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As I look back on that day now, it surely lacks any sense of reality. I believe I stayed in a state of pleasant disbelief until I was halfway through rehearsals (排练) on my first day. I never actually expect to get the job. After being offered the position, I was completely astonished. I remember shaking with excitement.
Though I was absolutely thrilled with the chance, it did not come without its fair share of challenge. Through the strict rehearsal period of dancing six days a week, I found it vital to pick up the material fast with every last bit of concentration. It is that extreme attention to detail (细节) and stress on practice that set us apart. To then follow those high-energy rehearsals with a busy show schedule of up to five performances a day, I discovered a new meaning of the words “hard work.” What I thought were my physical boundaries were pushed much further than I thought possible. I learned to make each performance better than the last.
Today, when I look at the unbelievable company that I have the great honor of being a part of, not only as a member, but as a dance captain, I see a tradition that has inspired not only generations of little girls but a splendid company that continues to develop and grow-and inspires people every day to follow their dreams.
- 1.
How many years has the Capital Dancing Company existed when the author received the phone call from it?
- A.180
- B.1925
- C.2005
- D.80
- A.
- 2.
How did the author feel when she look back on that day now?
- A.strange
- B.unrealistic
- C.indifferent
- D.lucky
- A.
- 3.
Which of the following statement can best interpret the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
- A.Though I was excited, I should share the chance with others.
- B.Though I was excited, it’s fair to share the chance when there is challenge.
- C.Though I was excited, it’s a challenge for me to share the chance with others.
- D.Though I was excited, I know clearly where there is chance there is challenge.
- A.
- 4.
What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?
- A.The company values practice most.
- B.The company extremely focus on intelligence.
- C.The company has an inherited tradition of inspiring its members break their limits.
- D.The company sets the members apart in order to extremely stress detail and practice.
- A.
On Wednesday afternoon Annie took the bus into town to shop in the market. For an hour or so she would walk up and down between the stalls looking at everything, buying here and there, and 1 a sharp lookout for the bargains that were something to be haD．And then, with all the 2 she needs bought she would leave the market for the 3 of the town to spend another hour 4 she liked best, looking in furniture-shop windows.
One Wednesday she found a 5 shop full of the most delightful things, with a 6 inviting anyone to walk in and look round without 7 they had to buy something. Annie hesitated a moment 8 stepping through the doorway where, almost at once, she stopped 9 before a green armchair. There was a card on the chair which 10 ,“This fine chair is yours for less than a pound a week,” and very small at the bottom, “Cash price eighty-nine pounds fifty.” A pound a week …Why, she could almost pay that out of her housekeeping money and never 11 it!
A voice at her shoulder made her 12 .“Can I help you, Madam?” She looked 13 at the assistant who had come softly to her 14
“Oh, well, no,” she said, “I was just 15 .”
“We have chairs of all kinds in the 16 . If you'll just come up, you will find something to 17 you.”
Annie, worried at the thought of being 18 to buy something she didn't 19 , left the shop 20 .
1． A．taking B．making C．fixing D．keeping
2． A．chairs B．furniture C．things D．bargains
3． A．shops B．streets C．delightful things D．bus station
4． A．in the way B．by the way C．in a way D．in one way
5． A．new B．noisy C．large D．strange
6． A．message B．notice C．note D．flag
7． A．arguing B．declaring C．frightening D．feeling
8． A．when B．before C．after D．while
9． A．doubted B．surprised C．puzzled D．delighted
10．A．wrote B．told C．informed D．said
11．A．lose B．miss C．pass D．make
12．A．jump B．run C．laugh D．surprise
13．A．round B．straight C．behind D．up
14．A．place B．back C．side D．front
15．A．thinking B．looking C．walking D．passing
16．A．doorway B．storehouse C．showroom D．market
17．A．suit B．fit C．serve D．match
18．A．advised B．made C．persuaded D．cheated
19．A．like B．afford C．pay D．need
20．A．slowly B．thoughtfully C．hurriedly D．carefully
查看习题详情和答案>>On receiving my learner driver license a couple of months ago, I started driving lessons straight away. In New Zealand, the __33__ driving age is 15.
However it wasn't __34__ two days ago that Dad finally allowed me to drive on the motorway. Our __35__ was Orewa, a seaside town about 60 kilometers away from my home in Auckland. That morning I __36__ sure I had enough to drink and went to the toilet (厕所) about three times __37__ we left. I thought I was totally __38__ for the journey, but nothing could have prepared me for my family's __39__. "Relax! Don't hold the steering wheel (方向盘) so __40__. The car is going zigzag (弯弯曲曲的)," called a nervous voice from the __41__. "Speed up. 70km/h isn't fast enough. You are holding up the traffic," another voice ordered from the seat next to mine.
How __42__ ! My parents were really starting to get on my nerves. To satisfy them I sped up and within a second, an angry voice began to yell again. "Stop! __43__! Are you crazy? ” Everything did not go fine until I pulled off the motorway and drove into the city, __44__ the speed limit was only 50km/h.
My family seemed relieved (放心的) and __45__ telling me what to do. They all looked out of the windows and enjoyed the scenery . __46__, that silence didn't last very long. My mum suddenly cried out, "Look at those birds above us. __47__ they lovely?"
How did she expect me to look up in the __49__? As the driver I had to __48__ . Who knows what would have happened if I had taken my eyes off the __50__? Four hours later we drove home. This time the journey was much __51__ than before as everyone else __52__ fast asleep. So, I just took my time and enjoyed the drive.
