题目内容

  I started to study English by myself when I was about 15 because of Michael Jackson.He's been my idol since 1991, and I really wanted to understand him and his music.  1   I was very patient, and that helped me a lot in the process of learning English by myself.

  Actually, I can't describe the techniques I used to learn it, because it was almost automatic for me to start understanding English after a period of hard work trying to translate texts, dialogues and songs.  2  

  One thing that I can say is that I started learning English through comparing patterns and observing the language structure, comparing it to Portuguese and trying to memorize rules.  3   Another thing that helped me a lot is the fact that I would spend hours studying the uses, tenses, etc.of the words I could notice.

    4   It was the hardest part of the process for me, because the only source I had was music, although I used a pronunciation dictionary, too.

    5   Later on I entered UFMG and really started studying English.Today I'm a teacher at an English Course, and I really enjoy it, because I can improve my English each day.

A.Despite the difficulty, I could learn everything well.

B.So I really can't say exactly how I've achieved proficiency(熟练).

C.With the help of my teacher, I learned pronunciation well.

D.So I can say that a strong will is the key to my success.

E.After having a large vocabulary, I started working on pronunciation.

F.And I used to make lists of words in order to memorize them and their meanings.

G.I used to use a dictionary to find the meaning of each word in songs written by him.

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解析:

G;B;F;E;A


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  When I was a college student, I did a lot of traveling abroad. That was because a professor 1 me to do so. She said,“Now is the time for you to travel around the world, 2 your knowledge through actual experiences and have fun!” I 3 her.

  Since I started to work for a 4 company, however, I have done most of my traveling through the Internet. By using the Internet, I have seen the 5 of many cities on my computer screen. And I have really made business 6 , too. With the help of the Internet, I have also got 7 about food in different countries.

  Therefore, I was beginning to feel that actual trips were 8 necessary when I happened to read a famous chef's(厨师)comment on the Internet. He said,“It is very difficult to have real Italian food in a foreign country, because we enjoy food and the 9 around us at the same time. So why don't you fly over to Italy and enjoy real Italian 10 ?”Those words reminded me of my 11 advice. As information technology 12 , you might be able to do without making some real trips. But this also means that you will miss the various 13 you can get from traveling.

  Today there are people who 14 direct communication with others and spend much of their time on the Internet. It is not surprising to see a group of people 15 not with each other but into their microphones. It seems as if such people are 16 by an invisible wall. They seem to be losing out on a good chance to 17 and talk with other people. I do not think that they are taking good advantage of information technology. We should use information technology as a tool to make our daily 18 more fruitful. However, we should never let it 19 our time for face-to-face communication. Let's make use of information technology more 20 , and have great fun in experiencing the actual world.

1.

[  ]

A.promised   B.allowed

C.hurried    D.encouraged

2.

[  ]

A.build up   B.use

C.practise   D.exchange

3.

[  ]

A.agreed with  B.learned from

C.followed   D.obeyed

4.

[  ]

A.computer   B.food

C.clothing   D.machine

5.

[  ]

A.life     B.rivers

C.sights    D.houses

6.

[  ]

A.plans     B.bargain

C.progress   D.trips

7.

[  ]

A.information  B.taste

C.cooks    D.feelings

8.

[  ]

A.even more  B.no longer

C.much    D.actually

9.

[  ]

A.people    B.drink

C.atmosphere  D.environment

10.

[  ]

A.shoes    B.dishes

C.customers  D.situations

11.

[  ]

A.friend's   B.parents'

C.professor's  D.boss'

12.

[  ]

A.produces   B.advertises

C.forms    D.advances

13.

[  ]

A.news    B.pleasures

C.troubles   D.places

14.

[  ]

A.avoid     B.keep

C.lose     D.enjoy

15.

[  ]

A.meeting    B.talking

C.communicating D.traveling

16.

[  ]

A.stopped    B.met

C.surrounded  D.hurt

17.

[  ]

A.look at    B.employ

C.travel    D.meet

18.

[  ]

A.communication  B.study

C.work       D.action

19.

[  ]

A.spare   B.increase

C.reduce   D.make use of

20.

