高考英语2011届二轮专题复习学案：专题3 阅读理解之生活类

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专题三 阅读理解之生活类（2）（新课标）
二、生活类
【典例探究】
（2010·全国卷I·E）
There were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved.
I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.
It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into
sight. Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave back.
From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.
The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug (拥抱). I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.
I looked forward to the return journey.
71. The author expected the train trip to be________ .
A. adventurous B. pleasant C. exciting D. dull
72. What did the author remember most fondly of her train trip
A. The friendly country people. B. The mountains along the way.
C. The crowds of people in the streets. D. The simple lunch served on the train.
73. Which of the following words can best take the place of the word "relish" in the second paragraph
A. choose B. enjoy C. prepare for D. carry on
74. Where was the writer going
A. Johore Baru B. The Causeway. C. Butterworth D. Singapore
75. What can we learn from the story
A. Comfort in traveling by train. B. Pleasure of living in the country.
C. Reading gives people delight. D. Smiles brighten people up.
【文章大意】微笑能够让人高兴，能够使人心情愉悦。作者从中受益匪浅。
71. 【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据第二段的I did not particularly relish(享受)the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.可知作者本来认为这次旅行是没趣的。故选D。
72. 【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据第一段的描述以及本段最后一句This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved.可知。另外根据文章内容也可以判断出马来西亚的村民对作者的触动是很大的。
73. 【解析】选B。词义猜测题。根据relish所在的句子I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread.可知作者认为自己不会喜欢这次长途旅行，所以买了一打杂志翻来覆去地读。由此可知选B。relish表示“爱好”。
74. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第五段的Soon the train pulled up(停下) at Butterworth… When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug (拥抱).可知Butterworth是作者的终点站。因为在此作者的叔叔在等他。
75. 【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据第一段的Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved与第四段的Even the trees were smiling.以及第五段可知。
【跟踪演练】
1、（2011·浙江省嵊州二中2011届高三12月月考）
In the lumberyard by the lake, where trees were turned into boards for construction work, there was an old brick building two floors high, and all around the outside walls were great piles of soft sawdust (锯木屑). That afternoon, bored with having nothing else to do, all the fellows followed Michael up the ladder to the roof of the old building and they sat there with their legs hanging over the edge. Suddenly Michael said, “I dare you to jump down,” and without thinking about it, he pushed himself off the roof and fell on the sawdust, where he lay rolling around and laughing. “I dare you all!” he shouted. “You’re all cowards (胆小鬼),” he said, encouraging them to follow him. Still laughing, he watched them looking down from the roof, white-faced and hesitant, and then one by one they jumped and got up grinning (咧嘴笑) with relief.
In the hot afternoon sunlight they all lay on the sawdust pile telling jokes till at last one of the fellows said, “Come on up the old roof again and jump down.” There wasn’t much enthusiasm among them, but they all went up to the roof again and began to jump off in a determined, desperate way till only Michael was left. Michael wanted to jump down there and be with them, but he remained on the edge of the roof, wetting his lips, with a silly grin on his face, wondering why it had not seemed such a long drop the first time. For a while the fellows thought he was only fooling them, but then they saw him fixing his fist tight. He tried to count to ten and then jump, and when that failed, he tried to take a long breath and close his eyes. In a while the fellows grew tired of waiting and began to laugh at him. “Who did this in the first place What’s the matter with you ” It was near dinner time and all of them got up and walked away.
For a long time Michael remained on the edge of the roof, staring unhappily and steadily at the ground. His clothes were wet from nervous sweating. At last he closed his eyes, slipped off the roof, fell heavily on the sawdust and lay there for a long time. As he lay there he wondered why he had been unable to jump. Then he got up slowly and walked home feeling deeply ashamed and wanting to avoid everybody.
