This is the letter that Mr. White wrote before his death about his three books for children:
Dear Reader:
I receive many letters from children and can't answer them all -- there wouldn't be time enough in a day. That is why I am sending you this printed reply to your letter. I'll try to answer some of the questions that are commonly asked.
Where did I get the idea for Stuart Little and for Charlotte's Web? Well, many years ago I went to bed one night in a railway sleeping car, and during the night I dreamed about a tiny boy who acted rather like a mouse. That's how the story of Stuart Little got started.
As for Charlotte's Web, I like animals and my barn(谷仓) is a very pleasant place to be, at all hours. One day when I was on my way to feed the pig, I began feeling sorry for the pig because, like most pigs, he was doomed to die. This made me sad. So I started thinking of ways to save a pig's life. I had been watching a big grey spider at her work and was impressed by how clever she was at weaving. Gradually I worked the spider into the story that you know, a story of friendship and salvation(拯救) on a farm. Three years after I started writing it, it was published. (I am not a fast worker, as you can see.)
Sometimes I'm asked how old I was when I started to write, and what made me want to write. I started early -- as soon as I could spell. In fact, I can't remember any time in my life when I wasn't busy writing. I don't know what caused me to do it, or why I enjoyed it, but I think children often find pleasure and satisfaction is trying to set their thoughts down on paper, either in words or in pictures. I was no good at drawing, so I used words instead. As I grew older, I found that writing can be a way of earning a living.
Some of my readers want me to visit their school. Some want me to send a picture, or an autograph, or a book. And some ask questions about my family and my animals and my pets. Much as I'd like to, I can't go visiting. I can't send books, either -- you can find them in a bookstore or a library. Many children assume that a writer owns (or even makes) his own books. This is not true -- books are made by the publisher. If a writer wants a copy, he must buy it. That's why I can't send books. And I do not send autographs(亲笔签名,手稿) -- I leave that to the movie stars. I live most of the year in the country, in New England. From our windows we can look out at the sea and the mountains. I live near my married son and three grandchildren.
Are my stories true, you ask? No, they are imaginary tales, containing fantastic characters and events. In real life, a family doesn't have a child who looks like a mouse; in real life, a spider doesn't spin words in her web. In real life, a swan doesn't blow a trumpet(喇叭,小号) . But real life is only one kind of life -- there is also the life of the imagination. And although my stories are imaginary, I like to think that there is some truth in them, too -- truth about the way people and animals feel and think and act.
Yours sincerely,
E.B. White
1.What does the author do?
A. a writer | B.a reporter | C.a doctor | D.a teacher |
2.What caused the author start to write?
A.His parents’ encuoragement |
B.His talent in writing |
C.Not mentioned in the passage |
D.A writer in the early time |
3.Why does the author think he can’t seng his autographs?
A.Because he thinks it should be dong by movie stars. |
B.Because he thinks his writing is not good enough |
C.Because he has no much time |
D.Because he hates writing |
4.How long had the author been writing the story of Chariotte’s web?
A.3 minths | B.2 years | C.3 years | D.5 years |
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题
This is the letter that Mr. White wrote before his death about his three books for children:
Dear Reader:
I receive many letters from children and can't answer them all -- there wouldn't be time enough in a day. That is why I am sending you this printed reply to your letter. I'll try to answer some of the questions that are commonly asked.
Where did I get the idea for Stuart Little and for Charlotte's Web? Well, many years ago I went to bed one night in a railway sleeping car, and during the night I dreamed about a tiny boy who acted rather like a mouse. That's how the story of Stuart Little got started.
As for Charlotte's Web, I like animals and my barn(谷仓) is a very pleasant place to be, at all hours. One day when I was on my way to feed the pig, I began feeling sorry for the pig because, like most pigs, he was doomed to die. This made me sad. So I started thinking of ways to save a pig's life. I had been watching a big grey spider at her work and was impressed by how clever she was at weaving. Gradually I worked the spider into the story that you know, a story of friendship and salvation(拯救) on a farm. Three years after I started writing it, it was published. (I am not a fast worker, as you can see.)
Sometimes I'm asked how old I was when I started to write, and what made me want to write. I started early -- as soon as I could spell. In fact, I can't remember any time in my life when I wasn't busy writing. I don't know what caused me to do it, or why I enjoyed it, but I think children often find pleasure and satisfaction is trying to set their thoughts down on paper, either in words or in pictures. I was no good at drawing, so I used words instead. As I grew older, I found that writing can be a way of earning a living.
Some of my readers want me to visit their school. Some want me to send a picture, or an autograph, or a book. And some ask questions about my family and my animals and my pets. Much as I'd like to, I can't go visiting. I can't send books, either -- you can find them in a bookstore or a library. Many children assume that a writer owns (or even makes) his own books. This is not true -- books are made by the publisher. If a writer wants a copy, he must buy it. That's why I can't send books. And I do not send autographs(亲笔签名,手稿) -- I leave that to the movie stars. I live most of the year in the country, in New England. From our windows we can look out at the sea and the mountains. I live near my married son and three grandchildren.
Are my stories true, you ask? No, they are imaginary tales, containing fantastic characters and events. In real life, a family doesn't have a child who looks like a mouse; in real life, a spider doesn't spin words in her web. In real life, a swan doesn't blow a trumpet(喇叭,小号) . But real life is only one kind of life -- there is also the life of the imagination. And although my stories are imaginary, I like to think that there is some truth in them, too -- truth about the way people and animals feel and think and act.
Yours sincerely,
E.B. White
1.What does the author do?
A. a writer | B.a reporter | C.a doctor | D.a teacher |
2.What caused the author start to write?