[  ]

A.wisely   B.correctly

C.or less  D.slowly

阅读理解

  I was packed and ready to leave for my two days’ trip.My mind had been filled with work and with so many small things to deal with.As I got into the car to leave, my thoughts turned to my children.I’d been preparing for the trip for the last few days, and now I’d be away for a few days.

  How to keep in touch with your kids during busy time is often a father’s problem.Men tend to focus on one thing extremely well for long periods, but this can lead to trouble.Shifting(移开)from work to your family life isn't always the easiest thing to do.And if you don’t show your kids that you’re thinking about them, they may think that you are not.

  As I started down the road, I suddenly stopped the car and turned around.I drove back to my house, found a couple of cards, and wrote a short message to each of my children.I put each in a “secret” place where I knew they’d find it.

  When I called the next night, it was clear that they’d received the cards.“Daddy, I got your card,” they both said excitedly.“When did you do that?”

  My heart was warmed when I heard this.It was such a small thing.But it had a big impact(影响)on my kids.It was their “proof” that I was thinking about them.And it was encouragement for me to continue to do the small things that have a big impact.

(1)

From the passage we can infer that the author thinks a father should ________.

[  ]

A.

care for his kids, no matter how busy he is

B.

have a big impact on his kids

C.

spend some time playing with his kids

D.

stay at home as long as possible

(2)

Before leaving for the trip the author considered ________.

[  ]

A.

preparing some food for the trip

B.

buying some nice gifts for his children

C.

doing something to show his concern for his kids

D.

telling his children to be careful at home

(3)

The author’s kids were excited when they answered the phone because ________.

[  ]

A.

their father had thought highly of them

B.

they had found the cards from their father

C.

they had done something good at home

D.

their father told them he would be back soon

(4)

What does the underlined word “that” in the fourth paragraph refer to?

[  ]

A.

Packing luggage.

B.

Reaching the hotel.

C.

Writing short messages.

D.

Going back home.

(5)

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

[  ]

A.

All for the children

B.

Play with your children

C.

A father and his kids

D.

Show love to your kids

阅读理解

  “What is the most important thing you've done in your life?” The question was put to me during a presentation I gave to a group of lawyers.

  The answer came to me in an instant.It's not the one I gave, because the situation was not right.As a lawyer in the entertainment industry, I knew the audience wanted to hear some amusing stories about my work with well-known people.But here's the true answer:

  The most important thing I've ever done occurred on October 8, 1990.I began the day playing tennis with an old friend I hadn't seen for a while.Between points we talked about what had been happening in each other's lives.He and his wife had just had a baby boy, who was keeping them up at night.

  While we were playing, a car came screaming up the road toward the courts.It was my friend's father, who shouted to my friend that his baby had stopped breathing and was being rushed to the hospital.In a flash my friend wasin the car and gone, disappearing in a cloud of dust.

  For a moment I just stood there, paralyzed(呆若木鸡).Then I tried to figure out what I should do.Follow my friend to the hospital? There was nothing I could accomplish there, I convinced myself.My friend's son was in the care of doctors and nurses, and nothing I could do or say would affect the outcome.Be there for moral support? Well, maybe.But my friend and his wife both had large families, and I knew they'd be surrounded by relatives who would provide more than enough comfort and support, whatever happened.All I could do at the hospital, I decided, was to get in the way.Also, I had planned a full day with my family, who were waiting for me to get home.So I decided to head back to my house and check in my friend later.

  As I started my car, I realized that my friend had left his truck and keys at the courts.I now faced another problem.I couldn't leave the keys in the truck.So I decided to go to the hospital and give him the keys.

  When I arrived, I was directed to a room where my friend and his wife were waiting.As I had thought, the room was filled with family members silently watching my friend comfort his wife.I went in and stood by the door, trying to decide what to do next.Soon a doctor appeared.He approached my friend and his wife, and in a quiet voice told them that their son had died.

  For a long time the two held each other and cried, unaware of the rest of us standing around in pained silence.After they had calmed themselves, the doctor suggested they spend a few moments with their son.

