The opera house in Santa Fe,New Mexico,is one of themost beautiful in the United States.It is small and open,withone roof over the stage where singers perform and another roof over part of the andience.This opera house in the mountain is one of the best in the country,which may seem surprising because performances are only given during seven weeks inthe summer,and because Santa Fe is a very small city.

  One reason why the Santa Fe Opera is so good is that itattracts many excellent young singers.They all hope to singin famous opera houses like Metropolitan in New York someday,and they work hard to become well known during the summer.The musicians and directors are experts who comefrom the best orchestras(管弦乐队)and operas in the country during their vacations.They enjoy working there because they like to live in Santa Fe,which is near both the mountains andthe desert.It is very beautiful there in the summer.

  The state government of New Mexico advertises the Santa Fe opera in newspapers all over the country,and a great many tourists come to New Mexico because of the opera.Still,most of the audience does come from Santa Fe and other nearby cities,and all the seats in the theater are sold for every show.

  There is only one thing that some people do not like about the Santa Fe Opera,and that is the cold weather.Because the theater is open,performances cannot start before it gets dark at nine o'clock in the evening,and then the mountain air becomes very cool.Sometimes people complain about the cold air,but because the operas are good,these people come back again-wearing warm coats.

(1)

This passage mainly introduces ________

[  ]

A.

a mountain city

B.

young musicians

C.

an opera house

D.

the tourism in Santa Fe

(2)

Young singers come to perform in Santa Fe Opers because ________

[  ]

A.

the music quality is high

B.

they enjoy the climate there

C.

they want to be famous

D.

they like the scenery there

(3)

It seems surprising that Santa Fe becomes famous because ________

[  ]

A.

it is only a very small place

B.

it is between the mountain and desert

C.

all the seats are sold for every show

D.

musicians there are from the best orchestras

(4)

From the passage,we can learn that ________

[  ]

A.

the opera house is open without any roofs

B.

musicians always spend vacations is Santa Fe

C.

the government advertises to attract more musicians

D.

performances are held in Santa Fe only after sunset

阅读理解

  Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son, Michael, prepare for a new baby.Day after day, night after night, Michael sang to his mommy's tummy(肚子).

  Finally, Michael's little sister was born.But she was in serious condition.With sirens(警报)howling in the night, the ambulance rushed the baby to St.Mary's Hospital.The days inched by.The little girl became worse.The pediatric(儿科的)specialist told the parents to prepare for the worst.

  Michael kept begging about singing to his sister, but kids are not allowed in pediatric department at St.Mary's Hospital.Karen made up her mind to take Michael to see his sister.She dressed him in an oversized suit and marched him into the hospital.He looked like a walking laundry basket, but the head nurse recognized him as a child and shouted,“Get that kid out of here now!”Karen rose up strong, and the usually mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed into the head nurse's face.“He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!”

  Karen towed Michael to his sister's bedside.He gazed at the tiny baby losing the battle to live.And he began to sing.In the pure-hearted voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sang,“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.You make me happy when skies are grey.”Instantly the baby girl responded.Her pulse rate became calm and steady.Her strained breathing became smoother.

  “Keep on singing, Michael.”“The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I help you in my arms…”Michael's little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her.“Keep on singin, Michael.”Tears conquered the face of the nurse.“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.Please don't take my sunshine away.”

  The next day-the very next day-the little girl was well enough to go home!

(1)

Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

[  ]

A.

It's Hard to Raise a Baby

B.

The Miracle of a Brother's Song

C.

Mother's Love

D.

An Unforgettable Day

(2)

From Karen's action in the first paragraph we know that ________.

[  ]

A.

mothers often pay much attention to their newly-born babies

B.

mothers often tell their children how to look after their younger brothers or sisters

C.

it is good for children to learn to sing songs to babies

D.

it often takes some time for a child to accept his/her newly-born brother or sister

(3)

The underlined word“strained”means“ ________ ”.

[  ]

A.

unnatural

B.

exciting

C.

deep

D.

blocked

(4)

Which words can describe Michael?

[  ]

A.

Naughty and annoying.

B.

Strong and brave.

C.

Active and careless.

D.

Concerned and determined.

Like any good mother,when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son,Michael,prepare for a new baby.Day after day,night after night,Michael sang to his mommy’s tummy(肚子).

Finally,Michael’s little sister was born.But she was in serious condition.With sirens (警报) howling in the night,the ambulance rushed the baby to St.Mary’s Hospital.The days inched by.The little girl became worse.The pediatric(儿科的) specialist told the parents to prepare for the worst.

Michael kept begging about singing to his sister,but kids are not allowed in pediatric department at St.Mary’s Hospital.Karen made up her mind to take Michael to see his sister.She dressed him in an oversized suit and marched him into the hospital.He looked like a walking laundry basket,but the head nurse recognized him as a child and shouted,“Get that kid out of here now!”Karen rose up strong,and the usually mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed into the head nurse’s face.“He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!”

