题目内容
Mr White was the owner of a private school in a town. Last year, he married one of his classmates. The beautiful woman spent much time in learning nothing during middle school. But she wasn’t worried about anything in the future, because her parents were very rich and could provide her with everything. So he could make poor Mr White listen to her. Mr White was busy in dealing with school affairs and his wife had to stay at home alone. But she hated the lonely and boring life. Her father introduced her to some businessmen who wanted to employ her. But she wanted to stay with children. So her husband was asked to allow her to work in his school. At first her husband didn’t agree with her. She didn’t supply money to him any more, so the poor man had to give in. Otherwise, his school would shut down for lack of her money. The woman could not teach students, because she knew neither maths nor physics. She thought she often played in the zoo, so she decided to teach biology. But she didn’t know how to teach the subject at all. She thought hard, and finally she decided to bring the students to the zoo.
Pointing to a crocodile, she shouted,” Look at it carefully! It’s a whale!”
“Excuse me ,madam,” said a student. “It’s a crocodile!”
“Shut up!” Mr White said angrily. “It’s a whale!”
1. Why did Mr White have to employ Mrs White as a teacher.?
A. Because his school would shut down without her money.
B. Because Mrs White learned many things during school time.
C. Because no businessman wanted to employ Mrs White.
D. Because Mrs White knew something about biology.
2. Which of the following is not true about Mrs White?
A. She was the daughter of a rich man.
B. She often went to the zoo to study animals.
C. She knew nothing about the subject of biology.
D. She was one of Mrs White’s classmates.
3. What happened when Mrs White brought her students to the zoo?
A. The students didn’t know whales and crocodiles.
B. Mrs White taught the right animals to her students.
C.A whale came up to the bank to have a breath.
D. Mrs White mistook a crocodile for a whale.
4. Why didn’t Mr White agree to accept his wife as a teacher?
A. Because he wanted to change his fate of listening to his wife.
B. Bccause he knew his wife could not be a good teacher.
C. Because his wife liked being at home.
D. Because his wife only knew something about maths and physics.
1--4 ABDB
President Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the United States, regretting the loss of simple pleasures such as a long walk or a trip to the car wash or supermarket.
"I just miss – I miss being unknown," he said. "I miss Saturday morning, rolling out of bed, not shaving, getting into my car with my girls, driving to the supermarket, squeezing the fruit, getting my car washed, taking walks. I can't take a walk."
His dream, he said, was to "go through Central Park and watch folks passing by ... spend the day watching people – I miss that".
Faced with criticism for playing more golf than most previous occupants of the White House, he explained that the sport was simply the best way of getting relaxed.
"It's the only excuse I have to get outside for four hours," he told Hearst magazines.
Though he said he enjoyed his life in the White House, he felt disillusioned(醒悟的,幻想破灭的) with the some of the ways of Washington, which he has failed to change, such as the "kabuki dance(日本歌舞)" among political parties before serious policy discussions begin. His comments may be seen as excuse by critics who have accused him of appearing too detached(漠然), and being slow to engage in important issues such as Libya and the near shutdown of the US government last week.
Since arriving at the White House in January 2009, Mr Obama has already racked up(打)60 rounds of golf in office, more than George W Bush did in his eight years.
In terms of ability, Golf Digest magazine has ranked Mr Obama eighth out of the 18 presidents who played the game since it became established in the early 20th century.
【小题1】What do the second paragraph and the third paragraph mainly tell us? .
| A.Obama wishes to enjoy simple pleasures. |
| B.Obama likes going shopping with his girls. |
| C.Obama likes to take a walk. |
| D.Obama likes to watch folks passing by. |
| A.avoid criticism |
| B.show his ability |
| C.get relaxed |
| D.show his advantage over the former presidents |
| A.Playing golf. | B.Getting relaxed. |
| C.Changing some ways of Washington. | D.Watching people |
| A.Obama complains about lack of privacy as president |
| B.Obama can’t live a normal life |
| C.Obama is often criticized |
| D.Obama likes to play golf |
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第二节根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
W:Mrs. Everett is expecting you, Mr. Brown. She’ll be with you in a few minutes.
M:Fine
W:Can I take your coat?
M:Yes, Please. Here you are.
W: 61 .
M:No thanks. I’ve been sitting for the last three hours, and I’d like to strech my legs.
W:Can I get you something to drink----coffee, tea or a cold drink?
M:That would be very nice. 62 .
W:Yes, certainly, Mr. Brown. 63 .
M:White with one sugar.
W: 64 .
M:Thank you , but it’s not necessary. I can walk easily.
W: 65 .
M:Thanks.
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A.Here’s your coffee, Mr. Brown. |
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B.Would you like something to read? |
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C.How do you take it ? |
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D.Let me show you in . |
E.Could I have a cup of coffee, please?
F.Would you like to take a seat while you’re waiting?
G.Shall I call a taxi to take you round there after your meeting with Mrs. Everett?