题目内容
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When Mary Moore began her high school in 1951, her mother told her, "Be sure and take a typing course so when this show business thing doesn't work out, you'll have something to rely on." Mary responded in typical teenage fashion. From that moment on, "the very last thing I ever thought about doing was taking a typing course," she recalls.
The show business thing worked out, of course. In her career, Mary won many awards. Only recently, when she began to write Growing Up Again, did she regret ignoring her mom," I don't know how to use a computer," she admits.
Unlike her 1995 autobiography, After All, her second book is less about life as an award-winning actress and more about living with diabetes (糖尿病). All the money from the book is intended for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), an organization she serves as international chairman. "I felt there was a need for a book like this," she says." I didn't want to lecture, but I wanted other diabetics to know that things get better when we're self-controlled and do our part in managing the disease."
But she hasn't always practiced what she teaches. In her book, she describes that awful day, almost 40 years ago, when she received two pieces of life-changing news. First, she had lost the baby she was carrying, and second, tests showed that she had diabetes. In a childlike act, she left the hospital and treated herself to a box of doughnuts (甜甜圈). Years would pass before she realized she had to grow up ---again---and take control of her diabetes, not let it control her. Only then did she kick her three-pack-a-day cigarette habit, overcome her addiction to alcohol, and begin to follow a balanced diet.
Although her disease has affected her eyesight and forced her to the sidelines of the dance floor, she refuses to fall into self-pity. "Everybody on earth can ask, 'why me?' about something or other," she insists. "It doesn't do any good. No one is immune (免疫的) to heartache, pain, and disappointments. Sometimes we can make things better by helping others. I've come to realize the importance of that as I've grown up this second time. I want to speak out and be as helpful as I can be."
1.We can know that before 1995 Mary ___________.
A.had two books published
B.received many career awards
C.knew how to use a computer
D.supported the JDRF by writing
2.Mary's second book Growing Up Again is mainly about her _________.
A.living with diabetes
B.successful show business
C.service for an organization
D.remembrance of her mother
3.When Mary received the life-changing news, she __________ .
A.lost control of herself B.began a balanced diet
C.meant to get a treatment D.behaved in an adult way
4.What can we know from the last paragraph?
A.Mary feels pity for herself.
B.Mary has recovered from her disease.
C.Mary wants to help others as much as possible.
D.Mary determines to go back to the dance floor.
1.B
2.A
3.A
4.C
【解析】
试题分析:本文为人物介绍说明文。主要介绍了玛丽·摩尔的职业生涯及抗病之争。
1.B细节理解题。根据第二段"The show business thing worked out,of course. In her career,Mary won many awards. "可判断选B项。
2.A细节理解题。根据第三段"her second book is less about life as an award?winning actress and more about living with diabetes (糖尿病). "可判断选A项。
3.A细节理解题。根据第四段"In a childlike act,she left the hospital and treated herself to a box of doughnuts (甜甜圈). Years would pass before she realized she had to grow up?again-and take control of her diabetes,not let it control her. "可判断选A项。
4.C推理判断题。解析:根据最后一段中的Mary Moore 所说的话"I?ve come to realize the importance of that as I?ve grown up this second time. I want to speak out and be as helpful as I can be. "可推断她想尽可能地去帮助他人,故选C项。
考点:考查人物传记类短文阅读
点评:主要介绍了玛丽·摩尔的职业生涯及抗病之争。本文以细节题的考查为主,细节题是针对文中某个细节、某句话或某部分具体内容设置问题,正确答案的根据一定可以在原文中找到,即原文的改写往往成为正确选项。通常细节题的正确选项有以下特征:对原文句子中的关键词进行替换。把原文中的一些词换成意义相近的词,成为正确选项。词性或者语态的变化。把原文中的一些词变换一下词性,或者改变原文句子的语态,给考生制造障碍。语言简化。把原文中的复杂语言现象进行简化,成为正确答案。
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Ludgate Hill, EC4
Underground: St. Paul’s; Bus: 6, 8, 11, 15, 22, 25
Open: Daily 8:00-19:00 (17:00 from Oct. to Mar.)
Entrance free
Designed by the great architect, Sir Christopher Wren, St. Paul’s Cathedral was built following the Great Fire of London of 1666, which destroyed the gothic cathedral on the site at that time. It is an inescapable attraction for all travellers to this great city and the most recognisable gothic cathedral in England. Its choir(唱诗班)is internationally famous. Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married here in 1981.
