My father had returned from his business visit to London when I came in, rather late, to supper. I could tell at once that he and my mother had been discussing something. In that half-playful, half-serious way I knew so well, he said, "How would you like to go to Eton?"
"You bet," I cried quickly catching the joke. Everyone knew it was the most expensive, the most famous of schools. You had to be entered at birth, if not before. Besides, even at 12 or 13, I understood my father. He disliked any form of showing off. He always knew his proper station in life, which was in the middle of the middle class, our house was medium-sized; he had avoided joining Royal Liverpool Golf Club and went to a smaller one instead; though once he had got a second-hand Rolls-Royce at a remarkably low price, he felt embarrassed driving it, and quickly changed it for an Austin 1100.
This could only be his delightful way of telling me that the whole boarding school idea was to be dropped. Alas! I should also have remembered that he had a liking for being different from everyone else, if it did not conflict(冲突) with his fear of drawing attention to himself.
It seemed that he had happened to be talking to Graham Brown of the London office, a very nice fellow, and Graham had a friend who had just entered his boy at the school, and while he was in that part of the world he thought he might just as well phone them. I remember my eyes stinging(刺痛) and my hands shaking with the puzzlement of my feelings. There was excitement, at the heart of great sadness.
"Oh, he doesn't want to go away," said my mother, "You shouldn't go on like this.” “It's up to him," said my father. "He can make up his own mind."
1.The house the writer's family lived in was ________.
A.the best they could afford | B.right for their social position |
C.for showing off | D.rather small |
2.His father sold his Roils-Royce because ________.
A.it made him feel uneasy | B.it was too old to work well |
C.it was too expensive to possess | D.it was too cheap |
3.The writer's father enjoyed being different as long as ________.
A.it drew attention to him | B.it didn't bring him in arguments |
C.it was understood as a joke | D.there was no danger of his showing off |
4.What was the writer's reaction to the idea of going to Eton?
A.He was very unhappy. | B.He didn't believe it. |
C.He was delighted. | D.He had mixed feelings. |
5.We can know from the passage that ________.
A.Children who can go to Eton are very famous |
B.Children can go to Eton if they will |
C.It is very difficult for a child to get admitted by Eton |
D.Children don't have the right to decide whether they will go to Eton |
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My father had returned from his business visit to London when I came in, rather late, to supper. I could tell at once that he and my mother had been discussing something. In that half-playful, half-serious way I knew so well, he said, "How would you like to go to Eton?"
"You bet," I cried quickly catching the joke. Everyone knew it was the most expensive, the most famous of schools. You had to be entered at birth, if not before. Besides, even at 12 or 13, I understood my father. He disliked any form of showing off. He always knew his proper station in life, which was in the middle of the middle class, our house was medium-sized; he had avoided joining Royal Liverpool Golf Club and went to a smaller one instead; though once he had got a second-hand Rolls-Royce at a remarkably low price, he felt embarrassed driving it, and quickly changed it for an Austin 1100.
This could only be his delightful way of telling me that the whole boarding school idea was to be dropped. Alas! I should also have remembered that he had a liking for being different from everyone else, if it did not conflict(冲突) with his fear of drawing attention to himself.
It seemed that he had happened to be talking to Graham Brown of the London office, a very nice fellow, and Graham had a friend who had just entered his boy at the school, and while he was in that part of the world he thought he might just as well phone them. I remember my eyes stinging(刺痛) and my hands shaking with the puzzlement of my feelings. There was excitement, at the heart of great sadness.
"Oh, he doesn't want to go away," said my mother, "You shouldn't go on like this.” “It's up to him," said my father. "He can make up his own mind."
1.The house the writer's family lived in was ________.
A.the best they could afford | B.right for their social position |
C.for showing off | D.rather small |
2.His father sold his Roils-Royce because ________.
A.it made him feel uneasy | B.it was too old to work well |
C.it was too expensive to possess | D.it was too cheap |
3.The writer's father enjoyed being different as long as ________.
A.it drew attention to him | B.it didn't bring him in arguments |
C.it was understood as a joke | D.there was no danger of his showing off |
4.What was the writer's reaction to the idea of going to Eton?
A.He was very unhappy. | B.He didn't believe it. |
C.He was delighted. | D.He had mixed feelings. |
5.We can know from the passage that ________.
A.Children who can go to Eton are very famous |
B.Children can go to Eton if they will |
C.It is very difficult for a child to get admitted by Eton |
D.Children don't have the right to decide whether they will go to Eton |
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Alice’s father always brings her a nice gift he returns home from his business trip.
A.by the time | B.at the time | C.every time | D.in the time |
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32. Alice’s father always brings her a nice gift_______he returns home from his business trip.
A.by the time | B.all the time | C.every time | D.in the time |
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Alice’s father always brings her a nice gift ________ he returns home from his business trip.
