题目内容
My husband and I arrived in a new country just a month ago. We were a bit _ __about what was waiting for us. However, when we _ ___at the airport, a tall man with smiling eyes greeted us. The days and months were _ ___made easy for us by this kind man. He greeted us every day with his smiling face. He __ ___us in going to the bank, in buying our groceries, in showing us__ __to buy almost everything. He told us he is our big brother. Twice, we __ __ the match in a coffee shop.
During the first get-together, he __ __ us that we are lucky--- my husband and I are___ _ in this foreign land. He said he has been__ __for eight years now because he hardly sees his family,__ ___they are in his home country.
During the second get-together , he __ __told us that we are his family. He said that he loves us and that he will__ __us because he has been given a __ ___of 45 days to go back to his home country. That night, he spoke these words which__ ___a great effect on my life:“ You changed my life…”That night deep in our hearts we were __ ___by our friend’s words. We texted him upon reaching home,__ ___him for being a Big Brother to us in the foreign land. We told him__ __that we feel safe in going out when we are with him, to which he__ ___,“You are my family here.” On the first week of October, we’re going to_ ___him back from his vacation. We ’ll watch the football match again in that__ __shop that holds dear memories.
1.A. serious B. crazy C. certain D. worried
2.A. checked B. dropped C. landed D. settled
3.A. therefore B. instead C. also D. otherwise
4.A. expected B. troubled C. comforted D. accompanied
5.A. when B. where C. why D. whether
6.A. won B. met C. watched D. played
7.A. advised B. warned C. blamed D. convinced
8.A. together B. nearby C. around D. apart
9.A. sick B. lonely C. cheerful D. afraid
10.A. once B. unless C. as D. although
11.A. secretly B. jokingly C. proudly D. sincerely
12.A. hate B. miss C .forget D. respect
13.A. delay B. right C. vacation D. date
14.A. had B. designed C. solved D. received
15.A. puzzled B. moved C. astonished D. bothered
16.A. thanking B. forgiving C. repaying D. punishing
17.A. after all B. as well C. in return D. in advance
18.A. agreed B. objected C. added D. replied
19.A. see B. inform C. call D. force
20.A. book B. grocery C. coffee D. sports
1.D
2.C
3.A
4.D
5.B
6.C
7.D
8.A
9.B
10.C
11.D
12.B
13.C
14.A
15.B
16.A
17.B
18.D
19.A
20.C
【解析】
试题分析：当作者和丈夫一个月前踏上陌生的国土，来到异国他乡的时候，遇到了一个“大哥哥”的帮助，他给了他们亲人般的关怀和照顾，陪着他们购物、去银行、帮助他们办理各项事务，使他们很容易地适应了的新环境，因此他们也成了亲密的朋友。
1.D形容词辨析。A. 严肃的； B. 疯狂的；C. 肯定的 ；D. 担忧的。由情理可知当人们初到异国他乡，在举目无亲的情况下，面对陌生的环境心里会忐忑不安，所以答案选D。
2.C动词辨析。 A.检查； B. 滴落 ；C. 着陆； D. 定居。根据at the airport可知他们是乘飞机去的，所以用land“着陆，降落”，答案选C。
3.A副词辨析。A. 因此 ；B. 代替； C. 也；D. 否则。从下文可知因为有了这个和善的 “大哥哥”的帮助，他们在这个新地方的生活变得很容易，所以此处表示因果关系，选A。
4.D动词辨析。A. 期望； B. 麻烦；C. 舒服； D. 陪伴。根据下文going to the bank, in buying our groceries,可以判断作者和她丈夫是在他的陪同下购物，办理一切手续等，答案选D。
5.B副词辨析。A. 何时；B. 何地； C. 为什么；D.是否。根据语境in showing us__ __to buy almost everything.判断他指给我们去哪里买东西，此处指买东西的地方，故答案选B。
6.C动词辨析。 A.赢；B. 遇见；C. 观看 ；D. 玩。根据搭配可知看比赛，电视等注意力集中的事情要用动词watch，答案选C。
7.D动词辨析。 A.建议； B. 警告； C.责备；D. 使人信服。从下文的讲述可知这位好心的“大哥哥”独自在国外八年，通过这种对比可知因为有着丈夫的陪伴，作者深信自己是幸运的，答案选D。
8.A副词辨析。A.一起； B. 几乎； C. 在周围 ；D. 在一边。根据上下文可以判断此处侧重与那位好心人孤身一人在国外居住的对比，所以答案选A。
9.B形容词辨析。 A. 生病的； B. 孤独的；C. 欢呼的；D. 害怕的。根据下文he hardly sees his family… they are in his home country.判断他是独自一人居住在国外，所以用lonely“孤独的”，选B。
10.C连词辨析。A.曾经；B. 除非； C.由于；D. 虽然。从he hardly sees his family,和they are in his home country判断前后句是因果关系，答案选C。
11.D副词辨析。A. 秘密地；B. 开玩笑地；C. 骄傲地；D. 真诚地。由情理可知当他说He said that he loves us….的时候应该是发自内心、真诚地说，故答案选D。
12.B动词辨析。A. 憎恨 ；B. 想念； C .忘记；D. 尊敬 。根据后句because he has been given a __ ___of 45 days to go back to his home country可知他要回国，由情理可知在此他表示在此期间他会想念作者和他丈夫。答案选B。
13.C名词辨析。 A. 耽误； B. 权利 ；C. 假期；D. 日期。根据下文……from his vacation可以判断他获得了一个45天的假期，选C。
14.A动词辨析。 A. 有；B. 设计 ；C. 解决； D. 收到。固定短语：have an effect on“对……有影响”，答案选A。句意：那天晚上，他说了这些对我生活产生重大影响的话。
15.B动词辨析。A. 迷惑； B. 感动； C. 震惊；D. 打扰。由上文He said that he loves us等可知这位热心人的坦诚让作者非常感动，答案选B。
16.A动词辨析。A. 感谢；B. 原谅；C. 报答； D. 惩罚。在上文中作者提到这位热心人给予他们无私的帮助，由此推断作者在此是表示对他的感激， thank sb for sth/doing sth，“因……而感激”，选A。
