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     When his wife died,the baby was two.They had six other children--three boys and three girls,ranging in age from 4 to 16. A few days later he became a widower, the man’s parents and his wife’s parents came to visit the family.“We’ve been talking,”they said,“about how to take care of all these children and work to make a living.So,we’ve arranged for each child to be placed with a different uncle and aunt.We’re making sure that al1of your children will be living right here in the neighborhood,so you can see them anytime…”

     The man appreciated their thoughtfulness but refused their kindness. Over the next few weeks the man worked with his children,assigning them chores(杂务)and giving them responsibilities .

   But then another misfortune happened.The man developed arthritis (关节炎).His hands swelled,and he was unable to hold the handles of his farm tools. He would not be able to continue the work on his farm. He sold his farming equipment, moved the family to a small town and opened a small business.  

    The family was welcomed into the new neighborhood.Word of his pleasant personality and excellent customer service began to spread in the town.People came from far and wide to do business with him.And the children helped both at home and at work.Their father’s pleasure in his work brought satisfaction to them,and he drew pleasure from their successes .

The children grew up and got married. Five of the seven went to college and they were married. The children’s successes were a source of pride to the father.Then came grandchildren. No one enjoyed grandchildren more than this man. As they became older, he invited them to his workplace and his small home. They brought each other great joy. Finally, the youngest daughter, the baby, who had been two years old at her mother death, got married. Finally,the man,with his life’s work completed ,died.

This man’s work had been the lonely but joyful task of raising his family.This man was my father.

I was the 1 6-year—old,the oldest of seven.

1. How old was the writer when his mother died?

A. 4               B. 2              C. 16              D. not mentioned

2. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. There were six children in the family.

B. The father wanted to give his children to his relatives.  

C. The father didn’t farm any longer because of his illness.

D. The father’s life work was lonely and sadly.

3. The underlined word “widower” means ________.

A. a worker     B. a farmer    C. a man with many children   D. a man without wife

4. The main idea of the passage is ________.

A. The father’s life work: raising his family               

B. Why the father wanted to raised his family                     

C. How the children grew up after their mother died                 

D. the father’s sadness and happiness in his life

5. what is the writer’s attitude to his father?.

A. unconcerned                B. critical               C. doubtful         D. respectful

 

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         There are many ways to find a job. Local stores often have areas where people can put small signs telling what kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children or cleaning houses.

         Or, job searchers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have employment announcements placed by companies seeking workers.

         Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For example, people in four hundred and fifty cities around the world can use the Craigslist Web site to buy objects, meet people or find a job. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month.

         Another useful way to find a job is through a college or university. For example, students at the University of Texas can go to the Career Exploration Center to get help in finding a job. Of course, looking for a job requires knowing what kind of work you want to do. For example, there is a book called “What Color is Your Parachute (降落伞)?” by Richard Bolles. This book has been helping people choose a career (职业) since it was first published in nineteen seventy.

         Some experts also help people find jobs. Susan W. Miller owns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles. She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping them understand their advantages, goals and interests. Then she provides them with methods and resources to help them find the right job.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Finding a job.                            B. College students’ part-time jobs.

C. Craigslist Web site.                        D. The relation between study and work.

2. By logging on the Craigslist Web site, you can ______.

A. sell your old things                       B. do some shopping online

C. create your own announcement board        D. get useful information about 450 cities3. “What Color is Your Parachute?” is a book which gives tips to those who want to _____.

A. work on the airplane   B. buy a parachute   C. publish a book   D. find a suitable job

4. It can be learned from the passage that ______.

A. companies often put job information in local shops

B. the Internet is the most popular tool for job hunters in the USA

C. Susan W. Miller’s company is helping people choose careers

D. California Career Services mainly serves university students

5. How many ways of finding a job are mentioned in the passage?

A. Three.                 B. Four.             C. Five.                      D. Six.

 

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第一节:阅读理解 (共20小题; 每小题2分,满分40分)

         Every country has its heroes. The heroes are the people the nation and especially the young people admire. If you get a list of the heroes of a nation, it will tell you the potential(潜势)of that nation.

If today in America, you ask the high school students to list their heroes, their choice would probably fall into three groups. The first group of heroes would be the rock stars —the people connected with rock music. There is no doubt that such people do have talent but one wonders if one should hold up rock stars as a model (推举…为榜样). The rock stars too often are involved with drugs and their personal life is not all that good. The rock stars are rich and wear the latest fashion styles. However, one should seek more in a hero than such things as money and good clothes.

