阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项

Yesterday I was fortunate enough to find one more person in our world who is kind and caring. It was about 11:00 p.m.   16   my telephone rang. The caller ID showed the number of a Best Western Hotel.   17  , I would ignore this type of call. For some reason,   18  , I went ahead and answered.

The man on the other end asked if I knew Samual K. I   19  , as he is my 91 – year – old grandfather. Still not   20   why I was the one that had been called, the caller went on to tell me that I was the only   21   listed in the phone book. He said his name was Mason and that he was the   22   at the Best Western Hotel. The   23   was that grandpa had no money with him, and that he couldn’t   24   any phone numbers, so Mason called all over the state trying to get help.

Grandpa told me that he just wanted me to tell Mason that he is a (n)   25   guy and would pay the money once he got home. But the man in charge there was   26   because my grandfather seemed to be   27  . He had been going somewhere else when he got on the wrong bus and   28   100 miles from home.

Not wanting to turn him away and not wanting the police to   29   him to the police station, Mason,   30   any normal duty, not only took the time to   31   me, but also charged just $ 39 so that grandpa could   32   safely and comfortably overnight. (The rooms normally rent for about $ 140!) Besides, he had the staff of that hotel all   33   him until my uncle was able to drive the 100 miles to pick him up!

So, it’s just one more piece of   34   that proves that there are still good people out there; wherever you go, there is always one who   35  .

16.A.while       B.when C.after        D.before

17.A.Obviously B.Personally C.Actually   D.Generally

18.A.however   B.besides     C.otherwise  D.therefore

19.A.was   B.did    C.had   D.would

20.A.admitting  B.accepting  C.understanding   D.recognizing

21.A.neighbor   B.relative     C.colleague  D.friend

22.A.manager   B.waiter       C.mayor      D.guest

23.A.disadvantage    B.question    C.problem    D.pity

24.A.write B.remember C.repeat       D.keep

15.A.easy – going    B.generous   C.forgettable       D.okay

26.A.concerned B.disappointed     C.convinced D.surprised

27.A.hurt  B.moved      C.annoyed    D.lost

28.A.went up    B.added up   C.ended up   D.sent up

29.A.take  B.bring C.invite       D.carry

30.A.except      B.against      C.beyond     D.from

31.A.contact     B.persuade   C.warn D.approach

32.A.leave B.live   C.adapt D.stay

33.A.look for    B.watch over       C.care about D.adjust to

34.A.news B.information      C.advice      D.evidence

35.A.minds       B.cares C.sees   D.matters

 A friend of mine was sitting in the living room one day when his cat dragged in a little “gift” in its mouth—a dead animal of some sort. Taking a closer look, he was surprised to  36 it as the bunny(小兔子) that  37 Mary, the young daughter of the family next door. My friend felt  38 , believing his cat had killed Mary’s bunny.
My quick-thinking friend came up with a plan.  39  from the cat’s mouth the dead animal, which by now was a     40 mess, he put it in the kitchen sink. With a little warm water and some shampoo, he tried to  41 the dead bunny as best he could. Then he took a hair dryer and blowdried the bunny  42 it looked pretty good.
Finally, under the cover of darkness, he crept into the next-door garden and placed it  43 in the cage. He managed to make the bunny look very  44 there in his little box.
The next morning, my friend looked out of the window and noticed a crowd of people  45 around the rabbit hutch(笼). Everyone seemed to be talking and pointing. My friend  46 to go over and act like any normal  47 neighbor and find out what was going on.
When he got there, Mary’s mother said to my friend, “You won’t believe this! It’s a(n)   48 thing! Mary’s bunny  49 a few days ago, and we buried that little bunny right over there…”
Have you ever tried to cover up one wrongdoing with another? Covering up only makes matters  50 .
When we get caught doing something  51 , for example, we may  52 to cover it up with a lie. But just like Mary’s bunny, the result is  53 what we expected. We  54 looking foolish. We would have been better off admitting we were wrong and accepting the  55 . What do you think of it?