41. Why did the boys first decide to climb onto the roof of the building
A. To test their courage. B. To kill time.
C. To avoid their parents. D. To get a better view.
42. When the boys jumped down after Michael, they ________.
A. were not afraid at all
B. wanted to do it again immediately
C. were glad they had got down safely
D. found the jump easier than expected
43. How did Michael’s friends react when he didn’t make the jump immediately
A. They left him immediately.
B. They were not surprised.
C. They felt very discouraged.
D. They thought he was joking.
44. When Michael finally jumped down the second time, he ________.
A. was very proud of himself
B. improved on his first jump
C. wanted to know what had stopped him
D. was not so angry with his friends any more
2、 （2010·临沂二模）
If you are interested in becoming a registered nurse， you are most likely aware that there are certain qualifications to become one．
Knowing the educational requirements to be a registered nurse is the first step you will need to take in your journey to become a RN． You will need to complete a prescribed program of study．The education that the promising registered nurse chooses will depend on if he or she is interested in getting further education．
One of the most getting forms of education for registered nurses is an associate degree in nursing which takes about two years to complete． Other RN candidates may choose a hospital diploma program where they take 30 to 60 hours worth of science classes and then take many more hours of classes which are heavily focused on nursing．The diploma program usually takes a minimum of three years． A diploma program meets the basic educational requirements to be a registered nurse．
Another choice is for the promising RN to get a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a university．Once a BSN degree is earned，it gives the person the opportunity to get higher education opportunities in his or her field such as a Master’s Degree or a PhD．
The registered nurse educational requirements can vary from state to state in America as each state has its own laws and policies that govern the nursing profession．However，all registered nurses must take some sort of licensing exam in order to become legally able to practice in the registered nursing profession．
While 2 to 3 years of training is required，it is possible to make a good living from the salary that you can earn as a registered nurse．But be aware that the profession can be stressful．Some of the most stressful nursing positions are those in hospitals，particularly in the emergency rooms．Some less stressful jobs may include working in private practice where the hours will not be as long．
66．The main idea of this article is to talk about——．
A．the most promising profession in the future
B．educational requirements to be a registered nurse
C．the nursing profession in different states
D．some useful information for future professions
67．According to this article，most people who want to be registered nurses prefer to go in for __________________ ．
A．an associate degree B．a hospital diploma program 、
C．a Bachelor of Science degree D．a Master’s or a PhD’s degree
68．It can be concluded from this article that ___________________．
A．a hospital diploma program takes the least time to finish compared with others
B．it’s really not difficult for people to be educated to become registered nurses
C．registered nurses are not legal unless they take some sort of licensing exam
D．being a registered nurse is the most stressful profession in America
69．What’s the writer’s attitudes towards being a registered nurse
A．Subjective B．Objective C．Supportive D．Opposing
70．If another paragraph is needed，it most probably deals with——．
A．how the nursing profession is managed by the government
B．different forms of degrees for being a registered nurse ‘
C，the advantages and disadvantages of being a registered nurse
D．discussion about the different types of registered nurses
3、（2010·威海二模）
Britain's most popular lie has been disclosed, with one in four people admitting using “sorry I had no signal" when returning a missed mobile phone call, a survey found.
Researchers found the average Briton tells on average four lies every day or almost 1500 every year. Almost one in six men admitted they were most likely to lie to their wife or girlfriend, on average at least twice a day. The most popular lie was saying you had no mobile phone signal, with one in four people admitting regularly using the little white lie. It usually came after they hit the “ignore" button when their mobile rang.
Three quarters of people think women are better liars. The research found 46 per cent of girls have been caught lying, compared to 58 of men.
The second most common fib（无关紧要的谎言） is “I haven't got any cash on me” when asked for money by tramps (流浪者), beggars and Big Issue sellers. “Nothing's wrong – I'm fine” came third followed by “You look lovely” and “Nice to see you”.
Modern technology turned out to have contributed to many lies with “I didn't get your text” in 18th, “Our server was down” in 20th and “My battery died” in 26th place.
Other lies to make the top ten included “I'll give you a ring”, “We're just good friends” and “We'll have to meet up soon”. “I'm on my way” and “No, your bum doesn't look big in that” completed the top ten.
Men tell the most fibs, coming out with five every day compared to women who lie just three times.
In many cases perhaps it is better to flatter with a fib than destroy someone with the truth, according to a spokesman for OnePoll, which carried out the research of 4,300 adults.
66. Whether the person being called has pushed the “ignore” button or ______, the caller at the other end hears the same tone.
A. really has no signal B. can’t get the text
C. has a battery failure D. answers the call
67. Most people think women are better liars because ______.
A. there’re more women liars B. fewer women liars are found out
C. women tell less harmful lies D. women are harder to convince
68. “Our server was down” is perhaps a lie told as an excuse for not ______.
A. inviting a friend to dinner B. responding to an e-mail
C. coming to a party on time D. cleaning one’s room
69. “You look lovely” and “I’m on my way” rank _____ on the popular-lie list.
A. 3rd and 8th B. 5th and 10th C. 4th and 9th D. 5th and 12th
70. The OnePoll spokesman seems to think it’s ______ for the British to lie so much.
A. puzzling B. disgusting C. impossible D. reasonable
4、（2010·山西省大同五中高三二模拟）
Ticket price increases at HK Disney
Source: Xinhua 1 02 -05 2009 11:39
Hong Kong Disneyland announced on Tuesday it will raise weekday admission prices for mainland and overseas tourists by about 19 percent, But Hong Kong residents and tourists who pruchase tickets through travel agents can still enjoy the old prices until June 30.
A one-day admission will cost HK $ 350 ($ 45)for adults and HK＄250 for children aged up to 11 from Monday, the previous charges for weekends, Adults were previously admitted for HK
$ 295 and children HK＄ 210
A Hong Kong Disneyland spokesman said the park does not expect the new pricing structure to have an immediate impact on attendances, as research shows guests choose when to visit the attraction based on time available rather than ticket prices, But the hikes (the rise of prices)drew immediate criticism from the industry, The greater tourism industry fears it may harm mainlanders’ willingness to visit Hong Kong.
Joseph Tung Yao-chung, executive director of Travel Industry Council of Hong kong, said the decision was unwise in the current financial climate, He also urged the company to rethink its decision, during an interview with Southern Metropolis Daily
56.On September 10 of 2009 (weekday) HongKong residents and tourists will have to spend buying three children tickets.
A HK$360 B $360 C HK$750 D HK$885
57.There is a family with five people ,Johnm his father, mother ,grandfather and grandmother, They are from America, John is eleven years old, If they visit the place on June 30 2009 (weekday),they will spend about in total
A $ 212 B $ 1650 C HK$1400 D $1390
58What can we infer from the passage
A Joseph Tung Yao-chung disagreed about the ticket price increase at HK Disney.
B HongKong Disneyland will make a lot of money by raising weekday admission prices for mainland tourists,[21世纪教育网]
C The Hong Kong Disneyland spokesman didn’t like the new pricing structure,
D Only tourists from mainland visit Hong Kong Disneyland,.
