Many people are astonished to heat that coins issued before the birth of Christ- representing sixty generations of human life- can be bought for just a few dollars. Owning something which has literally passed through the hands of so many of our ancestors (祖先) is instantly appealing. When such a coin is not only rare but beautiful, it is not surprising that collectors will pay thousands of dollars to own it. Australia’s own coins, although so much more recent than, say, Roman coins, can still be very valuable. For example, in March1992 an Australian 1920 sovereign was sold for$287,000 at a London auction.
Coins speak to us from the past. If we care to study them we can learn more about how our ancestors used to think. But perhaps most interestingly, we can discover how people dealt with one another. Basically, coins represent the value put objects which we own and want to trade, now or at some future date. We can call this complex system currency(货币). Australia, like few other countries in the world can trace its history through its currency.
1. The word closest in meaning to “was kindled” as it is used in the passage is ________.
A.began
B.dived
C.filled
D.went
2. After receiving the coins as a young child, the author felt ________.
A.suddenly very rich
B.a desire to spend them all
C.moved by owning very old objects
D.an overwhelming sense of discovery
3. If something is “instantly appealing” it is ________.
A.wildly exciting
B.immediately pleasing
C.invariably interesting
D.strangely curious
4. Australia’s coins can be valuable even though ________.
A.they have been passed down through generations
B.they are not very old
C.the currency has changed
D.the currency system is complex
5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
A.Coin collecting has always been an expensive hobby.
B.Numismatics appeals to both children and adults
C.Coins were not issued before the birth of Christ.
D.Australia is unique in that it can trace its history through coins.
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be
kindled被引起,被点燃,选择A
2. I was certainly impressed by possessing objects从这句话可以看出,这个钱币没有使我突然暴富起来,但是我却突然有占有钱币的欲望 3. instantly立即,即刻,appealing吸引人的 4. Australia’s own coins, although so much more recent than Roman coins尽管澳大利亚的货币比罗马年代要近得多,但仍然很值钱 5. A集钱币并不需要花很多钱,C第二段第一句话,公元前就有货币,D澳大利亚并不是唯一能够通过钱币来追溯历史的国家
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:054
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1 ̄25各题所给的四个选项中,选出一 个最佳答案。
We arrived 1 Spain for the first time 2 and I decided to buy a car because we had sold 3 we had in England before leaving. Yesterday the sales office rang us 4 the car was ready. I had tried out a model 5 it before but as I was 6 in this city, my wife did not 7 it on my own so we went together to 8 . We paid 9 and signed the papers. They told us that 10 us to a garage, 11 we could fill up. The 12 the office was 13 and we got there safely. But when I turned into the main road I suddenly saw a lot of cars racing towards me. I got 14 15 by backing into the garage 16 and the man behind me shouted at me. " 17 problem to 18 on the right, isn't it?" my wife said. "Yes, if only I 19 a few lessons for practice," I replied, "You 20 go carefully 21 home," my wife said. "You'd be sorry if you had an accident 22 the first day, 23 " While we were talking, the man behind got out of his car and said in good English "Would you 24 me when you are thinking of leaving? Or are you going to sit in your car 25 day?"
(1) A. to B. in C. at D. on [ ] (2) A. few weeks since B. since a few weeks C. few weeks ago D. a few weeks ago [ ] (3) A. that B. which C. the one D. the one what [ ] (4) A. for saying B. to say C. for telling D. to tell [ ] (5) A. as B. like C. the same that D. similar [ ] (6) A. no longer used to driving B. still not used to drive C. not yet used to driving D. already not used to drive [ ] (7) A. want me to collect B. like me to collect C. want that I collected D. like that I collected [ ] (8) A. bring it B. take it C. fetch it D. carry it away [ ] (9) A. the car B. the car for C. for the car D. how much the car [ ] (10) A. there was enough petrol to take B. there was enough petrol for taking C. it was enough petrol to take D. it was enough petrol for taking [ ] (11) A. where at B. there C. there where D. where [ ] (12) A. nearest garage at B. nearest garage to C. garage most near D. most near garage to [ ] (13) A. at 100 yards away B. at 100 yards far C. about 100 yards away D. about 100 yards far [ ] (14) A. away from their way B. away from their road C. out of their way D. out their road [ ] (15) A. as fast as I could B. so fast as I could C. as fast as I may D. so fast as I may [ ] (16) A. once more B. one more time C. one other time D. another time [ ] (17) A. It's so much B. It's such a C. That's such a D. That's so much a [ ] (18) A. remind to drive B. remind driving C. remember to drive D. remember driving [ ] (19) A. would have B. would have had C. was having D. had had [ ] (20) A. had better B. would better C. had rather D. would rather [ ] (21) A. in the way to B. on the way to C. in the way D. on the way [ ] (22) A. in B. on C. at D. by [ ] (23) A. hadn't you? B. shouldn't you? C. wouldn't you D. won't you [ ] (24) A. mind to tell B. object telling C. mind telling D. upset to tell [ ] (25) A. every B. each C. all the D. all [ ]
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:054
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In the United States, boys and girls start school when they are five years old.In some states they must stay in school 1 they are sixteen.Most students are seventeen or eighteen years old when they 2 from secondary school. 3 name for secondary school is high school.
