题目内容
“As sure as you're alive now, Peter Rabbit, some day I will catch you,” shouted Reddy Fox, as he put his black nose in the hole between the roots of the Big Hickory-tree which grows close to the Smiling Pool. “It is lucky for you that you were not one jump farther away from this hole.”
Peter, safe inside that hole, didn't have a word to say, or, if he did, he didn't have breath enough to say it. It was quite true that if he had been one jump farther from that hole, Reddy Fox would have caught him. As it was, the hairs on Peter's funny white tail actually had tickled Reddy's back as Peter ran wildly through the root-bound entrance to that hole. It had been the narrowest escape Peter had had for a long, long time. You see, Reddy Fox had surprised Peter eating sweet clover(苜蓿)on the bank of the Smiling Pond, and it had been a lucky thing for Peter that hole, dug long ago by Johnny Chuck's grandfather, had been right where it was. Also, it was a lucky thing that old Mr. Chuck had been wise enough to make the entrance between the roots of that tree in such a way that it could not be dug any larger.
Reddy Fox was too shrewd(机灵的)to waste any time trying to dig it larger. He knew there wasn't room enough for him to get between those roots. So, after trying to make Peter as uncomfortable as possible by telling him what he, Reddy, would do to him when he did catch him, Reddy walked across the Green Meadows. Peter remained where he was for a long time. When he was quite sure that it was safe to do so, he crawled out and hurried to the Old Orchard. He felt that that would be the safest place for him, because there were ever so many hiding places in the old stone wall along the edge of it.
1. Where is Peter Rabbit hiding?
A.On the bank of a pond |
B.In a hole |
C.In a tall tree |
D.Behind a room |
2.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the story?
A.Reddy Fox might find rabbit hairs on him. |
B.Old Mr. Chuck took advantage of the roots to dig the hole. |
C.The hole could be made larger. |
D.Reddy almost caught Peter this time. |
3. Why did Peter Rabbit wait so long before leaving?
A.Because Reddy was trying to get him. |
B.Because it was cold outside. |
C.Because his grandfather would help him dig a large hole. |
D.Because the Old Orchard was not so safe as this hole. |
1.B
2.C
3.A
【解析】略
When I walked into the house after school, the first thing I noticed was a box with items I recognized from my dad’s office.
“What are you doing at home?” I asked casually.
“Andrew, I was 31 today,” he answered quietly.
I was sure he was joking. “No, you weren’t. Why are you 32 at home?”
Then I noticed his 33 and realized he was telling me the truth. My father has always been a hard worker and prided himself on his career. 34 our family has been his joy, and I guess I have 35 his work for granted.
My father’s unemployment 36 many changes in our lives. For starters, he was at home all the time, which meant my bed had to be 37 , my room cleaned up, and my 38 done right after school. I would come home every day to find him at the computer 39 jobs. I began to notice how 40 he seemed, and how losing his job affected his self-esteem, though he tried to be 41 . For the first time, I 42 my dad as vulnerable (易受伤的). He asked my brother and me to 43 less. I gave up my pocket money, 44 it wasn’t much. I felt I was doing the right. I also found a part-time job.
After several difficult months of searching, my dad 45 to go in a totally different direction. He 46 that he never wanted to be laid off again, so he was going to start his own business. Day by day, I watched him 47 it, and I admired how much time and 48 he expended. I 49 knew he was a hard worker, but watching him in action really affected me.
Although this was one of the 50 experiences for our family, it taught me a lot about dealing with adversity (逆境), and will be my foundations for success.
A. taken off | B. put off | C. laid off | D. called off | |
A. eventually | B. really | C. frequently | D. especially | |
A. happiness | B. kindness | C. loneliness | D. seriousness | |
A. Supporting | B. Abusing | C. Offering | D. Shooting | |
A. regarded | B. taken | C. viewed | D. looked | |
A. came out | B. brought about | C. gave off | D. let out | |
A. made | B. sold | C. banned | D. applied | |
A. job | B. homework | C. fun | D. time | |
A. falling into | B. putting up | C. keeping on | D. searching for | |
A. down | B. flexible | C. concrete | D. honest | |
A. disappointed | B. optimistic | C. anxious | D. appropriate | |
A. considered | B. remembered | C. rejected | D. predicted | |
A. earn | B. enjoy | C. spend | D. find | |
A. even so | B. if only | C. even though | D. as if | |
A. hoped | B. decided | C. dreamed | D. expected | |
A. advised | B. informed | C. explained | D. insisted | |
A. form | B. open | C. set | D. build | |
A. strength | B. power | C. force | D. energy | |
A. never | B. seldom | C. always | D. hardly | |
A. worst | B. best | C. most | D. least |
One night last summer, my neighbor Debbie came over and knocked on my door. “I’m leaving for 21, Jim,” she said. “Would you mind dropping by my house in a bit and 22 on my mother?”
