One night when my wife was preparing dinner, our little son took a piece of paper to her which read:
For washing the car………………………………………$ 5, 00
For making my own bed this week………………………$ 1.00
Going to the provision shop………………………………$ 0.50
Playing with little sister……………………………………$ 0.25
Taking out the rubbish………………………………………$ 1.00
Getting a good report card…………………………………$ 5.00
And for sweeping the common corridor……………………$ 2.00
Total…………………………………………………………$ 14.75
His mother looked at him standing there expecting payment. I could see athousand memories flashed through her mind. So she picked up the pen and turning the paper over, this is what she wrote:
For 9 months I carried you, growing inside me………………………………No Charge
For the nights I sat up with you, doctored and prayed for you………………No Charge
For the toys, food and clothes and wiping your nose………………………No Charge
When you add it all up, the full cost of my love……………………………No Charge
Well, when he finished reading, he had great big tears in his eyes. He looked at his mother and said, “Mummy, I love you.” Then he took the pen and in great big letters wrote on the “bill” “All paid.”
1.What's the best title for this passage?
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A.Part-time Job
B.Mother's Love, No Charge
C.Payment for Housework
D.Greedy Mother
2.The writer wrote the passage in order to ________.
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A.show that children should be paid for their housework
B.show that children should not be paid for their housework
C.show a clever way of teaching children
D.tell children how to spend their spare time
3.How do you think of the mother in the passage?
[ ]
4.From the last passage we know that ________.
[ ]
A.the boy got all the money he wanted
B.the mother was unwilling to give the money to the boy
C.the boy realized that it was not right to ask for money for the housework
D.the mother was angry with what the boy said
科目:高中英语 来源:人教社新课程2003年审核高二上册练习 人教社新课程2003年审核 题型:050
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳答案.
Americans often say that there are only two things a person can be sure of in life: death and taxes. Many people feel that the United States has the worst taxes in the world.
Taxes are the money that people pay to support their government. There are generally three levels of government in the United States: federal(联邦的), state, and city; therefore, there are three types of taxes.
Salaried people who earn more than four to five thousand per year must pay a certain part of their salaries to the federal government. The percentage varies for different people. It depends on the salaries. The federal government has a two-level income tax: that is, 15 or 28 percent. $17, 850 is the cut off. The tax rate is 15 percent below $17, 850 and 28 percent above.
The second tax is for the state government: New York, California, or any of the other forty-eight states. Some states have an income tax similar to that of the federal government. Of course, the percentage for the state tax is lower. Other states have a sales tax, which is a percentage charged to any item which people buy in the state. Some states use income tax and sales tax to raise their revenues(税收).
The third tax is for the city. This tax comes in two forms: property tax(residents who own a home have to pay taxes on it)and excise tax(货物税), which is collected on vehicles in a city. The cities use this money for education, police, public works, etc.
Since Americans pay such nigh taxes, they often feel that they are working one day each week just to pay their taxes. People always complain about taxes. They often say that the government misuses their tax dollars. They all believe that taxes are too high in this country.
(1)In the United States, taxes are collected to provide revenues for ________.
[ ]
A. the federal government
B. the state government
C. the city government
D. the three levels of government
(2)How much money does an American earning $40, 000 per year pay to the federal government as income tax according to the passage?
[ ]
A. 28% of this income.
B. 15% of this income.
C. $17,850.
D. $5,000.
(3)What happens to buyers when a sales tax is collected?
[ ]
A. They have to pay more than what the item costs.
B. They can pay less than what the item costs.
C. They have to pay exactly what the item costs.
D. They will all give up buying the item.
(4)What tax does an American have to pay to the city if he owns a car?
(5)After reading the passage, we might feel that Americans seem to be ________.
[ ]
A. satisfied with their taxes
B. proud of their taxes
C. unhappy about their taxes
D. very angry at their taxes
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:053
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳答案.
Americans often say that there are only two things a person can be sure of in life: death and taxes. Many people feel that the United States has the worst taxes in the world.
Taxes are the money that people pay to support their government. There are generally three levels of government in the United States: federal(联邦的), state, and city; therefore, there are three types of taxes.
Salaried people who earn more than four to five thousand per year must pay a certain part of their salaries to the federal government. The percentage varies for different people. It depends on the salaries. The federal government has a two-level income tax: that is, 15 or 28 percent. $17, 850 is the cut off. The tax rate is 15 percent below $17, 850 and 28 percent above.
