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A young man once went to town and bought himself a pair of trousers. When he got home, he went to his room and put them on. He found that they were about two inches too long. He went into the kitchen, and his mother and two sisters were doing some washing there. He said to them, “The new trousers are too long. They need cutting by two inches. Would one of you mind doing this for me?” His mother and sisters were busy and none of them said anything.
But as soon as his mother had finished washing up, she went to her son’s room silently and cut the trousers by two inches. She came back without saying anything to her daughters. After supper, the elder sister remembered her brother’s trousers. She went to his room and cut the trousers by two inches without saying anything to anyone. The younger sister went to the cinema. But when she came back, she also remembered her brother’s trousers. So she went to his room and cut them by two inches, too.
【小题1】The trousers were ______.

A．too longB．newC．for the young manD．A, B and C
【小题2】Why didn’t the young man’s mother and sisters answer him?
A．Because they didn’t hear him clearly.
B．Because they thought others would do it for him
C．Because they didn’t want to do it for him.
D．Because they were busy at that time.
【小题3】What can we infer from the story?
A．Maybe the young man didn’t try on the trousers when he bought them
B．The trousers are just right for the young man now.
C．His mother and sisters didn’t hear what the young man said.
D．The young’s mother and sisters didn’t want to help him.
【小题4】If the trousers were 197 inches at first, how long were they at last?
A．191 inches B．193 inchesC．195 inchesD．199 inches.
【小题5】Which one is true from the story?
A．The young man’s mother and sisters want others to know what they did.
B．They young man would be very happy to see his trousers were short.
C．The young man had to throw the trousers away at last.
D．The young man would be very thankful to his mother and sisters.


【小题1】D
【小题2】D
【小题3】A
【小题4】A
【小题5】C 

解析试题分析：文章讲述了一个有趣的故事，年轻人买了条裤子，但回家试穿后发现太长，妈妈姐姐和妹妹在互相不知道的情况下各剪了2英寸，结果可想而知。
【小题1】从第一段的句子：The new trousers are too long. 可知这年轻人的裤子是个新裤子而且太长，选D
【小题2】细节题：从第一段的句子：His mother and sisters were busy and none of them said anything.可知他的妈妈和姐姐太忙了，没时间理他。选D。
【小题3】推理题：从第一段的句子：When he got home, he went to his room and put them on. He found that they were about two inches too long. 可知他到家才试穿。选A
【小题4】计算题：从第二段我们知道共有三个人各剪了2英寸，所以197英寸的裤子只剩191英寸了。选A
【小题5】推理题：从文章的结尾看这条裤子一定短的不能穿了。只有扔了。选C 
考点：考查故事类短文
点评：这是一篇幽默的故事，但学生要会看出它的幽默点，和作者产生共鸣，才能理解文章，主要考查了推理题，注重综合语言能力的运用，结合语境，做出准确的判断。

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Mrs. Blake teaches English in a large school in the inner area of a big city on the west coast. Even since she was a young girl, she has wanted to become a teacher. She has taught eight years now and hasn’t changed her mind. After she graduated from high school, she went on to college. Four years later, she received her bachelor’s degree (BA) in English and her teaching certificate(证书). Then she went to teach in the secondary schools of her state. In the summers, Mrs. Blake takes more classes; she hopes to get a master’s degree ( MA ). With an MA, she will receive a higher salary and if possible, she hopes to get a doctor’s degree as well. The school day at Mrs. Blake’s high school, like that in many high schools in the United States, is divided into one hour each. Mrs. Blake must teach five of these periods. During her free period, which for her is from 2 to 3 P.M, Mrs. Blake must meet with parents, make our examinations, check assignments at all, Mrs. Blake works continuously from the time she arrives at school in the morning till the time she leaves for home late in the afternoon.
【小题1】How long is it since Mrs. Blake graduated from middle school?

A．four yearsB．eight yearsC．twelve yearsD．twenty years
【小题2】According to the article, which is the right order of the degrees a person can receive after going to university?
A．a doctor’s degree – a bachelor’s degree – a master’s degree
B．a bachelor’s degree – a master’s degree – a doctor’s degree
C．a master’s degree – a bachelor’s degree – a doctor’s degree
D．a bachelor’s degree – a doctor’s degree – a master’s degree
【小题3】How many degrees has Mrs. Blake achieved so far?
A．oneB．twoC．threeD．four
【小题4】Which of the following sentences is not true?
A．Mrs. Blake teaches in the inner area of big city on the east of the United States.
B．Mrs. Blake has turned her wish of becoming a teacher into reality.
C．Mrs. Blake is still studying in her holidays in order to get higher degree.
D．The working hours in the school where Mrs. Blake works are similar to those of may other high schools in the states.


