题目内容
Looking for some inspiration or the “write” kind of ideas for your creative stories? To start with, some writers describe winter by using their five senses or their imagination. Others write on their favorite winter activity. Whatever you choose to write about, working on a winter story can always help to improve your writing skills. Now read the following story and see if it helps get rid of any icy writing block you’ ve been struggling with.
A Winter Adventure
Beep, beep. Beep-beep: the alarm clock rang. Slowly, I got out of warm bed down onto the wooden floor which the winter had thrown its cold upon. The bitter cold temperature penetrated (穿透)my socks and I hurried to put my feet in shoes.
Looking out of the window, I watched the white snow, soft and thick, drop onto rooftops and trees. Half an hour later, finishing the last of my hot chocolate, I prepared to enter the adventure that waited for me outside. I buttoned my jacket and fastened my boots. Hat on, I opened the door and was greeted by the winter coldness.
In the depths of winter, the early morning did not have the rush of the rest of the year. Most of my neighbours were put off by the cold, and stayed in bed until the sun had climbed higher into the sky.
Unseen by those who remained locked inside their homes, warm in their beds, I enjoyed being alone with the beauty of the wintertime. Those indoors were unable to appreciate the snow-scapes, ice crystals, frost and the crisp(清新的)breeze. For them, the coming of winter meant just the arrival of the cold.
Appreciation depends on contrasts. One cannot love the warmth of April if one has not known the freezing cold of winter. Later that year, the heat of the sun on my skin would be all the more wonderful for my memories of that cold morning and others like it.
【小题1】The underlined word “adventure” refers to____________.
A.getting out of bed on the cold winter morning. |
B.enjoying the loveliness of the winter outdoors |
C.going skiing on the cold winter morning |
D.throwing snowballs with friends. |
A.didn’t work in winter | B.stayed up late in winter |
C.missed the beauty of winter | D.enjoyed the seasons except winter |
A.Of all the seasons, the writer loves winter most. |
B.The writer regrets that he went out on the freezing cold winter morning. |
C.The writer believes contrast makes our experiences of the seasons lovelier. |
D.The writer values the autumn and summer more than the winter |
A.To share some winter thoughts with readers. |
B.To show readers how to work on a winter story. |
C.To inspire readers to take more exercise in winter |
D.To tell readers how to appreciate the beauty of winter. |
【小题1】B
【小题2】C
【小题3】C
【小题4】B
解析试题分析:本文作者通过一篇短文教育我们如何写和冬天有关的作品、
【小题1】B 细节题。根据短文的第三段1,2行Unseen by those who remained locked inside their homes, warm in their beds, I enjoyed being alone with the beauty of the wintertime说明这里的adventure就是指我在寒冷的天气里独自到室外的活动。故B正确。
【小题2】C 细节题。根据短文第三段Those indoors were unable to appreciate the snow-scapes, ice crystals, frost and the crisp(清新的)breeze. For them, the coming of winter meant just the arrival of the cold.可知很多人都错过了雪中的美景,故C正确。
【小题3】C 细节题。根据文章最后一段Appreciation depends on contrasts. One cannot love the warmth of April if one has not known the freezing cold of winter. Later that year, the heat of the sun on my skin would be all the more wonderful for my memories of that cold morning and others like it.说明我们提高对比让我的行为更为突出。故C正确。
【小题4】B 推理题。根据文章第一段Whatever you choose to write about, working on a winter story can always help to improve your writing skills. Now read the following story and see if it helps get rid of any icy writing block you’ ve been struggling with.
