. Miss. Richardson knows much about the novel. I suppose that she must have read it, _______?
A. don’t I B. mustn’t she C. hasn’t she D. didn’t she
科目:高中英语 来源:2013-2014学年浙江省高三上学期期中英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
When I was young, I went looking for gold in California. I never found enough to make a rich strike. But I did discover a beautiful part of the country called Stanislau. Like Heaven on Earth, it had bright green hills and deep forests where soft winds touched the trees. By the time I arrived, the charming paradise had been deserted because miners’ good luck didn’t last.
Then, I realized I was not alone after all.
A man was smiling at me as he stood in front of his little house. Its front yard was full of blue and yellow flowers. White curtains hung from the windows and floated in the soft summer wind.
Still smiling, the man invited me inside. My spirit seemed to come to life again. I saw a bright rug on the shining wooden floor. And on little tables there were seashells, books and china vases full of flowers. A woman had made this house into a home. The delight in my heart showed on my face. The man read my thoughts. “All her work.” He said affectionately, “Nothing here hasn’t felt the touch of her hand.”
One picture on the wall was not hanging straight. He went to fix it. He stepped back several times to make sure the picture was straight. Then he gave it a gentle touch. “She always does that,” he explained, “It is like the finishing pat a mother gives her child’s hair after she has brushed it. I don’t know why I do it. I just do it.”
As he talked, I went to a little black-walnut shelf that held a small picture of the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. There was a sweetness and softness in the woman’s expression. The man stared at the picture. “Nineteen her last birthday. That was the day we married. When you see her...ah, just wait until you meet her!” “Where is she now?” I asked. “Oh, she is away visiting her parents. This is Wednesday,” he said slowly. “She will be back on Saturday, in the evening.”
That night, I stayed. The man told me his name was Henry.
Thursday evening we had two visitors, Tom and Joe. “We just drop over to ask when little madam is coming home. Any news from her?” “Oh yes,” the man replied. “A letter.” He took a yellowed letter out of his wallet and read it. It was full of loving messages. While reading, he glimpsed his friends and cried out, “Oh no, you are doing it again, Tom! Take your hands away and let me see your eyes. I’m going to tell her this time!” “No, you mustn’t do that, Henry,” the grey-haired miner said. “I am getting old. And any little sorrow makes me cry. Lord, we miss her so.”
Saturday finally came.
I was glad to see his two friends, Tom and Joe, with guitars, coming down the road as the sun began to set. They put the flowers they brought in vases and began to play some fast and lively songs.
Henry’s friends kept giving him glasses of whiskey. When I reached for one of the two remaining glasses, Tom stopped my arm. “Drop that! Take the other.” he whispered. I did so. Henry was served last. He had hardly swallowed his drink when the clock struck midnight. His face grew pale and paler. “Boys,” he said, “I am sick with fear. Help! I want to lie down.” Henry was asleep almost before the words were out of his mouth.
In a moment, those handy men had his clothes off and tucked him into his bed. They seemed to be getting ready to leave. So I said, “Please don’t go, gentlemen. She won’t know me. I am a stranger.” They glanced at each other. Then Joe said, “She? Poor thing, she’s been dead nineteen years!” “Dead?” I whispered. “That or worse.” he said.
“She went to see her folks half a year after she got married. On her way back, on a Saturday evening in June, when she was almost here, the Indians captured her. She’s never been heard of since. Henry went insane. But he only gets bad when that time of year comes round. Then we drop in here, three days before she’s due, to encourage him up and listen to him read the letter. Saturday we all come and get everything ready for a dance. We’ve done it for nineteen years. The first Saturday there were twenty-seven of us, but only two now. We drug him to sleep through the night. Then he’s all right for another year.”
The two old men opened the door and disappeared into the darkness of Stanislau.
1.You can sense the existence of a woman from the following sentences EXCEPT “______”.
A. Soft winds touched the trees in Stanislau.
B. There was a bright rug on the shining wooden floor.
C. There were seashells, books and china vases full of flowers.
D. A little black shelf held a small picture of a woman.
2.Tom cried when Henry read the yellowed letter, because ______.
A. he was getting older and older
B. he was moved by the loving messages in the letter
C. he felt sad at the thought of Henry’s wife
D. he was disappointed that Henry’s wife would arrive so late
3.Tom stopped my reaching for whiskey because ______.
A. there was not enough whiskey for Henry B. he didn’t want me to get drunk
C. that glass of whiskey was drugged D. it was for Henry’s wife
4.The underlined word “insane” probably means “______”.
