科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
The only way to travel is on foot
The past ages of man have all been carefully labeled(標記)by anthropologists(人類學家). Descriptions like ‘Palaeolithic(舊石器時代) Man’, ‘Neolithic Man’, etc., neatly(干凈地;整潔地) sum up whole periods. When the time comes for anthropologists to turn their attention to the twentieth century, they will surely choose the label ‘Legless Man’. Histories of the time will go something like this: ‘in the twentieth century, people forgot how to use their legs. Men and women moved about in cars, buses and trains from a very early age. There were lifts and escalators(自動電梯,自動扶梯)in all large buildings to prevent people from walking. This situation was forced upon earth dwellers(居民) of that time because of miles each day. But the surprising thing is that they didn’t use their legs even when they went on holiday. They built cable railways, ski-lifts and roads to the top of every huge mountain. All the beauty spots on earth were marred (糟蹋)by the presence of large car parks. ’
The future history books might also record that we were deprived(剝奪) of the use of our eyes. In our hurry to get from one place to another, we failed to see anything on the way. Air travel gives you a bird’s-eye view of the world – or even less if the wing of the aircraft happens to get in your way. When you travel by car or train a blurred image of the countryside constantly smears the windows. Car drivers, in particular, are forever obsessed with the urge to go on and on: they never want to stop.
Is it the lure of the great motorways, or what? And as for sea travel, it hardly deserves mention. It is perfectly summed up in the words of the old song: ‘I joined the navy to see the world, and what did I see? I saw the sea.’ The typical twentieth-century traveler is the man who always says ‘I’ve been there. ’ You mention the remotest, most evocative place-names in the world like El Dorado, Kabul, Irkutsk and someone is bound to say ‘I’ve been there’ – meaning, ‘I drove through it at 100 miles an hour on the way to somewhere else. ’
When you travel at high speeds, the present means nothing: you live mainly in the future because you spend most of your time looking forward to arriving at some other place. But actual arrival, when it is achieved, is meaningless. You want to move on again. By traveling like this, you suspend all experience; the present ceases to be a reality: you might just as well be dead. The traveler on foot, on the other hand, lives constantly in the present. For him traveling and arriving are one and the same thing: he arrives somewhere with every step he makes. He experiences the present moment with his eyes, his ears and the whole of his body. At the end of his journey he feels a delicious physical weariness. He knows that sound. Satisfying sleep will be his: the just reward of all true travellers.
1. Anthropologists label nowadays’ men ‘Legless’ because
A . people forget how to use his legs. B people prefer cars, buses and trains.
C lifts and escalators prevent people from walking. D there are a lot of transportation devices.
2. Travelling at high speed means
A people’s focus on the future. B a pleasure.
C satisfying drivers’ great thrill. D a necessity y of life.
3. Why does the author say ‘we are deprived of the use of our eyes’ ?
A People won’t use their eyes. B In traveling at high speed, eyes become useless.
C People can’t see anything on his way of travel. D People want to sleep during travelling.
4. What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?
A Legs become weaker. B Modern means of transportation make the world a small place.
C There is no need to use eyes. D The best way to travel is on foot.
5. What does ‘a(chǎn) bird’s-eye view’ mean?
A See view with bird’s eyes. B A bird looks at a beautiful view.
C It is a general view from a high position looking down. D A scenic place.
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科目:高中英語 來源:2013屆浙江省溫嶺中學高三沖刺模擬考試英語試卷(帶解析) 題型:完型填空
Early this morning, I got up to make a batch of Rice Krispie treats(大米花糖) for my neighbor across the hall. She 21 greets me when we see each other, and her little boy, who’s now 4, won’t talk to me either.
Last Monday, she called the firefighters when a pan I’d forgotten on the stove caused my flat to 22 . I had gone for a walk, but when I came home the street in front of our apartment was 23 by a police car, a fire truck and an ambulance! 24 I saw them, I remembered the pan!
I felt safe knowing that 25 we don’t get along, my neighbor had done the right thing and didn’t blame me. Hence, the Rice Krispie treats.
Last Christmas, my neighbor revealed that she had been a little angry about me because of a(n) __26___ four years ago. I had apologized and asked if there was anything I could do to ___27___ our relationship, but she would not accept my 28 .
Her direct refusal really 29 me. After that, I decided I’d just leave her be—a relationship 30 two to work.
So, you see, I was really scared she was going to refuse my offer again, 31 me standing on her 32 holding my plate of treats. Then, I reminded myself of how good I had felt the day before when I’d done some random acts of ___33___ after telling myself: “ Feel the fear, and do it 34 !”