说明这个小短文正是告诉我们如何在写作与冬天有关的作品。故B正确。
考点:考查文学类短文阅读
点评:本文作者通过一篇短文教育我们如何写和冬天有关的作品,本文细节题居多,答题时在文章找到对应的地方,用笔进行标记,这有利于后期有时间检查时可以立刻找到答案的位置。仔细理解作者所讲的意思,再结合选项,通过排除法和自己对全文的把握,选出正确答案。
Suppose you work in a big firm and find English important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
Global English Centre ☆General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. ☆3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1,200 yuan) and one year (2000 yuan) courses. ☆Choice fo morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. ~Fri. ☆Experienced college English teachers. ☆Close to city centre and bus stops. Tel:67605270 Add:105 Zhongshan Road,100082 |
Modern Language School ☆ Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills. ☆ Small classes (12~16 students) on Sat.&Sum.from2:00 to 5:00 p.m. ☆ Native English teachers from Canada and USA. ☆ Language lab and computers supplied. ☆ 3-month course: (1050 yuan), 6-month course: (1850 yuan) Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056 Tel: 67353019 |
The 21 sty Century English Training Centre ☆ We specialize in effective teaching at all levels. ☆ We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. Entrance exams:1 June and 1 Dec. ☆ We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays. ☆ Only 15-minute walk from city centre. Call 67801642 for more information. |
The International House of English ☆ 3/6-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient class hours:9~12 a.m. and2~5 p.m. ☆ A 4-month evening classes for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes). ☆ Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a 2nd foreign language. ☆ Free sightseeing and social activities。 ☆ Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308. |
You work from 9:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?
A. Global English Centre and Modern Language School.
B. Global English Centre and the International House of English.
C. Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training.
D. The 21st Century English Training Center and the International House of English.
The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other three schools in that.
A. its teaching quality is better B. it is nearest to the city centre
C. its courses are more advanced D. it requires an entrance examination
You’ll probably prefer to go to the International House of English because it.
A. offers free sightseeing and social activities
B. has a special course in spoken English
C. costs less than the other schools
D. has native English teachers
If you take the evening classes at the International House of English, you’ll pay about yuan.
A.60 B.240 C.720 D.960
Suppose you work in a big firm and find English important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
Global English Centre
☆General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
☆3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1,200 yuan) and one year (2000 yuan) courses.
☆Choice fo morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. ~Fri.
☆Experienced college English teachers.
☆Close to city centre and bus stops.
Tel:67605270
Add:105 Zhongshan Road,100082
Modern Language School
☆ Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills.
☆ Small classes (12~16 students) on Sat.&Sum.from2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
☆ Native English teachers from Canada and USA.
☆ Language lab and computers supplied.
☆ 3-month course: (1050 yuan), 6-month course: (1850 yuan)
Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056
Tel: 67353019
The 21 sty Century English Training Centre
☆ We specialize in effective teaching at all levels.
☆ We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. Entrance exams:1 June and 1 Dec.
☆ We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.
☆ Only 15-minute walk from city centre.
Call 67801642 for more information.
The International House of English
☆ 3/6-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient class hours:9~12 a.m. and2~5 p.m.
☆ A 4-month evening classes for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes).
☆ Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a 2nd foreign language.
☆ Free sightseeing and social activities。
☆ Very close to the Central Park.
For further information call 67432308.
【小题1】You work from 9:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?
A.Global English Centre and Modern Language School. |
B.Global English Centre and the International House of English. |
C.Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training. |
D.The 21st Century English Training Center and the International House of English. |
A.its teaching quality is better | B.it is nearest to the city centre |
C.its courses are more advanced | D.it requires an entrance examination |
A.offers free sightseeing and social activities |
B.has a special course in spoken English |
C.costs less than the other schools |
D.has native English teachers |
A.60 | B.240 | C.720 | D.960 |
“I Went Skydiving at 84!”
As a young girl growing up in the 1930s, I always wanted to fly a plane, but back then it was almost unheard of a woman to do that. I got a taste of that dream in 2011,when my husband arranged for me me ride in a hot air balloon for my birthday. But the experience turned out to be very dull. Around that time ,I told my husband that I wanted to skydive. So when our retirement community(社区)announced that they were having an essay competition and the topic was an experience of a lifetime that you wanted to have, I decided to write about my dream.
