题目内容
19.The house was quiet at 5am and Tim's mother was asleep.Only the sound of the big freezer broke the quiet.He'd dreamt of the cave last night.The purring (轻微颤动声) of the freezer had been the sea.Tim pulled on a sweater and put some apples into his schoolbag.It was too early for breakfast.He'd eat after he'd been through the cave,sitting on the rocks and staring at the sea.
He wished he had a proper pack.His schoolbag would have to do.What else?Sandwiches-but his mother might wake up if he started pulling out bread for sandwiches,she'd want to know why he had to leave so early.He settled for some biscuits,and left a note stuck to the table:Gone to Michael's.Back tonight,Tim.
The sky was high and soft and light outside,though the sun still wasn't up.Even the highway up the hill was quiet as he made his way down the street.The wind from the sea was fresh and sweet.
The sand hills still breathed heat from yesterday's sun,though the top of the sand was cool.He ran down to the beach impatiently,but there was no one,just dry sand dancing in the early wind and seabirds marching up and down watching the waves.
The light changed suddenly.The first rays of sunlight stretched across the sea.The sun was pushing its way over the edge of the world.
Over the first rocks,along to the point,Tim glanced back.The beach was still empty.The sun sailed higher in the sky.
He could see the cave now,even darker in the morning light.The sand turned silver then dark gold as the water flowed away from it.He had to force himself to go closer.Why was it so much more mysterious now?But it would be silly to go back now after so much trouble.He needn't go in all the way…
21.What did Tim do at the beginning of the story?D
A.He put a sweater in his schoolbag.
B.He had breakfast at home.
C.He left a note on the freezer.
D.He left the house quietly.
22.What made it possible for Tim to see the entry to the cave?B
A.The height of the first rocks.
B.The change in the position of the sun.
C.The ups and downs of the waves.
D.The vast stretch of the sunlit beach.
23.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the story?A
A.Tim was the only person on the beach.
B.Seabirds flew away when Tim arrived.
C.The sea looked like a piece of gold.
D.The sky got dark as Tim reached the cave.
24.In the story,Tim's mood changed fromC.
A.loneliness to craziness
B.anxiousness to excitement
C.eagerness to nervousness
D.helplessness to happiness.
分析 文章描写了蒂姆夜里偷偷离开家,到海边山洞探险的故事,描写细致,有景色的描写和人物的心理活动描写.
解答 21.D 细节理解题.根据第三段的and left a note stuck to the table:Gone toMichael's.Back tonight,Tim.可知蒂姆在故事的开始悄悄地离开了家.故选D.
22.B 细节理解题.根据倒数第一、二段的The sun sailed higher in the sky.Hecould see the cave now,even darker in the morning light.可知因为太阳位置的变化,蒂姆看见了山洞的入口.故选B.
23.A 细节理解题.根据第五段的He ran down to the beach impatiently,butthere was no one,可知海滩上只有蒂姆一个人.故选A.
24.C 推理判断题.根据第五段的句子:He randown to the beach impatiently他不耐烦地跑到海滩上,可知蒂姆一开始很渴望去海边;根据最后一段的句子:Why wasit so much more mysterious now?But it would be silly to go back now after so muchtrouble.现在为什么这么神秘?但是这么多麻烦之后回去现在真是太傻了.可知他后来有点紧张.故选C.
点评 本文是人物故事阅读,主要考查细节理解题和推理判断题.在做细节理解题时,首先根据题目要求迅速在文章里找出相应的段落、句子或短语.认真比较选项和文中细节的区别,在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
World Sleep Day,observed on 21March,was created to bring attention to the growing number of sleep problems worldwide.Sleep is a natural part of human life,but many people in the modern world ignore its importance.As a result,sleep problems are increasingly common.
In 2002,scientists at the University of Athens in Greece conducted a survey of over 35,000people in 10countries around the world,including China,Belgium and South Africa.Of the people that responded to the survey,24percent said that they did not sleep well,and based on their responses,31.6percent were diagnosed(诊断)with insomnia (失眠) and another 17.5percent were diagnosed with borderline insomnia.In addition,30.7percent of survey respondents reported visiting a doctor for help with sleep problems and 11.6percent said that they felt very sleepy during the day.
Overall,the survey found that many people suffer from the effects of poor quality sleep,some examples of which are being unable to fall asleep and waking up in the middle of the night.The main factors causing these problems are pressure from school or work and a fast pace of life,but noise pollution and light pollution also interfere with sleep and contribute to poor quality sleep.The survey's findings are particularly troubling because large numbers of people were found to have difficulty sleeping at night.The shortterm effects of this are tiredness and trouble concentrating.If this happens for a long time,the risk of gaining weight and having a heart attack may increase.
There are many things you can do to improve the quality of your sleep.First,you should have regular sleep habits.Try to go to bed and wake up around the same time each day.You also need to make your bedroom a cool,dark,quiet place to sleep so that heat,light and noise do not disturb you.At night,you should also avoid things that contain caffeine(咖啡因),such as chocolate,coffee,tea and many soft drinks,as caffeine may keep you from sleeping.
Getting a good night's sleep is important for everyone.By following the advice above,you can rest better at night and work better during the day.
Title:Celebrating Sleep
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World Sleep Day | Owing to (78)ignoranceof the importance of sleep,people celebrated World Sleep Day,bringing attention to the increasing problems of sleep. |
Responses of the survey | ▲Of 35,000people in 10countries in the world,there were 24% of the people (79)suffering from sleeplessness. ▲31.6% were diagnosed with insomnia and another 17.5% were on the edge of insomnia. ▲The (80)Percentageof the people feeling sleepy during the day is 11.6. ▲30.7% reported (81)turningto a doctor for sleep problems. |
(76)Factorscausing sleep problems & their consequences | ▲Under (82)pressure/stressfrom school or work,people may have sleep problems. ▲Poor quality sleep also (83)arises/resultsfrom noise or light pollution. ▲Feeling tired and sleepy,people have difficulty (84)concentrating/focusingon what they are doing. ▲It is likely that sleepless people easily put on weight and have a heart attack. |
(77)Measures/Stepsto take to improve sleep quality | ▲Have regular sleep habits. ▲Make your bedroom cool,dark and quiet. ▲Avoid things (85)containing/withcaffeine. |
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C. | was; has ever left | D. | was; had been ever left |
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C. | cheaper;not as good | D. | more cheap;not as good |