阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
I was in the ninth year when I began to suffer depression. My parents noticed but felt that since I’d always been 1. good child, this was temporary.
2. (unfortunate), it was not to be so. I didn’t have friends. Hardly could I share my problems. Deep worry began to destroy my 3. (confident). Finally I refused to attend classes, 4. (shut) myself in my room for hours.
The examination was approaching, but I simply didn’t care. My parents and teachers were surprised 5. my bad performance. One morning, after a particularly severe lecture from my father, I stood at the school gate, 6. (depress). Then as the other students marched to their classrooms, our headmaster called me. The next forty-five minutes was one of 7. (good) moments in my life. She said she 8. ( notice) a big change in me and wondered why. At first she took my hands in 9. (she) and listened patiently as I mentioned my worries. Then she hugged me as I wept. Months of frustration and loneliness disappeared in her motherly hug.
No one had tried to understand what the real problem was except the headmaster, 10. helped me out simply by listening and hugging.
科目:高中英语 来源:2016年甘肃省协作体高三上学期期末考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
The crowd cheered and cheered. The man with the horn waved and smiled his great, happy smile.“More! More!” cried the crowd. And Louis Satchmo Armstrong took his horn and began to play again.Here he was in England. Now a famous man, he was rich.He knew many important people.Wherever he went, people knew his name.They wanted to hear his music. As Louis played the sad, slow songs, he thought of his home in New Orleans.He lived there as a boy.How many years ago was it? It was a busy, exciting city.But Louis’ family was very poor.He went to work to help his mother.He also went to school.One of Louis’ teachers asked him to be in the school band. “This horn is yours until you leave our school.” his teacher said. Louis’ music was jazz and he loved it.He remembered all the music he heard. He didn’t learn to read music until he was a man.
When he left school, he played in many bands.He loved his work and people loved him.They knew he had a wonderful talent.Louis played on the boats that sailed up and down the river.He played in little towns and in big cities.Satchmo’s horn had as many sounds as ten horns – sometimes slow and sweet; sometimes fast and hot, high and low.His music was always strong and exciting.“He does make wonderful music, ” said the man who listened happily.“Yes,” said another man, “he makes that horn speak.” “I thought jazz was my music, but now I understand it is ours.Isn’t it beautiful how music brings us together!” Louis Satchmo Armstrong remarked.
1.When did Louis Satchmo Armstrong learn to read music?
A. When he was less than 14 years old.
B. When he was in the school band.
C. After he became a grown-up.
D. His beautiful speech.
2.What was Louis Armstrong most famous for?
A. His great happy smile.
B. His sad and slow songs.
C. His wonderful jazz music.
D. His beautiful speech.
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The origin of jazz music.
B. The famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong.
C. How Louis came to play his horn.
D. How people loved Louis and his horn.
4.Which of the following is the best title for this story?
A. Musician
B. A Beautiful Horn
C. Sweet Smiles
D. The Man With the Horn
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George Gershwin, born in 1898, was one of America’s greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs. Many of Gershwin’s songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way—from jazz to country.
In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.
In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works.
George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written.
1.Many of Gershwin’s musical works were________.
A. written about New Yorkers
B. composed for Paul Whiteman
C. performed in various ways
D. played mainly in the countryside
2.What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman?
A. It proved jazz could be serious music.
B. It attracted more people to theatres.
C. It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra.
D. It caused a debate among jazz musicians.
3.What do we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Many of Gershwin’s works were lost.
B. A concert was held in memory of Gershwin.
C. The death of Gershwin was widely reported.
D. Brain cancer research started after Gershwin’s death.
4.Which of the following best describes Gershwin?
A. Serious and boring. B. Talented and productive.
C. Popular and unhappy. D. Friendly and honest.
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________ the heavy rain, we didn’t go for picnic last weekend.
A. In search of B. Because of
C. Instead of D. Ever since
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Visitor Oyster cards are electronic smartcards that come fully charged with credit. Whether you're making a one-off trip to London or you’re a regular visitor, using an Oyster travel smartcard is the easiest way to travel around the city's public transport network. Simply touch the card on the yellow card reader at the doors when you start and end your journey.
