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Robby’ piano lessons

With the encouragement from my friends, I am writing this story. My name is Mildred Hondorf. I am a former elementary school music teacher from DeMoines, Iowa. I’ve always taught piano lessons in my spare time to supplement(补充) my income. Over the years I found that children have many levels of musical ability. Although I have taught some ________ students, I’ve also had my share of what I call “musically challenged” pupils. One such student is Robby.

Robby was 11 years old when his mother (a single mom) took him for his ________ piano lesson. I ________ that students (especially boys) begin at an earlier age, which I ________ to Robby. But Robby said that it had always been his mother's dream to hear him play the piano. So I took him as a ________.

________ Robby tried very hard, he didn't have the basic sense of music. However, he continued and at the end of each weekly lesson he would always say, "My mom's going to hear me play some day.” But it seemed ________. I only knew his mother from a distance as she dropped Robby off or waited in her old car to ________ him up. She always waved and smiled but ________ stopped in.

Then one day Robby stopped coming to our lessons. He ________ me and said his mother was sick. I also was glad that he stopped coming. He was a bad ________ for my teaching!

Several weeks later I was ________ my students for the music show when Robby came and asked me if he could be in it. "Miss Hondorf.….I've just got to ________" he said. I don’t know what led me to ________ him to play in the show. Maybe it was his persistence or maybe it was something inside of me saying that it would be all right. The night for the show came. The high school gym was packed with parents, friends and relations. The show went off well. Then Robby came up on stage. I was ________ when he announced that he had chosen one of the most difficult pieces of Mozart. I was not prepared for what I heard next. His ________ were light on the keys. They even danced on the keys... He played so well that everyone was on their feet ________ excitedly.

In tears I ran up on stage, "Oh, Robby! ________ would you do it?" "Well Miss Hondorf... I kept on practising at home. Remember I told you my mom was sick? Well, ________ she had cancer and passed away this morning. And well... she was born ________, so tonight was the first time she ever heard me. I wanted to make it special.”

1.A. ordinaryB. youngC. sillyD. talented

2.A. firstB. secondC. nextD. last

3.A. referB. preferC. permitD. reject

4.A. complainedB. repliedC. explainedD. responded

5.A. brotherB. boyC. studentD. teacher

6.A. AlthoughB. BecauseC. SinceD. Unless

7.A. carelessB. hopelessC. homelessD. useless

8.A. callB. pickC. keepD. wake

9.A. alwaysB. usuallyC. sometimesD. never

10.A. askedB. invitedC. telephonedD. told

11.A. advertisementB. intervieweeC. colleagueD. contribution

12.A. providingB. searchingC. preparingD. asking

13.A. goB. leaveC. playD. dance

14.A. demandB. hopeC. suggestD. allow

15.A. excitedB. surprisedC. happyD. satisfied

16.A. eyesB. armsC. fingersD. legs

17.A. spottingB. clappingC. equippingD. stopping

18.A. WhatB. WhenC. WhereD. How

19.A. in particularB. in factC. in placeD. in case

20.A. deafB. blindC. sickD. expert

 

