科目:高中英语 来源:2011届重庆市万州二中高三上学期12月月考英语卷 题型:阅读理解
I had my first job at a local diner called the Buttercup Bakery when I was 22. I worked there for seven years and learned so many lessons, especially from a fellow waitress Helen who had incredible self-respect and did what she loved—serving people. She made everyone smile and feel good, customers and co-workers alike.
Being a waitress changed my life. One of my regular customers was Fred Hasbrook, an electronics salesman. Thanks to the newfound confidence I picked up from Helen, I dreamed of having my own restaurant. But when I called my parents to ask for a loan, they said, “We just don’t have the money.”
The next day, I shared my dream with him and said, “Fred, I know I can do more if somebody would just have faith in me.”
He walked over to some of the other diner regulars and the next day handed me checks totaling $50,000—along with a note that I have to this day. It reads, “The only collateral(担保)on this loan is my trust in your honesty as a person. Good people with a dream should have the opportunity to make that dream come true.”
I took the checks to Merrill Lynch—the first time I had ever entered a brokerage(经纪业)house—where the money was invested for me. I continued working at the Buttercup, making plans for the restaurant I would open. My investments soured, though, and I lost the money.
After great deliberation(考虑) I decided to apply for a job at Merrill Lynch. Even though I had no experience, I was hired and ended up becoming a pretty good broker. Eventually I paid back Fred and my customers the $50,000, plus 14-percent annual interest. Five years later, I was able to open my own firm.
I got a thank-you note from Fred, which will be imprinted on my head forever. He had been sick and wrote that my check had helped cover his mounting medical bills. His letter read, “That loan may have been one of the best investments that I will ever make.”
【小题1】 According to the passage, the author thought ______.
A.Helen was full of complaint about her work |
B.it was easy for Helen to make everyone happy and comfortable |
C.she was lucky to have a job working with Helen |
D.it was not acceptable to live in such a bad condition |
A.the author got a high pay by working hard |
B.the author borrowed $50,000 with no interest from Fred Hasbrook |
C.the effort which she had made influenced her a lot |
D.the experience working as a waitress was worthwhile for the author |
A.Fred Hasbrook was one of the author’s regular customers. |
B.Fred Hasbrook lent the author $50,000, together with other customers. |
C.Fred Hasbrook’s self-respect had a great effect on the author. |
D.Fred Hasbrook’s himself did not have much money. |
A.Her maturity. | B.Her honesty. | C.Her faith. | D.Her success. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2011-2012学年度广东省揭阳第一中学 潮州金山中学高三上学期期中联考英语卷 题型:阅读理解
Roy wasn't the only one to receive his call-up(入伍)papers.Stephen Napier's call-up came at the beginning of February and he was pleased to find that he would be going into the Royal Air Force (RAF).
His father was not so pleased and made his feelings known as he and Stephen were on their daily walk. It was the first step in his plans for Stephen to take over the estate(地产)when the time came, and although Stephen was well aware of this, he could think of no reason not to accompany him.
"Thought you'd forgotten that nonsense. Still, I dare say I could pull a few strings to get you to the Army..."
"No, Father! I have told you I want to learn to fly. What chance would I have to do that in the Army? I'd be better off in the Navy——at least they've got the Fleet Air Arm. But I have been put in the RAF and that's where I want to be, so let's leave it at that." His face went red. Sent to his father's school and then to Cambridge, much to his satisfaction, he had never had to defend his own desires and his father was a hard man to oppose.
The father glared at Stephen, "No, I won't leave it at that. I want to know what other ridiculous ideas are in your head. For a start, what's all this about America?"
"America?"
"Yes. All those books I saw in your room the other day. Brochures about emigration(移民)."
The big, silvered head lowered, like that of a bull about to charge."Don't trouble to deny it."
"I won't, Father. Some men at Cambridge have been talking about it. They want people like us here, mathematicians and scientists, for all kinds of research——the sort of research I could do.It would be a worthwhile life for me."
The father responded exactly as his son had known he would."You've got a worthwhile life here!You've got an estate to run!"
