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How far away is it from here to your school?  It’s about ______  .
A.half an hour’s drive   B.half hours drives
C.half an hour drives    D.half an hour drive

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  I have a rule for travel:Never carry a map.I prefer to ask for directions.

  Foreign visitors are often puzzled in Japan because most streets there don’t have names.In Japan, people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names.For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner.Turn left at the big hotel and go pass a fruit market.The post office is across from the bus stop.”

  In the countryside of the American Midwest, usually there are not many landmarks.There are no mountains, so the land is very flat(平坦的).In many places there are no towns or buildings within miles.Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distance.In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles.Turn east, and then go another mile.”

  People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map:They measure distance by means of time, not miles.“How far away is the post office?” you ask.“Oh, ” they answer, “It’s about five minutes from here.” you say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it?” They don’t know.

  People in Greece sometimes do not even try to give directions because visitors seldom understand the Greek language.Instead of giving you the direction, a Greek will often say, “Follow me.” Then he’ll lead you through the streets of the city to the post office.

  Sometimes a person doesn’t know the answer to your question.What happens in this situation?A New Yorker might say, “Sorry, I have no idea.”But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers, “I don’t know.”People in Yucatan think that “I don’t know” is impolite.They usually give an answer, often a wrong one.A visitor can get very, very lost in Yucatan!

  One thing will help you everywhere-in Japan, in the United States, in Greece, in Mexico, or in any other place.You might not understand a person’s words, but maybe you can understand his body language.He or she will usually turn and then point in the correct direction.Go in that direction, and you may find the post office!

(1)

The passage mainly tells us that ________.

[  ]

A.

never carry a map for travel

B.

there are not many landmarks in the American Midwest

C.

there are different ways to give directions in different parts of the world

D.

New Yorkers often say, “I have no idea,” but people in Yucatan, Mexico, never say this

(2)

In which place do people tell distance by means of time?

[  ]

A.

Japan.

B.

American Midwest.

C.

Los Angeles, California.

D.

Greece.

(3)

In the passage, ________ countries are mentioned by the writer.

[  ]

A.

seven

B.

four

C.

eight

D.

five

(4)

Which of the following is wrong?

[  ]

A.

Travelers can learn about people’s customs by asking questions about directions.

B.

A person’s body language can help you understand directions.

C.

People in some places give directions in miles, but people in other places give directions by means of time.

D.

People in different places always give directions in the same way:They use street names.

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    What makes people happier: money or having happy friends and neighbors? Researchers from Harvard University and the University of California, San Diego, have found an answer as part of a study.

    The new study found that friends of happy people had a greater chance of being happy themselves. And the smaller the physical distance between friends, the larger the effect they had on each other’s happiness. For example, a person was twenty percent more likely to feel happy if a friend living within one and a half kilometers was also happy. Having a happy neighbor who lived next door increased an individual’s chance of being happy by thirty-four percent. The effects of friends’ happiness lasted for up to a year.

    The researchers found that happiness is really contagious. Sadness also spread among friends, but not as much as happiness. People removed by as much as three degrees of separation still had an effect on a person’s happiness. Three degrees of separation means the friend of a friend of a friend. The study showed that having an extra five thousand dollars increased a person’s chances of becoming happier by about two percent. But the researchers found that the influence of a friend of a friend of a friend can be greater than that.

    Another finding is that people who are married or work together do not have as much of an effect on happiness as friends do. Earlier studies by the two researchers described the effects of social networks on obesity and efforts to stop smoking. The new study shows that happiness spreads through social networks like an emotional virus—a virus people would be happy to catch.

68. A person would feel happy ______.

A. no matter how far away his or her good friend lives

B. if his or her friend living within a short distance is happy

C. only if his or her friend lives within one and a half kilometers

D. if he and his friends can get in touch easily

69. If you are the friend of a friend of a happy friend, you’d _______.

A. be quite likely to be happy too

B. have less chance of being happy

C. be influenced by your friends in many ways

D. have a feeling of being separated

70. We can conclude from the passage that _______.

A. happiness has nothing to do with how much money you have

B. your neighbors can also contribute to your happiness

C. the distance between two friends has nothing to do with happiness

D. the effects of friends’ happiness last a lifetime

71. The underlined word“contagious”in the third paragraph probably means _______.

A. that can be passed from person to person

B. that has been widely accepted

C. that is hard to explain

D. that can be gained through efforts

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I run into two of my best friends from high school; we stare at each other, expressionless. We ask the simple questions and give simple answers. It’s as if we have nothing to say to each other. I wonder how things have changed so much in such a small amount of time. We used to laugh and promise that no matter how far away we were, our love for each other would never change. Their interests don’t interest me anymore, and I find myself unable to relate my life to theirs.
I had been so excited to come home, but now I just look at it all and wonder: Is it me? Why hadn’t the world stood still here while I was gone?  My room isn’t the same, my friends and I don’t share the same promise, and my parents don’t know how to treat me—or who I am, for that matter.
I get back to school feeling half-satisfied, but not disappointed. I sit up in my bed in my dorm room, surrounded by my pictures, dolls. As I wonder what has happened, I realize that I can’t expect the world to stand still and move forward at the same time.  I can change and expect that things at home will stay the same. I have to find comfort in what has changed and what is new; keep the memories, but live in the present.
A few weeks later, I’m packing again, this time for winter break. My mom meets me at the door. I have come home accepting the changes, not only in my surroundings, but most of all in me.
【小题1】What can we infer about the writer?