A. oldest B. youngest C. best D. worst
A. until B. unless C. after D. when
A. destination B. home C. city D. aim
A. thought B. decided C. kept D. made
A. when B. since C. before D. as
A. disappointed B. prepared C. excited D. upset
A. praises B. encouragements C. complaints D. cries
A. tightly B. lightly C. loosely D. happily
A. front sear B. back seat C. top seat D. empty seat
A. interesting B. moving C. puzzling D. annoying
A. Get out B. Move on C. Slow down D. Speed up
A. where B. while C. which D. why
A. began B. stopped C. continued D. forgot
A. Luckily B. Probably C. Warmly D. Sadly
A. Can’t B. Don’t C. Aren’t D. Won’t
A. air B. water C. ground D. woods
A. see B. concentrate C. check D. care
A. bird B. dog C. road D. car
A. easier B. flatter C. harder D. lower
A. felt B. began C. fell D. kept
查看习题详情和答案>>On Wednesday afternoon Annie took the bus into town to shop in the market. For an hour or so she would walk up and down between the stalls looking at everything, buying here and there, and 1 a sharp lookout for the bargains that were something to be haD．And then, with all the 2 she needs bought she would leave the market for the 3 of the town to spend another hour 4 she liked best, looking in furniture-shop windows.
One Wednesday she found a 5 shop full of the most delightful things, with a 6 inviting anyone to walk in and look round without 7 they had to buy something. Annie hesitated a moment 8 stepping through the doorway where, almost at once, she stopped 9 before a green armchair. There was a card on the chair which 10 ,“This fine chair is yours for less than a pound a week,” and very small at the bottom, “Cash price eighty-nine pounds fifty.” A pound a week …Why, she could almost pay that out of her housekeeping money and never 11 it!
A voice at her shoulder made her 12 .“Can I help you, Madam?” She looked 13 at the assistant who had come softly to her 14
“Oh, well, no,” she said, “I was just 15 .”
“We have chairs of all kinds in the 16 . If you'll just come up, you will find something to 17 you.”
Annie, worried at the thought of being 18 to buy something she didn't 19 , left the shop 20 .
1．A．taking B．making C．fixing D．keeping
2．A．chairs B．furniture C．things D．bargains
3．A．shops B．streets C．delightful things D．bus station
4．A．in the way B．by the way C．in a way D．in one way
5．A．new B．noisy C．large D．strange
6．A．message B．notice C．note D．flag
7．A．arguing B．declaring C．frightening D．feeling
8．A．when B．before C．after D．while
9．A．doubted B．surprised C．puzzled D．delighted
10．A．wrote B．told C．informed D．said
11．A．lose B．miss C．pass D．make
12．A．jump B．run C．laugh D．surprise
13．A．round B．straight C．behind D．up
14．A．place B．back C．side D．front
15．A．thinking B．looking C．walking D．passing
16．A．doorway B．storehouse C．showroom D．market
17．A．suit B．fit C．serve D．match
18．A．advised B．made C．persuaded D．cheated
19．A．like B．afford C．pay D．need
20．A．slowly B．thoughtfully C．hurriedly D．carefully
查看习题详情和答案>>Back in the fifteenth century, in a village near Nuremberg, lived a family with eighteen children. Despite the hopeless condition, two of the children, Albrecht Durer and his elder brother Albert Durer, had a dream. They both wanted to become artists. After many long discussions, the two boys finally worked out an agreement. They would toss (投掷) a coin. The loser would go down to the nearby mines and, with his earnings, support his brother while he attended the academy (大学). Then, when that brother completed his studies, in four years, he would support the other at the academy.
Tossing a coin, Albrecht won and went off to Nuremberg. Albert went down to the dangerous mines and, for the next four years, supported his brother, whose work at the academy was excellent. By the time Albrecht graduated, he had earned a lot of money for his works of art.
When the young artist returned to his village, Albrecht thanked his brother for the years of support that enabled him to realize his dream. “ And now, Albert, it is your turn. Now you can go to Nuremberg to go for your dream, and I will take care of you.”
Tears running down his face, Albert said,” No, brother. I cannot go to Nuernberg. It is too late for me. Look…what four years in the mines has done to my hands! I have been suffering from arthritis (关节炎) so badly that I cannot even hold a wine glass. No, brother ... for me it is too late !”
Later, Albrecht Durer drew his brother’s hands. He called his drawing simply Hands, and later it was renamed The Praying Hands.
More than 500 years have passed. Among the works of Albrecht Durer, The Praying Hands, is probably the most familiar to people. Reproductions of it hang in people’s homes or offices.
Next time you see a copy of that touching painting, take a second look. Let it be your reminder — if you still need one — no one ever makes it alone!
Why did the two brothers work out the agreement?
A. They were curious about the result.
B. Their family couldn’t afford their attending the academy.
C. They had to support the other sisters and brothers in the family.
D. Neither of them wanted to study in the academy.
Why couldn’t Albert go to the academy after four years?
A. Albrecht changed his mind and refused to support Albert.
B. Albrecht was not able to earn enough money to support Albert.
C. Albert didn’t have a great love for painting any more.
D. Albert couldn’t hold a pen or brush to paint.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. It proved that Albrecht was not good at painting.
B. Albrecht couldn’t earn any money while he was studying at the academy.
C. Years of hard work in the mines brought great suffering to Albert.
D. In the painting “The Praying Hands”, the hands were Albrecht’s.
What does the underlined sentence imply (暗示)?
A. You can achieve success all on your own.
B. Cooperation is important if you want to succeed.
C. There is other people’s sacrifice (牺牲) behind your success.
D. No one will succeed without working hard.
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