  My friend and his wife stood up and walked past their families.When they reached the door, my friend saw me standing in the corner.He came over and hugged me and started to cry.My friend's wife hugged me, too, and said, “Thanks for being here.”

  For the rest of that morning, I sat in the emergency room of that hospital and watched my friend and his wife hold the body of their infant son, and say goodbye.

  It's the most important thing I have ever done.

  The experience taught me two lessons.

  First:The most important thing I've ever done happened when I was completely helpless.None of the things I had learned in university, in three years of law school or in six years of legal practice were of any use in that situation.Something terrible was happening to people I cared about, and I was powerless to change the outcome.All I could do was standing by and watching it happen.And yet it was critical that I do just that-just be there when someone needed me.

  Second:The most important thing I've done almost didn't happen because of things I had learned in classroom and professional life.Law school taught me how to take a set of facts, break them down and organized them.These skills are critical for lawyers.When people come to us for help, they're often stressed out and depend on a lawyer to think logically.But while learning to think, I almost forget how to feel.Today I have no doubt that I should have leapt into my car without hesitation and followed my friend to the hospital.

  From that one experience I learned that the most important thing in life isn't the money you make, the status you attain or the honors you achieve.The most important thing in life is the kids' team you coach or the poem you write-or the time when you're just somebody's friend.

(1)

When he was asked about the most important thing he had done in life at a presentation, the author ________.

[  ]

A.

felt it was not an interesting question

B.

thought for a while and spoke his mind

C.

gave an answer from a lawyer's point of view

D.

didn't give the real answer

(2)

When he saw his friend rush to the hospital, the author could not decide whether to follow mainly because he thought ________.

[  ]

A.

he had to stay with his family

B.

his friend did not need his help

C.

he would not be of much help

D.

the baby would be in the doctor's care

(3)

The purpose of the author's description of the scene at the hospital is to inform us that ________.

[  ]

A.

he found out that he was in the way

B.

he would have felt guilty if he had not been there

C.

he regretted that he went too later

D.

his friend would have felt better if he had not been there

(4)

Which of the following is conveyed in this story?

[  ]

A.

Family and relatives can not take the place of friends.

B.

More people are a great comfort when one is in trouble.

C.

It is best to be here when someone needs you.

D.

You can certainly help a friend if you want to.

(5)

The author learned from his own experience that ________.

[  ]

A.

what is taught in school is usually of no use

B.

a lawyer cannot learn much in classrooms

C.

a lawyer should know people's feeling first

D.

he needs to be able to feel as well as think logically

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  One cold night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco.There I was walking home around one o'clock in the morning after a   1   practice at the theatre.With the opening night only a week away, I was still learning my lines by heart.I was having   2   handling my part-time job at the bank in the daytime and my acting at night at the same time.As I walked, I thought seriously about   3   both acting and San Francisco.I had   4   too much of city life.

  As I walked down the   5   streets under the tall buildings, I felt very small and cold, so I began   6   both to keep warm and to keep away from any possible robbers.Very few people were still out except a few homeless people under blankets.

  About a block from my   7  , I heard a sound behind me.I   8   quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun.The street was empty.All I saw was a shining streetlight.Still, the noise had made me   9  , so I started to run faster.Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I   10   what the noise had been.It had been my wallet   11   to the sidewalk.

  Suddenly I wasn't cold or tired anymore.I ran out of the door and back to where I'd heard the noise.Although I searched the sidewalk   12   for 15 minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found.

  Just as I was about to quit the   13  , I heard the garbage truck stop to the sidewalk next to me.When a voice came from the inside, “Alisa Camacho?” I thought I was dreaming.How could this man know my name? The door opened and out jumped a small blonde man with an   14   look in his eyes.“Is this what you're looking for?” He asked, holding up a wallet.

  It was already 3 a. m. by the time I got into bed.I couldn't get much sleep, but I had got my wallet back.I also had got back some   15   of city life.I realized the city couldn't be a bad place as long as people were willing to help each other.

