The driver ________but he wasn’t wearing the seat belt.
A. survived B. had survived
C. could have survived D. has survived
科目:高中英语 来源:2014-2015学年浙江温州第六十一中学高三上期中英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Famous centenarians (百岁老人) still active in arts, science are in no mood to retire. "Those who stand still, die." is one of Oliveira's favorite phrases. He knows from experience what it means, as the Portuguese film director has reached the age of 102 and is still active in his profession. Every year, Oliveira shoots a film and is currently working on his next project. "You have to work, work, work in order to forget that death is not far away," he said. When asked about his age, Oliveira said with some humility: "It's down to mother nature. It gave to me what it took from others."
Being both mentally and physically fit in old age is partly a matter of luck, but it also has something to do with character. Not every white-haired person is wise and social skills, openness and the ability to train the brain are essential for senior citizens.
Along with the architect Oscar Niemeyer (103), Nobel laureate Montalcini (101) and director Kurt Maetzig (100), Oliveira is one of those people of whom it would be very wrong to think as members of a listless elderly generation.
Another master in his profession is the architect Oscar Niemeyer. The 103-year-old Brazilian is best known for his futuristic-looking buildings in Brasilia, but he also speaks out on behalf of the poor. "The role of the architect is to struggle for a better world where we can develop a form of architecture that serves everyone and not just a privileged few," said Niemeyer recently. He spends almost every day working in his office in Copacabana, and even when he falls ill he keeps working on ideas: After a gallbladder (胆囊) operation he composed a samba tune (桑巴舞曲) in the clinic.
Another man who could sing a song about age is 107-year-old Heesters. The Dutch-born opera singer spent most of his life performing in Germany, where he still works. Recently Heesters said: "I want to be at least 108-years-old." He also plans to keep performing. "Should I just sit at home and wait until they come and pick me up?" Heesters has not given up trying to add to his tally of awards and is looking for a "good stage role".
Italian scientist Rita Levi-Montalcini, who is 101-year-old and is still active in medical science, has described the force that keeps driving her on: "Progress is created through imperfection." In 1986 she and her lab colleague were awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine for their work on nerve growth factor. She's convinced that humans grow on challenges.
With so many brilliant examples given, we can see clearly that age is no barrier to some high achievers.
1. From the first two paragraphs, we can see ______.
A. being active at 102 is achievable for everybody
B. Oliveira owes his long life to his mother’s help
C. social skills and wisdom are difficult for the senior
D. being fit in old age is a matter of luck and character
2. How many centenarians are mentioned in this passage?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7
3. By saying "Should I just sit at home and wait until they come and pick me up?” in paragraph 5, Heesters shows us he ________.
A. wants to sit or lie in comfort
B. is waiting for people to pick him up
C. is willing to work till he dies
D. prefers to give performance at home
4. In the passage so many examples were given to show ________.
A. old age is a big problem if you want tosucceed
B. old age can not prevent a great person from achieving a lot
C. old people should never think of themselves as old
D. as a senior citizen, you have to be open-minded and optimistic
5. In the writer’s opinion, the architect Oscar Niemeyer is not ________.
A. pessimistic B. intelligent
C. positive D. diligent
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—Can you show me the way to Gate B, Subway Line 2?
—Sorry, I am not a native in Chengdu. You can ask the volunteer over there.
—_________.
A. No problem. B. Thanks anyway.
C. Doesn’t matter. D. Great idea.
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I have finished a large part of the book; the rest ______ more difficult.
A. were B. are C. was D. is
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Up to now, Marin _____in the library for about two hours.
A. read B. had read
C. has been reading D. would read
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--Why is the road so crowded?
--The two underground lines ________.
A. are built B. have been built
C. are being built D. have been building
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anger
A. manner B. handle C. rank D. include
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Thank you for choosing Yale University housing. The following information should answer questions you may have about housing services.
Housing office
There is a housing office in the New Residence Hall and is open seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., for check-in and check-out. You can call the assistants there for any questions about housing. Telephone: 436-4119. Or if you are moving in, you can call Housekeeping at 436-4108 and ask to have your rooms cleaned.
Common Room and Meeting Rooms
The building has a common room (BO77) for the use of guests for studying and gathering. Do not leave personal things in the common room. Close any windows you open when you leave the room. The meeting rooms 223 (for 10 people) and 323 (for 18 people) each have a television and a VCR. You don’t need to reserve(预定) the common room and for reservation of meeting rooms, please call the Housing Office.
Computer Rooms
There are two computer rooms (221 &421) in the building. They offer Macintoshes, Windows computers, and printing to guests. These computers are maintained(维护) by Yale University’s Computing Assistants (www.yale.edu/cas Tel:436-5990). If you have any problems, for example, if there’s no printer paper, please report it to the housing office.
Telephone Service
Each room is equipped with a telephone. Your telephone number is 436-4 followed by your room number (for example, Room 112, tel.436-4112). To call a university number, press the last five numbers only. To make a call outside the university, press 9 first and then the number.
1. When you want to book a room in the New Residence Hall, you should call .
A. 436-4119 B. 436-5990
C. 436-4112 D. 436-4108
2. If you can’t find any printer paper in the computer room, which number should you dial?
A. 436-4119 B. 436-5990
C. 436-4112 D. 436-4108
3. You should go to Room ______when you’re giving a birthday party for 11 people.
A. BO77 B. 323
C. 221 D. 119
4.How would you make the call when you want to call a friend at 738-9087 while staying in Room188?
A. Press9, then 738-9087 B. Dial 9 first, then 8908
C. Press 89087 D. Ring 9087
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The song “In Spring”___ original singer is Wang Feng has brought national fame to Xuriyanggang , ____won the second place in the 2010 Avenue of Stars Finals.
A. who; whose B. which; who
C. whose; who D. of whom; who
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