5、（2010·江西省吉安市二模）
The meaning of the word “volunteer” may be a little different in different countries, but it
usually means “one who offers his or her services”．Volunteers don’t expect any kind of pay．
Tracy, a good friend of mine, however, recently came back from India with a new idea of what being a volunteer means．She worked for two and a half weeks in one of Mother Teresa’s homes in Calcutta．The following is her story．
“I watched a video about her．I was so moved by her spirit to help others and her endless love for every human being that, after I graduated from a high school, I too wanted to try her kind of work．So with two friends I flew to Calcutta for a few weeks．”
“I was asked to work in a home for sick people．I helped wash clothes and sheets, and pass out lunch．I also fed the people who were too weak to feed themselves and tried to cheer the up．I felt it was better to share with them than to think that I have helped them．To be honest, I don’t think I was helping very much．It was then that I realized that I had not really come to help, but to learn about and experience another culture that helped improve my own understanding of life and the world．”
56．Why did Tracy choose to be a volunteer
A．She liked to work with Mother Teresa．
B．She had already had some experience．
C．She was asked to do so by Teresa.
D．She wanted to follow Mother Teresa’s example．
57．Tracy started her work as a volunteer _______．
A．after she met Mother Teresa
B．after she finished high school
C．when she was touring Calcutta
D．when she was working in a hospital
58．What is Tracy’s “new idea” of being a volunteer
A．Going abroad to help the sick．
B．Working in Mother Teresa’s home．
C．Doing simple things to help the poor．
D．Improving oneself through helping others．
59．What is the best title for the passage
A．How to Be a Volunteer B．Voluntary Life in India
C．A Different Meaning of Volunteer D．Inspiration from Mother Teresa
6、（2010·江西省吉安市二模）
The following are introductions to some programs that BBC I London will show on TV．
12:25 a．m．Tuesday The Real Swiss Robinson FamilyLaura worried that her children have had their life too easy due to her husband’s career in big business, so she decides to take her teenagers to the Cook Islands to experience the simple life．They face storms and a lack of food, but Laura is happy as their local guide shows them the island’s wealth of rare fruits and foods．
11:00 a．m．Wednesday Orangutan Diary A Team have come across an armed man who is holding two baby apes who were captures one of them, David, is sent to a medical emergency in the forest．Later a center director, Nielsen, finds a suitable place to set free more rescued animals．
7:50 p．m．Thursday Lost Buildings of Britain Simon Thurley visits the ruins of Glastonbruy Abbey（修道院），which , before its destruction by Henry VIII, was famous for some of the most amazing stained-glass of its age．It also had a great deal of financial power, acting as the center of an influential business empire．Eventually, it was the king’s envy of the abbey’s wealth that changed the abbey’s fate．
10:35 p．m．Thursday Nigella Express Nigella presents ideas for impromptu（即兴的）cooking, from new recipes and suggestions for taking advantage of the food you have to making quick, simple and impressive meals．
68．Why is Laura worried
A．Life on the Cook Islands is too simple.
B．Her husband faces difficulties in his business.
C．Storms are approaching her hometown.
D．Her children may not know how to cherish life.
69．Jim enjoys TV programmes of people or organizations that take care of animals. He should probably watch TV at .
A．10:35 p.m. on Thursday B．7:50 p.m. on Thursday
C．11.00 a.m. on Wednesday D．12:25 a. m. on Tuesday
70．We can learn from the text that .
A．David is a farmer
B．Henry VIII set up a business empire in the Abbey
C．Nielsen is an animal-lover
D．Glastonbury Abbey is famous today for its stained-glass
71．Elizabeth, who likes trying out new recipes, may be most interested in .
A．Nigella Express B．Lost Buildings of Britain
C．Orangutan Diary D．The Real Swiss Robinson Family
7、 Dear Cary,
I’m writing because I’ve understood you’ve struggled with alcoholism(酗酒)．I’ve been fighting mine ever since I went through 9-11．After that，I’ve been more or less useless professionally –I’m a lawyer–and have had to resign from my job because I was discovered passed-out drunk in front of my computer. I’ve taken some medicine and it has helped somewhat. I can manage about a month without drinking，but after that I end up having a crazy stage where nothing matters except drinking．After a week or so of heavy drinking，I start having nightmares of people jumping. After that，it’s a week of not being able to get out of bed.
