When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was badly crippled (跛脚), and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare, I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention. If ever noticed or bothered, he never let on.
It was difficult to walk together—and because of that, we didn’t say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.”
Our usual walk was to or from the subway, which was how he got to work. He went to work sick, and even in bad weather. He almost never missed a day, and would make it to the office even if others could not. It was a matter of pride for him.
When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even with help... Such times my sister or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y., on a child’s sleigh to the subway entrance. Once there, he would try to grasp handrail until he reached the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept ice free. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building, and he would not have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home.
When I think of it now, I am surprised at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to suffer from shame and disability. And I am also surprised at how he did it—without bitterness or complaint.
He never talked about himself as an object of pity, not did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him.
Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don’t know exactly what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don’t have one myself.
He has been away for many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about my troubles, when I am envious of another’s good fortune, when I don’t have a “good heart”.
1.How did the man treat his father when he was young?
A.He helped his father happily. | B.He never helped his father. |
C.He helped his father, but not very happily. | D.He only helped his father take a walk after supper. |
2.As a disabled man, his father____.
A.didn’t work very hard | B.didn’t go to work from time to time |
C.hated those who had good fortune | D.was happy and satisfied, and never lost hope |
3.What does the underlined word “reluctance” mean in the article? It means ____.
A.anger | B.sadness | C.happiness | D.unwillingness |
4.How did the father get to work usually?
A.By subway. | B.By bus. | C.By wheelchair. | D.By bike |
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
The income gap between China's rural and urban residents(居民) has continued to widen during the past few years in spite of rapidly rising rural incomes, Agricultural Minister Sun Zhengcai said here on Wednesday.
The income ratio(比率) between urban and rural residents was 3.28:1 in 2006, against 3.23:1 in 2003, said Sun in his report on the promotion of building a new countryside in 2007. Sun also said the net income of rural residents in different regions also varied widely. The income gap is only one of several problems in rural areas, according to Sun's report. While listing the achievements in rural areas in recent years, Sun believed that rural development still followed behind urban development.
"We have bigger pressure to ensure the supply of major agricultural products such as grain," he said. "China's urbanization(都市化) has been speeded up and more rural residents have gone to urban areas," he said.
"In this case, more agricultural producers become farm produce consumers, which created more pressure for supply," he said.
Another problem facing China's agricultural development is inadequate application of science and technology.
"Only 30 percent of scientific and technological achievements have been applied to agricultural production, which is 40 percentage points lower than developed countries," he said.
Despite increased government spending in rural areas, the infrastructure(基础下部组织) is still poor and easily hit by disasters.
According to Sun, the government spent 431.8 billion yuan ($59.15 billion) on agriculture, rural areas and farmers this year, an increase of 80.1 billion yuan over the previous year.
China set aside 11.38 billion yuan to promote a new rural cooperative medical care system and 27.98 billion yuan to support the new compulsory education mechanism in rural area to ensure that all citizens shared the fruits of China's reform and opening-up, Sun said.
1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A.Because of the rapidly rising rural incomes, the income gap between China's rural and urban residents will disappear this year. |
B.The net income of rural residents in different regions is the same. |
C.The government has taken measures to develop the economy in the rural areas. |
D.Because of the rapidly rising rural incomes, the supply of major agricultural products is enough. |
2.Can you infer the meaning of the underlined words in paragraph 5?
A.be made full use of | B.be made little use of | C.be not made full use of | D.be made good use of |
3.How much is spent on agriculture, rural areas and farmers the previous year?
A.431.8 billion yuan | B.511.9 billion yuan | C.351.7 billion yuan | D.80.1 billion yuan |
4.Which is NOT the problem in rural areas?
A.The income gap | B.The inadequate application of science and technology |
C.The supply of major agricultural products | D.China's urbanization |
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
A common misconception (误解) -about scholarships is that they are only available for the smartest students with the highest GPAs. However, this just isn't even close to true. There are scholarships out there for every type of student seeking a college education. Let's take a look at each type a bit more in depth.
