A few years ago, I took a sightseeing trip to Washington, D.C.Standing outside the Ronald Reagan Center, I heard a voice say, “Can you help me?” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand extended.In a natural reflex (反应), I reached into my pocket, pulled out all of my loose change and placed it on her hand without even looking at her.I was annoyed at being bothered by a beggar.But the blind woman smiled and said, “I don’t want your money.I just need help finding the post office.
In an instant, I realized what I had done.I judged another person simply for what I assumed she had to be.I hated what I saw in myself.This incident re-awakened my belief in humility (谦恭), even though I’d lost it for a moment.
The thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrant.I left Honduras and arrived in the U.S.at the age of 15.I started my new life with two suitcases, my brother and sister, and a strong, serious-minded mother.Through the years, I have been a dishwasher, mechanic and pizza delivery driver among many other humble jobs, and eventually I became a network engineer.
In my own life, I have experienced many open acts of prejudice (偏见).I remember a time, at age 17 — I worked as a waiter, and I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well in school, he would end up like me.I have also witnessed the same treatment of my family and friends, so I know what it’s like, and I should have known better.
But now, living in my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget my past, to forget who I am and where I have been, and to lose sight of where I want to be going.That blind woman on the streets of Washington, D.C., cured me of my blindness.She reminded me of my belief in humility and to always keep my eyes and heart open.By the way, I helped that lady to the post office.And in writing this essay, I hope to thank her for the priceless lesson.
【小题1】We can learn from the first two paragraphs that____________________.
A.the author regretted his act of prejudice |
B.the blind woman needed the money badly |
C.the author was as poor as the blind woman |
D.the author was a native American |
A.rather hurt | B.very excited | C.deeply moved | D.greatly inspired |
A.be nice to the elderly and the disabled |
B.try to experience different kinds of life |
C.treat others equally with love and respect |
D.think about one’s past as often as possible |
A.Learn from Your Past | B.How My Dream Comes True |
C.A Belief That Will Never Change | D.A Priceless Lesson in the Street |
【小题1】A
【小题2】A
【小题3】C
【小题4】D
解析试题分析:文章讲述的是一个盲人给我上了生动的一课,让我认识到自己的问题所在,即不能公平地对待每一个人。
【小题1】A 推理题。根据第二段 In an instant, I realized what I had done.I judged another person simply for what I assumed she had to be.I hated what I saw in myself.说明我为自己的偏见感觉羞愧,故A正确。
【小题2】A 推理题。根据第四段I have experienced many open acts of prejudice (偏见).I remember a time, at age 17 —— I worked as a waiter, and I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well in school, he would end up like me.对方说这样的话是严重的看不起我,让我感觉很受伤。
【小题3】C 推理题。根据最后一段2,3行That blind woman on the streets of Washington, D.C., cured me of my blindness.She reminded me of my belief in humility and to always keep my eyes and heart open.和文章第二段第二句This incident re-awakened my belief in humility(谦恭), even though I’d lost it for a moment.说明我意识到自己的问题所在,根据外表去判断一个人,而没有公平地对待别人,故C正确。
【小题4】D 主旨大意题。文章讲述的是一个盲人给我上了生动的一课,让我认识到自己的问题所在,故D正确。
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点评:本文集中考查推理题,对于考生在上下文中理解字里行间的能力要求较高。要求考生读懂文章中的每个句子的意思还要推理它们之间的关系,结合自己的生活常识和经验,再通过逻辑推理和判断,理解文章的言外之意,从而揭示文章的深层涵义。任何一篇文章都有其特定的写作目的,读者应当知道如何去做或按照某种方式传递思考问题。推理判断题的答案不可能在文章中直接找到,因此推理时我们务必要忠于原文,在文章中寻找并确定可推论的依据
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【小题1】What is the best title of the passage?
