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13.Today we had an American family,the Robinsons,for Sunday dinner. Mr. Robinson is my mother's co-worker.Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and their two young (36)C came at about 6:00p.m. Mrs. Robinson gave Mum a bunch of fresh flowers,(37)Acolor,freshness and their good will. Mum did the (38)Cand it was left to ourselves to get to know each other. The two girls Judy and Annie and Xiao Hong had (39)Dfun with our little cat.
Mrs. Robinson is much (40)Bthan her husband. There was a moment of embarrassment when Granny asked about her (41)B. Mum was about to apologize (42)B Mrs. Robinson laughed and said it was quite all right and that she had been here(43)Cenough to know it was the Chinese custom. She(44)Atold us that she was 32,though her husband is 52.
And of course they entirely (45)Cthe dinner. Like a perfect Chinese hostess,Mum and especially Granny(46)Dstuffing(填) them with food and urging them to eat and to drink,apologizing all the time that it's a homely meal.(47)A,Mrs. Robinson said to Mum,"In the West any hostess would be proud of such a feast instead of apologizing for it,and we don't urge the guests to eat or drink.(48)B so many good things before me,I certainly don't need any urging. The (49)D
is how to prevent myself overeating."We all (50)Claughter at that.
When they (51)Dto leave,they thanked us not only for the excellent dinner,but for giving them such a nice (52)B. Besides,they insisted on giving every one of us a hug and a kiss,(53)C
did embarrass me. But I think Granny was really (54)A when they kissed her.
It's surprising how a little good will on both sides can (55)D language and cultural barriers.
36.A. sons | B.babies | C. daughters | D. friends |
37.A. bringing | B. taking | C. fetching | D. adding |
38.A. decoration | B. direction | C. introduction | D. reception |
39.A. powerful | B. hopeful | C. speechless | D. endless |
40.A. older | B. younger | C. thinner | D. taller |
41.A. marriage | B. age | C. belief | D. salary |
42.A. while | B. when | C. but | D. and |
43.A. luckily | B. happily | C. long | D. short |
44.A. honestly | B. gradually | C. excitedly | D. loudly |
45.A. prepared | B. tasted | C. enjoyed | D. swallowed |
46.A. continued | B. stopped | C. suggested | D. kept |
47.A. However | B. Besides | C. Therefore | D. Instead |
48.A. Fo | B. With | C. Over | D. As |
49.A. danger | B. pain | C. question | D. problem |
50.A. broke out | B. gave off | C. burst into | D. set out |
51.A. came | B. hurried | C. got | D. rose |
52.A. day | B. time | C. meal | D. gift |
53.A. they | B. it | C. which | D. that |
54.A. touched | B. frightened | C. disappointed | D. encouraged |
55.A. change | B. improve | C. damage | D. break |
分析 作者在本文中讲述了与the Robinsons一家一起聚餐时由于奶奶不懂中西文化上的差异问了一些不符合西方习惯的一些问题,以及进餐时发生的一些细节性的问题,Robinsons夫妇表示理解,从而说明小小的善意能消除语言和文化上的障碍.
解答 36.C;根据下文"The two girls"描述,可知此处指的是,他们的两个小女儿.daughters女儿们.故选C.
37.A;结合语境可知,此处指的是这束鲜花让他们看到了鲜花的美丽,让人感觉焕然一新,带来了他们的好意.bring带来.故选A.
38.C;根据后半句描述,可知此处指的是母亲做完介绍之后,就让我们自己来相互认识.do the introduction做介绍.故选C.
39.D;结合语境可知,此处指的是这三个孩子和小猫玩起来没够.endless无止境的.故选D.
40.B;根据下文"that she was 32,though her husband was 52."可知,她比她的丈夫年轻.younger更年轻的.故选B.
41.B;根据本段描述,可知此处奶奶问的是她的年龄.age,年龄.故选B.
42.B;句意:当罗宾逊夫人笑出来时,我的母亲正要道歉.when这时. when在此表示"这时",为并列连词,此处为"be about to do…when…"结构.故选B.
43.C;根据后半句描述,可知罗宾逊夫人说的是,她在这儿住得时间足够长,了解一些中国的交际习惯.long长的.故选C.
44.A;句意:她诚实地告诉我们,她32岁,而她的丈夫52岁了.故选A.
45.C;结合语境可知此处这是,罗宾逊一家喜欢这顿晚餐.enjoy喜欢,享受.故选C.
46.D;结合中国的交际习惯可知,此处指的是母亲和奶奶一直在给他们夹菜,劝他们多吃.keep doing sth持续做某事.故选D.
47.A;联系上下文,可知前后是转折关系,however然而.故选A.
48.B;句意:面前摆着这么多好东西,我当然不需要任何催促了.with引导伴随状语表示伴随状况,故选B.
49.D;句意:问题是如何防止自己吃得太饱.problem问题.故选D.
50.C;根据前两句罗宾逊夫人的话,可知此处指的是她把我们逗笑了.burst into laughter突然笑起来.故选C.
51.D;结合语境可知此处指的是当他们起身离开时.rise上升,起立.故选D.
52.B;阅读短文可知,罗宾逊夫妇这天晚上过的很愉快.故此处只是一段愉快的时间.time时间.故选B.
53.C;根据前文逗号可知本句为非限定性定语从句,先行词为hug和kiss,为下文定语从句的逻辑主语,指物.故关系词用which.故选C.
