Carmen’s mother Maria had just survived a serious heart attack. But without a heart transplant her life was in constant 36 .
Both the mother and daughter knew that the chances were very small: finding a donor heart that 37 Maria’s blood type could take years. However, Carmen was determined to save her mother. She kept 38 hospitals all over the country.
Days stretched out. By Christmas, Maria had trouble 39 from one end of the room to the other. Carmen lost all hope. She fell into a corner of the hospital, crying.
“Are you okay?” a man asked.
Carmen sobbed as she told the stranger her story. This middle-aged man was named Frank, whose wife, Cheryl, a tender and devoted mother of four lovely children, had been in hospital with a brain disease and wouldn’t 40 it through the night. Suddenly, an idea came to Frank’s mind. He knew Cheryl had always wanted to 41 something from herself. Could her heart go to Carmen’s mother?
After reviewing the data, doctors 42 Frank that his wife’s heart was by some miracle a perfect fit for Carmen’s mother. They were able to 43 the transplant.
That cold night, when Cheryl was declared dead, Frank came to knock at Maria’s door. She was 44 for Frank’s family as she had been doing every day recently. Though Maria had never met Frank before, they both felt a strange bond as they hugged and cried.
On New Year’s Eve, Carmen attended Cheryl’s 45 with Frank’s family, who were singing their favorite song “My heart will go on.”
One day later, on New Year’s Day, Maria 46 with Cheryl’s heart. Yes, Cheryl’s loving heart would go on, for it was 47 in another loving mother’s chest.
A. change B. danger C. disorder D. pain
A. matched B. replaced C. controlled D. cooperated
A. finding B. phoning C. touring D. interrupting
A. rolling B. running C. walking D. jumping
A. put B. support C. pass D. make
A. save B. recycle C. donate D. separate
A. informed B. warned C. congratulated D. reminded
A. give up B. carry out C. search after D. put off
A. praying B. begging C. decorating D. singing
A. funeral B. operation C. performance D. anniversary
A. passed away B. woke up C. left behind D. dressed up
A. active B. alive C. necessary D. changeable
科目:高中英语 来源:2011-2012学年贵州省遵义市第一高级中学高一6月月考英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
It all started at the beginning of this term. At first, Carmen wasn’t really sure what was happening. In class, she had to squint (眯眼) to see the blackboard clearly. As it got worse, she became more and more worried. It was important for her to see the notes and homework the teacher wrote on the board.
In class, she asked for a desk that was closer to the blackboard. One day, her teacher said, “Carmen, I’ve noticed you squinting a lot. Are you having trouble seeing the board?” Carmen shook her head. “I’m fine, Mrs. Cruz.”
At home, she had to sit closer and closer to the television. Her mother noticed her squinting as she watched her favorite shows.
“Tomorrow I will go to see a doctor,” she said firmly. Three days later, Carmen had new glasses. She was told to wear them all the time. “All of the kids at school will think I am a nerd (书呆子),” she said. “You look just as beautiful with those glasses on as you do without them,” her mother said. But Carmen didn’t believe her.
The next day, Carmen kept the glasses in her pocket as she walked into the schoolyard. Suddenly, she heard her friend Theresa shout. “What’s wrong?” she asked.
“My silver ring is gone!” Theresa cried. Carmen could tell that Theresa was very upset. They all looked for the ring in the grassy area of the playground.
Carmen realized that she could search better if she could see better. She took the glasses out of her pocket and put them on. Everything looked so different! So clear! And a glimmer (微光) of silver caught her eye.
“Here it is,” she shouted. “Thanks Carmen,” Theresa said. “I didn’t know you wore glasses. They look great!” “Thanks,” Carmen replied shyly.
As they walked back toward the school building, two more girls praised her glasses. Carmen smiled. “Maybe wearing glasses won’t be so bad after all,” she thought.
【小题1】According to the text, Carmen_________.