Advantages of a Visitor Oyster Card
A Visitor Oyster card is one of the cheapest ways to pay for single journeys on the bus, Tube, DLR, tram, London Over-ground and most National Rail services in London:
● Save time----your card is ready to use as soon as you arrive in London.
● It's more than 50% cheaper than buying a paper travel card or single tickets with cash.
● There is a daily price cap----once you have reached this limit, you won’t pay any more.
● Enjoy special offers and promotions at leading London restaurants, shops and entertainment venues----plus discounts on the Emirates Air Line cable car and Thames Clippers river buses.
Buy a Visitor Oyster card
Buy a Visitor Oyster card before you visit London and get it delivered to your home address. A card costs £3 (non-refundable) plus postage. Order online and arrive with your Oyster in hand! You can also buy a Visitor Oyster card from Gatwick Express ticket offices at Gatwick Airport Station and on board Eurostar trains travelling to London.
Add Credit to Your Visitor Oyster Card
You can choose how much credit to add to your card. If you are visiting London for two days, you can start with £20 credit. If you run out of credit, add credit at the following locations:
● Touch screen ticket machines in Tube, DLR, London Over-ground and some National Rail stations.
● Around 4,000 Oyster Ticket Stops found in newsagents and small shops across London.
● TFL Visitor and Travel Information Centers.
● Tube and London Over-ground station ticket offices.
● Emirates Air Line terminals.
1.When can you use your Visitor Oyster Card?
A. After you become a regular visitor.
B. Only when you end your journey.
C. Once you arrive in London.
D. Before you leave home.
2.What can we learn about the Visitor Oyster card?
A. It can reach you before your journey to London.
B. It requires you to pay as much as the daily price cap.
C. It can provide you a 50% discount at a London shop.
D. It can be delivered to your home address free of charge.
3.Where can you add credit to your Visitor Oyster card?
A. On the Internet.
B. At a Tube station ticket office.
C. On Eurostar trains.
D. At Gatwick Express ticket offices.
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完形填空阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
The back door of the ambulance was suddenly shut and the driver ran to the front, jumped into the seat, and started the engine. Inside were the________ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Green, the mother holding their baby daughter, Ally. The little girl had some food stuck in her ________ and could hardly ________ .
The driver, Mr. White, ________ his siren (警报器) and flashing light, and started speeding toward the________ hospital, fighting against ________ . The cars ahead of him pulled out of their way ________ he drove through the busy traffic. From the back of the ambulance the parents were shouting at him to ________ , since Ally almost stopped breathing. In front of him he saw some traffic ________ , with the red “stop” light shining. Mr. White knew he had no time to lose, so he drove straight past, ________ to his left and right as he did so.
Coming towards him from his right was a ________. The driver had the windows ________ , as the air-conditioner was working and he was playing his radio as well. He was not aware of the ambulance.
The lights were ________ , so he drove ________ on into the path of the ambulance. Mr. White tried to stop his ambulance, but it was too late. It hit the taxi. Everyone was shaken but luckily no one was hurt. Mr. White looked back to see ________ little Ally was. He was ________ to see relief instead of fear in the face of the parents.
“Look!” cried Mrs. Green. “She is ________ again.”
“It must have been the crash (撞击),” said her husband. “It ________ the food out of her throat.” The baby’s color was turning ________ , and she was crying in a loud but healthy voice.
They were all joyful, and quite forgot about the ________ , the taxi, and the lines of cars all around them.