The second tax is for the state government: New York, California, or any of the other forty-eight states. Some states have an income tax similar to that of the federal government. Of course, the percentage for the state tax is lower. Other states have a sales tax, which is a percentage charged to any item which people buy in the state. Some states use income tax and sales tax to raise their revenues(税收).
The third tax is for the city. This tax comes in two forms: property tax(residents who own a home have to pay taxes on it)and excise tax(货物税), which is collected on vehicles in a city. The cities use this money for education, police, public works, etc.
Since Americans pay such nigh taxes, they often feel that they are working one day each week just to pay their taxes. People always complain about taxes. They often say that the government misuses their tax dollars. They all believe that taxes are too high in this country.
(1)In the United States, taxes are collected to provide revenues for ________.
[ ]
A. the federal government
B. the state government
C. the city government
D. the three levels of government
(2)How much money does an American earning $40, 000 per year pay to the federal government as income tax according to the passage?
[ ]
A. 28% of this income.
B. 15% of this income.
C. $17,850.
D. $5,000.
(3)What happens to buyers when a sales tax is collected?
[ ]
A. They have to pay more than what the item costs.
B. They can pay less than what the item costs.
C. They have to pay exactly what the item costs.
D. They will all give up buying the item.
(4)What tax does an American have to pay to the city if he owns a car?
(5)After reading the passage, we might feel that Americans seem to be ________.
[ ]
A. satisfied with their taxes
B. proud of their taxes
C. unhappy about their taxes
D. very angry at their taxes
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科目:高中英语 来源:必修三全优指导北师英语 北师版 题型:001
听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共8小题,每小题1.5分,满分12分)
A.听下列对话,根据所听内容完成句子。
M:Nurse, I’d like to see Dr.Brown.
W:I’m sorry, but he isn’t in today.Dr.Johnson or Dr.Pepper will be happy to see you.
1.It’s possible that ________ Dr.Johnson ________ Dr.Pepper will treat the patient ________ Dr.Brown.
W:I’ve had four colds this winter and I think I’m catching another one.
M:I’ve only had half that many, but my wife has had six.
2.His wife has had ________ times more colds than he.
M:What’s the matter with you, Mrs.White?
W:I’ve had pains here just below where my heart is.
M:Do you have these pains all the time?
W:No, not all the time.
3.Mrs.White told the doctor that ________.
B.听下列5段对话,从A、B、C三个选项中选出能回答所提问题的最佳选项。
W:When do you think I can go home, Dr Smith?
M:Well, you came in on Monday and today is Friday.I’d say that you could probably leave tomorrow, but I don’t want you to go back to work for several weeks.
4.Where is the woman?
A.In the doctor’s office.
B.At work.
A few honest men are better than numbers.诚实的朋友不在多。
C.In her office.
M:I think I’ll go to see the movie tonight instead of working on my paper.“True Lies” is on at the capital cinema.
W:I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
5.What does the woman suggest?
A.He should go to see the movie.
B.He ought to work on his paper.
C.He shouldn’t write about the movie.
W:What’s the matter with you, Harry?
M:There’s something wrong with my stomach.I feel terrible.
6.Whom should Harry go to see?
A.Scientist.
B.Repairman.
C.Doctor.
M:I’ve been coughing for some time.Do you think it serious?
W:Your illness is caused by smoking.You’d better give it up.
7.Where does the talk probably take place?
A.In a factory.
B.In a hospital.
C.In a store.
M:I have an appointment to see Dr Green for a physical examination.
W:Please have a rest.She’s doing an operation right now.
8.Where does this conversation most probably take place?
A.In an operation room.
B.In a doctor’s office.
C.On the telephone.
第二节(共12小题;每题1.5分,满分18分)
听第9段材料,回答第9~11题。
W:What’s “frozen food”?
M:It’s what it says it is:after the food is picked and washed and cut in, it is put in packages and the whole thing is frozen.
W:Does it taste as good as fresh food?
M:Generally not as good, but it’s fine.It’s more expensive than fresh foods, though.
W:How long do frozen foods keep?
M:Seven months if you have a good freezer in your refrigerator.Frozen foods are also convenient.You can shop every two or three weeks instead of every day.
9.How does frozen food taste?
A.Fine.
B.Terrible.
C.Better than fresh foods.