"No, Father. You've got an estate to run. I never asked for it. Why not ask Baden to do this stuff? He perhaps can make a good job of it, but I..."
"If he were here, I might think about this silly idea of yours——only think about it, mind you but..."
【小题1】If Father wanted Stephen to take over the estate, the first thing he did would__________.
A.take a walk with Stephen as usual | B.wait till his son graduated from Cambridge |
C.persuade Stephen not to go into RAF | D.send Stephen to the Army instead of RAF |
A.Stephen preferred to go into the Navy rather than the Army. |
B.Stephen also received his call-up papers as Roy. |
C.The father didn't like Stephen's idea of going to America. |
D.Stephen was eventually forced to stay to run the estate. |
A.Stephen had never had to defend his desires before |
B.Baden might be one of Stephen's family members |
C.Stephen wanted to fly in RAF and become a pilot in America |
D.if somebody took over the estate, Stephen could realize his dream |
A.It looked as if the father was angry when mentioning the brochures. |
B.The father was very angry and wanted to beat his son Stephen. |
C.Stephen was annoyed when his father referred to the brochures. |
D.A big red bull was about to charge at Stephen. |
A.RAF——a better choice than the Army | B.A talk between Father and Son |
C.The dreams of a Cambridge student | D.Conflict between Father and Son |
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科目:高中英语 来源:天津一中2010届高三第四次月考 题型:阅读理解
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The Tasmanian devil is a rare marsupial(有袋动物)that lives only on the Australian island state of Tasmania. The doglike animal is rapidly disappearing. The Tasmanian state government estimates that the number of devils has dropped from around 150,000 in the mid-1990s to between 20,000 and 50,000 at the end of 2007.
The devil was declared an endangered species last week. It is being wiped out by a rare cancer called devil facial tumor(肿瘤)disease(DFTD). It spreads like a cold or flu from animal to animal. The disease is passed when one devil bites another. When the marsupial is infected with DFTD, large tumors develop around its mouth and neck. These growths make it impossible for the devil to eat. Many finally die from starvation within six months of being infected. As the name implies, the disease occurs only in Tasmanian devils and cannot be passed to humans.
You’ve got to remember that devils are scavengers(清扫工). They search through garbage for food. Throughout Tasmania people maintain outdoor dumps. If somebody threw out a carcass(兽类尸体), then the devils might actually consume quite large quantities of it.
The disease has not yet appeared in the devil population that lives in the northwest region of Tasmania. Conservationists have captured some of the healthy devils and sent them to a new home on the mainland of Australia. They hope these DFTD-free marsupials can be used to start a captive-breeding population. Once there are more disease-free devils, they can then repopulate the areas of Tasmania where the species are being wiped out.
Tasmanian devils play an important role in keeping the state’s ecosystem in balance. They keep the population of other predators, such as foxes and wild cats, in check. Ray Nias, head of World Wildlife Federation—Australia’s conservation program, says all Tasmanian wildlife will suffer if the devil becomes extinct. “If the devils go and the foxes and cats increase, it would be all over for a good dozen or more species of mammals, many of which are unique to Tasmania.”