1.D 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.B 9.D 10.C 11.A 12.C 13.C 14.D 15.B 16.C 17.B 18.D 19.B 20.A 【解析】 试题分析:本文讲述了作者在教学生钢琴的时候有一个学生Robby,因为没有音乐基础,总是学不好,他的梦想就是让他的妈妈听到他弹奏的声音,最后他弹奏出了很好听的音乐,而他的妈妈事实上是一个聋人,患有癌症,在他表演的当天去世了,所以去世后的妈妈是第一次听到他弹奏的钢琴声。 1.考查省略句以及对语境的理解。A. ordinary普通的;B. young年轻的;C. silly病的;D. talented天赋的。根据后文的“musically challenged可知,这里指的是我教的学生有很有天赋的,也有没有天赋的。故选D。 2.考查序数词以及对语境的理解。句意:当Robby的妈妈带他第一次来上课时,他十一岁。first第一;last最后;next接下来;second第二。故选A。 3.考查动词以及对语境的理解。A. refer提到;B. prefer更喜欢,宁愿;C. permit允许;D. reject拒绝。句意:我宁愿学生,尤其是男生更早的学习钢琴。故选B。 4.考查动词以及对语境的理解。A. complained抱怨;B. replied回应;C. explained解释;D. responded回答。这里指的是解释给Bobby听。故选C。 5. 考查名词以及对语境的理解。这里指的是我收了他做学生。故选C。 6.考查连词以及对语境的理解。A. Although尽管;B. Because因为;C. Since自从;D. Unless除非。句意:尽管Bobby很努力,但是他没有基本的音乐感。故选A。 7.考查名词以及对语境的理解。A. careless粗心的;B. hopeless有希望的;C. homeless没有希望的;D. useless无用的。句意:我妈妈将要在某一天听我弹奏,看来是没有希望了。故选B。 8.考查固定短语以及对语境的理解。pick sb up“接送某人”,为固定短语。故选B。 9. 考查副词以及对语境的理解。A. always总是;B. usually通常;C. sometimes有时候;D. never从不。这里指的是从来不出来。故选D。 10.考查动词以及对语境的理解。A. asked问;B. invited邀请;C. telephoned 打电话;D. told告诉。句意:他给我打电话,告诉我妈妈病了。故选C。 11.考查名词以及对语境的理解。A. advertisement广告,宣传;B. interviewee被采访者;C. colleague同事;D. contribution贡献。这里指的是Robby是我教学中的一个差的宣传,因为他学不会弹钢琴,故选A。 12. 考查动词以及对语境的理解。A. providing提供;B. searching寻找;C. preparing准备。D. asking询问。be prepared for“为……做准备”,为固定短语,这里指的是为音乐表演做准备。故选C。 13. 考查动词以及对语境的理解。A. go去;B. leave离开;C. play玩;D. Dance跳舞。这里指的是play the piano,故选C。 14. 考查动词以及对语境的理解。A. demand要求;B. hope希望;C. suggest建议;D. allow允许。这里指的是允许他弹奏。故选D。 15. 考查形容词以及对语境的理解。A. excited兴奋的;B. surprised惊讶的;C. happy幸福的;D. satisfied满意的。句意:当他说他要演奏莫扎特最难的一首曲子之后,我很惊讶。故选B。 16. 考查名词以及对语境的理解。A. eyes眼睛;B. arms胳膊;C. fingers手指;D. legs腿。句意:他的手指轻轻的放在了键盘上。故选C。 17. 考查动词以及对语境的理解。A. spotting弄脏;B. clapping鼓掌;C. equipping配备;D. stopping停止。这里指的是他弹的非常好,每个人都起来给他鼓掌。故选B。 18. 考查疑问词比较级以及对语境的理解。这里老师不相信Robby能弹奏的这么好,所以问他是怎么做到的。故选D。 19. 考查短语以及对语境的理解。A. in particular尤其;B. in fact事实上;C. in place适当的;D. in case以防万一。这里指的是:事实上,她得了癌症,今天早上去世了。故选B。 20. 考查形容词以及对语境的理解。A. deaf聋的;B. blind瞎的;C. sick病的;D. expert期望。这里指的是她生来就是聋的。故选A。 考点:考查故事类阅读。
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For a long time, scientists have tried to explain how such young children can learn complicated(复杂的) grammatical rules and sounds of a language. 2.  This new information might eventually help kids with learning problems as well as adults who want to learn new languages. It might even help scientists who are trying to design computers that can communicate like people do.

Most babies go goo goo and ma ma by 6 months of age.   3.  For decades, scientists have wondered how the brains of young children figure out how to communicate using language. With the help from new technologies and research strategies, scientists are now finding that babies begin life with the ability to learn any language.

They get into contact with other people, listen to what they say and watch their movements very closely. 4. Studies show that, up to about 6 months of age, babies can recognize all the sounds that make up all the languages in the world.

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B. Most children speak in full sentences by age 3.