4 children go to public elementary and secondary schools.The 5 of public school pupils do not have to 6 directly(直接) for their children's education because tax money 7 the public school.If a child 8 a private school his parents pay the school for the 9 education.
Today about half of the 10 schools' graduates(毕业生) go on to colleges(学院) and universities(综合性大学) that 11 tax money from the government.A student at a state university does not 12 to pay very much if his parents live in the state.Private colleges and universities are 13 , however.Almost half of the college students in the United States work 14 they are studying, When a student's family is not rich, he has to earn(赚) money for 15 of his college expenses.
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
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阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I’m a straight-A student and have been my whole life .When you come from a family of educators, it just seems 36 .
With high academic standards and a competitive 37 , I don’t just like losing and I also can’t 38 it. I need to beat the 39 students, perfectly in everything. I’ve even gone so far as to define myself by my 40 , saying how outstanding I am. If I don’t get the grade I 41 then I am lost.
Today I was sitting in class trying to 42 the last minutes studying for a test in which I had to get full marks. 43 the girl behind me started talking to me, I tried to listen 44 while still glancing at my study sheet 45 .When I thought the conversation required it, I smiled, nodded and 46 . And then I found myself wishing she would be 47 so I could study .After a while, she said, “You know, you’re a really good 48 . You’re so easy to talk to.” I froze.
I replayed the praise in my head before smiling and accepting it 49 . But inside, I knew it wasn’t true .She’d made every effort to have a conversation and I wasn’t even trying to 50 .
I passed the test excellently despite my 51 of lost study time, but the one thing I needed to learn most wasn’t on that test. I had 52 being the best student so that I had failed at just being normal. So what 53 to me most? What I have is all about my personal 54 and about me being too self-centered. There can only be so many scholars, but there is 55 enough sympathy. I want that to be what matters to me --- sympathy.
36. A. usual B. helpless C. unfortunate D. natural
37. A. spirit B. sport C. school D. market
38. A. take B. recommend C. stand D. help
39. A. ordinary B. top C. handsome D. strong
40. A. strength B. appearance C. grades D. tricks
41. A. invent B. expect C. copy D. hide
42. A. save B. spend C. collect D. cost
43. A. When B. After C. Because D. Before
44. A. rudely B. bitterly C. excitedly D. politely
45. A. in no time B. on time C. for a long time D. now and then
46. A. refused B. worked C. agreed D. waited
47. A. quiet B. gentle C. pretty D. safe
48. A. talker B. listener C. lecturer D. teacher
49. A. angrily B. carelessly C. disappointedly D. gladly
50. A. alarm B. gather C. participate D. shout
51. A. fear B. joy C. worry D. possession
52. A. given up B. focused on C. complained of D. dreamed of
53. A. happens B. matters C. appeals D. devotes
54. A. success B. failure C. depression D. health
55. A. always B. ever C. much D. never
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
There was once a great war between two countries. The war had been going on for some time and the soldiers were starting to feel 21 the long battle.
On a hot afternoon, a man was 22 past a small group of soldiers digging a huge pit(坑). The group leader was shouting orders and threatening 23 if the work was not completed within the hour. The man riding the horse 24 and asked,“Sir, why are you only shouting orders? Why cannot you help them yourself?”