17.B短语辨析。A.虽然 ；B. 也；C. 回报 ； D. 预先。上文作者发短信表示对这位好人的感激，所以此处再提到其他内容时可以用as well，意思是“也”，答案选B，其他选项不合语境。
18.D动词辨析。A. 同意； B. 反对； C. 加 ； D. 回复。根据下文“You are my family here.”可知这是“大哥哥”所回短信的内容，reply to “对……做出回复、回答”，故答案选D。
19.A动词辨析。 A. 看； B. 告诉；C. 打电话；D. 强迫。从下文We ’ll watch the football match again可知作者是去见刚刚探亲回来的这位朋友，故答案选A。
20.C名词辨析。A. 书；B. 杂货； C. 咖啡； D. 运动。根据上文the match in a coffee shop.可以推断他们会再次去那家有着美好回忆的咖啡店去看球赛，答案选C。
考点：考查故事类短文阅读。
信息匹配 (共5小题, 每小题2分, 满分10分)
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
首先请阅读以下用户对宾馆的评价意见:
A
| Comment on : Hunter Country Lodge & Restaurant
My husband and I stayed at this lodge during our honeymoon. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Hunter Valley you have your own very log cabin. The rooms are comparatively expensive, but they are very spacious. The restaurant has delicious food with wine of varieties, ready for you in the evening.
My ratings (给…等级) for this hotel are: ●●●●●Value ●●●●●Service I recommend this hotel for: honeymoon, romantic couples |
B
| Comment on: Aloha Pualani Hotel
My husband and I stayed at the Aloha Pualani after months’ busy work. The rooms are small but clean. The peaceful laidback feel was exactly what we were looking for. We didn’t hear noise from streets. My husband loved the outdoor barbecue (烧烤). If you are looking for a relaxing, childfree, clean, natural place to stay this is without a doubt, but it’s a long tiring way. My ratings for this hotel are: ●●●●○Rooms ●●●●●Cleanliness I recommend this hotel for: romantic getaway I don’t recommend this hotel for: the aged, young children |
C
| Comment on: Karin’s Holiday Cottage
Karin’s Holiday Cottage is really worth the price for lower earners. Walking along the beach, we saw many fish and turtles. We had a rental car because it was a little far from the shopping center. But we found the windows needed to be open to allow air in, and the cottage didn’t have air conditioning but with the 3 ceiling fans. Anyway we stayed plenty cool. My ratings for this hotel are: ●●●○○Rooms ●●●○○location I recommend this hotel for: young, single people. I don’t recommend this hotel for: People hunting for luxurious (豪华的) hotels. |
D
| Comment on: Arison Centre Hotel
We hosted a conference last month at the Arison Centre Hotel - a charming hotel. The modern and large rooms are air-conditioned and fully-equipped with private safe, wireless Internet access and all new equipments. The hotel also has a business centre, conference rooms, car park and a western-style restaurant. My ratings for this hotel are: ●●●●●surroundings ●●●●●Service I recommend this hotel for: conference and holiday I don’t recommend this hotel for: city getaway from noise |
E
| Comment on: GeofBob Holiday Inn
This hotel is great for the value. I was impressed by how attentive the staff were. I left my room without locking the door. The cleaning lady noticed and immediately informed me. Staying in the hotel made my trip a pleasant one. But we wouldn’t come again because of the walk. You can’t just hop down to the beach or the bar - 200 steep steps each way – so exhausted. My ratings for this hotel are: ●●●●●Value ●●●○○location Likes: Service Dislike: traffic I recommend this hotel for: young travelers I don’t recommend this hotel for: people with disabilities |
F
| Comment on: Punta Regina Isle Hotel
Tastefully located on an island, the hotel is good, with its staff helpful and its price reasonable. Don’t drive a car, for most of the tourist spots were walking distance, or you can go everywhere by boat. If you like sea food, island setting, and wine, this is excellent. My ratings for this hotel are: ●●●●●location ●●●●●Service Like: beautiful surroundings Dislike: vehicles I recommend this hotel for: young holiday makers I don’t recommend this hotel for: self-driving travelers |
请阅读以下个人信息，并将他们的需求和以上的宾馆匹配：
When the Blacks are budgeting their yearly vocation, money is the first thing they think about. They are used to simple life without too much modern equipment. The family all like swimming, and sea food as well.
