Question

【题目】 A nose is a part of the face. Without the nose, we could not breathe or smell.

Many people think a large nose shows a man is brave and wise. Man’s nose has an important role in his imagination. Man has mentioned the nose is many ways to express his feelings. Expressions concerning the nose describe the human weakness, anger, pride, jealousy and hate.

In English there are a number of phrases about the nose. For example, to hold up one’s nose expresses a basic human feelings — pride. People can hold up their noses at people, things and places.

The phrase, to be led around by the nose, shows a man’s weakness. A person who is led around by the nose lets other people control him. On the other hand, a person who follows his nose lets his instinct (本能) guide him.

For the human feeling of anger, the phrase, to have one’s nose put out of joint, is very descriptive. The expression relates to persons who have been turned aside because of a rival (对手). Their pride is hurt and they feel unaccepted.

There are a number of others. The nose is more than an organ (器官) for breathing and smelling!

【1】The phrase “to hold up one’s nose” means that one feels_______.

A.proudB.angryC.weakD.hateful

【2】Which kind of people follows his nose?

A.The one who won’t take other people’s advice.

B.The one who is easily controlled by others.

C.The one who lets his instinct guide him.

D.The one who is so angry.

【3】What does the nose express according to the passage?

A.Fresh air.B.A pretty face.

C.People’s hometown.D.People’s different feelings.

【4】What’s the passage mainly about?

A.People can breathe and smell with the nose.

B.The nose gives different and useful expressions.

C.Some people have interesting shapes of noses.

D.The nose gives a person special character.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

【解析】

本文属于说明文，作者主要描述鼻子的作用，不仅仅是呼吸和嗅觉，它还表达了许多其他的含义。

【1】词义猜测题。根据第三段中“to hold up one’s nose expresses a basic human feelings — pride”，可知“to hold up one’s nose”表达的意思是pride骄傲。proud骄傲的；angry生气的；weak虚弱的；hateful可恶的。故选A。

【2】细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“a person who follows his nose lets his instinct (本能) guide him.”，可知应是做事遵循本能的人。故选C。

【3】细节理解题。根据第二段中“the nose is many ways to express his feelings”，可知鼻子能表达人们不同的情感。故选D。

【4】主旨大意题。根据第二段中“the nose is many ways to express his feelings”并结合下文，可知文章主要讲述鼻子不但能呼吸和嗅觉，他还能表达不同的情感。故选B。