题目列表(包括答案和解析)
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| One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered. and they all admired his heart for it was 1 . There was not a scar in it. Suddenly, an old man appeared and said,"Why, your heart is not nearly as beautiful as 2 ." The crowd and the young man looked at the old man's 3 . It was full of scars, it had places 4 pieces had been removed and other pieces 5 in, but they didn't fit quite right, and there were several 6 edges. In fact, in some places there were deep gaps where whole pieces were missing. The young man laughed." 7 your heart with mine, mine is perfect and yours is a mess of scars." "Yes," said the old man,"Yours 8 perfect but I would never trade with you. You see, every 9 represents a person 10 I have given my love. I tear out a piece of my heart and give it to them, and often they 11 me a piece of their heart that fits into the 12 place in my heart. But because the pieces aren't exact, I have some rough edges, which I cherish, because they remind me of the love we 13 . "Sometimes I have given pieces of my heart 14 , and the other person hasn't returned a 15 of his or her heart to me. These are the empty gaps-giving love is 16 a chance. Although these gaps are painful, they 17 open, reminding me of the love I have for those people too, and I hope someday they may return and fill the space I have been waiting. So now do you see what true beauty is?'' The young man walked up to the old man, 18 his perfect heart, and tipped a piece out. He 19 it to the old man. The old man placed it in his heart, then took a piece from his old scarred heart and placed it in the wound in the young man's heart. It 20 , but not perfectly, as there were some jagged edges. The young man looked at his heart, not perfect any more but more beautiful than ever, since love from the old man's heart flowed into his. They embraced and walked away side by side. | ||||
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A metaphor is a poetic device that deals with comparison. It compares similar qualities of two dissimilar objects. With a simple metaphor, one object becomes the other: Love is a rose. Although this does not sound like a particularly rich image, a metaphor can communicate so much about a particular image that poets use them more than any other type of figurative language. The reason for this is that poets compose their poetry to express what they are experiencing emotionally at that moment. Consequently, what the poet imagines love to be may or may not be our understanding of love. Therefore, the poet’s job is to enable us to experience it, to feel it the same way as the poet does.
Let’s analyze this remarkably simple metaphor concerning love and the rose to see what it offers. Because the poet uses a comparison with a rose, first we must examine the characteristics of that flower. A rose is impressive in its beauty, its petals（花瓣）are nicely soft, and its smell is pleasing. It’s possible to say that a rose is actually a feast to the senses of sight, touch, and smell. The rose’s appearance seems to border on perfection, each petal seemingly equal in form. Isn’t this the way one’s love should be？A loved one should be a delight to one’s senses and seem perfect.
However, there is another dimension added to the comparison by using a rose. Roses have thorns. The poet wants to convey the idea that roses can be tricky. So can love, the metaphor tells us. When one reaches out with absolute trust to touch the object of his or her affection, ouch, a thorn can cause great harm! “Be careful,” the metaphor warns, “Love is a feast to the senses, but it can overwhelm us, and it can also hurt us and cause acute suffering.” This is the poet’s understanding of love—an admonition (劝诫). What is the point？Just this: It took almost 14 sentences to clarify what a simple metaphor communicates in only four words! That is the artistry and the joy of the simple metaphor.
1.According to the passage, a metaphor is a ________.
A. description of two similar objects in a poetic way
B. literary device specially employed in poetry writing
C. contrast between two different things to create a vivid image
D. comparison between two different objects with similar features
2.As is meant by the author, thorns of a rose ________.
A. add a new element to the image of love
B. protect the rose from harm
C. symbolize reduced love
D. cause acute suffering
3.It can be inferred from the passage that a metaphor is _______.
A. difficult to understand B. rich in meaning
C. simple to use D. perfect in form
4.The main idea of this passage is that ________.
A. love is a rose in metaphor
B. a rose is a good image in poetry
C. a metaphor is a great poetic device
D. a poet should be careful to use a metaphor
完形填空（共20题，满分1.5分）
Once upon a time there was a child ready to be 1. .
One day the child asked God, "They tell me you are going to send me to earth tomorrow but how am I going to live there being so small and 2. ?"
God 3. , "Among the many angels, I have chosen one for you. She will be waiting for you and will 4. you."
"But", said the child, "tell me here in 5. I don't do anything else but sing and smile. That's what I need to be6. !"
God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you everyday. And you will feel your angel's love and be happy."
"And", said the child, "How am I going to be able to 7. when people talk to me, if I don't know the language that men talk?"
"That's easy", said God, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and 8. words you will ever hear, and with much 9. and care, your angel will teach you how to 10. ."
The child looked up 11. God saying, "And what am I going to do when I want to talk you?"
God smiled at the child saying, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to 12. ."
The child said, "I've heard on earth there are bad men. Who will 13. me?"
God put his arm around the child, saying, "Your angel will defend you - even if it means 14. life!"
The child looked sad, saying, "But I will always be15. because I will not see you anymore."
God hugged the child, "Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way to come back to me，16. I will always be next to you."
The child, in a hurry, asked softly, "Oh God, if I am about to leave now please tell me my angel's 17. !"
