I want to let you know about an event that changed my life many years ago.We were living in College Station, Texas and my wife and I were on our way home from Houston, Texas one Sunday morning.We decided to stop at a local gas station to get something to eat since we had enough time.
When we finished, we got back into our car and before I started it, we noticed a homeless man standing in front of the building.His clothes were worn and it looked as if he didn’t have any money.It was cold and I was sure he wanted something to drink.However, it was not this that moved(感动)me.
A dog was also walking up to the front of the building.Being a dog lover, I noticed that the dog was a mother and that she had just had some puppies(小狗).She was hungry and weak and I felt so bad for her.I knew if she didn’t eat soon, she and her puppies would not live on.
People walking by didn’t even notice her.She might not have been as pretty and clean as most, but she still deserved(值得)better.But we still did not do anything, someone else did.The homeless man, who I thought could not afford anything to eat, went back into a store and bought dog food with all the money he had.
(1)
From the passage we can know that _________.
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A.
the author didn’t like dogs
B.
the dog was not pretty enough to be loved
C.
the author wanted to help the dog but he was unable to
D.
the dog and her puppies were in danger of dying of hunger
(2)
Which of the following moved the author?
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A.
Most people walking by the dog didn’t notice her
B.
The homeless man wore worn clothes on the cold day
C.
The homeless man bought food for the dog with all of his money
D.
The homeless man had not any money to buy any food for himself
(3)
The author did the following except that he _________.
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A.
had pity on the dog that was in danger
B.
bought dog food with all the money he had
C.
was a person who treasured dogs very much
D.
went home from Houston one Sunday morning
(4)
According to the passage, we know that the homeless man was _________.
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A.
kind and helpful
B.
brave and kind
C.
clever and helpful
D.
clever and brave
(5)
The best title for this passage would be _________.
I'll be a photographer.I'm going to bring bits of Australia back home with me.I told myself this before, yet I feel so doubtful on this plane that's flying me thousands of miles away.I was so confident yesterday.But today I don't belong to this plane where men sit with briefcases reading newspapers.They're all adults.
I've never been out of the US.And now ,I'm traveling into Australia alone, a world I know nothing about.A part of me recognizes it as home.
I remember little about my mother, but I remember she had an Australian accent and golden hair.She wan fun and she would often take us to New Jersey beaches, where we would spend the whole day taking walks along the shore.My mom told me that in Australia, Christmas was always spent on the beach with friends and family, and everyone wore Santa hat with their bathing suits.It never got cold and bitter there.My mom was different and I was proud of her.
I don't know how she met my father.but after they met several years, they got married and moved into an apartment in New Jersey.Then I was born and we were a perfect family of three who went out to dinner and watched movies in the dark and loved each other.
I know things have been hard on my father since my Mom died years ago.It's hard for me, too, and I have to experience the wonderful place my mom grew up in and loved.My mom talked about Australia so much and now I have to see this place.
This is an adventure.
(1)
How did the author feel when he was on the plane?
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A.
Confident
B.
Foolish
C.
Doubtful
D.
Childish
(2)
The author traveled to Australia alone mainly because he wanted to _________.
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A.
search his fortune there
B.
find more about his mother
C.
look for his grandparents there
D.
find more about this wonderful place
(3)
The third paragraph is mainly concerned with _________.
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A.
the author's first impression of Australia
B.
the author's brief impression of his mother
C.
the reason why the author loved his mother
D.
the difference between his mother and father
(4)
What can we learn from the passage?
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A.
The author writes this passage to honor his mother.
B.
The author decides to learn taking photos in Australia.
C.
The author had a good time when his mother was still alive.
D.
The author didn't like to live with his father after his mother died.
(5)
Where did the author most probably write this passage?
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A.
In America.
B.
In Australia.
C.
At home
D.
On the Plane
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。
“For those who haven't been to Tibet, Tibet is a dream; for those who have already been there, Tibet is a remembrance.” said Li Wan, a graduate from Zhongshan University.“For me, living there is my lifetime goal and my happiness.”
Li was suddenly crazy about Tibet after working there for three months as an office clerk.Since 1998, Li has spent most of her time traveling in Tibet.Many years have passed and her foot has touched almost every corner of Tibet.
Li's first trip to Tibet was encouraged by her desie for individual freedom.She entered Tibet along the Yunman-Tibetan road.Although she couldn't even speak a word of Tibetan language, it did not become a protlem when she communicated with local people.“To me, they are free, original, simple and happy.It seems to me that people should live in this way, singing while working, dancing while living,” Li said.
Li keeps her memory of Tibet by films, articles and photos.It is her desired dream that she will become a part of Tibet someday.She spends ten months in a year traveling somewhere in Tibet, and for the rest of the two months she stays in her rented room arranging her diaries and tape recordings.She has learned to make good use of every penny and keep her cost of living within 300 yuan a month.
Li has shown great courage in the adventures.Many times she traveled alone in deserted areas in terrible climate.She learned to enjoy life and to follow her own heart.
“I felt very close to death many times when I was alone and tired out, surrounded by extreme coldness and quietness.After having survived the difficulties, I find more beauty in life.I have learned to go on with my dream, ”she said.
(1)
This passage mainly talks about________.
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A.
the travel of Li Wan in Tibet
B.
the impression of Li Wan on Tibet
C.
the reason why Li Wan came to Tibet
D.
the challenges Li Wan has experienced in Tibet
(2)
During the adventures in Tibet Li Wan learnt ________.
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A.
to enjoy the beauty of nature
B.
to follow her heart to live her life
C.
to get on well with the people there
D.
to make as much money as she could
(3)
According to the passage, Li Wan can be described as________.