“Not a problem,” I said.
I’d lived next door to Debbie and her 84-year-old 23 , Nan, for about six months, and we’d become fast friends. Debbie always worked at night. She 24 leaving her mom alone, so she asked if it was okay if she rigged (装配) up one of those baby monitors and 25 me a receiver.
I was 26 to help. After all, I’ve been blind since infancy(婴儿期) and out of work for years. In fact, at 54, I’d come to wonder if I had much 27 anymore.
Like me, Nan was 28 ―and was also hard of hearing. That evening Nan and I chatted for a bit 29.
“If you’re okay,” I said, “I think I’ll turn in.” Before I 30, I made sure the baby monitor was working.
“Good night, Nan,” I said. I 31 my stick and headed out the door. “See you tomorrow,” Nan called behind me. I locked the door and 32 my way home.
Several minutes 33 I heard a sound. It was Nan on the 34 . “Jim! Jim!” I heard over the monitor. “The house is 35 ! Help! ”
I went as 36 as I could to Debbie’s. I got to the front door. I could 37 a heavy, thick smoke. I put my hand on the doorknob(门把手), and reached for my key and 38 the door. “Here, Jim. Help!” Her voice was weak.
“Let’s get out of here!” I shouted. Grabbing her hand, I started to move on. I tapped with my cane 39 we found the front door. We felt our way down the steps, 40 in the sweet, fresh summer air, and to the gate of her yard. Thank you, Lord. We’re all safe.
21. A. play | B. study | C. game | D. work |
22. A. checking | B. taking | C. putting | D. keeping |
23. A. father | B. mother | C. sister | D. brother |
24. A. thought about | B. worried about | C. cared for | D. looked for |
25. A. sold | B. bought | C. brought | D. gave |
26. A. sad | B. sorrowful | C. glad | D. upset |
27. A. value | B. price | C. money | D. service |
28. A. deaf | B. old | C. wise | D. blind |
29. A. long before | B. before long | C. once again | D. as usual |
30. A. left | B. stayed | C. talked | D. chatted |
31. A. set up | B. put up | C. picked up | D. took up |
32. A. moved | B. pushed | C. wound | D. felt |
33. A. instead | B. later | C. then | D. ago |
34. A. neighbor | B. receiver | C. worker | D. speaker |
35. A. on fire | B. in trouble | C. in danger | D. on sale |
36. A. fast | B. slowly | C. safely | D. well |
37. A. see | B. feel | C. taste | D. smell |
38. A. unlocked | B.shut | C. broke | D. knocked |
39. A. before | B. after | C. until | D. since |
40. A. showing | B. noticing | C. losing | D. breathing |
Many of us already know about several American superstitions(迷信). Having a black cat cross your path, walking under a ladder, and breaking a mirror are all bad luck. In addition to these, there are many other superstitions that are worth knowing. Understanding them will keep you safe from evil spirits—if you believe in such things—and impress your American friends when you mention them.
Like the superstitions in other cultures, American superstitions often involve the things important in daily life, such as health, numbers, and marriage. For example, have you ever had a cough that would not go away? According to one American superstition, you should take a piece of your hair and put it between two slices of buttered bread. Next, feed this hair sandwich to a dog and say, “Eat well, you hound, may you be sick and I be sound.”This will trick the evil spirits and help your cough. It will also raise some eyebrows if you try it.
In American superstitions, the number three is very important. Often, Americans will say, “All things come in threes.” Three is lucky because it represents the traditional family: mother, father, and child. Therefore, gifts, letters, and guests will often arrive at your home in groups of three. However, it is also possible for bad events, like accidents and funerals, to come in threes as well.
Another time people pay attention to superstitions is when they get married. During a wedding, brides must wear or carry“something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.”The old and borrowed things will bring luck to the person who gives them to the bride. The new and blue things will bring good fortune to the bride herself. The next time someone you know is getting married, be sure to recite this phrase.
As it would be unlucky to discuss one more superstition, we will wind things up here. Keep your fingers crossed, and stay lucky!
1.The passage is most probably entitled(命名)“ ”.
A.American’s Bad Luck |
B.Cross-culture and Superstitions |
C.American Superstitions |
D.Daily Life in Superstitions |
2.The underlined sentence in the second paragraph“It will also raise some eyebrows if you try it”means: .
A.When you try it, the dog will raise its eyebrows |
B.You will make some people surprised when you try this trick |
C.Only if you raise your eyebrows can the trick work |
D.You will believe in the trick after you try it |
3.In American’s view, the number three is a(n) number.
A.lucky |
B.unlucky |
C.special |
D.ordinary |
4.On the wedding, the bride often uses old and borrowed things so as to .
A.save some money for the wedding |
B.bring good luck to the people who give them to the bride |
C.give the good luck to the bride herself |
D.pass the bad luck to others |