After placing the Rice Krispie treats on a beautiful plate, I opened my apartment door and met her in the hall way. I said:“I just wanted to tell you how 35 I am that you were paying attention on Monday.” I held the plate 36 her, explaining these were very sweet American treats and that she 37 try to see whether she and her family liked them. She took the plate and we talked a bit about 38 she’d become aware of the smoke in my flat before parting ways.
Back at home I 39 a “ happy dance”, because I had been kind even though I wasn’t sure it would be appreciated. I want to be able to be kind without expecting people to 40 in a certain way.
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科目:高中英語 來源:模擬題 題型:完形填空
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My children and I were finishing the last minute preparations for Kathy's birthday celebration. At one store we had bought a 1 balloon with Kathy's favorite character design on it. We had to make one more stop at another store to complete our 2 . I sent my older daughter and her little brother out to our 3 while my other daughter and I were 4 at the cashier line. A very short time later, my older daughter with little brother came running back into the store; upset that Kathy's birthday balloon had 5 while they trying to get into the car. I was tired from 6 , but I sent them back to the vehicle 7 them not to worry because we would get Kathy another 8 . I paid for our purchases all the while trying to think of the most expedient place to 9 another balloon. As Kathy and I 10 our car a lady with 11 face came up to us. She 12 some folded bills in my hand. She 13 to me that she had seen what had happened and did not 14 my older daughter or my younger daughter to be 15 at the loss of the balloon. I thanked her for kindness and 16 to give her the money back; as it was not a 17 to get another balloon. But she said, "I 18 children and I like to see them be happy." I was overwhelmed by the 39 of a total stranger that my daughters and I hugged the lady 40 her for kindness. She left so quickly that I was unable to even ask her name. Finally, I looked in my hand what I found was not just a single one dollar bill but four one dollar bills. | ||||
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科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
My children and I were finishing the last minute preparations for Kathy’s birthday celebration. At one store we had bought a 21 balloon with Kathy’s favorite character design on it. We had to make one more stop at another store to complete our 22 . I sent my older daughter and her little brother out to our 23 while my other daughter and I were 24 at the cashier line.
A very short time later, my older daughter with little brother came running back into the store; upset that Kathy’s birthday balloon had 25 while they trying to get into the car. I was tired from 26 , but I sent them back to the vehicle 27 them not to worry because we would get Kathy another 28 . I paid for our purchases all the while trying to think of the most expedient place to 29 another balloon.
As Kathy and I 30 our car a lady with 31 face came up to us. She 32 some folded bills in my hand. She 33 to me that she had seen what had happened and did not 34 my older daughter or my younger daughter to be 35 at the loss of the balloon.
I thanked her for kindness and 36 to give her the money back; as it was not a 37 to get another balloon. But she said, “I 38 children and I like to see them be happy.” I was overwhelmed by the 39 of a total stranger that my daughters and I hugged the lady 40 her for kindness. She left so quickly that I was unable to even ask her name. Finally, I looked in my hand what I found was not just a single one dollar bill but four one dollar bills.
( )21. A. plastic | B. empty | C. big | D. colorful |
( )22. A. exercises | B. trips | C. purchases | D. tasks |
( )23. A. home | B. car | C. position | D. bus |
( )24. A. waiting | B. singing | C. dancing | D. performing |
( )25. A. rosen | B. disappointed | C. escaped | D. floated |
( )26. A. washing | B. fishing | C. reading | D. shopping |
( )27. A. begging | B. telling | C. threatening | D. ordering |
( )28. A. balloon | B. toy | C. book | D. doll |
( )29. A. make | B. find | C. buy | D. win |
( )30. A. started | B. approached | C. entered | D. repaired |
( )31. A. broad | B. serious | C. smooth | D. kindly |
( )32. A. pressed | B. pushed | C. stole | D. snatched |
( )33. A. waved | B. explained | C. suggested | D. referred |
( )34. A. have | B. want | C. hope | D. make |
( )35. A. anxious | B. fearful | C. nervous | D. upset |
( )36. A. attempted | B. offered | C. failed | D. promised |
( )37. A. job | B. responsibility | C. problem | D. duty |
( )38. A. have | B. love | C. respect | D. admire |
( )39. A. spirit | B. contribution | C. devotion | D. kindness |
( )40. A. thanking | B. praising | C. rewarding | D. encouraging |
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哈爾濱市第六中學2011屆高三第一次模擬考試
---- Look out ! There’s a kangaroo ahead !
---- _____ ! That was lucky. Otherwise it might have damaged our car.
A. Miss it B. To miss it C. Missing it D. Missed it
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