【小题1】
A.treatB.catchC.appreciateD.recognize
【小题2】
A.looked forB.got alongC.belonged toD.resulted from
【小题3】
A.pleasedB.terribleC.confusedD.excited
【小题4】
A.LookingB.RemovingC.PreventingD.Hearing
【小题5】
A.dirtyB.lovelyC.giftedD.strange
【小题6】
A.dress upB.bring upC.clean upD.make up
【小题7】
A.whenever B.thoughC.before D.until
【小题8】
A.carefullyB.strangelyC.espe ciallyD.wonderfully
【小题9】
A.seriousB.accurateC.balancedD.natural
【小题10】
A.cheeredB.gatheredC.ranD.looked
【小题11】
A.wishedB.decidedC.hesitatedD.meant
【小题12】
A.anxiousB.discouragedC.wiseD.curious
【小题13】
A.strangeB.difficultC.committedD.annoying
【小题14】
A.passed awayB.ran awayC.set outD.went up
【小题15】
A.moreB.worseC.betterD.faster
【小题16】
A.excitingB.perfectC.strangeD.wrong
【小题17】
A.refuseB.attemptC.promiseD.pretend
【小题18】
A.oftenB.justC.alwaysD.never
【小题19】
A.get down B.end upC.go throughD.set out
【小题20】
A.consequencesB.opportunities C.expectationsD.choices

When buying from a dealer, the law says that a car must be:
As described:
This includes the history of the car as well as its specification.For example, if the dealer described the car as previously having “one careful lady owner”, it shouldn’t turn out to have had several previous “boy racer” owners.
Of satisfactory quality:
It must meet the standard that a reasonable person would regard as acceptable and be free from any quality problem.Also, bear in mind that a second-hand car will have a slightly different definition of what is considered “satisfactory, because there’s certainly an element of wear and tear.
Fit for the purpose:
It must be reasonable fit for any normal purpose and this includes any purpose that you specify to the seller.
●If any of the above is violated, then in theory, you may have the right to reject the vehicle and get your money back if you’re reasonably quick. Alternatively, the dealer might offer to replace or repair the car; reduce the price of offering a partial refund(退款).Once you’ve informed the dealer that you wish to reject the car , you must stop using the vehicle.
●If the rejection is not accepted, then it’s up to you to prove your case. You’ll need to pay for an independent assessment of the car and sue(打官司,起诉)for damages. If you do choose a repair, insist the dealer provide you with a hire car or pay any reasonable traveling expenses thus produced while your new car is in the garage.
●If the car is new, it’s likely that the claim will be too high to be fought. Using the small claims procedure to you may have to pay for legal representation. All this can be pretty daunting and expensive. You need to weigh up the pros and cons before rejecting a car. Would a repair do just as well? Selecting a dealer who offers a clear exchange policy may help.
【小题1】According to the text, what is essential after you inform the dealer of your wish to reject the car?

A.Stopping using itB.Demanding traveling expenses.
C.Suing for damages.D.Proving your case.
【小题2】If the dealer offers to repair the car you have bought, which of the following is acceptable?
A.Asking the dealer to provide you with repair tool sets
B.Asking the dealer to provide you with a hire car
C.Asking the dealer to pay all of your traveling expenses.
D.Asking the dealer to return all your money.
【小题3】Which of the following words has the closest meaning to the underlined word “daunting” in
the last paragraph?
A.Different.B.Discouraging.C.Effective.D.Convenient.
【小题4】What does the writer want to say in the last paragraph?
A.Buyers should select a dealer that offers to repair the car.
B.Buyers should never reject a new car.
C.It’s necessary that a new car should be repaired.
D.Rejecting a new car is not necessarily the best choice.
【小题5】After reading the passage, you will be better at         .
A.choosing a carB.making a claim
C.dealing with car sellersD.suing for damages

My own experiment with culture shock came to a fruitless end when I returned with homesick from a year’s study in Italy. I had never heard of culture shock. All I knew was that I was unhappy and wanted to go home.

That was twenty years ago, and since then culture shock has become a real field of study. It is now understood that any normal person, finding him or herself for an extended time in a new culture, is in for trouble.