(1)

[  ]

A.

comfortable

B.

serious

C.

tiresome

D.

fortunate

(2)

[  ]

A.

comfort

B.

desire

C.

pain

D.

trouble

(3)

[  ]

A.

setting up

B.

giving up

C.

holding up

D.

picking up

(4)

[  ]

A.

expected

B.

changed

C.

controlled

D.

possessed

(5)

[  ]

A.

deserted

B.

crowded

C.

busy

D.

wild

(6)

[  ]

A.

running

B.

jumping

C.

moving

D.

marching

(7)

[  ]

A.

bank

B.

theatre

C.

apartment

D.

office

(8)

[  ]

A.

stood

B.

walked

C.

turned

D.

left

(9)

[  ]

A.

satisfied

B.

confused

C.

frightened

D.

annoyed

(10)

[  ]

A.

turn out

B.

figure out

C.

give out

D.

pull out

(11)

[  ]

A.

belonging

B.

adding

C.

sticking

D.

falling

(12)

[  ]

A.

aimlessly

B.

anxiously

C.

skillfully

D.

delightedly

(13)

[  ]

A.

discovery

B.

research

C.

hunt

D.

finding

(14)

[  ]

A.

amused

B.

unpleasant

C.

uneasy

D.

embarrassed

(15)

[  ]

A.

production

B.

judgment

C.

friendship

D.

appreciation

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

  To celebrate the end of our exams, my friends and I went to a fast food restaurant.We   1   hamburgers and Coca Colar at the counter.When our   2   came, I started walking towards an empty table.By bad luck, my purse strap(带子)got   3   on a chair and the tray(托盘)that I was holding slipped   4   my hands and went flying in the air.The tray, and its contents,   5   on a man who was just about to   6   a bite of his sandwich.I stared, greatly   7   , as the drinks soaked(浸湿)his white shirt.

  Then I   8   my eyes and prepared myself for his burst of   9  .Instead, he said “It's OK” to   10   me before he diappeared into washroom.

  Still shaky and unsure   11   to do next, my friends and I went to a table and sat there, trying our best to look   12  .A moment later, the man came out of the washroom and   13   our table.My heart almost stopped   14  .I though he was going to ask for my father’ s   15   and call him.

  To my surprise, he merely smiled at us, handed us some cash and said, “  16   yourself new hamburgers.” He then walked   17   without even finishing his food.

  He could have made what was already an uncomfortable situation worse,   18   he chose a different way and gave us a reason to believe that there is still   19   in this world.I'll never   20   his actions.

(1)

[  ]

A.

ordered

B.

made

C.

arranged

D.

demanded

(2)

[  ]

A.

food

B.

turn

C.

bill

D.

menu

(3)

[  ]

A.

fixed

B.

caught

C.

cut

D.

tied

(4)

[  ]

A.

by

B.

in

C.

from

D.

out

(5)

[  ]

A.

knocked

B.

fell

C.

stood

D.

hung

(6)

[  ]

A.

take

B.

taste

C.

swallow

D.

chew

(7)

[  ]

A.

discouraged

B.

disappointed

C.

shocked

D.

annoyed

(8)

[  ]

A.

rolled

B.

rubbed

C.

narrowed

D.

closed

(9)

[  ]

A.

bitterness

B.

anxiety

C.

anger

D.

sorrow

(10)

[  ]

A.

satisfy

B.

comfort

C.

encourage

D.

praise

(11)

[  ]

A.

how

B.

who

C.

what

D.

which

(12)

[  ]

A.

mild

B.

honest

C.

calm

D.

modest

(13)

[  ]

A.

pushed

B.

approached

C.

drew

D.

laid

(14)

[  ]

A.

beating

B.

breaking

C.

sinking

D.

trembling

(15)

[  ]

A.

help

B.

position

C.

number

D.

job

(16)

[  ]

A.

Prepare

B.

Buy

C.

Find

D.

Cook

(17)

[  ]

A.

on

B.

around

C.

up

D.

away

(18)

[  ]

A.

so

B.

since

C.

although

D.

but

(19)

[  ]

A.

kindness

B.

happiness

C.

politeness

D.

brightness

(20)

[  ]

A.

forget

B.

refuse

C.

oppose

D.

ignore

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