科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：054
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A newspaper reporter's job can be very interesting. He meets all kinds of people and lives quite 1 life. He is on the rush for newspaper all the time, then after several years he 2 get a desk job, and life becomes a bit more settled.
In a day he may have to interview the prime minister of a foreign country, and the next day he may be writing 3 a football match. Sometimes he may be so 4 that he has hardly any time to sleep. And 5 other times he may go on for days 6 out for news, and yet return 7 empty hands.
In the beginning, a reporter has to 8 a very wide field. After the early years, he becomes more specialized（专门的）in his work. 9 example, he may finally 10 to write only on politics or sports. Some newspapers have book reviewers. Their job is 11 . They read the 12 books and then write reviews on the ones they like. Then there are those 13 write on films. So they get to see them even 14 they are shown in the cinema. 15 lucky, you would say!
A newspaper reporter's job can also be very 16 . A number of them have died rushing from one place to another and if there is a flood or a riot（暴乱）they may get 17 or even be killed. Three years ago there was a reporter 18 camera was broken by a group of men, 19 they were angry with him for taking their pictures. Dangerous or not, one thing is certain, and that is, their job is always 20 .
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(1)A.a happy |
B.an easy |
C.a busy |
D.a simple |
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(2)A.must |
B.need |
C.has to |
D.may |
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(3)A.to |
B.about |
C.down |
D.with |
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(4)A.excited |
B.tired |
C.busy |
D.asleep |
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(5)A.at |
B.in |
C.on |
D.from |
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(6)A.looks |
B.looking |
C.looked |
D.looking |
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(7)A.by |
B.in |
C.of |
D.with |
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(8)A.plough |
B.work |
C.cover |
D.develop |
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(9)A.Take |
B.An |
C.Follow |
D.For |
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(10)A.beAgreed |
B.beAsked |
C.be hoped |
D.be enjoyed |
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(11)A.pleasing |
B.pleased |
C.hard |
D.easy |
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(12)A.oldest |
B.newest |
C.earliest |
D.latest |
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(13)A.that |
B.whom |
C.who |
D.which |
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(14)A.after |
B.until |
C.unless |
D.before |
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(15)A.WhatA |
B.How |
C.So |
D.Too |
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(16)A.dangerous |
B.difficult |
C.exciting |
D.safe |
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(17)A.hurting |
B.to hurt |
C.hurted |
D.hurt |
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(18)A.that |
B.which |
C.whose |
D.whom |
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(19)A.although |
B.since |
C.but |
D.because |
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(20)A.known |
B.unable |
C.interesting |
D.successful |
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科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together, they traveled around the world, adding only the 36 art treasures to their collection.
One year, as winter approached, 37 engulfed (吞没) the nation, and the young man left to 38 his country. After only a few short weeks, his father received a telegram. His beloved son was 39 in action. The art collector 40 awaited more news, 41 he would never see his son again. Within days, his fears were 42 . The young man had died while rushing a fellow soldier to a doctor.
Upset and 43 , the old man faced the coming Christmas holidays with sadness. On Christmas morning, a knock on the door awakened the 44 old man. As he opened the door, he was greeted by a 45 with a large package in his hands.
He introduced himself to the old man by saying,“ I was a 46 of your son. I was the one he was 47 when he died. May I come in for a few moments? I have something to show you.”
As the two began to 48 , the soldier told of how the man's son had told everyone of his, not to mention his father's 49 of fine art. “I am no 50 ,” said the soldier, “but I want to give you this.”
As the old man unwrapped the package, he saw a portrait his son. Though the world would 51 consider it the work of a genius, the painting featured the young man's face 52 striking detail.
Overcome with emotion, the man 53 the soldier. After the soldier had left, the old man put the painting above the fireplace, pushing 54 thousands of dollars worth of art. His task completed, the old man sat in his chair and spent Christmas gazing at the 55 he had been given.
