,a researcher in the US.

1.In the author’s opinion, American high school leavers__________.

A.have enough career-related courses

B.need more career advice from their schools

C.perform better in exams than German students

D.can get higher earnings in later years

2.According to Robert Schwartz,_________.

A.there is no need for kids to go for higher education in the US

B.students should get contact with the working world at high school

C.education reform should focus on students’ performance in exams

D.teenagers in the US can’t miss out on the summer job experience

3.What can be inferred from the text?

A.Unemployment rates for US teenagers remain high at the moment.

B.Students with career—based courses never have problems finding a job.

C.US companies work with schools to prepare young people for future employment.

D.High school leavers with no practical skills can’t find a job absolutely

4.What’s the main idea of the text?

A.Arguments about recent US education reform.

B.Tips on finding jobs for high school leavers.

C.The lack of career—based courses in US high schools.

D.Advice for American high school leavers.

5.The underlined word “daunting” in Paragraph 6 most probably means___________.

A.discouraging

B.interesting

C.creative

D.unbearable

 

阅读理解诶。
     Good evening, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this of the Box Bill Tennis Club. It's good to see so
many of you here this evening. I'm sure you're all enjoyed the fine food, and that you are ready to hear our
guest speaker.
     Ladies and gentlemen, we're pleased to welcome our most famous club champion, Billy Rogers, to our
meeting.
     Billy needs no introduction because he is one of the most well-known tennis players in our country.
However, I must mention a few things about him. Billy has won the US Open three times,and Wimbledon
twice. He has won more tennis tournaments (锦标赛) than any player from this country. He has been ranked
number one in the world in both singles and doubles. He has played in the Davis Cup and the Hopman Cup
for his country. His Wimbledon victory two years ago has been called one of the bravest in the modern time.
Had he not been injured, he would undoubtedly have won a third Wimbledon Championship. Billy is regarded
by many as perhaps the finest player ever in international tennis.
     But of course Billy is much more than a tennis champion.
     He is like an ambassador for the sport and for his country. He has done great work to help children around
the world,and his generosity to children's charity funds is well known.
     And of course, Billy is the most successful graduate of our club. He won the club championships when
he was twelve-yes, at only twelve. And Billy has not forgotten where it all started. That's why he accepted
our invitation to speak to us tonight. We're proud to have played a small part in Billy's success.
     Won't you please give a big hand to our own Billy Rogers?
1. Why did Billy Rogers not win the third Wimbledon?
A. Because he had no chance to take part in it.
B. Because he was too old to beat his opposite.
C. Because he got himself hurt.
D. Because he was too busy to well prepare it.
2. How many kinds of famous tournaments did Billy Rogers takes part in according to the text?
A. Two.
B. Four.
C. Three.
D. Six.
3. Which of the following can't be inferred from the text?
A. Billy Rogers likes children very much.
B. Billy Rogers played tennis in America.
C. Billy Rogers is the most important guest of the party.
D. Billy Rogers began to play tennis in college.
4. The tone of this text can best be described as _____.
A. scientific
B. admiring
C. cold
D. confident

Good evening,ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this of the Box Bill Tennis Club. It’s good to see so many of you here this evening. I'm sure you’re all enjoyed the fine food,and that you are ready to hear our guest speaker.

Ladies and gentlemen,we’re pleased to welcome our most famous club champion,Billy Rogers,to our meeting.

Billy needs no introduction because he is one of the most well-known tennis players in our country. However,I must mention a few things about him. Billy has won the US Open three times,and Wimbledon twice. He has won more tennis tournaments(锦标赛)than any player from this country. He has been ranked number one in the world in both singles and doubles. He has played in the Davis Cup and the Hopman Cup for his country. His Wimbledon victory two years ago has been called one of the bravest in the modern time. Had he not been injured,he would undoubtedly have won a third Wimbledon Championship. Billy is regarded by many as perhaps the finest player ever in international tennis.

But of course Billy is much more than a tennis champion.

He is like an ambassador for the sport and for his country. He has done great work to help children around the world,and his generosity to children’s charity funds is well known.

And of course,Billy is the most successful graduate of our club. He won the club championships when he was twelve―yes,at only twelve. And Billy has not forgotten where it all started. That’s why he accepted our invitation to speak to us tonight. We’re proud to have played a small part in Billy’s success.

Won’t you please give a big hand to our own Billy Rogers?

 

61. Why did Billy Rogers not win the third Wimbledon?

A. Because he had no chance to take part in it.

B. Because he was too old to beat his opposite.

C. Because he got himself hurt.

D. Because he was too busy to well prepare it.

62. How many kinds of famous tournaments did Billy Rogers takes part in according to the text?

A. Two.                B. Four.                C. Three.                     D. Six.

63. Which of the following can’t be inferred from the text?

A. Billy Rogers likes children very much.

B. Billy Rogers played tennis in America.

C. Billy Rogers is the most important guest of the party.

D. Billy Rogers began to play tennis in college.

64. The tone of this text can best be described as        .

A. scientific                  B. admiring                   C. cold                         D. confident

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