I was supposed to travel to a conference but didn’t make it because I got so drunk at the airport that I fell down on my face and spent the rest of the day in the emergency room. I have been hiding from my family since then．Fortunately they won’t be expecting me to come back for a week or so. Otherwise, they would notice the bump on my forehead and two black eyes．
I don’t really know what I’m asking you．Cary, I need a way out that doesn’t involve causing pain to my family．I’m taking medicine，but I still have these attacks every few months．If there’s alcohol in the house，I can’t stay away from it．It seems that this will never end. I’m afraid of what will happen if something bad happens，like a family member dying, or getting fired again．
Thanks for reading．
Yours T
36．The underlined sentence shows us all the following EXCEPT____________．
A．that the author is a lawyer by profession
B．that the author is a lawyer and he seldom gets drunk
C．the reason why the author had to resign
D．that the author was once discovered drunk as a fish
37．The author writes to Cary in order to____________．
A．offer advice B．tell a story
C．avoid nightmares D．ask for help
38．What is the author worried about
A．Losing his job B．Missing the conference
C．Bring pain to his family D．Giving up drinking
39．What do we learn from the passage
A．T’s family members don’t want to see him because of his alcoholism．
B．Getting drunk once prevented T from attending a conference．
C．T will have nightmares when he stops drinking．
D．T never attempted to give up his alcoholism．
40．We know from the passage that Cary____________．
A．likes to talk about the details of his life． B．is an expert on treating alcoholism
C．is probably a recovered alcoholic D．never suffered from alcoholism
8、（2010·天津市55中二模）
Celebrity endorsements
Despite the fact that companies believe celebrities had a lot of pull with regard to the buying trends of consumers, researches have discovered that this does not seem to be the case．British and Swiss researchers conducted a study showing that advertisements made by celebrities like David Beckham and Scarlett Johansson are not as effective as those by ordinary people．
In a sample of 298 students, researchers presented a magazine advertisement for a digital camera that was endorsed by a fictional student claiming the camera was “hot” and his “preferred choice”．The same advertisement was shown to other students，but with a difference：The camera was endorsed by a famous person in Germany．
While the students said that both advertisements were beneficial, the one made by the student topped the celebrity one if students aimed to impress others with their purchases. More than half of the students，who admitted purchasing products that would impress others，said they were influenced by the student’s advertisement．Only 20％ said the celebrity one would affect their buying decision．
Professor Brett Martin，of the University of Bath’s School of Management，explained that the findings could be used not only in Germany, but in other countries as well．“Our research questions whether celebrities are the best ways to sell products，”said Prof Martin．“Celebrities can be effective but we found that many people were more convinced by an endorsement from a fictional fellow students．This is because many people feel a need to keep up with the Jones when they buy．”
46．Some companies think the celebrities endorsement ____________．
A．is popular with the consumers
B．can pull all the consumers into the shops
C．can affect the consumers’ purchasing
D．is as effective as an endorsement from common people
47．Which of the following ads would be more effective to common consumers, according to the experiment
A．An ad featuring lovely pandas． B．An ad made by David Beckham．
C．An ad made by fictional common people．D．An ad with beautiful natural scenery．
48．The underlined words “the Jones” in the last paragraph refer to“____________ ”．
A．someone called Jones B．common people
C．the Jones family D．celebrities
49．We can imply from the passage that ____________．
A．celebrities cheat consumers in advertisement
B．the researchers here are against celebrity endorsement
C．the student’s ads are mole reliable than those made by celebrities
D．company needn’t spend so much money on celebrity endorsement
50．We can probably read the article in____________ ．
A．a local newspaper B．a science report
C．an academic journal D．a textbook
9、（2010·甘肃省天水一中三模）Matches made over the Internet often do not last long because people end up choosing unsuitable
partners and forming emotional bonds before meeting face-to-face, an Australian university researcher
has found.
Women may especially find Mr. Wrong, as they tend to be attracted by fine comments or clever
emails, said psychologist Matthew Bambling from the Queensland University of Technology.
“You can never assume things are the way they seem online,” Bambling said. “The fact that they
can write a clever comment or a witty email doesn’t mean they will be Mr. Right, that’s for sure,” he
said, adding some men use the concept of “netting”, sending emails to dozens of women and hoping
one might respond. Bambling said you can find a partner online, but warned those using the Web to
find love to be aware of the traps. “There’s definitely an uncontrolled effect online,” he said, with
people more likely to exaggerate their good points while hiding anything negative. “Few guys for
example would say ‘look, I’m a middle aged alcoholic who’s been married five times, pick me’.
They’re going to present themselves as a good catch.” He said it was easy for people to quickly invest
too much emotionally in an online relationship because they don’t see the full picture of the person
they are emailing.
Bambling said people can avoid many of the problems by meeting early in the actual relationship,
rather than by getting to know each other only by email. He suggests couples arrange to meet over
coffee after a few emails, which will help people from building up a fantasy image of their match.
“The main thing to remember is to make real life contact as soon as possible if you are interested in
someone, because then you will know contact as soon as possible if you are interested in someone,
because then you will know if a relationship is a possibility.” He said.
