We would probably all be amazed if we watched a videotape of ourselves performing basically unconscious acts as we go about the business of the day. These unconscious acts consist of all the little personal habits that we don’t even think about, but definitely should. These are some of the things that present an image of who we are to others, and if we are careless in performing them, this image may well be other than we would like it to be.
Parents who insist that their children practice good manners and habits at home are doing them a great service, for these habits then become lifelong and the natural way they do things. It proves true that their unconscious actions will reflect a well-mannered person.
People who, for example, eat with both arms on the table at home will likely do so when out. Those who are lazy and slow in private will certainly be so in public. Children who are permitted to be disrespectful to their parents will follow suit with other adults, and will, most likely, become adults who are disrespectful of others. This is an area where the saying “practice makes perfect” may be applied.
There is an article about the actress, Audrey Hepburn, known for her beautiful carriage and posture. According to her biographer, her grandmother tied her neck to the back of her chair, at table, so that she would not drop down suddenly over her food, but rather would learn to put only small amounts of food on her spoon or fork and bring them to her mouth. This is a rather extreme “at home” method for the development of erect (直立的) posture, but it does illustrate the effectiveness of practicing good habits so that, when in public, they are instinctive.
1.Which of the following expresses the main idea of the passage?
A.Parents should be responsible for their children’s good habits. |
B.The actress is well known for her beautiful posture. |
C.We should always be aware of our manners. |
D.Without good manners, one can never be perfect. |
2. Those who eat with both arms on the table at home ______.
A.will probably change the habit when eating out with their relatives |
B.will probably have the same habit when they have meals in the restaurant |
C.will feel embarrassed when having meals with so many strangers in public |
D.will always put their arms on the table no matter where they eat |
3. The meaning of “practice makes perfect” in the third paragraph is ______.
A.the more practice one has, the better job he will do |
B.the more perfect one is, the more practice he needs |
C.if one has enough practice, he will become perfect |
D.perfect makes a person practice more |
4.Which of the following are NOT true?
A.If we are not careful about our unconscious acts, the images of ourselves presented to others will be quite undesirable. |
B.The good habits formed in one’s childhood will benefit him throughout his life. |
C.If parents do not care about the disrespectful attitude adopted by their children towards themselves, their children might be disrespectful to others. |
D.It is unlikely that a well-mannered person will not embarrass himself in public. |
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:
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I have no idea of the ___________(平均) size of classes in the UK.
Great changes have taken place in our country ___________(近来).
Good ________(准备) should be made before we have the important meeting.
Don’t feel e__________ about being different from others.
I would p________ playing outdoors to watching TV at home.
__________ (注意力集中) more on your work or you will be fired.
I found it difficult to keep my b________ on the icy road.
She performed the most c_________ task without a mistake.
I’m learning German, but I still can’t speak it p_________.
Children should be encouraged to be i____________ thinkers.
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阅读下面短文,根据以下提示:1)汉语提示,2)首字母提示,3)语境提示,在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词,并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。所填单词要求意义准确,拼写正确。
My sister found a bird by the roadside. We named him
Jack and k____ him for about three years. He would greet us _________
in a tree outside our bedroom, calling “Hello” as we ___(躺)in _________
bed in the morning. He also passed ‘Hello” to the cats w_____ _________
they came into the room. We often played a trick _____ him. ________
We’d throw a coin as far as p____. Jack would fly away ________
and bring _____ back for us to throw again. He would also catch ________
the food thrown to him from the o_____ side of the room and ________
sing ______ (高兴地). But the most wonderful thing about Jack _________
was his musical _____(能力). Leaving him at home all day, we _________
would return at night to hear _____ he’d picked up from the radio ________
in the day.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012-2013学年山西省晋中市昔阳中学高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(带解析) 题型:填空题
短文改错(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,( )并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
June 12, Sunday, Fine
Today is Sunday. I didn't get up early as usually. In the morning after I finished my home-work, I do some washing. Then I telephoned one of my classmate and invited him to see a film. And unfortunately, when we got to the cinema at 3:00 p.m. we found all the tickets had sold out. So we went to our school and played the football. After that, when we were about to go home, we saw our English teacher, Mr. Wang, came into the school gate. He told us we had made many progress in English this term. He also suggested that we should read more and wrote more. We promised that we would take his advices.
