Walls ____ the roof.
A.supports B. supported C. raises D. lifts
科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
What’s A Real Friend?
You can have the same neighbors for years.You love them or you think you love them.And you hope that they love you.But do you ever really understand them?
Charlie Kemp and his family lived next door to me for 15 years.We were good friends all the time.I enjoy friendship.I think it's the best thing in the world.And friendship with the Kemps was easy because they seemed to welcome it.
They were interesting and clever people.Their house caught fire twice, and twice the whole family slept in mine.They are always losing things like money, keys and watches.Pictures fell off the walls, the children fell out of bed …
I was their neighbor and their friend.Life was always interesting, never dull.Best of all, I liked the whole family.
One day, I lit a fire in the garden to burn some rubbish.After some time Charlie Kemp came out of his house and walked up the road.
“Morning, Charlie,” I said, “l(fā)ovely day, isn’t it?” He smiled at me and nodded.I went on with my work.
Twenty minutes later, a policeman arrived.He walked into my garden and said, “You’ll have to put out that fire.Your neighbor has complained (抱怨) to us.He doesn't like the smell.”
“My neighbor …?” I asked.
“Yes,” the policeman took out his notebook and read, “Charlie Kemp.He lives next door, doesn’t he?”
How many years did Charlie kemp and his family live next door to the writer?
A.5 years B.10 years C.15 years D.20 years
What things do the Charlie kemp’s family lose?
A.pen B.book C.money and keys D.clothes
According to the passage, ________.
A.Charlie Kemp is the author's neighbor and his real good friend
B.Charlie Kemp is the author's neighbor but not his real good friend
C.Charlie Kemp treats the author as his real good friend
D.the author doesn't treat Charlie Kemp as his real good friend
The author was blamed by the policeman because ________.
A.he was found burning the rubbish by the policeman
B.he was found polluting the environment by burning the rubbish
C.his neighbor Charlie Kemp complained(抱怨) about his action and called the policeman
D.he burnt something of his neighbors
The author's experience tells us that ________.
A.a(chǎn) friend in need is a friend indeed
B.it is difficult to understand a person, even your friend
C.a(chǎn)nyone is sure to be friendly to you if you are friendly to him
D.friendship is the best thing in the world
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科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
Most young architects ----particularly those in big cities ----can only dream about working in a building of their own. And marking that dream come true often means finding a building no one else seems to want, which is exactly what happened to David Yocum and his partner, Brain Bell. Their building is a former automobile electrical –parts firm in Atlanta. Form the outside, it looks too old, even something horrible, but open the door and you are in a wide, open courtyard, lined on three sides with rusting(生銹的) walls.
In 2000, Yocum and Bell found this building in the city’s West End. Built in 1947, the structure had been abandoned years earlier and the roof of the main building had fallen down. But the price was right, so Yocum bought it. He spent eight months of his off-hours on demolition(拆除), pulling rubbish out through the roof, because it was too dangerous to go inside the building, The demolition was hard work, but it gave him time to think about what he wanted to do, and “to treasure what was there – the walls, the rust, the light,” Yocum said.” Every season, more paint falls off the walls and more rust develops. It’s like an art installation(裝置) in there-a slow-motion show.”
Since the back building had been constructed without windows, an all-glass front was added to the building to give it a view of the courtyard, and skylights were installed in the roof. The back of the building is a working area and a living room for Yocum and his wife. A sort of buffer(緩沖) zone between the front and the back contains a bathroom, a kitchen and a mechanical room, and the walls that separate these zones have openings that allow views through to the front of the studio and the courtyard beyond.
Yocum and Bell, who have just completed an art gallery for the city, feel that the experience from decoration of their building, focusing on the inside rather than the outside, has influenced their work. It has also given these architects a chance to show how they can make more out of less.
According to the passage, it is for most young architects in big cities to work in a building of their own.
A. easy B. unnecessary C. unrealistic D. common
Yocum bought the old building because __.