53. Why were women quite likely to find Mr. Wrong over the Internet
A. Because they often judge a person by his appearance.
B. Because single women usually felt more lonely.
C. Because the emotional bonds were hard to break.
D. Because they were easily attracted by fine comments.
54. About the online relationship Bambling suggests we should be ______.
A. rejective B. favorable C. cautious D. hopeful
55. The underlined word “exaggerate” in Paragraph 3 probably means “______”.
A. enlarge B. invent C. remove D. cover
56. What is suggested by Bambling for a better online relationship
A. Writing clever comments or emails to girls frequently.
B. Finding a partner online through one night respond.
C. Making real life contact before further development.
D. Investing much emotion in your partner.
10、（2010·江西省吉安一中2011届高三第一次）
One evening I went out and left my 17-year-old son in charge of his 8-year-old brother and 4-year-old sister．On this occasion,the work was made less troublesome by the presence of his girlfriend．I left with complete confidence that the older children would do a wonderful job of babysitting the younger children．Later,I discovered that complete confidence was the last thing I should have left home with．
I had decided to return home earlier than planned so that my son and his girlfriend could go out．I called home with this happy news．But instead of hearing his cheerful, grateful voice on the other end of the line, all I heard was the sound of a telephone ringing．
It was, I should point out,after 10 p．m．,when the two younger children should have been in bed,and when the two older children should have been answering the phone．“I’ll give him a lesson,”I said． I decided they must be outside．Why they might be outside at 10:30 on a winter night I had no idea, but it was the only explanation I could come up with．
Finally,in desperation,I called his girlfriend’s house． After what seemed like countless rings, his girlfriend answered．“Yes,”she said brightly,“He’s right here．”
He came on the phone．I was not my usual calm, rational（理智的）self． After all,one of the rules of survival for modern parents is that you can’t trust modern teenagers．“Where are the children ”I said．He said they were with him．They had done nothing wrong．My son had taken the younger children over to his girlfriend’s house just for ice cream and cake．This was too good to be believed． Well, it turns out that I shouldn’t have believed it．It was only part of the truth．
The following Saturday evening we were at my parents’home,celebrating my birthday．My oldest son gave me the children’s gifts．Mounted and framed were a series of lovely color photographs of my children,dressed in their best clothes, and wearing their most wonderful expressions．They are pictures to treasure a lifetime, all taken by the father of my son’s girlfriend．
56．The author went out and left her eldest son in charge of the younger children because ．
A．she knew that her eldest son was a good baby-sitter
B．she thought it no hard work to take care of the younger ones
C．she believed he could do well with his girlfriend’s help
D．she could not find a baby-sitter on that winter night
57．When the author called home that evening,she found that ．
A．two younger children had already been in bed
B．the children were preparing a birthday gift for her
C．her son was quarrelling with his girlfriend
D．there was no one answering the telephone
58．What can you learn from the underlined sentence in the fifth paragraph
A．The author didn’t believe what her son had told her．
B．The author had complete confidence in her son．
C．The author believed her son was telling the truth．
D．The author was moved by what her children had done．
59．What might the children do that evening
A．They had a birthday party．
B．They framed some photographs．
C．They had their pictures taken．
D．They made some beautiful clothes．
60．What does the author intend to tell us by the story
A．Modern teenagers are not worth trusting．
B．It is no easy job to look after young children．
C．It’s no good to have a girlfriend at an early age．
D．Her children have a caring and tender heart．
11、（2010·山东省青岛市三模）“A survey was conducted in Shanghai where interviewees were asked if they wanted to be a factory worker, One percent of all people interviewed said “YES,” Wang Hongjun, a technician, said, raising his voice for dramatic effect．"But I can tell you, only a small part of that 1 percent are telling the truth．"
I've met colorful people like Wang all over China．They are cynical （玩世不恭的） yet warmhearted, plain spoken but smart．And many of them are confined （局限于） to work in factories．
Wang is a top technician but also represents manual factory workers, who "are China's most important natural resource．Their energy is powering China's economic boom, and their muscle is turning the wheel of the world's factory．
But does their unskilled labor give their life meaning At school, did they tell their friends: "When I grow up I want to work in a factory making socks " Did you
Factory work has always been a stepping-stone from farm life to the city and a modern life． It's been happening for centuries, but today, with our space-age technology, it's outdated．Earning 1,200 yuan （$169） per month working in a factory is better than that on a farm, but as Wang points out, it's not a dream career．There should be batter ways to earn your rice．
Many modern factories no longer have production line workers．Robots do the assembly （装配）．People just do the monitoring, hi this age of technology, in which China is now working smarter and riot just harder, why are people still standing in production lines
But life is cheap in China．So why not continue to exploit the low-cost labor situation and keep the economy growing fast, some entrepreneurs may ask．
But have these businessmen ever labored in a factory
61．How many people surveyed really like to be factory workers
A．One percent B．Only a small part
C．Only a small part of that one percent D．The writer didn't mention it．
62．Which is NOT the writer's opinion of factory workers
A．cynical B．unimportant
C．warmhearted D．plain spoken
63．Wang Hongjun is a person who is _____．
A．difficult to get along with
B．humorous but serious
C．cynical but warmhearted, plain spoken but smart
D．full of energy but doesn't want to work hard
64．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage
A．Factory workers make contributions to China's economic boom．
B．Working in a factory is better than that on a farm．
C．Factory workers are satisfied with their living conditions．
D．Some entrepreneurs exploited the low-cost labor situation．
65．The writer uses _____ to begin the passage．
A．a lot of figures B．many examples
C．some dialogue D．the result of a survey
12、（2010·陕西省延安中学三模）I am a good mother to three children. I have tried never to let my profession stand in the way of being a good parent.
I no longer consider myself the center of the universe. I show up. I listen. I try to laugh. I am a good friend to my husband. I have tried to make marriage vows(誓约) mean what they say. I am a good friend to my friends, and they to me. Without them, there would be nothing to say to you today.
So here's what I wanted to tell you today: Get a life. A real life, not a desire of the next promotion(提升), the bigger paycheck, the larger house.
Get a life in which you are not alone. Find people you love, and who love you. And remember that love is not leisure(空闲), it is work. Pick up the phone. Send an e-mail. Write a letter. And realize that life is the best thing and that you have no business taking it for granted.
It is so easy to waste our lives, our days, our hours, our minutes. It is so easy to exist instead of to live. I learned to live many years ago. Something really, really bad happened to me, something that changed my life in ways that, if I had my choice, it would never have been changed at all. And what I learned from it is what, today, seems to be the hardest lesson of all.
I learned to love the journey, not the destination. I learned to look at all the good in the world and try to give some of it back because I believed in it, completely and totally. And I tried to do that, in part, by telling others what I had learned.
By telling them this: Read in the backyard with the sun on your face. Learn to be happy. And think of life as a deadly illness, because if you do, you will live it with joy and passion as it ought to be lived.
50．The best title of this passage probably is
A．Love your friends B．Live a real life
C．Don't waste time D．Be a good mother and wife
51．How did the author form her view of life
A．Through working and social experience.
B．By learning from her friends.
C．Through an unfortunate experience.
D．From her children and husband
52．By the underlined sentence "It is so easy to exist instead of to live"
in the fifth paragraph, the author really means that people tend to___ __.
A．make a living rather than live a real life
B．work rather than enjoy life
C．waste a lot in life
D．forget the most important lessons in life
53．What's the author's attitude toward work
A．Do it well to serve others.
