题目内容
One of my happiest memories as a child is going by the river and sitting lazily on the bank. There I would watch the water downstream. There I would also watch the bamboo trees under pressure from the wind and watch them elegantly to their original position after the wind had . When I think about the bamboo tree’s to bounce back(弹回) to its original position, the word flexibility(柔韧) to mind. When used in relation to a person, this word means the ability to from shock, depression or any other situation that extends the limits of a person. Have you ever felt like you are at your point? , you have survived the experience to live to talk about it, though during the experience, you felt emotionally(情感上的) tired, mentally exhausted and you even felt physically.
Life is a of good times and bad times. The next time you are experiencing one of those bad times that take you to your breaking point, bend but don’t break. Try your best not to let the situation get the best of you.
1.A. flow B. rush C. go D. come
2.A. break B. move C. bend D. tremble
3.A. return B. stay C. give D. fly
4.A. died from B. died out C. died down D. died off
5.A. power B. ability C. energy D. strength
6.A. strikes B. goes C. appears D. comes
7.A. recover B. calm C. comfort D. sink
8.A. high B. low C. breaking D. returning
9.A. Thankfully B. Hopefully C. Surprisingly D. Happily
10.A. relaxed B. terrible C. strong D. terrified
11.A. lesson B. mixture C. connection D. stage
12.A. away B. far C. close D. fast
1.A
2.C
3.A
4.C
5.B
6.D
7.A
8.C
9.A
10.B
11.B
12.C
【解析】
试题分析:在狂风暴雨来袭时,竹子应对自如,柔韧有余,弯而不折,代表了生命的弹性和韧性。在本文中作者通过看到竹子在大风中的表现,联想到人也应该像竹子一样不要因一时的困境,一时的打击而一蹶不振,要像竹子一样有着生命的弹性,要弯而不折。
1. A动词辨析。A.流动;B. 奔跑;C.去;D. 来。根据上文可知作者坐在河边,所以看到河水的流淌,故A选项正确。
2.C动词辨析。A.打破; B.移动;C. 弯腰;D.颤抖。根据下文under pressure from the wind可知竹子在风的吹拂下会弯曲,所以答案选C。
3.A动词辨析。A.回到,归还 ;B. 保留;C. 给;D.飞。由常识可知大风刮过去之后,一切都会恢复原样,竹子也会重新直立起身,恢复到最初的位置,故答案选A。
4.C动词短语辨析。A. 死于;B. 死光;C. 渐息;D. 接连死去。根据语境可知此处指的是在风逐渐平息之后,故C选项正确
5.B名词辨析。A. 权力; B. 能力;C. 能量;D. 力量。Power强调权利,ability指人们做事的能力; energy强调人的精力;strength指的是体力,力气。由情境可知此处指竹子能重新恢复原样的能力,而且下文this word means the ability to也是重要提示,所以判断B选项正确。
6.D动词辨析。A敲击; B.去;C. 出现;D.来。固定短语:come to one’s mind“进入脑海,想起某事”,由上下文可知作者看到这种情景从而产生了一些想法,所以答案选D。
7.A动词辨析。A. 恢复; B. 使平静;C.使舒服;D. 下沉。从上文的讲述可知作者从竹子在大风刮过之后能恢复原来的位置,联想到了人从打击中恢复的能力,所以A为正确选项。
8.C形容词辨析。A.高B.低C. 折的,;D. 回到的。breaking point“(问题难以遏制的)顶点,极限。”根据上下文可知此处指的是人处于生活低谷时,一切压力苦难看似不能承受时,所以B选项正确。
9.A副词辨析。A. 感谢地 ;B. 希望地;C. 惊讶地;D. 快乐地。根据下文you have survived the experience可知人能走出低谷,从打击中恢复是值得庆幸的,所以答案选A。
10.B形容词辨析。A. 放松的;B. 糟糕的;C. 强壮的 ;D. 惊恐的。根据上文you felt emotionally(情感上的) tired, mentally exhausted and可以判断此处填表示不好处境的词,根据词义可知B选项正确。
11.B名词辨析。A. 课;B.混合物;C. 连接;D. 舞台。由情理可知生活中充满了起起伏伏,有时得意也有时失意,a mixture of“…..混合物”,所以判断B选项正确,。
12.C形容词辨析。A. 远离;B. 远;C. 靠近;D. 快。作者在上文提到风把竹子刮到几乎要折断的地步,由此可知此处指的是逆境几乎让人不能承受时,达到极致的时候,所以判断A选项正确。
考点:考查哲理类短文。
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Ask Dr ? Jeffers | This month Dr. Jeffers is answering questions about the human brain and how it works. |
Dear Dr. Jeffers, One of my colleagues, Felix Moeller, told me that scientists are learning to use computer to ‘read minds’. Is there any truth to this story/ —Jane Leon, New York, USA Dear Ms. Leon, Well, a lot of research is being conducted in this area, but so far, the brain scanning equipment and corresponding computer programs haven’t been able to actually read thoughts. In one experiment, test subjects(受试者)were connected to scanning equipment and shown two numbers on a screen. They were then asked to choose between adding or subtracting(减)the two numbers. Using this method, researchers were able to follow brain processes and make the correct assumptions(假设)70 percent of the time. It’s not quite mind reading, but it’s certainly a first step. —Dr. J. | |
Dear Dr. Jeffers, My three-year-old son loves it when I dig my fingers into his sides and tickle (胳肢)him until he laughs uncontrollably. The other day I noticed him trying to tickle himself but he couldn’t do it. Why not? —Glenn Lewis, Vancouver, Canada Dear Mr. Lewis, It’s because of how the brain works. The brain is trained to know what to pay attention to and what to ignore. It causes us to ignore physical feelings we expect to happen, but it causes a mild panic reaction when there is an unexpected feeling. For example, you don’t notice how your shoulder feels while you’re walking down the street. But if someone comes up behind you and touches you lightly on the shoulder, you may jump in fear. It’s that unexpected part that causes the tickle reaction. —Dr. J. |
46. What can we learn from the answer to the first question?
A. Some equipment is able to read human minds.
B. Some progress has been made in mind reading.
C. Test subjects have been used to make decisions.
D. Computer programs can copy brain processes.
47. People laugh when tickled by others because the feeling is _______.
A. unexpected B. expected C. comfortable D. uncomfortable
48. Who has got a little child according to the text?
A. Ms. Leon B. Mr. Lewis C. Mr. Moeller D. Dr. Jeffers
49. According to the text, Jeffers is probably _______.
A. a computer programmer B. a test subject
C. a human brain expert D. a medical doctor
One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,
“My I get you something?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee, we talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with
respect, no matter who I think they are, and no matter another human being with kindness and sincerity.
1. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?
A.Unfriendly. |
B.Kind. |
C.Elegant. |
D.Untidy. |
2.The author bought coffee for the old man because .
A.he wanted to start a conversation |
B.he thought the old man was poor |
C.he intended to show his politeness |
D.he would like to thank the old man |
3.How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A.Surprised. |
B.Pitiful. |
C.Proud. |
D.Regretful. |
4. What is the message mainly expressed in the story?
A.We should learn to be generous. |
B.It is honorable to help those in need. |
C.We should avoid judging people by their appearances. |
D.People in high positions are not like what we expect. |