54.A;句意:但是我认为,当他们吻奶奶时,她真的被感动了.touched感动的;frightened害怕的;disappointed失望的; encouraged受到鼓舞的.本句指的是奶奶被罗宾逊夫妇的行为感动.故选A.
55.D;结合语境可知,此处指的是小小的善意能消除语言和文化上的障碍.break打破.故选D.
点评 本文要求考生具有扎实的英语词组、短语、习惯用法等英语搭配的知识,解题时应联系上下文寻找相关线索,如某一个词的原词、指代词、同义词、近义词、上义词、下义词和概括词等,理解文章的逻辑关系.在做题时重复地阅读文章,找出正确答案.
A. | targeting at | B. | targeted at | C. | having targeted | D. | to target |
I first met Jennie in the (41)Cwaiting room and we had talked several times.One night I sat down beside her and (42)Ahow her son was doing because I knew that he was in very (43)C condition.She told me that she didn't know what to do any more because it seemed none of the (44)Bfrom the doctors was good.They weren't at all sure her son was going to (45)Dthe accident that had hurt him so badly.With(46)Bin her eyes she said,"They're (47)Dmy hope."
I knew then that it was(48)Cjust a coincidence that I was wearing the ring that I had on that day.As she(49)Ato talk,I (50)Bslipped the ring off my finger and placed it in Jennie's hand.I told her to wear it to member that God loved her and He would be with her(51)Call of this.(52)DJennie looked down at the ring,she got excited and then held it tightly,(53)Athe word written on the ring was"HOPE".
The last day I was at the hospital,I saw Jennie in the distance as I got on the lift.She (54)Band held up the hand with the ring on it as she called out to me saying,"Look,I (55)Chave Hope!"
36.A.special | B.expensive | C.same | D.valuable |
37.A.words | B.pictures | C.names | D.symbols |
38.A.admired | B.encouraged | C.trusted | D.puzzled |
39.A.plan | B.point | C.list | D.habit |
40.A.gifts | B.prizes | C.awards | D.thanks |
41.A.railway | B.school | C.hospital | D.airport |
42.A.asked | B.explained | C.thought | D.found |
43.A.favorable | B.normal | C.serious | D.excellent |
44.A.advice | B.news | C.instructions | D.comfort |
45.A.defeat | B.experience | C.predict | D.survive |
46.A.apologies | B.tears | C.anger | D.doubt |
47.A.keeping up | B.bringing down | C.cutting off | D.taking away |
48.A.other than | B.rather than | C.more than | D.les than |
49.A.continued | B.refused | C.attempted | D.started |
50.A.cautiously | B.quietly | C.nervously | D.shyly |
51.A.over | B.beyond | C.through | D.within |
52.A.Until | B.While | C.Since | D.When |
53.A.for | B.so | C.yet | D.and |
54.A.shouted | B.waved | C.cheered | D.hesitated |
55.A.ever | B.only | C.still | D.just |
A. | held out | B. | held back | C. | held up | D. | held on |
A. | hurt | B. | injured | C. | destroyed | D. | Affected |
A. | take over | B. | take in | C. | take off | D. | take down |
---Well,I'm wearing a hat and I've got a big black umbrella with me.( )
A. | realize | B. | know | C. | recognize | D. | see |
This situation continued (24)D for a few months,until the owner (25)B to give the homeless man a job which (26)B sweeping outside the shop.Every single day form 5a.m,the homeless man was there doing the very (27)Ahe could for the (28)B,making it the community's favourite,even though it did earn him pennies.(29)D,the owner saw how good a job the man was doing and gave him a job working (30)C a cashier(收银员).He was watched closely to make sure that he didn't (31)B any of the money received from the sales.He was still homeless,after all.The homeless man did a/an (32)A job as a cashier for over 2years,and did such a good job that he was promoted to (33)D the finances for the whole shop.
To my (34)A,this was the arrangements up until 2years ago,when the owner (35)C.In his will,he only had one (36)C,to give the whole shop to the now stable,"homeless"man.Now,I could walk into that shop and see him working as hard as (37)A,with his own business that is still (38)D and active 10years after getting his job as a sweeper.
From this story,we can probably get the inspiration:work hard and give everything your best effort,even if it isn't your (39)Asituation,it very well may turn out to (40)B some day in the future.
21.A.coin | B.home | C.job | D.meal |
22.A.although | B.unless | C.because | D.if |
23.A.expecting | B.considering | C.accepting | D.refusing |
24.A.again | B.often | C.weekly | D.daily |
25.A.offered | B.agreed | C.planned | D.failed |
26.A.meant | B.involved | C.included | D.trained |
27.A.best | B.least | C.better | D.less |
28.A.family | B.owner | C.interest | D.moment |
29.A.Suddenly | B.Fortunately | C.Quietly | D.Eventually |
30.A.for | B.with | C.as | D.like |
31.A.lose | B.pocket | C.spend | D.save |
32.A.honest | B.loyal | C.fantastic | D.kind |
33.A.guard | B.raise | C.provide | D.manage |
34.A.knowledge | B.mind | C.scare | D.joy |
35.A.got tired | B.became old | C.passed away | D.gave up |
36.A.thought | B.purpose | C.request | D.suggestion |
37.A.ever | B.necessary | C.expected | D.required |
38.A.big | B.new | C.shabby | D.popular |
39.A.ideal | B.current | C.own | D.financial |
40.A.become | B.be | C.happen | D.do |