If you could see a movie of your life before you lived it, would you want to live it? Probably not. The excitement of living is that you don’t know what’s coming.
Sure, it’s hard to see uncertainty in such positive(積極的)light when you’re out of work, or when you feel like you’re failing. But uncertainty is really another word for chance.
When Allison graduated from Harvard, she had chances all over the place but had no idea what she wanted to do. She took a job in consulting(咨詢), but she knew she wouldn’t stay there. She took the GRE and scored so high that she was able to increase her income(收入)by teaching students. Still, she didn’t think she wanted to go to graduate school. Allison knew she wasn’t doing what she wanted, but she didn’t know what she wanted.
She worried. All her friends were going to graduate school or starting their own businesses. She was lost and felt that she would never find anything out. After six years, Allison, by having a general(全面的)plan in mind, got married, moved to the Midwest, and used her consulting experience to get a great job. Allison realized that she spent her years finding her way: time well spent, and time we must all take if we’re being honest with ourselves.
The only way to lead an interesting life is to face uncertainty and make a choice. Otherwise your life is not your own—it is a path someone else has chosen. Moments of uncertainty are when you create your life, when you become who you are. Uncertainty usually begins with a job hunt, but it doesn’t end there. Every new role we take on means another round of uncertainty. Instead of fearing it, you should find some ways to deal with uncertainty.
【小題1】From the first two paragraphs, we can learn that .
A.being out of work is a sad thing |
B.uncertainty is what makes life interesting |
C.life in a film is more exciting than real life |
D.chance never appears when we need it |
A.She couldn’t find a well-paid job. |
B.She had no money to start a business. |
C.She was not sure what to do. |
D.She didn’t score high enough for graduate school. |
A.Uncertain. | B.Amazed. | C.Sorry. | D.Satisfied. |
A.How to deal with uncertainty. |
B.What role uncertainty plays in life. |
C.Why people fear uncertainty. |
D.Whom to go to when facing uncertainty. |
【小題1】B
【小題2】C
【小題3】D
【小題4】A
解析試題分析:這篇短文主要講述了生活中的不確定因素很多以及它帶給我們的挑戰(zhàn)和機遇,我們要勇于面對這種不確定因素并且在實踐中去戰(zhàn)勝和客服他,并通過Allision的例子來進一步向我們論證了這個問題。
【小題1】推理判斷題。根據(jù)前兩段的內(nèi)容及第二段中But uncertainty is really another word for chance.最后一句可知未知或者不確定確實是機遇的另一個代名詞;即和B項的描述項吻合;故選B。
【小題2】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段When Allison graduated from Harvard, she had chances all over the place but had no idea what she wanted to do.以及最后一句but she didn’t know what she wanted.可知Allison不知道自己該干什么;故選C。
【小題3】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段最后兩句話used her consulting experience to get a great job. 和Allison realized that she spent her years finding her way:可知Allison通過努力找到了一份好工作,并且找到了自己的生活方向和工作目標,應(yīng)該說他對于自己的六年工作經(jīng)歷是滿意的;故選D。
【小題4】細節(jié)理解題。由最后一段主要是向我們講述了不確定給我們帶來的挑戰(zhàn)以及機遇,那么接下來自然就是該敘述我們該如何來面對這種不確定的因素;故選A。
考點:社會現(xiàn)象類短文閱讀。
科目:初中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
閱讀下面的短文,并根據(jù)文章后的要求答題。
It is widely accepted that television is playing an important part in people's lives. But, there is a heated discussion as to whether television does good or harm.
Television keeps one learning more about present events, allows one to follow the most re¬cent developments in politics and science, and offers various programs which are .both instructive and exciting. The most distant countries, the strangest customs and the most attractive scenes of nature are brought right into one's room or house.
However, some people insist that television is bad rather than good. They argue that it has brought about many serious problems. The major one is its effects on young people. Children are now so used to getting their information and entertainment from television that their ability to read and write as well as physical ability has been greatly weakened. Even worse than that, vulgar( 庸俗的) advertisements and poor programs may develop their bad tastes, shape their view points badly towards human life to such a degree that their minds might be destroyed.
In a word, television has both advantages and disadvantages. Whatever effects it has, one point is certain, television in itself is neither good nor bad. It is the use to which it is put that decides its value to society.【小題1】
What are people discussing nowadays?
___________________________________【小題2】
What are the advantages television has brought us ?(至少2點)
___________________________________【小題3】
Why do some people think television is bad rather than good?
___________________________________【小題4】
It is the use to which it is put that decides its value to society. ___________________________________【小題5】
What's your opinion about television?
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Some people say, “Extreme(極限的) sports are so dangerous. Why would anyone want to do them?” But the danger is what makes them so excited. Keep reading to find out the most popular ones.
Bungee jumping: People on some South Pacific islands have been bungee jumping for hundreds of years. In 1979, some people bungee jumped off a bridge in England and made the sport popular around the world. Bungee jumping came to China in 1996.