10.Why do we think frozen foods are convenient?
A.We can shop every day.
B.We can shop every two or three weeks.
C.We needn’t shop any more.
11.How long can frozen foods keep?
A.7 months.
B.8 months.
C.9 months.
听第10段材料,回答第12~14题。
Your body, which has close relations with the food you eat, is the most important thing you own, so it needs proper treatment and proper nourishment.The old saying“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”is not as silly as some people think.The body needs fruit and vegetables because they contain vitamin C.Many people take extra vitamins in pill form, believing that these will make them healthy.But a good diet is made up of nourishing food and this gives all the vitamins you need.The body doesn’t need or use extra vitamins, so why waste money on them?
In the modern Western world, many people are too busy to bother about eating properly.They throw anything into their stomachs, eating hurriedly and carelessly.The list of illnesses caused or made worse by bad eating habits is frightening.
12.What does “Your body has close relations with the food you eat” really mean?
A.All kinds of food you eat can be made into your body.
B.Your body is made up of the food you eat.
C.What you eat has great effect on your health.
13.What does the old saying tell us?
A.The apple is the best among all kinds of fruits.
B.Apples can take the place of doctors.
C.Eating apples regularly do a lot of good to our body.
14.What should we do if we want to keep healthy?
A.Only eat an apple a day.
B.Eat properly.
C.Take as many vitamin pills as possible.
听第11段材料,并判断下列陈述是否正确(True or False)。
Renting an Apartment
Mr.Wei:I saw your advertisement in this morning’s New York Times, and I’d like to take a look at the apartment.
Mrs.Jones:Come in, please.It’s on the second floor.This way, please.
Mr.Wei:How much does the apartment rent for?
Mrs.Jones:It’s three hundred dollars a month...Here we are.This is the living room.There are windows in every room.The kitchen is on your left.
Mr.Wei:There are two bathrooms.That’s great!
Mrs.Jones:By the way, we don’t allow any pets here.
Mr.Wei:I see.What about decorating?
Mrs.Jones:If you decide to move in, we will repaint the apartment on the condition that you sign a two-year lease(租约).
Mr.Wei:That means if I sign a one-year lease, there will be no redecorating at all?
Mrs.Jones:That’s right.
Mr.Wei:If I decided to take it, how soon could I move in?
Mrs.Jones:You can move in any time you like.As you can see, it’s already cleaned up.
Mr.Wei:Good.Er, Mrs…?
Mrs.Jones:Jones.
Mr.Wei:Mrs.Jones, I like this apartment very much, but I’d like to know my wife’s and kids’ opinions.I’ll come back this evening with them.Will that be convenient?
Mrs.Jones:That’s fine with me.
Mr.Wei:This is my business card.Thanks very much, Mrs.Jones.We’ll see you tonight.
15.The apartment is rented for three hundred dollars a year.
16.Pets are not allowed to raise in the apartment.
17.If the man wants to have the apartment decorated(装修), he will have to rent it for at least a year.
听第12段材料,并判断下列陈述是否正确(True or False)。
Checking In
Tom:I’d like to check in, please.
Reception Clerk:Awfully sorry, sir.There are no rooms available now.
Tom:But I have reserved a room the day before yesterday.
Clerk:Sorry.May I have your name?
Tom:Tom Wang.
Clerk:Please wait a minute.Let me check…Excuse me, but I can’t seem to find your name on our list.Are you sure you have a reservation for tonight?
Tom:Of course, I did it myself.
Clerk:I’m terribly sorry.There must have been some mistakes.Let me check it again…Oh, yes.There is a name listed as Tom Huang.It must be the fault of the clerk who registered your name.I apologize.
Tom:Don’t worry about that.
Clerk:According to the records, your reservation is for a single room with shower and air conditioner for two nights.The room rate will be $110 per night, including 10% tax and 4% service charge.Is it right?
Tom:Yes, that’s right.I’d like to pay my bill by credit card.
Clerk:May I take a print of your card?
Tom:Here you are.
Clerk:OK.Now could you fill out this registration card?
Tom:All right.
Clerk:Your room number is 707.Here is your key.The bellhop will help you to carry the suitcases to your room.Have a nice evening.
18.The guest’s name is Tom Huang.
19.The guest has booked a single room with shower and air conditioner for two nights.
20.The tax and service charge are not included in the $100 for the room rate per nigh.
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