God replied, "Your angel's name is of no 18. ... you will 19. call her 20. !"
21. A. delivered B. born C. multiplied D. reproduced
22. A. young B. lonely C. helpless D. naughty
23.A. supplied B. replied C. applied D. complied
24.A. take care B. look after C. tend to D. pretend
25.A. Heaven B. Sky C. Hell D. Space
26. A. sad B. happy C. embarrassed D. awkward
27. A. think B. suppose C. utter D. understand
28. A. sweet B. hard C. fluent D. bitter
29. A. patience B. tolerance C. joy D. happiness
30. A. speak B. state C. put D. say
31. A. to B. at C. in D. on
32. A. behave B. perform C. pray D. wave
33. A. prevent B. protect C. tend D. accompany
34.A. to risk B. risking C. to devote D. devoting
35.A. sorrowful B. happy C. cheerful D. confused
36. A. as though B. now that C. even though D. so that
37. A. name B. address C. appearance D. quality
38. A. meaning B. importance C. usage D. value
39. A. simply B. faithfully C. sincerely D. devotedly
40. A. MOMMY B. DADDLY C. SISTER D. BROTHER
阅读理解
Maybe ten-year-old Elizabeth put it best when she said to her father. “But Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead.”
Dad , in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run, had forgotten to wear his safety belt--a mistake 75% of the US population make every day. The big question is why.
There have been many myths about safety belts ever since their first appearance in cars some forty years ago. The following are three of the most common.
Myth( 神话)Number One: It's best to be “thrown clear” of a serious accident.
Truth: Sorry , but any accident serious enough to “throw you clear” is also going to be serious enough to give you a very bad landing. And chances are you'll have traveled through a windshield(挡风玻璃)or door to do it. Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twenty-five times greater in cases where people are “thrown clear.”
Myth Number Two: Safety belts “trap” people in cars that are burning or sinking in water.
Truth: Sorry again. but studies show that people knocked unconscious(昏迷) due to not wearing safety belts have a greater chance of dying in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having a clear head to free themselves from such dangerous situations, not to be trapped in them.
Myth Number Three: Safety belts aren't needed at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour
Truth: when two cars traveling at 30 mph hit each other. An unbelted driver would meet the windshield with a force equal to diving headfirst into the ground from a height of 10 meters.
【小题1】Why did Elizabeth say to her father, “But. Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead”?
| A．He was driving at great speed. |
| B．He was running across the street. |
| C．He didn't have his safety belt on. |
| D．He didn't take his medicine on time. |
| A．wasn't feeling very well |
| B．hated to drive in the dark |
| C．wanted to take some exercise |
| D．didn't want to be caught by the police |
| A．the belt prevents them from escaping in an accident |
| B．they will be unable to think clearly in an accident |
| C．they will be caught when help comes |
| D．cars catch fire easily |
| A．Never drive faster than 30 miles an hour. |
| B．Try your best to save yourself in a car accident. |
| C．Never forget to wear the safety belt while driving. |
| D．Drive slowly while you're not wearing a safety belt. |
Maybe ten-year-old Elizabeth put it best when she said to her father, "But, Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead."
Dad, in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run, had forgotten to wear his safety belt-- a mistake 75% of US population make every day. The big question is why.
There have been many myths about safety belt ever since their first appearance in cars some forty years ago. The following are three of the most common.
Myth the Number One: It's best to be "thrown clear" of a serious accident.
Truth: Sorry, but any accident serious enough to "throw you clear" is able going to be serious enough to give you a very bad landing. And chances are you'll have traveled through a windshield (挡风玻璃)or door to do it. Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twenty-five times in cases where people are "thrown clear".
Myth Number Two: Safety-bets "trap" people in cars that are burning or sinking in water.
Truth: Sorry again, but studies show that people knocked unconscious (昏迷) due to not wearing safety belts have a greater chance of dying in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having a clear head to free themselves from such dangerous situation, not to be trapped in them.
Myth Number Three: Safety belts aren't needed at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour (mph).
Truth: When two cars traveling at 30 mph hit each other, an unbelted driver would meet the windshield with a force equal to diving headfirst into the ground from a height of 10 metres.
Why did Elizabeth say to her father, "But, Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead"?
A. He was driving at great speed.
B. He was running across the street.
C. He didn't have his safety belt on.
D. He didn't take his medicine on time.
The reason father was in a hurry to get home was that he __________.
A. wasn't feeling very well B. hated to drive in the dark
C. wanted to take some exercise D. didn't want to be caught by the people
According to the text, to be "thrown clear" of a serious accident is very dangerous because you ________.
A. may be knocked down by other cars.
B. may get serious hurt thrown out of the car
C. may find it impossible to get away from the seat
D. may get caught in the car door
Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt because they believe _______.
A. the belt prevents them from escaping in an accident
B. they will be unable to think clearly in an accident
C. they will be caught when help comes
D. cars catch fire easily
What is the advice given in the test?
A. Never drive faster than 30 miles an hour.
B. Try your best to save yourself in a car accident.
C. Never forget to wear the safety belt while driving.
D. Drive slowly while you're not wearing a safety belt.
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