A.doesn’t like doing homework |
B.often tells lies to her teacher |
C.cares how well she does in lesson |
D.has trouble getting along with her classmates |
A.sad | B.pleased | C.surprised | D.disappointed |
A.Other girls expect to have new glasses. |
B.Carmen will get used to wearing glasses. |
C.Wearing glasses will make Carmen look beautiful. |
D.Carmen hopes to receive more comments on her glasses. |
A.how to protect their eyes |
B.never to make fun of others |
C.things aren’t always as bad as we expect |
D.it is necessary to give a hand to those in trouble |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2014届贵州省遵义市高一6月月考英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
It all started at the beginning of this term. At first, Carmen wasn’t really sure what was happening. In class, she had to squint (眯眼) to see the blackboard clearly. As it got worse, she became more and more worried. It was important for her to see the notes and homework the teacher wrote on the board.
In class, she asked for a desk that was closer to the blackboard. One day, her teacher said, “Carmen, I’ve noticed you squinting a lot. Are you having trouble seeing the board?” Carmen shook her head. “I’m fine, Mrs. Cruz.”
At home, she had to sit closer and closer to the television. Her mother noticed her squinting as she watched her favorite shows.
“Tomorrow I will go to see a doctor,” she said firmly. Three days later, Carmen had new glasses. She was told to wear them all the time. “All of the kids at school will think I am a nerd (书呆子),” she said. “You look just as beautiful with those glasses on as you do without them,” her mother said. But Carmen didn’t believe her.
The next day, Carmen kept the glasses in her pocket as she walked into the schoolyard. Suddenly, she heard her friend Theresa shout. “What’s wrong?” she asked.
“My silver ring is gone!” Theresa cried. Carmen could tell that Theresa was very upset. They all looked for the ring in the grassy area of the playground.
Carmen realized that she could search better if she could see better. She took the glasses out of her pocket and put them on. Everything looked so different! So clear! And a glimmer (微光) of silver caught her eye.
“Here it is,” she shouted. “Thanks Carmen,” Theresa said. “I didn’t know you wore glasses. They look great!” “Thanks,” Carmen replied shyly.
As they walked back toward the school building, two more girls praised her glasses. Carmen smiled. “Maybe wearing glasses won’t be so bad after all,” she thought.
1.According to the text, Carmen_________.
A.doesn’t like doing homework |
B.often tells lies to her teacher |
C.cares how well she does in lesson |
D.has trouble getting along with her classmates |
2.When Carmen wore glasses for the first time, she felt________.
A.sad |
B.pleased |
C.surprised |
D.disappointed |
3.What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?
A.Other girls expect to have new glasses. |
B.Carmen will get used to wearing glasses. |
C.Wearing glasses will make Carmen look beautiful. |
D.Carmen hopes to receive more comments on her glasses. |
4.The purpose of the text is to tell readers__________.
A.how to protect their eyes |
B.never to make fun of others |
C.things aren’t always as bad as we expect |
D.it is necessary to give a hand to those in trouble |
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科目:高中英语 来源:山西省忻州市会考单项选择 题型:任务型阅读
选择恰当的主题句
Read the following text and choose the most suitable topic sentence from A—E for each paragraph. There is an extra one which you do not need.
A. l don’t really know my daughter,for she isn’t easy to get on with. B. We were closest when she was about four,which I think is a wonderful age for a child. C. I’m very pleased to have Carmen. D. My first wife and I only had one child. E. I’ve always wanted the best for her. |
Family Matters
Oliver Darrow, actor, talks about his daughter, Carmen.
72 It might have been nice to have more. I would have liked a son,but we just had Carmen.
I see her as my best friend. I think she always comes to me first if she has a problem. We have the same sense of humour and share many interests,except that she’s crazy about animals,obsessed with them-she has always had dogs,cats,and horses in her life.
73 That’s when they need their parents most.But as soon as Carmen went to school,she seemed to grow up and grow apart from her family, and any father finds it difficult with a teenage daughter. She was very moody and had an odd group of friends. There was an endless stream of strange young men coming to our house. I remember I once got annoyed with her in front of her friends and she didn’t talk to me for days.
74 We sent her to a good school, but she wasn’t happy there. She left because she wanted to become an actress. So with my connections I got her into drama school. but she didn’t like that either. She worked for a while,doing small roles in films, but she must have found it boring because she gave it up,though she never really said why. She got married a few years ago; her husband’s a vet. They must be happy because they work together. and she loves animals.
