As I was sitting down for dinner,the telephone ________ring.

       A. should B. must   C.could   D. would

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科目:高中英語 來源:2011屆甘肅省天水市三中高三第六次檢測英語卷 題型:閱讀理解

Our plan was to drive into Cambridge, catch the 7:34 train to Liverpool Street Station, then to separate and meet again for lunch. We should have arrived at Liverpool at 9:19, but due to a typical London fog, the train had to move along so slowly that it was not until 10:30 that it got there. In spite of our late arrival, Joan, my wife’s sister, decided that she would go to see the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London while we went shopping. It was only after her sister had disappeared into the fog that my wife realized that we hadn’t decided where we should meet for lunch. Since I had our three tickets for the concert in my pocket, this was indeed a problem. There seemed to be nothing we could do except taking a taxi to the Tower of London, and try to find her there. Needless to say, we didn’t find her.
It was now one o’clock, and the concert began at 2:30. “Perhaps she will think of waiting outside the concert hall,” suggested my wife hopefully. By this time the fog was so thick that road traffic had to stop, and the only way to get there was by underground railway. Hand in hand we felt our way along the road to where we thought the nearest station should be. An hour later we were still trying to find it. Just as I was about to lose my temper completely when we met a blind man tapping his way confidently through the fog. With his help we found Tower Hill tube station just fifty yards down the road.
By now it was far too late even to try to get to the concert hall before the performance began at 2:30, so we decided to return to Cambridge. It took seven long hours instead of the usual two to make that journey. Nor were we able to get any food and drink on the train. Tired and hungry we finally reached home at ten, opening the door to the sound of the telephone bell. It was Joan; she had seen the Crown Jewels, had managed to get another ticket for concert, and had had a wonderful dinner at a restaurant near the hotel where she decided to stay for the night. Now she was ringing to discover whether we had had an equally successful day.
【小題1】 Why was Joan separated from her sister and her brother-in-law?

A.they could not see each other because of the fog.
B.Joan had not seen Crown Jewels.
C.They planned to do different things until lunch time.
D.The writer didn’t want to go to the concert.
【小題2】 What did the writer plan to do in the afternoon?
A.Go to the concert.B.See the Crown Jewels.
C.Return to Cambridge.D.Go shopping.
【小題3】 The reason why they didn’t all meet for lunch was that _______.
A.They lost their way in the fog
B.they forgot to make necessary arrangement
C.they waited at different places and didn’t meet each other
D.the couple couldn’t find the underground station
【小題4】 It’s quite clear that for Joan the trip to London had been ________.
A.spilt by the fogB.quite tiring
C.rather disappointingD.very enjoyable

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科目:高中英語 來源:2013屆山東省兗州市高三9月入學(xué)診斷檢測英語試卷(帶解析) 題型:閱讀理解

I still clearly remember that day. I was on the side of the road for close to four hours with my big Jeep. I put signs in the windows that said, “NEED A JACK(千斤頂)”.
Right as I was about to give up, a truck stopped and a man got off. He sized up the situation and went back to take a jack. After about two hours, we finished the job with sweats. We were both dirty. His wife produced a large water jug for us to wash our hands in.
I tried to put $20 in the man’s hand, but he wouldn’t take it, so instead I went up and gave it to his wife as quietly as I could. I thanked them up one side and down the other. I asked the little girl, their daughter, where they lived, thinking maybe I’d send them a gift. She said they lived in Mexico. They were in Oregon now so Mommy and Daddy could pick cherries for the next few weeks. After that, they were going to pick peaches, and then go back home.
After I said my goodbyes and started walking back to the Jeep, the girl called out and asked if I’d had lunch. When I told her no, she ran up and handed me a tamale(玉米粽子). I thanked them again and walked back to my car. When I opened the tamale, what did I find inside? My $20 bill! I ran to the van and the guy rolled down his window. He saw the $20 in my hand, started shaking his head smiling, and with what looked like great concentration said in English: “Today you, tomorrow me.” Then he rolled up his window and drove away, with his daughter waving to me from the back.
This family, working on a seasonal basis where time is money, took a couple of hours to help a stranger while others passed by quietly.
Since then I’ve helped many people like the Mexican family. I didn’t accept money. But every time I was able to help, I felt as if I was putting something in the bank.
【小題1】From the passage we know that __________.