Buckingham Palace
South end of the Mall (SW1)
Underground: St. James’s Park, Victoria, Hyde Park Corner, Green Park; Bus: 2, 11, 14, 16, 19, 22, 24, 29, 30, 38, 52, 73, 74, 137
Buckingham Palace is Queen Elisabeth II’s official residence(住所), and has been the official residence of Britain’s monarch(君主)since 1837. The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace have been opening to the public for the Annual Summer Opening, in August and September, since 1993. The Queen is not at Buckingham Palace when it is open to the public; she goes to one of her country residences. The State Rooms are extremely grand. You can see many of the treasures of the Royal Collection: paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto; and beautiful examples of English and French furniture.
The Tower of London
Tower Hill, EC3
Underground: Tower Hill; Bus: 42, 78
Open: Mon.— Sat.9:00-18:00; Sun.8:00-19:00
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Westminster Abbey
Broad Sanctuary, SW1
Underground: Westminster, St James’s Park; Bus: 3, 11, 12, 24, 29, 39, 53, 59, 76, 77, 88, 109, 155, 168, 170, 172, 184, 503
Open: Daily 8:00-18:00 (Mar. — Dec., Tuesday till 20:00)
Entrance free
Located next to the Houses of Parliament in the heart of London, Westminster Abbey is a gothic church and place of worship. The building of the present Abbey was started by King Henry III in 1245. The oldest parts of the building date back to 1050. Westminster Abbey has hosted many royal weddings including the wedding of The Queen and Prince Philip in 1947 and the wedding of Prince William and Kate in 2011. It is a traditional place of coronation(加冕礼)and burial for English monarchs—38 monarchs have been crowned at the Abbey. There are many tombs there, including those of Queen Elizabeth I, “Bloody” Queen Mary, naturalist Charles Darwin, many poets and writers.
【小题1】You can see the inside of all the buildings all the year around except ______.
A.St. Paul’s Cathedral | B.the Tower of London |
C.Westminster Abbey | D.Buckingham Palace |
A.Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey |
B.Buckingham Palace and St. Paul’s Cathedral |
C.Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London |
D.the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral |
A.A history book about London. |
B.A guidebook for visitors to London. |
C.A book about London’s development. |
D.A book about London’s churches. |
Stewart Island Ferry Services
While most visitors spend at least one night on Stewart Island, it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion from Invercargill and Bluff.
Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans. During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds. Watching mollymawks (albatross) soaring behind the ferry is a fantastic sight.
Interesting landmarks commonly seen include Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, Titi Islands and Mt Anglem - Stewart Island’s highest point.
? Free tea and coffee on board
? Interpretation handouts are available (English only).
? Wheelchair access available
? Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries - max. two bags per person (one stowed and one small carry-on). Additional baggage is by prior arrangement.
? Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra cost - reservations recommended)
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【小题1】If leaving a car at Bluff, a traveler had better _____.
A.refer to the handouts first |
B.use wheelchair access |
C.make a reservation |
D.park it 30 minutes before departure time |
A.At 8:00a.m.. | B.At 9:30a.m.. | C.At 11:00a.m.. | D.At 3:00p.m.. |
A.Tea and coffee are free for passengers. |
B.Children go free for travel for about 15 days. |
C.Travelers are sure to see some seabirds during the crossing. |
D.Passengers have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage. |
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----- 7 Feb: $100, first birthday celebration for Hitesh after marriage
-----1 Mar: $300, salary raise for Monica
-----20 Mar: $200, vacation trip to Bali
----- 15 Apr: $2000, Monica got pregnant
-----1 Jun: $1000, Hitesh got promoted… and so on…
3 They didn’t talk much. They regretted that they had married the nastiest person in the world....
One day Monica talked to her Mother: “Mom, we can’t stand it anymore. We agree to divorce. I can’t imagine how I decided to marry this guy!!! ” Mother: “Sure, girl, that’s no big deal. Just do whatever you want if you really can’t stand it. But before that, do one thing first. Remember the saving passbook I gave you on your wedding day? Take out all money and spend it first. 4 ”
Monica thought it was true. So she went to the bank, waiting at the queue and planning to cancel the account. While she was waiting, she took a look at the passbook record. She looked, and looked, and looked. 5 Her eyes were then filled with tears. She left and went home, putting the passbook back to the safe.
A.However, after years, they started fighting and arguing for unimportant things. |
B.Keep it as a record of your marriage life. |
C.They had saved much money when they retired. |
D.Then the memory of all the previous joy and happiness just came up her mind. |
F. Remember the saving passbook her mother gave her on the wedding day.
G. You shouldn’t keep any record of such a poor marriage.