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Joshua , Helmut ,and Bethlehem Michelle O.Donovan ISBN9781462058679 Life is not easy for nine –year-old Joshua during World War II Because of his family’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps (集中营). Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend. |
Bill Bosworth ISBN 9780595433582 In his More Things in Heaven ,Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders. More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experience. |
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Inspirational Poetry Gloria Coykendall ISBN9781412027854 It is an easy to read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chromic depression(长期抑郁) … cure to strengthen identity and purpose. |
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Creation or Evolution Michael Ebifegha ISBN9781450289023 Were humans created ,or did they evolve? How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science.
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Dr. Joseph L. Rose ISBN9781462031795 Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one’s life .---driving readers to achieve success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies. |
1.Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?
A. Bill Bosworth. B. Michelle O. Donovan.
C. Dr. Joseph L. Rose. D. Gloria Coykendall.
2.What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?
A. Those who are searching for the meaning of life.
B. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.
C. Those who study the art of writing.
D. Those who like traveling abroad.
3.Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?
A. Seeking the Edge.
B. Creation or Evolution.
C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.
D. More Things in Heaven.
1.B
2.A
3.B
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试题分析:此篇文章是关于几本书的介绍。如果喜欢探索生命的意义,读者可以选择More Things in Heaven一书;如果想了解地球和人类的话,可以选择Creation or Evolution,在这本书中,作者就进化论和上帝创造世界分别进行了阐述。此外还有故事类以及诗歌类书目的介绍。
1.B 细节理解题。 从Joshua , Helmut ,and Bethlehem书内的介绍可知作者Michelle O.Donovan在书中讲述了一个小男孩和小老鼠的故事。所以B选项正确。
2.A 细节理解题。从More Things in Heaven 的介绍部分More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence可知A选项正确。
3.B细节理解题。从Creation or Evolution.一书中我们可以看到 Were humans created ,or did they evolve?由此可知B选项正确。
考点:考查广告类短文阅读。
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The Healing
Jim and his wife, Connie, were shocked by the loss of their four-month-old son—Joshua, whose life was taken by SIDS—sudden infant death syndrome.
Thirty hours ago Jim drove to the baby-sitter’s home to 1 Joshua. It was a 2 trip, like the one he made five days every week. He arrived, and little Joshua could not be 3 from his nap. The next few hours were a time of life and death: the racing ambulance, swift-moving doctors and nurses….but 12 hours later, at children’s Hospital, 4 the doctors had exhausted all 5 , little Joshua was gone. Yes, they wanted 6 of Joshua’s usable organs to be donated. That was not a 7 decision for Jim and Connie, a loving and 8 couple.
The next morning dawned and many things had to be arranged. Telephone calls and funeral plans. 9 one point Jim realized he needed a 10 .When Jim settled into the chair 11 the barber’s, he began to 12 the past hours, trying to 13 some sense of it all. 14 had Joshua, their first-born, the child they had waited so long for, been taken so soon….he had 15 begun his life….The question kept coming, and the pain in Jim’s heart just 16 him.
While talking with the barber, Jim mentioned the organ donations, looking at his watch: “They are transplanting one of his heart valves(瓣膜) right now.”
The 17 stopped and stood motionless. Finally she spoke, but it was only a whisper. “You’re not going to believe this….but about an hour ago the customer sitting in this chair wanted me to hurry 18 she could get to Children’s Hospital. She 19 here so full of joy….her prayers had been answered. Today her baby granddaughter is receiving a 20 needed transplant—a heart valve.”
Jim’s healing began.
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The three youths leaned over the metal rails along the sea-wall and watched a few fishermen pull in their nets. About thirty metres away, a boat pulled alongside the slippery steps leading 36 to the sea.
“Hey, look!” exclaimed Rahim. “Those two men are 37 heavy rocks. I thought we no longer do muscle labour in this technological 38 . ”
“They are 41 laborers who know how to spread the weight of the rocks they 42 . See how the man positions the rock just at the slope of his 43 . Some of the rock’s weight is set 44 his head, some on the right hand and some on the left hand. His body isn’t bent. His legs are well 45 . ”
“You’re right, Josh. He may have a small build. 46 he certainly well knows his job. Dear me! And to think we have been studying 47 ! ” Rahim thought about all that was happening. Suddenly, he said, “Technology won’t 48 the human being completely, it appears.”
“I don’t think it will. ” 49 Joshua. “You can harvest a crop of potatoes or wheat with one of those large, multi-purpose tractors, but you 50 use that equipment to harvest lea leaves and tomatoes, will you?”
“You can get a computer to 51 multiple-choice assessments, but you cannot get the computer to produce of assess essays, can you?” asked Michael.
“Well, the washing machine leaves my shirt collar quite as 52 as ever --- that’s domestic technology for you! ” said Rahim.
“One day, perhaps, there won’t be anybody 53 who can carry a large rock the way those men do. It’s not going to be a very 54 world, I’m afraid.” Sighed Michael.
“You’re too much of a pessimist (悲观主义者),Mike.” Said Joshua. “ 55 will always be other things that will make the world exciting. ”
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Consult the page adapted from an English dictionary and do Questions
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What does the phrase “green shoots” mean in “Green shoots have begun to appear in different markets”?
A.Signs of recovery. | B.High prices. |
C.Environmental protection. | D.Change in policy. |
Fill in the blank in the sentence “I can’t believe this is Joshua—he’s ______ since we last met!”
A.shot out | B.shot through | C.shot up | D.shot down |
When you are talking about unimportant things, we say you are ______.
A.shooting yourself in the foot | B.shooting the breeze |
C.shooting your mouth off | D.shooting questions at somebody |
Choose a word to complete the sentence “The ______, which killed a policeman and wounded a passer-by, was reported to have lasted only 13 seconds.”
A.shooter | B.shoot | C.shot | D.shooting |