题目内容
It isn’t an excuse for your failure ___________ you didn’t know the rules
A.That | B.Because | C.Why | D.How |
A
解析试题分析:考查主语从句用法。本句中的it是形式主语。真正的主语是后面的that you didn’t know the rules.that在句中起引导和连接作用,不能省略,也没有什么含义。句意:你不知道规则这不是你失败的借口。故A正确。
考点:考查主语从句
点评:在复合句中做主语的从句叫做主语从句,它的位置与陈述句基本结构中的主语相同。引导主语从句的关联词有:连词:that, whether;连接代词:who, whom, whose, what, which;连接副词:when, where, why, how;复合词:whatever, whoever, whomever, when?蛳ever, wherever, whichever, however.解答这类题目,关键在于分析清楚句子结构。通过判断引导词在从句中所作的成分及意义,来选择正确的引导词。
The whole morning we just checked our own things. We were looking for items to give away. We thought of blankets, food and clothing. Our aim was not to find things we no longer wanted, but things we use every day and would be useful to others.
We made up boxes with the things and added some small toys. Inside the boxes a simple letter was placed, reading:
“Please take these items and know that your life is important. Times are difficult but they will pass. We share what we have, believing it will matter. Use the blanket to stay warm. Be safe and know that the human spirit can overcome anything. Don’t hold your head down. Someday please do the same when you can. How you do it and when, your heart will tell you.
This kind act was not because the phone rang or for any reason. It was simply because it was the right time to do. We have often seen homeless people at the park where we left the belongings. The city would say that it isn’t a problem but I see the lives walking to and from it.
I noticed that my wife had put her favorite green coat into one of the boxes. I asked if she was sure about it and she simply replied that it had a hood (风帽). She liked the coat but knew the hood could shelter (遮挡)someone from the rain.
We don’t know where these gifts of compassion(同情)will go. We never go back and see what happens. It’s unimportant. The right things will find the right people and that is all that counts. On the way my wife started to cry. When I asked why, she said because some things felt so right.
【小题1】What can we learn from the first paragraph about the couple?
A.They had deep feelings of their work |
B.They often threw the useless daily items away |
C.They liked helping others by sharing their things |
D.They often gave away the daily items they didn’t use |
A.help the poor go through the difficulties |
B.let the poor know who gave away the things |
C.tell the poor how to use the items correctly |
D.tell the poor to pass on the spirit to others |
A.they thought it was the right thing to do |
B.they had a good habit of saving things |
C.they often received telephone calls for help |
D.they hated being troubled by homeless people |
A.Boxes filled with compassion |
B.Good behavior leading to happiness |
C.The most important thing in our life |
D.Happiness coming from sharing things |
What if it isn’t a dog-eat-dog world? What if caring for a dog or for a mom with Alzheimer’s (老年痴呆症) makes you stronger and allows you to live longer?
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley are challenging our long-held belief that humans are born to be selfish.
Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection was misunderstood by his male followers, the researchers say. Rather than “every man for himself”, Darwin believed that humans are successful as a species precisely because of our educational, selfless and sympathetic characteristics.
Why has it taken so long for Darwin’s central revelation(揭示) to be properly understood? “We’ve had too many men in social science,” Berkeley psychology professor Dacher Keltner told me in an interview. “Female scientists acknowledge that caring for people is part of human nature according to the research, which shows the human ability to care exists in our brains and nerve systems.”
In my book Passages in Caregiving , I urge women who take the whole responsibility for taking care of an elderly parent or a sick relative to build a “Circle of Care”. Reach out to your brothers and sisters, friends, neighbors and community volunteers to help you care, because no one can perform this overwhelming role alone. You will be as shocked as I to learn how the most selfless caregivers are rewarded with longer life.
Sympathy is not a woman’s word. In fact it makes all of us stronger under stress and more highly respected by our peers. For so long we have repeated the false saying “Nice guys finish last”. But the 40 richest Americans committed to doing good by donating half their fortunes are no spring chickens. So here is my new explanation:Nice guys die last.
【小题1】The first paragraph serves to .
