Back in the late 1950’s, I grew up in a small village in the Cotswolds. There was 16 else
to do but read and write. As a teenager, I wanted to hear from people who lived in 17 countries and see how they lived and what their 18 was like. I got, from a magazine, the 19 of one teenager called Glenys, like me who wanted to have a pen-pal. She 20 in North Island, New Zealand.
Glenys and I wrote to each other via blue airmail letters 21 there were no computers then! Sometimes it was so 22 because a proper letter would arrive with photographs and newspaper 23 ,showing each other how different our lives were-but strangely enough-very 24 in some aspects(方面). We married, had children at about the same time. Over the years we 25 lots of heartbreak , tears and laughter. My 26 died-so did Glenys’. We cheered each other up during these times and both 27 . She is leading a happy life with her second husband Brian. I am enjoying my new marriage life to the full.
28 with the use of the e-mail, keeping in touch became much 29 , and we decided time was moving on and it became necessary to 30 each other. So in 2006 I 31 the longest flight of my life and went to NZ. We looked at each other at Auckland 32 and burst into tears. Newspapers there 33 the story. What a wonderful time I had there!
This September 2011Glenys came to the UK to see me. It was such an emotional 34 . She flew back last night and I was feeling very 35 . My dearest wish is that Glenys and I will meet again, sometimes. Friendship is boundless.
16.A. anything B. everything C. nothing D. something
17.A. developed B. different C.developing D. the same 18.A.country B. culture C.school D. life
19.A. name B. picture C. address D. reply 20.A. worked B. traveled C. taught D. lived
21.A. because B. when C. although D. while
22.A. disappointing B. boring C. exciting D. surprising
23.A.listings B. cuttings C. collections D. advertisements
24.A. sad B. similar C. important D. special
25.A.asked B. remembered C. faced D. shared
26.A.parents B. daughter C. husband D. neighbour
27.A.reintroduced B. remarried C. recalled D. reeducated
28.A. Later B. Next C. First D. Finally
29.A. easier B. cheaper C. faster D. safer
30.A. survive B. meet C.learn D. follow
31.A. got B. carried C. took D. chose
32.A.airport B. station C. park D. square
33.A. heard B. wrote C. printed D. reported
34.A. revisit B. holiday C. reunion D. trip
35.A. worried B. tearful C. tired D. helpful
科目:高中英語 來源:山東省實驗中學2012屆高三第一次診斷性考試英語試題 題型:050
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“Racism (種族歧視) is a grown-up disease,” declares the saying on Ruby Bridge’s website along with a photo of Mrs. Bridge today, a 6-year-old girl four decades ago. In the photo, she is walking up the steps of the William Frantz Public School in New Orleans, a little black girl accompanied by two officers who protect her on her way to school.
Her name then was Ruby Nell. It was Nov. 14, 1960. She was the first black child to enroll at this all-white elementary school according to the court order to desegregate in New Orleans schools. Her story is moving -- she was a very courageous child -- and remains a significant proof against intolerance (不寬容) of all kinds. Ruby’s photo brings out another powerful image on her website: Norman Rockwells symbolic painting for Look magazine on Jan. 14, 1964, “The Problem We All Live With.”
Rockwell was an illustrator of exceptional skill and charm. He produced a vast number of unforgettable images over a long career, many of them involving children. His American kids are innocent and appealing, but often, at the same time, decidedly naughty. His method was to photograph his models, and the resulting paintings were photographic. But it is revealing to see how the artist slightly changed facial expressions from photo to oil painting in order to make his paintings communicate with the viewer. Communication, even persuasion, lay at the back of his work; this was art for effect.
“The Problem We All Live With” belongs to Rockwell’s later work, when he began openly showing his strong belief in liberty. This is a highly persuasive image. Before he arrived at the final copy, one sketch (草圖) shows the little girl closer to the two officers following her than to those in front. In the finished picture, the girl seems more determined, independent, and untouched. The unfriendly tomatoes thrown on the wall are behind her now, and she, is completely unaffected.
1.Ruby Nell was protected by officers on her way to school, because .
A.she was a little fighter against racism |
B.she was very young, short and timid |
C.she was the first black to study in an all-white school |
D.she was chosen by the com t0be’wi’th white children |
2.According to the passage, “The Problem We All Live With” is a(n) .
A.social program for American children |
B.famous painting by Norman Rockwell |
C.photo displayed on Ruby Bridges’ website |
D.exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum |
3.The word “desegregate” in paragraph 2 probably means“ ”.
A.fight against the white |
B.end racial separation |
C.struggle for freedom |
D.stop the black-white conflict |
4.The main topic of this passage is .
A.how Rockwell encouraged Ruby to fight against racism |
B.how Ruby won her fight to go to an all-white school |
C.how Rockwell expressed his protest in .Iris work |
D.how persuasive Rockwell’s earlier work of art is |
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London: It’s well known that Charles Darwin’s famous theory of evolution (進化) annoyed many people because it was against the Biblical view of creation. But few know that it also created problems for Darwin at home with his deeply religious wife, Emma.
“Darwin held back the publication of On the Origin of Species to avoid offending (觸怒) his wife,” says Ruth Padel, the naturalist’s great – great – granddaughter. “Emma told him that he seemed to be putting God further and further off”, Padel says in her north London home. “But they talked it through, and Emma once said, ‘Don’t change any of your ideas for fear of hurting me.’”
As the world celebrates the 200 th birthday of the man who changed scientific thought forever and the 150 th anniversary of his book today, even his opponents admitted he was a giant figure.
