The Tenth Art Festival held in Jinan _______ to many people from the world.
A. appeal B. attract C. fascinate D. attach
科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
A few days ago I asked my sons’ governess(女家庭教師)Julia to come into my study. “Be seated, Julia, ”I said, “Let’s settle our accounts. I guess you most likely need some money, but maybe you’re too polite to mention it. Now then, we agreed on thirty dollars a month...”
“Forty.”
“No, thirty. I made a note of it. I always pay our governess thirty. Well, um, you’ve been here two months, so...”
“Two months and five days.”
“Exactly two months. I made a special note of it. That means you have sixty dollars coming to you. Take off nine Sundays... you know you didn’t work with Tom on Sundays, you only took walks. And three holidays... ”Julia was biting her finger nail nervously, her face red, but - not a word.
“Three holidays, therefore take off twelve dollars. Four days Tom was sick and there were no lessons, as you were occupied only with Dick. Three days you had a toothache and my wife gave you permission not to work after lunch. Twelve and seven - nineteen. Take nineteen off ... that leaves. hmm.... forty one dollars. Correct?”
Julia’s left eye reddened with tears welling up. Her chin trembled; she coughed nervously and blew her nose, but - still not a word.
“Around New Year’s Day you broke a teacup and a saucer; take off two dollars. The cup cost more, it was a treasure of the family, but- forget it. When didn’t I take a loss! Then, due to your neglect (疏忽), Tom climbed a tree and tore his jacket; take away ten. Also due to your carelessness the maid stole Dick’s shoes. You ought to watch everything! You get paid for it. So, that means five more dollars off. The tenth of January I gave ten dollars.”
“You didn’t. ”sobbed Julia.
“But I made a note of it.”
“Well... if you say so.”
“Take twenty seven from forty one -that leaves fourteen.”
Both her eyes were filled with tears. Beads of sweat stood on the thin pretty little nose. Poor girl!
“Only once was I given any money,” she whispered, her voice trembling, “and that was by your wife. Three dollars, nothing more.”
“Really? You see now, and I didn’t know that! Take three from fourteen.. leaves eleven. Here’s your money, my dear. Three, three, three, one and one. Here it is !”
I handed her eleven dollars. She took them and pocketed them.
“Merci (法語: 謝謝),”she whispered.
I jumped to my feet and started pacing the room. I was overcome with anger. “For what, this - ‘merci’?” I asked.
“For the money. ”
“But you know I’ve cheated you - robbed you ! I have actually stolen from you ! Why this‘merci’?”
“In my other places they didn’t give me anything at all.”
“They didn’t give you anything? No wonder! I played a little joke on you, a cruel lesson, just to teach you... I m going to give you all the eighty dollars! Here they are in the envelope all ready for you... Is it really possible to be so spineless (懦弱)?Why didn’t you protest? Why were you silent? Is it possible in this world to be without teeth and claws(爪)—to be such a fool?”
Embarrassed, she smiled. And I could read her expression,“It is possible.”
I asked her pardon for the cruel lesson and, to her great surprise, gave her the eighty dollars. She murmured her little“merci”several times and went out. I looked after her and thought,“How easy it is to crush the weak in this world !”
While talking to Julia, the wrier expected from her ________.
A. a protest B. gratitude
C. obedience D. an explanation
What shocked the writer was Julia’s ________.
A. nervousness in front of her boss
B. acceptance of injustice
C. shyness when talking about money
D. reluctance to express herself
The writer said, “Is it possible in this world to be without teeth and claws?” He was actually telling the governess ________.
A. to be more aggressive
B. to be more careful in her work
C. to protect her right
D. to live independently
At the end of the story, the writer said,“ How easy it is to crush the weak in this world!”to show ________.
A. his understanding of Julia’s anxiety
B. his worry about Julia’s future
C. his concern on the living condition of working - class people
D. his sympathy for the mental state of those exploited
From the story, we can tell that Julia’s employer was ________.
A. greedy but honest
B. ill - tempered but warm - hearted
C. strict but forgiving
D. none of the above
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科目:高中英語 來源:2013屆新疆烏魯木齊一中高三上學期第一次月考英語試卷(帶解析) 題型:單選題
The red light above the elevator ______ that he was at the tenth floor then.
A.suggested | B.symbolized | C.observed | D.indicated |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2012屆安徽省銅陵三中高三英語綜合測試卷二 題型:閱讀理解
(1)Secretary. Part time. 20 hours a week. Busy doctor’s office. Experience preferred. Good typing. Call 555-2438.
。2)BABY SITTER. 3 to 6 weekday afternoons. I will take you home. $5.00 an hour. Call 555-5593.
。3)Guitar lessons. Your home or mine. Experienced musician. Master’s degree in music. Call Louise 555-6131.
。4)TENTH STREET BLOCK PARTY. Sunday, July 15. Noon to 8. Food, games, prizes, live band, Tenth Street between Main and North,
。5)APARTMENT FOR RENT. 3 sunny rooms on high floor, great view. Separate kitchen. Wall-to-wall carpeting. The living room can be used as dining room. Email: SDGT@163.com.cn.
。6)TAXI DRIVER WANTED. Full or part time. Experience necessary. A good knowledge of the city is required. Call 555-8860 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekday.