We have the same tastes in books and music,When she was younger I used to take her to the opera-that’s nay passion-but she can’t have liked it very much because she hasn’t come with me for years. I don’t think she goes to the cinema or watches TV much. She might watch my films. but I don’t know. It’s not the kind of thing she talks to me about.
75 .She’s a good daughter, but I don’t think she likes my new wife very much because she doesn’t visit us very often. I’m looking forward to being a grandfather one day. I hope she’ll have a son.
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科目:高中英语 来源:0101 期末题 题型:阅读理解
阅读理解。 选择恰当的主题句。 | |
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Family Matters Oliver Darrow, actor, talks about his daughter, Carmen. 1 It might have been nice to have more. I would have liked a son,but we just had Carmen. I see her as my best friend. I think she always comes to me first if she has a problem. We have the same sense of humour and share many interests,except that she's crazy about animals,obsessed with them-she has always had dogs,cats,and horses in her life. 2 That's when they need their parents most. But as soon as Carmen went to school,she seemed to grow up and grow apart from her family, and any father finds it difficult with a teenage daughter. She was very moody and had an odd group of friends. There was an endless stream of strange young men coming to our house. I remember I once got annoyed with her in front of her friends and she didn't talk to me for days. 3 We sent her to a good school, but she wasn't happy there. She left because she wanted to become an actress.so with my connections I got her into drama school. but she didn't like that either. She worked for a while,doing small roles in films, but she must have found it boring because she gave it up,though she never really said why. She got married a few years ago; her husband's a vet. They must be happy because they work together. and she lores animals. 4 When she was younger I used to take her to the opera-that's nay passion-but she can't have liked it very much because she hasn't come with me for years. I don't think she goes to the cinema or watches TV much. She might watch my films. but I don't know. It's not the kind of thing she talks to me about. I'm very pleased to have Carmen. She's a good daughter, but I don't think she likes my new wife very much because she doesn't visit us very often. I'm looking forward to being a grandfather one day. I hope she'll have a son. |
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Dear Disney,
Last weekend, the four members of my family spent an enjoyable holiday at the Magic Kingdom - Disneyland. And one event made our visit seem truly magical.
We got to the front of the line at Space Mountain, only to find out that our little daughter Gloria couldn't take her ice-cream on the ride. We were so excited that we all forgot ice-cream was not allowed on the ride.
Gloria broke into tears and we all had no idea what to do. Then Murphy, one of the staff(员工) members, came over. She bent down and told Gloria that she would hold the ice-cream for her and give it to her when she finished the ride. Gloria said, "Promise?" Then she gave Murphy her ice-cream, and she completely enjoyed the ride.
Sure enough, as we walked out the exit, there was Gloria's new friend with "her" ice-cream.
Now you and I both know what happened, because we know that an ice-cream won't last twenty minutes on a summer afternoon in Florida. Murphy knew what time we would get off the ride;
she went to the nearest shop and bought a brand-new ice-cream thirty seconds before we walked out the exit. Gloria said, "Thank you," but I'm sure she thought it was the same ice-cream.
We know that someone tried hard to make our visit special. Thanks so much for going above and beyond!
Your fan,
Carmen Rivera
43. Before the ride, Gloria cried because _________.
A .she couldn't find her parents in the line B.she was too little to take the ride
C. she couldn't take her ice-cream on the ride D.she had to wait for twenty minutes
44. Murphy was waiting for Gloria ___________ after the ride.
A. in the ice-cream shop B. at the exit
C.in the front of the line D.at the entrance
45. In order to keep the promise, Murphy __________.
A.took Gloria to the nearest shop B. asked her new friend to help Gloria
C. helped Gloria get off the ride D.bought a new ice-cream for Gloria
46. The underlined word "someone" in the last paragraph refers to (指的是) _________.
A. Murphy B. Disney C.Gloria D.Carmen
47. Carmen Rivera wrote the letter to __________.
A.order ice-creams B. promise to visit again
C. express her thanks D. give some suggestions
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