题目内容
【题目】The Greatest Navigational Journey
In 1787 Captain Bligh was given command of “The Bounty”, a three-year-old merchant ship. His mission was to transport breadfruit plants from the island of Tahiti to the West Indies. We know the popular story of this voyage and the rebellion, in which Bligh has been presented as hard, violent and thoroughly unpleasant captain. However, there is quite a lot of evidence to suggest that this picture is far from being true. He seems to have been unusually thoughtful about the health and welfare of his men. For example he made sure that his crew got exercise, insisted on cleanliness on his ship, and adopted the practice of giving them a drink which prevented scurvy every day.
When Captain Bligh arrived in Tahiti, it became clear that it would be some months before the breadfruit trees were ready to be taken to the West Indies. Instead of going off right away, he gave his crew extended shore leave. This may have been a mistake as many were unhappy about leaving when the time came. Finally, on the return journey the rebellion took place. The ship was under the command of the rebels and Captain Bligh had to leave in a small boat.
Captain Bligh’s achievement was to get to dry land successfully. It is one of the supreme examples of seamanship. Apart from Bligh there were 18 members of his crew sailing in an open boat about 23 feet long and 7 feet wide. They took with them 25 gallons of water, 150 pounds of bread and 30 pounds of pork. They had no guns or other weapons. The boat was so low in the water that it seemed likely to sink at any time. On one occasion Captain Bligh tried to land on an island to get more water. He and his men were attacked by hostile natives and one of the crew was killed. At this point Bligh decided to sail directly to the Dutch settlement on the island of Timor without stopping. The distance was about 4,000 miles. The voyage took about 42 days and he had no advanced navigational equipment. However, his skill and commitment proved equal to the task and amazingly no one else died. It was truly a remarkable achievement.
【1】What is the popularly held view of Captain Bligh according to Paragraph 1?
A. He was skillful.B. He was thoughtful.
C. He was determined.D. He was unpleasant.
【2】It may have been a mistake that Bligh gave his crew extended shore leave because it caused ________.
A. the lack of drink
B. the death of the tress
C. the unhappiness about leaving
D. the challenges facing the small boat
【3】What problem did Bligh and his 18 men face after the rebellion?
A. The threat from the rebels.B. Conflicts with local people.
C. Attacks from marine animals.D. The possible sinking of the boat.
【4】What made Bligh’s 4000-mile voyage successful?
A. The rebels’ abuse.
B. His great seamanship.
C. The crew’s decision.
D. Modern navigational equipment.
【答案】
【1】D
【2】C
【3】D
【4】B
【解析】
试题分析:本文介绍了世界上最伟大的航海旅行之一。
【1】D 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句in which Bligh has been presented as hard, violent and thoroughly unpleasant captain.可知,他是不愉快的。故选D。
【2】C 细节理解题。根据第二段第二、三句he gave his crew extended shore leave. This may have been a mistake as many were unhappy about leaving when the time came.可知,关于离开,很多人不高兴。故选C。
【3】D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中The boat was so low in the water that it seemed likely to sink at any time.可知,他们面临的问题是船很浅,看起来随时会下沉。故选D。
【4】B 推理判断题。根据最后一段第一、二句Captain Bligh’s achievement was to get to dry land successfully. It is one of the supreme examples of seamanship.以及全文内容可知,他的航行之所以成功归功于他高超的航海技术。故选B。
【题目】How to become a better student
Maybe you are an average student.You probably think you will never be a top student.This is not necessary so,however.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.Here’s how:
1)Plan your time carefully.When you plan your week,you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list,you should make a schedule of your time. First,list your time for eating,sleeping,dressing,etc.Then decide a good,regular time for studying. Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
2)Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area.Keep this space,which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room,free of everything but study materials.No games,radios,or television!When you sit down to study,concentrate on the subject.
3)Make good use of your time in class.Take advantage of the class time to listen to everything the teachers say. Really listening in class means less work later.Taking notes will help you remember what the teachers say.
4)Study regularly.When you get home from school,go over your notes.Review the important points that your teacher mentioned in class.If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day,read that material.This will help you understand the next class.If you do these things regularly,the material will become more meaningful,and you will remember it longer.
5)Develop a good attitude about tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.They help you remember your new knowledge.The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test,so don’t be overly worried.
There are other methods that might help you with your studying. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.
How to become a better student
General method | How to do | Advantage |
Plan your time carefully | Make a list | Force you to 【1】 what is happening to your time |
Make a 【2】 | ||
Find a good place to study | Free of everything but study 【3】 | You can 【4】 on the subject |
Make good use of your time in class | Listen to 【5】 the teachers say | Really listening in class means 【6】 work later |
Take notes | ||
Study regularly | Go over your notes | Help you 【7】 it better,and remember it longer |
【8】 new material | ||
Develop a good 【9】 about tests | Don’t be overly worried | Remember your new 【10】 |