题目内容
On arriving home, the owner of the house found his house ________.
- A.had been broken into and all the doors forcing open
- B.had broken into and all the doors forced open
- C.broken into and all the doors forced open
- D.breaking into and all the doors forcing open
The teacher was leaving the village, and everybody seemed sorry. The miller at Cresscombe lent him the small cart and horse to carry his goods to Christminster, the city of his destination, such a vehicle proving of quite enough size for the teacher’s belongings. For his only article, in addition to the packing-case of books, was a piano that he had bought when he thought of learning instrumental music. But the eagerness having faded, he had never acquired any skill in playing, and the purchased article had been a permanent trouble to him.
The headmaster had gone away for the day, being a man who disliked the sight of changes. He did not mean to return till the evening, when the new teacher would have arrived, and everything would be smooth again.
The blacksmith, the farm bailiff and the teacher were standing in confused attitudes in the sitting room before the instrument. The teacher had remarked that even if he got it into the cart he should not know what to do with it on his arrival at Christminster, since he was only going into a temporary place just at first.
A little boy of eleven, who had been assisting in the packing, joined the group of men, and said, “Aunt has got a fuel-house, and it could be put there, perhaps, till you’ve found a place to settle in, sir.”
“Good idea,” said the blacksmith.
The smith and the bailiff started to see about the possibility of the suggested shelter, and the boy and the teacher were left standing alone.
“Sorry I am going, Jude.” said the latter gently.
Tears rose into the boy’s eyes. He admitted that he was sorry.
“So am I,” said Mr. Phillotson.
“Why do you go, sir?” asked the boy.
“Well ----- don’t speak of this everywhere. You know what a university is, and a university degree? It is the necessary hallmark of a man who wants to do anything in teaching. My scheme, or dream, is to be a university graduate. By going to live at Christminster, I shall be at headquarters, so to speak, and if my scheme is practicable at all, I consider that being on the spot will afford me a better chance.”
The smith and his companion returned. Old Miss Fawley’s fuel-house was practicable; and she seemed willing to give the instrument standing-room there. So it was left in the school till the evening, when more hands would be available for removing it; and the teacher gave a final glance round.
At nine o’clock Mr. Phillotson mounted beside his box of books, and waved his friends good-bye.
【小题1】It can be inferred that the teacher _______.
A.was not getting on well with the headmaster |
B.had lived a rather simple life in the village |
C.was likely to continue to practice playing the piano |
D.would get a rise in the city on arriving there |
A.ambition | B.devotion | C.admiration | D.inspiration |
A.polite, generous and cheerful | B.active, modest and friendly |
C.kind, bright and helpful | D.calm, confident and humorous |
A.love for music and his dislike for musical instruments |
B.hard work in the village and his strong interest in city life |
C.friendship with some villagers and also conflicts with others |
D.eagerness to go to the city and his love for the village |
A.Mr. Phillotson | B.Miss Fawley | C.The bailiff | D.The headmaster |
Last year, I lived in Chile for half a year. I lived with a Chilean family and had the responsibilities of any Chilean teenager. I had good days and bad days I didn’t understand.
Chuquicamata, my host community, is a mining camp. When I arrived there, I was scared. It was so different from what I was used to. There were lots of dogs on the streets, and there was no downtown, few smoothly paved streets, and little to do for entertainment. Rain was not seen very often, earthquakes and windstorms were frequent.
I had studied Spanish for two and a half years and was always one of the best students in my class. But in my first week in Chile I was only able to communicate and needed one person to whom I could explain my shock. I couldn’t speak the thoughts in my head and there were so many.
Most exchange students experience this like me. Culture shock presents itself in everything from increased aggression (敌对心理) towards the people to lack of appetite(食欲). I was required to overcome all difficulties.
As time passed, everything changed. I began to forget words in English and to dream in Spanish and love Chilean food. I got used to not depending on expensive things for fun. Fun in Chuquicamata was being with people. And I took math, physics, chemistry, biology, Spanish, art, and philosophy.
But the sacrifices were nothing compared to the gain. I learned how to accept and to succeed in another culture. I now have a deeper understanding of both myself and others.
【小题1】The author came to Chile last year with the purpose of ________.
A.paying a visit to Chile as a tourist | B.experiencing Chilean life as a teacher |
C.studying Chilean culture as a college student | D.studying knowledge as an exchange student |
A.Because he did not know how to get along with the local people. |
B.Because it was full of dangers like earthquakes and windstorms. |
C.Because its living conditions were worse than what he was used to. |
D.Because it was not convenient for him to shop there. |
A.was not used to eating Chilean food | B.had some friends to have a chat with |
C.couldn’t communicate with people | D.couldn’t express his thoughts in English |
A.Wonderful and worthwhile | B.Difficult but meaningful |
C.Difficult and meaningless | D.Boring and disappointing |
A.its official language is Spanish and English. |
B.It is a developing country without foreign students. |
C.It seldom rains and natural disasters often happen. |
D.Most Chileans are not friendly to foreigners. |