A. depressed B. disappointed C. mad D. sick
5.It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. Henry’s wife was 38 when she was last seen
B. Tom and Joe have heard the letter many times
C. the author stayed in Henry’s house because he was lost
D. the two miners came on Saturday to share past memories
6.The story is mainly about ______.
A. ever-lasting love B. lifelong friendship
C. an unforgettable experience D. charming Stanislau
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015届江苏省高一下学期期初考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:完型填空
It happened many years ago, and I was in high school then. Being a student from a 36 family, I had to work on weekends to make some extra money that my family couldn’t really 37 to give me, and one day after work I lost my wallet.
My old car 38 gas in the back. I paid for the gas and then put my wallet on the bumper(保险杠),and drove off. I hadn’t even had time to 39 it when my phone rang and an old man asked me 40 I had lost my wallet. I checked the 41 of my jacket and to my horror, I had. He asked me to tell him how much money was 42 it, and I told him. He then told me where to 43 my wallet.
As I drove into his driveway, I 44 that his car was for the 45 . I was thinking that there was no way this man could 46 get out of hid car and get my wallet off the 47 . He had to pull over, 48 in his wheelchair, lower the lift, and then pick it up, I was 49 .
I knocked on the 50 and he told me to come in. I thanked him like 10 times for 51 my wallet. While I didn’t want to make him angry by offering him 52 , I really felt like offering something. So I asked him if there was anything I could do to repay his 53 , and he said, “Just pass 54 on.” I really wanted to thank him, so I 55 promised I would.
1. A.strange B.poor C.happy D.small
2. A.decide B.win C.afford D.keep
3. A.threw B.needed C.cost D.had
4. A.miss B.take C.open D.share
5. A.why B.how C.if D.when
6. A.corners B.parts C.sides D.pockets
7. A.for B.on C.behind D.in
8. A.pick up B.look for C.think about D.set up
9. A.noticed B.said C.meant D.wrote
10. A.young B.old C.disabled D.rich
11. A.sadly B.easily C.slowly D.bravely
12. A.house B.park C.street D.garden
13. A.get B.rush C.pull D.fall
14. A.angry B.pleased C.disappointed D.surprised
15. A.floor B.door C.board D.car
16. A.enjoying B.disliking C.finding D.hiding
17. A.money B.thanks C.invitations D.help
18. A.carefulness B.teaching C.understanding D.kindness
19. A.them B.it C.him D.those
20. A.suddenly B.worriedly C.calmly D.sincerely
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科目:高中英语 来源:2013届浙江省高二下学期期末考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Nicknames for Los Angeles
A nickname is a shortened form of a person's name. A nickname can also be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity. Nicknames can also be funny.
Los Angeles, California is the second largest city in population, after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the city’s initials, L.A. It is also called the City of Angels because Los Angeles means “the angels” in Spanish.
Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine. New York is called The Big Apple. So Los Angeles is sometimes called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that city’s warm climate.
The American motion picture and television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is called The Entertainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in the area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions of people visit the area. No trip to Los Angeles is complete without seeing the word "Hollywood" spelled out in huge letters on a hillside.
Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry.
Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land, using the first letters of Los and Angeles. This means a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of touch with reality.
The city of Los Angeles is part of Los Angeles County. There are many smaller cities in the county. Beverly Hills, with its rich people, is one of them. So is Pasadena, with its Rose Parade each New Year's Day. So are the coastal cities of Santa Monica and Malibu, where people like to ride surfboards on the Pacific Ocean waves.
A good place for watching unusual-looking people is Venice, an area on the west side of Los Angeles. A system of waterways designed after the Italian city of Venice has been built there.
Many people love Los Angeles for its warm sunny weather, beautiful mountains and beaches, and movie stars. That includes Randy Newman, who sings about his hometown.
1.A nickname of a place can have the following functions except ___________.
A.building up identity |
B.entertainment |
C.bringing pride to the locals |
D.uniting surrounding cities |
2.The underlined sentence can best be replaced by __________.
A.Your trip to Los Angeles is not perfect if you miss the big letters "Hollywood" on a hillside |
B.Not seeing the word "Hollywood" on a hillside means you haven’t been to Los Angeles. |
C.If you visit Los Angeles you should first pay a visit to "Hollywood" s on a hillside. |
D.Seeing the big letters "Hollywood" on a hillside means you’ve been really to Los Angeles. |
3.How many nicknames have been given to Los Angeles?
A.4 |
B.5 |
C.6 |
D.7 |
4.Which of the following is conveyed in this article?