(7)A stereo system for sale, It has two speakers. The system has an AM/FM radio. It also has a tape deck and turntable. It is in good condition. The stereo was owned for only one year. The price is $200 including the speakers. The owner will also take the highest price offered if the asking price is not met. Call Bill after 6 p.m., at 555-9834.
【小題1】How many of the seven ads are placed by people who want to hire someone for certain job?
A.4 | B.3 | C.2 | D.5 |
A.Those who have some experience in office work will have a better chance to get the job of secretary. |
B.The owner of the stereo will never sell his stereo at a price less than $200. |
C.The taxi driver is not necessarily familiar with the city. |
D.The tenth street block party will last until after 8. |
A.a baby sitter is paid by the hour |
B.the party will be held without any music |
C.the rooms for rent cannot get good sunlight |
D.people can get guitar lessons at any places they like |
A.a local newspaper | B.a page on the internet |
C.a government report | D.a special radio program |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2011年安徽省六校教育研究會高二素質測試英語卷 題型:閱讀理解
As the United States nears the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that killed more than 3,000 people, President Obama announced Sunday night that the al Qaeda(基地組織) leader and mastermind of that horrific day, Osama bin Laden, has been killed.
CNN reports that a senior government official confirmed that bin Laden was shot by a small team of U.S. soldiers while in a mansion with family members outside Islamabad(伊斯蘭堡). His body is now in American custody(拘押) and is being handled according to Islamic customs. Three other adult men were killed in the firefight, including a son of bin Laden's, who was a senior member of the terrorist organization.
"Justice has been done," the president announced, saying that the operation he ordered after receiving intelligence information is "the most significant achievement to date in our nation's effort to defeat al-Qaeda."
The immediate reactions ranged from cautious to ecstatic. Crowds cheered outside the White House. But officials said a "worldwide caution" would be set for Americans in case of al Qaeda retaliation(報復).
Will bin Laden's death be the justice Americans have sought for nearly a decade?
Gordon Felt, president of Families of Flight 93, said it does bring comfort.
"This is important news for us, and for the world. It cannot ease our pain, or bring back our loved ones. It does bring a measure of comfort that the mastermind of the September 11th tragedy and the face of global terror can no longer spread his evil," Felt said.
President Obama says this victory does not close the book.
"His death does not mark the end of our effort. There's no doubt that al Qaeda will continue to pursue attacks against us. We must and we will remain cautious," he noted.
【小題1】The underlined word “ecstatic” most probably means _________.
A.scared | B.extremely happy and excited |
C.doubtful | D.amazed |
A.Four people were killed in the firefight. |
B.Families of the victims in the 9/11 attacks celebrated together. |
C.President Obama thought highly of the Anti-Terrorist Military Action |
D.Obama thought that al Qaeda will continue attack against the United States. |
A.The 9/11 attacks happened on September 11, 2001. |
B.Osama bin Laden has three sons. |
C.Some soldiers were injured in the firefight. |
D.More than 3000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks. |
A.Osama bin Laden’s death will put an end to terrorism. |
B.President Obama doesn’t think bin Laden's death is a victory. |
C.The United States will make efforts to defeat the al-Qaeda |
D.The al Qaeda has a new leader now. |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2014屆江蘇漣水縣金城外國語學校高二下期期末考試英語卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
The International Space Station,one of the most ambitious space projects ever and a key launching board for exploration of the solar system,turns l0 years old Thursday.
On Nov.20,1998,the first part of the space station was launched by the Russians from Kazakhstan.NASA followed up two weeks later with Piece No 2 carried up by a space shuttle.
The space station has grown into a giant outpost(前哨)355 km up,home to three people at any given time—soon to be six.
Thanks to the newly arrived shuttle Endeavour,the space station now has five sleep stations,two baths,two kitchens and two mini—gyms.Ahogether, there are nine rooms,three of which are full scale labs.
The United States has financed the main part of the project,estimated to cost some 100 billion dollars.Fifteen other countries have also contributed, including Russia,Japan,Canada,Brazil anti eleven nations belonging to the European Space Agency.
Fhe space station has traveled 2.1 billion km,orbited Earth more than 57,300 times,hosted 167 people from 15 countries,and served up more than l 9,000 meals
“The ISS is the largest ever expenment in international technological cooperation,” said John Logsdon。a historian at the National Air and Space Museum in US.
“1 think it’s a necessary stepping stone to long—term human activities in new Areas of operations,”Logsdon said.The station is“off the planet and it’s the first Step outward—not all end in itself,but a step along the way.”
1.The passage is mainly about .
A the construction of the International Space Station
B.the history of the International Space Station.
C the tenth anniversary of the International Space Station.
D.the eountries that help establish the International Space Station.
2.Piece No 2 of the ISS was put into orbit oil
A.Nov.6,1998 B.Nov.24,1998
C.Dec.8,1998 D.Dec.9,1998
3.Which of the following is true about Endeav our according to the passage?
A.Endeavour is a newly built shuttle
B.Endeavour is part of the space station
C.Endeavour didn’t get close to the space station
D.Endeavour carried a lot of equipment for the apace station
4.Which of the following country has not made a contribution to the eonstruction of the International space station according to the passage?
A.USA. B.Japan. C.Korea. D.Spain
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