I came to the United States from Africa to live with my uncle Jim in Maryland.One year later,I lost my sight because of a serious illness.
Jim told me not to go out.He worried I would get lost or hit by a car.But I was dogged.I told him I'd pay attention.I believed I'd succeed.I must succeed.I must put my will into action.I dreamed of being a broadcaster.
Then a neighbor told me that a public library in Washington D.C.was offering a free course,specially designed for blind people,This was an important chance for me.
But how would I map my way?I knew that the American singer Ray Charles,also blind,got around on his own without a cane (手杖).His secret was to count steps.But I couldn't seem to do that way.Instead I developed my imagination.sensing the layout (布局)of places I Visited and taking notes of landmarks in my mind.
At first,I would have to stop to imagine and map a new space in my mind,The next time I visited that place,I'd use that to find the way.Today.I am used to doing it,But I've still lost my way many times.I'd have to swallow my pride to ask for help,not thinking what others think or say about me.
Sometimes I'd be down and I'd consider giving up.Perhaps my uncle was right.Maybe I'd stay home and wait until someone came to help.On those days when I lost my way,I'd go to bed with a bad feeling.▲.I had e strong wish 10 bear blindness and be successful,and that was usually enough to get me out of bed the next day and try again.
Along the way I learned to be patient with myself and realized that asking for help didn't diminish (贬低)me in any way,I've got three academic degrees so far.
Today,I'm a reporter and broadcaster.I've achieved my dream.
Yes,I've lost my way many times and found it again.Yes,I've come close to being hit by a car but never bee hit by one.When people ask, "Aren't you afraid to be out alone?" the answer to me is clear;I would face danger and find happiness instead of staying home and being unhappy.
(1)The writer one year after he moved to the US.
A. |
got lost |
B. |
became blind |
C. |
lost his parents |
D. |
was hit by a car |
(2)Which of the following can be put in"▲" in Paragraph 6?
A. |
And my uncle knew it well |
B. |
But I kept that to myself |
C. |
And my uncle was with me |
D. |
So I gave up trying again |
(3)What might Jim say when he talks about the writer at the end of the story?
A. |
That boy can see! |
B. |
That boy is so poor! |
C. |
We are free now! |
D. |
I've done much for him! |
(4)The best title of this passage might be .
A. |
An Imagination to Succeed |
B. |
Life with My Uncle |
C. |
A Common Way to Success |
D. |
Study in the Library |
A different culture keeps my eyes and mind open. When I stayed in Russia (A)(1) an exchange student,I learned about it.
One day,a Russian trend invited me to a (B) well ﹣ knownrestaurant in Moscow(莫斯科)I looked forward to trying local (当地的)food.After arriving there,I found nothing on
the table but several small plates,on which there were nuts,a few slices(片)of tomatoes,and several pieces of onions. Although the dishes were simple,we drank a lot and I felt the passion(热情)from the bottom of his heart. In China,when we invite friends or relatives,we always treat them to a big dinner. We prepare as much food as we can(C)(2) show our friendliness.
What a different culture it is! Even though we try our best,it's very (D) difficultto get used to their customs. Another Russian custom also impresses me deeply. As we know,it is very cold in winter there. When winter comes, ( E )俄罗斯人喜欢游泳.They even take their kids outside together. Like their parents,(F) Russian kids rub (擦) their bodies with snow before jumping into the water. Although the water is freezing cold,they all play happily in it.
What fun it is to know about a different culture.
(1)在文中(A)和(C)的空白处填入适当的单词:
(2)写出文中划线部分(B)和(D)的同义词或近义词:
(3)将文中划线部分(E)译成英语
(4)将文中划线部分(F)改写为:Russian kids rub their bodies with snow before into the water.
(5)从文中找出能说明本文主旨大意的短语 .
Here are two old stories from Chinese history.The Chinese people have told them for many years.
One is a story about Cao Cao's son,a clever boy named Cao Chong.One day,Cao Cao got a huge elephant from Sun Quan and he wanted to know the weight of it. Because there wasn't a scale large enough,some soldiers advised him to(A)(1) cut it up. But Cao Cao didn't want to kill the elephant.Just then,Cao Chong came up with a great idea.He asked some soldiers to lead the elephant onto a boat.As the heavy animal walked onto it,the boat went lower into the water.After Cao Chong drew a line on the side of the boat to mark how low it went,the elephant was taken off the boat.(B)(2) The boat was filled with rocksuntil the water reached the line on the boat. Cao Chong then weighed the rocks.The rocks and the elephant were of the same weight.(C)(3) 曹操对他的儿子非常满意.
The other story is about a wise man named Zhuge Liang. He was asked to make 100,000 arrows(箭)within 10 days. He told (D)(4) hissoldiers to fill 20 large boats with many straw men. In the early morning of the third day,the soldiers said the boats towards the camps of Cao Cao's army on the other side of the river. They shouted and boat their drums loud. When Cao Cao's soldiers heard the sounds, they thought they were (E)(5) under attack. However,they could not see through the thick fog on the river.Cao Cao ordered his soldiers to shoot arrows towards the sounds of the drums and the shouting.Zhuge Liang got enough arrows and then sailed back successfully.
