第二节:读写任务(共1小题,满分25分)

阅读下面的短文,然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Why is it that we tend to value relationships more once they've ended? Is it simply human nature to take for granted the smile of someone close,the friendship of a relative,the concern of a neighbor? In the moment,we think that these people will be around forever.

Most of us never stop to imagine all those who have a profound impact on our lives. It’s so easy to justify this casual attitude by saying we are too busy, too tired,too involved with work,too concerned about money,and the list of excuses goes on and on. So enjoying a friendship may be put off for one day, and then another. Before long, feelings have faded,and there is less incentive to get together. Almost relegated to a chore now,precious moments become something to endure.  

Usually, something dramatic must happen to change this apathy and pull one out of a rut. Perhaps it’s something shocking,like a death,a divorce,sudden illness,an accident — something stunning to force taking notice.Then comes the guilt,the re-assessment of feelings,the sadness of loss.

We long to have those precious moments once again,to share and express our feelings. Instead of waiting for an excuse,why not get out of the rut,take the initiative,and spend quality time with the people you value. Let them know how really important they are.

[写作内容]

1、以约30个词概括短文的要点;

2、以约120个词就“珍惜同学或朋友之间的友谊”这个主题发表你的看法,并包括

以下要点:

(1)你成长中因为没有珍惜友谊而感到后悔的经历;

(2)造成这样经历的原因;

(3)你对成长中这次经历的看法及建议。

[写作要求]

1、作文中可以使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,

但不得直接引用原文中的句子;  2、标题自定。

[评分标准]    概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,篇章连贯

In 1955, a man named Raymond Kroc entered a partnership with two brothers named McDonald. They opened a popular restaurant in California which sold food that was easy to prepare and serve quickly. Hamburgers, French fries, and cold drinks were the main food there. Kroc opened similar eating places under the same name, “McDonald’s”, and they were an instant success. He later took over the company, and today it is one of the most famous and successful “fast-food” in America and round the world.  

Why was his idea successful? Probably the most important reason was that his timing was right. In the 1950s, most married women stayed home to keep house and take care of their children. In the 1960s, many women returned to the workplace. This meant that they had less time or energy to prepare meals, so they spent more on “ TV dinners ” and fast-food restaurants. Single parents also have little time to spend in the kitchen. People living alone also depend on this type of food, since cooking for one is often more trouble than it is worth.

 Fast-food is not part of the diet of all Americans. Another trend of the 1960s, sometimes called the back-to-nature movement influenced many people to avoid food that was packaged or processed(处理). This preference for natural food continued to this day.

From the success of Raymond Kroc’s fast-food business, we can say that social economic trends influence where and what we eat.

The underlined sentence “Cooking for one is often more trouble than it is worth” means that ______.

A. cooking for some people is worth more money

B. it is not worthwhile to take too much time to cook for one person

C. there are more problems when one person cooks

D. divorce (离婚) causes people to change their eating habits

An idea implied but not directly stated in the reading is that ________.

A. many married women began to work in the 1960s       

B. natural foods are still popular today

C. fast food is not part of the diet of all Americans      

D. divorce causes people to change their eating habits

McDonald’s success lies in the following causes BUT_________.

A. people living alone tend to depend on fast food       

B. single parents have little time to spend in the kitchen

C. many women returned to the workplace in the 1960s       

D. Kroc chose the “Mc Donald” brothers as his partners

The main idea of the reading is that ________.

A. Raymond Kroc is the most successful fast-food business owner in the world        

B. social and economic changes affect eating habits

C. fast-food is easy to prepare and serve quickly   

D. Americans eat either fast food or natural food

    There were smiling children all the way. Charily they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved.

    I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.

    It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight, Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave hack.

    From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.

    The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug (拥抱). I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.

    I looked forward to the return journey.

The author expected the train trip to be

   A. adventurous

   B. pleasant

   C. exciting

   D. dull

What did the author remember most fondly of her train trip?

    A. The friendly country people.

    B. The mountains along the way.

    C. The crowds of people in the streets.

    D. The simple lunch served on the train.

Which of the following words can best take the place of the word "relish" in the second paragraph?

    A. choose

    B. enjoy

    C. prepare for

    D. carry on

Where was the writer going?

    A. Johore Baru.

    B. The Causeway.

    C. Butterworth.

    D. Singapore.

What can we learn from the story?

    A. Comfort in traveling by train.

B. Pleasure of living in the country.

    C. Reading gives people delight.

D. Smiles brighten people up.

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