A.His parents’ encuoragement |
B.His talent in writing |
C.Not mentioned in the passage |
D.A writer in the early time |
3.Why does the author think he can’t seng his autographs?
A.Because he thinks it should be dong by movie stars. |
B.Because he thinks his writing is not good enough |
C.Because he has no much time |
D.Because he hates writing |
4.How long had the author been writing the story of Chariotte’s web?
A.3 minths | B.2 years | C.3 years | D.5 years |
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He wrote a letter to me _______ that his trip to Japan had been put off because of the bad weather.
A.inform | B.informing | C.informed | D.being informed |
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— Is this Mr. White’s office, Mary? — Yes, _____.
A. that’s all right B. it doesn’t matter C. after you D. please yourself
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阅读理解。
Dear Mr. Wolfson,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of one of our citizens who I believe should receive some special recognition for dedicated (敬业的) community service. The person I recommend is Elizabeth Samuelson. I believe you know her in your position as volunteer coordinator (协调员).
I have known Elizabeth for more than 20 years as both a friend and a neighbor. During that time I have seen her work tirelessly on scores of community projects and committees. As far as I know, she has never received any kind of recognition from the community for her work. I believe she should be given some sort of special recognition.
Just last year alone, she worked on at least six different community projects including the Park Renewal Project and the Heritage Homes FundRaising Banquet. In addition, she is a weekly driver for the MealsonWheels program and she visits patients in the care unit on a regular basis. Whenever a project or committee needs her, she will put herself into the work wholeheartedly. I'm sure that if you check with a few of your staff members who have been there over the years, they will confirm Elizabeth's community service record and probably be able to add many examples to the few I have given here. By the way, Elizabeth has no idea that I am writing this. She is a humble (谦虚的) person, and if she were aware of it, she would not allow me to send it.
I thought about writing such a letter about her a number of times in the past but just never took action. Then last week, I noticed in the paper that you sponsor (主办) an annual dinner at which dozens of awards are given out to people with much less community service than Elizabeth. In fact, I checked with her and she has never even been invited to that annual event!
I urge you to correct that omission (疏忽) now and take action to see that Elizabeth is properly recognized for her many years of silent but outstanding service to this community.
Sincerely,
Linda Sullivan
1.Linda is Elizabeth's ________.
A.friend and colleague B.neighbor and leader
C.neighbor and worker D.friend and neighbor
2.From the letter we know that Linda ________ Elizabeth much.
A.depends on B.looks down upon
C.ignores D.respects
3.According to the letter, Elizabeth ________.
A.wants to be asked to take part in the annual event
B.contributes much to the community
C.has been invited to the annual dinner
D.has been given a lot of honors
4.What can we learn about Mr.Wolfson from the letter?
A.He knows Linda quite well.
B.He is a careless person.
C.He tries something to reward those who have done much community service.
D.He tries his best to find Elizabeth and do something to reward her.
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–I think you’d better type this letter again before Mr. Smith see it.
-- Oh, dear!
A.Who cares? | B.No problem |
C.I don’t mind at all | D.Is it as bad as that? |
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Mr. Wang told us that he would devote all the time he could spend _______ his oral English before going abroad.
A. improve B. to improve C. improving D. to improving
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Mr White is opposed to repairing the old building, and that’s ______ I don’t agree.
A. which B. that
C. where D. what
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It's sad to know that each year many teenagers experience the death of someone they love. This is likely to have an __________ on their life. Although bereavement(丧失) is a difficult and __________ topic, I'm going to talk about some of the things that __________ helped me to cope better after losing my dad in 2012.
The most important __________ is not to "bottle things up". At first, I didn’t tell anyone how I really felt when I should have spoken about it. No one should be __________ to feel upset after losing someone they love, as it’s an __________ time. It is important to talk about how you feel to people you __________ so they can support you. I “opened up” to few people, but it was nice to know that I had people there who I could __________ if I had a (n) __________ day. I spoke to my friends and my teachers, who would offer __________.
Another thing that I found to be __________ after losing my dad was to make a __________ box. This is a box where I put stuff that reminded me of my dad, and the memories I __________ with him. I still have the_______now, and it makes me __________.
Finally, it’s important to take time to grieve(悲痛) properly. I decided to focus on my studies and the things I __________ doing. I get __________ from time to time but I’ve learned that it’s okay to __________.
Everyone will have their own ways of ___________ after losing someone they love. This outlines what I personally found helpful. Everyone should remember that they are not __________.
1.A.independence B.impact C.agreement D.impression
2.A.impressive B.objective C.positive D.sensitive
3.A.personally B.simply C.hopefully D.possibly
4.A.thing B.phrase C.fact D.truth
5.A.pleased B.heartbroken C.desired D.ashamed
6.A.unimportant B.unpleasant C.untouched D.unsatisfied
7.A.meet B.know C.trust D.remember
8.A.look for B.turn to C.speak to D.respond to
9.A.common B.particular C.easy D.bad
10.A.accommodation B.money C.food D.help
11.A.helpful B.disappointed C.painful D.grateful
12.A.chocolate B.experience C.memory D.personal
13.A.provided B.shared C.played D.talked.
14.A.box B.stuff C.memory D.sadness
15.A.stop B.wonder C.smile D.differ
16.A.forgot B.kept C.enjoyed D.considered
17.A.upset B.confused C.bored D.influenced
18.A.laugh B.cry C.question D.calm
19.A.studying B.living C.handling D.passing
20.A.allergic B.alike C.usual D.alone
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— I think you’d better type this letter again before Mr. Smith see it. — Oh, dear! ________
A. Who cares? B. No problem C. I don’t mind at all D. Is it as bad as that?
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The room ____ Mr White lives is not very large.
A.that | B.which | C.where | D.when |
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