A.Los Angeles is most famous for its nicknames. |
B.Hollywood alone adds fame to Los Angeles. |
C.All the nicknames increase the charm of Los Angeles. |
D.Los Angeles was built after the Italian city of Venice. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:江西省09-10学年高一下学期期中考试(英语) 题型:阅读理解
Teacher Wanted We have a good teaching opportunity beginning at the end of March for、native English teachers. We offer good pay and provide a comfortable teaching environment. We can ensure you this is an opportunity you do not want to miss. If interested send a photo and your CV to Jason at: americanenglishacademy@gmail.com. Tele:88867356 Applicants must have at least two years teaching experience and be from one of the following countries: UK,USA,CAN,AUS,NZ. |
Production assistant wanted ——Fluent English speaker ——easy going,open-minded ——Background in the industry ——Excellent computer skills Please drop us your CV to the address below if you feel that you would suit one of the positions.Please click on the link below to see our offices: http://www.brightshadowfilms,com/QTVR.html hr@brightshadowfilms.com Tele:88822357 |
Teacher Wanted We want to find a teacher with following qualities: 1.Native English speaker who comes from USA, UK, CAN and AUS; 2. Rich Experience in teaching English; 3.Good computer skills If you are interested in the position,pleas, contact Sabrina immediately:13661641372 |
Babel International Communication Club Now we are looking for a program coordinator. Location:Shanghai(People Square) Requirements: 1.Be good at communication,fun-loving and most importantly organizing. 2.Native English Speaker or English fluently If you meet the above requirements,please send your resume to babelchina@126.com Tel:86(021)63222995 |
61.If you are a native English speaker from New Zealand and want a teaching job,
you may contact_______.
A.hyhysh@hotmail.com B.babelchina@126.com
C:hr@brightshadowfilms.com D.americanenglishacademy@gmail.com
62.Which of the following jobs pays most attention to organizing?
A.An English teacher. B.A program coordinator.
C.A production assistant. D.A branch director.
63.If you are a non-native English speaker with great skills in computer,which of the following telephones may interest you?
A.86(021)63222995. B.13661641372. C.88822357. D.88867356.
64. If you know nothing about computer, you can telephone which number?
A. 88867356 B. 88822357 C. 13661641372 D. All above.
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科目:高中英语 来源:广东省2009-2010学年度高二第一学期期末联考 题型:阅读理解
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Recently, a survey was done among 288,000 students, which shows that today’s traditional-age college freshmen are “more materialistic and less altruistic (利他主义的)” than at any time in the 19 years of the poll (民意调查).
Not surprisingly, in these hard times, the students’ major purpose “is to be financially well off. Developing a meaningful philosophy of life is less important than ever.” It follows then that today the most popular course is not literature or history but accounting.
Interest in teaching, social service and the “altruistic” fields is at a low. On the other hand, enrollment in business programs, engineering and computer science is way up.
That’s no surprise either. A friend of mine (a sales representative for a chemical company) was making twice the salary of her college instructors in her first year on the job---even before she completed her two-year associate degree.
Though it’s true that we all need a career, it is equally true that our civilization has accumulated an incredible amount of knowledge in fields far beyond our own and that it will be better for our understanding of these other contributions—either scientific or artistic.
Similarly, it is true that, in studying the diverse wisdom of others, we learn how to think. More importantly, perhaps, education teaches us to see the connections between things, as well as to see beyond our immediate needs.
Weekly we read of unions who went on strike for higher wages, only to drive their employer out of business. No company; No job. How shortsighted in the long run!
But the most important argument for a broad education is that in studying the accumulated wisdom of the ages, we improve our moral sense. I saw a cartoon recently which shows a group of businessmen looking puzzled as they sit around a conference table; one of them is talking on the intercom (对讲机) : “Miss Baxter,” he says, “could you please send in someone who can distinguish right from wrong?”
From the long-term point of view, that’s what education really ought to be about.
51. According to the result of the survey, college students _______________.
A. take developing a meaningful philosophy of life more seriously
B. have a wide range of knowledge in many aspects
C. pay more attention to the study of literature
D. have never been so materialistic as today
52. The students’ criteria (标准) for choosing their majors today are largely based on _________.
A. their own understanding of the courses
B. the financial goals they seek in life
C. the influence of their instructors
D. the vast potential for the future educational development
53. What does the fifth paragraph imply?
A. Knowledge in other fields has nothing to do with one’s career.
B. Business management should be included in educational programs
C. The importance of a broad education should not be ignored
D. A good understanding of the civilization will make students rich.
54. The author’s attitude to the effect of studying the diverse wisdom of others is ______________.
A. positive B. indifferent C. doubtful D. negative
55. The writer wrote the passage in order to indicate that ______________.
A. college students today are not a diligent generation
B. people engaged in technical jobs lead a more meaningful life
C. career seekers shouldn’t focus on immediate interests only
D. working experience outside college counts a lot to one’s future career
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