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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:054
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Geoffrey Moorhouse's Travel Plan
Geoffrey Moorhouse was flying home to England from Africa in 1971, when he looked __1__ the plane and suddenly thought how huge and __2__ the Sahara Desert was. There and then, he decided to __3__ it by himself by camel.
For many __4__ men had crossed the Desert from the __5__ and south to trade. But there had been __6__ point in crossing from __7__ to east. So no one had done it __8__ 1963, when twelve Belgians drove across. If he went __9__, by camel, it would be __10__. Moorhouse did not __11__ to go just for fun. But what other __12__ was there? Immediately he knew. He would go because he was afraid. “I would use this journey to __13__ for fear.”
A year passed __14__ he was free to begin his __15__. He was forty. He had never __16__ a camel. He spoke no Arabic. And he did not know how to __17__ himself by the stars. His friends thought he would soon __18__ such an impossible plan.
He did not. To take advantage of(利用)the desert winter, he decided to __19__ England early in October 1972. He had six months to get __20__. He began learning Arabic-school lessons in the __21__, and listening to __22__ at home in the afternoon. He made a lot of visits to the London Zoo to learn about camels. At night, he studied the __23__. Maps and compass(指南针)are not enough in the desert. You must know __24__ where you are, and for that you must be able to “read” the stars with a sextant(六分仪).
Moorhouse planned to begin his __25__ from the Atlantic coast of Africa, and ride through Mauritania, Mali, Algeria and Libya into Egypt, where he hoped to reach the River Nile.
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| A. start | B. want | C. take off | D. refuse | |
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| A. reason | B. person | C. plan | D. travel | |
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| A. explain | B. show | C. examine | D. enjoy | |
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| A. after | B. as | C. because | D. before | |
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| A. had | B. fed | C. seen | D. touched | |
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| A. live | B. stay | C. move | D. guide | |
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| A. morning | B. afternoon | C. evening | D. night | |
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| A. talks | B. tapes | C. his wife | D. his guide | |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:054
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Are you a man or a mouse? When people ask this question they want to know __1__ you think you are a __2__ person or a coward(懦夫). But you'll never really know the answer to this question __3__ you are tested in real life. Some people __4__ they are brave but when they come face to face with real __5__, they act like cowards. Others think of themselves as cowards, but when they meet danger, they act like __6__.
Lenny had always thought of himself as a __7__ person. He got worried before examinations. He worried about his job and health. All he wanted in life was to be safe and healthy. __8__, on January 15th, 2002, a plane crashed into the Potomac River in Washington. Lenny went to the river to see what was happening. He saw a woman in the __9__ water. Lenny did not feel afraid. He kept very __10__ and did a very courageous thing. He jumped into the Potomac, __11__ to the woman, and kept her head __12__ the water. Seventy-eight people died that day. Thanks to Lenny, it was not __13__.
When you are in a very __14__ situation and feel afraid, the body automatically produces a chemical in the blood. This chemical is called adrenalin. __15__ adrenalin in the blood system, you actually feel stronger and stronger and are __16__ to fight or run away. However, when you are absolutely terrified, the body can produce too much adrenalin. When this __17__, the muscles become very hard and you find you __18__ move at all. You are then paralyzed(使无能为力)with fear. This is __19__ when we are very frightened, we sometimes say we're “petrified”. This word comes form the Greek work “petros”, which means “stone”. We are __20__ frightened we become stonelike.
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(1)A.how |
B.neither |
C.whether |
D.either |
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(2)A.brave |
B.real |
C.hard |
D.certain |
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(3)A.when |
B.until |
C.after |
D.once |
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(4)A.realize |
B.find |
C.think |
D.agree |
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(5)A.life |
B.question |
C.mouse |
D.danger |
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(6)A.soldiers |
B.mice |
C.heroes |
D.cowards |
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(7)A.useful |
B.brave |
C.nervous |
D.terrible |
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(8)A.So |
B.Therefore |
C.Then |
D.Actually |
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(9)A.fresh |
B.poisonous |
C.warm |
D.ice-cold |
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(10)A.nervous |
B.calm |
C.frightened |
D.excited |
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(11)A.went |
B.helped |
C.spoke |
D.swam |
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(12)A.in |
B.under |
C.above |
D.from |
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(13)A.an accident |
B.a mistake |
C.seventy-eight |
D.seventy-nine |
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(14)A.dangerous |
B.comfortable |
C.different |
D.favorable |
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(15)A.With |
B.Without |
C.For |
D.Like |
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(16)A.afraid |
B.unable |
C.ready |
D.anxious |
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(17)A.gets |
B.disappears |
C.happens |
D.goes |
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(18)A.needn't |
B.can't |
C.mustn't |
D.shouldn't |
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(19)A.where |
B.how |
C.because |
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B.very |
C.such |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
阅读下面短文,撑握其大意,然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I had a friend who visited me from out of town and I wanted to show him the CN Tower. It was one of the tallest structures on the earth. So I thought it would offer a(n) 36 sight.
We were standing in line for 45minutes to enjoy the 37 up to the watch point. When we got there, we went around the 38 of the tower and saw the hard wire fence 39 to the structure serving as a barrier. We went back inside to look for the glass floor that provided a direct view 40 . As soon as both of us 41 , we stopped before walking onto it. We found that our legs began to 42 . I stopped for a minute considering the step, taking several seconds to 43 the edge before moving.
And then I had a thought in my mind:“It is far 44 compared to any other floor in this building. There is no real danger to me — it’s 45 an illusion. Look at all the people standing on it, and think about those who have stood on it before.”I began to 46 that step onto the glass floor. I didn’t look down — 47 not for a few minutes.
