The families of the trapped miners’ are ________ to get any information about their relatives from the rescuing center.
A. deserving B. sticking C. hating D. dying
科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
WASHINGTON—Laura Straub is a very worried woman. Her job is to find families for French teenagers who expect to live with American families in the summer.
It is not easy, even hopeless.
“We have many children left to place—40 out of 75,” said Straub, who works for a Paris-based foreigner-exchange program started 50 years ago. Family life was more than accommodating (提供膳宿). For one thing, more mothers stayed at home. But now, increasing numbers of women work outside the home. Exchange-student programs have struggled in recent years to sign up host (主人) families for the 30 000 teenagers who every year come from abroad to spend a school year in the United States, as well as the thousands more who take part in summer programs.
School systems in many parts of the U.S., unhappy about accepting non-taxpaying students, have also strictly limited the number of exchange students they accepted. At the same time, the idea of hosting foreign students is becoming less exotic.
In search for host families, who usually receive no pay, exchange programs are increasingly broadening their requests to include everyone from young couples to retirees.
“We are open to many different types of families,” said Vickie Weiner, eastern area director for ASSE, a 25-year-old program that sends about 30 000 teenagers on school-year exchange programs worldwide.
For elderly people, exchange students “keep us young—they really do”, said Jen Foster, who is hosting 16-year-old Nina Post from Denmark.
The underlined word “exotic” means _________.
A. difficult B. wonderful C. exciting D. accommodating
According to the text, why was it easier for Laura Straub to find American families for foreign students?
A. More mothers wasn’t working outside and was able to afford to look after children .
B. American school systems were better than now.
C. Foreign students paid hosting families a lot of money.
D. The government was happy because it could gain tax.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. All the families can host foreign students.
B. Only young couples can host foreign students.
C. Only those who were retired can host foreign students.
D. Exchange programs are open to many different types of families including everyone from young couples to retirees.
Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
A. U.S. Struggle to Find host Families
B. Idea of Hosting Students is Different
C. Foreign-exchange Program Is Going on
D. Exchange Students Keep Old People Young
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科目:高中英語 來源: 題型:閱讀理解
Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented.Here, based on coverage of theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit.
If you are visiting with a child, take a moment to explain the ride to them, and tell them what they should do.They are depending upon you to keep them safe.Set a good example for them by following the rules of the park, and make sure that they know you expect them to follow those rules, too.
Tell them to stay seated, to hold the grab bar or put their hands in the laps, and not to stick their knees and feet outside a ride vehicle.Make them look to you for the okay to get on or off a ride, too.And never put a crying child on a ride.If your child starts to cry, let others pass you in line until your child is calmed.Or, gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do.
Young kids can’t keep an adult’s pace in a theme park.Let them take plenty of breaks.
“Kids get tired,” said TPI reader Matt Johnson, a father of four.“Tired kids make parents even more tired.And tired kids and parents may get hurt — physically and emotionally.” He advises that parents plan a mid-day break, perhaps a swim back at the hotel, to avoid mid-day heat and crowds.“You will see cranky families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening.”
The second paragraph tells readers that ________.
A.children should be trained to be more independent
B.a(chǎn)dults should tell children some safety rules firstly
C.a(chǎn)dults should set a good example to conduct well in a theme park
D.there is a danger to take young children to visit a theme park
Which of the following is NOT right for children who are taking the rides?
A.They cannot put their hands away from the grab bar.
B.They are forbidden to put their knees or feet out.
C.They should ask adults’ permission first to get on a ride.
D.Without adults’ okay sign, children shouldn’t get off a ride.
If your child begins to cry just when he is going to take a ride, you should ________.
A.tell him to be relaxed B.make him share your interest
C.give up the present activity D.encourage him to be brave
We may infer from Matt Johnson’s words that ________.
A.he doesn’t like to visit a theme park with his children
B.parents with many children may be tired of visiting a theme park
C.not all the families are relaxed or happy when they visit a theme park
D.visitors should arrange everything carefully before starting
What is the meaning of the underlined word “exit” in the third paragraph?
A.等待 B.發(fā)現(xiàn) C.進入 D.離開
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科目:高中英語 來源:山東省20092010學(xué)年高二下學(xué)期期末考試試題(英語) 題型:閱讀表達
第四部分:書面表達(共兩節(jié),滿分45分)
第一節(jié):閱讀表達(共5小題;每小題3分,滿分15分)
閱讀下面的短文,并根據(jù)短文后的要求答題(請注意問題后的字?jǐn)?shù)要求)
Four weeks ago US children dressed as monsters and asked for sweets. That was Halloween. In a few weeks American houses will be red and green and filled with presents, for Christmas.