Though opposition to his theory continues, it is the elegant explanation of how species evolutes through natural selection that makes his 200th birthday such a major event.
More than 300 celebrations have been planned in Britain alone, where Darwin's face graces (使增光)the 10-pound bill along with that of Queen Elizabeth II.
Shrewsbury, the central England town where Darwin was born and raised, is holding a month-long festival for its most famous son. Down House, his former home near London, will hold a permanent exhibition recreating some of his most famous experiments.
Many more events have been planned all over the world.
What would he be doing if he were alive today? Padel thinks he would properly be studying DNA and the immune system.
60.The main purpose of the author is .
A.to say something about Darwin and his wife
B.to introduce Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution
C.to sing high praise for the book On the Origin of Species
D.to report some celebrations of Darwin’s 200 th birthday and the 150 th anniversary of his books
61.Which of the statements is NOT true based on the passage?
A.Everyone agrees with Darwin now.
B.Darwin was brought up in Shrewsbury.
C.Emma was not really fond of his theory.
D.Darwin was very interested in living things.
62.The underlined phrase “help back” in the second paragraph probably means .
A.prevented from B.kept a secret
C.cared about D.put off
63.It can be inferred that the passage is most probably .
A.a(chǎn) scientific report B.a(chǎn) news report
C.a(chǎn)n English composition D.a(chǎn) text
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London: It’s well known that Charles Darwin’s famous theory of evolution (進化) annoyed many people because it was against the Biblical view of creation. But few know that it also created problems for Darwin at home with his deeply religious wife, Emma.
“Darwin held back the publication of On the Origin of Species to avoid offending (觸怒) his wife,” says Ruth Padel, the naturalist’s great – great – granddaughter. “Emma told him that he seemed to be putting God further and further off”, Padel says in her north London home. “But they talked it through, and Emma once said, ‘Don’t change any of your ideas for fear of hurting me.’”
As the world celebrates the 200 th birthday of the man who changed scientific thought forever and the 150 th anniversary of his book today, even his opponents admitted he was a giant figure.
Though opposition to his theory continues, it is the elegant explanation of how species evolutes through natural selection that makes his 200th birthday such a major event.
More than 300 celebrations have been planned in Britain alone, where Darwin's face graces (使增光)the 10-pound bill along with that of Queen Elizabeth II.
Shrewsbury, the central England town where Darwin was born and raised, is holding a month-long festival for its most famous son. Down House, his former home near London, will hold a permanent exhibition recreating some of his most famous experiments.
Many more events have been planned all over the world.
What would he be doing if he were alive today? Padel thinks he would properly be studying DNA and the immune system.
1.The main purpose of the author is .
A.to say something about Darwin and his wife
B.to introduce Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution
C.to sing high praise for the book On the Origin of Species
D.to report some celebrations of Darwin’s 200 th birthday and the 150 th anniversary of his books
2.Which of the statements is NOT true based on the passage?
A.Everyone agrees with Darwin now.
B.Darwin was brought up in Shrewsbury.
C.Emma was not really fond of his theory.
D.Darwin was very interested in living things.
3.The underlined phrase “help back” in the second paragraph probably means .
A.prevented from B.kept a secret
C.cared about D.put off
4.It can be inferred that the passage is most probably .
A.a(chǎn) scientific report B.a(chǎn) news report
C.a(chǎn)n English composition D.a(chǎn) text
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I went into Harrods in London (a huge department store I am sure you have heard of) to buy some Minton china plates for a wedding anniversary which was to be a group gift from friends to other friends in Geneva.
Having only 30 minutes between meeting. I whizzed there in a taxi from the office and battled through the milling people on the 2nd day of the sales on the ground floor up to the 5th to the china department. There was a man standing there who was obviously a sales person who I rushed up to and asked if he had this particular china in stock and if it would take long to wrap, etc. He was amazing. He got the plates in seconds, wrapped them up and asked me if I wanted a store card, to which I replied no, because I lived in Switzerland, to which he replied asking if, as I lived abroad, would like a tax rebate form(退稅表). After that he showed me what to do, produced a map of the store and told me where I should go for the formalities(程序). That was fabulos! I thanked him and said what wonderful service he had given me. I even asked if he gave this to everyone, to which he answered: “I’m just doing what is required at Harrods”. With that, a tall man in a grey suit approached me and offered his hand to shake mine saying, “Can I introduce myself? I am the Chief Executive of Harrods and what an interesting conversation I have just heard…” He had been wandering through the store (as you should do as a hands-on CEO) and had overheard me thanking this salesman, whose face, I can hardly
describe, was frozen in a mixture of delight awe and astonishment!
Can you imagine the salesman going home to his family and friends recounting what the CEO spoke to him after overhearing him being praised by a customer?
56. The writer went to Harrods to __________.
A. kill time B. buy some gifts C. go sightseeing D. shop for her wedding
57. What does the underlined word “whiz” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?
A. drive B. arrive C. rush D. leave
58 Which of the following sentences can best replace “I’m just doing what is required at Harrods” in th second paragraph?
A. “I’m an honest man.” B. “I must obey the rules.”
C. “Harrods is strict with its employees.” D. “Anybody will receive our good service.”
59. As soon as she bought what she wanted, the writer________.
A. went to a meeting. B. flew back to Geneva
C. visited one of her friends D. attended a wedding ceremony
60. The writer wrote the above passage because she thought what she had experience was so ______.
A. pleasant B. strange C. exciting D. amusing
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