The elevator and we were trapped inside for half an hour. A. broke off B. broke in C. broke out D. broke down 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. And you’ll realize that it wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”

Mother was right, as I discovered after graduating from college in 1932, I had decided to try for a job in radio, then work my way up to a sports announcer. I hitchhiked to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station—and got turned down every time. In one studio, a kind lady told me that big stations couldn’t risk hiring an inexperienced person. “Go out in the sticks and find a small station that’ll give you a chance,” she said. I thumbed home to Dixon, Illinois.

While there were no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I applied. The job sounded just right for me. But I wasn’t hired. My disappointment must have shown. “Everything happens for the best.” Mom reminded me. Dad offered me the car to hunt a job. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur told me they had already hired an announcer.

As I left his office, my frustration (挫折) boiled over. I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sports announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?” I was waiting for the elevator when I heard MacArthur calling, “What was you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he stood me before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game. The preceding (在前的) autumn, my team had won a game in the last 20 seconds with a 65-yard run. I did a 15-minute build-up to that play, and Peter told me I would be broadcasting Saturday’s game! On my way home, as I have many times since, I thought of my mother’s words: “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”

I often wonder what direction my life might have taken if I’d gotten the job at Montgomery Ward.

The writer shows his _____ by saying “… if I’d not gotten the job at Montgomery Ward”.

A. regret B. happiness C. gratefulness D. disappointment

The underlined phrase “out in the sticks” probably means _____?

A. in radio stations B. in the country

C. in big cities D. in Dixon, Illinois

Why did the writer mention his mother’s words over and again? Because _____.

A. it was his mother’s words that encouraged him

B. his mother was a person who talked a lot

C. nothing good has happened to him up to now

D. he got turned down every time he tried

Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. There was a small radio station in Dixon, Illinois.

B. Peter MacArthur was a program director in Scotland.

C. WOC Radio in Davenport broadcast imaginary games.

D. Montgomery Ward had a store with a sports department.

When did the writer decide to take a radio-announcing job?

A. When he hitchhiked to Chicago. B. After he graduated from college.

C. Before he graduated from college. D. As soon as he was turned down.

The Great Barn Adventure

One morning when I was 11, I explored the town’s abandoned round grain barn（谷仓）. I found a chained sliding door that was wide enough for me to pass through.

Inside, there was a heavy smell of dead mice in the dark. After my eyes adjusted, I noticed a shaft (升降机井) that rose all the way to the top of the barn. On one side was a one-man elevator with a long rope and roller.

I stepped onto the platform and gave the rope a drag and the elevator began sliding up the shaft, but stopped halfway. After a brief panic attack, I noticed holes in the wall at regular intervals, forming a ladder. For reasons known only to an 11-year-old, I decided it would be better to go up than down. So, with shaking hands, I began climbing the wall.

After what seemed like forever, I reached the top of the shaft. I stood up, dusted myself off and found absolutely nothing of interest. It was just an empty room with a ladder leading up to the roof. I climbed all the way up here for this? Then I noticed a fire extinguisher（灭火器）,which I’d always wanted to shoot off. So this was the chance of a lifetime. I tried it, and, much to my surprise, the thing worked! It shot out a thick cloud of powder that instantly filled the room. I couldn’t breathe. I was going to choke to death, and they’d probably never even find my body.

Luckily, I remembered the ladder to the roof. I climbed up, popped the straw roof and saw a bright blue sky.

I suddenly realized the dust and powder pouring out of the top could draw attention. So when the dust had settled, I climbed down and slipped out of the chained door. I’m not sure if I was more excited about being alive or about not being caught, but I ran all the way back home.

1.When the author got inside the barn, he _______.

A. noticed a man on the elevator

B. opened the chained sliding door

C. saw many dead mice in the dark

D. found a shaft leading to the top

2.Which of the following is the right order of the author’s adventure?

a. The elevator stopped halfway.

b. He entered the round grain barn.

c. He climbed to the top of the shaft.

d. He found a fire extinguisher and shot it off.

A. b-a-c-d???????? B. a-c-b-d???????? C. c-a-d-b????? ????????????? ????????????? D. b-c-a-d

3.After getting out of the chained door, the author might feel _______.

A. inspired???????? B. relieved??????? C. surprised??????? ????????????? D. disappointed

4.From the passage, we can learn that the author was probably a boy full of _______.

A. passions????????????? ????????????? ? B. dreams????????????? ?????? C. curiosity????????????? ????????????? ????????????? D. imagination

How to be Prepared

Electricity, water, gas and telephone may not be working after an earthquake. The police and fire department are likely to be tied up. You should be prepared to take care of yourself for at least three days, preferably for a week.

This list can also be applied to other disasters, such as floods or wildfires.