Mrs. Blake teaches English in a large school in the inner area of a big city on the west of coast. Even since she was a young girl,she has wanted to become a teacher. She has taught eight years now and hasn‘t changed her mind.
After she graduated from high school， she went on to college. Four years later， she received her bachelor’s degree （B A） in English and her teaching certificate（证书）. Then she went to teach in the secondary schools of her state. In the summers， Mrs. Blake takes more classes； she hopes to get a master‘s degree （M A）. With an MA， she will receive a higher salary and if possible.  She hopes to get a doctor’s degree as well.
The school day at Mrs. Blake‘s high school， like that in many high schools in the United States， is divided into one hour each. Mrs. Blake must teach five of these periods. During her free period， which for her is from 2 to 3 P.M.  Mrs. Blake must meet with parents， make out examinations， check assignments at al.， Mrs. Blake works continuously from the time she arrives at school in the morning till the time she leaves for home late in the afternoon.
1. How long is it since Mrs. Blake graduated from middle school？
A. four years    B. eight years    C. twelve years    D. twenty years
2. According to the article，which is the right order of the degrees a person can receive after going to university？
A. a doctor‘s degree – a bachelor’s degree – a master‘s degree
B. a bachelor’s degree – a master‘s degree – a doctor’s degree
C. a master‘s degree—a bachelor’s degree – a doctor‘s degree
D. a bachelor’s degree – a doctor‘s degree—a master’s degree
3. How many degrees has Mrs. Blake achieved so far？
A. one    B. two    C. three     D. none
4. Which of the following sentences is not true？
A. Mrs. Blake teaches in the inner area of big city on the east of the United Sates
B. Mrs. Blake has turned her wish of becoming a teacher into reality.
C. Mrs. Blake is still studying in her holidays in order to get higher degrees.
D. The working hours in the school where Mrs. Blake works are similar to those of many other high schools in the states.
5. According to that third paragraph，Mrs. Blake is ______ during the school day.
A. lonely   B. free   C. funny    D. busy

Mrs. Blake teaches English in a large school in the inner area of a big city on the west of coast. Even since she was a young girl,she has wanted to become a teacher. She has taught eight years now and hasn‘t changed her mind. After she graduated from high school， she went on to college.
Four years later， she received her bachelor’s degree （B A） in English and her teaching certificate（证书）. Then she went to teach in the secondary schools of her state. In the summers， Mrs. Blake takes more classes；she hopes to get a master’s degree （M A）. With an MA， she will receive a higher salary and if possible， she hopes to get a doctor’s degree as well.
The school day at Mrs. Blake’s high school，like that in many high schools in the United States is divided into one hour each. Mrs. Blake must teach five of these periods. During her free period，which for her is from 2 to 3 P.M.，Mrs. Blake must meet with parents, make out examinations，check homework at all，Mrs. Blake works continuously from the time she arrives at school in the morning till the time she leaves for home late in the afternoon.
【小题1】How long is it since Mrs. Blake graduated from middle school？

A．four yearsB．eight yearsC．twelve yearsD．twenty years
【小题2】According to the article，which is the right order of the degrees a person can receive after going to university？
A．a doctor’s degree – a bachelor’s degree – a master’s degree
B．a bachelor’s degree – a master’s degree – a doctor’s degree
C．a master’s degree—a bachelor’s degree – a doctor’s degree
D．a bachelor’s degree – a doctor’s degree—a master’s degree
【小题3】How many degrees has Mrs. Blake achieved so far？
A．oneB．twoC．threeD．none
【小题4】Which of the following sentences is not true？
A．Mrs. Blake teaches in the inner area of big city on the east of the United Sates
B．Mrs. Blake has turned her wish of becoming a teacher into reality.
C．Mrs. Blake is still studying in her holidays in order to get higher degrees.
D．The working hours in the school where Mrs. Blake works are similar to those of many other high schools in the states.
【小题5】According to that third paragraph，Mrs. Blake is ______ during the school day.
A．lonelyB．freeC．funnyD．busy

When I was 8, a gentleman came to my orphanage（孤儿院）and taught us how to do woodworking projects.

