题目内容
As a role model, I don’t think most people can imagine what it’s like ____that close every minute of the day.
A. to be watched B. watched C. watching D. to watch
A
“I didn't hear them call my name," explained Shelley Hennig to Active Teens (AT) as she talked about that exciting moment on national television when she won the honor of Miss Teen USA 2004. "Are you ready?" is what she heard. Then she said, "I shook my head no, and then they said 'yes' and it was announced again."
It was four days after that life changing moment for the seventeen-year-old high school student from Destrehan, Louisiana -- she was still on cloud nine.
"I was so shocked! I never believed that it could actually really happen." Present in the audience (观众) that day were: her mother and father, older brother, her friends, and her dance teacher.
Understanding why members of her family and her friends would be there, AT asked why her dance teacher had traveled so far to see her compete (比赛). "She's always been my role model. I've danced with her since I was six. She's been through so many difficulties and came through them all. I've learned to get over bad life's experiences and learned how to move on because of her."
One of those bad life's experiences for Shelley happened three years ago when her brother Brad was killed in a drunk driving accident. He was 18. She found writing helped her get through the rough days. She said, "I write a lot about my brother. I write a lot, a lot, a lot..."
As Miss Louisiana Teen, she traveled around the state speaking to teens (青少年) about the dangers of drinking and driving. In her role as Miss Teen USA, Shelley will continue to speak to youth about safe driving, in addition to many other things to help the youth.
When AT asked Miss Teen USA if she had any advice for our readers, she said, "Don't let anyone change you. Hang out with people that make you feel good about yourself. That way, it is easy to be yourself."
【小题1】What do the words "on cloud nine" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.frightened | B.troubled | C.very happy | D.very angry |
A.determined | B.friendly | C.strict | D.experienced |
A.1. | B.2. | C.3. | D.4. |
A.She visited drunken drivers. |
B.She gave dance performance. |
C.She made speeches on safe driving. |
D.She helped other teens with their studies. |
A.Be yourself with the support of friends. |
B.Meet friends whenever possible. |
C.Go easy on yourself and others. |
D.Have a good role model |
Abraham Lincoln was born into poverty 200 years ago. At any other time and place, this lowly origin would have dictated his future, but in Lincoln’s case, his self-determination and force of will made it possible for him to secure his seat in his country's history. He has become a role model in the self-made America.
If you want to learn about somebody who didn’t quit, look no further. Abraham Lincoln had two business ventures failed, and the second one made him bankrupt, so he had to spend the next 17 years of his life paying for the debt. He also lost 8 different elections. It seemed that he had never done things right at the first time: the first time he ran for state legislature for Congress, for land officer, for Senate, all of these failed, and the first time he sought the vice-presidential nomination, he got less than 100 votes nationally. But he never found it too shameful to carry on his mission. Then later in 1860, on such a rough road, he made it to the White House. He lived up to his famous saying, “Always bear in mind that your own determination to success is more important than any other.”
He could have quit many times-—-but he didn’t and because he didn’t quit,he became one of the greatest presidents in the history of America. One important way Lincoln influences present society is that we look back on his lifeas a role model for future generations. Lincoln’s high character influences us because we compare present-day politicians to the example Lincoln set. A major influence Lincoln has on the united States today is simply through the good example he set when it came to honesty, persistence and leadership.
【小题1】According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is true?
A. Lincoln was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. |
B. Like Lincoln, a poor origin leads to a bright future. |
C. America is considered self-made because of Lincoln. |
D. Self-determination and will contributed to Lincoln’s success. |
A. How Lincoln made his way to the White House. |
B. Lincoln suffered various failures. |
C. Lincoln was a man who never quit. |
D. Lincoln once lost two business ventures. |
a. He was paying off his debt. b. He failed in the run for land officer,
c. He got less than 100 votes nationally. d. he stuck to his mission, e. He went bankrupt.
A.b-c-c-d-a | B.e-a-b-c-d | C.e-c-a-b-d | D.d-c-a-b-c |
A. To tell us that determination is the most important to success. |
B. To attract readers1 attention. |
C. To show why Lincoln was able to carry on in hard times. |
D. To summarize Lincoln’s story. |
A. Because he still influences America as a role model. |
B. Because he set a good example to the present politicians. |
C. Because of his great personalities. |
D. Because he went through diverse difficulties. |
Throughout this long, tense election, everyone has focused on the presidential candidates and how they’ll change America. Rightly so. But selfishly, I’m more fascinated by Michelle Obama and what she might be able to do, not just for this country, but for me as an African-American woman. As the potential First Lady, she would have the world’s attention. And that means that for the first time people will have a chance to get up close and personal with the type of African woman they so rarely see.
Usually, the lives of black women go largely unexamined. The widespread theory seems to be that we’re all hot-tempered single mothers who can’t keep a man. Even in the world of make-believe, black women still can’t escape the stereotype (模式化的形象) of being eye-rolling, oversexed females raised by our never-married, alcoholic mothers.
These images have helped define the way all black women are viewed, including Michelle Obama. Before she ever gets the chance to commit to a cause, charity or foundation as First Lady, her most urgent and perhaps most complicated duty may be simply to be herself.
It won’t be easy. Because few mainstream publications (出版物) have done in-depth features on regular African-American women, little is known about who we are, what we think and what we face on a regular basis. For better or worse, Michelle will represent us all.
Just as she will have her critics, she will have millions of fans who usually have little interest in the First Lady. Many African-American blogs have written about what they’d like to see Michelle bring to the White House — mainly showing the world that a black woman can support her man and raise a strong black family. Michelle will have to work to please everyone — an impossible task. But for many African-American women like me, just a little of her poise (沉着), confidence and intelligence will go a long way in changing an image that’s been around far too long.
1.Why does Michelle Obama hold a strong fascination for the author?
A.She serves as a role model for African-American women. |
B.She possesses many admirable qualities becoming a First Lady. |
C.She will present to the world a new image of African-American women. |
D.She will pay close attention to the interests of African-American women. |
2.What is the common stereotype of African-American women according to the author?
A.They are victims of family violence. |
B.They are of an inferior social group. |
C.They use quite a lot of body language. |
D.They live on charity and social welfare. |
3.What do many African-Americans write about in their blogs?
A.Whether Michelle can live up to the high expectations of her fans. |
B.How Michelle should behave as public figure. |
C.How proud they are to have a black woman in the White House. |
D.What Michelle should do as wife and mother in the White House. |
4.What does the author say about Michelle Obama as a First Lady?
A.However many fans she has, she should remain modest. |
B.She shouldn’t disappoint the African-American community. |
C.However hard she tries, she can’t expect to please everybody. |
D.She will concern herself with African-American women’s welfare |