—She shouldn’thave done that sort of thing.
—Whatever she didwas reasonable, ________ to what you had done. Besides, it’s none of yourbusiness. Get down to ________ your lessons.
科目:高中英语 来源:2010届上海市高三八校联考英语试题 题型:阅读理解
Throughout this long, tense election, everyone has focused on the presidential candidates and how they’ll change America. Rightly so. But selfishly, I’m more fascinated by Michelle
Obama and what she might be able to do, not just for this country, but for me as an African-American woman. As the potential First Lady, she would have the world’s attention. And that means that for the first time people will have a chance to get up close and personal with the type of African-American woman they so rarely see.
Usually, the lives of black women go largely unexamined. The prevailing theory seems to be that we’re all hot-tempered single mothers who can’t keep a man. Even in the world of make-believe, black women still can’t escape the stereotype of being neck-swirling, eye-rolling, oversexed females raised by our never-married, alcoholic mothers.
These images have helped define the way all black women are viewed, including Michelle Obama. Before she ever gets the chance to commit to a cause, charity or foundations as First Lady, her most urgent and perhaps most complicated duty may be simply to be herself.
It won’t be easy. Because few mainstream publications have done in-depth features on regular African American women, little is known about who we are, what we think and what we face on a regular basis. For better or worse, Michelle will become a stand-in for us all.
Just as she will have her critics, she will also have millions of adoring fans who usually have little interest in the First Lady. African-American blogs have all written about what they’d like to see Michelle bring to the White House---mainly showing the world that a black woman can support her man and raise a strong black family. Michelle will have to work to please everyone---an impossible task. But for many African-American women like me, just a little of her poise, confidence and intellect will go a long way in changing an image that’s been around for far too long.
69. Why does Michelle Obama hold a strong fascination for the author?
A. She serves as a role model for African-American women.
B. She possesses many admirable qualities becoming a First Lady.
C. She will present to the world a new image of African-American women.
D. She will pay closer attention to the interests of African-American women
70. What is the common stereotype of African-American women according to the author?
A. They are victims of family violence.
B. They are of an inferior social group.
C. They use quite a lot of body language.
D. They live on charity and social welfare.
71. What does the author say about Michelle Obama as a First Lady?
A. However many fans she has, she should remain modest.
B. She shouldn’t disappoint the African-American community.
C. However hard she tries, she can’t expect to please everybody.
D. She will give priority to African-American women’s concern.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012-2013学年陕西渭南希望高级中学高二下期期末考试英语卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
One evening I went out and left my 17-year-old son and his girlfriend in charge of his 8-year-old brother and 4-year-old sister. I left with complete confidence that the older children would do a wonderful job of babysitting the younger children and the younger children would do a wonderful job of accompanying(陪伴)the older ones. Later, I discovered that I was completely wrong.
I had decided to return home earlier than planned so that my son and his girlfriend could go out. I called home with this happy news. But instead of hearing his cheerful, grateful voice on the other end of the line, all I heard was the sound of a telephone ringing.
It was, I should point out, after 10 p.m., when the two younger children should have been in bed, and when the two older children should have been answering the phone. “I’ll give him a lesson, ” I said.I decided they must be outside.Why they might be outside at 10:30 on a winter night I had no idea, but it was the only explanation I could come up with.
Finally, in desperation(绝望), I called his girlfriend’s house. His girlfriend answered. “Yes,” she said brightly, “He’s right here.”
He came on the phone.I was not my usual calm, patient. After all, one of the rules of survival for modern parents is that you can’t trust modern teenagers. “Where are the children?” I said. He said they were with him. They had done nothing wrong. My son had taken the younger children over to his girlfriend’s house just for ice cream and cake. Well, it turns out that I shouldn’t have believed it. It was only part of the truth.
The following Saturday evening we were at my parents’ home, celebrating my birthday. My oldest son gave me the children’s gifts — a series of lovely color photographs of my children, dressed in their best clothes, and wearing their most wonderful expressions. They are pictures to treasure a lifetime, all taken by the father of my son’s girlfriend.
【小题1】The author went out and left her eldest son in charge of the younger children because________.
A.she knew that his girlfriend was a good baby-sitter |
B.she believed he could take good care of the younger ones with the help of his girlfriend |
C.the older children have always loved the younger ones |
D.she could not find a baby-sitter on that winter night |
A.her son had brought his girlfriend home |
B.her son had left home with his girlfriend |
C.she shouldn’t have completely trusted her son |
D.she should have taken the children along with her |
A.had their pictures taken | B.received some gifts |
C.had a birthday party | D.showed off their best clothes |
A.An Evening Out | B.Modern Teenagers |
C.Mother and Children | D.A Precious Birthday Gift |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012-2013学年重庆市重庆一中高二下学期4月月考英语试卷(带解析) 题型:填空题
单词拼写(共15小题,每小题1分,共15分)
【小题1】The officers on duty have ____________(克服) all the difficulties, many of them in tears.
【小题2】The Spring Festival Gala was broadcast live without ____________ (打断).
【小题3】It was the boy that was scolded for not____________ (道歉)to the girl who was made fun of by him.
【小题4】By ____________ (积累) as much wealth as possible, they finally came into power with their own financial support.
【小题5】“It’s now or never!” she exclaimed, and she knew she shouldn’t have ____________ (犹豫).
【小题6】 Large ____________ (数量) of money have been put into the research to find out the cause for the cancer. http://www. .com/
【小题7】Of course, no country has the ____________ (特权)of fishing in our coastal water.
【小题8】A distant ____________ (亲戚)is not as good as a near neighbour.
【小题9】Eating out ____________ (吸引) to me in my childhood, but it can’t now.