Academic Scholarships
Academic scholarships are also often referred to as merit (优点) scholarships, though a merit scholarship can mean anything that has some level of contest to it. These are fox; the students with the 4.0 GPAs, the years as a part of several extracurricular (课外的) activities and the well- rounded applications. They typically have the highest payouts and are considered very well- known as they are often national awards.
Athletic Scholarships
For students with strong academics (学业的) and physical skills, athletic scholarships are the way to go. There is practically a scholarship for every single sport, from volleyball to football; gymnastics to cheerleading. So, if you are good at anything physical, you should definitely pursue an athletic scholarship.
Scholarships for Minorities
There are also many scholarships for minorities available. Some of these are general and for "all minorities as a collective whole, while others are intended for individual ethnic (种族的) groups. It is also a good idea to apply for a minority scholarship if you are part of fully of a certain ethnicity. You will get to represent your culture and possibly win money -- what more could you ask for?
Scholarships for Women
As with the scholarships for minorities above, there are also scholarships specifically for women. Since colleges were dominated (主宰) by men for many years, scholarships have been created for strong, career-minded women that need assistance paying for college expenses. If you are female, it is strongly recommended you pursue a scholarship for women. Moreover, scholarships for women are typically available in just about any field. Be specific!
1.In the author's opinion, ______.
A.most people are well - informed about scholarships |
B.most people think scholarships should go to the smartest students |
C.most people have some misunderstanding about scholarships |
D.most people deserve scholarships though not having applied for them |
2.Tom does well in his lessons and is especially good at sports. The best scholarship he can apply for ______.
A.Academic Scholarships | B.Athletic Scholarships |
C.Scholarships for Minorities | D.Scholarships for Women |
3.Alice is an Indian -American. She prefers to study her own culture and something about ethnology (民族学). Then she'd better apply for ______.
A.Academic Scholarships | B.Athletic Scholarships |
C.Scholarships for Minorities | D.Scholarships for Women |
4. How many scholarships are intended for all ethnic students?
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. | D.Four. |
高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
The passengers on the bus watched sympathetically as the attractive young woman with the white cane(杖,手杖) made her way carefully up the steps. She 36the driver and, using her hands to feel the37of the seats, walked down and found the 38which the driver had told her was empty. Then she settled in.
It had been a year since Mary, 34, 39a medical misdiagnosis (误诊), was suddenly thrown into a world of 40 . Mark, her husband, was an Air Force officer and he loved Mary with all his heart. He 41 her how to rely on her other 42, specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and 43to adapt herself to the new environment. He helped her befriend(友好对待) the bus drivers who could 44for her, and save her a seat.
45, Mary decided that she was ready to try the 46on her own. Monday morning, she said good-bye and for the first time, they went their 47 ways.
On Friday morning, Mary took the bus to work as usual. As she was48the bus, the driver said, “Boy, I 49envy you.” Mary had no 50what the driver was talking about, and asked, “What do you 51?”
The driver answered, “You know, every morning for the 52week, a fine-looking gentleman 53a military uniform has been standing across the corner54you as you get off the bus. He 55you cross the street safely and he watches until you enter your office building. You are one lucky lady.”
Tears of gratitude poured down Mary’s cheeks.
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高二英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析
— Mum, I won first place in the competition. — ______
A.That’s all right. | B.Really? You are lucky. |
C.You must be joking! | D.Congratulations on your success. |
高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
He demanded that all the work ________ in advance.
A.finished | B.should be finished | C.should finish | D.would finish |
高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
You may keep the book for one more week _______no one else needs it.
A.provided that | B.so that | C.in order that | D.in case |
高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
A fifteen- year-old girl came _____ to the bus stop only ____ the bus had gone.
A.running, to find | B.to run, to find | C.and run, found | D.running, finding |
高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
The police are looking for a missing boy, who is believed _______ a white pullover and a blue jeans.
A.wearing | B.to be wearing | C.to wear | D.having worn |
高二英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
----Have you seen _____ pen? I left it here this morning.
----Is it ____ black one? I think I saw it somewhere.
A.a, the | B.the, the | C.the, a | D.a, a |
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