A second type of hero for the American youth is the sports star. Again you have a person who has a great ability in one area — SPORTS. However, too often the personal life of the sports star is a bit of a mess. Too frequently drugs and drinking are a part of life of the sports star.

A third type of hero is the TV or movie star. This person may have lots of acting talent and is quite handsome. However, the personal life of too many actors is quite sad and they should not be held up as a model for young people.

Today, the rock star, the athlete and the actor all have become the models of the youth in America. Really, do you hear a young person say that his hero is a doctor, a teacher, or a scientist? These people are not rich and do not wear fashionable clothes. However, they are talented people who work hard to make the world a better place for everyone.

What is really sad is that the young try to imitate their heroes. They like to wear the same clothes and follow their styles. If the heroes of today for the American youngsters are only rock stars, athletes and actors, the future does not look too bright.

1. The hero discussed in this article means a person ______.

A. who has done something brave         B. who plays an important role in a play

C. whom people greatly admire           D. who rides the waves and moves with the tides

2. What is true of the groups mentioned in this article?

A. They are not fright but are good-looking.     

B. They are rich but are strict with themselves.

C. They are talented in some area but lead an indecent life. 

D. They are perfect in every way.

3. American young people will not admire ______.

A. a university professor B. a popular singer    C. a football player    D. a film actress

4. According to the writer, people should hold up as their model those______.

A. who are rich and wear the latest fashion clothes   B. whose personal life is good

C. who can express people’s feelings       D. who work in the interests (利益) of the people

5. What is the writer’s attitude towards American youth’s admiration for their heroes?

A. He is understanding.    B. He is critical.   C. He is angry.     D. He is uninterested.

 

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第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)

     A woman in her sixties lived alone in her little cottage(村舍)with a pear tree at her door. She spent all her time taking care of the tree. But the children nearby drove her  16  by making fun of her. They would climb her tree and then run away with pears,  17   “Aunty Misery” at her.  One evening, a passer-by(过路者) asked to  18  for the night. Seeing that he had an 19  face, she let him in and gave him a nice  20  . The next morning the stranger, actually a sorcerer (巫师), thanked her by granting (允准) her  21  that anyone who climbed up her tree  22  not be able to come back down until she  23  it.                                                                                                                                                                                               When the children came back to steal her  24 , she had them stuck(粘)on the tree. They had to beg her long  25  she gave the tree permission to let  26  go. Aunty Misery was free from the  27  at last.                                                                                        One day another man   28  her door. This one did not look trustworthy(值得相信的)to her,   29   she asked who he was . “I am Death, I’ve come to take you   30   me.” said he.                                                   Thinking fast, Aunty Misery said, “Fine, but I’d like to  31  some pears from my dear tree to remember the  32  it brought to me in this life. But I am too  33  to climb high to get the best fruit. Will you be so   34   as to do it for me?” With a deep sigh (叹气), Mr. Death climbed up the tree 35 and was immediately stuck to it. No matter how much he warned or begged, Aunty Misery would not allow the tree to let Death go.              

16.A.hopeless       B.painful               C.dull                D.crazy 

17.A.calling        B.shouting              C.announcing D.whispering

18.A.stay              B.live                 C.hide              D.lie

19.A.interesting        B.honest              C.anxious            D.angry

20.A.gift                 B.kiss                  C.treat            D.smile

21.A.suggestion     B.demand             C.permission            D.wish

22.A.could         B.should                C.might           D.must

23.A.permitted     B.promised          C.answered          D.declared

24.A.branch           B.food                C.tree              D.fruit

25.A.after                  B.while          C.since                 D.before

26.A.it                   B.them              C.him                    D.her

27.A.trick         B.question            C.trouble                D.difficulty

28.A.stepped into            B.left for           C.stopped at            D.walked around

29.A.so                    B.but               C.although           D.because

30.A.with                B.off                C.upon                D.for

31.A.choose              B.pick               C.shake             D.hit

32.A.honor                B.pleasure                 C.hope              D.excitement

33.A.light                  B.short          C.old                 D.thin

34.A.proud                B.kind            C.fine                  D.smart

35.A.disappointedly    B.cheerfully            C.unwillingly        D.eagerly

 

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