A.the Mexican man couldn’t speak English
B.the author’s car broke down on the road
C.the Mexican family came to Oregon for a visit
D.$20 was a small amount for the Mexican family
【小題2】Why did the author give the money quietly to the man’s wife?
A.Because the man had refused to accept it.
B.Because the man’s wife needn’t wash her hands.
C.Because the author thought the Mexican family was poor.
D.Because the author thought the man’s wife would take it.
【小題3】The Mexican man helped the author because he tended to think that ___________.
A.it was completely wrong for others to pass by quietly
B.it was quite easy to help the author mend the jeep
C.it was possible that everyone might get into trouble
D.the author was a polite stranger and deserved the help
【小題4】Which of the following is TRUE about the author?
A.He hated those who didn’t offer help.
B.He would send a present to the family soon.
C.He wondered why they didn’t take the money.
D.He considered helping others as saving money in the bank.
【小題5】What can we infer from the passage?
A.The Mexican family lived a richer life than the author.
B.The Mexican family did seasonal work in Oregon each year.
C.The author was inspired to help others by the Mexican family.
D.What made the writer moved was the tamale given by the girl.

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科目:高中英語 來源:2012-2013學(xué)年新疆兵團(tuán)農(nóng)二師華山中學(xué)高一上期期中考試英語卷(帶解析) 題型:閱讀理解

There is one word that is on the lips of Americans, day and night: “Sorry.”
One time as I was walking on the street, a young man ran by hurriedly, brushing against my handbag. Even as he continued on his way, he turned back and said “sorry” to me. Even in a rush, he didn’t forget to apologize. One day, after I bought a mango, the salesman was giving me the change, but I wasn’t ready for it and a coin dropped to the ground. “I’m sorry,” he said while bending down to pick it up. I was puzzled—why would he apologize when it is my fault?
Another time, I stepped on a man’s foot in an escalator, at the same time, we both said “sorry”. I thought it interesting, was it really necessary for him to apologize? Later on, an American friend explained to me that according to the American mentality, the escalators a public place, and everyone should be able to stand in it. After someone occupies a position in the elevator, making it difficult for someone else to find a place to stand, isn’t it necessary to express an apology?
If you go to the movies and the tickets happen to be sold out, the ticket seller will say: “Sorry, the tickets are sold out.” Whenever one of your hopes goes unfulfilled, an American will say “sorry” as a sign of sympathy.
During my stay in America, I often came across situations in which I was supposed to say “sorry”. Gradually, I realized that when friction(摩擦)appears in daily life, Americans don’t care much about who is wrong; If someone is troubled, a “sorry” is always necessary. When this happens, even if the other person is hurt, the “sorry” cools tempers and human kindness is shown. Perhaps this is why I never saw anyone quarreling on the buses, subways or streets of America.
【小題1】How many examples are given to show that Americans like to say “sorry”?

A.OneB.TwoC.ThreeD.Four
【小題2】When the author was walking on the street, a young man ran by hurriedly ______.
A.a(chǎn)nd took away his bag B.a(chǎn)nd touched his bag
C.to help him with his bag D.to brush his bag
【小題3】Which of the following plays a different role in the passage?
A.Paragraph 2B.Paragraph 3C.Paragraph 4D.Paragraph 5
【小題4】At last, the author’s attitude towards the Americans’ “sorry” seems to be ______.
A.a(chǎn)ngryB.interestedC.a(chǎn)pproving(贊成)D.disappointed
【小題5】The best title for the passage can be “_______”.
A.My life in AmericaB.Americans’ “sorry”
C.My experience in an escalatorD.The meaning of “sorry”