C. A babys brain focuses on the most common sounds.

D. That is why they quickly master the languages they hear often.

E. So a Japanese speaker cannot tell row from low, or rake from lake.

F. Yet newborns begin to develop language skills long before they begin speaking.

G. Now, researchers are knowing about whats happening in the brains of the youngest language learners.

 

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Because, like most of you, I began college in my teens, but after a year, I was offered my dream job at Universal Studios, so I dropped out.

Well, I left college because I knew exactly what I wanted to do and some of you know, too — but some of you don’t. Or maybe you thought you knew but are now questioning that choice. Maybe you’re sitting there trying to find out how to tell your parents that you want to be a doctor and not a writer.

I told my parents if my movie career didnt go well, I’d re-enroll(重新报名上学). It went all right. But finally, I returned for one big reason.

Most people go to college for an education, and some go for their parents, but I went for my kids. I’m the father of seven, and I kept insisting on the importance of going to college, but I hadnt walked the walk. So, in my fifties, I re-enrolled at Cal State-Long Beach, and I earned my degree.

Well, what you choose to do next is what we call in the movies the character-defining(角色定义) moment.

Life is one strong, long string of character-defining moments. And I was lucky that at 18 I knew what I exactly wanted to do. But I didnt know who I was. How could I? And how could any of us? Because for the first 25 years of our lives, we are trained to listen to voices that are not our own. Parents and professors fill our heads with wisdom and information, and then employers and tutors take their place and explain how this world really works.

And I want to be clear that your intuition(直觉) is different from your conscience. Heres the difference: Your conscience shouts, heres what you should do, while your intuition whispers, heres what you could do. Listen to that voice that tells you what you could do. Nothing will define your character more than that.

Sticking to your character requires a lot of courage. And to be courageous, youre going to need a lot of support. And if youre lucky, you have parents like mine. I consider my mom my lucky charm.

But look, if your familys not always available, theres backup. Do you remember that movie? Its a Wonderful Life? Theres an actors line in it: No man is a failure who has friends. And I hope you hold on to the friendships youre made here at Harvard. And among your friends, I hope you find someone you want to share your life with.

1.In the writer’s opinion, why cant we define ourselves before 25 years old?

A. Because we are not old enough.

B. Because we are used to listening to others’ voices.

C. Because our parents and professors ask us to listen to the voices of our employers.

D. Because we cant find suitable jobs.

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A. The writer completed his college study in his teens.

B. The writers movie career didnt go all right so he returned to college.

C. It was not until he was 25 years old that the writer knew what he exactly wanted to do.

D. The writer suggests we should listen to our intuition.

3.What do the last two paragraphs mainly tell us?

A. It takes much courage to insist on your character.

B. Its important to find a boyfriend or a girlfriend at Harvard.

C. There are some supporters who should be valued in our life.

D. The movie Its a Wonderful Life is worth watching.

4.The passage is most likely to be ________.

A. a speechB. a reportC. a film reviewD. an advertisement

 

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Mexico City sits on an inland plateau(高原) surrounded by volcanic peaks, which makes air quality a constant concern for people who live here.

In April, the country took a decisive step toward improving air quality by enacting(颁布) a temporary ban(禁令) on private and federal vehicles in the city. The rule forbids people from driving in the city one day each week and one Saturday each month. Electric vehicles, government service vehicles, public transport options and school buses are not included in the ban.

Mexico City isnt the first urban centre to be involved in car-free living. But the ban is more than an awareness-raiser; it was enacted with the direct aim of solving air pollution. In March, the city sank into a deep brown haze of smog when pollution levels passed the 200 mark. The city ordered some 1.1m of the areas 4.7m cars off the streets and also offered free bus and subway rides.

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Beijing also has experience with cleaning the air. The city introduced alternate-day rules in advance of the 2008 Olympic Games, which produced good, if short-lived, results. The day after the vehicle-use restrictions (限制) were lifted, the blue faded back to gray. And then there is the London congestion(拥挤) charge, introduced in 2003. The charge has had a measurable effect on air quality.