1.A. worried B. excited C. disappointed D. surprised
2.A. mouth B. nose C. throat D. stomach
3.A. speak B. breathe C. shout D. think
4.A. switched on B. turned off C. carried out D. sped up
5.A. best B. biggest C. first D. nearest
6.A. space B. speed C. distance D. time
7.A. before B. as C. unless D. after
8.A. watch out B. slow down C. hurry up D. keep safe
9.A. lights B. signs C. policemen D. marks
10.A. turning B. looking C. changing D. waving
11.A. car B. bicycle C. truck D. taxi
12.A. up B. down C. off D. away
13.A. yellow B. green C. red D. out
14.A. curiously B. violently C. directly D. cheerfully
15.A. who B. what C. where D. how
16.A. terrified B. astonished C. satisfied D. frustrated
17.A. crying B. breathing C. smiling D. talking
18.A. made B. pushed C. knocked D. pulled
19.A. regular B. pale C. evident D. normal
20.A. driver B. accident C. girl D. policeman
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完形填空,阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Can birds understand people’s love and even express their appreciation?
Gabi Mann,an 8-year-old teenager,has some very ________ “friends”who shower her with gifts almost every day.Ever since she started feeding her neighborhood crows(乌鸦),they began returning the ________ and bringing back all kinds of ________.
Gabi’s________ relationship with the neighborhood crows ________ in 2011 when she was four and she was ________o drop food to them.Soon,the crows were always watching for her,________ to get a bite of the food she dropped.________ she got older,she began to ________ them consciously—she would share her________ with them on the way to the bus stop.It wasn’t long before crows were lining up in the afternoon to ________ her at the stop.
In2013,Gabi started feeding the birds ________ ,instead of sharing her lunch with them.Along with her family,she ________ fill the bowl in the backyard with water every day,cover the bird feeder platforms with peanuts and throw handfuls of dog food on to the grass.Soon,the crows ________ line up on the telephone lines in the backyard, ________ for their treats.
________,once Gabi adopted this routine,she ________ something wonderful—the crows started ________ her with gifts! Gabi has ________every small gift that the crows have given her,including a tiny silver ball,a blue plastic brick,a small piece of colored glass,and other such things.Each item is individually wrapped and,they’re obviously of great________ to Gabi.
1.A.patient B.unusual C.common D.impolite
2.A.favor B.duty C.service D.profit
3.A.food B.gifts C.birds D.fruit
4.A.unique B.difficult C.serious D.formal
5.A.continued B.existed C.began D.failed
6.A.afraid B.nervous C.careful D.willing
7.A.deciding B.hoping C.promising D.pretending
8.A.Although B.Because C.As D.Since
9.A.feed B.observe C.catch D.choose
10.A.time B.supper C.experience D.1unch
11.A.attract B.greet C.disturb D.inform
12.A.properly B.regularly C.casually D.easily
13.A.must B.should C.would D.might
14.A.deliberately B.particularly C.firmly D.automatically
15.A.preparing B.1earing C.waiting D.heading
16.A.Believe it or not B.For example C.Sooner or later D.As usual
17.A.understood B.remembered C.created D.witnessed
18.A.honoring B.thanking C.awarding D.reminding
19.A.bought B.exchanged C.collected D.offered
20.A.help B.value C.care D.grief
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完成句子
1.A lot of Tang poetry has been _______________(翻译)into English.
2.He smiled suddenly, ____________ (露出) a set of amazingly white teeth.
3.The discussion is just meant to ________ (评估)the strengths and weaknesses of other players
4.The people are ________________________(分成) three groups.
5._________________ (与…做比较) him ,you are lucky.
6.What he said at the meeting _______________________me much.(吸引)
7.The little girl ___________________ (感到羞愧的) having failed in the final exam.
8.Though he was a new-men, he _______________________ (习惯于) hard work.
9.I _________________(尝试)go on with my study in the university, but I could not
10.He _____________________(沉溺于)playing games since he was five years old.
11._________________(集中精力工作) the man forgot the appointment that night .
12.If I had been on the spot , I __________________ (call) an ambulance.
13.I wish I _________________ (be) ten years younger.
14.She talked about the film as if she ___________ it.(see)
15.His order is that all of us ________________(get) there before 5 o’clock.
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---The mountain village is so beautiful.
---Yes. Moreover, ______the villagers live, there is fresh air.
A. that B. when C. where D. whether
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