Skateboarding: At first, this sport was called “sidewalk surfing”. Skateboarders often jump high into the air, go down steps or slide(滑行) down rails on their boards. They wear baggy trousers(寬松褲) so they can move more freely.
Skydiving: This is probably the scariest(最驚險的) extreme sport. Skydivers jump out of airplanes about four kilometers up in the sky. They usually free-fall for a while and then open a parachute to slow down for a safe landing.
Snowboarding: This became a winter Olympic sport in 1998. People tie their feet to the board with special shoes. They don’t use any ski sticks. Then, they ride down hills, jump high and do tricks.
【小題1】What made bungee jumping popular all over the world?
A.A history of hundreds of years. |
B.Jumping over a river in England. |
C.Coming to China in 1996. |
D.Jumping off a bridge in Britain. |
A.Bungee jumping. | B.Skydiving. |
C.Skateboarding. | D.Snowboarding. |
A.They have many bags on them. |
B.They can hold many things. |
C.They make people move freely. |
D.People wearing them can move fast. |
A.直升飛機 | B.降落傘 | C.滑板 | D.飛艇 |
A.It’s dangerous but exciting. | B.It’s exciting and safe. |
C.It’s scary but safe. | D.It’s easy to learn. |
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Square Dance ABC is an exciting new way to practice square dancing.
Enjoy a fan, easy beginner’s square dance, with no experience needed.
There are three different dances. The A, B and C dances can be experienced in any order. This is the main difference between Square Dance ABC and the traditional “l(fā)esson-based” way. You can do the three beginner’s dances in any order.
Instead of waiting until a class starts once a year, people can start Square Dance ABC any time!
After all three dances (in an order), dancers have learned 22 square dance movements. The next step is the experienced ABC dance, using all 22 movements.
It is easy to convince people to try square dancing any time. Most people that try it will like it. Square Dance ABC will bring lots of opportunities(機會) for fun, fitness and friends!
Come on, we’ll make this project as easy as A-B-C!
If you have questions or comments about this site, please e-mail us at Webmaster@Square Dance ABC.com.
【小題1】Who might be interested in this website?
A.Kids that are good at drawing. | B.Adults that want to go traveling |
C.Volunteers that want to teach children | D.People that want to learn to dance. |
A.save lots of money for a holiday. |
B.try square dancing only once |
C.stay healthy and make lots of friends |
D.learn the English letters ABC more easily |
A.a(chǎn)n advertisement by an English club |
B.a(chǎn)n invitation by an English club |
C.a(chǎn)n application by a sports club |
D.a(chǎn)n advertisement by a dance club |
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In China, the National Holiday is a big festival and it is to celebrate the founding of the People's Republic of China by Mao Zedong in 1949.Besides from the Spring Festival, the National Holiday is the only other week-long public break from school and work.
As one of the only opportunities for workers to go home, visit their families or to travel around the country, all hotels, tourist attractions, trains, buses and airplanes around the country are completely packed with holidaying Chinese people.
Are you sorry for not traveling during the National Day ? If you stay at home at that time, I think you are very lucky. Why? Because there are too many people everywhere. In many places of interest in China, it’s too crowded to do anything.
Look at the picture. It was too crowded on the Great Wall on October 1st, 2012. You even couldn’t take photos for you or your friends. All that we could see were people. It was reported that there were about twenty people per meter on the Great Wall. My friends told me they could see nothing but many people on the Great Wall. “We couldn’t walk if the people in front of us didn’t walk,” he said. He showed us a photo on the Great Wall. In the photo, we hardly found him out, there were too many people.
So some people give the advice that we should not have the gold week any more. But other people say no about this advice. What’s your idea of it? Are you sorry now for not traveling during the gold week? I love staying at home more than traveling next National Day.
【小題1】 How did the writer feel about staying at home on National Day?
A.He believed it was interesting to stay at home on National Day. |
B.He believed it was boring to stay at home on National Day. |
C.He felt lucky to stay at home on National Day. |
D.He felt sorry to stay at home on National Day. |
A.You could find yourself easily on the photos you took that day |
B.You could walk as you like on the Great Wall |
C.There were about 30 people per meter. |
D.All that could you see on the Great Wall were people. |
A.www.chinabus.com | B.www.movies123.com |
C.www.chinatourist.com | D.www.storyhouse.com |
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Swimming is very popular in the world. Most people like swimming in summer, even in the other three seasons. Water makes people feel cool and swimming makes people keep healthy.
If you swim in a wrong place, it may not be safe. A lot of people died when they were enjoying themselves in the water, and most of them were students. Now some people are not careful enough in swimming. They often think they can swim so well that nothing will happen to them in water. If you go swimming in summer, don’t forget that a lot of good swimmers have died in water. They died not because they couldn’t swim, but because of their carelessness (粗心). Don’t get into water when you are alone. If there is a “No Swimming” sign(標記), don’t get into water. If you remember these, swimming will be safe and enjoyable (舒服的).
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,選出能完成所給句子的最佳答案。
【小題1】____ like swimming in summer.