I remember my first project—a small table. I was so      of it that I looked upon it as if I had created a(an)       . It was absolutely beautiful and it had taken me six weeks to       it. I could hardly wait to give it to Mother Winters as a         . She was the head mistress of our orphanage, who was always       with us.

As the tables were not dry from the clear coating, the man told us to wait a few days before taking them to our dormitories. But I was just so        and happy that I couldn’t wait. I dashed out like a        , carrying my table, smiling from ear to ear.

When I reached the dormitory I placed the little table beside my bed. I was         it when Mother Winters entered. She walked over to the table. Running her hand         it, she noticed that it was still wet.

“Were you          to bring this home?” she asked.

“No, ma’am,” I         with my head down.

She ordered me to throw the table out and so I did. After she left, I immediately opened the door to get it back. There was         stuck all over. I brushed and cried, but it would not come off.

I hid the table in my closet and never         it. A year later while cleaning up, I gave the table to Mother Henderson, my houseparent（宿管员）, thinking that she would         it away.

Thirty years later at a reunion, I         that Mother Henderson was living nearby, so I drove up to see her. We talked cheerfully for long. As I was about to leave, she asked me to come down to her          to get something important. I followed her         into a dark corner. She picked something up.          she turned around, I could see that she was holding a little table.

Mother Henderson kept the little table that I had given up for lost so long ago.

Today, I look at that table with bittersweet memories but full of         to Mother Henderson, who kept it for a young orphan who tried very hard to        .

1.A. tired                     B. ashamed                 C. proud                          D. aware

2.A. award                            B. wonder              C. record               D. product

3.A. design                      B. invent            C. paint                                    D. complete

4.A. gift             B. reward                       C. prize                           D. souvenir

5.A. satisfied             B. strict                           C. patient                              D. angry

6.A. upset              B. amazed           C. confident                         D. excited

7.A. thief          B. hero                           C. sword                               D. flash

8.A. drying                      B. observing                 C. admiring                           D. hiding  

9.A. into                 B. across                  C. above                                 D. after

10.A. supposed                   B. embarrassed          C. encouraged               D. determined

11.A. agreed                  B. sighed                       C. whispered                  D. argued

12.A. dirt                     B. glue                         C. paint                            D. wood

13.A. removed           B. touched                  C. shook                          D. split

14.A. put                         B. give                           C. take                                   D. throw

15.A. learned        B. expected           C. remembered     D. recommended

16.A. bathroom                   B. balcony              C. basement         D. bedroom

17.A. curiously           B. unwillingly         C. doubtfully                    D. worriedly

18.A. Before                   B. Since                         C. As                             D. Until

19.A. admiration                 B. gratitude           C. sympathy                           D. regret

20.A. adapt                          B. study                       C. perform                           D. please

 

Mrs. Blake teaches English in a large school in the inner area of a big city on the west coast. Even since she was a young girl, she has wanted to become a teacher. She has taught eight years now and hasn’t changed her mind. After she graduated from high school, she went on to college. Four years later, she received her bachelor’s degree (BA) in English and her teaching certificate(证书). Then she went to teach in the secondary schools of her state. In the summers, Mrs. Blake takes more classes; she hopes to get a master’s degree ( MA ). With an MA, she will receive a higher salary and if possible, she hopes to get a doctor’s degree as well. The school day at Mrs. Blake’s high school, like that in many high schools in the United States, is divided into one hour each. Mrs. Blake must teach five of these periods. During her free period, which for her is from 2 to 3 P.M, Mrs. Blake must meet with parents, make our examinations, check assignments at all, Mrs. Blake works continuously from the time she arrives at school in the morning till the time she leaves for home late in the afternoon.

1.How long is it since Mrs. Blake graduated from middle school?

A．four years         B．eight years         C．twelve years       D．twenty years

2.According to the article, which is the right order of the degrees a person can receive after going to university?

A．a doctor’s degree – a bachelor’s degree – a master’s degree

B．a bachelor’s degree – a master’s degree – a doctor’s degree

C．a master’s degree – a bachelor’s degree – a doctor’s degree

D．a bachelor’s degree – a doctor’s degree – a master’s degree

3.How many degrees has Mrs. Blake achieved so far?

A．one              B．two              C．three             D．four

4.Which of the following sentences is not true?

A．Mrs. Blake teaches in the inner area of big city on the east of the United States.

B．Mrs. Blake has turned her wish of becoming a teacher into reality.

C．Mrs. Blake is still studying in her holidays in order to get higher degree.

D．The working hours in the school where Mrs. Blake works are similar to those of may other high schools in the states.

 

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