B．To earn enough money to make life better.
C．Try your best to get higher position and pay.
D．Don't let it affect your real life.
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1、 （2010·天津卷·D）
To err is human. To blame the other guy is even more human.
Common sense is not all that common.
Why tell the truth when you can come up with a good excuse
These three popular misquotes(戏谑的引语)are meant to be jokes, and yet they tell us a lot about human nature .To err, or to make mistakes, is indeed a part of being human, but it seems that most people don’t want to accept the responsibility for the problem. Perhaps it is the natural thing to do .The original quote about human nature went like this: “ To err is human, to forgive, divine(神圣的).”This saying mirrors an ideal people should be forgiving of others’ mistakes. Instead, we tend to do the opposite –find someone else to pass the blame on to. However, taking responsibility for something that went wrong is a making of great maturity.
Common sense is what we call clear thought. Having common sense means having a good general plan that will make things work well, and it also means staying with the plan. Common sense tells you that you take an umbrella out into a rainstorm, but you leave the umbrella home when you hear a weather forecast for sunshine．Common sense does not seem to be common for large organizations, because there are so many things going on that one person cannot be in charge of everything. People say that in a large company, “the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing.”
And what is wrong with a society that thinks that making up a good excuse is like creating a work of art One of the common problems with making excuses is that people, especially young people, get the idea that it’s okay not to be totally honest all the time. There is a corollary(直接推论)to that: if good excuse is “good” even if it isn’t honest, then where is the place of the truth
51. According to tile passage, which of following seems the most human
A. To search for truth． B. To achieve one’s ideal
C. To make fun of others’ mistakes． D. To criticize others for one’s own error.
52．According to the author, what is a sign of a man’s maturity
A．Doing things his own way. B．Bearing responsibility for his mistakes.
C．Making as few mistakes as possible． D．Thinking seriously about his wrongdoing.
53．Which of the following is N0T based on common sense
A．A man tries to take charge of everything in a large company.
B．A student goes out with an umbrella in stormy weather.
C．A company’s next move follows a good plan．
D．A lawyer acts on fine judgments．
54. What is the author’s opinion about a good excuse
A. Making a good excuse is sometimes a better policy.
B. Inventing a good excuse needs creative ideas.
C. A good excuse is as rewarding as honesty.
D. Bitter truth is better than a good excuse.
55. What would be the best title for his passage
A. A Mirror of Human Nature B. To Blame or to Forgive
C. A Mark of Maturity D. Truth or Excuse
2、（2010·广东卷·A）
When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother’s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her. W
My mother has realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on phone to pretend I was she. I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人).I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, “This is Mrs. Tan.”
And my mother was standing beside me, whispering loudly, “Why he don’t send me check already two week lone.”
And then, in perfect English I said: “I’m getting rather concerned .You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasn’t arrived.”
Then she talked more loudly. “What he want I come to New York tell him front of his boss.” And so I turned to the stockbroker again, “I can’t tolerate any more excuse. If I don’t receive the check immediately, I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.”
The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs. Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English.
When I was a teenager, my mother’s broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother’s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.
41. Why was the author’s mother poorly served？
A. She was unable to speak good English. B. She was often misunderstood.
C. She was not clearly heard. D. She was not very polite. W
42. From Paragraph 2, we know that the author was .
A. good a pretending B. rude to the stockbroker
C. ready to help her mother D. unwilling to phone for her mother
43. After the author made the phone call, _________________.
A. they forgave the stockbroker B. they failed to get the check
C. they went to New York immediately D. they spoke to their boss at once
44. What does the author think of her mother’s English now
A. It confuses her. B. It embarrasses her.
C. It helps her understand the world. D. It helps her tolerate rude people.
45. We can inter from the passage that Chinese English 21世纪教育网
A. is clear and natural to non-native speakers B. is vivid and direct to non-native speakers
C. has a very bad reputation in America D. may bring inconvenience in America
3、（2010·江西卷·A）
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 around drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like clack 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 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 ways 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 dived, 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 have gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mr. 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 hid himself under the water.
C. He rushed into the Nelson’s house. D. He rode off in the opposite direction.
59. Which of he following can best describe Andy’s escape from the bees
A. No pain, 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.
4、（2010·四川卷·E）
Fear plays no part in this latest problem. “I’m not afraid I’ll lose my children. I won’t lose my children. We live together, and nothing, nothing,” she repeats, her voice rising when speaking to John’s lawyer, “will stop me from being with my children. A law Year, right. Don’t disturb me when it comes to my children. You are never going to win. If John wants to see them, I cannot stop him. He’s their father—I want them to see him! However, his visit in his present condition will disturb the children’s stable (稳定的) life.”
John, who has spent much of his time in California recently, has only hired a house for himself in Pennsylvania, according to his lawyer. “If he’d like to stick to a regular life, I’d be more than happy to do that,” Jane says. “The best thing for any child of a divorced (离婚的) parent is a stable life. I want nothing more than for him to set up a stable life for himself, so that he can be part of making our children’s lives more stable.”
While matters of money and care won’t be settled for weeks, Jane hardly puts her life on hold. Last week the ABC network announced that Jane would return with her own show, Twist of Jane, in which she gives advice to other moms. Jane and her eight children will also return to ABC in a series of Jane Plus 8 specials showing them on various adventures. It’s a rest for Jane, who insists that she needs her new, busy life to provide for her family. “I have to lead such a life, and I’m thankful that I’ve built it to the top where now I can support my children.” she says.