36. A. latest B. richest C. cheapest D. finest
37. A. war B. fire C. storm D. flood
38. A. save B. serve C. help D. build
39. A. fighting B. acting C. missing D. dying
40. A. anxiously B. calmly C. quietly D. secretly
4l. A. wondering B. doubting C. fearing D. expecting
42. A.comp1eted B. doubled C. removed D. confirmed
43. A. lonely B. tired C. nervous D. frightened
44. A. sad B. puzzled C. angry D. worried
45. A. farmer B. soldier C. painter D. seller
46. A. friend B. photographer C. partner D. guard
47. A. rescuing B. carrying C. guarding D. hiding
48. A. argue B. move C. talk D. eat
49. A. description B. love C. sense D. understanding
50. A. reporter B. businessman C. hero D. artist
5l. A. sometimes B. often C. never D. still
52. A. for B. in C. of D. on
53. A. treated B. questioned C. welcomed D. thanked
54. A. own B. aside C. up D. off
55. A. treasure B. souvenir C. gift D. package
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科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
On August 26, 1999, New York City experienced a torrential downpour. The rain caused the streets to __36__ and the subway system almost came to a stop.
Unfortunately, this happened during the morning rush hour. Many people who were going to work were __37__ to go home. Some battled to __38__ a taxi or to get on a bus. Still others faced the __39__ bravely, walking miles to get to work.
I __40__ to be one of the people on the way to work that morning. I went from subway line to subway line only to find that most __41__ had stopped. After making my way __42__ crowds of people, I finally found a subway line that was __43__. Unfortunately, there were so many people waiting to __44__ the subway that I could not even get down the stairs to the __45__. So I took the train going in the opposite direction, and then switch back to the downtown train. Finally, after what seemed like an forever, the train __46__ my stop. Then I had to walk several blocks in the increasingly heavy rain. When I finally got to my office, I was __47__ through, exhausted and __48__.
My co-workers and I spent most of the day drying off. When it was 5:00 pm，I was ready to go home. I was about to turn off my computer __49__ I received an email from Garth, my Director:
I would like to thank all of you who made the effort and __ 50__ reported to work. It is always reassuring(令人欣慰), at times like these, when employees so clearly show their __51__ to their jobs. Thank you.
Garth’s email was short, but I learned more from that __52__ message than I ever did from a textbook. The email taught me that a few words of __53__ can make a big difference. The rainstorm and the traffic __54__ had made me tied and upset. But Garth’s words immediately__55__ me and put a smile back on my face.
36. A. break B. flood C. sink D. crash
37. A. forced B. refused C. adjusted D. gathered
38. A. order B. pay C. call D. search
39. A. climate B. scenery C. storm D. burden
40. A. used B. promised C. deserved D. happened
41. A. practice B. routine C. process D. service
42. A. to B. through C. over D. for
43. A. operating B. cycling C. turning D. rushing
44. A. check B. carry C. find D. board
45. A. street B. ground C. floor D. platform
46. A. paused B. crossed C. reached D. parked
47. A. wet B. weak C. sick D. hurt
48. A. ashamed B. discouraged C. surprised D. puzzled
49. A. while B. when C. where D. after
50. A. hardly B. casually C. absolutely D. eventually
51. A. devotion B. donation C. connection D. reaction
52. A. accurate B. urgent C. brief D. humorous
53. A. promise B. appreciation C. advice D. guidance
54. A. troubles B. signals C. rules D. signs
55. A. corrected B. supported C. amazed D. refreshed
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科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
For many people today, reading is no longer relaxation. To keep up their work they must read letters, reports, trade publications, interoffice communications, not to mention newspapers and magazines: a never ending flood of words. In 11 a job or advancing in one, the ability to read and comprehend 12 can mean the difference between success and failure. Yet the unfortunate fact is that most of us are 13 readers. Most of us develop poor reading 14 at an early age, and never get over them. The main deficiency (不足) 15 in the actual stuff of language itself—words. Taken individually, words have 16 meaning until they are put together into phrases, sentences and paragraphs. 17 , however, the untrained reader does not read groups of words. He laboriously reads one word at a time, often regressing to 18 words or passages. Regression, the tendency to look back over 19 you have just read, is a common bad habit in reading. Another habit which 20 down the speed of reading is vocalization—sounding each word either orally or mentally as 21 reads.