A. by the time B. all the time
C. every time D. in the time
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Britain's oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 110. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or the money-to make the trip from his home near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital, he just could not refuse.
Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr. Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. "There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings (1 shilling =" 1/20" pound) return from Swansea—too much I thought. All my money went to the family then." he said.
During the next two days Mr. Evans will be taken on a whistle-stop tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the Houses of Parliament(国会).
The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided to move him about if he gets tired. "I don't like the chair business--people will think I am getting old," he said.
His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized--no alcohol, no cigarette and no anger. Before setting off from Swansea with his 76-year-old son, Amwel, he quipped," I'm glad to see they've given me a return ticket. "
1.It was reported that Mr. Evans's healthy long life was to a certain extent due to his ______.
A.wine drinking | B.proper smoking | C.mild temper | D.sense of humor |
2. Which of the following statements is true?
A.A single trip from Mr. Evans's home to the White City used to be ten shillings. |
B.The first place for Mr. Evans to visit is the Houses of Parliament. |
C.He appreciated people's arrangement of a wheelchair during his visit. |
D.Mr. Evans once made the journey to London at the turn of the century. |
3.The word "quip" in the last sentence most probably means _______.
A.to make a witty remark | B.to express a happy message |
C.to make a wish | D.to tell a joke |
4.What might be the best title for this passage?
A.110-Year-Old Tourist | B.Secret for Long and Healthy Life |
C.Free Return Ticket | D.Sightseeing in London |
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Britain’s oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 110. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or the money – to make the trip from his house near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital, he just could not refuse.
Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr. Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. “There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings (1 shilling ="1/20" pound) return from Swansea – too much I thought. All my money went to the family then, “he said.
During the next two days Mr. Evans will be taken on a whistle–stop tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the Houses of Parliament (国会).
The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided to move him about if he gets tired. “I don’t like the chair business – people will so think I am getting old,” he said.
His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized–no alcohol, no cigarette and no angry. Before setting off from Swansea with his 76-year-old son, Amwel, he quipped, “I’m glad to see they’ve given me a return ticket. ”
1.It’s reported that Mr. Evans’s healthy long life was to a certain extent due to his _____.
A.wine drinking | B.proper smoking |
C.mild temper | D.sense of humor |
2.Which of the following statements is true?
A.A single trip from Mr. Evans’s house to the White City used to be ten shillings. |
B.The first place for Mr. Evans to visit is the Houses of Parliament. |
C.He appreciated people’s arrangement of a wheelchair during his visit |
D.Mr. Evans once made the journey to London at the end of the century. |
3.The word “quip” in the last sentence most probably means _____.
A.to make a witty remark | B.to express a happy message |
C.to make a wish | D.to tell a joke |
4.What might be the best title for this passage?
A.110-year-old Tourist | B.Secret for Long and Healthy Life |
C.Free Return Ticket | D.Sightseeing in London |
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Britain’s oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 101. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or money to make the trip from his home in Forest Fach, near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expense-paid birthday treat to the capital he just could not refuse.
He arrived at Paddington Station and smartly turned out in his best suit, favorite Panama hat and a red rose in his buttonhole. “It’s very exciting. There’s no doubt about it,” he said.
Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. “But I’ve been on the seas to that faraway land called Ilfracombe 21 miles from home,” he joked.
Mr. Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. “There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings return from Swansea – too much I thought. All my money went to the family then,” he said.
During the next two days Mr. Evans will be taken on a short tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the House of Parliament organized by his MP, Mr. Gareth Wardell.
The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided for him if he gets tired. “I don’t like the chair – people will think I am aging,” he said. His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized – no wine, no tobacco and no anger.
Before setting off from Swansea with his 76 – year – old son, Amwell, he said jokingly, “I’m glad to see they’ve given me a return ticket.”
1.The very reason that Mr. Evans didn’t go to see the world is that _______.
A. he had already been on the seas to Ilfracombe
B. he was too busy to go too far away from home
C. he believed “East or west, home is the best”
D. he couldn’t afford both the time and the money
2.Mr. Evans didn’t like the wheelchair simply because _______.
A. he was not used to traveling in it
B. the wheelchair was of poor quality and not easy to operate
C. he thought he was still young enough to manage the trip
D. he actually preferred walking to sitting in it at home
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Mr. Evans had to pay for the return ticket.
B. The trip to London excited Mr. Evans very much.
C. Mr. Evans had to work hard to raise his family when young.
D. Humor was one of Mr. Evans’ characters.
4.The probable explanation to Mr. Evans’ long life lies in _______.
A. his sticking to his hometown
B. his hard working for the family
C. his good living habits
D. his living conditions near the Swansea
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Britain’s oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 101.Mr John Evans had never found the time or money to make the trip from his home in Forest – fach, near Swansea.But, when British Rail offered him an all – expense – paid birthday treat to the capital he just could not refuse.