A.give the background of the topic |
B.blame the world for selfishness |
C.urge people to care for a dog |
D.bring out the topic of the passage |
A.share the responsibility of caring with others |
B.take good care of themselves |
C.learn how to live a longer life |
D.help as many people as possible |
A.rich people | B.poor people | C.young people | D.aged people |
A.To argue against offering sympathy. |
B.To use it as an example to support his opinion. |
C.To show their generosity to society. |
D.To call on people to learn from them. |
A.Selflessness could be the secret to longer life |
B.Darwin’s theory of evolution is out of date now |
C.Measures must be taken to improve the world |
D.Males and females have different opinions about selflessness |
International students in Christine Rhodes’ English class in Australia share their favorite places they have visited in Australia.
Canberra, the nicest city in Australia.
Siggi Siebold from Germany
I went for a short holiday to Canberra because my son lives there. It’s the nicest city in Australia, a little bit similar to Cairns. There’re lots of big rivers and trees around the city.
The small city of Mount Isa
Indra Ekanayake from Malaysia
I came to Mount Isa six months ago. It’s a long way from Brisbane-about 2,000 km .It’s a small city, with a population of 21,000, but it has all the basic facilities(设施)such as a hospital, six schools and supermarkets. It’s a mining city. It’s hot and gets little rain. There’re two big lakes to keep the rainwater for drinking for the city.
Lake Moondarra and a mine
Ida Robb from Indonesia
In Mount Isa, there’s a dam called Lake Moondarra. On the weekend you can go there with your friends. People go fishing and even catch a crocodile. There’s a big mine in Mount Isa. Many people come to work in the mine and earn much money. It isn’t a beautiful green place, but many people love it.
My impression(印象)of Sydney
Namfon Pitaxsin from Thailand
The fist time I came to Australia, I was happy. I traveled to Sydney. Four million people live there ,and many are Asians. I saw the harbor (港口),Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Opera House and I went to see the koalas and kangaroos in Taronga Park Zoo. After that I went to the Thai restaurants. There is a revolving (旋转的) restaurant, so you can eat and see the city.
【小题1】Why did Siggi Siebold go to Canberra?
A.Because it’s the nicest city in Australia. |
B.Because her son lives there |
C.Because it is similar to her hometown |
D.Because there’re lots of rivers |
A.is a famous harbor in Ausralia |
B.has a large population |
C.probably doesn’t have enough drinking water |
D.doesn’t have enough basic facilities |
A.In Canberra. | B.In Mount Isa. | C.In Brisbane. | D.In Sydney |
A.saw some special Australian animals |
B.met more Americans than Asians |
C.ate in a revolving restaurant |
D.enjoyed the music in the Opera House |
A.Two | B.Three | C.Four. | D.Five |
The whole morning we just checked our own things. We were looking for items to give away. We thought of blankets, food and clothing. Our aim was not to find things we no longer wanted, but things we use every day and would be useful to others.
We made up boxes with the things and added some small toys. Inside the boxes a simple letter was placed, reading:
“Please take these items and know that your life is important. Times are difficult but they will pass. We share what we have, believing it will matter. Use the blanket to stay warm. Be safe and know that the human spirit can overcome anything. Don’t hold your head down. Someday please do the same when you can. How you do it and when, your heart will tell you.
This kind act was not because the phone rang or for any reason. It was simply because it was the right time to do. We have often seen homeless people at the park where we left the belongings. The city would say that it isn’t a problem but I see the lives walking to and from it.
I noticed that my wife had put her favorite green coat into one of the boxes. I asked if she was sure about it and she simply replied that it had a hood (风帽). She liked the coat but knew the hood could shelter (遮挡)someone from the rain.
We don’t know where these gifts of compassion(同情)will go. We never go back and see what happens. It’s unimportant. The right things will find the right people and that is all that counts. On the way my wife started to cry. When I asked why, she said because some things felt so right.
1.What can we learn from the first paragraph about the couple?
A.They had deep feelings of their work |
B.They often threw the useless daily items away |
C.They liked helping others by sharing their things |
D.They often gave away the daily items they didn’t use |
2.The couple placed the letter inside the box mainly to_______________.
A.help the poor go through the difficulties |
B.let the poor know who gave away the things |
C.tell the poor how to use the items correctly |
D.tell the poor to pass on the spirit to others |
3.The couple liked this kind act because _______.
A.they thought it was the right thing to do |
B.they had a good habit of saving things |
C.they often received telephone calls for help |
D.they hated being troubled by homeless people |
4.What’s the best title for this passage?
A.Boxes filled with compassion |
B.Good behavior leading to happiness |
C.The most important thing in our life |
D.Happiness coming from sharing things |