To overcome these bad habits, some reading clinics use a device called an 22 , which moves a bar (or curtain) down the page at a predetermined speed. The bar is set at a slightly faster rate 23 the reader finds comfortable, in order to “stretch” him. The accelerator forces the reader to read fast, 24 word-by-word reading, regression and sub-vocalization, practically impossible. At first 25 is sacrificed for speed. But when you learn to read ideas and concepts, you will not only read faster, 26 your comprehension will improve. Many people have found 27 reading skill greatly improved after some training. 28 Charlie Au, a business manager, for instance, his reading rate was a reasonably good 172 words a minute 29 the training, now it is an excellent 1,378 words a minute. He is delighted that how he can 30 more reading material in a short period of time.
11. A. applying B. doing C. offering D. getting
12. A. easily B. quickly C. roughly D. decidedly
13. A. good B. curious C. urgent D. poor
14. A. habits B. training C. situations D. custom
15. A. lies B. combines C. touches D. involves
16. A. some B. little C. a lot D. dull
17. A. Fortunately B. In fact C. Logically D. Unfortunately
18. A. reuse B. rewrite C. reread D. recite
19. A. what B. which C. that D. if
20. A. scales B. cuts C. measures D. slows
21. A. some one B. he C. one D. reader
22. A. accelerator B. actor C. operator D. observer
23. A. then B. as C. beyond D. than
24. A. enabling B. making C. leading D. indicating
25. A. meaning B. theme C. comprehension D. regression
26. A. nor B. but C. or D. for
27. A. our B. your C. their D. such a
28. A. Look at B. Take C. Make D. Consider
29. A. before B. in C. after D. for
30. A. master B. go over C. get through D. present
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科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
For many people today, reading is no longer relaxation. To keep up their work they must read letters, reports, trade publications, interoffice communications, not to mention newspapers and magazines: a never ending flood of words. In 11 a job or advancing in one, the ability to read and comprehend 12 can mean the difference between success and failure. Yet the unfortunate fact is that most of us are 13 readers. Most of us develop poor reading 14 at an early age, and never get over them. The main deficiency (不足) 15 in the actual stuff of language itself—words. Taken individually, words have 16 meaning until they are put together into phrases, sentences and paragraphs. 17 , however, the untrained reader does not read groups of words. He laboriously reads one word at a time, often regressing to 18 words or passages. Regression, the tendency to look back over 19 you have just read, is a common bad habit in reading. Another habit which 20 down the speed of reading is vocalization—sounding each word either orally or mentally as 21 reads.
To overcome these bad habits, some reading clinics use a device called an 22 , which moves a bar (or curtain) down the page at a predetermined speed. The bar is set at a slightly faster rate 23 the reader finds comfortable, in order to “stretch” him. The accelerator forces the reader to read fast, 24 word-by-word reading, regression and sub-vocalization, practically impossible. At first 25 is sacrificed for speed. But when you learn to read ideas and concepts, you will not only read faster, 26 your comprehension will improve. Many people have found 27 reading skill greatly improved after some training. 28 Charlie Au, a business manager, for instance, his reading rate was a reasonably good 172 words a minute 29 the training, now it is an excellent 1,378 words a minute. He is delighted that how he can 30 more reading material in a short period of time.
11. A. applying B. doing C. offering D. getting
12. A. easily B. quickly C. roughly D. decidedly
13. A. good B. curious C. urgent D. poor
14. A. habits B. training C. situations D. custom
15. A. lies B. combines C. touches D. involves
16. A. some B. little C. a lot D. dull
17. A. Fortunately B. In fact C. Logically D. Unfortunately
18. A. reuse B. rewrite C. reread D. recite
19. A. what B. which C. that D. if
20. A. scales B. cuts C. measures D. slows
21. A. some one B. he C. one D. reader
22. A. accelerator B. actor C. operator D. observer
23. A. then B. as C. beyond D. than
24. A. enabling B. making C. leading D. indicating
25. A. meaning B. theme C. comprehension D. regression
26. A. nor B. but C. or D. for
27. A. our B. your C. their D. such a
28. A. Look at B. Take C. Make D. Consider
29. A. before B. in C. after D. for
30. A. master B. go over C. get through D. present
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