The group leader looked at him and replied, “What do you 25 ? I’m the leader. The men do as I 26 them to.” He then added,“If you feel so strongly about helping them, you are 27 to do so yourself!”
The man got down from the 28 and started walking up to the soldiers at work. The group leader was simply 29 !The man took up the 30 and started helping the soldiers and worked with them till the job was 31 !
Before leaving, the man 32 the soldiers on their work, and 33 the group leader. He said, “Next time your 34 prevents you from supporting your people, you should inform your 35 authorities, and I will provide a more permanent 36 .”
The group leader was now completely surprised. Only now he looked 37 at the man and realized the man was the army general!
The army general exhibited some of the key 38 that are important for a true leader. There are 39 people who are ready to really help get the work done. They 40 the status of the leader but not the state of the leader.
21. A. astonished at B. tired of C. frightened of D. embarrassed at
22. A. walking B. riding C. driving D. running
23. A. illness B. battle C. punishment D. death
24. A. stopped B. waited C. stayed D. doubted
25. A. remember B. mean C. express D. imagine
26. A. remind B. tell C. beg D. invite
27. A. sure B. lucky C. ready D. welcome
28. A. horse B. plane C. car D. bike
29. A. shocked B. moved C. encouraged D. worried
30. A. tools B. guns C. clothes D. bricks
31. A. improved B. lost C. finished D. allowed
32. A. thanked B. rewarded C. instructed D. congratulated
33. A. interviewed B. answered C. tested D. approached
34. A. people B. order C. leader D. status
35. A. richer B. higher C. cleverer D. smaller
36. A. prize B. solution C. salary D. experiment
37. A. frequently B. closely C. seriously D. firmly
38. A. problems B. courses C. qualities D. speeds
39. A. few B. some C. most D. many
40. A. achieve B. call C. prepare D. collect
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Tony was a young man different from the other people in the small village. He tried to 36 from the same old familiar routine, and looked around for new ideas. So people 37 at him and even his 38 felt ashamed for having “a black sheep” in their home.
But Tony didn’t care about their ugly 39 . He believed in his ability and held his head up high. One day as he 40 through the village, his shoes got stuck in the weed (杂草). Pulling them out from the weed, Tony was lost in thought. Then 41 , it occurred to him what he wanted to do in life.
He went around 42 the shoes of everyone in the village and pitied the sight of their worn-out footwear. The city shoes were too 43 for the poor villagers, so they wore shoes 44 no one could use it ever again.
Tony went to the city to collect information and resources on how to 45 shoes. He worked with a shoemaker and 46 home six months later, equipped with 47 and material. He made a pair of shoes for everyone in his family. Soon the villagers 48 Tony to make shoes for them, too. He set a(n) 49 they could afford, where his profits(利润)were included.
50 spread like fire and soon Tony had shoe projects he never dreamed of. He put 51 a board at his home. It read, “Tony Shoe Mart gives your feet some love.”
Soon Tony 52 many villagers in his factory, and everyone in his own family had a job that earned them more money than their regular jobs. Now Tony’s parents were 53 of their son because Tony became the village savior.
Always believe in yourselves and your 54 . Be proud and confident of yourself no matter how 55 a person you are.
36.A.learn B.escape C.wake D.realize
37.A.pointed B.stared C.laughed D.shouted
38.A.friends B.workmates C.parents D.villagers
39.A.habits B.looks C.rules D.words
40.A.walked B.rode C.drove D.flew
41.A.suddenly B.finally C.fortunately D.surely
42.A.choosing B.appreciating C.observing D.seeking
43.A.cheap B.expensive C.nice D.common
44.A.after B.though C.till D.when
45.A.sell B.clean C.repair D.make
46.A.returned B.missed C.owned D.left
47.A.equipment B.knowledge C.energy D.strength
48.A.demanded B.forbade C.ordered D.asked
49.A.record B.example C.price D.limit
50.A.Word B.Lie C.Note D.Rumor
51.A.off B.away C.down D.up
52.A.found B.fired C.hired D.saved
53.A.proud B.afraid C.tired D.jealous
54.A.judgments B.decisions C.opinions D.abilities
55.A.famous B.honest C.small D.kind
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