A. it was a bargain to him B. it was still in good condition
C. it was located in the city center D. it looked attractive from the outside
Working on the old building, Yocum and Bell_.
A. pulled rubbish out through the roof B. removed the skylights from the bathroom
C. presented a slow–motion show in an art gallery
D. built a kitchen at the back part of the old building
It can be inferred from the passage that Yocum and Bell __.
A. benefited a lot from pulling down the roof B. turned more old buildings into art galleries
C. got inspiration from decorating their old building
D. paid more attention to the outside of the gallery
The main idea of the passage is that __.
A. people can learn a lot from their failures
B. it is worthwhile to spend money on an old building
C. people should not judge things by their appearance
D. creative people can make the best of what they have
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科目:高中英語 來源:福建省廈門一中09-10學(xué)年高二下學(xué)期期中考試(英語) 題型:完型填空
完形填空(共20小題;每小題1.5分,滿分30分)
閱讀下面短文,掌握其大意,然后從37-56各題所給的四個選項中,選出最佳選項,并在答題卡上將該項涂黑
As a child, there was nothing I liked better than Sunday afternoon at my grandfather’s farm. __31__ by miles of winding stone walls, the house provided __32__hours of fun for a city boy.
I can still remember one __33__ when I was eight years old. I wanted __34__ anything to be allowed to climb the walls surrounding the property. The walls were old; some stones were __35__, others loose. Still, my desire to climb across those walls __36__so strong that finally, one spring weekend, I took all my __37__ and entered the living room, where the __38__had gathered after Sunday dinner.
I, I wanna climb the stone walls,” I said hesitantly. __39__ a chorus went up from the women in the room. “Heavens, no!” they cried. “You will hurt yourself”. I wasn’t too __40__; the respond was just as I had expected. But __41__I could have left the room, I was __42__ by my grandfather’s loud voice:” Now __43__just a minute.” I heard him say.” Let the little boy climb the stone walls. __44__, he has to learn to do things for himself.”
For the next two hours I climbed those old walls and had the time of my __45__. Later I told my grandfather about my __46__. I will never forget what he said:” Fred,” he said, smiling, “ you made this day a (an) __47__one just by being yourself. Always remember, there is only one person in this whole world like you, and I like you exactly as you are.”
Many years have passed since then, and today I __48__ the television program. Mister Rogers’s Neighborhood, seen by millions of children. There have been __49__ over the years, but one thing __50__ the same: my suggestion to children at the end of almost every visit. “ There is only one person in this whole world like you, ,” the kids can hear me say,” and people can like you exactly as you are.”
31. A. Covered B. Surrounded C. Extended D. Spread
32. A. meaningless B. short C. endless D. imaginable
33. A. morning B. afternoon C. evening D. Sunday
34. A. more than B. as well as C. rather than D. other than
35. A. remaining B. left C. tight D. missing
36. A. built B. went C. grew D. turned
37. A. trouble B. mind C. courage D. heart
38. A. adults B. relatives C. men D. women
39. A. Quickly B. Hurriedly C. Frequently D. Instantly
40. A. excited B. sad C. disappointed D. pleased
41. A. after B. before C. as D. when
42. A. encouraged B. surprised C. allowed D. stopped
43. A. keep up B. hold on C. hold up D. keep on
44. A. Anyhow B. However C. Therefore D. Nevertheless
45. A. childhood B. play C. life D. Sunday
46. A. action B. adventure C. pleasure D. happiness
47. A. special B. interesting C. common D. beautiful
48. A. own B. like C. hold D. host
49. A. jobs B. events C. adventures D. changes
50. A. remains B. develops C. becomes D. seems
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科目:高中英語 來源:2012-2013學(xué)年四川成都外國語學(xué)校高二下期期中考試英語卷(帶解析) 題型:閱讀理解
People believe that climbing can do good to health. Where can you learn the skill of climbing then? If you think that you have to go to the mountains to learn how to climb,you’re wrong. Many Americans are learning to climb in city gyms(體育館). Here,people are learning on special climbing walls. The climbing wall goes straight up and has small holding places for hands and feet.