He arrived at Paddington Station and smartly turned out in his best suit, favorite Panama hat and a red rose in his buttonhole.“It’s very exciting.There’s no doubt about it,” he said.
Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen.“But I’ve been on the seas to that faraway land called Ilfracombe 21 miles from home,” he joked.
Mr Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century.“There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings return from Swansea – too much I thought.All my money went to the family then,” he said.
During the next two days Mr Evans will be taken on a short tour of London to see the sights.Top of his list is a visit to the House of Parliament organized by his MP, Mr Gareth Wardell.
The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided for him if he gets tired.“I don’t like the chair – people will think I am getting old,” he said.His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized – no wine, no tobacco and no anger.
Before setting off from Swansea with his 76 – year – old son, Amwell, he said jokingly, “I’m glad to see they’ve given me a return ticket.”
1.The very reason that Mr.Evans didn’t go to see the world is that ________.
A.he had already been on the seas to Ilfracombe
B.he was too busy to go too far away from home
C.he couldn’t afford both the time and the money
D.he believed “East or west, home is the best”
2.Mr Evans didn’t like the wheelchair simply because ________.
A.he was not used to traveling in it
B.the wheelchair was of poor quality and not easy to operate
C.he actually preferred walking to sitting in it at home
D.he thought he was still young enough to manage the trip
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.Mr Evans had to work hard to raise his family when young.
B.The trip to London excited Mr Evans very much.
C.Mr Evans could not really enjoy the trip because of his age.
D.Humor was one of Mr Evans’ characters.
4.The probable explanation to Mr Evans’ long life lies in ________.
A.his good living habits
B.his hard working for the family
C.his sticking to his hometown
D.his living conditions near the Swansea
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My father retired in 2008, _____ he has been devoting his time to gardening.
A. at which B. since when
C. when D. after that
高三英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析
I have just returned from a visit to my landlord, Mr. Heathcliff. I am delighted with the house I am renting from him, which suits me perfectly.
Mr. Heathcliff is my only neighbour, and I think his character is similar to mine. He does not like people either.
When I introduced myself, he said nothing, but frowned, and did not encourage me to enter. After a while, however, he decided to invite me in.
“Joseph!” he called. Joseph was an old servant. He looked crossly up at me as he took my horse. “God help us! A visitor!” he whispered to himself. Perhaps there were no other servants, I thought. And it seemed that Heathcliff hardly ever received guests.
His house is called Wuthering Heights. The name means “a windswept house on a hill”, and it is a very good description. The trees around the house are bent by the north wind, which blows fiercely every day of the year. Fortunately, the house is strongly built, and is not damaged even by the worst winter storms.
Mr. Heathcliff and I entered the huge main room. We sat down by the fire, in silence.
“Joseph!” shouted Mr. Heathcliff. No answer came from the cellar, so he dived down there, leaving me alone with several rather fierce-looking dogs. Suddenly one of them jumped angrily up at me, and in a moment all the others were attacking me.
“Help! Mr. Heathcliff! Help!” I shouted. My landlord was nowhere to be seen, but luckily a woman, who might be the housekeeper, rushed into the room to calm the dogs.
“What is the matter?” Mr. Heathcliff asked me rudely, as he finally entered the room, accompanied by his man-servant.
“Your dogs, sir!” I replied. “You shouldn’t leave a stranger with them. They’re dangerous.”
“Come, come, Mr. Lockwood. Have some wine. We don’t often have strangers here. I’m afraid neither I nor my dogs are used to receiving them.” I could not feel offended after this, and accepted the wine. We sat drinking and talking together for a while. I suggested visiting him tomorrow. He did not seem eager to see me again, but I shall go anyway. He seems a fascinating man.
1.In which order should the following events be arranged?
a. Mr. Lockwood introduced himself to his landlord.
b. Mr. Lockwood and Mr. Heathcliff sat drinking and talking together.
c. Mr. Heathcliff invited Mr. Lockwood into the house.
d. Mr. Lockwood was attacked by some dogs.
e. Mr. Lockwood and Mr. Heathcliff sat down by the fire, in silence.
f. Mr. Heathcliff appeared in the main room with Joseph.
A. a, c, f, b, d, e. B. c, a, b, e, d, f.
C. a, c, e, d, f, b. D. c, a, f, e, d, b.
2.Why did Joseph say “God help us! A visitor!” when he met Mr. Lockwood?
A. He was very shocked to have a visitor.
B. He thought Mr. Lockwood was a new servant.
C. He had waited for Mr. Lockwood for a long time.
D. He was happy his prayer for guests was answered.
3.Why is the house called “Wuthering Heights”?
A. It is struck by strong winds all the year round.
B. It is protected well by the trees surrounding it.
C. The trees around it are bent by the north wind.
D. It is specially designed to resist strong winds.
4.What was the writer’s impression of Mr. Heathcliff?
A. He was rich but foolish. B. He was rude but interesting.
C. He was handsome but boring. D. He was strange but friendly.
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