In the essay, I wrote about my desire to skydive, stating George Brush Sr. did it at age 80. Why not me? I was just 84 and in pretty good health. A year went by and I heard nothing. But then at a community party in late April 2009, they announced that I was one of the winners. I just couldn’t believe it.
One june 11, 2009, nearly 40 of my family and friends gathered in the area close to where I would land while I headed up in the airplane. My instructor, Jay, guided me through the experience. The plane was the noisiest one I had ever been in, but I wasn’t frightened—I was really just looking forward to the experience. When we reachen 13,000 feet, Jay instructed me to throw myself out of the plane. When we first hit the air, the wind was so strong that I could hardly breathe. For a second I thought, “What have I gotten myself into?” But then everything got calmer. We were in a free fall for about a minute before Jay opened the parachute(降落伞), then we just floated downward fo zhout five minutes. Being up in the clouds and looking at the view below was unlike anything I have ever felt—much better than the hot air ballon. I was just enjoying it.
Skydiving was really one of the greatest experiences of my life. I hope other people will look at me and realize that you don’t stop living just because you are 84 years old. If there’s something you want to experience, look into it. If it’s something that is possible, make it happen.
【小题1】
What happened to the auther in 2001?
A.She flew an airplane |
B.She entered a competition |
C.She went on a hot air balloon ride |
D.She moved into a retirement community |
The author mentioned George Bush Sr. in her essay to .
A.build up her own reputation |
B.show her admiration for him |
C.compare their health conditon |
D.make her argument persuasive |
How did the authou feel immediately after she jumped out of the plane?
A.Excited | B.Scared | C.Nervous | D.Regretful |
What did the author enjoy most when she was skydiving?
A.The beautiful clouds | B.The wonderful view |
C.The company of Jay | D.The one-minute free fall |
Suppose you work in a big firm and find English important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some advertisements about English language training from newspapers. You may find the information you need.
Global English Centre ☆General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. ☆3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1,200 yuan) and one year (2000 yuan) courses. ☆Choice fo morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon. ~Fri. ☆Experienced college English teachers. ☆Close to city centre and bus stops. Tel:67605270 Add:105 Zhongshan Road,100082 |
Modern Language School ☆ Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills. ☆ Small classes (12~16 students) on Sat.&Sum.from2:00 to 5:00 p.m. ☆ Native English teachers from Canada and USA. ☆ Language lab and computers supplied. ☆ 3-month course: (1050 yuan), 6-month course: (1850 yuan) Write or phone: Modern Language School, 675 Park Road, 100056 Tel: 67353019 |
The 21 sty Century English Training Centre ☆ We specialize in effective teaching at all levels. ☆ We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. Entrance exams:1 June and 1 Dec. ☆ We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays. ☆ Only 15-minute walk from city centre. Call 67801642 for more information. |
The International House of English ☆ 3/6-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient class hours:9~12 a.m. and2~5 p.m. ☆ A 4-month evening classes for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes). ☆ Well-trained Chinese and foreign teachers experienced in teaching English as a 2nd foreign language. ☆ Free sightseeing and social activities。 ☆ Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 67432308. |
1.You work from 9:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Which school will you choose?
A.Global English Centre and Modern Language School. |
B.Global English Centre and the International House of English. |
C.Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training. |
D.The 21st Century English Training Center and the International House of English. |
2.The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other three schools in that.
A.its teaching quality is better |
B.it is nearest to the city centre |
C.its courses are more advanced |
D.it requires an entrance examination |
3.You’ll probably prefer to go to the International House of English because it.
A.offers free sightseeing and social activities |
B.has a special course in spoken English |
C.costs less than the other schools |
D.has native English teachers |
4.If you take the evening classes at the International House of English, you’ll pay about yuan.
A.60 |
B.240 |
C.720 |
D.960 |