A.What is the character of the introvert? |
B.Why do people feel lonely in a crowd? |
C.How can we make ourselves calm down in a crowd? |
D.What do you do when you suddenly feel lonely in a crowd? |
A.serious | B.excited | C.outgoing | D.nervous |
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B.the writer does not like to deal with people from other regions |
C.the writer sometimes does not feel very comfortable in the crowd |
D.the writer has double personality when faced with different types of people |
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【小题1】How many reasons are given in the article as to why ordinary Chinese people are traveling abroad more today?
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C.Traveling to Europe. |
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C.People go to different places than they had planned to. |
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A.the travelers agreed with the changes. |
B.the travel agency didn’t make any changes. |
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C.Where Young Chinese Travelers Go |
D.Suggestions for the Chinese Travelers |
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【小题1】The underlined word “no-brainer” in Para. 1 probably means something that ______.
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B.how a rain barrel system works |
C.some advice on saving tap water |
D.the benefits of using rainwater |
A.Basic gardening skills. | B.Water-saving techniques. |
C.Wastewater treatment systems. | D.Roof rainwater collection. |
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Plan your day to learn more about your favorite zoo animals.
Don’t forget your camera – the best way to capture your visit forever.
Keep Safe at the Zoo:
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B.they couldstay close to the animals |
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D.it’s dangerous to play near the waterways |
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C.visitors enjoy their own food treats |
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D.attract people to the zoo |
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【小题1】Plug-ins can help us to do all of the following except _________.
A.listening to music |
B.watching animations and videos |
C.playing three-dimensioned games |
D.searching for information on the net |
A.a radio or TV connected with a computer |
B.a small,add-on piece of hardware which improves your web browser |
C.a small,add-on piece of software which can turn your computer into a radio or TV |
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B.the shockwave control loads itself and plays the movie for us |
C.we will be asked whether to download the shockwave control or not |
D.we have to buy the shockwave control and load it |
A.We have to buy it from the developer. |
B.We have to borrow it from the developer. |
C.We have to rent it from the developer. |
D.We can obtain from the developer without paying. |
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【小题1】Some people want to keep up with the Joneses because they _____.
A.want to be as rich as their neighbours |
B.want others to know or to think that they are rich |
C.don’t want others to know they are rich |
D.want to be good friends with their neighbours |
A.live outside New York City | B.live in New York City |
C.live in apartments | D.have many neighbours |
A.an important name |
B.a popular name in the United States |
C.his neighbour’s name |
D.a name often used by the rich |
A.correct | B.interesting | C.impossible | D.Good |
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Whatever rooms you might add to your house of life, the secret of enjoying life is to keep adding.
【小题1】The author intends to tell us that____________.
A.true happiness lies in achieving wealth by fair means |
B.big houses are people's most valued possessions |
C.big houses can in a sense bring richness of life |
D.true happiness comes from spiritual riches |
A.however materially rich, they never seem to be satisfied |
B.however materially rich, they remain spiritually poor |
C.though their house is big, they prefer a simple life |
D.though their house is big, it seems to be a cage |
A.more money brings more happiness |
B.art is needed to make your house beautiful |
C.literature can enrich your spiritual life |
D.sports contribute mainly to your physical fitness |
A.House of Life | B.Secret of Wealth |
C.Rest and Refreshment | D.Interest and Enthusiasm |
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【小题1】To compete with American students it’s very important to .
A.be quite confident |
B.be polite and friendly |
C.have more discussions with them |
D.understand what they think about |
A.gives a silly or simple answer |
B.tries to seize any chance to speak in class |
C.shows no interest in the course |
D.is considered to have no opinion of his own |
A.he asks a student to repeat what he has said |
B.the students bargain with him |
C.he pretends to know what he doesn’t |
D.he has to give a speech |
A.we should also remain modest in America |
B.modesty doesn’t help you much in America |
C.Americans also like modest people |
D.modesty can help you through an American graduate program |
A.providing examples |
B.making comparisons |
C.giving different figures |
D.telling personal experiences |
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