Once, long ago, there was a man who traveled from Persia to India on foot. He had been to India before. When he arrived at a village, he happened upon a fruit stand. In that village, fruit was quite because of the lack of water. The man was looking around at the fruits when he a big basket of some very red, very long fruit. It was the cheapest fruit in the shop, not expensive at all.
the man walked up to the counter (柜台) and asked: “How per kilo?” And the shopkeeper said: “Two rupees.” Two rupees in India is . The man thought to himself: “What a !” So he bought a whole kilogram of the fruit and began to it. But after he tried a few pieces, he screamed: “Oh, my God!” His eyes watered, his mouth burned, and his face turned . He coughed and choked and gasped for breath.
But despite his , he continued to stuff the fruits into his mouth! Onlookers their heads and laughed. One man yelled: “You’re , man! Those are chilies! People use them as a condiment (佐料). You don’t just eat them by the handful like that; they’re not fruit!” But the man replied: “No, I can’t ! I paid money for them, and now I’ll eat them. It’s my money!”
You probably think this man was pretty , right? Nevertheless, I bet you or someone you know makes the same on a daily basis. People invest money, time and effort into a relationship, business or job. Even when experience tells them that it’s not , and they know there’s little hope of improvement, they still because they don’t want to waste the previous investment. But this is . It is no different than being the man who continued eating chilies because he didn’t want to waste the money he’d paid for them.
Losing something is difficult, but it is important to the loss and move on. you’ll just keep burning your mouth on hot chilies.
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解析试题分析:本文叙述了一位男士步行从波斯到印度去,因为他以前没有去过印度,所以当他到达印度的一个村庄时,他看见一种水果,于是就买了一公斤,大口大口地吃起来,结果吃了一会儿,就感觉最辣,咳嗽,脸辣得很红可是他坚持继续吃,他说他已经花钱了不能把钱浪费了,这和人们做生意是一样,因为有前期的投资,不能轻易放弃。
【小题1】考查副词及语境的理解。A. often经常,B. never从不,C. sometimes有时,D. seldom很少,以前他们从来没有(never)来过印度,故选B
【小题2】考查形容词及语境的理解。A. common常见的,B. small小的,C. expensive贵的,D. tasteless没有味道的,根据下文:because of the lack of water.可知因为缺少水,所以水果很贵,选C
【小题3】考查动词及语境的理解。A. noticed注意,B. watched观察,C. recognized认出,D. selected挑选,这个人在四处看这些水果,这时他注意到一篮子很红,很长的水果。选A
【小题4】考查副词及语境的理解。A. Yet然而,B. So因此,C. Still仍然,D. Besides此外,因此这个人朝柜台走去,表示因果关系,选B
【小题5】考查形容词及语境的理解。A. large大,B. long长, C. many很多,D. much很多,修饰不可数名词。多少钱一斤,当指钱的时候用much,故选D
【小题6】考查代词及语境的理解。A. something某些东西,B. nothing没有什么,C. anything任何东西,D. everything每件东西,两卢布在印度真没有什么,故选B
【小题7】考查名词及语境的理解。A. bargain便宜货,B. trade 交易,C. business生意,D. regret遗憾,他心想,多么便宜,故选A
【小题8】考查动词及语境的理解。A. throw 扔,B. cut切,C. eat吃,D. cook烹饪,从下文:But after he tried a few pieces,可知他开始吃水果,选C
【小题9】考查形容词及语境的理解。A. pale苍白的,B. red红的,C. purple 紫色,D. yellow黄色,他的脸变红了,选B
【小题10】考查名词及语境的理解。A. fear害怕,B. warning警告,C. confusion困惑,D. pain痛苦,从下文的:He coughed and choked and gasped for breath.可知他很痛苦,选D
【小题11】考查动词及语境的理解。A. shook摇晃,B. raised提高,饲养,C. lowered 降低,D. nodded点头,旁观者都摇摇头大笑,选A
【小题12】考查形容词及语境的理解。A. amazing令人惊讶的,B. hungry饥饿的,C. crazy疯狂的,D. different不同的,从下文的:Those are chilies! People use them as a condiment (佐料).可知人们说他疯了,选C
【小题13】考查动词及语境的理解。A. believe相信,B. stop停止,C. agree同意,D. confuse拒绝,这个人说:不,我不能停,因为我花了钱买了它们,故选B
【小题14】考查形容词及语境的理解。A. impolite不礼貌,B. humorous 幽默的,C. awkward难对付的,棘手的,笨拙的,D. stupid愚蠢的,你可能会认为这个人很愚蠢,选D
【小题15】考查名词及语境的理解。A. mistake错误,B. agreement同意,C. impression印象,D. explanation解释,你和你认的的人都可能在日常生活中犯同样的错误,选A
【小题16】考查动词及语境的理解。A. changing改变,B. working工作,起作用,C. leaving离开,D. helping帮助,当经验告诉他们那不起作用时,他们仍然抱有一点改善的希望,故选B
【小题17】考查动词及语境的理解。A. refuse拒绝,B. worry担心,C. ignore忽视,D. continue继续,他们仍然继续做,因为他们不想浪费最初的投资,故选D
【小题18】考查形容词及语境的理解。A. illogical不合逻辑的,无意义的,B. unusual不寻常的,C. unnatural不自然的,D. incredible不可思议的,惊人的,难以置信的,未必可能的,从下文的:It is no different than being the man who continued eating chilies because he didn’t want to waste the money he’d paid for them.可知这样做是没有意义的,选A
【小题19】考查动词及语境的理解。A. remember记得,B. improve 改善,C. recognize认出,D. protect保护,认识到自己的损失并且继续向前是很重要的,故选C
【小题20】考查副词及语境的理解。A. Also也, B. However然而,C. Thus 因此,D. Otherwise否则,否则你将继续用辣椒辣你的嘴,故选D
考点:考查故事类短文
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:完型填空
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
My First Day
I was still shy in the presence of a crowd.And my first day at the new made me a laughing stock of the classroom. I was sent to the blackboard to write my .I knew my name, and knew how to write it, but standing at the blackboard with the ____ of so many pupils on my back made me inside and I was unable to write a single letter.