The process of “culture shock” is now recognized as so predictable that its four stages have been noticeable. The first is the honeymoon stage, familiar to those of us who love to travel, but never stay in one place long enough to find out what follows. In this stage, the new country and its people seem delightful. Everything is better than home. Everything is so different and charming.

Then the bloom comes off the rose. Now the people start to look shallow, selfish and stupid. The different ways of doing things don’t seem interesting any more. You start to feel tired all the time. Culture shock has set in. You feel at sea.

The emotional response to culture shock in stage two can be extreme. Confusion, depression and anxiety, and resentment can all enter to varying degrees. You may become physically ill. Little things seem terribly annoying.

The happier resolution is to move on to stage three. Adjusting. Rather than itemizing(列举) what’s “wrong” with Americans, you remind yourself that “right” and “wrong” are not meaningful terms in cultural matters.

Instead, you try to understand what motivates Americans, perhaps realizing that many of the things you don’t like are related to the things you do like.

As time goes on, you should be moving into stage four. Acceptance. At this point, you simply don’t think any more about the specialties of Americans. You accept them as individuals. You have started to feel at home; you know how to do things. You have not rejected your old culture; but the American ways have settled upon you. You feel optimistic about your future here. You have truly arrived.

1.Why do people not suffer from culture shock when they first arrive in a foreign country?

A.They love to travel.

B.They don’t stay in one place long enough.

C.The new country and its people are delightful.

D.Everything is so different and charming.

2.What do you understand by the underlined sentence “Then the bloom comes off the rose”?.

A.The rose comes up.                      B.The rose blooms.

C.Something good comes about.              D.Something good goes away.

3.Which one is the possible psychological effect of culture shock on the second stage?

A.Anxiety.           B.Excitement.        C.Shock.            D.Delight.

4.Which of the following statements will the writer agree with?

A.Any normal person facing a new culture will be in trouble.

B.Culture shock is now recognized as unpredictable.

C.There is no “right” and “wrong” in terms of cultural matters.

D.When you reject your old culture, you can accept the new one.

5.The passage is mainly about __________.

A.the study of culture shock

B.how to get rid of culture shock

C.the writer’s own experiment with culture shock

D.the four stages of culture shock and their features

 

When you first meet a disabled person, what is your first reaction? Curiosity? Sympathy? If you experience any of these emotions, you are not alone.Chances are that you don’t regularly associate with someone who is disabled.Here are four points to keep in mind if you should happen to meet a disabled person.

Disabled people can lead active lives

With few exceptions, a disability does not prevent someone from working, raising a family, or taking part in social activities.Many sports and recreation programs have been adapted to a person with a disability.Instead of concentrating on the disability, look at the person the same way you would any normal person.

It’s all right to ask questions

Many people are afraid of offending someone by asking about their disability.When meeting them for the first time, it’s natural to be curious about who he or she is, and where they’re from.Asking questions is usually acceptable, as long as you use common sense.Don’t, for example, ask a blind person how he feeds and bathes himself.

Offer help when necessary

You see a woman in a wheelchair having trouble entering a building.It’s usually appropriate to lend a hand if someone is having obvious difficulty, but keep in mind that not everyone will be willing to accept your help.Unless the woman in the wheelchair is in danger, you do your part.

Remember that we all have obstacles to overcome

No matter who we are, each of us has a weakness or challenge to face.Like you, a disabled person would much rather be accepted for who they are, rather than be pitied.Many friends have said to me, “I often forget that you are blind.” To me, that is the top compliment(赞扬).

1.Why are you curious when you first see disabled people?

A.They can’t live normally.           B.You seldom deal with them.

C.You look down upon them.         D.They look quite different.

2.What should you do if you find a disabled person can manage it?

A.You had better lend him or her a hand.

B.You pretend that you haven’t seen him or her.

C.You should encourage him or her to try.

D.You had better let him or her alone.

3.From this passage we learn that ____.

A.the author is blind himself

B.a disabled person needs pitying

C.not everyone has a weakness

D.some people have no difficulty

 

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