A.She is a high school student.B.She is a college student.
C.She is a clerk in a school.D.She is a traveler.
【小题2】What surprises the writer most?
A.The living conditions of her parents.B.The decorations in her room.
C.The meeting with her best friends.D.The things still staying the same.
【小题3】What is this passage mainly about?
A.The writer’s curiosity about the changes.
B.The changes in the writer’s surroundings and in herself.
C.The writer’s disappointment about the changes.
D.The writer’s refusal to accept the changes.

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科目:高中英语 来源:贵州省2009-2010学年度高一下学期期中考试试卷(英语) 题型:阅读理解

 

I have a rule for travel: Never carry a map. I prefer to ask for directions.

Foreign visitors are often puzzled in Japan because most streets there don’t have names. In Japan, people use landmarks in their directions in stead of street names, For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit marks. The post office is across from the bus stop. ”

In the countryside of the American Midwest, usually there are not many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat. In many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distance. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.”

People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map. They measure distance by means of time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” You ask, “Oh,” They answer, “It’s about five minutes from here.” You say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it?” They don’t know.

People in Greece sometimes do not even try to give directions because visitors seldom understand the Greek language. Instead of giving you the direction, a Greek will often say, “Follow me.” Then he’ll lead you through the streets of the city to the post office.

Sometimes a person doesn’t know the answer to your question. What happens in this situation? A New Yorker might say, “Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers, “I don’t know.” People in Yucatan think that “I don’t know.” is impolite. They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A visitor can get very, very lost in Yucatan!

One thing will help you everywhere --- in Japan, in the United States. In Greece, in Mexico, or in any other place. You might not understand a person’s words, but maybe you can understand his body language. He or she will usually turn and then point in the correct direction. Go in that direction, and you may find the post office!

1 The passage mainly tell us that ____ .

         A. never carry a map for travel

         B. there are not many landmarks in the American Midwest

         C. there are different ways to give directions in different parts of the world

         D. New Yorkers often say, “I have no idea,” but people in Yucatan, Mexico, never say this

2 The passage says, “In Japan, people use landmarks in their directions. “The word “landmarks” means ____ .

         A. building names

         B. street names

         C. hotels, markets and bus stops

         D. buildings or places which are easily recognized

3 In which place do people tell distance by means of time?

         A. Japan   B. American Midwest      C. Los Angeles, California       D. Greece

4 In the passage, ____ countries are mentioned by the writer.

         A. seven   B. four      C. eight    D. five

5 Which of the following is wrong?

         A. Travelers can learn about people’s customs by asking questions about directions.

         B. A person’s body language can help you understand directions.

         C. People in some places give directions in miles, but people in other places give directions by means of time.

         D. People in different places always give directions in the same way: They use street names.

 

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科目:高中英语 来源:2013届广东省恩平市高一下学期期末考试(英语) 题型:书面表达

读写任务 (共1小题,满分25分)

阅读下面的短文,然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

A Little Hero

A group of Italian soldiers led by a captain were advancing slowly toward the position of the enemy. They arrived at a farmhouse, in front of which sat a small boy, cutting a branch of a tree with his knife.

"What are you doing here?" asked the captain. "Why didn't you leave with your family?"

  "I don't have any family," said the boy. "I'm an orphan. I used to work for the family that lived here. They've gone, but I stayed in order to see the fighting."

  "Have you seen any Austrians pass by here?"

  "Not within the last three days."

  "Do you think you could climb that tree and tell me whether you see anything of the Austrians in the distance?"

  "Sure!"

  In a few minutes the boy was at the top of the tree.

  "Look straight ahead," cried the captain, "and tell me what you see."

  "Two men on horseback - nothing else."

  "How far away?"

  "About a mile and a half. They're standing still." ….

  "They're shooting at me," said the boy. "but don't worry. Let me tell you what's to the left. Well, there's a church and I think I see... "

   A third bullet passed, and the boy was seen to fall suddenly from the tree, dead.

  "Poor boy!" said the captain, covering the boy's body with a national flag and saying, "He died like a soldier and we must bury him like a soldier."

Soon it was covered with flowers. He gave his life to his country.

【写作内容】

学校最近组织了一次中美学生交流活动,你参加其中的“童年生活”讨论。听完Joe讲的故事“A Little Hero” 之后,你准备写一份发言稿,题目是“After Listening to ‘A Little Hero’ ”,内容要点包括:

1. 以约30个词概括你听完A Little Hero的故事;

2. 然后以约120个词谈谈你的童年生活,内容包括:

(1) 对自己童年生活的感受;

(2) 你的童年以及现在的生活和故事中那位小英雄的童年生活有什么不同?

(3) 作为一位高中学生,你未来的理想是什么?

【写作要求】

1. 在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事,也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子;

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

【评分标准】

概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,篇章连贯。

 

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