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It was at least two months before Christmas when nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and me that she wanted a new bicycle. As Christmas drew nearer, her desire for a bicycle seemed to fade(消退), or so we thought. We bought her a lovely doll, and a doll house. Then, much to our surprise, on December 23rd, she said that she “really wanted a bike more than anything else.” But it was just too late. With such a lot of preparations to do for the Christmas dinner we did not have the time to buy our little girl a bike. So, here we were Christmas Eve around 9:00 p.m., with Almie and her six-year-old brother, Dylan, sleeping in their beds. Now we could only think of the bicycle and the disappointment of our child. “What if I make a little bicycle out of clay (泥) and write a note that she could trade(交易,交换 ) the clay bike in for a real bike?” her dad asked. So he spent the next four hours making a tiny clay bike. On Christmas morning, we were excited for Almie to open the little gift box with the beautiful red and white clay bike and the note. Finally, she opened it and read the note aloud. “Does this mean that I can trade in this bike that Daddy made me for a real one?” I said, “Yes.” Almie had tears in her eyes when she replied, “I could never trade in this beautiful bicycle that Daddy made me. I'd rather keep this than get a real bike.” At that moment, we would have moved heaven and earth to buy her every bicycle in the world!
1.Choose the right time order of the following events.
a. The girl asked for a new bike.
b. The girl opened the little gift box.
c. The parents bought the girl a modern and popular doll.
d. The father made the girl a bike with clay.
e. The girl would rather keep the clay bike than get a real one .
A.a, b, c, e, d B.a, c, d, b, e
C.a, c, b, d, e D.a, b, d, c, e
2.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A.The parents wanted the girl to have the clay bike for ever.
B.Tears were in the girl's eyes because she didn't like the present at all.
C.The girl never lost her desire for a bike.
D.The parents paid little attention to the daughter's desire for a bike.
3.Why did Dad make the clay bicycle?
A.He wanted his daughter to buy a real one . B.He didn't want to disappoint his daughter.
C.He thought his daughter would like it . D.He wanted to give his daughter a surprise.
4.What can we know from the last sentence?
A.The parents were sad and encouraged.
B.The parents felt neverous and shy.
C.The parents were moved and felt proud of the girl
D.The parents felt unhappy for the girl.
5. Which do you think is the best title (标题)for the story?
A. A lovely little girl B. A great and serious father
C. A clay bike D. Christmas shopping
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The manager and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one.
MEAL TIMES
Our overnight charge includes a continental-type breakfast.
Breakfast: 7:30—9:30 a. m.
Lunch: 12:00—2:00 p. m.
Afternoon tea: 4:00—5:30 p. m.
Dinner: 7:00—9:15 p. m.
Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals can not be served outside these times.
Light refreshments(茶点) including tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches can be served in rooms between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks are available in the room refrigerator.
ROOM CLEANING
Please hang the sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be disturbed. It will be easier for the maids if you can leave the room temporarily(暂时地) at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
VALUABLES
We are not responsible for the loss of money, jewels, or other valuables unless they are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager.
DEPARTURES
Please inform receptionists(接待员) of your intended leaving before 9:30 a. m. of the day concerned and leave the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests. If necessary, luggage can be left in the charge of the hall porter(搬运工人)。
A SPECIAL REQUEST
We would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p. m. .
1.Meals can be served .
A.in rooms at 9:00 p.m. B.in the dining room from 7:30 a. m. to 9:15 p. m.
C.in the dining room at 6:00 p. m. D.outside the room at 3:00 p. m.
2.If you intend to leave the room tomorrow, you may leave at any of the following hours EXCEPT .
A.10:00 a. m. B.12:00 a. m. C.3:00 p. m. D.11:00 a. m.
3.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Cold drinks can be found in the room refrigerator.
B.Guests are requested to turn down their radios and televisions after 11:00 p. m.
C.The sign that can be hung on the door handle shows that the room needs to be cleaned.
D.Your luggage can be kept by the hall porter.
4.Where is this notice most likely to be found?
A.In hotels. B.In the newspapers. C.At restaurants. D.In shops.
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