"Write your name," the teacher called to me. I the white chalk to the blackboard and, as I was about to write, my mind went blank; I could not remember my name, the first letter.
Somebody laughed and I became "Just forget us and write your name," the teacher called and walked to my side, at me to give me confidence.
"What’ s your name?" she asked. "Richard," I ____ . "Then write it."
I turned to the blackboard and lifted my hand to write, but then I was again. I tried to ___ my senses but I could remember nothing.I realized how totally I was and I grew weak and leaned my hot forehead the cold blackboard. The room burst into a loud and my muscles froze. I sat and myself.Why did I always appear so dumb I was called upon to perform in a crowd? I knew how to write as well as any other pupil in the classroom, and there was no I could read better than any of them, and I could talk when I was sure of myself. Then why did strange make me freeze? I sat with my ears and neck __, hearing the pupils around me whisper, hating myself.
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:完型填空
What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed into their nightclothes.Mary had them a story and finally they were asleep. “Babysitting (照看) the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely ,” she thought. “Sleep, " she considered, "if only I could!" But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back, she her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a(n) way to make money obviously hadn't met the three boys, she thought.The television was on, the room was warm, and the lights were dim.Mary's felt heavier and heavier.I mustn't sleep, she thought—which was whatshe did, of course.
Strangely enough, she soon that she was a world-famous chef (主厨). She made a and wore diamonds and designer clothes. Most days she by the pool, meeting the rich and famous or reading—her favorite hobby. She took the leading role in her own TV show. Then she woke up, shocked and confused. was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate, she was met by three little faces and some very burnt bread.
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:完型填空
As I held my father's hands one night,I couldn't help but notice their calluses(老茧) and roughness.His hands tell the story of his life as a ___,including all his struggles.
One summer,I remember,a drought(旱灾)hit Ontario,turning it into a____desert.On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last ___from the grocery store.Fifty dozen was all we needed,which____took twenty minutes. That morning,however,the process didn't____ quickly.After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field,we____ needed twenty dozen.I was completely frustrated and ____.Dropping the basket heavily,I declared,“If the store wants its last twenty dozen,they can pick it themselves!”Dad____,“Just think,my little girl,only ten dozen left for each of us and then we're____.”Such is Dad—whatever problem he ____,he never gives up.
____,the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our country.It was a challenging time for everyone,____Dad remained optimistic.He____to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates.Only then did I truly begin to____Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.
Dad is also a living example of real____.From dawn to dusk,he works countless hours to ___our family.He always puts our happiness ____his own,and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games___his exhaustion after long days.His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and____,putting others first.
Dad,the life____I have learned from you will stay with me forever.You are my father,teacher,friend and,most importantly,my hero.
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:完型填空
Last Sunday, I sat with Tony, my college classmate, in a well-known coffee shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As we our coffee, two men entered and sat on an empty table beside us. They the waiter and ordered three cups of , two on the table and one on the wall. We heard this order with great and observed that they were served with two cups of coffee they paid for three. As soon as they , the waiter pasted (粘贴) a piece of paper on the wall saying A Cup of Coffee.
It that the situation was normal at this place. However, it was something for Tony and me. Since we had nothing to do with the situation, we our coffee, paid the bill and left.
After a few days, we again had a to go to this coffee shop. While we were enjoying our coffee, a man entered. The way this man was dressed did not the standard nor the atmosphere of this coffee shop. Poverty (贫穷) was from the looks on his face. As he himself, he looked at the and said, “One cup of coffee from the wall.” the waiter served coffee to this man with , politeness and warmth.
After a few minutes, the man finished his coffee and left paying. We were amazed to watch all this when the waiter a piece of paper from the wall and it in the dust bin.
Now it was no for us because the situation was easy to understand. Although the man didn’t know about the one who was giving this cup of coffee to him, he would have a better understanding of the wall which had a great role between the and receiver.
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:完型填空
A friend of mine met with an accident driving in darkness. His legs were so hurt that he couldn’t move. What was the was he found himself unable to ask for help — his mobile phone went out of as a result of exhausted battery. Nothing could be done but to in cold wilderness. It was 8 hours later that day broke, and then the of the rescue.