How do people climb the wall? To climb,you need special shoes and a harness(保護(hù)帶)around your chest to hold you. There are ropes(繩索)tied to your harness. The ropes hold you in place so that you don’t fall. A beginner’s wall is usually about 15 feet high,and you climb straight up. There are small pieces of metal that stick out for you to stand on and hold on to. Sometimes it’s easy to see the new piece of metal. Sometimes, it’s not. The most difficult part is to control your fear. It’s normal for humans to be afraid of falling, so it’s difficult not to feel fear. But when you move away from the wall,the harness and the ropes hold you,and you begin to feel safe. You move slowly until you reach the top.
Climbing attracts people because it’s good exercise for almost everyone. You use your whole body,especially your arms and legs. This sport gives your body a complete workout. When you climb,both your mind and your body can become stronger.
【小題1】 What can we infer from the passage?
A.People are fairly interested in climbing nowadays. |
B.It is impossible to build up one’s body by climbing. |
C.People can only learn the skill of climbing outdoors. |
D.It is always easy to see holding places in climbing. |
A.to tie ropes to your harness | B.to control your fear |
C.to move away from the wall | D.to climb straight up |
A.settlement | B.exercise | C.excitement | D.tiredness |
A.To tell people where to find gyms. |
B.To prove the basic need for climbing. |
C.To encourage people to climb mountains. |
D.To introduce the sport of wall climbing. |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2012-2013學(xué)年廣東汕頭金山中學(xué)高一下學(xué)期期末考試英語試卷(帶解析) 題型:填空題
A. Agra Fort
Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
B. Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. It was constructed over a period of twenty-two years, employing twenty thousand workers. It was completed in 1648 C.E. at a cost of 32 Million Rupees.
C. Keoladeo National Park
This former duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas is one of the major wintering areas for large numbers of aquatic birds from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia. Some 364 species of birds, including the rare Siberian crane, have been recorded in the park.
D. Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal. The gardens also contain the red-and-white sandstone and black-and-yellow marble tomb of Humayun’s wife and the tomb of Humayun’s barber.
E. Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon is perhaps the most awesome sight in the United States--and one of the wonders of the world. Much of the park's beauty is related to its geology and ecology. Schmidt explores the shape of the land, its plants and animals, and its human history. A fascinating book that everyone visiting the Grand Canyon should read. The Skywalk at Grand Canyon West is really exciting.
F.Sundarbans National Park
The Sundarbans covers 10,000 sq. km of land and water (more than half of it in India, the rest in Bangladesh) in the Ganges delta. It contains the world's largest area of mangrove forests. A number of rare or endangered species live in the park, including tigers, aquatic mammals, birds and reptiles.
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【小題1】Nancy comes from the history department. Last summer she visited the ancient markets of Agra and this year she wants to visit it again. Not long ago she said: “Arriving at the Delhi airport, we representatives were warmly received. Our tiredness flew in seconds by the traditional welcome that we got at the hotel’s reception.” The next day they visited the famous tomb.
【小題2】Sammy majors in history. He will visit it again this summer. He says it’s built entirely of white Marble and is one of the eight wonders of the world. Its beauty is beyond description, particularly at dawn and sunset. It seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience it as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.
【小題3】Alexander is a college student of Physics. He learns that this canyon is a gift from past generations that goes beyond what we experience. He is looking forward to going there and experiencing the Skywalk in the park.
【小題4】Daisy’s major is biology. She is interested in studies of tigers in India. Before graduation, she needs to write an essay on the tiger. She hears that it is one of the largest tiger populations of any of India’s parks. And so she wants to go there to do some research.
【小題5】Carina is fond of art and likes travelling very much. In order to take part in the following exhibition, she wants to take some photos of birds from all over the world, especially the rare Siberian crane. In the meanwhile, she doesn’t want to spend too much money.
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