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1.What makes the air quality of Mexico City a concern for citizens?

A. Its population.

B. Its location.

C. Its public transportation.

D. Its government action.

2.Which is true about the rule enacted in April in Mexico City?

A. It will come into effect forever.

B. Federal vehicles are not included in the ban.

C. The rule prevents people from driving on Saturdays each month.

D. Its a decisive measure toward reducing air pollution.

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Two more places are mentioned which dealt with air pollution besides Mexico City.

B. The Indian government started a 47% sales tax on new-car purchases in advance of the 2008 Olympic Games.

C. The action Beijing took has got good results for a very long time.

D. As for Mexico City, rainy season can help to improve the air quality.

4.Which word has the closest meaning to the underlined word lifted?

A. removedB. raisedC. approvedD. clarified

 

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When a customer came into a Mexican restaurant in Georgia with an unusual request, a selfless waiter didn’t hesitate(犹豫) to help him out.

A disabled man with no hands who ordered a meal at Cinco cle Mayo Mexican Grill in Douglasville on Sunday afternoon hoped someone might be able to help him eat his lunch.

Server Alex Ruiz, 22, was more than happy to help as he sat opposite from the man and helped him enjoy his meal.

The heartwarming moment was captured in a photo by one of Ruizs workmates, Crystal Figueroa. She posted it on the restaurant’s Facebook page.

Hes a great person, Figuero, 24, whose father manages the restaurant, said.

Hes always so nice, and the fact that he just came out of nowhere and helped a man he doesnt even know have a meal says everything. That just shows the person that he is.

One of Figueroas friends, Reginald Widener, also witnessed the moment and posted the photo on his Facebook page.

This seriously hit me right in the soul, Widener wrote.

The waiters did not get the name of the man. He had never eaten in the restaurant before, according to Figueroa. But Ruiz jumped at the chance to help.

“I just feel like people should see that therere still good people out there, Figueroa said. “It was just a happy moment.

1.Why did Alex Ruiz help the man eat his lunch?

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B. The man had no hands.

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D. He is Alex Ruizs father.

2.How many people posted the photo on the Internet?

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C. Figueroa is Alexs boss.

D. They are workmates.

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Airfares

Plan in advance and visit discount websites to see if there are better deals. If you are planning to stay in two countries and an airline makes you change planes on those countries anyway, you might be in luck. Check pricing on the flights to see if you can stay a few days at the country of the flight change instead of changing planes right away since airlines often let you do that for the same price.

Accommodations

Sometimes the smaller towns close to where you are going have hotels that are much less expensive. If you don’t mind the 15-minute ride, you might just save a large amount of money. Home exchanges are pretty cool and popular especially in Europe. If you are of the adventure type, this could be exciting and refreshing. Sometimes smaller hotel chains are willing to give you free upgrades or even free nights. If you are staying at a destination for at least a few days, consider a vacation home instead of hotels. They are often more comfortable and your cost will probably be cheaper.

Eating

Figure out where you will be and eat before you actually go out. Avoid breakfast from the hotels because chances are good that the breakfast from the hotel is expensive and isn’t great. It probably pays to walk out the front door in the morning and find a local cafe. You might just discover the local favorite unexpectedly. Want a breakfast that costs nothing? Ask for some bread to-go at the restaurant the night before. In addition, fancy lunches are often much less expensive than dinners. If you eat a big lunch and a light dinner, it’s also healthier.

1.What kind of travelers will choose a vocation home?

A. Those who dislike small hotel chains.

B. Those who want an adventure trip.

C. Those who plan to live in one place for a few days.

D. Those who don’t mind long-distance trips.

2.To save money on eating, you are expected to ________.

A. eat more for dinner than lunch

B. have three meals in the hotels

C. buy bread from restaurants

D. try a local cafe for breakfast

3.The text is mainly about ________.

A. trips in different countries

B. tips on economical travel

C. dos and don’ts during a trip

D. arrangements for a package holiday

 

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