And whether a bellicose(好斗的)dance judge or a bellicose former wife, Jane plans to keep on facing attacks on her. “Some people try to knock me down—only to make me more fierce, more protective, more determined to do better,” she says. “Go ahead, take me on. This will just make me stronger. ”w_
57. According to Jane in the first paragraph, the law 21世纪教育网
A. can’t take her children away from her B. can’t do anything with the case
C. will best settle the problem D. will disturb her children
58. What does “to do that” refer to in the second paragraph
A. To live with John. B. To hire a house for John.
C. To allow John to see the children. D. To ask John to set up a regular life.
59. What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph mean
A. Jane’s life is very difficult B. Jane continues to live as usual.
C. Jane almost can’t control her lire. D. Jane works very hard to live a happy life.
60. Which word can best describe Jane w_w w. k#s5_u
A. Proud. B. Fierce. C. Determined. D. Independent.
5、（2010·浙江卷·A）
When you are little, the whole world feels like a big playground. I was living in Conyers, Georgia the summer it all happened. I was a second grader, but my best friend Stephanie was only in the first grade. Both of our parents were at work and most of the time they let us go our own way.
It was a hot afternoon and we decided to have an adventure in Stephanie's basement. As I opened the basement door, before us lay the biggest room, full of amazing things like guns, dolls, and old clothes. I ran downstairs, and spotted a red steel can. It was paint. I looked beyond it and there lay even more paint in bright colors like purple, orange, blue and green.
"Stephanie, I just found us a project for the day. Get some paintbrushes. We are fixing to paint. “She screamed with excitement as I told her of my secret plans and immediately we got to work. We gathered all the brushes we could find and moved all of our materials to my yard. There on the road in front of my house, we painted big stripes ( 条纹) of colors across the pavement (人行道). Stripe by stripe, our colors turned into a beautiful rainbow. It was fantastic!
The sun was starting to sink. I saw a car in the distance and jumped up as I recognized the car. It was my mother. I couldn't wait to show her my masterpiece. The car pulled slowly into the driveway and from the look on my mother's face, I could tell that I was in deep trouble.
My mother shut the ear door and walked towards me. Her eyes glaring, she shouted, "What in the world were you thinking I understood when you made castles out of leaves, and climbed the neighbors' trees, but this! Come inside right now!" I stood there glaring back at her for a minute, angry because she had insulted (侮辱) my art.
"Now go clean it up!" Mother and I began cleaning the road. Tears ran down my cheeks as I saw my beautiful rainbow turn into black cement.
Though years have now passed, I still wonder where my rainbow has gone. I wonder if, maybe when I get older, I can find my rainbow and never have to brush it away. I guess we all need some sort of rainbow to brighten our lives from time to time and to keep our hopes and dreams colorful.
41. What did the writer want to do when his mother came home
A. To introduce Stephanie to her. B. To prevent her from seeing his painting.
C. To put the materials back in the yard. D. To show his artwork to her.
42. In his mother's eyes, the writer __.
A. was a born artist B. always caused trouble
C. was a problem solver D. worked very hard
43. The underlined word "rainbow" in the last paragraph refers to __.
A. the rainbow in the sky B. the stripes on the pavement
C. something imaginative and fun D. important lessons learned in childhood
44. It can be learned from the passage that parents should .
A. encourage children to paint B. value friendship among children
C. discover the hidden talent in children D. protect rather than destroy children's dreams
6、（2010·浙江卷·E）
I needed to buy a digital camera, one that was simply good at taking good snaps (快照), maybe occasionally for magazines. Being the cautious type, I fancied a reliable brand. So I went on the net, spent 15 minutes reading product reviews on good websites, wrote down the names of three top recommendations and headed for my nearest big friendly camera store. There in the cupboard was one of the cameras on my list. And it was on special offer. Oh joy. I pointed at it and asked an assistant, “Can I have one of those ” He looked perturbed (不安).“Do you want to try it first " he said. It didn't quite sound like a question. "Do I need to " I replied. "There's nothing wrong with it " This made him look a bit insulted and I started to feel bad. "No, no. But you should try it," he said encouragingly." Compare it with the others. "
I looked across at the others: shelves of similar cameras placed along the wall, offering a wide range of slightly different prices and discounts, with each company selling a range of models based around the same basic box. With so many models to choose from, it seemed that I would have to spend hours weighing X against Y, always trying to take Z and possibly H into account at the same time. But when I had finished, I would still have only the same two certainties that I had entered the store with: first, soon after I carried my new camera out of the shop, it would be worth half what I paid for it; and second, my wonderful camera would very quickly be replaced by a new model.
But something in the human soul whispers that you can beat these traps by making the right choice, the clever choice, the wise choice. In the end, I agreed to try the model I had chosen. The assistant seemed a sincere man. So I let him take out my chosen camera from the cupboard, show how it took excellent pictures of my fellow shoppers... and when he started to introduce the special features, I interrupted to ask whether I needed to buy a carry-case and a memory card as well.
Why do we think that new options (选择) still offer us anything new Perhaps it is because they offer an opportunity to avoid facing the fact that our real choices in this culture are far more limited than we would like to imagine.
57. The shop assistant insisted that the writer should __.
A. try the camera to see if there was anything wrong with it
B. compare the camera he had chosen with the others
C. get more information about different companies
D. trust him and stop asking questions
58. What does the writer mean by "it would be worth half what I paid for it” (Paragraph 2)
A. He should get a 50% discount.
B. The price of the camera was unreasonably high.
C. The quality of the camera was not good.
D. The camera would soon fall in value.[21世纪教育网21世纪教育网
59. The writer decided to try the model he had chosen because he __ .
A. knew very little about it
B. didn't trust the shop assistant
C. wanted to make sure the one he chose would be the best
D. had a special interest in taking pictures of his fellow shoppers
60. It can be inferred from the passage that in the writer's opinion, __
A. people waste too much money on cameras
B. cameras have become an important part of our daily life
C. we don't actually need so many choices when buying a product
D. famous companies care more about profit than quality
7、（2010·天津卷·A）
WELCOME
Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world .Windsor is one the official residences (住所)of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.
