题目内容
8.I'd planned to spend my weekend in the sun,potting flowers outdoors.But that was before the pair of crows (乌鸦).Out of nowhere,they had set up their base camp in our backyard.We first discovered our feathered enemies on Friday morning.It was early,and the sound the birds made traveled through our neighborhood.I figured they'd go away soon.But,no.They were getting louder and probably annoying my neighbors nearly as much as us with the noise.I admit I got a little desperate.
Then,on Sunday afternoon,I looked out the kitchen window to see our dog Quatchi staring at something on the ground.I went to explore and found a small coal-black bird in the grass.Its eyes were milky,and it stayed perfectly still as my dog walked towards it.Only when Quatchi touched his nose to its head did it walk away.I grabbed the dog and locked him inside and came back with my camera.
It never occurred to me that the young would be hanging out on the ground,growing and gaining strength as its parents guarded it from above.The second I saw this little creature I forgave the crows.
To be honest,I've never been much of a bird person.I also have a healthy respect for birds.They're basically living dinosaurs.
I wish they'd chosen another backyard.There are only so many sunny days in Seattle,and I still can't do any gardening out there.But I'm also grateful that I got to see this little bit of nature unfold up close.It's pretty amazing.
The experience has also strengthened my desire to create a beautiful backyard garden that attracts lots of bees,butterflies,and yes,birds.They are welcome here.
32.The arrival of the two crowsC.
A.angered the author's neighbors
B.frightened the author's dog
C.disturbed the author's life
D.damaged the author's backyard
33.Why did the author lock her dog up?B
A.She wanted to take some photos.
B.She wanted to protect the little bird.
C.The dog kept making loud noises.
D.The parent crows were to attack the dog.
34.After seeing the little crow,the authorD.
A.decided to help look after it
B.planned to drive the crows away
C.fell in love with the pair of crows
D.was curious to know its growing process
35.The author writes the text mainly toB.
A.show an annoying situation
B.share a personal experience
C.call on readers to protect birds
D.seek advice on dealing with crows.
分析 本文是记叙文.作者讲述了自己对在后院安家的乌鸦从讨厌到怜爱的态度转变过程.也告诉我们对待小动物也要一视同仁.
解答 32.C.细节理解题.根据第一段中的I'd planned to spend my weekend in the sun,potting flowers outdoors.But that was before the pair of crows和第二段中的They were getting louder…I admit I got a little desperate可知,这对乌鸦的到来扰乱了作者的生活.故选C.
33.B.推理判断题.根据第三段中的my dog inched towards it及Quatchi touched his nose to its head可知,作者看到小乌鸦的处境后将狗关了起来,主要是害怕狗伤害到小乌鸦.故选B.
34.D.推理判断题.根据第四段中的It never occurred to me that the young would be hanging out on the ground,growing and gaining strength及第六段中的 But I'm also grateful that I got to see this little bit of nature unfold up close可知,看到这只新孵化出来的小乌鸦后,作者对它的生长过程产生了浓厚的兴趣.故选D.
35.B.写作目的题.作者在文中讲述了一对在她家后院的乌鸦及新生的小乌鸦的故事,这些乌鸦让她对鸟的态度发生了转变.故作者主要是跟读者分享自己的经历.故选B.
点评 本文是一个人生感悟类阅读,题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.
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41.A.passed | B.started | C.ended | D.satisfied |
42.A.joy | B.anxiety | C.calmness | D.determination |
43.A.comfortable | B.important | C.favorite | D.normal |
44.A.operation | B.event | C.accident | D.challenge |
45.A.Teachers | B.Policemen | C.Doctors | D.My family |
46.A.showed | B.suffered | C.did | D.delayed |
47.A.pull back | B.pull through | C.pull up | D.pull over |
48.A.admit | B.consider | C.suggest | D.forbid |
49.A.again | B.hard | C.more | D.twice |
50.A.everywhere | B.somewhere | C.anywhere | D.nowhere |
51.A.pretended | B.refused | C.agreed | D.afforded |
52.A.finding | B.counting | C.delivering | D.discussing |
53.A.match | B.design | C.plan | D.idea |
54.A.informed | B.decided | C.expected | D.confirmed |
55.A.unless | B.even though | C.because | D.since |
56.A.Despite | B.Before | C.After | D.Like |
57.A.choice | B.wonder | C.idea | D.doubt |
58.A.yet | B.never | C.still | D.ever |
59.A.girl | B.doctor | C.friend | D.agreement |
60.A.fast | B.up | C.old | D.close. |
I couldn't understand what was going on because my brother was (36)A than me and she didn't want to (37)B him out.As my 18th birthday was coming I was really beginning to feel (38)C because I didn't have an idea on what to do.
One night while I was (39)C television,an advertisement came on about joining the Navy.The next day I called the (40)A on the advertisement and set up an appointment to meet the recruiter (招募者).When he (41)B about me not having a high school diploma he knew I had a (42)B chance.I explained to him that I was going to be homeless in a few (43)D.He told me he would (44)Awhat he could do.About two months later he called me and (45)B me to come to his office.I went in and he (46)B to me he would have to pull some strings (走走后门) to get me in the service (47)D I had to promise him that I would make the best of this opportunity he was trying to (48)A for me and I did.
Now I have a high (49)C in life that many people don't have and an ability to make my life a little (50)B with that decision I made and the help I received.
31.A.game | B.work | C.study | D.life |
32.A.it | B.that | C.them | D.this |
33.A.before | B.until | C.because | D.though |
34.A.father | B.sister | C.brother | D.mother |
35.A.arrive at | B.get out of | C.build up | D.come into |
36.A.older | B.younger | C.cleverer | D.higher |
37.A.send | B.kick | C.find | D.work |
38.A.careless | B.penniless | C.hopeless | D.selfless |
39.A.examining | B.noticing | C.watching | D.observing |
40.A.number | B.name | C.time | D.place |
41.A.thought | B.heard | C.argued | D.worried |
42.A.big | B.small | C.thin | D.thick |
43.A.days | B.hours | C.minutes | D.months |
44.A.see | B.point | C.understand | D.present |
45.A.forced | B.ordered | C.advised | D.asked |
46.A.repeated | B.explained | C.complained | D.apologized |
47.A.so | B.or | C.as | D.but |
48.A.create | B.reject | C.master | D.handle |
49.A.organization | B.situation | C.position | D.discovery |
50.A.busier | B.easier | C.harder | D.luckier |