(1)在文中(A)和(E)的空白处填入适当的单词
(2)将文中划线部分(B)改写为:The boat was rocks.
(3)将文中划线部分(C)译成英语:
(4)文中划线部分(D)指代的是:
(5)从文中找出两个历史人物:
Dumplings You need: wrappers(饺子皮) vegetables beef salt Steps 1.Put beef in a bowl. 2.Cut the vegetables into small pieces with a knife. 3.Add the vegetables to the beef. Then add a little oil and salt. 4.Mix with chopsticks. 5.Put a spoonful of filing(馅)in a wrapper and told the wrapper around it. 6.Put the dumplings in the boiling water 7.Take the dumplings out when they float(漂浮)to the surface. 8.Put the dumplings on a plate. |
(1)Is the text above a menu?
(2)Besides the vegetables,what else do you add to the beef?
(3)How do you mix the filing?
(4)When do you take the dumplings out?
(5)Where do you put the dumplings at last?
The engine of a giant ship broke down,so the ship lost its power.The owner of the ship was very worried.The owner of the ship was very worried.He sent for one expert after another,but none of them could figure out(弄清楚)how to fix the engine.Then an old man who had been fixing ships since he was young was brought in.
The old man carried a large bag of tools with him.When he arrived,he went to work immediately.He examined the engine very carefully,from top to bottom,The owner of the ship stood there,watching the old man's every move.After looking things over,the old man reached into his bag and pulled out a small hammer(锤子).He tapped(敲打)something gently.The engine started back up at once.He then put his hammer away carefully.The engine was fixed.
A week later,the owner of the ship received a bill from the old man for ﹩ 10,000.
"What?!"the owner shouted,"He hardly did anything."
So he wrote the old man a note saying,Please send me an itemized(逐条记录的)bill.
The man sent a bill that read:Tapping with a hammer﹣﹩2
Knowing where to tap﹣﹩9,998
Effort(努力)is important,but knowing where to put the effort in your life is more important.
(1)How did the owner of the ship feel when the engine broke down?
A. |
Excited |
B. |
Worried |
C. |
Tired |
D. |
Interested |
(2)After pulling out a small hammer,the old man .
A. |
looked things over rapidly |
B. |
reached into his bag secretly |
C. |
tapped something gently |
D. |
put his hammer away carefully |
(3)According to the itemized bill, knowing where to tap cost
A. |
﹩10,000 |
B. |
﹩9,998 |
C. |
﹩9,996 |
D. |
﹩237 |
(4)What's the main idea of the text?
A. |
Effort is very important when you are in trouble. |
B. |
Fixing the engine of a giant ship costs too much. |
C. |
Putting the effort in the right place is more important. |
D. |
Losing the engine s power is the reason for asking for help. |
Most people are afraid of sharks,but they usually do not know very much about them.For example,there are 350 types of sharks,and all of them are meat eaters.Some sharks are very big.
The whale shark is 50 to 60 feet long.But some sharks are very small.The dwarf(侏儒)shark is only 6 inches(英寸)long.Sharks are 100 million years old.In fact,they lived at the same time as dinosaurs.Today,sharks live in every ocean on the earth,but most sharks live in warm water.They keep the oceans clean because they eat sick fish and animals.Most sharks have four to six rows of teeth.When a shark's tooth falls out,another tooth moves in from behind.Sharks do not have ears.
However,they "hear" sounds and movements in the water. Any sound or movement makes the water vibrate. This helps sharks find food. Sharks use their large eyes to find food,too. Most sharks see best in low light. They often hunt for food at dawn(黄昏),in the evening,or in the middle of the night. Scientists want to learn more about sharks for several reasons. For example,cancer(癌症)is common in many animals,including people. However,it is rare(罕见的)in sharks. Scientists want to find out why sharks almost never get cancer. Maybe this information can help people prevent cancer,too.
(1)According to the text,most sharks live .
A. |
in very deep water |
B. |
in warm water |
C. |
near the surface of the ocean |
D. |
in cold water |
(2)Sharks keep the oceans clean because they .
A. |
do well in cleaning water |
B. |
eat sick fish and animals |
C. |
can get cancer like human |
D. |
can produce a kind of chemical |
(3)What does the underlined(划线的)word "vibrate" mean in Chinese?
A. |
振动 |
B. |
停止 |
C. |
变清澈 |
D. |
变浑浊 |
(4)According to the text, we know .
A. |
the whale shark is 50 to 60 feet long |
B. |
the dwarf shark is only 6 feet long |
C. |
sharks and dinosaurs lived in different times |
D. |
sharks only use large eyes to find food |