【小题10】Having worked hard for such a long time, I can ____________ (自信地) promise that this year is going to be very different. http://www. .com/
【小题11】As a designer, ____________ (想象) that customers are critical is very important.
【小题12】He has no ____________ (抱负) or aim in his life. He only drifts along.
【小题13】The Prime Minister ____________ (后悔)not having mentioned the problem at the international conference.
【小题14】We think that he is the most ____________ (体贴的) person we have ever met.
【小题15】____________ (沮丧) about her future, she began to take drugs and became addicted to it.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2014届陕西渭南希望高级中学高二下期期末考试英语卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
One evening I went out and left my 17-year-old son and his girlfriend in charge of his 8-year-old brother and 4-year-old sister. I left with complete confidence that the older children would do a wonderful job of babysitting the younger children and the younger children would do a wonderful job of accompanying(陪伴)the older ones. Later, I discovered that I was completely wrong.
I had decided to return home earlier than planned so that my son and his girlfriend could go out. I called home with this happy news. But instead of hearing his cheerful, grateful voice on the other end of the line, all I heard was the sound of a telephone ringing.
It was, I should point out, after 10 p.m., when the two younger children should have been in bed, and when the two older children should have been answering the phone. “I’ll give him a lesson, ” I said.I decided they must be outside.Why they might be outside at 10:30 on a winter night I had no idea, but it was the only explanation I could come up with.
Finally, in desperation(绝望), I called his girlfriend’s house. His girlfriend answered. “Yes,” she said brightly, “He’s right here.”
He came on the phone.I was not my usual calm, patient. After all, one of the rules of survival for modern parents is that you can’t trust modern teenagers. “Where are the children?” I said. He said they were with him. They had done nothing wrong. My son had taken the younger children over to his girlfriend’s house just for ice cream and cake. Well, it turns out that I shouldn’t have believed it. It was only part of the truth.
The following Saturday evening we were at my parents’ home, celebrating my birthday. My oldest son gave me the children’s gifts — a series of lovely color photographs of my children, dressed in their best clothes, and wearing their most wonderful expressions. They are pictures to treasure a lifetime, all taken by the father of my son’s girlfriend.
1.The author went out and left her eldest son in charge of the younger children because________.
A.she knew that his girlfriend was a good baby-sitter
B.she believed he could take good care of the younger ones with the help of his girlfriend
C.the older children have always loved the younger ones
D.she could not find a baby-sitter on that winter night
2.Shortly after the author left home one evening, she discovered that _________.
A.her son had brought his girlfriend home
B.her son had left home with his girlfriend
C.she shouldn’t have completely trusted her son
D.she should have taken the children along with her
3.“It was only part of the truth.” implies that the children not only enjoyed ice-cream but also _________.
A.had their pictures taken B.received some gifts
C.had a birthday party D.showed off their best clothes
4. Which is the best title of this passage?
A.An Evening Out B.Modern Teenagers
C.Mother and Children D.A Precious Birthday Gift
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科目:高中英语 来源:2010-2011学年浙江省高考模拟考试英语试题 题型:阅读理解
Today I was at the mall waiting for friends, when a lady wearing a knit hat and a sweater came up to me and, shivering, said, “I’m homeless. Would you mind buying me some food?”
In that split second, everything I’d learned since kindergarten flashed through my mind. Don’t talk to strangers… Be a good citizen… People will take advantage of you… Treat others as you wish to be treated…I guess love won the debate. “Sure,” I said. “What would you like?”
She thought and then said, “I’d like to get Chinese food.” We headed upstairs. She ordered soup, an egg roll, white rice, and pepper chicken. I would normally think that was a lot, but she had probably barely eaten in the last few days. I got my usual – lo mein and General Tso’s chicken.
Meanwhile I was eating my lo mein, picking around the cabbage and the other vegetables. Joyce said, “If you don’t like it you can take it back.” I told her that I liked it, but was not fond of the vegetables. She broke into a big grin. “You don’t like vegetables, huh? Neither did I. But now I do.” I immediately felt guilty. How could I be picking at my food across from someone who barely gets to eat at all?
I tried my best to finish, but she seemed to sense my guilt and said, “You don’t have to eat it if you don’t want it.” How could she know what I was feeling? I told her the dish was my favorite, but I just eat slowly.
She got up to get a to-go box. “Would you like one?” she asked, but I refused. I realized that this food would probably last her for a few days, and I was glad she had ordered a lot.
“Would you like these?” I asked, gesturing at the food I had left untouched. “Oh, no, thank you,” she said. “This is enough.” I got up to throw my tray away, feeling guilty again.
“I need to meet my friends now,” I explained. “It was so nice to meet you, Joyce.”
“You too, Claire,” she replied with a smile. “Thank you.”
I headed to the theater, and she went back downstairs. I kept puzzling, Why is Joyce homeless? She shouldn’t need people to buy her dinner. She was a nurse. She got good grades. She took pictures for her yearbook. She was the person I hope to be in the future. How could such a good life be rewarded with horrible luck?
Anyway, I wish her the best, and hope that the force that brought us together will help her find what she deserves in life.
1. From the second paragraph we know that the writer ___________.
A. debated with the girl over moral issues
B. hated having to make a quick decision
C. hesitated before she decided to reach out
D. fell in love with the girl at first sight
2.The writer felt guilty for a moment because _________.
A. she was particular about food and also wasted so much
B. she was a strict vegetarian who ate very little
C. she didn’t order enough food for the girl
D. she urged the girl to take her share of food
3. Why did Joyce end up unemployed and homeless?
A. She was a victim of high education.
B. She actually had some kind of mental disorder.
C. She graduated with average grades.
D. The reason is not yet given.
4. The passage is intended to _________.
A. arouse readers' curiosity
B. explore social problems
C. teach readers a lesson
D. share a personal story
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