题目内容
________ milk as well as Christmas trees, flowers, candles and toys．
- A.The goods are among
- B.Among the goods are
- C.The goods is among
- D.Among the goods is
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Two travelling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The angels were 26 a small space in the cold basement instead of in the comfortable guestroom. As they made their 27 on the hard floor, the older angel saw a 28 in the wall and repaired it. When the younger angel asked 29 , the older angel replied, "Things aren’t always what they seem."
The next night the pair came to he house of a very poor but 30 farmer and his wife. After 31 what little food they had, the couple let the angels sleep in their bed where they 32 have a good night’s rest. When the sun 33 the next morning, the angels found the farmer and his wife 34 . Their cow, whose milk had been their only 35 , lay dead in the field. The younger angel was angry and asked the older angel, “How could you 36 this happen? The first man had everything, 37 you helped him. The second family had 38 but was willing to share everything, and you let the cow die 39 help them. ”
"Things aren’t always what they seem," the older angel replied. "When we 40 in the basement, I 41 there was gold stored in that hole in the wall. 42 the owner was greedy and unwilling to share, I covered the wall so that he wouldn’t 43 it."
"Then last night as we slept in the farmer’s bed, the angel of death came 44 his wife. I gave him the cow instead. Things aren’t always what they seem."
Sometimes that is 45 what happens when things don’t turn out the way they should.
【小题1】
| A．supplied | B．supported | C．provided | D．given |
| A．food | B．rest | C．bed | D．room |
| A．hole | B．window | C．spot | D．circle |
| A．what | B．how | C．why | D．where |
| A．gentle | B．generous | C．modest | D．devoted |
| A．sharing | B．cooking | C．buying | D．delivering |
| A．should | B．must | C．could | D．may |
| A．turned up | B．came up | C．brought up | D．sent up |
| A．in danger | B．in rags | C．in defence | D．in tears |
| A．food | B．budget | C．income | D．output |
| A．have permitted | B．have got | C．have let | D．have caused |
| A．so | B．yet | C．however | D．or |
| A．none | B．much | C．some | D．little |
| A．less than | B．other than | C．more than | D．rather than |
| A．repaired | B．stayed | C．lived | D．settled |
| A．realized | B．recognized | C．noticed | D．looked |
| A．Since | B．Although | C．If | D．While |
| A．discover | B．search | C．seek | D．research |
| A．to | B．for | C．over | D．around |
| A．hardly | B．exactly | C．obviously | D．fortunately |
The morning for our snowmobiling (雪上汽车) adventure finally arrived, and we set off on the hour-and-a-half drive to the resort. A fresh powder had fallen the night before, and everything was frosted white. We couldn’t have asked for more perfect conditions. The sun sparkled (闪光) on the snow, and the trails (路线) were completely empty – not another person or snowmobile in sight. We were thrilled at being the only people for miles around … until we got going.
As we drove through the deserted wilderness (荒野), my exci
tement became stone-cold fear. I had no idea what I was afraid of, or why I was afraid, but suddenly every turn, every hill, every steep (陡峭的) side of the mountain scared me to death. I kept picturing us crashing headlong into a tree or falling off the side of a drop. ?
But after lunch things changed. We were the only humans who had been there since the snowfall. The peaceful place, the incredible beauty of the landscape, and the almost sacred experience of sharing a mountain with the wildlife touched my very core (核心). My mind cleared and quieted and my muscles relaxed.
As we drove the last leg of the run, I began to resent being afraid to drive. Deep down, I wanted to be in charge of the thing that scared me. It made me angry that fear was keeping me from something I really wanted to do. The day was coming to an end, and the resort was only a few miles away. I knew that if I didn’t take my chance now, I would regret it.
I signaled for my husband to pull over. I wanted to drive, although my heart pounded (重击). I stared off slowly and felt the wind in my face. I smiled and sped up a little. I let out a “Yee-haw!” and went full out, taking my husband on the best ride of the day.
We ended the day on that breathless, carefree, and I felt proud of myself – proud of overcoming my fear.