I walked on the 48 and looked around and thought about how 49 the experience was. I even found myself jumping up and down. There was no 50 , and it was certainly an illusion.
I considered how many things in our lives we 51 and exactly how many of them are actually illusions. I thought about all the things we 52 ourselves from doing because we have 53 ourselves into thinking there’s risk. I thought about all the things that I still have yet to do that appeared 54 . I was glad to discover that although fear isn’t a stranger to me, my desire to live a life without 55 has a much stronger pull.
36.A.expressive B.impressive C.frightening D.beneficial
37.A.bus B.ladder C.car D.elevator
38.A.outside B.top C.center D.surface
39.A.connected B.surrounded C.referred D.combined
40.A.around B.up C.down D.out
41.A.understood B.approached C.talked D.returned
42.A.wave B.move C.tremble D.wander
43.A.look over B.think over C.look up D.think up
44.A.tighter B.taller C.weaker D.stronger
45.A.happily B.simply C.greatly D.relatively
46.A.take B.choose C.decide D.pick
47.A.at most B.at least C.at last D.at best
48.A.fence B.floor C.edge D.tower
49.A.grateful B.useful C.wonderful D.helpful
50.A.death B.warn C.trouble D.danger
51.A.handle B.ignore C.fear D.hide
52.A.block B.protect C.help D.separate
53.A.forced B.advised C.entered D.led
54.A.amazing B.worrying C.exciting D.interesting
55.A.cost B.doubt C.regret D.waste
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the lake behind his house.
He flew into the water, not 36 that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator (短吻鳄) was swimming toward the shore. His mother in the 37 was looking out of the window and saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In great 38 , she ran toward the water, 39 to her son as loudly as she could. 40 her voice, the little boy became
41 and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too 42 . Just as he got to her, the alligator 43 him.
From the dock, the mother caught her little boy by the 44 just as the alligator caught his legs. That began an incredible war between the two. The alligator was much 45 than the mother, but the mother was much too 46 to let go. A farmer happened to 47 by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and 48 the alligator.
Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy 49 . His legs were terribly scared by the 50 of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches(抓痕) where his mother’s 51 dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter, who 52 the boy, asked if he would 53 his scars(伤疤) to him. The little boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious 54 , he said to the reporter, “but look at my arms. I have great 55 on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom wouldn’t let go.”
36.A. deciding B. realizing C. believing D. pretending
37.A. car B. boat C. yard D. house
38. A. surprise B. excitement C. fear D. disappointment
39.A. shouting B. whistling C. singing D. talking
40.A. Hearing B. Recognizing C. Ignoring D. Missing
41.A. angry B. hopeless C. alarmed D. interested
42.A. early B. late C. slow D. far
43.A. ate B. saw C. heard D. reached
44.A. head B. hands C. arms D. legs
45.A. faster B. heavier C. weaker D. stronger
46.A. surprised B. determined C. terrified D. satisfied
47.A. drive B. fish C. live D. dive
48.A. cut B. shot C. fed D. caught
49.A. retired B. survived C. died D. escaped
50.A. visit B. kiss C. attack D. protection
51.A. words B. palms C. hands D. fingernails
52.A. saved B. cured C. admired D. interviewed
53.A. leave B. give C. show D. describe
54.A. pride B. pain C. effort D. guilty
55.A. scars B. patterns C. designs D. rings
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary rise. All day Andrew felt 36 as he thought about the upcoming showdown (摊牌). What if Mr. Larchmont 37 his request? Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18 months and 38 to win a contract which was difficult to get for Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency. 39 , he should get a salary rise.
The thought of walking into Mr. Larchmont’s office 40 Andrew weak in the knees. Late in the afternoon he finally picked up enough 41 to approach his boss. To his 42 and surprise, the ever-frugal (一惯节省的) Harvery Larchmont 43 of Andrew’s request for a rise!
Andrew arrived home that evening-despite breaking all city and state speed limits. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes. Immediately, he 44 someone from the office had told her the news.
Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful 45 . It was from his wife. It read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew you’d get the rise! I prepared this dinner to show 46 how much I love you. I take 47 in your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to 48 how sensitive and caring Tina was.
After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen to get dessert when he noticed that a second card had 49 out of Tina’s pocket onto the floor. He bent forward to pick it up. It read: “Don’t get 50 by not getting the rise! You do 51 one! You are a wonderful provider and I prepared this dinner to show you how much I love you 52 you did not get the increase.”
Suddenly tears 53 in Andrew’s eyes. Total acceptance! Tina’s support for him was not 54 upon his success at work.
The fear of rejection is often 55 and we can face almost any difficulty when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.
36. A. strange B. nervous C. silly D. upset
37. A. followed B. considered C. refused D. forgot
38. A. meant B. attempted C. tried D. managed
39. A. No wonder B. No doubt C. No way D. No comment
40. A. prohibited B. left C. forbade D. remained
41. A. caution B. ability C. courage D. assistance
42. A. delight B. embarrassment C. sorrow D. disappointment
43. A. agreed B. demanded C. rid D. approved
44. A. confirmed B. proved C. figured D. admitted
45. A. card B. box C. check D. flower
46. A. even B. ever C. hardly D. just
47. A. interest B. part C. pride D. advantage
48. A. reflect on B. plan on C. count on D. look on
49. A. stuck B. slipped C. struck D. spread
50. A. careful B. frustrated C. mean D. generous
51. A. deserve B. prefer C. enjoy D. appreciate
52. A. now that B. in case C. as though D. even if
53. A. dried B. broke C. welled D. dropped
54. A. permanent B. conditional C. flexible D. subjective
55. A. softened B. tightened C. fastened D. deepened
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