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科目:高中英語 來源:2010-2011學(xué)年度廣東惠陽高級中學(xué)高一第一學(xué)期期末英語卷(一) 題型:閱讀理解

When I was six, Dad brought home a dog one day, who was called “Brownie”, my brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, and then there were baths, playing catch and many other games. Brownie, in return, loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them. We always felt better when she was around.
One day, as I was getting her food, she chewed up(咬破) one of Dad’s shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl.” She looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.
Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet. She went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pet her. Of course she’d let anyone pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we’d be out walking and a small child would come over and pull on her hair. She never barked (吠) or tried to get away. Funny thing is that she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.
Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss the days when she was with us.
【小題1】 What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?

A.Look at them sadly.B.Keep them company.
C.Play games with them.D.Touch them gently.
【小題2】 We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Brownie ____.
A.would eat anything when hungryB.felt sorry for her mistake
C.loved playing hide-and-seekD.disliked the author’s dad
【小題3】Why does the author say that Brownie was more than just a family pet?
A.She was treated as a member of the family.
B.She played games with anyone she liked.
C.She was loved by everybody she met.
D.She went everywhere with the family.
【小題4】 Some people got frightened by Brownie when she ____.
A.smiledB.barked
C.rushed to themD.tried to be funny
【小題5】 Which of the following best describes Brownie?
A.Shy.B.Polite.C.Brave.D.Caring.

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科目:高中英語 來源:2013屆廣東省韶關(guān)市高三第一次調(diào)研測試英語試卷(帶解析) 題型:閱讀理解

The life of an actor appears attractive and many young people dream about becoming one. But the truth is, it is very hard work. If you’re successful, there are deadlines to be met, appointments to keep and the press to deal with. If you’re not successful, then life is extremely tough.
I remember when I started out, I had to search the advertisement board at my drama school every day to look for acting jobs. Drama school was expensive and I needed extra cash to help pay the fees. I welcomed every small job. I played extras in many crowd scenes and became a confident participant in a lot of TV commercials for hair shampoo, soap and washing powder.
I had been working for about two years before I got my lucky break. One day, as I was passing the drama school, I decided to go in to check the notice board. There was nothing on it and I was just leaving when the secretary came along the corridor with a piece of paper. She asked me how I was and I told her life was hard and work was difficult to find. The next moment, she put the paper in my hand and walked away. My hands were shaking as I unfolded the paper, full of expectation. To my surprise, it was an audition (試演) for a clown(小丑)for the Canadian circus. I couldn’t stop myself from laughing. I had expected an audition with a famous director for a new film!
When I was at drama school, there had been a course in acrobatics and clown tricks. I had gained top marks in this course for originality and daring. Later I went to the audition feeling very strange. This was not what I’d had in mind when I enrolled in drama school. To my surprise, the job as a clown turned out to be exactly what I wanted. I loved every moment of getting dressed up and putting on the make-up. I had the opportunity to travel the world and I was more than an actor, I was an entertainer as well. I had visited over 32 different countries and entertained millions of people.
【小題1】The first paragraph is about how _______ it is to be an actor, whether you’re successful or not.

A.easyB.a(chǎn)ttractiveC.enjoyableD.difficult
【小題2】According to paragraph 3, the writer went into the drama school __________.
A.to look for a job
B.to see the secretary
C.to collect a piece of paper
D.to put a notice on the notice board
【小題3】Which of the following can best describe the author’s feeling when he unfolded the paper?
A.Extremely frightened.B.Feeling anxious and excited.
C.Very worried.D.Trembling with fear.
【小題4】From the whole passage, we can tell that the writer is ___________.
A.sad that he was not a famous actor
B.happy to travel the world
C.feeling very strange to be a clown
D.very content with his life
【小題5】Which of the following would be the best title?
A.The Life of a TV ActorB.Acrobatics and Clown Tricks
C.More than an ActorD.Going to Drama School

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