A.Few people | B.Most people | C.Only students | D.Only swimmers |
A.clean | B.fat | C.healthy | D.thin |
A.wonderful | B.interesting | C.not safe | D.not careful |
A.students | B.children | C.not strong | D.too careless |
A.get into water | B.die in water | C.swim too long | D.swim too badly |
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A large number of people in the world eat fast food. Whenever you go into a fast food restaurant, you can see lots of people enjoying their meals there. How do you know in which country people like fast food best?
The English people are the world’s biggest fans of fast food, while the French(法國人) are the least interested in quick meals, according to a survey done last year.
The survey of thirteen countries shows 45% of the English people say they can’t give up fast food because it’s delicious. And 44% of Americans and 37% of Canadians say the same.
The French, proud of their delicious and high-class cuisine, don’t like fast food. 81% of them think it is unhealthy, followed by 75% of the Japanese.
How about the Chinese? How often do you have hamburgers or fried chicken? It doesn’t matter whether you like Western fast food or Chinese food. The most important thing is to keep a balanced diet.
【小題1】From the survey we know _____ like fast food best.
A.the Chinese | B.the French | C.the Japanese | D.the English |
A.37% | B.44% | C.75% | D.81% |
A.it’s cheap | B.it’s safe | C.it’s delicious | D.it’s healthy |
A.food | B.house | C.water | D.country |
A.Western countries | B.fast food | C.restaurants in the world | D.Chinese food |
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These days, more and more young people wish to be more beautiful, So they turn to plastic surgery (整形
手術(shù)) for help. They spend thousands of yuan on these painful surgeries to fix (修整) their nose, to fix their eyes or to be thinner.
In fact, most people are not happy about the way they look. Even the most beautiful actresses often wish they could fix something about their looks.So we should believe that we are as beautiful as others. A smile is beautiful on any face, being kind is much more beautiful than a pretty look.
So, let's feel happy that we all have beautiful and healthy bodies that do not need surgeries! Today, I wish you to make a small change: believe yourself! smile and be kind to others. If you do these, you will be happy, beautiful, and popular everywhere you go.
【小題1】_______ are more and more interested in plastic surgeries.
A.Old people | B.Young people | C.Men | D.Women |
A.kind | B.good | C.beautiful | D.clever |
A.Believe yourself | B.Smile | C.Be kind | D.A,BandC |
A.改變 | B.計劃 | C.擔(dān)心 | D.說明 |
A.Young people spend a lot of money on plastic surgeries. |
B.Actors never worry about their looks. |
C.We only need to make an easy change to feel beautiful enough\ |
D.Being kind is more important than a good look |
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科目:初中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
We go to school every day to become a better
person. So how can we become powerful and start
changes in our own life? Perhaps we can get tips from the US
First Lady Michelle Obama. During her 'visit to China, from March 20-26, Mrs. Obama shared her views on education and youth empowerment with students.
The first lady encouraged Chinese students to aim high and get a good education* In Chengdu No. 7 High School, she told students that having humble (貧寒的) roots doesn't matter as long as you have perseverance(毅力)
Mrs. Obama said her family was not rich. Like many Chinese students, her parents had big dreams for her. She felt the weight of her parents' sacrifices(犧牲) on her shoulders and worked hard to make them proud. Persevering was not easy, though. Sometimes she had to wake up at 4:30 am and study late into the night. "But whenever I got tired or discouraged(氣餒 WJ)... I would remember something my mother. always told me. She said: 'A good education is something that no one cart take away from you.''
Mrs. Obama also encourages Chinese students to study abroad to broaden their horizons(開闊眼界) in her speech at Peking University. "As the Chinese saying goes: It is better to travel 10,000 miles than to read 10,000 books," she said. It's not enough to get good grades in school. It's also important to have real experience with languages, cultures and societies different from your own, she noted.
Studying overseas could also benefit future international relations. It could help young people from different countries work together to deal with shared problems such as climate change, Mrs. Obama said.
【小題1】From the first paragraph , what kind of views did Mrs. Obama share with the students ?
A.education and development |
B.empowerment and perseverance |
C.education and youth empowerment |
D.education and youth perseverance |
A.be good at | B.be good with |
C.be bad for | D.be good for |
A.Michelle Obama lived a rich life when she was young . |
B.Michelle Obama worked hard to make her parents proud.. |
C.Michelle Obama sometimes had to wake up at 4:30 pm and study late into the night. |
D.Michelle Obama would remember something her teachers always told her whenever she got tired or discouraged. |
A.The first lady encourages Chinese students to aim high and get a good education. |
B.The first lady thinks it terrible for students to have humble roots . |
C.The first lady thinks that a good education is something that no one can take away from you. |
D.Mrs. Obama encouraged Chinese students to study abroad to broaden their horizons. |
A.We can get tips from the US First Lady Michelle Obama during her visit to Beijing No. 7 High School |
B.It's wonderful enough for students to get good grades only in school. |
C.It's not important to have real experience with languages, cultures and societies different from your own. |
D.Studying overseas could help young people from different countries work together to deal with shared problems. |
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