46. It can be inferred that the Tasmanian devil is __________.
A. a hard-working street-cleaner B. a grass-eating animal
C. a meat-eating marsupial D. A DFTD origin
47. What’s the reason for making the Tasmanian devil endangered?
A. A rare disease called DFTD occurs in Tasmanian devils.
B. Dogs like to attack Tasmanian devils.
C. Tasmanian people try to wipe out Tasmanian devils.
D. The region of Tasmania is becoming hard for Tasmanian devils to breed.
48. To which question does the last paragraph give the answer?
A. How should people protect the devils?
B. What do the Tasmanian people do with the devils?
C. What happens if the devils disappear?
D. Which animal is closely related to the devils?
49. What measures do Tasmanian people take to stop the devils from being wiped out?
A. Trapping disease-free devils in a new place to breed more young devils.
B. Searching the cause of the disease and finding an effective treatment.
C. Developing new chemicals for the infected animals.
D. Moving all the devils to a new home on the mainland of Australia.
50. What’s true about DFTD?
A. It’s a disease that can be spread to human beings.
B. It’s a cold that occurs only in Tasmanian devils.
C. It’s a flu that Tasmanian devils get from their companions.
D. It’s a cancer that can be passed from one Tasmanian devil to another.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2011-2012学年安徽省淮南市高三第一次月考(英语) 题型:填空题
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A conflict at work is common. If you can avoid conflict, it means you will win what you want regardless of what the other person wants. Since the potential issue has not been removed, it will simply reappear later. Here are the necessary steps to effectively get rid of conflicts at work.
★Be aware of the fact that some conflicts are unavoidable at work. On numerous occasions, conflict and disagreement are likely to happen. But when a conflict happens it's not the end of the world. On the contrary, it can be the beginning of an interesting learning process. Conflicts mean that people care enough to disagree strongly. The trick is not to allow the conflict to go on forever.
★ Deal with conflicts sooner rather than later. Solve a conflict when it starts, as it only gets worse with time going by. Conflicts at work arise not from something that was said, but from something that wasn't said! Everyone's waiting for the other to admit he's wrong and gets more unpleasant after the conflict has lasted a while. It's essential to interrupt the "waiting game" before it gets to that point.
★ Ask nicely. If somebody has done something that made you angry, or if you don't understand their viewpoint or actions, simply asking nicely about it can make a world of difference. Never assume that people do what they do to annoy or hurt you. Sometimes there's a good reason why that person does what he or she does, and a potential conflict disappear right there. Do remember to make an inquiry, not an accusation of any sort.
★ Appreciate. Praise the other part in the conflict. Tell them why it's worth it to you to solve the conflict. This can be difficult as few people find it easy to praise and appreciate a person they disagree strongly with, but it's a great way to move forward.
Topic |
How to 1.______ conflicts at work
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Reason |
Conflicts won't 2._____ if not dealt with |
3.____ on handling conflicts |
● Don't be afraid of conflicts which cart happen in many4. ______ and try to resolve a conflict soon or it will get 5.______ ●Interrupt the "waiting game" and try to admit your 6.______ actively. ● Don’t imagine people do something to make you 7. ______ on purpose. ● Remember not to 8. ______ others, but ask them nicely about what they do, which may make a difference. ● Try to appreciate the other part in the conflict although it is 9. ______ to do so.
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10. |
If you learn to do with conflicts, you'll work in joy. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2010年云南省高二上学期期中考试英语卷 题型:其他题
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Chat rooms and messaging can be great fun,but remember, you never really know who you are talking to online.It could be someone trying to trick you,some kind of weirdo(古怪的人),or someone really dangerous.Here are some tips to help you keep safe:
● Never use your real name in chat rooms—pick a special online nickname.
● Never tell anyone personal things about yourself or your family—like your address or telephone number ,or the school or clubs you go to.That goes for sending them photos as well. Remember, even if somebody tells you about themselves,never tell them things about you.
● If you want to meet someone you’ve only spoken to once, remember that they might not be who they said they were. Only meet people in public places and take along an adult—they should do this too,because they don’t know who you really are either!
● Never respond to nasty(淫秽的)or rude messages,and never send any either! If you feel suspicious or uncomfortable about the way a conversation is going,or if it’s getting really personal,save a record of it and stop the conversation.That way you can show someone and ask what they think.
● Be careful with any email attachments(附件)or links that people send you,they might contain nasty images,or computer “viruses” that could ruin your PC.So if _______ who it’s from,don’t open it.
1.What is the best title of the passage?(Please answer within 10 words)
_________________________________________________________________
2.Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
The person you are talking to online may mean to do harm to you.
_____________________________________________________________________
3.Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence.(Please answer within 4 words.)
_________________________________________________________________
4.Which of the suggestions do you think is the best for you? Why?(Please answer within 30 words.)
5.Translate the underlined sentence in the third tip into Chinese.
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