It is almost that he could stand the horror in the darkness for so long. Even more surprising was his : "First of all I checked up my conditions and found myself not in mortal (致命的)danger. As there was no way to call for help, I leaned back in my seat trying my best to keep the wound from . In this way I dozed (打盹)off ."
His story put an end to my regret for the of an exploration adventure that happened last year. A group of young men to explore a mountain cave and got lost. to find a way out in the dark cave they were frightened and ran anxiously without a sense of .Finally they fell dead in fear and exhaustion. According to the people that found them, the place where they got lost was only about 10 meters away from the of the cave. If they stayed on the spot when they lost their way and tried to themselves, they would probably sense a faint light glimmering (闪烁)not far away .
Don’t you think that you can compare it with itself? When you meet with obstacles (障碍)in life and work, you are lost in darkness. you it’s unclear yet and you needn’t put up struggle . It seems to be a negative attitude, a person who can afford to do so must have foresight as well as a great in the first place.
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:完型填空
Born in 1963 in Sierra Visa, Arizona, USA, Jessica learned to live her life with her feet. Born without arms, she faced many .
There were many questions at the time about whether Jessica would be able to live a “ ” life. However, Jessica’s father said he had a tear about her birth condition. He had full confidence in her potential.
With the of her parents and family, Jessica became confident in herself as an adult and continued to the world with her feet.
As a child, Jessica studied dance in her hometown. When her first arrived, she asked to be put in the back row. Her dance teacher told her there was no row.
Tentatively she took the stage with the other students and performed her . When she finished, the applause from the audience gave her encouragement and to continue dancing for 14 years. , Jessica earned her first Black Belt in the International Taekwondo Federation at the age of 14.
After from high school, Jessica attended the University of Arizona she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. When talking about her degree, she frequently that psychology trusts the way people think has a greater on their lives than a physical limitation.
Jessica’s most famous accomplishment was learning how to . It took three states, four airplanes, two flight instructors and a discouraging year to the right aircraft: a 1946 415C Ercoupe Airplane. She the Guinness World Record being the first person certified to fly an airplane with only her feet.
Jessica now a motivational speaker. She travels the world sharing her story and people to be creative and innovative.
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:完型填空
I have been applying, interviewing, etc since July with no prospects(前景). I have been told mostly that I am overqualified, or they need fulltime etc. I had been getting pretty down and discouraged. I was actually asking myself why can’t someone be kind enough to take me on as an .
This past Tuesday evening it was outside and going to be 9 pm as I was waiting at a bus stop. Just as the bus a young woman approached me. She had a T-shirt, Capri pants, and slippers on. She also was wearing several hospital bracelets.
I my purse and took out $5.00 so she could get something to eat. I then took off my jacket and and gave them to her. I said, “These are a little big but they should keep warm.” She looked at me and said “Aren’t you going to be cold?” I told her my being cold for 15 minutes I got to my place was worth it if I knew she would be a little warmer. She sobbed and thanked me with a hug. I just told her to .
Then after I got on the bus that’s the miracle of spreading happened. I stepped up to pay the and the bus driver said, “Mam, I saw what you just did and your fare is me, even though technically we aren’t supposed to let you get on the bus without shoes.” he said with a wink.
A lady who was dressed in a very business suit called me over to her seat. She said, “I want to know the of the person who just did the most thing I have ever seen.” I told her my name and she said , “What can I do for you to what I just witnessed?” I said a paying job would be nice.
The next day she called me and said that she had a administrative assistant position in her company and wanted me to meet with the manager. It that the lady was the head Human Resources person.
I start Monday morning at 9am! Thank you all for inspiring me to keep passing the kindness on! I never expected to get so much back in return!
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:完型填空
My 9-year-old daughter and I were flying from our home in Carolina to spend a week with my husband in Florida.We were__ _ about the trip because we hadn't seen him for five months, and __ her Dad terribly.
As usual on the Charlotte-to-Miami flight, the plane was totally__ . Because we did not get our boarding passes until we__ at the gate, Kallie and I could not get seats together and were __ by the aisle(过道). I asked two passengers in my row if they would switch places with Kallie and me, __ we could be together. They __ , saying they thought they should stay in their assigned seats.
Meanwhile, a mother and her three children were in a _ several rows ahead of us. There had been a mistake in their boarding passes, and _ the whole family had been split up. The passengers in her row_ refused to move elsewhere. She was very__ about the younger boy sitting with strangers. She was in tears, yet nobody__ to help her.
There were a troop of Boy Scouts(童子军) on __ . Suddenly the Scout leader stood up and said, "Ma’am, I think we can help you." He then __ five minutes rearranging his group so that adequate space was __ for the family. The boys followed his directions cheerfully and without _ , and the mother's relief was obvious.
Kallie, however, was beginning to panic at the _ of not being next to me. I told her that there wasn’t anything I could do. __ , the man sitting next to the Scoutmaster, __ to me and asked, "Would you and your daughter like our seats?" __ to himself and the Scoutmaster. We traded seats and continued our trip, very much relieved to be together and watch the scenery from Kallie’s window seat.
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