Karen towed (拖行)Michael to his sister’s bedside.He gazed at the tiny baby losing the battle to live.And he began to sing.In the pure-hearted voice of a 3-year-old,Michael sang,“You are my sunshine,my only sunshine.You make me happy when skies are grey.”At once  the baby girl responded.Her pulse(脉搏) rate became calm and steady.Her strained breathing became smoother.

“Keep on singing,Michael.”“The other night,dear,as I lay sleeping,I dreamed I help you in my arms…”Michael’s little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her.“Keep on singin,Michael.”Tears conquered the face of the nurse.“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.Please don’t take my sunshine away.”

The next day—the very next day—the little girl was well enough to go home!

1.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A.It’s Hard to Raise a Baby            B.The Miracle of a Brother’s Song

C.Mother’s Love                     D.An Unforgettable Day

2.From Karen’s action in the first paragraph we know that        .

A.mothers often pay much attention to their newly-born babies

B.mothers often tell their children how to look after their younger brothers or sisters

C.it is good for children to learn to sing songs to babies

D.it often takes some time for a child to accept his/her newly-born brother or sister

3.When did Michael’s sister go home?

A three days later      B.after two weeks       C.after  one year      D  the very next day

4.Which words can describe Michael?

A.Naughty and annoying.              B.Strong and brave.

C.Active and careless.                 D.Concerned and determined.

 

Like any good mother,when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son,Michael,prepare for a new baby.Day after day,night after night,Michael sang to his mommy’s tummy(肚子).
Finally,Michael’s little sister was born.But she was in serious condition.With sirens (警报) howling in the night,the ambulance rushed the baby to St.Mary’s Hospital.The days inched by.The little girl became worse.The pediatric(儿科的) specialist told the parents to prepare for the worst.
Michael kept begging about singing to his sister,but kids are not allowed in pediatric department at St.Mary’s Hospital.Karen made up her mind to take Michael to see his sister.She dressed him in an oversized suit and marched him into the hospital.He looked like a walking laundry basket,but the head nurse recognized him as a child and shouted,“Get that kid out of here now!”Karen rose up strong,and the usually mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed into the head nurse’s face.“He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!”
Karen towed (拖行)Michael to his sister’s bedside.He gazed at the tiny baby losing the battle to live.And he began to sing.In the pure-hearted voice of a 3-year-old,Michael sang,“You are my sunshine,my only sunshine.You make me happy when skies are grey.”At once  the baby girl responded.Her pulse(脉搏) rate became calm and steady.Her strained breathing became smoother.
“Keep on singing,Michael.”“The other night,dear,as I lay sleeping,I dreamed I help you in my arms…”Michael’s little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her.“Keep on singin,Michael.”Tears conquered the face of the nurse.“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.Please don’t take my sunshine away.”
The next day—the very next day—the little girl was well enough to go home!

  1. 1.

    Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      It’s Hard to Raise a Baby
    2. B.
      The Miracle of a Brother’s Song
    3. C.
      Mother’s Love
    4. D.
      An Unforgettable Day
  2. 2.

    From Karen’s action in the first paragraph we know that______.

    1. A.
      mothers often pay much attention to their newly-born babies
    2. B.
      mothers often tell their children how to look after their younger brothers or sisters
    3. C.
      it is good for children to learn to sing songs to babies
    4. D.
      it often takes some time for a child to accept his/her newly-born brother or sister
  3. 3.

    When did Michael’s sister go home?

    1. A.
      three days later
    2. B.
      after two weeks
    3. C.
      after  one year
    4. D.
      the very next day
  4. 4.

    Which words can describe Michael?

    1. A.
      Naughty and annoying
    2. B.
      Strong and brave
    3. C.
      Active and careless
    4. D.
      Concerned and determined
阅读理解

     Like any good mother,when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could
to help her 3-year-old son,Michael,prepare for a new baby.Day after day,night after night,Michael sang to
his mommy's tummy(肚子).
     Finally,Michael's little sister was born.But she was in serious condition.With sirens (警报) howling in
the night,the ambulance rushed the baby to St.Mary's Hospital.The days inched by.The little girl became
worse.The pediatric(儿科的) specialist told the parents to prepare for the worst.
     Michael kept begging about singing to his sister,but kids are not allowed in pediatric department at
St.Mary's Hospital.Karen made up her mind to take Michael to see his sister.She dressed him in an
oversized suit and marched him into the hospital.He looked like a walking laundry basket,but the head
nurse recognized him as a child and shouted,"Get that kid out of here now!"Karen rose up strong,and the
usually mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed into the head nurse's face."He is not leaving until he sings to
his sister!"
     Karen towed Michael to his sister's bedside.He gazed at the tiny baby losing the battle to live.And
he began to sing.In the pure-hearted voice of a 3-year-old,Michael sang,"You are my sunshine,my only
sunshine.You make me happy when skies are grey."Instantly the baby girl responded.Her pulse rate
became calm and steady.Her strained breathing became smoother.
     "Keep on singing,Michael.""The other night,dear,as I lay sleeping,I dreamed I help you in my arms…
Michael's little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her."Keep on singin,Michael."Tears
conquered the face of the nurse."You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.Please don't take my sunshine
away."
     The next day-the very next day-the little girl was well enough to go home!