【小题1】What is the story mainly about?
| A．What the author loves about snowmobiling. |
| B．What difficulties the couple faced during their adventure. |
| C．What interested the author during her time snowmobiling. |
| D．How the author overcame her fear during her adventure. |
| A．The author was confident as she was driving in the deserted wilderness. |
| B．The author didn’t get worried until they started to drive through the deserted wild. |
| C．Aware that she and her husband were the only people around, the author became anxious. |
| D．The author was so nervous that she almost crashed into a big tree. |
| A．gradually calmed down |
| B．stopped to enjoy the beautiful scenery |
| C．saw some wildlife on the mountain |
D．was afrai d to continue her journey |
| A．consider | B．appreciate | C．hate | D．recognize |
A．A person’ s biggest enemy is his or her inner self. |
| B．It’s no use crying over the spilt milk. |
| C．Take time to enjoy the beauty of nature. |
| D．Respect and take pride in yourself. |
Seven Health Facts about Coffee
When you’re considering your morning coffee, here are some health facts to keep in mind:
1. Coffee Reduces Your Risk of Diabetes (糖尿病)
In a 2005 review of nine studies, researchers found that for those that drank four to six cups of coffee per day, versus only two or fewer, their risk for Type 2 diabetes decreased by almost 30 percent. The number decreased by 35 percent when people drank more than six cups per day. And if you’re picturing yourself running around the office with your eyes bugging out of your head, no worries because caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees provided much the same results.
2. Coffee Fights Free Radicals (自由基)
We often forget that coffee is actually a plant and like all plant foods, the coffee bean contains more than 1,000 naturally occurring substances called phytochemicals, which may help prevent disease. Many of these phytochemicals are antioxidants which protect the cells from damage from free radicals.
3. Coffee Improves Memory and Cognition
Researchers reported that volunteers who drank caffeinated coffee in the morning performed better than nondrinkers on tests that involved learning new information. Coffee can also improve cognitive function as we age. One study found that combining coffee with a sweet treat had an even bigger impact.
4. Coffee Can Increase Osteoporosis (骨质疏松)
It’s true that coffee can cause the body to excrete calcium in urine. We don’t want the body to rid itself of calcium because this can lead to osteoporosis. According to The Diet Channel, about five milligrams of calcium is lost per every six ounces of coffee consumed. But these calcium losses can be counter balanced with two tablespoons of milk or yogurt per cup of coffee.
5. Coffee Causes Wrinkles
Even though coffee has antioxidants, if you drink too much of it, it can cause wrinkling of the skin. This is a result of dehydration (脱水) which is the worst thing for your skin. So when you’re drinking that morning cup or two, make sure that you’re pairing it with water. Even better, add one tablespoon of chia seeds to your water and let them sit for 30 minutes. The chia seeds keep you even more hydrated than regular water.
6. Coffee Can Actually Cause Weight Gain
The blood sugar changes that a caffeine high produces can contribute enormously to a strong desire for it, according to iVillage. Coffee is also socially connected to food. For example, we pair coffee with dessert or that morning powdered doughnut. Additionally, when we crash from our caffeine high that’s when we reach for all sorts of fatty snacks to keep us going.
7. Conventional Coffee Is Laden with Pesticides (杀虫剂)
The coffee plant is one of the most heavily sprayed crops. It’s coated with chemicals, pesticides, and herbicides, nothing you’d want to be swallowing. If you do drink coffee, make sure that it’s the organic variety, free from assorted chemicals that leech into our ground water and can make us sick down the road.
If you switch to decaffeinated coffee, make sure the caffeine (咖啡因) is removed in a natural way without the use of chemicals to do it. Often times, conventional decaffeinated coffee has more chemicals than regular.
【小题1】 If you want to decrease the risk of diabetes by 35%, you need to take at least _____ cups of coffee every day.
| A．seven | B．six | C．five | D．four |
| A．less than usual | B．regularly | C．with sugar | D．with chia seeds |
| A．Adding two spoons of milk to a cup of coffee can prevent calcium losses. |
| B．Decaffeinated coffee has different effects from caffeinated coffee as to diabetes. |
| C．Many phytochemicals protect the cells from damage from free radicals. |
| D．The organic variety of coffee plant is free from assorted chemicals. |
| A．positive | B．negative | C．objective | D．imaginative |