At about 4 am, after hours of being unable to sleep, of shivering in the cold mountain air and trying to silence my crying kids who kept waking up, of attempting to find a comfortable sleeping position, of listening to whether there might have been a bear outside our tent, I finally couldn’t stand it any more. I complained, “Everything has gone wrong.”
My wife and I were in one tent with our two young kids. A hundred yards east away was Summit Lake, where the glorious early morning mist was shimmering(闪烁)off the water. A couple miles to the southwest was the base of the Lassen Peak Trail. The base was 8,000 feet above sea level, and huge snow dotted the scenery even in mid August. Further west still was Bumpass Hell, with steam rising up.
As the sun crept up over the edge of the Lassen peak, we fired up the camp stove and had breakfast. Half an hour later, my six-year-old daughter and I were in the parking lot of the Lassen peak trail, getting ready to go up the mountainside. We wouldn’t make it all the way, but it didn’t matter. We would see nature at its extremes: the volcanic ash that layered on the earth turning the melting snow a mysterious pink as the sun struck it; the blues of the sky shading into the blues of distant lakes, which in turn shaded into the whites and grays of the snow.
My daughter grabbed my camera. She wanted to take a photo of “the composite(混合物)”of colors. Looking out over that scenery, and seeing my daughter fascinated by nature, I felt stupid about my morning complaints.
Yes, camping is uncomfortable. And yes, there’s a lot to be said for getting out a credit card,reserving a room in a nice hotel, and going out for a fancy meal. But there’s also something wonderful about being so close to raw nature. And , as important, there’s something vital about getting young children out of their increasingly modern comfort zones and forcing them to meet the world around them.
1..According to the passage, what contributed to the author’s sleeplessness ?
①the cold weather ②his crying children ③fear of bears
④sounds of bears ⑤the aches of his lower back ⑥his own complaints
A. ①④⑥ B. ①②③ C. ②④⑤ D. ②③⑤
2..Which of the following maps correctly shows the places ?
3..The underlined word “colors” in Paragraph 4 refers to ______ .
A.blue, white, gray and pink B.white, yellow, gray and pink
C.white, green ,gray and pink D.blue, green,white and gray
4..How did the author’s feeling change from the beginning to the end ?
A.Calm→Satisfied. B.Excited→Frustrated.
C.Sad→Calm. D.Regretful→Satisfied.
5..Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage ?
A.Nature is the glass reflecting truth.
B.Nature is the best scenery designer.
C.The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.
D.A bad beginning makes a bad ending.
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Everybody has one of those days when everything goes wrong. This is what happened to Harry.
One morning he got up 41 because he has forgotten to 42 up his alann. Clock He 43 To shave quickly and cut himself When he got 44 , he got blood all over his 45 ,so he had to find another one The 46 other shirt that was 47 needed ironing While he was 48 it, there was a knock at the door. It was the man to 49 the meter. He showed him where the meter was. After he paid the gas 50 and so the man out, he found the iron had 51 a hole in his shirt, so 52 the one with blood on it 53 By this time it was very late, so he 54 he couldn’t go to work by bus He 55 for a taxi to take him to work. The taxi arrived, and Harry 56 in.
In another part of the town, a man had killed a woman with a knife and was seen run away in a
57 When Harry’s taxi stopped outside his office, a policeman 58 to be standing there. He saw the blood on Harry’s shirt, and took him to the police station. He was 59 till 3 o’ clock p.m. before the police were sure that he was not the man they 60 When he finally arrived at the office at about 4, his boss took a look at him and told him to go away and find another job.
A. early B. worriedly C. late D. nervously
A. set B. hang C. send D. wind
A. tried B. hoped C. managed D. liked
A. worn B. injured C. dressed D. damaged
A. coat B. shirt C. sweater D. jacket
A. very B. similar C. only D. different
A. white B. pretty C. blue D. clean
A. washing B. cleaning C. brushing D. ironing
A. read B. repair C. examine D. test
A. money B. fee C. bill D. charge
A. burnt B. made C. drilled D. fired
A. put B. wear C. change D. choose
A. at all B. after all C. first of all D. above all
A. doubted B. wondered C. discovered D. decided
A. looked B. reached C. searched D. telephoned
A. sat B. stepped C. seated D. got
A. bus B. hurry C. taxi D. fear
A. seemed B. happened C. appeared D. proved
A. held B. caught C. kept D. left
A. met B. needed C. arrested D. wanted
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At about 4 am, after hours of being unable to sleep, of shivering in the cold mountain air and trying to silence my crying kids who kept waking up, of attempting to find a comfortable sleeping position, of listening to whether there might have been a bear outside our tent, I finally couldn’t stand it any more. I complained, “Everything has gone wrong.”
My wife and I were in one tent with our two young kids. A hundred yards east away was Summit Lake, where the glorious early morning mist was shimmering(闪烁)off the water. A couple miles to the southwest was the base of the Lassen Peak Trail. The base was 8,000 feet above sea level, and huge snow dotted the scenery even in mid August. Further west still was Bumpass Hell, with steam rising up.
As the sun crept up over the edge of the Lassen peak, we fired up the camp stove and had breakfast. Half an hour later, my six-year-old daughter and I were in the parking lot of the Lassen peak trail, getting ready to go up the mountainside. We wouldn’t make it all the way, but it didn’t matter. We would see nature at its extremes: the volcanic ash that layered on the earth turning the melting snow a mysterious pink as the sun struck it; the blues of the sky shading into the blues of distant lakes, which in turn shaded into the whites and grays of the snow.