As if all this isn’t enough, on Thursday this week, American will enjoy another festival—Thanksgiving.
Every year,in Gainesville,F(xiàn)lorda,all entire class celebrate Thanksgiving together。Children will have two days off school, shops will close and houses will be filled with. Families enjoying mountains of food.The class dresses up and puts on plays for their families. After the plays the families share a feast of traditional Thanksgiving foods like turkey and pumpkin pie.
Dean Foster, an 11-year-old boy will take part in this celebration. He said, “I love Thanksgiving because it means time off school, lots of nice food and a happy family.”
His brother Ben,nine,said, “The best thing about Thanksgiving is that when it is finished, it is time to start Christmas.”
But behind the food and the large amount of money spent there is another message. On Thursday evening, Dean and Ben’s family will make a basket and put it on the table as they ate their evening meal.
Each of them will write a list of things that they are thankful for and place the paper in the basket. The family will read the pieces of paper and take time to ____________for providing them with comfortable and happy lives.
Thanksgiving is a traditional festival that started in 1621, when the first pilgrims arrived in America to start a new life. After a hard year, they had a big autumn harvest. They held a feast and invited the native American Indians along to thank God for giving them enough food.
Many countries celebrate Thanksgiving. They often fall after the fields have been harvested and the crops collected for winter.
76 List three festivals according to the text. (Please answer within 10words)
①________________________
②_______________________
③________________________
77.What is the passage about? (Please answer within 10 words.)
______________________________________________________________________________.
78. Fill in the blank with a proper words or phrases to complete the sentence.(Please answer within 8 words.)
_____________________________________________________________________________
79. Why do many American children like Thanksgiving ?(Please answer within 20 words.)
______________________________________________________________________________
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80. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.
______________________________________________________________________________
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科目:高中英語 來源:20102011江蘇鹽城中學(xué)高一下學(xué)期期末英語試題 題型:閱讀理解
Are you looking for something different this summer? We’ve lined up a list of some unusual camps.
Learn to fly a jet(噴氣式飛機)
This is the real training that all fighter and test pilots have. Learn the cockpit(駕駛室) and how to put your plane through its paces . Finally, you fight a mock battle with your teammates.
It’s held at the US Space &Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alaska. There are both weekend and summer camps for anyone 9 and up. Kids 7 to 12 also can pair with a parent. The cost is $749 for kids-only camps and $349 each for parent /child camp.
Be Steven Spielberg
At Film Camp, you will get to write, direct, shoot and edit your own movie.
Run by the New York Film Academy, you can choose from a variety of camp locations: New York, Disney-MGM Studios in Florida, Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Harvard University, Paris or Florence, Italy.
Everyone helps one another by working behind the camera. Tuition for a one-week camp is $1,500, while a four or six week training run $5,900 to $6,900.
Join the circus
At Circus Smirkus you can learn how to ride a unicycle, and throw a pie in someone’s face . Kids 8 to 16 can choose between one—or two-week sessions, with the two-week camp ending in a circus show for the families.
The camp is located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont. The cost is $825 for one week ($300 extra with a parent ) and $1,500 for two weeks ( $ 500 extra with a parent).
Live the ultimate (終極的)summer fantasy
Learn to ride the waves this summer and tour one of the world’s only sea turtle hospitals at Surf Camp. The week long camp also includes trips to local islands.
Surf Camp is located at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.The cost is $475 per week for kids 8 to 12, $595 per week for teens 12 to 18. Check it out at wbsurfcamp. Com.
Strike a chord(弦)
At Power Chord Academy, teens 12 to 18 will be placed in a band that best meets their age, experience and style. You will lead the life of a band member: recording in a studio, playing a concert and making a video.
1.Which camps can you join if you want your father to be able to take part?
A. Circus Smirkus and Surf Camp
B. The Power Chord Academy and Film Camp
C. The camp at the US Space & Rocked Center and Film Camp
D. The camp at the US Space &Rocket Center and Circus Smirkus
2.How much do you have to pay if you want to attend a 2- week circus camp with your mom?
A. $ 2000 B. $ 1500 C. $ 3000 D. $ 2250
3.Surf Camp can provide the following for campers EXCEPT______.
A. care for sea turtles B. surfing
C. meeting with lovers of surfing D. travel to local islands
4.What does the underlined word “mock” mean ?
A. real B. fierce C. pretended D. shooting
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科目:高中英語 來源:20102011學(xué)年山東省兗州市高二下學(xué)期期中考試英語題 題型:單項填空
The families of the trapped miners’ are ________ to get any information about their relatives from the rescuing center.
A.deserving |
B.sticking |
C.hating |
D.dying |
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