Audio tours
Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit .There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors.
Guided tours
Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.
Visitors with children
For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends .Please note permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.
St George’s Chapel
Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first before it closes.
Shopping
Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and children’s toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service.
Refreshments
Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel.
Photography and mobile phones
Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. Mobile phone must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors.
Security
As Winter Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.
36. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour_________.
A. in the Courtyard B. in the State Apartments
C. at the Admission Center D. at St George’s Chapel
37. What is specially offered to visitors with kids
A. A security guard. B. A pushchair.
C. A free toy. D. A baby carrier.
38. Who can get re-entry permits
A. Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle. B. Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.
C. Visitors buying water from the Courtyard. D. Visitors eating outside St George’s Chapel.
39. Why are visitors required to turn off their mobile phones
A. To ensure the safety of others. B. To ensure the security of the Castle.
C. To prevent them from disturbing others. D. To prevent the use of the built-in cameras.
40. In the last part, a “working royal palace” refers to one ___.
A. still being constructed B. still used by the royal family
C. where the Queen usually works D. where works of art are on show
8、(2010·重庆卷·E)
Humans are naturally drawn to other life forms and the worlds outside of our own. We take delight in the existence of creatures and even whole societies beyond our everyday lives.
This sense of wonder is universal. Look at the efforts that scientists have made to find out whether life of some kind exists on Mars，and the popularity of fantasy（幻想）literature or movies like The Lord of the Rings. This sense of wonder draws us to each other，to the world around us ,and to the world of make-believe. But have we gone so far in creating worlds of fantasy that we are missing the pleasure of other worlds that already exist all around us
Human beings，as biologists have suggested，possess an inborn desire to connect with and understand other life forms，However, people，especially in big cities，often lead rather isolated lives，In a study of British schoolchildren，it was found that children by age eight were much more familiar with characters from television shows and video games than common wildlife. Without modem technology，a small Pond could be an amazing world filled with strange and beautiful plants，insects，birds，and animals .When we lack meaning（交互）with the world around us, and sometimes even with our families and friends，we seek to understand and communicate with things that exist only in our imaginations or on a computer screen.
The world of make-believe is not necessarily bad, but when the world of fantasy becomes the only outlet（出路）for our sense of wonder，then we are really missing something，we are missing a connection with the living world. Other wonderful worlds exist all around us. But even more interesting is that if we look closely enough，we can see that these worlds, in a broad sense, are really part of our own.
72．The popularity of The Lord of the Rings proves _________ .
A．the close connection between man and the fantasy world
B．the wonderful achievements of fantasy literature
C．the fine taste of moviegoers around the world
D．the general existence of the sense of curiosity
73．What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3
A．people are far less familiar with the world of fantasy
B．the world around us could serve as a source of wonder
C．the world of fantasy can be mirrored by a small and lively pond.
D．Modern technology prevents us from developing our sense of wonder
74．If our sense of wonder relies totally on the world of make-believe, we will
A．fail to appreciate the joy in our lives B．be confused by the world of make-believe
C．miss the chance to recognize the fantasy world D．be trapped by other worlds existing all around us
75. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To show us the hidden beauty in our world. B. to warn us not to get lost in the fantasy world.
C. To argue against the misuse of the sense of wonder.
D. To discuss the influence of the world of make-believe。
9、（2010·重庆卷·B）
Love, success, happiness, family and freedom——how important are these values to you Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.
Question: Could you introduce yourself first
Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I’m a web designer.
Q: What are your great memories
A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories.
Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you
A: Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent.
Q: What changes would you like to make in your life
A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.
Q: How do you get along with your parents
A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters(过滤)out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch.
60. In Misbah’s childhood, .
A. he was free from worry B. he liked living in the countryside
C. he was fond of getting close to nature D. he often spent holidays with his family
61. What did Misbah desire most in his childhood
A. A colorful life. B. A beautiful house.
C. Peace and freedom. D. Money for his family.
62. How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents
A. By chatting on the Internet. B. By calling them sometimes.
C. By paying weekly visits. D. By writing them letters.
63. If there were only one question left, what would it most probably be
A. What was your childhood dream B. What is your biggest achievement
C. What is your parents’ view of you D. What was your hardest experience in the war
10、 (2010·重庆卷·A )
One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的)to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversion and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,
“My I get you something ”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee. We talked more , and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath ”
“Who ”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and no matter another human being with kindness and sincerity.
56. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean
A. Unfriendly. B. Untidy. C. Gentle. D. Kind.
57. The author bought coffee for the old man because
A. he thought the old man was poor B. he wanted to start a conversation
C. he intended to show his politeness D. he would like to thank the old man
58. How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend
A. Proud. B. Pitiful. C. Surprised. D. Regretful
59. What is the message mainly expressed in the story
A. We should learn to be generous.
B. It is honorable to help those in need.
C. People in high positions are not like what we expect.
D. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.
11、（2010·广东卷·B）
When something goes wrong，it can be very satisfying to say，”Well, it’s so-and-so’s fault.” or “I know I’m late，but it’s not my fault；the car broke down.” It is probably not your fault，but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation，you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the s