57. Mr. John Wallace is going to have a product presentation to promote (促销）his late microphone. He is searching for a hotel in the city center which is well-equipped, and where people from different parts of the country can join in the event over the NetMeeting.
58. Having had their wedding, Jim and Sussane plan a trip. Imagine how sweet they are when they are sipping their favourite Nyetimber in the sunset. They also treasure the environment, the comfort of the rooms and the service of the hotel.
59. A group of college students are having their holiday. They plan to choose a place where they can have their BBQ food, and where they are free from noise. They don’t care much about room size but at least they should be clean.
60. Ken and Judy are newly-married. They dreamed of the life of islanders who are eating sea food, hunting for fish. They prefer that the hotel rooms are not so expensive and the service is good.
●Ms Tan, you’ve referred to your new novel as your eighth book.
That’s because it took me six or seven attempts at a second novel before I started and completed this one.
●Why do you think you had so many false starts?
I would say that my reasons were wrong. I was trying to prove that I wasn’t just a mother-daughter storyteller, or I was trying to prove that I didn’t just have to write about things that were strictly Chinese or Chinese-American. Those were never the right reasons for writing those early stories. And I could never come up with other better reasons for continuing them.
●What kept you going on this book?
This book was different because it was based on my mother’s real life. The reason for writing it became more personal and emotional. After The Joy Luck Club came out, my mother was always explaining to people that she wasn’t any of the mothers in that book. And at one point she said to me, “Next book tells my true story.” And then she started telling me things I never knew before. She also told me many, many stories, because my mother doesn’t generalize(笼统地表达). The book really grew out of that.
●Have you ever visited China?
Yes. I’ve been there twice: about three years ago and then again last November, both times with my mother and my husband.
●Was it difficult to understand the Chinese-American dialect(方言) without sounding like a parody(拙劣的模仿)?
No, because it’s the language I’ve heard all my life from my mother. She speaks English as it’s direct translation from Chinese. But it’s more than that. Her language also has more imagery than English.
●Can you think of an example?
Somebody might say to me, “Don’t work so hard. You’ll kill yourself.” My mother will say to me，“Why do you press all your brains out on this page for someone else？” So it’s very vivid. That’s the way she talks.
●Have many readers told you that the Chinese mother in your book reminded them of the typical Jewish (有癖好的) mother?
Many people have told me that. I think the mother-daughter relationship is very intense(紧张) in both cases. Culturally there is an acceptance that mothers have the power to tell their children, especially their daughters, how to conduct their lives --- not simply up until the time they are 18, but for the rest of their lives. However, when children grow up in a different culture from their parents’，they tend to keep more secrets from their parents. The children think, “They just wouldn’t understand that I had to do this.” And that can really create a gap, and it can grow as the number of secrets grows.
【小题1】Based on the questions in this interview, what do you think Ms Tan’ s profession is?
| A．A journalist. | B．A story-writer. | C．An interviewer. | D．An interviewee. |
| A．It’ s about her real life in America. |
| B．The name of the book is The Joy Luck Club. |
| C．It is the result of many times of carefull thought. |
| D．It includes many works of her mother. |
| A．How does she think of her mother’ s language? |
| B．How many books does she plan to write? |
| C．When did she visit China? |
| D．How is generation gap created? |
| A．Tan’ s mother is a good storyteller |
| B．Tan plans to write another book about her mother |
| C．Tan plans to return to China |
| D．Tan’ s mother is hard to communicate with because of personality |
| A．how to keep secrets from parents |
| B．how to deal with the mother-daughter relationship |
| C．how to conduct the lives |
| D．how the generation gap comes about |