My daughter grabbed my camera. She wanted to take a photo of “the composite(混合物)”of colors. Looking out over that scenery, and seeing my daughter fascinated by nature, I felt stupid about my morning complaints.
Yes, camping is uncomfortable. And yes, there’s a lot to be said for getting out a credit card,reserving a room in a nice hotel, and going out for a fancy meal. But there’s also something wonderful about being so close to raw nature. And , as important, there’s something vital about getting young children out of their increasingly modern comfort zones and forcing them to meet the world around them.
【小题1】.According to the passage, what contributed to the author’s sleeplessness ?
①the cold weather ②his crying children ③fear of bears
④sounds of bears ⑤the aches of his lower back ⑥his own complaints
A.①④⑥ | B.①②③ | C.②④⑤ | D.②③⑤ |
A.blue, white, gray and pink | B.white, yellow, gray and pink |
C.white, green ,gray and pink | D.blue, green,white and gray |
A.Calm→Satisfied. | B.Excited→Frustrated. |
C.Sad→Calm. | D.Regretful→Satisfied. |
A.Nature is the glass reflecting truth. |
B.Nature is the best scenery designer. |
C.The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. |
D.A bad beginning makes a bad ending. |
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Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words
The automobile may not be closely associated with modem American culture, but it has occupied a central role in America’s economic and social history.
No one can deny the status of Henry Ford in car history. When the first Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line in 1908, businessman Henry Ford transformed the car from a luxury attachment for the rich to an automobile product for the middle classes. The rush of cars into the community forced all levels of government to build new and better roads. Better roads fed the demand for larger, faster, more stylish vehicles, and a host of companies rushed to meet that demand.
If there was a first Golden Age of automobile, it may well have been the 1950s. It was an age of prosperity. Large, regular paychecks encouraged the public display of wealth through costly items such as new cars. Americans, moreover, needed those cars as they moved away from the cities into the suburbs, where such things as stores, jobs, and schools were seldom within walking distance. Cars became essential if people were to get to work or to the grocery store.
As Ac 1950s slipped into 1960s, it became apparent that these fashionable wheels were gas-consuming road cruisers, dangerous in an accident, and often full of faults. Under pressure from a variety of groins, the federal government required that newer models provide greater fuel efficiency and cleaner emissions. Seatbelts became standard equipment as well Rising fad prices in the 1970s, coupled with concern for the environment, made the smaller cars produced by foreign companies for European and Asian markets very popular.
The 1980s and 1990s saw an upswing in the popularity of big cars. New models including minivans and sport utility vehicles have become main products in auto dealers’ showrooms. Traffic jams on the roads have become part of the American way of life. In 1911 a horse could travel through rush-hour traffic in Los Angeles at 11 miles per hour. In 2000 a car covering the same territory at the same time of day moved at about 4 miles per hour. But perhaps that is not important. When a car is equipped with a telephone and television set, a computer, and global positioning satellite connections, it can feel just like home.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)
【小题1】___________________made Henry Ford well-known in car history.
【小题2】That the car industry prospered in the 1950s in America resulted from ________.
【小题3】 Why were smaller cars once popular in the 1970s?
【小题4】 In today’s society, how can a car make people ignore traffic jams?
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Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words
The automobile may not be closely associated with modem American culture, but it has occupied a central role in America's economic and social history.
No one can deny the status of Henry Ford in car history. When the first Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line in 1908, businessman Henry Ford transformed the car from a luxury attachment for the rich to an automobile product for the middle classes. The rush of cars into the community forced all levels of government to build new and better roads. Better roads fed the demand for larger, faster, more stylish vehicles, and a host of companies rushed to meet that demand.
If there was a first Golden Age of automobile, it may well have been the 1950s. It was an age of prosperity. Large, regular paychecks encouraged the public display of wealth through costly items such as new cars. Americans, moreover, needed those cars as they moved away from the cities into the suburbs, where such things as stores, jobs, and schools were seldom within walking distance. Cars became essential if people were to get to work or to the grocery store.
As Ac 1950s slipped into 1960s, it became apparent that these fashionable wheels were gas-consuming road cruisers, dangerous in an accident, and often full of faults. Under pressure from a variety of groins, the federal government required that newer models provide greater fuel efficiency and cleaner emissions. Seatbelts became standard equipment as well Rising fad prices in the 1970s, coupled with concern for the environment, made the smaller cars produced by foreign companies for European and Asian markets very popular.
The 1980s and 1990s saw an upswing in the popularity of big cars. New models including minivans and sport utility vehicles have become main products in auto dealers' showrooms. Traffic jams on the roads have become part of the American way of life. In 1911 a horse could travel through rush-hour traffic in Los Angeles at 11 miles per hour. In 2000 a car covering the same territory at the same time of day moved at about 4 miles per hour. But perhaps that is not important. When a car is equipped with a telephone and television set, a computer, and global positioning satellite connections, it can feel just like home.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)
1.made Henry Ford well-known in car history.
2.That the car industry prospered in the 1950s in America resulted from ________.
3. Why were smaller cars once popular in the 1970s?
4. In today's society, how can a car make people ignore traffic jams?
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