题目内容
It was just three degrees above zero. “That’s cold,” thought Jane as she got ready to deliver her morning papers. Jane has 50 customers, and on cold mornings when she couldn’t ride her bike, it took her more than an hour to make her rounds.
As she collected her papers and put them into a big canvas bag, Jane regretted that she hadn’t finished her math homework the night before. There was still time. She’d hurry with the papers and finish the math before breakfast.
Less than an hour later, Jane was nearly finished. She had only five customers to go. She could then head for home to complete her math while her mom fixed breakfast. As she rounded the corner, she saw a car in the middle of the street. It was Mr. Zimmerman, the elderly man who walked with a walking stick. His car was out of gas.
“I’d like to help Mr. Zimmerman,” thought Jane. “but if I do, I won’t have time to do my homework.” She hated to think what Mr. Roberts would say if she hadn’t completed her papers.
“It’s his own fault for running out of gas,” Jane talked to herself, “the station is only a half mile down the street. Surely Mr. Zimmerman can walk that far, even on a cold morning like this… can’t he?” As she walked down the street, Jane wondered what to do.
1.Jane delivers her papers _____.
A. before she goes to school
B. on cold mornings
C. with the help of Mr. Zimmerman’s car
D. on the way to school
2.Mr. Zimmerman was old and ______.
A. couldn’t drive well
B. would have nobody to help him
C. was not rich enough to buy gas
D. was not able to walk a long way
3.We know from the reading that_______
A. Jane couldn’t find any time to finish her homework
B. it took about an hour for Jane to send the papers
C. Jane would have her breakfast in the school
D. Jane likes to deliver papers on cold mornings
4.The reading doesn’t say but we can infer that_____
A. Jane bought the gas for Mr. Zimmerman
B. usually Jane delivers papers by bike
C. Mr. Robert doesn’t like Jane at school
D. Mr. Zimmerman had to leave the car for Jane
5.The best title for this reading should be ______
A. Fifth Customers B. There’s no Easy Answer
C. No Time to Finish Homework D. A Cold Morning for Jane
1.A
2.D
3.B
4.B
5.B
【解析】
试题分析:Jane在一个寒冷的早晨骑自行车去送早报,在即将送完报纸的时候,她遇到Mr. Zimmerman,他的汽车没有汽油了,车抛锚了,她想帮助他,但自己还有数学作业和几份报纸没有送递,她不知道该怎样做。
1.文中第二段语句“here was still time. She’d hurry with the papers and finish the math before breakfast.”可知:Jane在上学前,去送报纸,故选。选A。
2.文中最后一段语句““The station is only a half mile down the street. Surely Mr. Zimmerman can walk that far, even on a cold morning like this --- can’t he? ””理解可知:Mr. Zimmerman不能走很长的路,选D。
3.】推理判断题。根据第一段Jane has 50 customers, and on cold mornings when she couldn’t ride her bike, it took her more than an hour to make her rounds.得知:在寒冷天气Jane不能骑自行车送报时,常常花费的时间超过一小时,可以推断出平时Jane送报要花费大约一小时。选B。
4.】推理判断题。根据第一段语句“Jane had 50 customers, and on cold mornings when she couldn’t ride her bicycle, it took her more than an hour to make her rounds.”理解可知。Jane经常骑自行车去送报纸。选B。
5.最佳标题。根据文章大意得知Jane在即将送完报纸的时候,她遇到Mr. Zimmerman,他的汽车没有汽油了,车抛锚了,她想帮助他,但自己还有数学作业和几份报纸没有送递,她不知道该怎样做。
因此There’s no Easy Answer《很难有简单的答案》这个标题最恰当。选B。
考点:故事类文章
Many people often lose their chance to live life to the fullest because of procrastination, which means that they always delay doing something that must be done at once. Moreover, because they often put off their plans till “tomorrow”, they are less likely to achieve their goals and will give up their dreams and goals finally. As a result, we can say that procrastination is the enemy of a progressive lifestyle.
Now that we know procrastination is something bad, why do some people not take immediate action? Well, there are some things that result in procrastination. Depending on someone else rather than doing by oneself is one of the things. Whenever you wait for something to happen before you act, you make it easier to delay your goals and dreams until “someday”. Another cause of procrastination is that people do not value each moment in their day. Actually, it’s surprising how much you can do if you just decide to do little things with the little time you have. Also those who often procrastinate can always find a good reason for something they refuse to do at once.If you are one of those who often delay, then it’s time for you to make a decision to act now because things happen only when we decide to act. Get down to doing something like losing weight, saving money or spending more time with family. Don’t let these things continue to be a desire for you to do “someday”, but make a decision to do it now.
Once you have made your decision, write down the plan and take action immediately. Making plans can help you think carefully about how you are going to do what you need to do. After understanding how to do what you want to do, get doing with the plan. It doesn’t matter how small the move you make is as the little things you do accumulate(累积)over time and move you to be closer to your goals. So, don’t wait until tomorrow; instead, start now! Just make use of every moment you have to do something that is helpful in realizing your dreams and goals.
Here is a challenge that will also move you to be closer to your dreams and goals if taken seriously. Make a list of ten things you have been putting off. It could be anything from getting a health examination, calling a friend or family member, to getting the car fixed and cleaning up the garbage, etc. And then try to develop the habit of doing them immediately!
Stay away from procrastination | ||
Paragraph outline | Supporting details | |
Problems with procrastination | Procrastination can make one 1._______ to live life to the fullest. Procrastination can 2._______ one from achieving his goals. Some people don’t make progress just because of procrastination. | |
3._______ why people procrastinate | People who delay doing things are usually not 4._______because they always ask for help from others. People don’t realize that each 5.______ in a day is very valuable. Procrastination also has something to do with making 6. _______ . | |
Ways to stop procrastination | Make a decision. | If you want to do something, do it 7._____ and never just desire it. |
Plan and act. | By making a plan, you will 8._____ how to do what you need to do. Spend your time doing those 9.______things. | |
Make a list. | List ten things you like to delay. Make it a(n) 10. _______to finish them on time. | |