1. food and water (a gallon a day per person)

2. a first aid kit

3. a fire extinguisher suitable for all types of fires

4. flashlights, a portable radio extra batteries

5. blankets, clothes, shoes and money (ATMs may not work)

6. baby and pet food

It’s also a good idea to decide beforehand how and where your family will reunite if separated during a quake and to conduct in-home practice drills.

During an Earthquake

If you are indoors, stay there. Get under and hold onto a desk or table, or stand against an interior wall. Stay away from exterior walls, glass, heavy furniture, and stay away from windows and outside walls and do not use the elevator.

If you are outside, get into the open, stay into the open, stay away from buildings, power lines or anything else that could fall on you.

If you are driving, move the car out of traffic and stop, avoid parking under or on bridges or overpasses, Try to get clear of trees, light posts, signs and power lines.

If you are in a crowded public place, avoid panicking and do not rush for the exit. Stay low and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.

After an Earthquake

If the phone is working, only use it in case of emergency. Likewise, avoid driving if possible to keep the streets clear for emergency vehicles.

Be aware that items may fall out of cupboards or closets when the door is opened, and also that chimneys can be weakened and fall with touch. Check for cracks and damage to the roof and foundation of your home.

Listen to the radio for important information and instructions. Remember that aftershocks, sometimes large enough to cause damage in their own right, generally follow large quakes.

If you leave home, leave a message telling friends and family your location.

1.Which of the following items is unnecessary to prepare before an earthquake？

A. Batteries 　B. Cash C. Medicine D. Credit card

2.When an earthquake comes，you should ______.

A. hide yourself in the kitchen

B. rush for the exit immediately

C. stay away from heavy objects

D. call the police right away

3.When an earthquake is over，you should______.

A. drive a car to take your family to the safe place

B. check the security of your home

C. call your relatives to tell them you are safe

D. clear up the mess as soon as possible.

4.Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage？

A. You’d better make it clear how and where your family will reunite if separated during a quake after the quake happens.

B. If you are indoors, get into the open.

C. If you are in a crowded public place, avoid panicking and do rush for the exit.

D. If the phone still works, only use it when necessary.

5.What does the underlined word “aftershock ” mean?

A. A less serious quake following a large earthquake in the same area.

B. A further reaction following the shock of a deeply disturbing thing.

C. A mess one has to deal with after a terrible thing.

D. An instruction the government gives to solve problems.

“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever I 36 disappointment. “If you can carry on, one day something 37 will happen. And you’ll realize that it wouldn’t have happened if not for that 38 disappointment.”

Mother was right, 39 I discovered after graduating from college in 1932. I had decided to 40 a job in radio, then work my way up to sports 41 . I hitchhiked（搭便车） to Chicago and 42 on the door of every station—and got turned 43 every time.

In one studio, a kind lady told me that big stations couldn’t risk hiring an 44 person –“Go out in the sticks（偏远地区） and find a small station that will give you a 45 ,” she said.

I thumbed home to Dixon, Illinois. 46 there was no radio—announcing job in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to 47 its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football. I 48 . The job 49 just right for me. But I wasn’t hired.

My disappointment must have 50 . “Everything happens for the best,” Mom 51 me. Dad offered me the car to job hunt. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur, told me they had already hired an announcer.

As I left his office, my frustration 52 . I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sport announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?”

I was waiting for the elevator 53 I heard MacAethur calling, “What was that you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he asked me to stand before a microphone and to broadcast a (an) 54 game.

On my way home, once again I thought of my mother’s words. I often wonder what 55 my life might have taken if I’d gotten the job at Montgomery Ward.

1.

A．faced

B．received

C．considered

D．met

2.

A．useful

B．helpful

C．available

D．good

3.

A．old

B．previous

C．original

D．early

4.

A．when

B．as

C．that

D．while

5.

A．try out

B．try on

C．try for

D．try over

6.

A．player

B．announcer

C．manager

D．fan

7.

A．knocked

B．arrived

C．approached

D．hunted

8.

A．out

B．off

C．on

D．down

9.

A．unpracticed

B．inpracticed

C．inexperienced

D．unexperienced

10.

A．job

B．suggestion

C．chance

D．advantage

11.

A．When

B．While

C．Which

D．So

12.

A．work

B．receive

C．arrange

D．design

13.

A．accepted

B．agreed

C．applied

D．promised

14.

A．sounded

B．became

C．got

D．grew

15.

A．come

B．shown

C．disappeared

D．brightened

16.

A．recovered

B．encouraged

C．hugged

D．reminded

17.

A．boiled over

B．turned over

C．hit over

D．took over

18.

A．after

B．as

C．before

D．when

19.

A．forceful

B．close

C．imaginary

D．ordinary

20.

A．side

B．action

C．approach

D．direction

The elevator _________ and we were trapped inside for half an hour.

A. broke off B. broke in C. broke out D. broke down

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