(10·江西A篇)

Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.

With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously—but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital—and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it.”

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he lived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.

“You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic!” But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.

56. Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?

A. He was riding to school.

B. He was listening to a strange sound.

C. He was going fishing with his father.

D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.

57. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?

A. They crowded like a black cloud.

B. They shocked and terrified Andy.

C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass.

D. They made Andy stay in hospital for two days.

58. How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?

A. He asked Mr. Nelson for help.

B. He did himself under the water.

C. He rushed into the Nelson house.

D. He rode off in the opposite direction.

59. Which of the following can best describe Andy’s escape from the bees?

A. No pains, no gains.

B. Once bitten, twice shy.

C. Where there is a will, there is a way.

D. In time of danger, one’s mind works fast.

  

 

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

One day a small group of young people were at a wildlife park on a field trip.

“Oh, look at her, she's so beautiful.” All of us   1a cheetah（印度豹）named Subira in respect－except a teenage boy called Cory in the back row, who seemed to be   2to himself in impatience. When several members of the group turned in his   3, he brushed the front of his T-shirt as though to   4dust, and, in a gesture clearly meaning to   5us, rolled up the right sleeve (袖子）of his shirt, further showing his well-developed   6.  

Cory had   7of playing professional baseball someday. No one doubted Cory's   8. But that was before the car accident. Not only did Cory lose a   9in the accident but his hope and his spirit.

Seeing such a large audience, Subira couldn’t wait to give the crowd a   10of her skills. “How fast she runs!” one shouted. “But she only has three legs.” one cried.

No one was more   11than Cory. He stared at the animal with the missing leg and he smiled, tears of hope in his   12.

Looking   13into Cory' s face, the organizer explained “It was soon after she came to us that she showed her own worth－a   14gift of love and spirit. In the past few years, the gift of Subira has   15people around the world，and without words Subria has become our most persuasive   16, and the most priceless gift.”

Cory asked   17, “Can I touch her?”

As the rest of the group looked on in amazement, the boy wheeled himself over to the large gate and   18to push it open. The expression on his face was one of great   19. It was clear that Cory had   20the gift of Subira.

1.A. listened to      B. laughed at     C. smiled at      D. stared at

2.A. talking          B. wondering      C. sitting        D. lying

3.A. face             B. direction      C. way            D. attitude

4.A. clear            B. feel           C. remove         D. catch

5.A. amuse            B. impress        C. satisfy        D. frighten  

6.A. fingers          B. body           C. hands          D. muscles

7.A. talked           B. dreamed        C. decided        D. expected

8.A. smartness        B. speed          C. ability        D. mind

9.A. leg              B. arm            C. hand           D. promise

10.A. memory          B. speed          C. show           D. quality

11.A. astonished      B. interrupted    C. terrified      D. disappointed

12.A. heart           B. face           C. expression     D. eyes

13.A. bravely         B. frankly        C. directly       D. immediately

14.A. unique          B. common         C. right          D. difficult

15.A. excited         B. warned         C. described      D. touched

16.A. newspaper       B. spokesman      C. program        D. teacher

17.A. calmly          B. softly         C. bitterly       D. proudly

18.A. wished          B. decided        C. begged         D. struggled

19.A. puzzle          B. disappointment C. satisfaction   D. shame

20.A. received        B. refused        C. seen           D. found  

 

 

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，共40分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A B C D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

 

Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.

With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously—but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital—and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it. ”

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house. ” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he lived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.

“You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic!” But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.

1. Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?

A. He was riding to school.             B. He was listening to a strange sound.

C. He was going fishing with his father.

D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?

A. They crowded like a black cloud.       B. They shocked and terrified Andy.

C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass.

D. They made Andy stay in hospital for two days.

3. How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?

A. He asked Mr. Nelson for help.          B. He hid himself under the water.

C. He rushed into the Nelson house.        D. He rode off in the opposite direction.

4. Which of the following can best describe Andy’s escape from the bees?

A. No pains, no gains.                   B. Once bitten, twice shy.

C. Where there is a will, there is a way.      D. In time of danger, one’s mind works fast.

 

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，共40分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A B C D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.

With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously—but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital—and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it. ”

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house. ” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he lived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.

“You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic!” But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.

1. Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?

A. He was riding to school.             B. He was listening to a strange sound.

C. He was going fishing with his father.

D. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?

A. They crowded like a black cloud.       B. They shocked and terrified Andy.

C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass.

D. They made Andy stay in hospital for two days.

3. How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?

A. He asked Mr. Nelson for help.          B. He hid himself under the water.

C. He rushed into the Nelson house.        D. He rode off in the opposite direction.

4. Which of the following can best describe Andy’s escape from the bees?

A. No pains, no gains.                   B. Once bitten, twice shy.

C. Where there is a will, there is a way.      D. In time of danger, one’s mind works fast.